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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- But the mayor's powers, elected on a county-wide basis, the mayor under the Miami-Dade Charter does not
- But the mayor's powers elected on a county-wide basis, the mayor under the Miami-Day Charter, does not
- Do any of them have special powers? Are there elected mayors who do have special powers? Mr.
- No, those are mainly the three in the state of Florida right now with particular special powers that
- No, those are mainly the three in the state of Florida right now with particular special powers that
Summary:
The subcommittee met to discuss Florida county commission districting options, with an overview from Ginger Delagall of the Florida Association of Counties. She explained the constitutional, statutory, local charter, and federal Voting Rights Act framework governing county commissions, including the default five-member at-large model for non-charter counties, the option for seven-member mixed boards with a referendum, and the broader flexibility available to charter counties, which can choose different board sizes, election methods, and term limits. She also described the current distribution of county structures across the state and noted a few counties in transition or litigation, including Orange, Lee, and Alachua.
County commissioners from Bay, Madison, Pinellas, Polk, and Bradford counties testified about how their current systems work in practice. Commissioners from Bay and Polk defended at-large systems as promoting countywide accountability, broader perspective, and collaboration, especially in large or diverse counties. Commissioners from Madison and Bradford supported single-member districts as improving local access, clarity, and responsiveness, particularly in smaller rural counties. Pinellas Commissioner Dave Eggers described a mixed system in a large charter county and said it balances district-level responsiveness with countywide accountability. Several members asked about Orange County’s mayor-chair structure, the effects of single-member versus at-large representation, and whether counties had considered changing their systems.
In questions and discussion, members raised concerns about accountability, representation, gerrymandering, countywide versus district-specific interests, and whether certain structures better serve rural or urban counties. Delagall said the association had not done cost or equity studies comparing systems. The panel repeatedly emphasized home rule and local choice, with commissioners and Delagall urging the Legislature to let counties and their voters decide their own form of government. No votes were taken on any bill or proposal, and the meeting ended with adjournment after the presentations and discussion.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 21, March 6, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor vetoed a portion of footnote 2.
- :59:58.800><c> portion</c><02:59:59.040><c> of</c> governor had vetoed the portion of governor had vetoed
- President, the governor vetoed Mr.
- :04.880><c> this</c> Previously, governors have vetoed this Previously, governors have vetoed this multiple
- 30.399><c> which</c><03:08:30.720><c> limits</c> governor vetoed section 310 which limits governor vetoed
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jul 22nd, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And wouldn't this be a powerful message and lesson for our children?
- I just come in here and ask that instead of words, if we all, and the people in power, could take action
- I just come in here and ask that instead of words, if we all, and the people in power, could take action
- I just come in here and ask that instead of words, if we all, and the people in power, could take action
- There are so many other options that don't kill our natural predators, and thank you. ...people in power
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 6 (1-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So the governor wasn't alone advocating for that.
- So, you know, a lot of people worked very hard for this, not just the governor.
- So, uh, the governor wasn't that bridge.
- </c><00:25:06.400><c> And</c><00:25:06.559><c> I</c> for this, not just the governor.
- And I for this, not just the governor.
Summary:
The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation, pledge, and roll call establishing a quorum of 37 members. The chamber approved the journal from Monday, January 12, 2026, and then moved through routine business including recessing briefly for the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees. The Committee on Committees reported referrals of Senate Bill 7, Senate Joint Resolution 11, and Senate Joint Resolution 27 to Transportation, and Senate Resolutions 25, 28, 29, 30, and 31 to the Senate floor.
Several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on identity documents, youth vaping prevention, local occupational license fees and taxes, healthcare provider credentialing, constitutional amendments on voting and restoration of rights, substance use disorder medication regulations, forcible entry and detainer, coroner response times, special needs trusts, immigration enforcement collaboration, and a resolution recognizing Physician Anesthesiologist Week. The Senate also adopted Senate Citation 001 honoring Shelby County Sheriff Mark Moore as the Kentucky Sheriffs’ Association’s 2025 Sheriff of the Year, and adopted Senate Resolution 14 honoring David Delvin Drake.
