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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-12 (10:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By State Affairs Committee, Natural Resources and the Disaster Subcommittee, Representative Mooney and
- By State Affairs Committee, Natural Resources and the Disaster Subcommittee, Representative Connerly
- And when you think about just an efficient government, it's so important that that first call works,
- And when you think about just an efficient government, it's so important that that first call works,
- But then the supervisor is charged with looking at other available federal and state resources to see
Summary:
The House met with a quorum present, heard prayers and ceremonial remarks, and then took up a series of returning messages from the Senate. The first major item was CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification. Members explained that the House concurred in a Senate amendment that restored teacher certificate language, kept computer science and AI-related content in the bill, and delayed implementation to give the Department of Education time to develop curriculum. The House adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 105-0.
The House also considered CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity. Members adopted a House amendment allowing local governments to buy into the cyber grant program even if they do not receive a grant, adding a five-year sunset and reporting provisions. The House then concurred in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration from a university to the Florida Digital Service, and passed the bill 104-1.
Several other returning messages were rejected or sent back to the Senate. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, as well as CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel. The most contentious debate came on CS/CS/HB 1471, which concerns systems of law and terrorist organizations; the Senate amendment defined “promote,” refined notice and timeline requirements, and retained references to Sharia law. Opponents argued the bill was overbroad, lacked due process and evidentiary standards, and threatened First Amendment rights, while supporters said it targeted conduct, not speech, and protected against terrorist support. The House adopted the amendment and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up a related public records bill, CS/CS/HB 1473, which made a technical conforming change to align with HB 1471; debate focused on transparency and due process concerns.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 04/02/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- or support to lock lack the resources or support to prevent<00:14:06.560><c> these</c> prevent these
- On line 6.5, it just says take that out of existing resources.
- </c> says take that out of existing resources says take that out of existing resources and<02:53:57.640
- This one doesn't have a cost using existing resources to implement the change in the process.
- resources Senator AER thank you and I resources Senator AER thank you and I just<03:13:32.560><c> want
Committees:
Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- really, really important that we have the administrative dollars to be able to run the program efficiently
- the</c><00:15:35.480><c> program</c> to be able to run the program to be able to run the program efficiently
- So, we are also supportive efficiently.
- we're on Finance, I'm probably going to have a conversation about whether there should be a more efficient
- </c> Um, and I agree with Senator Lang that maybe there's a more efficient way to do eligibility.
Committee:
Senate Finance
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- directly with transit riders and work across the transportation system to ensure safe, on-time, and efficient
- directly with transit riders and work across the transportation system to ensure safe, on time, and efficient
- This So. to ensure safe, on time, and efficient passenger service.
- And we respect and understand the need to identify efficiencies.
- challenges that the state is facing and appreciate the need to look for all ways to provide for efficiency
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
public transportation, governing bodies, transit authorities, local government, community planning, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, vehicle weight, transportation, fees, public infrastructure, funding, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, 904
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to Resources.
- Welcome to resources. resources. resources.
- Welcome to resources. Go ahead.
- Thank you very much. resource for enforcement. So I'm asking resource for enforcement.
- use of time and on the efficient use of time and resources<05:09:58.958><c> with</c><05:09:59.280><c
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted.
The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report.
Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/13/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:07:08.759><c> in</c> more homes but build them efficiently in more homes but build them efficiently
- We need resources to help mitigate those and shrink that gap.
- We need resources to help mitigate those and shrink that gap.
- We need resources to help mitigate those and shrink that gap.
- We must protect homeowners, especially those who lack the knowledge and resources to fight back.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 03/04/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll bring the additional resources.
- </c><00:10:41.720><c> that</c> give them the additional resources that give them the additional resources
- ,</c> that this is non-monetary resources, that this is non-monetary resources, which which which we<
- So, if this to be monetary resources.
- </c> provides information, resources provides information, resources expended,<00:20:36.920><c> and</
Summary:
The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans met on March 4, 2026, and began with a moment of silence honoring Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, who was killed while serving in Kuwait. The committee then took up Senate File 3956, an MDVA policy bill giving the commissioner clearer authority to direct staff time and other non-monetary resources toward partnerships with organizations serving veterans, especially on food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and related efforts. MDVA and Disabled American Veterans testified that the bill would help them work more quickly and clearly with outside partners, including food pantry and outreach efforts, while remaining focused on non-monetary support. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment narrowing the bill to the three named priorities and removing the broader “other critical issues” language; the amendment was adopted after discussion about whether the reporting language also needed adjustment. SF 3956, as amended, was laid over for further consideration.
The committee then heard Senate File 3955, which would create a new procedure for temporary closure of a Minnesota veterans home if an involuntary termination notice requires it, bringing state law into closer alignment with federal expectations. MDVA emphasized that it had no intention of permanently closing any veterans homes and that the bill was intended only to establish a temporary closure plan to satisfy survey requirements. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment clarifying that any closure would be temporary unless the legislature approved a permanent closure; MDVA and the Department of Health indicated the change was acceptable. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted to recommend SF 3955, as amended, to pass and refer it to the full committee.
Finally, the committee began Senate File 4072, an MDVA cleanup and conformity bill. After adopting a technical A3 amendment, MDVA explained that the bill would reclassify the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff role as Deputy Commissioner for Administration to better reflect the scope of the position, and would also repeal outdated statutes related to environmental hazards assistance and a data-collection requirement that the department said it could not implement. The bill was still being presented when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SF 4072 was shown in the excerpt.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 098 Apr 22nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Railroads are the safest and most efficient way to move freight over land, and they also help preserve
- significant</c> they offer opportunities for significant they offer opportunities for significant efficiencies
- 18.160><c> but</c><00:19:18.400><c> we</c><00:19:18.559><c> don't</c><00:19:18.720><c> want</c> efficiencies
- , but we don't want efficiencies, but we don't want Minnesota<00:19:19.440><c> to</c><00:19:19.600><c
- My understanding is that this is the one where it requires MDOT to use existing resources. Mr.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 022 Feb 5th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Missing Person's Day in Colorado offers a platform to plan events that will connect families with the resources
- Um, both of which are efficiencies to achieve a balanced budget.
- ><00:56:37.920><c> of</c><00:56:38.000><c> which</c><00:56:38.240><c> are</c><00:56:38.400><c> efficiencies
- </c><00:56:39.520><c> to</c><00:56:40.960><c> uh</c> Um both of which are efficiencies to uh Um both
- of which are efficiencies to uh achieve<00:56:41.520><c> a</c><00:56:41.760><c> balanced</c><00:56:42.160
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This reliance creates both efficiency and precarity.
- the upfront costs of purchasing the equipment and technology that manufacturers need to operate efficiently
- Purchasing the equipment and technology that manufacturers need to operate efficiently and stay competitive
- Instead, they can upgrade, modernize, and deploy more efficient technologies on operational timeliness
- California's climate goals by making it more affordable to invest in newer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient
Summary:
The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee heard a series of bills focused on nonprofit tax status, housing, tribal land return, tax relief, economic development, journalism, reparations, manufacturing investment, and pawned property sales tax. The chair explained the committee’s suspense file process and noted that only AB 2270 and AB 2641 were eligible for immediate votes; other measures were referred to suspense after presentation. AB 2084 (Bauer-Kahan) would give the Franchise Tax Board discretion to delay or review revocation of state nonprofit tax-exempt status when federal status is revoked, and AB 2167 (Macedo) would clarify that tribally chartered corporations are eligible for existing tribal conservation land return tax exemptions. Both drew support from nonprofit and tribal representatives and were sent to suspense.
AB 2270 (Arambula) sought to improve farmworker housing access to low-income housing tax credits by adjusting scoring criteria to reflect rural agricultural realities. Supporters said current amenity-based scoring disadvantages projects near farmland; the bill passed the committee 4-1 and was sent to Housing and Community Development. AB 2336 proposed excluding the first $25,000 of overtime pay and pension income from taxation; supporters framed it as affordability relief, while an opponent warned of major General Fund losses and a member raised the lack of an income cap. AB 2205 would reinstate the New Employment Credit to encourage hiring in high-unemployment areas, and AB 2222 would create refundable tax credits for local news organizations hiring journalists; both received strong support from business, labor, and media advocates and were referred to suspense.
The committee also heard AB 2186, which would exclude future reparations payments from state income tax, with supporters arguing reparations should not be reduced by taxation; it was sent to suspense. AB 2377 would accelerate depreciation deductions for manufacturing equipment, with a larger benefit in high-need areas, and AB 2641 would extend the sales tax exemption for people repurchasing their own property from pawnbrokers, with the author agreeing to a five-year sunset amendment. AB 2641 passed 4-0 and was sent to Appropriations. After taking up the remaining roll calls for absent members, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- This reliance creates both efficiency and precarity.
- This reliance creates both efficiency and precarity.
- the upfront costs of purchasing the equipment and technology that manufacturers need to operate efficiently
- Instead, they can upgrade, modernize, and deploy more efficient technologies on operational timeliness
- California's climate goals by making it more affordable to invest in newer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson powers 3/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're looking into internal solutions that might help make the process more efficient, including new
- We're looking into internal solutions that might help make the process more efficient, including new
- :34.639><c> more</c> that might help make the process more that might help make the process more efficient
- 36.720><c> we</c><00:07:37.039><c> are</c><00:07:37.280><c> getting</c><00:07:37.520><c> some</c> efficient
- , including we are getting some efficient, including we are getting some new<00:07:38.000><c> software
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The heat pumps that we use today may be advanced in five years or eight years, that become more efficient
- Now, it connects to our existing steam and heat chiller plant, which allows us to efficiently distribute
- based on the building demand, you'll have a more even heating and cooling, providing better energy efficiencies
- A more even heating and cooling provide better energy efficiencies and better temperature controls within
- Of course, energy efficiency and conservation are a part of that.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Transportation Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- take very seriously the responsibility that we have to all our partners to provide a safe, secure, efficient
- But he said it was the most efficient way... ...was never intended to be used for revenue, but he stated
- it was the most efficient way to collect the fees and avoid labor costs.
- negatively affected by the misuse of surveillance data that was intended for aircraft safety and efficiency
- installation, and with the verbal commitment that this technology was only for airspace safety and efficiency
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 86, which would make it unlawful for unauthorized aliens to operate commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure, requiring lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also provides for impoundment, custody transfer to federal authorities, a civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order. An amendment was adopted, public testimony included support from the Florida PBA, and the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee then heard SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment was adopted to make the change subject to FAA approval, a trademark agreement, and a reasonable implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure and the amendment, and the committee reported the bill favorably.
Next, the committee approved SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after adopting an amendment reducing the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. The committee also passed SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in crashes involving red lights or stop signs, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after injury-causing crashes. Testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee considered SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data. The bill would prohibit use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect landing-related fees, and an amendment narrowed the prohibition to fees tied to landings, touch-and-goes, or entering a fee-assessing airspace radius. Aviation groups, pilots, and airport officials offered extensive testimony, with supporters arguing the bill protects safety and prevents inaccurate or surprise billing, while airport representatives said they use the data for fee collection and operational purposes and wanted further changes. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1612 will help financial institutions be more efficient and competitive with their federal counterparts
- And you know, it's a real fine balance there because the efficiencies and the technology advancements
- that we find that perfect balance, as perfect as we can, between allowing for that innovation and efficiency
- that this is one of those perfect examples of we need to be very careful about allowing for those efficiencies
- that this is one of those perfect examples of we need to be very careful about allowing for those efficiencies
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several insurance, financial regulation, and public safety bills. SB 1656, a large Office of Insurance Regulation bill, was taken up with a delete-all amendment and extensive discussion. The bill would increase transparency in insurance rates and mitigation data, update reciprocal insurer rules, limit use-and-file rate filings, expand cybersecurity breach notification, and strengthen oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Residents and senior advocates generally supported stronger oversight to prevent bankruptcies like the Unison case, while CCRC operators and industry groups warned that lien authority, reserve requirements, and other provisions could raise borrowing costs and burden well-run communities. The committee adopted the delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably after debate and public testimony.
The committee also passed SB 1658 on the public records database for uniform mitigation verification forms, with a clarifying amendment protecting policyholders’ personal information. SB 1612 on financial institutions was reported favorably after an amendment and substitute amendment dealing with credit union investment limits and reimbursement rules for board members. SB 1740, an insurance bill aimed at reducing premiums and insolvency risk, was amended to prioritize rate-decrease filings and prohibit AI as the sole basis for claim denials; it was then reported favorably. SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety was amended to add occupational disease language and other firefighter protections, including safer gear, cancer prevention, and possible telehealth mental health services, and was also reported favorably.
Finally, SB 1184 on residual market insurers was amended to preserve existing excess-and-surplus line standards, strengthen consumer disclosures, and clarify Citizens-related appointment rules before being reported favorably. Throughout the meeting, committee members repeatedly noted that several bills were still being refined with stakeholders, and multiple public witnesses testified in support of or opposition to the CCRC and insurance provisions, focusing on resident protection, financial stability, and unintended cost impacts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They’re the ones on the front lines, and they don’t have the resources to do it.
- We don’t have enough resources.
- Lindsay Goldhorn, on behalf of the Resource Recovery Coalition of California.
- And so, of course, there's resources to, you know, but we see this as a benefit to the member.
- Of course, there's resources to, you know, now.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills. SB 911, by Senator Becker, would require notification and verification of defensible-space compliance when homes in high wildfire severity zones are transferred, using the preliminary change of ownership report; supporters said it would improve wildfire resilience and insurance availability, while county assessors opposed the use of the PCOR and urged a different recorded document. Members generally supported the bill but raised concerns about the 12-month compliance window and the need to keep working with assessors; the bill was held pending a quorum and later placed on call.
SB 1016, by Senator Blakespear, would create a pathway for a higher-level mental health evaluation when a Care Court petition is dismissed because the person is too ill to participate or otherwise needs more intensive care. Supporters, including psychiatrists, family members, and local officials, said Care Court is leaving many severely ill people untreated and that the bill would connect them to existing LPS processes. Opponents, including Disability Rights California, county behavioral health directors, counties, and other advocacy groups, argued it would expand involuntary detention, bypass existing pre-petition screening safeguards, and undermine Care Court’s voluntary nature. The bill passed the committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call.
SB 1112, by Senator Archuleta, would create a faster court process for victims of illegal or excessive “bandit towing” to recover their vehicles by posting a bond and obtaining a release certificate. Support came from Enterprise Mobility and the author, who said the bill targets bad actors and helps equalize leverage for vehicle owners; the California Auto Body Association sought an amendment to exclude auto repair shops. The committee passed the bill as amended to Appropriations and placed it on call. SB 1119, by Senator Padilla, would impose child-safety requirements on AI chatbots, including risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, parental controls, limits on time and data use, reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The bill was driven by testimony from the mother of a teenager who died by suicide after prolonged chatbot interactions; industry and business groups opposed or sought amendments, citing overlap with recent law, vague standards, and prescriptive design mandates. Members expressed strong support for the bill’s goals while urging tighter definitions, and the bill was moved on a roll call vote and placed on call.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, and I know quite well that the current system is not operating efficiently.
- :03.600><c> operating</c> current system is not um operating current system is not um operating efficiently
- We're still we're stagnant efficiently.
- , effectively, and we have efficiently, effectively, and we have the<00:19:25.840><c> outcome</c><00:
- It's going to change the way we deliver medicine and can bring efficiency we've never seen before.
Committee:
House Health Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Omnibus tax finance and policy bill, HF9, passed in Minnesota House 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we were able to update that commission and make sure that it can run more efficiently.
- </c> sure that it can run more efficiently. sure that it can run more efficiently.
- We owe them a government that's efficient, targeted, and results driven.
- the</c><00:21:15.679><c> people</c><00:21:15.840><c> in</c><00:21:16.080><c> this</c> efficient.
- I want the people in this efficient.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-03-25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Our goal is to conduct this hearing efficiently while ensuring everyone the opportunity to observe and
- :58.559><c> hearing</c> Our goal is to conduct this hearing Our goal is to conduct this hearing efficiently
- while</c><00:01:00.559><c> ensuring</c><00:01:01.120><c> everyone</c><00:01:01.600><c> the</c> efficiently
- while ensuring everyone the efficiently while ensuring everyone the opportunity<00:01:02.640><c> to<
- The OJP division at DPS provides leadership and resources to reduce crime, improve the functioning of
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants