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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, House Bill 4018 grants a county sheriff the exclusive right, when activated by the sheriff,
  • House Bill 4018 grants a county sheriff the exclusive right, when activated by the sheriff, to regulate
  • manufacturer of a speed-inhibiting device to collect only necessary data to support compliance, evaluate program
  • require a prisoner to pay the reasonable costs associated with participating in a rehabilitation program
  • community supervision and requires collected monies to be used only for offsetting the cost of the program
Summary: The Committee on Public Safety approved the March 18, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills, beginning with HB 4018, which would give county sheriffs exclusive authority to regulate posse and reserve organizations acting under the sheriff’s authority and in support of the sheriff’s office. Supporters said it merely clarified existing law and improved accountability for volunteer public safety groups; one member opposed it as concentrating too much authority with too few guardrails. The committee recommended the bill do pass by a 5-1 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then heard HB 2417, which would let certain drivers choose a speed-inhibiting device instead of a license suspension for specified offenses, and HB 2771, which would allow the Department of Corrections to require prisoners to pay reasonable rehabilitation program costs as a condition of community supervision. HB 2417 drew support from a coalition focused on safer roads and second chances, but one member raised concerns about cost, privacy, and enforcement; it passed 6-1. HB 2771 was described as a simple language clarification and passed 5-2. Members also approved HB 2772, which would place a medical indicator on a driver’s license for advanced health care directives such as a living will or DNR so first responders can see it quickly; the sponsor said ADOT helped design the process and that it would not create a burden, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed HCR 259, reaffirming support for county sheriffs, by a 4-3 vote; HB 2418, which directs $600,000 in state funds to be distributed evenly among five county sheriff task forces, by a 7-0 vote; and HB 2170, which would bar state contracts with companies domiciled in or controlled by the Chinese government except in limited circumstances, by a 4-3 vote. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Too often we take it for granted and simply expect it to work, right?
  • From the Texas Clear, from this Texas Clear Lanes initiative, 18 projects from the program have been
  • We do this by injecting additional funding through grant programs.
  • the infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act funded a wide range, a wide range of existing and new programs
  • That the airport has with uh their program and their campaign called Journey with AUS uh is going to
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • So that we're going out, programming.
  • Um, all of our federal programs.
  • Um that are going into those programs.
  • </c> has the resources to develop programming has the resources to develop programming and<01:08:36.560
  • ,</c> coming from the federal um uh grants, coming from the federal um uh grants, you<01:47:59.440><c
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The commission met to review and amend the minutes from its previous meeting, correcting the date, several spelling and wording errors, and clarifying references to a scholarship fund and a member’s title. The minutes were then approved as amended, with some members abstaining because they were not present at the prior meeting. The chair then turned to the commission’s work plan under SB 57, emphasizing the need to prioritize the statutory topics and identify which issues require additional research, documentation, and possible spreadsheets. Members discussed a broad range of special education cost drivers and policy questions, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, whether referrals increased after COVID school closures, intervention processes before referral, the cost of services required under IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal law, state law, and DOE rules, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, district sharing of resources, dispute resolution, graduation rates, and adult learning outcomes. Several members raised concerns that school environments, mental health, bullying, and possible overidentification may be contributing to rising special education numbers and costs, while others cautioned that some reported district percentages may be inflated or unclear because of how the data are counted. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid when state appropriations are insufficient and require the governor to draw a warrant to cover shortfalls. Representative Ames explained that the bill had been recommended for interim study because the commission is already examining special education costing, and he highlighted the gap between FY24 special education costs of about $977.1 million and state aid of $33.9 million for catastrophic aid, $67.4 million for differentiated aid, and $50.8 million in federal IDEA funds, leaving local districts to cover about $825.1 million. He argued the commission should ultimately make clear that both the federal government and the state should contribute more. The Department of Education, through Melissa White, answered questions about data and oversight. She said special education counts come from IEPs entered into the state system using SASIDs, that DOE monitors districts through both desk audits and on-site visits, and that billing is checked against the services listed in each student’s IEP. She also said DOE’s special education work is largely federally funded, with roughly $56.7 million received through IDEA this year and about $49.1 million flowing through to LEAs, while the department retains a small amount for administration and statewide support activities. Members also discussed how adequacy calculations use special education counts from the state system and how those figures are reported.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, you know, things like programs, transitional housing, you know, what types of rehabilitative programs
  • There are programs. community-based partners, community-based organizations, there are programs, even
  • The 122 different programs at this resource fair.
  • So we have robust rehabilitative programs in the state.
  • As well as for a lot of these programs, we get a weekly report that shows the utilization of these programs
Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments and routine agenda items. It first approved, on call, appointments not required to appear for Olivia May Assuncion to the Commission on Disability Access, William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors, and two California Law Revision Commission nominees, with one of the law revision appointments drawing a split vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to appointments required to appear. Brian Bishop, nominated to lead the Division of Adult Parole Operations at CDCR, testified that he would emphasize public safety, accountability, rehabilitation, and staff well-being. In questioning, senators focused on risk assessment for higher-risk parolees, GPS monitoring, coordination with local law enforcement, victim protections, supervision of unhoused parolees, and oversight of private reentry/housing contractors. Bishop said DAPO uses data-driven supervision, risk tools, compliance sweeps with law enforcement, exclusion zones and administrative transfers to protect victims, and contract monitoring through invoices, site visits, and utilization reports. Public commenters from reentry and justice organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 5-0 to send the nomination to the full Senate. Sarah Larson, nominated to direct CDCR’s Facilities Management and Construction, described her CDCR background and said she wanted to help modernize the department’s aging infrastructure to support staff and incarcerated people. Senators asked about aligning facilities with a declining prison population, cooling and heat mitigation, safety during construction, prison closures such as Norco, disaster planning, and how closed facilities are maintained or could be reopened. Larson said CDCR has reduced its footprint, is piloting cooling upgrades at several sites, maintains closed facilities in cold shutdown with minimal upkeep, and uses emergency planning and mutual aid for disasters. She also said the department is exploring infrastructure master planning and more substantial, targeted improvements, and the committee again heard supportive public testimony before voting 5-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 12th, 2026 at 12:12 pm

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This program is really growing.
  • President, Senator, I think that would be another program. ...or is that another program for them?
  • Is the LIHEAP program being modeled after the LIHEAP program? Thank you, Mr. President.
  • or early Head Start program or an early pre-kindergarten program or a pre-kindergarten program except
  • President, so we're creating a behemoth program that is a volatile program.
Keywords: 996, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then our trace program, so our trace program is made up of officers that work with all the local
  • Page 3 of the handout shows the list of programs, and page 4... of those programs with the volume of
  • Let's grant that license.
  • Now in different programs we've got... the podiatry program for example, there are institutions all over
  • the country that are working in that program.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • And through that program over the last four years, we have reduced the contamination of... ...that program
  • Okay, but I guess my... ...running their own tire program.
  • lot of 100% grants.
  • No municipalities receive that grant. Prosecutors offer it to nonprofits.
  • Nonprofits receive that grant.
Summary: The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and then received updates on delinquent water and sewer reports, including seven new reinstatements and a reduction to four remaining delinquent filers. Staff also reported on municipal accounting code noncompliance, removing Denning and Gum Springs from the 60-day clock after improved records were verified, and presenting repeat findings for Fargo, Lead Hill, Alma, Jericho, and Haynes. Members discussed repeated audit problems, the length of time some issues had persisted, and whether towns should be given additional time or face stronger action; motions were made and adopted to place some entities on a 60-day clock or defer action to later meetings. For Fargo and Alma, staff described extensive repeat accounting deficiencies, including missing budgets, bank reconciliations, financial statements, receipts, journals, and supporting documentation. Fargo’s mayor said the town had been understaffed and was beginning to improve its office systems; the committee voted to defer the matter for 60 days and file the report. Alma’s officials said they were trying to correct water audit and accounting issues, and the committee likewise deferred the matter to the August meeting while warning that water-audit delays could jeopardize turnback funds. The committee then reviewed misuse-of-street-funds findings for Jericho and Haynes. Jericho’s police chief and officials explained that traffic fines, drug-related arrests, and other citations had pushed the town over the statutory threshold, while staff clarified that the speed-trap calculation excludes certain add-on fines and is referred to the prosecuting attorney for any action. Haynes officials said repayment problems stemmed from lost revenue and staffing changes, including the loss of the police department, but staff reported the town remained behind on its repayment plan and also owed the IRS. The committee voted to defer the Haynes matter to September and to defer Jericho as well, with members emphasizing the need for consistency and possible broader legislative review of small-town viability. A special report on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District drew substantial discussion. Staff cited findings involving board approval of payroll and contracts, credit card documentation, car allowances and personal vehicle use, competitive bidding, and unusually high advertising spending, as well as the sale of trailers and other equipment at low prices. The district director said the board had delegated authority for many expenditures, that personal use was reported for tax purposes, and that advertising was necessary to educate the public about recycling. Members questioned the procurement and disposal decisions and the size of the advertising budget; after discussion, the committee deferred the report to September and asked the director to return. The meeting also included brief deferred reports on Biggers, Gilmore, and Holly Grove, which were filed after local officials described ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing audit and tax issues.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

TASK FORCE ON AUTISM Jan 13th, 2026

TASK FORCE ON AUTISM

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have two programs that I'm going to be talking about today: the HOWL and the ATLAS transition programs
  • In our program, because we are a comprehensive transition program, you have to have the diagnosis of
  • HOWL is our comprehensive transition program. ATLAS is not a comprehensive transition program.
  • ...come to our program.
  • you first start the program.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from November 17 by motion and voice vote. It then heard a presentation from Arkansas State University on its inclusive postsecondary education programs, HOWL and ATLAS, led by Dr. Kristen Johnson and Shane Broadway. The programs serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, by providing on-campus living, academic support, life-skills training, financial literacy, internships, employment support, and community integration. Johnson explained that HOWL is a comprehensive transition program that does not lead to a degree but is eligible for financial aid, while ATLAS is degree-seeking and provides additional supports. She reported strong outcomes, including high goal attainment and a majority of graduates working full time, and emphasized that the programs are designed to help students build autonomous adult lives. Members asked about recruitment, eligibility, costs, school outreach, business partnerships, and transition planning. Johnson said the programs have done extensive outreach through IEP meetings, transition symposia, email blasts, and school visits, but that awareness remains a challenge. She identified major roadblocks as business concerns about liability, fragmented collaboration, and difficulty navigating funding streams such as vocational rehabilitation and Medicaid. She also said more coordinated statewide communication and coalition-building are needed, and noted that ASU is helping launch a state alliance for similar programs, with new programs opening at ASU Mountain Home and the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. The committee then heard from the University of Central Arkansas about Project Ascend, a new low-sensory living-learning community for neurodiverse students in Hughes Hall. Dr. Debbie Daly and Jeremy Gillum described it as a voluntary, self-identified program focused on community building, belonging, and retention rather than remediation or degree planning. The program has hosted a few low-sensory social events and plans to expand outreach through campus tours, orientation, and targeted communications. Members asked about recruitment, participation, success measures, and how to avoid duplicating ASU’s efforts; UCA said it is still in its infancy and will measure success mainly through participation, retention, and student engagement. The meeting ended with general support from members, discussion of collaboration across institutions and agencies, and adjournment of the task force.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 8th, 2026

Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've had it for many years, and it's been an excellent program.
  • ...services fund, are using the majority of the fund for food programs?
  • Yeah, basic food programs that have been cut over the years.
  • Most senior funds are going to expand other services rather than improve the food programs.
  • To expand other services rather than improve the food programs.
Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard testimony on House Bill 3176, which would create a statutory framework for homeowners associations. Sponsor Rep. Koslow said the bill addresses quorum problems, allows defunct associations to revive, sets deadlines for election and covenant challenges, requires fidelity insurance, and expands recordkeeping and disclosure to members. Supporters said Missouri HOAs currently operate under a patchwork of outdated documents and laws, while opponents from the home builders and bankers groups warned the bill could interfere with development interests, create burdens, and increase risk or fees. Committee members raised concerns about fairness, homeowner rights, and whether the bill would override stricter local subdivision standards; no action was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 3277, a local public safety tax measure for Northwoods. Rep. Fountain Henderson said the city needs the tax to upgrade police equipment and support public safety, and members noted the city’s retail center and voter approval requirement. The hearing then moved to House Bill 3143, which would allow counties to place a quarter-cent sales tax on the ballot for senior services. Rep. Parker and supporters from senior services organizations said the measure would help fund Meals on Wheels, transportation, nutrition centers, in-home care, and other aging services, especially in rural areas with limited funding and transportation. Some members questioned the breadth of spending authority, oversight, and whether a sales tax would shift costs onto seniors, but the bill drew supportive testimony overall. In executive session, the committee voted House Bill 2732 do pass by 13-1 and House Bill 3028 do pass unanimously. It then took up House Bill 2431, a package of local tax authorization measures, adopted a substitute and amendment adding several city and county proposals, and voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by 13-1. The committee then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • in fiscal year 2027 from the State General Fund to the Department of Health Services to establish a grant
  • program to assist rural hospitals with the cost of installing radiation protection systems in rooms
  • So this program, what does giving coverage or giving protection to health care workers?
  • So is this seen as a pilot program, because I’m sure there’s much more need than 20?
  • We help with trail management. ...diversity of programs.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced six measures. SB 1118, as amended, appropriates $3 million to the Department of Health Services for a grant program to help rural hospitals install enhanced radiation protection systems in cardiac catheterization rooms; testimony from an interventional cardiologist emphasized worker safety, reduced radiation exposure, and recruitment/retention of physicians, and the bill passed 10-0. SB 1154 provides $500,000 to ADOT for a traffic and safety study on SR 64 between Williams and the Grand Canyon; local officials, law enforcement, and fire personnel described heavy tourism, rising crashes, and the need for broader roadway improvements, and it passed 6-4. SB 1063 appropriates $10.4 million for safety improvements on U.S. 70 in the San Carlos Apache area; tribal leaders and law enforcement cited high fatality and injury rates, dangerous design features, and limited federal funding, and it also passed 6-4. The committee then approved SB 1153, which creates a Grand Canyon National Park specialty license plate and fund; the Grand Canyon Conservancy supported the measure as a way to generate dedicated revenue for park programs, and it passed 10-0. SCM 1001, as amended, urges naming SR 260 the Donald J. Trump Highway through the State Board on Geographic and Historic Names rather than ADOT; the memorial drew sharply divided testimony and debate, but it passed 6-4. Finally, SB 1209 exempts homeless individuals and those using shelter addresses from non-operating ID fees and extends the validity period for those IDs to eight years; advocates said the change would help people obtain housing, jobs, and services, and it passed 9-0.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 Mar 17th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, in 2023, we provided the school district of Little Falls $450,000 for a grant specifically for
  • them to start a CTE program.
  • The district is really excited to get the program started in the fall and went ahead and made contracts
  • By focusing on one-time tax reductions rather than expanding permanent programs, we ensure long-term
  • Medicaid is a focused program.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 10th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • committee substitute for Senate Bill 19 stipulates that the chief appraiser of an appraisal district shall grant
  • Members, this language allows the chief appraiser to grant a tax exemption.
  • It prohibits political subdivisions from using state or local funds to support a UBI program and tightens
  • up language related to the program requirements to prevent potential loopholes or misuse.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was characterized by the passage of several significant bills, including SB2183, SB2046, SB434, and others with recommendations for further consideration. Discussions involved voting on committee substitutes and the implications of various legislative measures. Senator Paxton and other members provided insights and moved bills forward with emphatic support, leading to their successful passing out of committee. Importantly, the bills addressed various local government concerns, showcasing the committee's focus on practical legislative solutions.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Local jurisdictions maintain control over their zoning, their funding, and their programs.
  • We have a respite program with about 122 homeless people that we serve every week. Thank you.
  • Recently, the Legislature granted Up front to prevent that from happening again.
  • The Legislature has granted this authority to other special districts.
  • My name is Sylvia Aguilar, and I am the Program and Operations Manager at Casita Coalition.
Keywords: 988, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 23rd, 2026

Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • The shepherds have access to the H-2A program and have a special provision within the H-2A program that
  • The shepherds have access to the H2A program and have a special provision within the H2A program that
  • allows. have access to the H2A program and have a special provision within the H2A program that allows
  • Right now, that program is explicitly just a seasonal and temporary program, so we as year-round ag employers
  • A program that has been shown to be flawed, I mentioned before, in a 10-year period, ...in a program
Committee: House Business
Keywords: 989, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/25/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> the</c><01:49:23.199><c> largest</c> program starting with the largest program starting with the
  • Grant.
  • My name is Mark Grant.
  • Grant.
  • </c> Grant. Thanks, Senator Rasmusen. Grant. Thanks, Senator Rasmusen.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The ROB will design the assessment program.
  • Details of the program The ROB will design the assessment program.
  • , Skagit Valley program to help promote farm tourism in our great community.
  • We are allowing the industry to assess itself to create this program.
  • So this allows industry to create the program, to administer the program.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2325, which would create a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion. Staff explained that the bill would let the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority develop and administer an assessment program overseen by a 10-member ratepayer board, subject to a referendum of affected businesses, and would add a public records exemption for business financial and commercial information. The prime sponsor and supporters from State of Washington Tourism, the hospitality industry, the Port of Seattle, breweries, and wine interests argued that Washington is underinvesting in tourism compared with other states and that an industry-led assessment would provide sustainable, competitive funding. Opposition testimony from a taxpayer group objected to new assessments and unelected authority over tax-like charges. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing. The committee then heard House Bill 2481, which would prohibit surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for certain retail goods, require clear price posting, and temporarily bar electronic shelf labels in larger grocery stores while Commerce studies their effects. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure that customers in the same store pay the same price and to prevent AI-driven pricing based on personal data. Labor, privacy, and consumer advocates supported the bill, citing concerns about hidden price discrimination, worker stress, and consumer harm. Grocery and retail groups, along with an ESL manufacturer and a tech association, opposed the bill as written, warning that the definitions were too broad and could interfere with loyalty programs, discounts, inventory management, and electronic shelf label systems; several said they were working with the sponsor on amendments. The chair indicated amendments were expected and asked stakeholders to submit language soon, but no vote occurred. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 2503, which would require developers of generative AI systems to post high-level documentation about training data before public release and make violations a Consumer Protection Act issue. The sponsor described the bill as a transparency measure meant to function like an ingredients label for AI, helping consumers, researchers, and creators understand what goes into a model. Supporters from TechNet and Chamber of Progress said they generally backed the concept but wanted the bill aligned more closely with California’s recent law, especially on enforcement and the private right of action. Members raised questions about trade secrets, applicability to large versus small developers, and whether the bill could affect medical or other specialized AI uses; the sponsor said amendments were anticipated and that the bill was still early in the process. The hearing on HB 2503 then moved to public testimony.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/13/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Youth of the Year program is a premier leadership recognition initiative.
  • Through these experiences, Aubrey has been able to step into her leadership. program year.
  • I can't thank you for all the programs and hours Thank you so much enough for coming today.
  • Without objection, senators are granted privileges of the floor. Hearing none, so ordered.
  • Without objection, senators are granted privileges of the floor. Hearing none, so ordered.
Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. May Modi. A series of personal privilege introductions followed, including the Chief of Security, members of the Junior League of Phoenix, several Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year candidates, and a student guest. Members also read a proclamation honoring the Junior League of Phoenix for civic engagement and volunteer service. The chamber then handled several procedural matters, including a motion to not concur in Senate amendments to HB 2010 and appoint a conference committee. The House moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted recommendations on a number of Senate bills. On the first calendar, SB 1009, SB 1046, SB 1143, SB 1221 as amended, and SB 1613 were advanced, with SB 1221 receiving an Olson floor amendment. On the second calendar, SB 1013, SB 1338, SB 1540 as amended, and later SB 1121 as amended, SB 1318, SB 1549, and SB 1786 as amended were all reported do pass, while SB 1270, SB 1400, and SB 1582 were retained on the calendar. Several bills drew debate. SB 1013 prompted discussion over merit-based hiring and whether the bill’s exclusions of sexual orientation and gender identity were appropriate. SB 1540 drew criticism as special legislation favoring the fuel industry, while supporters said it was a fairer approach to theft penalties. SB 1121 was described as a bipartisan health-care worker safety measure addressing radiation exposure, though opponents called it a vendor-driven mandate. SB 1318 was presented as a cleanup bill to align breast cancer notification language with federal standards, and SB 1786 received a technical amendment. The House also passed SB 1113, SB 1193, SB 1448, and SB 1503 on third reading, with SB 1503 receiving the required three-quarters vote and emergency clause. The House appointed a conference committee on HB 2003, and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-05-02 (11:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It deletes the hazard mitigation grant program.
  • It deletes the hazard mitigation grant program.
  • The Schools of Hope program, Of 422, the Schools of Hope program that falls below $25 million.
  • , rural access to primary care and preventative care program, Obstetric response and education program
  • , rural access to primary care and preventative care programs, rural hospital capital improvement grant
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum established, and several recognitions, including a legislative intern, a guest in the gallery, and Representative Bruce Antone’s upcoming induction into the Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame. The Speaker also gave brief remarks about the end of session and the freshman class. The chamber then took up a series of Senate-returned messages and concurred or insisted on several amendments while moving bills toward final passage. The House unanimously approved CS/CS/HB 1299 on Department of Health matters, CS/HB 1549 on financial institutions after adopting a House amendment to remove the IOTA-related provision, and CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign ties and business interests after a House concurrence motion. It also insisted on its amendment to CS/CS/CS/SB 184 on housing. CS/CS/HB 875 on educator preparation was amended to restore House provisions on teacher-prep courses, the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College, and related testing and mentor-qualification changes; it passed 91-22 after debate over teacher certification, testing, and “identity politics” language. HB 1101 on out-of-network providers was amended to keep the House’s original notice and referral framework with a good-cause exemption; it passed 87-27 despite objections that it placed too much responsibility on doctors. After recess, the House took up CS/CS/SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response. Members described changes including removal of some homestead-assessment and debris-removal provisions, a study requirement for a post-hurricane county restriction concept, and a Florida Keys evacuation-time change paired with a 10-year cap of 900 permit allocations; the bill passed 116-0. The House also refused to concur in a Senate amendment to HB 1609 on waste incineration and requested the Senate recede. Later, the House returned to HB 1101 and insisted on its amendment after the Senate refused to concur. The longest debate came on CS/CS/HB 1115 on education, where the House amendment replaced the Senate version with the substance of HB 1267, including Schools of Hope, higher education governance, and course transparency. Members questioned provisions expanding Schools of Hope co-location and sponsorship authority beyond traditional opportunity zones, the role of the Department of Education versus school districts, transportation and facility-cost issues, and performance-based agreements. Supporters said the changes would expand options for students and use vacant or underutilized facilities; opponents argued the language was added late, lacked transportation funding, and could allow charter operators to enter high-performing schools. The bill remained under debate at the end of the transcript, with no final vote shown.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • &gt;&gt; So<01:02:42.960><c> granted,</c> &gt;&gt; So granted, &gt;&gt; So granted, without<01:02:45.040
  • ,</c> oriented policing services program, oriented policing services program, better<02:21:54.560><c>
  • ,</c><02:21:56.160><c> an</c> better known as the COPS program, an better known as the COPS program,
  • The cops grant funding has gone down.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> crisis intervention team program crisis intervention team program training<00:38:20.160><c> that
  • </c><01:02:24.079><c> Uh</c> therapeutic cannabis program. Uh therapeutic cannabis program.
  • In order for our program, our TCP, to remain an evidence-based, highly regarded program, we have to be
  • </c> send back with Grant? send back with Grant?
  • </c><05:12:42.160><c> This</c> outpatient treatment programs. This outpatient treatment programs.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all