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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the news, I think in 2023, whenever it was, that dams...
- It was in...
- In 2023, illegal dams are on the rise in Central Texas, specifically in the Hill Country and around Canyon
- In this environment in which diversity, equity, and inclusion is no longer allowed in public institutions
- I've been fortunate to serve Texas in a variety of roles in the Senate, in the courtroom, and in the
Committee:
Senate Nominations
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Apr 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Testimony are things that were discussed and agreed to in a stakeholder process in a stuffy room in the
- We oppose SB2021 in its current form because it moves Texas in the wrong direction.
- Ideas there from our friends in the two friends in the middle. Are you familiar?
- In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Janus v.
- Labor has been effective in providing safe working conditions for employees, fair pay, access to resources
Bills:
SB75 , SB715 , SB776 , SB1299 , SB1405 , SB1968 , SB2021 , SB2077 , SB2148 , SB2321 , SB2330 , SB2411
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- is coming from one user in many instances in the black market.
- Is that prohibited in federal law or is that a new restriction in state law?
- in my district and five million people here in the state of Alabama.
- day in the state.
- These families got married in Alabama. They had children in Alabama and they work in Alabama.
Bills:
SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307 , SB210 , SB292 , HB360 , HB233 , HB66 , HB356 , HB164 , HB238 , HB209 , SB223 , HB307
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, elder abuse, financial exploitation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- tobacco use in the first place.
- Specific examples of what would be taught in California and not in other states?
- care workforce in California.
- in California.
- The person who walked in after me, and I walked in at 13-03. Yeah. Which one's 13-03?
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, consumer protection, and sunset-review bills. Early items included SB 1148, which would let aspiring security guards complete all required training before a guard card is issued; SB 342, which would soften the penalty for contractors who were licensed during part of a project but had a brief lapse; and several sunset bills for boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing (SB 1302), the Board of Naturopathic Medicine (SB 1303), the Respiratory Care Board (SB 1304), the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (SB 1363), and the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SB 1368). The committee also heard SB 1311, which makes various updates to DCA boards and programs, and SB 1314, which restricts new tobacco retailers from locating within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers and bans nitrous oxide sales and related paraphernalia.
Testimony was generally supportive on the training, sunset, and licensing cleanup bills, though several measures drew “opposed unless amended” or neutral positions over scope and implementation details. On SB 1314, supporters including prosecutors and school administrators argued it would reduce youth exposure to tobacco, while gas station, convenience store, cigar lounge, pharmacy, and business groups raised concerns about impacts on existing businesses, transferability of tobacco licenses, and possible de facto limits on future stations; some public health groups shifted to neutral after amendments. On SB 1302, nursing groups supported the board sunset bill, while the California Medical Association objected to allowing out-of-state nurse practitioner transition-to-practice experience to count without a California attestation process. On SB 1304, health facilities and long-term care groups supported the board extension but sought broader clarification so LVNs could perform respiratory tasks consistently across settings.
After quorum was finally established, the committee voted to send the consent calendar bills SB 1376, SB 1391, SB 1416, and SB 1315 to Appropriations, and then approved SB 342, SB 1148, SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1311, SB 1314, SB 1363, and SB 1368, all moving forward to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 1314 passed with some no votes, while the other measures advanced with broad support. The hearing ended after additional members were added on the record and the committee adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think when you have that many steps in the process, it creates a fair system where we're trying to
- I think when you have that many steps in the process, I think it creates a situation where, in a fair
- I mean, if in the spirit of fairness you wanted to include that, it wouldn't, I think, be any rub on
- I mean, if in the spirit of fairness you wanted to include that, it wouldn't, I think, be any rub on
- our, in elections in particular.
Summary:
The House Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the minutes from March 17, 2026, then took up several bills. House Bill 896, sponsored by Representative Shirts for Speaker Moyle, would create a process for certain state and local leaders to refer alleged law violations to the Attorney General, allow notice and an opportunity to cure, authorize enforcement actions and attorney’s fees, and permit disqualification from public office or employment for uncured violations. Supporters said it was a measured way to ensure laws are followed; opponents argued it lacked a probable-cause threshold, could be weaponized politically, and improperly exempted the legislature. Despite those concerns, the committee sent HB 896 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Representative Gannon recorded as opposed.
The committee then advanced House Bill 856, which tightens Idaho’s laws on human remains by prohibiting the sale, purchase, or lease of dry human remains and making violations a felony. Representative Scott and testifiers described online and retail sales of human remains, grave-robbery concerns, and the need to close loopholes in current law. The bill drew support from the Idaho Association of Counties, the Idaho State Association of County Coroners, and the Ada County Chief Legal Advisor, and it was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also unanimously advanced Senate Bill 1250, which exempts photos of deceased individuals from public disclosure under the Public Records Act while preserving a family-request exception after proceedings conclude; testimony emphasized privacy, dignity, and avoiding trauma for families, while the press club supported the balance struck in the bill.
Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1260, which clarifies Idaho’s immigration-related law by refining definitions and limiting application to adults, and Senate Bill 1369, which revises venue rules so certain civil cases may be filed where the incident occurred rather than only where the defendant resides. Both were sent to the floor with do pass recommendations, with one recorded no on SB 1260. Finally, the committee heard and passed Senate Bill 1311, which requires ignition interlock vendors to report proof of installation to the Transportation Department and notify prosecutors when a device prevents a vehicle from starting. AAA, MADD-related advocates, and victims’ families supported the bill as a way to close loopholes and improve DUI enforcement; the committee sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation and no recorded opposition.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A full list of changes in the proposed substitute is included in the summary on the EBB.
- There are four amendments in total to the proposed sub in the EBB.
- That's not fair.
- We also testified in the Senate companion last week, also in support.
- The conversation about we pay out $1.80 in benefits and take in less than that in premiums is entirely
Summary:
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee met on January 28, 2026, first hearing staff briefings and then taking executive action on House Bills 1571, 2144, 2191, and 2372. HB 1571 would make heart conditions a presumptive occupational disease for certain firefighters and law enforcement officers; members spoke in support of the bill as a response to the stresses and exposures of those jobs, and it was reported out 8-1 with a do-pass recommendation. HB 2144 would require notice to employees when employers use electronic monitoring for performance evaluations. The committee considered several amendments to a proposed substitute, adopting an amendment clarifying private communications protections but rejecting amendments to broaden emergency exceptions and remove the private right of action. The bill, as amended, passed 6-3.
HB 2191 concerns wages in the construction industry and employer/contractor liability for unpaid wages. The committee considered a proposed substitute and several amendments. Members rejected amendments to include public entities as owners and to extend the right to cure to subcontractors, but adopted amendments removing Attorney General enforcement authority and making additional clarifying changes. Supporters emphasized accountability for unpaid wages and protecting vulnerable workers; opponents raised concerns about the scope of liability. The amended bill was reported out 6-3. HB 2372 would require workers’ compensation time loss benefits to include the full employer health care premium contribution rather than a partial percentage. An amendment to add L&I invoice and notice requirements and bar attorney fees on the health-care-premium portion was rejected, and the bill was then reported out 6-3.
The committee also held public hearings on HB 2563 and HB 2188. HB 2563 would allow the Office of Administrative Hearings to automatically serve unemployment-case notices electronically during a pilot period ending July 30, 2029. OAH testified that the change would reduce mailing costs and improve service, while the Unemployment Law Project warned it would harm claimants with limited digital access and create procedural barriers; no action was taken during the hearing. HB 2188 would require L&I to publish actuarial indicated workers’ compensation rates and explain when rate caps shift costs to other classes. Business groups supported the transparency measure, and L&I testified it could provide the information and that the bill would have no fiscal impact; the hearing was closed without action.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-part 2/Joint Convention of the House & Senate/State of the State Address 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- here in Minnesota.
- </c> of working together here in Minnesota. of working together here in Minnesota.
- </c> states in which to start a business. states in which to start a business.
- </c> deserved that trust in the first place. deserved that trust in the first place.
- Two years ago, we made historic investments in our people and in our future.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 18, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 34
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- third reading in the Senate.
- </c><00:13:46.399><c> my</c> done so much for um the school in my done so much for um the school in my
- </c> classroom environment please join me in classroom environment please join me in congratulating<00
- </c><00:18:40.000><c> his</c> congratulating Mr Ethan Yang in his congratulating Mr Ethan Yang in his
- I agree in principle with this bill, but I believe in this day and age we are in a global, multinational
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Intellectual Freedom Protection Act created, HF3101 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> which</c> resulting in numerous instances in which resulting in numerous instances in which candidates
- The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admissions v.
- Work in the state.
- <c> Students</c><00:06:58.520><c> for</c><00:06:58.680><c> Fair</c> reaffirmed this in Students for Fair
- reaffirmed this in Students for Fair Admission<00:06:59.320><c> v.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- that aren't in this room.
- two and a half the one thing that in two and a half minutes<00:03:56.680><c> in</c><00:03:56.799><c>
- </c> presidents that are here right now in presidents that are here right now in support<00:06:30.919
- </c><00:10:15.440><c> my</c> the non-fair minds that exist in my the non-fair minds that exist in my
- If it wasn’t for Minorca, my dad grew up in foster care in Maine.
Summary:
House File 3030, the Minnesota Miners Relief Act, was presented as a response to layoffs at Cleveland-Cliffs facilities in Minorca and Hibbing, where more than 600 workers were expected to be affected. Supporters said the bill combines an extension of unemployment benefits for laid-off miners with two policy provisions: a site-specific standard intended to address long-running MPCA permitting and rulemaking issues, and standards for the safe storage of reactive mine waste. Speakers argued the package would provide immediate relief while also creating more certainty for future mining jobs and critical minerals development on the Iron Range.
The event featured remarks from Representatives Spencer Igo and Cal Warwas, St. Louis County Commissioner Mike Jugovich, Senator Rob Farnsworth, and union and mine representatives, all of whom emphasized the personal and community impact of the layoffs. They described the potential ripple effects on suppliers, local businesses, young workers, and public revenues, and said the bill was about livelihoods rather than politics. Several speakers stressed that the policy provisions were meant to provide clearer, safer standards rather than weaken environmental protections, and they urged bipartisan cooperation to preserve mining jobs and support the region’s long-term future.
In response to questions, Igo said the bill had strong bipartisan support for the UI extension and that the policy provisions should not threaten its chances. He said the UI portion was about three pages of the six-page bill and estimated the cost to the UI trust fund at between $1 million and $12 million. He also said the other provisions would require only modest statutory changes. The bill had been heard in the labor committee and was laid over for possible inclusion or further action.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe in the ethics commission. I believe in strong<00:08:56.240><c> ethics.
- So, Alabama in 2003 in chemical engineering. Alabama in 2003 in chemical engineering.
- </c> hearing them in mass? hearing them in mass?
- I retired now, but I'm still working in education in the public sector.
- Any objection to using previous roll in hearing them in mass? >> None. 15-0.
Committee:
Senate Confirmations
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Contract Review Committee Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Just so you know, in April we'll be meeting upstairs in the Star Wars room on the 8th floor, 807.
- </c> in Jesus' name. Amen. in Jesus' name. Amen. All<00:05:31.680><c> right.
- >> Uh<00:08:35.200><c> when</c><00:08:35.599><c> in</c> >> Uh when in >> Uh when in
- </c> boat ramp in Hail County. boat ramp in Hail County.
- </c> >> in uh this renewal. >> in uh this renewal.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2025, there were more than 400 such incidents in the United States alone.
- This means fair wages for working families in California, being a strong champion for all Californians
- He was involved in serious combat in Vietnam.
- County and in the her footprints are everywhere in Yolo County and in the region.
- So her legacy is everywhere in the county, and it is in all the buildings and all the services, in the
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 04:40 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in the big scheme.
- I had a friend who made a fair amount of money in a development business, and at a fairly young age,
- We won't require it in the bill. We'll simply put it in the budget in several years.
- material improvement in tax reduction in this bill.
- They put that in this work group, or they put that in this bill.
Bills:
SCR8410
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Senate, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution, 904
Summary:
The Senate considered engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346, a major tax package creating a new income tax on high earners, providing tax reductions and credits, and funding various spending priorities. A point of order was raised that House amendments exceeded the bill’s scope under Senate Rule 66, focusing on new provisions affecting sales and use taxes and business and occupation taxes. The President ruled the amendments were within scope, finding they were tax reductions similar to those already in the Senate-passed bill, and the Senate then took up the motion to concur in the House amendments.
Members debated the House changes at length. Supporters said the amendments improved the bill by expanding the Working Families Tax Credit, adding exemptions for diapers and over-the-counter medicines, bringing forward some tax relief, preserving business loss carryforwards, and adding funding or intent language for items such as Fair Start for Kids, K-12 investments, local government replacement funding, and universal school meals. Opponents argued the bill remained unconstitutional or unfair, criticized the income tax structure and inflation indexing changes, objected to the gambling-loss deduction and limits on charitable deductions, and said the bill’s promises on public defense, education, and other priorities were not secured in the body of the measure.
On a roll call vote, the Senate concurred in the House amendments by a vote of 27-21, with one excused. The Senate then passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6346 as amended by the House by the same 27-21 vote, and the President signed the bill in open session. The chamber also received several messages from the House announcing signed bills, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 22, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I THINK THAT WE ARE IN GOOD SHAPE WE'RE IN GOOD SHAPE TO GET TO CONFERENCE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
- HOMLES WAS CONVICTED IN THE STATE ASKED FOR 825 YEARS IN PRISON AND THE JUDGE GAVE HIM 400 YEARS IN PRISON
- THAT ELIMINATE SALES TAX ON SALES OF PUGLIA IN IN AMOUNTS BELOW $500.
- WAIVING IN OPPOSITION. MARK JEFFRIES ORANGE COUNTY WAIVING IN OPPOSITION.
- WE HAVE READ MASSIDOOR WAIVING IN OPPOSITION. MEMBERS, WE ARE IN DEBATE.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/16/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- arrive at Ellis Island in pursuit of a new life in America.
- TO ARRIVE AT ELLIS ISLAND IN PURSUIT OF A NEW LIFE IN AMERICA.
- But it was this unshakeable belief in fairness and that opportunity—we’re reminded opportunity should
- recent years, dim with the lack of opportunity, and that unshakeable belief in fairness we all experienced
- BUT IT WAS THIS UNSHAKEABLE BELIEF IN FAIRNESS, AND THAT OPPORTUNITY, WE'RE REMINDED OPPORTUNITY SHOULD
Summary:
The Senate met on March 13, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, received a message discharging Assembly Bill 2330 from committee and substituting identical Senate Bill 5843, and welcomed visiting delegations from Connecticut. The chamber also adopted privileged resolution J.1753, honoring Saint Patrick and Irish Americans and memorializing the Governor to proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month. Senators Kavanagh and Fahy spoke in support, emphasizing Irish heritage, immigration, public service, and the St. Patrick’s Day tradition; the resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then acted on a series of bills on the calendar. Measures passed included bills by Senators Hinchey, Comrie, Skoufis, Stavisky, Sanders, Kavanagh, Gianaris, Cleare, and others, with several receiving unanimous support and a few drawing recorded negative votes. Senator Fernandez’s education bill related to placing opioid antagonists with AEDs and first aid kits in schools passed 60-1 after supportive remarks from Senators Oberacker and Fernandez. A bill authorizing a study on lithium-ion battery fires also passed unanimously, with Senators Borrello and Weik explaining affirmative votes while urging caution about electric bus mandates.
The most debated item was Calendar 446, Senator May’s bill directing the Department of Economic Development to move the Central New York Welcome Center from Destiny USA to the Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn. Senator Walczyk questioned the move’s cost, location, visitor traffic, and local support, arguing Destiny USA was the better site; Senator May responded that the state had built the Auburn facility and should provide sustainable operating support. The bill passed 47-15. The Senate then completed the controversial calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I live in Spring Valley, California, which is kind of in East County, San Diego.
- This is in support. Those in opposition will have an opportunity to come later.
- These are practical support items that can make a real difference in your lives, in your future, in the
- In 2025, Governor Newsom included a partial tax exemption in his budget.
- Very much in support.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met on June 22 with several members initially absent, so the committee began as a subcommittee and later established a quorum. The committee first heard AB 1775, which would provide California support for transgender service members and veterans affected by a federal executive order requiring their separation from service. The author and witnesses described the policy as discriminatory and destabilizing, and supporters from civil rights and LGBTQ+ organizations urged passage. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair and members expressed support for helping affected veterans with discharge upgrades, housing assistance, and expedited professional licensing.
The committee then heard AB 2022, which expands the disabled veterans property tax exemption by creating a full exemption for certain totally disabled veterans meeting income limits and a 50% exemption for others, while preserving existing benefits. The author, a disabled Marine veteran, and multiple veterans’ organizations testified that the measure would help veterans remain in their homes and keep them in California; a Gold Star spouse also spoke in support. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Committee on Appropriations, with the roll held open until additional members arrived, and the consent calendar was later approved 4-0.
Next, the committee heard AB 2054, which updates the definition of covered active duty for paid family leave purposes so military families can qualify when service members are deployed, activated for emergencies such as wildfires, or sent to extended training. Supporters, including Department of Defense and veterans’ representatives, said the bill reflects modern military service and protects families during disruptions. The committee also heard AB 2531, which would expand an existing uncompensated care grant program so veterans denied abortion care through the federal VA system can access support, and would add abortion resource information to CalVet materials. Support came from Planned Parenthood, the California Medical Association, the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and others; one member of the public raised concerns about coercion but did not clearly oppose the bill. All three bills were advanced on due pass motions to Appropriations, and the meeting adjourned after the final votes.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Apr 8th, 2026
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Transcript Highlights:
- It restores the law to its traditional roots and promotes predictability and fairness in our courts.
- The bill also requires fair apportionment of fault in negligent security cases, including to the plaintiff
- So if you are not authorized to be in the country in the first place, you also would not be, in a car
- In the context only of people who aren't authorized to be in the country in the first place.
- Any other witnesses in opposition? Any other witnesses in favor? Any other witnesses in favor?
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and took up House Bill 3443, relating to court costs. Members adopted House Committee Amendment 1, which changed a January reference to July, updated language regarding the Department of Labor or its successors, and removed round-up numbers. The committee then rolled the amendment into a House Committee substitute and voted the substitute do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes and 1 no. House Bill 3304, concerning the offense of keeping a dangerous dog, was then amended to restore prior-bite language and narrow the injury definition to serious physical injury; the committee adopted the amendment, adopted a substitute, and voted the bill do pass 11-1. House Bill 2865, dealing with attorney’s fees and expenses in civil actions and agency proceedings, was approved do pass 12-0. House Bill 2255 was announced as not being taken up that day.
The committee then held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2777, the Public Nuisance Reform Act, was presented as a measure to narrow public nuisance claims, limit suits involving lawful products and regulated activities, strengthen causation requirements, and restrict who may sue and what damages may be recovered. Supporters from consumer reform, insurance, and civil justice groups said it would curb abusive litigation while preserving traditional nuisance claims; no opposition testimony was offered. House Bill 2667, the Eliminate Criminal Profiteering Act, would bar negligence claims arising from a person’s own wrongful conduct, limit negligent security liability, require apportionment of fault in some cases, and restrict certain recoveries by unauthorized aliens in auto cases. The sponsor and supporters said it would prevent criminals from profiting from their wrongdoing and protect businesses, while committee members raised questions about scope, premises liability, and sovereign immunity.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2666, an anti-SLAPP bill intended to provide a faster dismissal process for lawsuits that are meant to chill speech or petitioning activity. The sponsor and supporters said it would protect free expression and align Missouri with other states, while still preserving claims for genuinely harmed parties. No opposition testimony was presented on either House Bill 2667 or House Bill 2666, and the hearing concluded without any votes on the public hearing bills.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- a place in which I know that our children will always be protected. ...really in a place in which I
- in my district from leaflets being thrown in driveways.
- in my district from leaflets being thrown in driveways. ...to people marching in the streets, hanging
- Smith, waving in support. Stephen Simon, waving in support. Deidre François, waving in support.
- I think my concern was just making sure we were fair to the school districts, as you indicated, in line
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. CS/HB 1145 on workforce education clarified that public charter schools may receive CAP grant funds, expanded the number of college system money-back programs from three to six, and standardized eligibility rules while allowing institutions some flexibility. Supporters said it would help students access career training without adding new funding in the bill. The committee also heard CS/HB 1079, which expands dropout retrieval program eligibility to any individual who has withdrawn from high school and is not engaged in education, while resolving statutory conflicts about program structure; some members raised concerns about FERPA, student privacy, and third-party funding, but the bill was reported favorably despite one no vote from Rep. Valdes.
The committee then considered HB 251, which would designate January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a response to rising antisemitism and emphasized education, remembrance, and opposition to hate. Testimony came from a Miami-Dade school board member, a student, and other supporters, and members spoke strongly in favor of the measure. The bill was reported favorably with no opposition.
Finally, the committee heard CS/HB 261 on middle and high school start times. The bill revises the earlier mandated later-start-time law by allowing districts to comply through a report to DOE detailing start times, planning efforts, public input, and impacts, rather than requiring immediate uniform implementation. Supporters from small school districts, Miami-Dade, PTA, and other organizations said the change preserves the health goal while giving districts flexibility to address transportation, dual enrollment, athletics, and staffing constraints. Members debated the need for parental involvement and detailed reporting, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Apr 22nd, 2025
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- person here in room 127.
- What's happening in the district, obviously in my district and in the Palisades is generational wealth
- And doing it in a way where they're obtaining fair market value.
- Altadena, in Pasadena, and in other indirectly affected communities.
- And in my company, we built the first network in the U.S.