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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session - part 2 Jun 9th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a motion at the desk pursuant to Article 4, Section 19 of the Constitution of the State of Minnesota
- Of the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, NSCA moves that the rule therein be suspended and an urgency
- We canceled some more interactions between MDE and CARE at the University of Minnesota regarding proportions
- So they're working in conjunction with the University of Minnesota at Mankato State, and when they finish
- One of the provisions in the bill is a modest redirection of funding from Universal Meals to support
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- leaders and chosen servants of the people of the great state of Florida to meet here today.
- It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome fellow Keys, fellow University of Florida alumni, for a very
- The University of Florida is now the only school in the country to have both three football national
- Of the residents of his own state, when they are beneficiaries of a trust with the principal place of
- Are any of us chemists? None of us are doctors. None of us are dentists.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others.
Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9.
Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Feb 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, of course, there's a punitive part of it, which in some cases, And then, of course, there's
- But much of what this is meaning, some aspects of looking at some of the reviews as they come in, those
- And what I would say is in terms of building that kind of content into a Board Boot Camp kind of a setting
- of this bill.
- There's also a universal online platform, of course, for the high school and beyond plans.
Summary:
The House Education Committee heard several bills focused on school district operations, student access, and special education. Substitute Senate Bill 6222 would allow school districts and educational service districts to sell or grant surplus technology hardware, such as laptops and tablets, directly to public school students, with priority for low-income students and documentation of the transfer. Testimony from the sponsor, district staff, and advocates emphasized helping students keep familiar devices, reducing waste, and extending the public investment in technology. The committee also heard Second Substitute Senate Bill 5969, which would better integrate IEP transition plans with the statewide online IEP system and the universal high school and beyond plan platform to reduce duplication; staff noted a fiscal note had been requested, and there were no public testifiers on the bill.
The committee spent substantial time on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, a school district financial management bill. The bill would require additional ESD oversight and support for districts showing signs of financial distress, create mandatory school director training on funding and finance, strengthen penalties for knowing violations of budget expenditure limits, and require disclosure authorizations before hiring certain budget or accounting personnel. Senator Dozier said the bill was prompted by district financial problems, declining enrollment, failed levies, and reserve fund declines. ESD, WSSDA, WASA, WOSBO, and OSPI testified in support overall, though some witnesses raised concerns about mandatory training, funding for implementation, and whether training should extend beyond school directors. Committee members asked about the bill’s scope, the undefined term “significantly,” the $750,000 reimbursement cap, and how it compared with House Bill 2593.
The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 622, which would exempt school districts and ESDs from certain surplus-property notice requirements when selling or granting surplus technology hardware to students at depreciated cost or no cost to low-income students. Senator Hunt said the bill came from constituent concerns about unused laptops and tablets and would help students transition to work, college, or technical school. Zero Waste Washington and an Issaquah School District official supported the measure, citing environmental benefits and practical student access to technology. The committee closed public hearings on the bills, noted sign-in counts for pro and con positions, and announced amendment deadlines and upcoming executive sessions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- Members, points of personal privilege at the beginning of day for introduction of guests who are present
- That hasn't happened because of a failure of leadership.
- He was fortunate to be accepted into all the ones he applied for and settled on the University of Arizona
- He was fortunate to be accepted into all the ones he applied for and settled on the University of Arizona
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as American Heart Month, with Representative Willoughby emphasizing CPR and AED readiness. Members also welcomed students and guests from Wilcox Christian School, the Arizona State Fair Association, and other visitors. The chamber then handled routine business including attendance, journal approval, committee assignments, and first and second readings of numerous bills.
The Committee of the Whole considered several measures, including HB 2016, HB 2133, HB 2223, HB 2459, HB 2501, and HB 2785. Most received do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and amendments. HB 2785, a major tax conformity bill, drew the most debate: supporters said it would align Arizona law with federal tax changes, prevent taxpayers from having to amend returns, and provide certainty during filing season, while opponents argued it would create a large revenue loss and benefit corporations and the wealthy without a clear funding plan. The committee adopted the Ways and Means amendment to HB 2785 by a 31-22 division vote, and the bill ultimately received a do-pass recommendation.
Back on the floor, the House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and sent HB 2016, HB 2133, HB 2123, HB 2459, HB 2501, and HB 2785 to engrossing. In third reading, HB 2029, HB 2120, HB 2126, and HB 2131 passed, while HB 2045 failed on a 19-36 vote and then failed again on a reconsideration motion by 25-27. Members then made several personal privilege remarks about legislative process, representation, and Black History Month, and the House adjourned until the following Wednesday afternoon.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of life?
- We're seeing a lot of stories of success coming up with people, you know, regardless of their age or
- "We also coordinate closely with other grower groups and our land-grant university, the University of
- the mechanics of the budgeting process the only because of the mechanics of the budgeting process.
- My question is, this body has put quite a bit of money over the years through the University of Idaho
Summary:
The committee first heard reports from the House and Senate Health and Welfare chairs on budget issues and related policy concerns. Senator Van Orden said the department’s non-Medicaid budget had been presented and that members were focused on scrutinizing public health contracts, avoiding broad across-the-board cuts, and preserving essential services. She also said she was not in favor of moving 988 suicide crisis hotline services into the behavioral health managed care contract at this time, while Representative Tanner noted prior intent language had only required a cost-benefit analysis and that any change would need more detail. Representative Van der Woude said the House committee was committed to a bill holding back about $21 million for RESHAB, with audit and oversight provisions, and raised concerns about rural health fund oversight, provider rate reductions, and Medicaid expansion spending.
Members then questioned the chairs about possible policy changes to reduce costs, including reviewing programs not in Idaho Code, restoring provider rates if revenues improve, and adding work requirements or enrollment caps to Medicaid expansion. Van der Woude said he was drafting a bill that would let Medicaid expansion expire and restart with work requirements and a cap, and he said he would support an asset-based waiver request for people with substantial assets. Several members raised concerns about the human impact of cuts, especially in adult dental and developmental services, while others emphasized the need for clearer evaluation tools and better return-on-investment data for programs. Van der Woude explained that RESHAB funding concerns stemmed from unclear assessment standards and the loss of a prior evaluation tool in litigation, and Senator Wintrow cautioned that a straight $21 million reduction could harm services and providers.
The committee then heard from House Agricultural Affairs Chair Gerald Raymond, who reviewed agriculture-related budget items and emphasized the importance of dedicated funds, research, and invasive species prevention. He highlighted funding for quagga mussel prevention, Mormon cricket control, Japanese beetles, and carnal bunt response through a deficiency warrant, and said prevention at boat check stations is cheaper than treatment. He also discussed the University of Idaho dairy/cafe project, saying the facility was nearing completion and expected to have about 400 cows milking by the end of the summer. Members asked about the impact of recent cuts on check stations, and Raymond said his committee had not yet discussed that issue but would consider it, and that the Snake River Basin study had mostly been left to the resource committees. The meeting ended with notice that work groups would meet immediately after adjournment and that budget-setting would begin the next day, with the committee reconvening at 7:15 a.m. and the full committee at 8:00 a.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- But some of these other type of professions.
- I believe there were several cases of a lot of people practicing in the state of Missouri that did not
- Missouri is very interested in the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state of Missouri
- Their traditional path for a person who lives in the state goes to University of Missouri, For a person
- who lives in the state, goes to University of Missouri or Rolla, UMKC, what have you, earns a degree
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- Members, points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day for introduction of guests who are
- I'm going to vote of the vote of 50s, President of Gress.
- He was fortunate to be accepted into all the ones he applied for and settled on the University of Arizona
- He was fortunate to be accepted into all the ones he applied for and settled on the University of Arizona
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 23 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of America and to the Republic of which stands, one nation, a common around, and the people of liberty
- The next order of business is reports of committee.
- The Journal of the Session of May 4, 26, is not.
- The next order of business is the introduction of guests.
- of Commerce.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, committee reports, and approval of the prior journal. Members also granted several leaves of absence and welcomed a number of guests, including Ireland’s Consul General and Deputy Consul General, student shadows, an intern, and the Neshaminy High School baseball team, which was recognized for winning the 2026 PIAA Class 6A state championship. The chamber then recessed briefly for an Education Committee meeting and party caucuses before returning to session.
On the floor, the Senate advanced several measures. Senate Bill 362, addressing SNAP skimming, passed 49-0 after remarks about protecting food assistance benefits from theft. Senate Bill 469, providing discounted fishing and hunting licenses for current and retired law enforcement, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was withdrawn. Senate Bill 730, codifying Pennsylvania POLST forms for end-of-life medical orders, saw a tabled amendment from Senator Boscola on physician-assisted dying after a 28-21 vote, then passed 49-0. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 1206 clarifying a temporary license pending FDA approval, and sent House Bill 1344 and Senate Bill 1377 to the House after unanimous final passage.
Other bills were moved to appropriations or held in order, including Senate Bill 49, House Bill 96, Senate Bill 535, Senate Bill 536, House Bill 538, Senate Bill 743, Senate Bill 1262, Senate Bill 1273, House Bill 1286, and Senate Bill 1372. House Bill 1862 and House Bill 2017 each received amendments and were re-referred to the Appropriations Committee. The Senate also agreed to consider newly reported committee bills, including measures from Finance, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, and Education.
In petitions and remonstrances, Senators Tartaglione and Costa focused on minimum wage and utility affordability, urging action on consumer protections, LIHEAP funding, data center energy costs, and related energy policy. The session concluded with the signing of House Bill 1877 in the presence of the Senate and a recess until June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., unless recalled earlier.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 17, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 33
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- That is the power of our teachers. That is the power of education.
- That is the power of our teachers. That is the power of education.
- </c><00:19:32.600><c> us</c><00:19:32.760><c> in</c> all of us in these seats all of us in all of us
- I have the honor of recognizing Miss Kimberly Kim as a recipient of the 2024 Milken Teacher of Promise
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- High property insurance, cost of eggs, cost of a multiplicity of medications that they have to take,
- He would have been graduating from the University of South Florida in May, full of plans, full of dreams
- Senators, this bill establishes the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute for purposes
- In 2015, the Diabetes Institute at the University of Florida was founded to serve as an umbrella organization
- In 2015, the Diabetes Institute at the University of Florida was founded to serve as an umbrella organization
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard and advanced a series of bills covering transportation, unemployment benefits, public records, education, law enforcement, and health. Senator Massullo’s SB 488, the DHSMV agency package, would update fuel tax and motor carrier definitions, raise the crash-reporting damage threshold from $500 to $2,000, expand email use for certain DHSMV transactions, and align tank vehicle definitions with federal rules; SB 490 would create a related public records exemption for certain email records. Both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 892, revising enhanced sentencing procedures for repeat offenders, and SB 124, which cleans up and clarifies Florida Virtual School statutes without changing day-to-day operations.
The most debated measure was SB 216, which would tighten reemployment assistance eligibility by adding work-search and interview requirements, requiring more frequent identity and eligibility verification, and expanding fraud reporting and information sharing. Supporters said the bill targets fraud and improves program integrity; opponents, including labor advocates and several senators, argued it would create burdens for legitimate claimants, especially rural residents, seniors, and workers facing layoffs, and could sharply reduce access to benefits. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 382 on e-bike safety, requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating a task force to study broader regulation. Testimony from a parent who lost her son in an e-scooter crash prompted discussion about whether scooters should be included in the bill.
Additional bills advanced included SB 584, strengthening oversight of commercial driving schools and giving DHSMV and county tax collectors more enforcement tools; CS/SB 656, formally codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force within FDLE and renaming the related grant program; and SB 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, treatment, education, and outreach. All were reported favorably with support from law enforcement, advocacy groups, and institutional representatives. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent four counties: Graham, Greenlee, Cochise, a portion of Pima County, and a portion of Santa
- You know, different things as far as valuations notices, all of those types of things.
- ..the assessors and the government are representing, like, the whole bulk of all of them.
- Nice to see all of you.
- I'm here representing the University of Arizona. Mr.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes, property tax, electronic communication, tax assessment, tax correction, real estate, agriculture, tax classification, land use, nonprofit organizations, transaction privilege tax, tax exemption, textbook rental, education, business leasing
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 10th, 2025
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- She is the intern for the House and a student of Auburn University here in Montgomery.
- > of two boys, the eldest of whom sadly of two boys, the eldest of whom sadly passed<00:27:23.679><c>
- Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama that the
- </c> the west part of the country of this the west part of the country of this beautiful<00:31:39.440
- Your running back's going to the University of Alabama. >> Yeah. >> Um, you got another defensive lineman
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Countering Climate Change – Senator Rob Kupec May 26th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think having more of us together kind of educates more of our colleagues on what we're thinking
- So, the idea of a solar pollinator, and this is also something like the University of Minnesota at Morris
- > like</c><00:04:42.320><c> the</c><00:04:42.560><c> University</c><00:04:42.880><c> of</c> something
- like the University of something like the University of Minnesota<00:04:43.440><c> at</c><00:04:43.600
- place of 40 hours of training.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Prioritizing Infrastructure Projects | Senator Sandy Pappas Mar 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We own a lot of buildings, but it's also the University of Minnesota, all their campuses, and all of
- , but it's also the University of<00:03:31.680><c> Minnesota,</c><00:03:32.159><c> all</c><00:03:32.319
- </c> all of the Minnesota State campuses. all of the Minnesota State campuses.
- A lot of people are unhappy. state. A lot of people are unhappy.
- </c> of my Democratic members to vote for it. of my Democratic members to vote for it.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- and others of 170 million.
- </c> section one and two of House Bill 25. section one and two of House Bill 25.
- of that.
- The amendment before you amends paragraph 3, Department of Corrections section of HB 2.
- I'm the administrator of logistics for the Department of Corrections.
Committee:
Senate Capital Budget
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/7/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- First order of business is approval of the minutes for May 5th.
- </c> uh not aware of any hostages. uh not aware of any hostages.
- They want months of of summer right now.
- There are a lot of problems in the labor bill. That doesn't need to be one of them.
- </c><00:10:51.360><c> of</c> Humphrey and was a University of Humphrey and was a University of Minnesota
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-06-05 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- MEDICINE AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
- HIS LEGACY OF SERVICE TO OUR STATE ENDURES. MEMBERS, I ASK FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HIS HONOR.
- SPEAKER. >> MEMBERS AND VISITORS OF THE GALLERY PLEASE RISE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
- THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION THREE D ARTICLE THREE OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
- THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF SECTION THREE D ARTICLE THREE OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- By your vote, the confirmation of appointees on Tabs 1 through 4 is reported favorably.
- That's where we are, and that's the role of this committee.
- And also for the collegiality of all of our senators who really look for the best policy in coming out
- of this committee to set the course for the state of Florida and for these wonderful students.
- And today I'm on the other side of this dais as chair of this committee.
Committee:
Senate Education Postsecondary
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education Postsecondary met briefly, confirmed that a quorum was present, and welcomed visiting students from the College of Central Florida and other counties. The committee then took up confirmation hearings for appointments on Tabs 1 through 4, with Senator Simon moving to recommend confirmation of all appointees and the motion seconded. The roll call vote was favorable, and the appointees were reported favorably.
After the vote, members offered remarks thanking committee staff for their work and praising Florida’s higher education system, state colleges, and universities. Chair Calatayud noted this was the committee’s final meeting and encouraged the visiting students to stay engaged in advocacy and public service. Senator Harrell also commended the committee’s policy work and funding support for higher education.
With no further business, Senator Simon moved to adjourn. There was no objection, and the committee adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 08:30 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Tyler graduated with an economics degree from Oklahoma State University in May of 2017.
- is anxious to continue his legacy of farming and ranching.
- I'm from Garborough, Oklahoma, north central part of the state. I was actively involved in FFA.
- Attended Oklahoma State University, immediately came back to the farm.
- The group of trucks that helped move grain, fertilizer, lime, and as well as cattle.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife