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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (05/20/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I said that I would try to push the rules as far as possible and exercise a vote on her behalf as well
- Clerk votes yes. Representative Miner: Yes. Ranking Member Bixby: Yes. Representative Germana: Yes.
- Clerk votes yes. Representative Miner: Yes. Ranking Member Bixby: Yes. Representative Germana: Yes.
- Clerk votes yes. Representative Miner: Yes. Ranking Member Bixby: Yes. Representative Germana: Yes.
- Clerk votes yes. Clerk votes yes. Representative<00:14:53.760><c> Miner.</c><00:14:54.560><c> Yes.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session on SB 302, a bill requiring background checks for solid waste and hazardous waste facility owners. Members discussed and adopted amendment 2025-2219H, which incorporated language from prior Senate and House amendments, including provisions related to the siting evaluation committee and changes affecting landfill expansions and additional cells. The amendment also folded in language from HB 616, the animal cruelty/due process bill, which members said clarifies probable cause, imminent danger, temporary protective custody, and the role of the state veterinarian or designee in animal seizure decisions. Several members emphasized that the bill does not bar seizure of animals in emergencies or prevent nonprofits from fundraising, and that the changes are intended to strengthen due process and reduce conflicts of interest.
The committee voted 12-0 to adopt the amendment. It then voted 12-0 to give SB 302 an OTPA recommendation with the amendment included. After the vote, the director raised a concern that the amendment appeared to eliminate the waste management council and related appeal provisions in the governing statutes; members acknowledged the issue and said it was intentional or at least acceptable to address later in committee of conference, where they expected further changes. The committee then agreed to place the bill on the consent calendar.
After concluding the executive session, the committee discussed an afternoon field trip to research farms in Lee and Durham. They also accepted an invitation to visit a farm in Fremont on May 30 at 10:00 a.m., with the address provided as 63 South Road, Fremont, New Hampshire.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That was a grant approval threshold to a super majority vote from the unanimous vote. That is 75%.
- And by Your Vote CS for SB 622. Is reported favorably. Okay.
- And by your Vote SB 1682, is reported favorably. All right.
- And by your Vote SB 1228. Is reported favorably. Thank you.
- It provides that upon a majority vote of the owners.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 24, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Sabrina, please call the roll on HB 649 and announce the vote.
- Sabrina, please call the roll on HB 649 and announce the vote. Chair Tomko?
- Sabrina, please call the roll on HB 259 and announce the vote. Chair Tom Crowe? Yes.
- So we're hoping that the stars are aligned this time, and we hope you all vote up.
- Yes, vote on this bill is protecting our kids' lives and giving them an opportunity.
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard a lengthy agenda of health care and public health bills. The first major item was HB 649, which would remove the paper supervision protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and allow autonomous practice. The sponsor and supporters argued it would improve access, especially in rural areas, address workforce shortages, and reduce costs, while opponents from the medical community raised patient safety concerns and argued it would weaken physician oversight. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a vote of 18-7.
The committee then unanimously advanced several other measures. HB 259, creating a special observance for fentanyl awareness and education, passed 23-0. HB 791, which codifies infant safety devices as an option for surrendering newborns and amends safe-haven law, passed as amended 25-0. HB 355, allowing schools to use FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than only naloxone, passed 26-0. HB 1119, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric readiness policies, training, coordination, and assessment requirements, also passed 26-0 after two amendments. HB 431, changing the date for level-two background screening of athletic coaches to July 1, 2026, passed 26-0.
Later, the committee approved CS for HB 907, the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases or “Sunshine Genetics Act,” which would establish an opt-in newborn genome sequencing program at FSU and a statewide consortium for rare disease research; supporters emphasized earlier diagnosis and cost savings, and the bill passed 25-0. CS for HB 519, aligning state law with federal law on controlled substances for paramedics, passed 25-0. Finally, CS for HB 723, requiring the Department of Health to provide early-detection materials for type 1 diabetes to families of young schoolchildren, passed as amended 26-0. The meeting adjourned after all bills were reported favorably.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Apr 7th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- It's ok to bring your laptops and vote from your seats, but Saying none. Please open the cube.
- It's ok to bring your laptops and vote from your seats, but Hayes, Ford, and Decker all voted yes.
- The vote has passed, and we will refer it to the oversight committee.
- Feel free to vote from here. Eye, deck, eye. Did you vote? Yeah, I'm voting. Just give me a second.
Keywords:
credit union, Oklahoma State Credit Union Board, membership, loans, investments, board compensation, financial regulations, financial exploitation, protected adults, financial institution, notification, temporary hold, credit card, surcharge, discounts, consumer protection, payment methods, 914, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chairman Gorski voted yes. The clerk voted yes. Representative Hill voted yes.
- Clair voted yes. Representative Fox voted yes. Representative Johnson voted yes.
- Vice Chairman Gorski voted yes. The clerk voted yes. Representative Hill voted yes.
- Clair voted yes. Representative Fox voted yes. Representative Johnson voted yes.
- Clair voted yes. Representative Fox voted yes. Representative Johnson voted yes.
Committee:
House Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- A yes vote is a vote for more investigators and prosecutors. A no vote is for the status quo.
- Chair Schumacher votes no. Chair Noor votes yes. Vice Chair Gillman votes no.
- Vice Chair Keeler votes yes. Representative Backer votes no. Representative Curran votes yes.
- Representative Hicks votes yes. Representative Jacob votes no. Representative Knutson votes no.
- Noor<00:51:13.960><c> votes</c><00:51:14.240><c> yes.</c> Noor votes yes. Noor votes yes.
Bills:
HF4338
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Pier, will you please do a roll call vote on Senate File 7?
- Oh, now the whole record is—let me not vote for Senator Hicks. We'll resend that vote. Excused.
- </c> a roll call vote on Senate File 8? a roll call vote on Senate File 8?
- </c> not vote for Senator Hicks. not vote for Senator Hicks.
- </c> >> We'll resend that vote. Excused. >> We'll resend that vote. Excused.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Please vote no. Thank you. Thanks for your testimony. State your name and then give us your vote.
- Earlier, he asked about the vote. I have the vote here.
- voting.
- He voted for him in 2020 as well. voted for him again this election cycle.
- I'm not voting to help you; I'm voting to make it more expensive. From $1.5 million to $4 million.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/.28/26 Apr 29th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:34.720><c> for</c> challenge to Republicans to vote for challenge to Republicans to vote for
- </c><00:12:28.160><c> within</c> government didn't have the votes within government didn't have the votes
- You heard the governor talk about wanting to make sure that people of color could vote.
- I have never had a problem getting any type of ID, and I have never had a problem voting at all.
- </c> have never had a problem voting at all. have never had a problem voting at all.
Summary:
Republican legislative leaders reacted critically to Governor Walz’s speech, saying it was divisive and focused too heavily on Democratic priorities rather than unity or bipartisan work. Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Liska argued the governor ignored the state’s affordability problems, including high property taxes, rising business costs, and what they described as mandates imposed under full Democratic control. They also said the speech downplayed poor educational outcomes and failed to offer a unifying vision for the final weeks of session.
A major theme was fraud and accountability. Leaders said the governor waited too long to address the state’s large fraud scandal and then deflected blame to other states. They said Minnesotans want accountability and affordability, and they pointed to the House Fraud Committee and the Senate’s OIG bill as examples of anti-fraud work Republicans say Democrats have blocked. They also criticized the governor’s tax proposals as a “bait and switch,” arguing that promised tax cuts would be offset by new taxes on services and banking fees.
The discussion also touched on school safety, gun policy, child care credits, and the HCMC bailout. Republicans said they were willing to work on bipartisan school safety measures, including mental health supports and funding for public, private, and charter schools, but believed gun-control proposals lacked the votes. On the child care credit, leaders said they would keep evaluating it but were concerned about future deficits and the need for a pay-for. In response to questions, they said they were not surprised HCMC was not mentioned and said conversations were continuing. One leader also objected to the governor’s comments about voting access for people of color, calling them disrespectful.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 20 March, 2026; 9:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wish to be recorded as voting no? Present?
- </c> Wish to be recorded voting no. Wish to be recorded voting no. McClendon,<00:36:42.960><c> no.
- Senator McClendon voting<00:36:51.320><c> no.</c> voting no. voting no.
- Voting is voting no. Thank you, Mr. President. Affirmed. Senator Hickman, you're recognized.
- Clerk, the vote. No. Mr. Clerk, the vote. No. Present. Present. Present.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Miller, I need a vote. I need a vote.
- Clerk will lock the machine and members will cast their votes. Change their vote.
- I think we should have a roll call vote.
- I think we should have a roll call vote.
- Clerk will unlock the machine, and the members will cast their votes. Has every member voted?
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 journal, and received notice of a substitute appointment for Legislative District 32. Much of the day was devoted to Idaho Day ceremonies, including prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance of the national anthem, and remarks honoring Idaho history and former Representative Lyndon Bateman, who was remembered as the founder of Idaho Day and a longtime advocate for cursive, history, and civic education. Guest speakers included historian Justin Vipperman, who spoke about liberty, self-government, and Idaho’s frontier development, and former Attorney General David Leroy, who praised Bateman’s public service and legacy. Members also shared personal tributes before the chamber considered a memorial resolution in Bateman’s honor.
The House suspended the rules by a two-thirds vote and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 31, recognizing and commending the lifetime achievements of Lyndon Bateman. The resolution passed 68-0 with two absent and excused, and was sent to the Senate. The chamber also received and referred several Senate messages and committee reports, including bills and resolutions on transportation, agriculture, commerce, state affairs, resources, and other topics. New measures were introduced on issues such as minors and library protections, tax exemptions, stable coins, parental rights and child custody, county fair boards, vehicle license plates, honey industry regulation, and Idaho Digital Learning Academy governance.
Several bills and resolutions were placed on the second reading calendar, including measures on elections, environmental quality, hazardous waste, transportation, vehicle titles, industrial hemp, Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and appropriations. House Bill 750 was moved to general orders, and the remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day. The House also announced committee schedule changes, upcoming events tied to Idaho Day and other advocacy groups, and a reminder about project submissions. The chamber adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I would encourage a yes vote on it.
- Senator Hines, do you care to vote? Aye. Senator Reinhardt, do you care to vote? Ah!
- The vote will now occur.
- The vote will now occur.
- The vote will now occur.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee considered a long agenda of education-related bills, with most measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Early actions included passage of SB 843, which allows certain rural schools with low average daily membership to hire teachers related to board members in the second degree, and SB 1733, which requires schools to report child sexual abuse allegations to law enforcement within 24 hours before conducting their own investigation. The committee also advanced SB 1476, a Commissioners of the Land Office cleanup bill that makes land exchange approvals permissive, updates terminology, and expands permanent school fund investment options to include private equity and private credit; members questioned CLO staff about appraisals, notices, ethics, and audits before voting it out 11-0.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 1237, the Teacher Bill of Rights, which would codify various teacher protections involving religious expression, discipline, planning time, workplace safety, and due process. Senators raised extensive questions about religious symbols, prayer, Bible use, classroom discipline, and whether some provisions were already in law; the author said the bill was intended to protect teachers and improve recruitment and retention. Despite concerns that some language was vague or duplicative, the bill passed 7-4. The committee also passed SB 1410 to codify the Ag in the Classroom program after deleting a section that would have increased a license plate fee, and SB 1894, which would remove the five-year cap on professional development hours for certain teacher training, though the title was struck for further work.
Later, the committee approved SB 1272 to raise the income cap for the Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant, SB 1204 to provide three days of bereavement leave for education employees after the loss of a spouse or child, including miscarriage, and SB 1721 to extend the sunset of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education. It also passed SB 1725 on higher-education expressive activity and free speech training, SB 1735 giving CareerTech sole authority over its accreditation, SB 1337 establishing paid paternity leave for education employees, SB 1339 codifying funding for the 2023 teacher pay raise for off-formula districts, SB 1461 extending the OETA sunset to 2031, and SB 1975 centralizing notice of AP testing locations. Several bills drew brief discussion about fiscal impact, local control, and retention benefits, and the committee adjourned after noting one agenda item had been laid over.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 30th, 2026 at 07:51 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, final tally: nine votes yes, one vote no. All righty.
- I'll tally nine votes yes, one vote no. All righty. Representative, you have a due pass. Thank you.
- Madam Chair, final tally: seven votes yes, three votes no. Thank you. You have a due pass.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the amendment adoption, nine votes yes, one vote no.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the table motion: eight votes yes, two votes no.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, and therefore, I move that we rescind our vote to journalize the remarks and expunge those
- The member from Swanton moves that the House rescind its vote to journalize his remarks, which appear
- And you have voted to resend have it.
- H270 passed this strike-all amendment favorably out of committee with a vote of 11-0.
- Our committee voted the upon passage.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But we're not going to vote this bill today.
- We'll bring it back, um, probably next week and vote at the end.
- But we're not going to vote this bill today.
- </c> we're not going to vote this bill today. we're not going to vote this bill today.
- </c> vote it next week. vote it next week.
Committee:
Senate Healthcare
Keywords:
immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, SB80, Buddy Sharpless Education Institute, Alabama Local Government Training Institute, county commissioner training, local government training, ethics training, State Ethics Commission, county commissioners, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, local emergency management director, public officials, municipal officials, Alabama Code Title 11, Alabama Code Title 31
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Dec 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- that we vote separately on.
- I'd like a separate vote for Tina Vidal-Duarte, please.
- Let's go ahead and vote on that. All those in favor of a separate vote on tab seven, Tina...
- Let's go ahead and vote on everyone else first.
- And would anybody like to make any comments before we vote on that?
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear confirmation testimony for a large slate of university and state college trustees. Most of the discussion centered on the nominees’ backgrounds, ties to their institutions, and priorities such as student success, workforce development, financial sustainability, research growth, housing, and maintaining or improving university rankings. Several University of Florida trustees emphasized campus improvements, “One UF” integration, institutional neutrality, and ambitions to move UF into the top tier nationally. Other nominees highlighted goals for Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, UCF, Florida State, Florida Poly, the Florida Prepaid College Board, and several state colleges, with recurring themes of affordability, economic mobility, cybersecurity, and keeping Florida students in-state for college and careers.
Public testimony was heard on the Florida A&M appointment, where Elijah Hooks spoke in opposition to the current administration and described his expulsion, arrest, and trespass from the university after protesting the selection of President Marva Johnson. During questioning of FAU nominee Tina Vidal-Duart, senators asked about her prior service on the Hope Florida Foundation board and about reports concerning CDR Health’s contracting practices; she said she was not aware of the foundation issues at the time and noted that CDR’s state contract was a flat daily rate, so subcontractor pricing affected only the company’s internal margins. Other nominees received little or no questioning.
At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to confirm all nominees except Tina Vidal-Duart separately. Senator Bracy Davis requested the separate vote and opposed her confirmation, citing concerns related to her Hope Florida Foundation board service. Despite that objection, the committee ultimately voted to report Vidal-Duart favorably as well. The committee also noted that one University of West Florida nominee would be taken up at a later hearing because he was unable to attend.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, Senate Bill 68 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, Senate Bill 154 is reported favorably.
- So I reserve the right to change my vote later on, but I am going to vote for its passage today.
- So I reserve the right to change my vote later on, but I am going to vote for its passage today.
- By your vote, Senate Bill 40 is reported favorably. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The committee heard and approved several health care bills. Senate Bill 68, by Senator Harrell, would require all hospital emergency departments to be prepared to treat children by maintaining pediatric equipment, staff training, written policies, a pediatric care coordinator, and completion/public posting of the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senator Harrell said the bill is intended to improve pediatric emergency care in general hospitals, and the bill was supported by the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It passed favorably.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 154, which corrects the Mobile Act for dentists and dental hygienists by requiring graduates of out-of-state dental schools seeking licensure by endorsement to have attended a CODA-accredited school. The bill drew support from dental and dental hygienist groups and passed favorably. Senate Bill 40, by Senator Sharif, would require Medicaid managed care networks to ensure at least half of primary care providers offer appointments outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to improve access and reduce emergency room use; it also passed favorably.
A lengthy discussion centered on Senate Bill 254, also by Senator Harrell, which would tighten oversight of nursing education programs, create a temporary provisional license and preceptorship for new graduates awaiting NCLEX results, require remediation for low-performing programs, add standardized admission and exit-exam requirements, and allow the Department of Health to inspect programs unannounced. Supporters said the bill would improve quality and help students gain experience, while opponents warned it could reduce the number of nursing programs and worsen shortages, especially among private schools. After debate and testimony from nursing and school representatives, the bill passed favorably, with Senator Davis voting no.
The committee then received an OPPAGA presentation on interstate health care licensure compacts. OPPAGA reviewed how Florida uses licensure by endorsement, telehealth registration, and compacts for nurses, psychologists, and physicians, and explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of joining additional compacts, including portability, data sharing, and emergency staffing versus costs, administrative burdens, and possible conflicts with Florida scope-of-practice laws. No action was taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis requested to be recorded in support of SB 68 and SB 154.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/30/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, we're not prepared to accept this calendar for the day, and we'd ask for a roll call vote
- We were in Ways and Means yesterday, and the bill was voted out and it was presented by the author as
- </c> know that it was not a unanimous vote know that it was not a unanimous vote and<00:03:59.760><c>
- </c> not been unanimous votes on the floor. not been unanimous votes on the floor.
- Chair votes aye. Co-Chair Long, no. Vice Chair Hollins, aye. Co-Vice Chair Hollins, no.
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 18th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, vote yes for Senate Bill 48. Thank you. Great. Thank you very much.
- Chair, if you'll just allow me this, I voted for psilocybin.
- So, what was the vote? Negative. OK. Great. A vote of 9 to 6, we have a do pass.
- Good evening, Ata Chavez from NM Native Vote.
- I'm going to vote yes on this bill.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Vote. Call the vote.
- Members, by your vote, House Bill 1111 will be reported favorably.
- Members, by your vote, House Bill 921 will be reported favorably.
- Please vote yes on this bill. Thank you, Representative Tendrich.
- Members, by your vote, House Bill 251 will be reported favorably.
Summary:
The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four bills, all of which were reported favorably by unanimous votes. The chair opened with remarks about student performance and assessment, then the committee took up House Bill 1111 by Rep. Valdes, which would eliminate the certificate of completion for students who do not meet standard high school graduation requirements. Supporters argued the certificate is a meaningless “participation trophy” that can mislead students and families, while the sponsor said students would instead be pushed toward additional support, concordance testing, or other pathways to a standard diploma. Members raised questions about effects on ESE students, timing, and alternative pathways; the bill passed 17-0.
The committee next approved House Bill 921 by Rep. Overdorf, which adds cursive writing instruction for grades 2 through 5 and defines cursive proficiency. The sponsor and supporters said cursive has historical, cognitive, and fine-motor benefits and helps students read signatures and historical documents. The bill also passed 17-0. After a brief recognition of visiting students, the committee heard House Bill 423 by Rep. Bartleman, which requires private schools participating in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to give parents written notice about which services in an IEP, 504 plan, ELL plan, or similar plan will be honored. Supporters framed it as a transparency and consumer-protection measure for families, especially those with children with disabilities; the sponsor emphasized it does not require private schools to provide specific services, only to disclose them. The bill passed 17-0.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 251 by Rep. Tendrich, which would recognize January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and public witnesses described rising antisemitism, the importance of remembrance, and the need for education about the Holocaust. Members from both parties shared personal reflections and support, and a survivor’s letter was read into the record. The bill passed 16-0. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted the committee had gone four-for-four on unanimous support and adjourned.