A major floor discussion centered on Senate Resolution 10, which honored the victims of the UPS Flight 2976 crash and commended first responders. Senator Herron described the crash, named the victims, and thanked emergency responders and government partners; the resolution was adopted unanimously, followed by a moment of silence. Another extended discussion came from the Senator from Marion regarding the I-69 bridge project, explaining the bipartisan effort behind the project, the push for a federal grant, and the state’s tolling requirements if no grant is secured. The Senate also heard announcements about committee meetings, upcoming receptions, and a film release, and several members requested co-sponsorships on various bills before the chamber adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This memorial, or this resolution, coincides with the proclamation that the governor made of 2026 being
- And it also requires the governor to fill vacant slots in a timely manner. Questions?
- Yeah, we added the second part that requires the governor to fill vacant slots quickly.
- And it also requires the governor to fill vacant slots in a timely manner. Questions?
- Yeah, we added the second part that requires the governor to fill vacant slots quickly.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 24, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 21
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Item number three, messages from the governor. Mr. Clerk, are there any messages from the governor?
- Item number three, messages from<00:14:39.519><c> the</c><00:14:39.680><c> governor.
- </c><00:14:40.720><c> Clerk,</c><00:14:41.040><c> are</c><00:14:41.120><c> there</c> from the governor
- Clerk, are there from the governor. Mr.
- </c> any messages from the governor? any messages from the governor?
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 13, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- caution that the court system doesn't feel that's a function headed by other executive office of the governor
- actively pending appointment based on a certified list of nominees having been submitted to the governor
- And the Supreme Court certified that and the legislature enacted in the governor approved it.
- This governor has chosen to ask for 6 names for vacancies.
- And the timeline shows you that it was in August of 2023 when Governor DeSantis appointed the board of
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee BR Sub. on Econ. Dev., Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Each year, by September 1, our cabinet submits a report to the governor and LRC detailing the fund's
- c><00:04:06.599><c> report</c><00:04:06.879><c> to</c><00:04:07.000><c> the</c><00:04:07.159><c> governor
- </c> cabinet submits a report to the governor cabinet submits a report to the governor and<00:04:07.799
- </c><00:04:20.400><c> and</c><00:04:20.600><c> general</c> support from the governor and general support
- from the governor and general assembly<00:04:21.400><c> during</c><00:04:21.680><c> the</c><00:04:21.840
Summary:
The committee met for the second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. After a quorum was confirmed, members heard a presentation from Melissa Brewer of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, along with Olivia Atkins of Kentucky State Parks and Commissioner Mike Manet of the Kentucky Department of Tourism.
The presentation focused on the state’s 1% tourism meeting and convention marketing fund and the broader role of tourism in Kentucky’s economy. Brewer explained that the fund is used only for marketing and promoting tourism-related activities, cannot be used for capital or construction projects, and must be reported annually to the governor and LRC. She said the Governor’s budget and enacted budget increased appropriations in response to growing transient room tax receipts, adding $3 million in FY 2025 and $7 million in FY 2026, and noted legislative support for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative.
Manet emphasized that tourism marketing drives overnight visitation, local spending, jobs, and economic development, and described the 1% fund as the source for marketing, advertising, website development, public relations, international and group sales, trade shows, research, and regional matching funds. He highlighted efforts to secure media coverage and said the matching funds program distributed $2 million last year to 87 local tourism commissions across the state. No votes or other committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The majority of the board's appointments will come from the governor, but also from the Speaker of the
- The only change really is that the governor becomes a voting member, and that's why the synopsis reads
- What we've done here is we've provided appointing authority to the governor, the Speaker, and direction
- nine or eight that you can go through... eight that you can go through that are appointed by the governor
- And again, the big change there is that the governor becomes a voting member as opposed to just kind
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it just a power attorney?
- </c> pre uh um uh what's call thatc power pre uh um uh what's call thatc power attorney<00:09:15.040>
- </c><00:09:46.600><c> of</c> usually just one piece to power of usually just one piece to power of attorneys
- Now I'm using a walker or a power wheelchair to get around.
- Now I'm using a walker or a power wheelchair to get around.
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on the Developmental Disabilities Council and related agencies. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities outlined its 2025 legislative priorities, including a pilot project for guardian ad litem and capacity evaluations in guardianship/conservatorship cases, a supported decision-making bill, a health disparities study for people with disabilities, an ABLE savings outreach/staffing measure, a Medicaid buy-in proposal, an adult changing tables equity bill, and a resolution on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Council representatives emphasized that supported decision-making would complement tools like powers of attorney and medical releases, and that the health disparities study would help identify unmet needs by ZIP code and improve state data on the intellectual and developmental disability population.
The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii described its role as the research and training arm within the DD system, working with the DD Council and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center. It reported activities such as interdisciplinary training, community education, technical assistance, research collaborations, the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, publications, telehealth, ECHO Autism, and counseling for Maui fire survivors. The center said it leveraged about $16 million in outside funding last year and highlighted goals focused on workforce development, community capacity, research with direct participation from people with disabilities, and accessible dissemination of information.
The Hawaii Disability Rights Center, the state’s protection and advocacy agency, supported the Council’s priorities, especially supported decision-making, which it said could help some people avoid guardianship while preserving liberty and reducing state resource use. The center also raised concerns about the DD system budget and urged legislators to review whether the Developmental Disabilities Division is requesting enough funding, noting possible backsliding in services and eligibility. The Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health then outlined its statewide waiver program serving just over 3,500 people, its service array, and its budget request for increased waiver funding, a federal initiatives coordinator, and IT upgrades to comply with the new HCBS access rule; no votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/21/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The statutory provision is fairly short, and it really gives the power to the commissioner to promulgate
- The statutory provision is fairly short, and it really gives the power to the commissioner to promulgate
- Unfortunately, [clears throat] our governor at the time vetoed the bill.
- Unfortunately, [clears throat] our<02:02:07.920><c> governor</c><02:02:08.719><c> at</c><02:02:09.040
- at the time vetoed the our governor at the time vetoed the bill.<02:02:11.840><c> He</c><02:02:12.400
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Protecting Public Trust / Prioritizing Infrastructure Projects / Offering Students More Choices Mar 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor has proposed a $97 million bonding bill.
- A lot of people are unhappy. >> We've mentioned what the governor has proposed and then the requests
- </c><00:07:26.560><c> has</c> >> We've mentioned what the governor has >> We've mentioned
- It's close enough to what the<00:07:48.400><c> governor</c><00:07:48.960><c> has</c><00:07:49.440><c>
- </c><00:14:47.760><c> wanted</c> just um do whatever the governor wanted just um do whatever the governor
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a 25-pound piece of aluminum that I power with my legs. A bike.
- Owners can also use a power of attorney to grant someone else authority to act on their behalf, and the
- document creating the power of attorney needs To grant someone else authority to act on their behalf
- And the document creating the power of attorney needs to be either notarized or have certain witnesses
- specifies that neither the documents used to transfer vehicle ownership to an insurer, nor a limited power
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
vehicle registration, travel vans, motor homes, transportation regulation, HB2601, motorcycle weight fee, motorcycle registration, vehicle licensing, Department of Licensing, weight-based fee, motor home fee, RV registration, scale weight, vehicle weight, RCW, Washington state, registration fees, license fees, vehicle fee schedule, fee distribution
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress, S.347, to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Cleaning up abandoned and polluted brownfields is a powerful economic development tool and revitalizes
- As if it weren't bad enough that this lawless administration is usurping power.
- I appreciate very much that the Chair has publicly defended Congress's power of the purse and stated
- What is the point of Congress, which holds the power of the purse and all legislative powers under Article
- Usurping the power of Congress, and I hope that we can stay unified in our efforts to make sure that
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- March 11th, the Governor to appointment 9341.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Valdez. Appointed August 23rd, 2020. Last line. Jay Inslee, Governor.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Valdez. Appointed August 23rd, 2020. Last line. Jay Inslee Governor.
- Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Nobles. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Bob Ferguson, Governor. Senator Torres. Well, thank you, Mr. President.
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, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, suspended rules to allow committee work and additional floor resolutions, and referred committee and gubernatorial appointment reports as designated. It then took up several gubernatorial appointments in third reading. Megan Matthews was confirmed as director of the Washington State Office of Equity by a 45-2 vote, and Robert A. Zupon, Denise E. Gideon, Andrea Buchanan, Michelle R. Smith, and Edison A. Valerio were each confirmed to various community and technical college boards of trustees by large bipartisan margins.
The chamber then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2711, a transportation revenue and policy measure. After rejecting the Transportation Committee’s original striking amendment and adopting a narrower floor striking amendment, senators debated the bill’s changes, including repeal of the luxury aircraft tax and replacement with higher aircraft fuel taxes, registration fees, and an annual excise tax, along with technical corrections and safety-related transportation provisions. Supporters said the bill was a workable compromise that would sustain transportation funding and support future aviation investments; opponents argued it would raise costs on small aircraft owners and general aviation. The bill passed final passage 33-15.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8703 honoring Senator Steve Conway for his 34 years of legislative service. Multiple senators spoke in praise of his leadership on labor, pensions, veterans, and district advocacy, as well as his institutional knowledge, mentorship, and personal integrity. Senator Conway then offered a personal statement thanking colleagues, staff, family, and constituents, and saying he would continue advocating for working people after leaving the Legislature. The Senate then recessed for lunch and caucus.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/04/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- very difficult position with a benefit amount that hasn't kept pace with inflation and purchasing power
- okay and one second purchasing power okay and one second representative representative representative
- The last time New Hampshire raised the minimum wage, John Lynch was governor in 2008.
- Lynch was governor in 2008 the average Lynch was governor in 2008 the average rent<04:04:38.239><c> in
- There was one that Governor Greg put together. There was one prior to the Greg study.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I sat through that entire process, did talk to Idaho Power people.
- We have consulted with Idaho Power. They said they were comfortable with this.
- It has to do with power over the general population.
- They are powerful symbols of inclusion, safety, and belonging.
- They are powerful symbols of inclusion, safety, and belonging.
Committee:
House State Affairs
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And a lot of times if you have a power of attorney over a particular individual, even though if you don
- ’t exercise that power of attorney, sometimes that income is included in your estate for estate tax purposes
- And a lot of times if you have a power of attorney over a particular individual, even though if you don't
- exercise that power of attorney, sometimes that income is included in your estate for estate tax purposes
- And I said I said, "Well, you powers.
Committee:
House Financial Services
Keywords:
income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet when residents do not pay, it relies on Chapter 720 lien and foreclosure powers.
- In plain terms, CH6 asserts business status for profit purposes while also invoking association powers
- The Avatar versus Gundal decision confirms a simple principle: any entity using Chapter 720 powers to
- collect mandatory fees secured by liens Any entity using Chapter 720 powers to collect mandatory fees
- So, no, we were not aware of the full power of CH6 and, you know, the ability to override whatever is
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up four bills. First, it considered SB 1724 on municipal utility services. Senator Martin offered a late-filed delete-everything amendment that would require annual customer meetings for extraterritorial utility customers, cap use of gross utility revenues for general government at 10%, eliminate a 25% surcharge on customers outside city limits, reduce the rate differential cap from 50% to 25%, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain existing bond-related surcharges until debt is retired or refinanced. The League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the need for rate studies and budget adjustments. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported CS/SB 1724 favorably.
The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices from Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, allow them to be installed at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or amendments, SB 936 was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water or wastewater service solely because a property owner will not annex, and would require service expansion when a property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. A committee amendment narrowed the bill to properties near a main line and reduced the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about property size, annexation conflicts, enclave creation, and possible revenue impacts, but the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1498 on community associations from Chair Bradley. A strike-all amendment revised technical provisions on video conference recordings, turnover inspection reports, SIRS references, and electronic voting, and added two major policy changes: requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors and creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal, and prohibiting mandatory club or amenity fee schemes controlled by developers or third parties that generate profit beyond proportional expenses. Testimony in support described homeowner disputes involving concentrated board control, lack of transparency, and mandatory fees in communities such as Rosedale. The amendment was adopted and CS/SB 1498 was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Bracey Davis asked to be recorded voting in the affirmative on tabs 1, 2, and 3, and the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:35 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- They are free to unsubscribe, resubscribe, or move subscriptions; the powers are within the consumer's
- Associated with getting that power from the solar panel to the end user, Madam Chair, Senator.
- The grid is just not ready to take that sort of power onto it. So, the struggle has.
- Gordy, that's a fairly small percentage Of the total power requirements in the state, on the order of
- But a 5 megawatt installed capacity facility would actually put up about 1 to 1.5 Megawatts of power
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation