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MD
Transcript Highlights:
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- Is that the legislative intent?
- For those reasons, I appropriate folks.
- </c> legislative body. Why not have one Sure. legislative body.
- </c> legislative date March 19th. legislative date March 19th. >> 3:00<01:57:47.400><c> p.m.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Nov 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee will now come to order. Let's please call the roll.
- Chair Tramont, Senator Brodeur, and all members of the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, we thank
- However, the grantor, the Department of Commerce, did not respond to our requests or town requests as
- Public records requests were inadequate.
- Public records request were inadequate.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee first heard a long-running audit finding involving Daytona Beach’s unexpended building permit funds, which have exceeded the statutory limit for several years and were reported at $10.8 million in the most recent audit. Mayor Derek Henry and city staff said the city has analyzed the fund, adopted a corrective action plan, waived more than $5.5 million in permit and inspection fees over several periods, and used some excess funds for a training facility rehabilitation and a proposed City Hall expansion. Committee members repeatedly questioned whether the city was simply trying to spend down the money, raised concerns about the legality and necessity of proposed expenditures, and asked about interest earnings, truck purchases, and the lack of detailed tracking for training-facility use. The city said an Attorney General opinion allows construction of a new building for building-code functions but not purchase of an existing building, and that if the city cannot comply through permissible construction it would have to return the funds. No vote was taken, but members expressed strong frustration and urged the city to resolve the issue quickly and lawfully.
The committee then received the Auditor General’s presentation on the Town of Greenville, which found 31 findings and described pervasive control failures, possible fraud, waste, and abuse. The findings covered elections and quorum issues, conflicts of interest, late or missing financial disclosure forms, related-party transactions, poor meeting notices and minutes, council involvement in day-to-day operations, missing ethics training, budget and accounting deficiencies, weak bank reconciliations, improper utility billing and rates, grant compliance problems tied to a grocery store project, personnel and compensation issues involving the town manager, late vendor payments, weak procurement and P-card controls, vehicle-use and property-control problems, public records issues, and IT/fraud-policy weaknesses. The auditor said the review focused mainly on October 2022 through February 2024 but went back further for some grant-related matters.
Greenville’s mayor and staff said the audit reflected actions of a previous administration and that the current council and staff have already adopted seven new policies to improve procurement, financial controls, inventory management, grant oversight, and ethics. They said the town has a new manager and clerk, that the former manager was terminated, and that the town referred matters to FDLE, which is investigating. Committee members asked about the manager’s salary increase, severance, P-card use, and whether the town should consider consolidation or dissolution. The mayor said the town is on a better path, that most of the prior leadership has been voted out, and that the town is working with auditors and an outside accounting firm to correct the problems.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Yeah.<00:15:52.720><c> One</c><00:15:52.959><c> request.</c> >> Yeah. One request.
- One request.
- ><c> budget</c><00:48:50.480><c> of</c> department requests a lean budget of department requests a lean
- Um there was a<01:04:22.880><c> request</c><01:04:23.280><c> by</c> a request by a request by >>
- </c> um legislation with you, you know. um legislation with you, you know.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Some recent legislation that's been passed by this body.
- sure it's clinically appropriate.
- Answer questions at the appropriate time. Thank you.
- But we do enjoy legislative privilege if you guys have questions that you would like to, you know, Legislative
- When the request window would open, they would request as many placements as possible.
Committee:
House Public Health
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- The second part of this legislation simply states that a license renewal is subject to a random audit
- have made three more changes on behalf of the board requests.
- requests.
- So we have bent over backwards to meet every regulation they've requested.
- I've been going through Wes Sutton, who is the legislative liaison for the board.
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing met with a quorum and held a public hearing on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083, which focused primarily on respiratory care licensure. The sponsor explained that the bill would require respiratory therapists in Missouri to hold an active RRT credential rather than a CRT, while preserving a grandfather clause for current CRT licensees, and would also add random audits at renewal to confirm credentials remain active. The bill was also described as carrying several other professional licensing provisions added on the Senate floor, including changes affecting interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure requirements, social worker supervision standards, and speech-language pathologist clinical fellowship supervision rules.
Testimony in support came from representatives of the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care, the Interior Designers Association, the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Missouri chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and Burrell Behavioral Health, and FGA Action. The respiratory care witness said the bill would improve patient care and close a loophole in current law. Interior design supporters said they had negotiated changes with the board, while a committee member disputed that the board was fully in agreement. Speech-language and social work witnesses described their provisions as technical fixes that would help recruit and license more professionals, especially in rural areas. One witness also urged adding unrelated legislation as an amendment.
After the hearing, the committee moved into executive session on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 183 and adopted an amendment that addressed residential care and assisted living facility accreditation, a temporary licensure issue tied to work experience, a cleanup fix for osteopathic college language, and clarification that the speech-language pathologist provision applies to supervision from any state. The committee then rolled the amendment into the substitute and voted do pass House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 by a roll call vote of 21 yes and 1 no, with Representative Nolte voting no.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So one might ask, As responsible legislators.
- Me in my capacity as a legislator, that's what you just said as a legislator.
- or otherwise exempted from the legislation.
- I chair our council on legislation.
- Um, to, to echo your request earlier, I, I would likewise request that those individuals who didn't get
Committee:
House State Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/09/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:47:36.480><c> action</c> categories may delay appropriate action categories may delay appropriate
- But current law allows providers to act appropriately when safety concerns arise.
- </c> rights, such as those who request rights, such as those who request reasonable<00:50:14.280><c>
- </c> multiple requests for needed repairs. multiple requests for needed repairs.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Jul 18th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative Council Service. Great, thank you all.
- Finance and Administration, as well as the Legislative Finance Committee, as part of our annual appropriation
- request.
- Legislative Finance Committee.
- Although I do remember that several legislators testified it was negligible.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been more based on requests of legislators and committees like this.
- It's another appropriation from their general fund?
- Presky, if you would work with legislative counsel, he might send some requests out with the survey and
- Austin Gunderson, Legislative Council.
- And do you know if... legislative council.
Committee:
Joint Judiciary Committee
Summary:
The Judiciary Interim Committee met to continue its study of charitable gaming, especially the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations and the relationship between charities, site owners, and gaming manufacturers/distributors. Legislative Council reviewed the background memo and Attorney General’s Gaming Division explained the legal framework, including site authorizations, rent limits, allowable expenses, and restrictions on distributors and manufacturers. Members focused heavily on electronic pull tabs, asking about the large gap between gross proceeds and adjusted proceeds, how much is paid out in winnings, how much is retained for expenses, and whether the 60% allowable-expense cap is being used as intended. The AG’s office said e-tabs account for most gaming volume, that winnings make up much of the difference, and that some organizations do not use the full 60% while others may exceed it, though only the capped amount counts as gaming expense. The committee also discussed the number of gaming organizations that appear to own or be affiliated with bars, the ways those ownership structures are formed, and whether some arrangements may create conflicts or site-selection pressure.
The League of Cities and the Association of Counties described the local site-authorization process and recent model policies adopted after the 2025 session. Cities said they can require signed agreements, limit games and machines, set qualifications, and charge up to $100 for site authorization, but cannot require charities to donate net proceeds or force a specific charity or site. They said the new policies are meant to add transparency and local control, though the more controversial parts involve requiring a local nexus or community connection. County representatives said the issue is mostly a city matter and that counties generally take a lighter-touch approach. Committee members raised concerns about whether local rules could unfairly exclude larger regional charities or create inconsistent standards across cities.
The North Dakota Gaming Alliance said it supports the study and provided information on charities that own or are affiliated with bars, emphasizing that most gaming organizations do not own alcoholic beverage establishments. Its representative said some charities may pursue bar ownership for site stability and diversification, while others decide against it because operating a bar is difficult. He also said a ban on charity-owned bars could raise federal tax-law issues depending on how it is written, and agreed to provide more detail. The committee asked Legislative Council and the Gaming Alliance for additional information on ownership structures and federal-law questions before the next meeting. Later, the Racing Commission gave a separate update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and related charitable partnerships, and the State Hospital superintendent reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, staffing, and wait lists; no votes were taken on these presentations.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Appropriations calendar. He passes. Appropriations calendar. He passes.
- baseline for future passing of any AI baseline for future passing of any AI legislation. legislation.
- legislation.
- Request— State your request. Uh, I’d like to hold item number 37 and 38 on a motion to reconsider.
- </c> piece of legislation for our teachers. piece of legislation for our teachers.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-EEP-AGR Informational Briefing 02-24-2025
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We also ensure that they keep records to ensure that they’re applying products appropriately.
- We also ensure that they keep records to ensure that they’re applying products appropriately.
- We also ensure that they keep records to ensure that they’re applying products appropriately.
- But they also asked us to talk to our legislative bodies.
- </c><00:46:30.680><c> and</c> delivered to us because requesting and delivered to us because requesting
Summary:
The joint informational briefing focused on restricted use pesticides in Hawaiʻi, with Senate and House members opening the meeting and explaining that the session was intended to hear expert presentations and community concerns. Fern Holland outlined the background for the briefing, describing how restricted use pesticides differ from general-use products, why state-level regulation matters, and how community advocates have sought disclosure and protections for years. She summarized 2019 reporting data, saying a small number of users accounted for most reported use, with especially heavy application in North Central Oʻahu and on the west side of Kauaʻi. She highlighted concerns about applications near schools, homes, and coastlines, and identified 1,3-dichloropropene and metam sodium as among the heaviest-used fumigants. She also noted concerns about highly hazardous pesticides, some banned in other countries, and the lack of research on long-term combined exposure to multiple pesticides.
Greg Takashima of the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture described the department’s pesticide program and regulatory authority under FIFRA and state law. He explained the distinction between general-use and restricted use pesticides, the certification requirements for applicators, and the department’s role in tracking RUPs from sale through use. He reviewed the branch’s functions in enforcement, education and certification, registration and technical review, and laboratory analysis, including inspections, complaint response, market surveillance, product registration, groundwater review, and outreach on drift reduction and integrated pest management. He also noted staffing and funding limitations, saying the branch lacks a toxicologist and long-term monitoring capacity, and compared Hawaiʻi’s resources to California’s much larger pesticide regulatory program. Takashima thanked the legislature for passing Act 231 the prior year and said the department supports the measure as it moves forward this session.
Dr. Lee, speaking for the Hawaiʻi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and as a former member of the Kauaʻi Joint Fact-Finding Task Force, said pediatric guidance has shifted from focusing on acute poisoning to recognizing chronic low-level pesticide exposure as a concern. He cited AAP publications linking pesticide exposure to cancer, brain tumors, leukemia, birth outcomes, neurobehavioral effects, and asthma, and said pediatricians are now encouraged to advise families on reducing exposure and to support right-to-know measures and buffer zones around schools and public gathering places. He also described the Kauaʻi task force’s work, saying it found the west side of the island to be an unhealthy community but could not prove causation because of missing drift, geospatial, and biomarker data. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, questions were held until after presentations, and the department expressed support for Act 231.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Or, like you said, Representative Greg, the other side is how is the parent handling that request of
- “Is how is the parent handling that request of their youth if they disagree with that?
- </c><00:42:58.640><c> um</c> experience um and the old legislation um experience um and the old legislation
- I do have the legislative history because we worked on that.
- I do have the legislative history because we worked on that.
Summary:
The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns.
A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care.
DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/30/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This recommendation dedicates $10 million of a 2023 appropriation, creating an IT Innovation Fund for
- This is one of the recommendations provided by the Office of the Legislative Auditor in their 2022-2024
- This proposal provides an increase to DCF's base appropriation to maintain current services.
- Is there a legislative action that you're wanting to see? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- We do not have legislation this year for this.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative Services, was a um chief of Legislative Services, was a um chief of staff<00:01:40.079><c
- </c> respect the request the Senate. respect the request the Senate.
- </c> legislation that's illconsidered. legislation that's illconsidered.
- We are going to get legislation.
- </c> this legislation. this legislation.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> facilities uh the proposed appropriation facilities uh the proposed appropriation is<00:58:24.319
- </c> constructed we will be appropriately constructed we will be appropriately compensated<01:06:21.400
- </c><01:15:41.320><c> is</c> retirees unless enabling legislation is retirees unless enabling legislation
- and again the we're not appropriate and again the we're not changing<01:48:10.280><c> appropriation<
- </c> 2028 and that to get the appropriation 2028 and that to get the appropriation they<01:59:17.639>
Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She goes on to say she looks forward to the swift enactment of this legislation.
- It adds $45 million in appropriation for VSOs because they are underfunded.
- There had been a request for six months. It now, we now are talking about over a year.
- The legislation doesn't preempt state law.
- River miles in order to improve representation of the appropriate council districts.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Alex Prettie, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several visiting groups in the gallery, including UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute fellows and community college representatives. The body approved the Senate journals and then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Dr. Hernando Garsohn as Chief Medical Officer at the Emergency Medical Services Authority and Stephanie Weldon as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, both by 39-0 votes.
The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. Measures that passed included SB 799 on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, SB 33 on public contracts and contractor payment claims, SB 222 to streamline permitting for heat pump installations, SB 300 to strengthen protections for minors in AI chatbot interactions, SB 457 on community land trusts and affordable housing, SB 479 allowing certain cities to share information in homeless response teams, SB 719 extending a reporting sunset on automated decision systems, SB 722 protecting mobile home park residents from demolition-related displacement, SB 832 updating the Upper Los Angeles River working group, SB 342 on contractor license lapse rules, SB 490 on inspections of unlicensed treatment facilities, SB 828 requiring better state-local permit verification after the Esparto fireworks tragedy, SB 849 barring physician license renewal after specified sexual misconduct, SB 742 addressing decommissioned electrical lines and wildfire risk, SB 96 on over-amplified streaming and digital ads, SB 677 as a technical cleanup to last year’s housing law, and SB 58 on hydrogen sulfide monitoring and public health. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with overwhelming support; SB 222 and SB 677 drew some no votes but still passed.
The most extended debate centered on SB 694, which would align California law with federal VA accreditation rules for those assisting veterans with benefits claims and impose penalties for unauthorized claims assistance and data access. Supporters argued it would protect veterans from predatory “claim shark” practices and ensure only accredited providers charge fees; opponents said it would reduce veterans’ choice and could limit access to needed help. After a motion to pull the bill from Rules and take it up immediately passed 29-9, the Senate approved SB 694 on a 29-10 vote. The session concluded with unanimous approval of the consent calendar and adjournment until January 27, 2026.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to move favorably at the appropriate time.
- Where is that exception in the legislation? Is it in there?
- I just wanted to make sure we awarded the appropriate bonus points to Rep.
- This was a bill that came to the Law Institute by legislative resolution.
- He has to basically formally request that I trim those trees.
Bills:
HCR6 , HCR19 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB254 , HB318 , HB410 , HB473 , HB485 , HB718 , HB970
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
HCR 6, House Concurrent Resolution 6, successions, intestate succession, testate succession, disinheritance, disinherison, forced heirship, forced heir, legitime, estranged heir, estranged child, inheritance, estate planning, wills, testaments, Civil Code Article 1617, Civil Code Article 1618, Civil Code Article 1619, Civil Code Article 1620
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Jul 21st, 2025
Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The $37 million, 2025, the $34 million, and then the $50 million appropriation.
- I believe there is a 20% discount for legislators available on the website.
- This is relatively new legislation.
- I think just having legislation that says...
- Now, we were able to pass this legislation to get some...
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation lifts standards without expanding government.
- We did not receive any of those requests.
- And we all believe in that, even as legislators.
- has submitted a request to destroy the machines.
- “The remaining appointees have not been requested to speak.
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
Summary:
The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably.
The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service.
At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal legislation provided $200,000 in funding to restore the Espada Aqueduct.
- This legislation, frankly, is personal for me for a number of reasons.
- We then request a copy of it.
- So many of these people feel now they're targeted because of the legislation and this legislation.
- And I think that that's an appropriate thing for them in their case.
Bills:
HB1583 , HB1775 , HB1832 , HB1836 , HB1837 , HB1866 , HB1983 , HB2029 , HB2217 , HB2318 , HB2363 , HB2486
Keywords:
mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers