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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- There's religious plates, there's a clothing company plate, State 48, which I support.
- So, looking for your support, and with that, I vote aye. Representative Bliss votes aye.
- But I wanted to go on record saying that I am fully supportive of this concept.
- I think that we need to support all veterans from all walks of life.
- And so I think we have an obligation to be supporting our veterans, and I vote aye.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions and proclamations, including a proclamation designating March 10 as Cade’s Day in honor of Cade Keller and suicide prevention efforts. Members also welcomed guests from schools, cities, and medical and advocacy groups, and the clerk announced committee assignments and bill referrals.
The chamber then moved through committee-of-the-whole action on several bills. HB 2946 and HB 4018 were amended and given do pass recommendations. In a later committee-of-the-whole, HB 2083, HB 2308, HB 2388, and HB 2389 were considered; HB 2083, HB 2308, and HB 2388 received do pass recommendations as amended, while HB 2389 drew debate over environmental review for power plants, with supporters arguing it would lower energy costs and opponents saying it weakened oversight. The House also retained HB 4030 and HCR 2052 on the calendar.
The House then took up third-reading votes on a long list of measures. Bills that passed included HB 2047 on forcible entry and detainer, HB 2127 on special license plates, HB 2344 on the local government investment pool, HB 2371 on dissolution of marriage, HB 2140 and HB 2620 on financial institutions and veterans services, HB 2429 on short-term rentals, HB 2434 on the prescription monitoring program, HB 2437 on emergency medical services, HB 2444 on pharmacy-based testing and treatment, HB 2573 on DUI-related psychotherapy treatment, HB 2601 on state highways and routes, HB 2781 on solar energy power plants, HB 2914 on cameras in long-term care rooms, HB 2968 on evidence in child custody proceedings, HB 4043 on public schools, HB 4064 on municipal improvement districts, HB 4130 on local government budgets, and HCM 2016 renaming a stretch of U.S. Route 191 as Chief Barbonsito Highway. HB 2726 on sleep apnea treatment failed, and HB 2123 failed on reconsideration after a close vote. Several votes featured debate over housing, energy, veterans’ services, pharmacy scope, family-court evidence rules, and the balance between local control and state oversight.
The session ended with committee announcements for the following week, personal privilege remarks, and a motion to adjourn until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, which was adopted.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Permit to carry holders possession of firearms in Capitol Complex 3/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Please support the bill.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Wave and support. Wave and support. Steve, is it B-A-H-N-E-R, Boehner? Mr.
- Southeast, waves and support. Thank you. Victoria Zep. Wave and support.
- So, consequently, I will enthusiastically support your nomination.
- So, consequently, I will enthusiastically support your nomination.
- And so consequently, I will enthusiastically support Mr.
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
Summary:
The committee met to consider a large slate of appointments, with the main discussion centered on the confirmation of Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Harris testified about her background in state service and outlined agency priorities including Medicaid financial accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, behavioral health redesign, rural health access, workforce recruitment, and use of technology and AI. Senators questioned her extensively about the Hope Florida/Medicaid settlement controversy, opioid settlement-funded advertising campaigns tied to marijuana prevention and the 2024 Amendment 3 election, public records compliance, abortion reporting and enforcement under the Heartbeat Protection Act, managed care denials, value-based purchasing, and Medicaid funding pressures. After debate, the committee voted to recommend her confirmation, with Senator Polsky voting no.
The committee then considered Anna Ortega and Robert Payne for the Florida Public Service Commission. Ortega, a current PSC commissioner and former staff advisor, discussed utility regulation, data center load issues, ratepayer protections, transparency in PSC decisions, and lessons from other states. Payne, a former legislator and longtime utility co-op employee, emphasized his technical background and the need to balance utility returns with consumer affordability. Both nominees were confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes and recommended favorably to the full Senate.
Next, the committee heard from Jeffrey Aaron for reappointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission. Aaron described PERC’s role in public-sector labor disputes and said his work had been upheld in appellate courts without reversal. Senators questioned him about his law firm’s state contracts, his role as chairman of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s PAC, and his connection to the Hope Florida Foundation matter; he declined to discuss the pending investigation. Public testimony included opposition from Florida Voice for the Unborn. The committee nevertheless recommended his confirmation, with several no votes. Finally, the committee approved the remaining appointees on tabs 5 through 46 in a single vote, postponing Dr. John Littell and DCF Secretary Hatch, and then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Five - Monday, February 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To speak in support of the bill. Proceed, lady. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Support. And thank you, Mr. Speaker. With that, I renew my motion.
- Well, I appreciate your support and everybody else's support. And literally, that's my last year.
- Speaker, I want to go on the record in supporting this bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- , so I encourage the body to support this bill.
Summary:
The Missouri House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 113-0 roll call vote. Members then offered several points of personal privilege recognizing military history, student heroes who responded to a medical emergency at South Tech High School, Black History Month remarks on Maya Angelou, student athletic achievements, and a moment of silence for former Fire Chief Henry Williams. The House also welcomed special guests, including a student shadowing a member and former Rep. Ben Baker in his role with USDA Rural Development.
The chamber then took up several bills. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2014, the supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, was debated at length over constitutional concerns about MODOT funding and the need for disaster relief, Medicaid, and mental health appropriations; it passed 130-11. House Bill 2189, allowing five-year vehicle registrations and removing the even-odd model-year restriction, passed 143-0 after members discussed county clerks, tax payment verification, and the bill’s lack of fiscal impact. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1790, which changes ballot language requirements including Hancock Amendment-related wording and levy examples, passed 114-24.
House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2178, dealing with property tax assessment limits and appeal procedures, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would cap annual increases and help taxpayers, while opponents argued a floor amendment was not vetted, could shift burdens to schools and fire districts, and might harm local revenues; it passed 86-53. House Bill 1844, the athletic trainer compact, passed 117-27 with support framed around workforce mobility and rural health access. The House also perfected House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1663, which removes the sunset from Missouri’s Save Women’s Sports Act; debate centered on fairness in women’s athletics versus concerns about discrimination, local control, and the lack of a broader policy review, and the chamber adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements, including a blue alert and the death of a Christian County deputy, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until February 24, 2026.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Please support SB 17. Please support SB 17. Thank you. Thank you, Regina.
- Speaking in support, is that right? That's correct.
- Madam Chair, expert, yes, support or limit. Either way.
- Is there anyone here in support of Senate Bill 41?
- We support Senate Bill 41.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I am here today in support of both House Bill 503 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 115.
- So with that, I will be supporting the motion. I think this is a good move.
- On this slide, you can see the performance measures related to district support and services.
- Thank you, legislators, for your support of this program.
- We also like to reach out and support programs in our area.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Sep 11th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, the support that you give us helps in that endeavor.
- Yes, I do support requests for data; I think that is very important.
- I thank all of you for your support and I will.
- So, how do we... really support those transitions of care?
- How at time of delivery, utilize peer support and family support workers at our local hospitals.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe we should support that growth responsibly.
- Chairman and members, I urge support for this bill.
- Members, I urge support for this bill.
- Emily Dove with Texas 2036 here in support of HB 5148.
- We are strongly in support of this bill.
Bills:
HB447 , HB897 , HB993 , HB2673 , HB3671 , HB3680 , HB3897 , HB4506 , HB4753 , HB4812 , HB4894 , HB5148 , HB5437 , HB5650 , HB5652 , HB5654 , HB5656 , HB5661 , HB5665
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
Keywords:
traffic impact studies, municipal utility district, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, HB 897, Texas land sale, state property, Austin real estate, Travis County, General Land Office, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state records facility, archives building, library funding, capital improvements, lease of state land, public land disposition
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and what we're not going to support.
- And the economic support benefits a wide variety of industries.
- Supporting too much talent, and we would love to keep more of it here in Texas.
- To support the growing film industry within Texas.
- That support film crews.
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, youth camp, summer camp, camp safety, emergency operations plan, emergency preparedness, evacuation drill, camp staff training, volunteer training, camper safety, lost camper, natural disaster, fire safety, mass casualty
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge you to support this Bill.
- We passed a resolution in full support of this bill. I ask for you to support it. Thank you.
- I, you know, had very supporting parents.
- We need to support it and keep working on it.
- We do have one appearance form waiving in support. So and post till Florida PTA waiving in support.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Christine Hurley, County Administrator from Monroe County, waves in support.
- We have Brett Cypress from On-Site Performance, waving in support.
- David Chowell from JEA is a proponent, waving in support.
- And I look forward to supporting it. Thank you.
- So this bill is supported by DEP and by the water management district.
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee heard and acted on several bills related to wetlands, emergency management, fishing licenses, disaster recovery, the Florida Keys, brownfields, wastewater treatment, and spring protection. HB 1175 on mitigation banking drew the most discussion, with supporters saying it would create more predictable release of mitigation credits and help address shortages, while opponents warned it could weaken watershed-based wetland protection and allow credits to be used farther from the impact site. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment making the changes prospective after July 1, 2025, and then reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 12-3 vote.
The committee also considered HB 1535, a broad emergency management strike-all that would expand local storm-preparedness information, debris removal coordination, shelter planning, permitting procedures after storms, limits on post-storm fee increases and moratoria, and changes to election procedures after disasters. Members raised questions about FEMA coordination, shelter standards, impact fees, and the 100-mile post-storm land-use restrictions. After adopting the strike-all, the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute on a 17-0 vote. HB 673, which would extend the same fishing-license convenience to freshwater guides that saltwater captains already have, and HB 705, which extends a public-records exemption for disaster recovery assistance applicants, were both reported favorably without amendment.
Later, the committee approved HB 995 for the Florida Keys, which combines affordable-housing incentives, a Habitat for Humanity bond exemption, an extension of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, and a modest increase in hurricane evacuation time to allow additional residential permits; it was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. HB 733 on brownfields received a technical strike-all and was also reported favorably. HB 645 creating a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems passed unanimously, and HB 691 on a reclaimed-water project tied to Outstanding Florida Springs passed 16-1 after concerns were raised about cost, water quality, and whether the bill could broaden the intent of existing spring-protection law. The meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida Sheriff's Association supports this bill.
- Florida Sheriff's Association supports this bill.
- We have Barney Bishop, Florida Smart Justice Alliance, waving in support.
- We have Allie McNar, waving in support, Florida Sheriff's Association.
- I do not think this is a good bill, but I support the regulatory aspects of it.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders.
The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection.
Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Session Jun 19th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I rise in support of the override. I want to be very brief.
- Speaker, I rise in support of overriding the veto of House Bill 314.
- I want to thank many of you for your previous support of this bipartisan bill.
- I rise briefly to support this veto override.
- I stand in strong support of a veto override on House Bill 195.
Summary:
The Alaska Legislature met in joint session to consider gubernatorial vetoes of five bills. Members first took up House Bill 52 on minors and psychiatric hospitals, with supporters arguing it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting around seclusion and restraint in psychiatric facilities. Opponents of the veto cited DOJ findings and media reports about abuses at a North Star facility. The override failed, 36-24, falling short of the 40 votes needed.
The joint session then considered Senate Bill 41 on mental health education. Supporters said it would help develop age-appropriate mental health curriculum and could aid suicide prevention, while critics argued it was mischaracterized and did not impose a state takeover of local schools. The veto override failed, 38-22. Members next considered House Bill 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, focusing on the AELS Board’s continuation and the need for professional oversight during major infrastructure work. That override passed, 45-15.
The legislature then voted on Senate Bill 21, the Alaska Work and Save Program, which supporters said would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds into retirement accounts. The override failed, 39-21. Finally, House Bill 195 on pharmacists and physician assistants was debated as a health care access measure that would let pharmacists provide more services under a standard-of-care model; supporters said it would reduce costs and improve access, while some members raised concerns about scope and abortion-related issues. The veto override passed, 43-17. The joint session then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, I will mainly be supporting with facilitating and going through the agenda.
- This would be able to support with the work that we're doing, hire a consultant to be able to support
- This would be able to support with the work that we're doing, hire a consultant to be able to support
- us, This would be able to support the work that we're doing, hire a consultant to be able to support
- We'd love to get this flushed out, and we could utilize your support.
Summary:
The commission met to approve the May 11 minutes, review a legislative funding update, finalize subcommittees, and plan for an upcoming visit by President José Neves of Cabo Verde. The minutes were approved after a motion and second. The chair reported that Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment was partially adopted, securing $125,000 for the commission, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial approval; the portion allowing new commissioners to be added later was not adopted, leaving one vacancy unresolved for now.
Members discussed organizing the work into subcommittees. The commission ultimately voted to create four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. There was discussion about whether legislators should serve on the fundraising-related group, with concerns raised about ethics and a suggestion to rename it Organizational Development. Several members volunteered for multiple committees, and the chair asked members to confirm assignments within about two weeks so subcommittees could begin meeting before the next full commission meeting.
The commission also planned for President Neves’s visit on Friday, with a smaller commissioner-only meeting at 10:30 a.m. followed by a larger community gathering from 11 a.m. to noon. Members were encouraged to attend, bring guests to the public event, and help identify commissioners who could speak at the smaller meeting. In public comment, members suggested meeting with leaders of other cultural institutions to learn from their experience, discussed compiling a fuller calendar of Cape Verdean events across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and noted that the commission’s website and public meeting materials are already available online. The meeting adjourned by motion and vote.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Support services, including financial, facilities, purchasing, and the loan program, have been reporting
- The Langdon Group has government support expertise in public involvement, partnering, facilitation, and
- I looked at Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, which supports consolidation with those recommendations
- support services group that exists with the Department of Water Resources.
- been pretty unanimous support for this merger.
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It actually supports all Texans.
- granted under a supported decision-making agreement.
- I'm here to support the bill. My name is Gary Zimmerman.
- We statutory probate court support this.
- Statutory probate courts, uh, support this bill.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Other testimony in support of HB 1596. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
- We do stand in support of House Bill 1596.
- Other testimony in support of 1596? Thank you. All right. Thank you.
- Other testimony in support of 1596? Testimony in opposition to 1596.
- and that voters have already told us that they support?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on HB 1596, which would change low-level marijuana and THC possession and paraphernalia offenses into non-criminal citations or infractions, with fines and court procedures varying by amount and age. The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to reduce burdens on law enforcement, prosecutors, indigent defense, and the courts, while still deterring possession; testimony from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents supported the bill but suggested an amendment to keep those under 21 in infraction status rather than non-criminal citation status, to align more closely with alcohol laws. Committee members questioned whether the bill was based on weight rather than potency, how it would affect criminal records, and whether the proposed amendment would treat 20-year-olds with marijuana similarly to 20-year-olds with alcohol.
Opposition came from the Chiefs of Police Association, Ward County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association, which argued the bill would decriminalize a Schedule I substance and move North Dakota toward legalization contrary to voter decisions. They also said existing local plea practices already reduce workload and that the bill would still leave law enforcement with evidence handling and reporting duties. After debate, the committee adopted a do not pass recommendation on HB 1596 by a 5-2 vote.
The committee then took up HB 1416, a gaming-related bill involving charitable gaming and the ability to conduct multiple gaming activities at a site. Members discussed concerns about rural facilities, local flexibility, and whether the bill was necessary given that gaming activities can be paused or covered during another event. Senator Myrdal moved a do not pass recommendation, which passed on a 5-2 vote. The committee then adjourned until the next morning, with two bills still pending for later consideration.
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:
- This is my third time testifying before the Joint Committee in support of rodenticides bills.
- Lincoln passed this spring at town meeting with near unanimous support.
- Education works, and residents support proven alternatives that do not endanger other wildlife.
- I'm here from Topsfield to support... I've been here before.
- I'm here from Topsfield to support the home rule petitions that are on the docket today.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a brief hybrid hearing on late-file bills, with Chair Becca Rausch outlining procedures and limiting testimony to three minutes. The hearing focused on six home rule petitions from Ayer, Boxborough, Groton, Lincoln, Nahant, and Sharon that would restrict or prohibit the use of anticoagulant rodenticides, referred to by speakers as harmful “escars.”
Testimony was uniformly in support of the petitions. Speakers including Christine Goulet, Heather Packard of Mass Audubon, Carrie Stamos of Save Lincoln Wildlife, and Lisa Nayan de Muel described the dangers of these poisons to bald eagles, other wildlife, pets, and ecosystems, and argued that towns had already shown local support for restrictions. Several witnesses said non-rodenticide pest management methods and integrated pest management can work effectively, and urged the committee to report the bills favorably. Mass Audubon also framed the local petitions as a step toward a broader statewide ban, citing recent action in Rhode Island, California, and other states.
No opposition testimony was presented, and no votes were taken during the hearing. After the final witness, the chair asked whether anyone else wished to be heard and then adjourned the meeting.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill supports families, providers, and Florida's workforce. That's the bill, Mr. Chair.
- It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
- Schools, Marcus McMiller, waiving in support.
- Schools, Marcus McMiller, waiving and support.
- So I thank you all for your support on this good bill. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered three bills and reported each favorably. SB 1318, by Senator Rodriguez, made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was passed without debate or amendments.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690, by Senator Claudio, which updates child care and early learning laws, including transparency, accountability, terminology, and regulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify rulemaking authority by specifying the State Board of Education rather than the Department of Education. Senator Berman raised a concern about the bill’s removal of a parent-notification requirement related to leaving children in vehicles, and the sponsor said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182, by Senator Jones, on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment was adopted that refocused the program on schools with D or F grades, allowed districts and charter schools to place mentors, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and directed the Department of Education to set standards and create a contract template. Supportive appearance forms were filed by Nancy Lothar and Orange County Public Schools. The bill was reported favorably, and the meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and recognizing Kathy Missouri for her service.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 24th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- A doula is a healthcare professional who is specifically trained in labor and childbirth support.
- I'm here representing myself as well as GALS, Giving Austin Labor Support, the Texas Doula Association
- We are here to provide informational, educational, and emotional support. physical, and advocacy support
- Part of some doulas' training includes loss support and helping families as they navigate that process
- , breastfeeding support, and newborn care.
Keywords:
maternal health, mortality review, health committee, obstetrics, public health, Medicaid, cancer treatment, healthcare reimbursement, physical therapy, dental services, protheses, compression garments, mortality, morbidity, doula services, disparities, Black women, maternal mortality, health disparities, socioeconomic status