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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Waves in support. And we have Maureen Wagner, Election Law Center at FSU. Waves in support.
- We have Aaron DePietro, Florida Family Voice, waving in support. Yes, come up. You're recognized.
- Aaron DiPietro with Florida Family Voice, we are in strong support of HB 293, which establishes the Office
- Aunt Avia, waving in support. George Chamizzo, Do No Harm, waving in support.
- Barney Bishop, waving in support. Captain James Cunningham, waving in support.
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee heard a long agenda of bills covering education, public safety, local government, labor relations, and foreign policy. Early measures included HB 1055, which would support Florida State University’s Election Law Center; CS/HB 4073, a Leon County local bill updating career service rules for sheriff’s office employees; CS/HB 253, creating penalties for license plate obscuring devices and misuse of emergency-style lights; and HB 293, codifying the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s Office and creating a liaison and advisory council. Members raised questions on academic freedom in HB 1055 and on church-state concerns and oversight in HB 293, but both bills advanced after supportive testimony from university, faith-based, and law enforcement representatives. The committee also approved HB 4029, a local bill for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, and HB 889, requiring classroom driver education for minors before licensure, with supporters emphasizing roadway safety and teen crash reduction.
The committee then took up PCS/HB 731, which would require standardized testing for admission to health-related degree programs at state universities. The sponsor argued the bill would ensure qualified applicants and objective admissions standards, while several members and public witnesses raised concerns that it would duplicate existing requirements like the MCAT and create unnecessary barriers; the bill still passed, though with several no votes. HB 1519, expanding Florida’s anti-BDS law to cover academic boycotts, nonprofits, local governments, and certain grants, drew strong support from Jewish organizations and strong opposition from speakers who argued it chilled free speech and punished criticism of Israel. After an amendment narrowing and clarifying parts of the bill, it passed favorably as a committee substitute.
The most contentious debate came on HB 1387, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission procedures and public-sector union rules. Supporters said the bill would streamline PERC processes, improve fairness, and address cases where unions were certified with very low participation; opponents, including teachers and labor advocates, said it weakened collective bargaining and public employee rights. After a strike-all amendment and extensive testimony, the bill passed as a committee substitute. The committee also approved HB 351, which adds extreme speeding to reckless driving and increases penalties, after removing impoundment language in an amendment, and PCB GOS 25-07, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial waiver of parental notice/consent for abortion. The meeting adjourned after all measures were reported favorably.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- be their own family and stuff.
- </c> our top priority uh our dining services our top priority uh our dining services providers<00:21:
- </c> champagne or wine during their service champagne or wine during their service um<00:47:54.920><c
- </c> missed the County Board was in support missed the County Board was in support was<01:13:46.239><
- We're very supportive of this effort.
Bills:
HF1262 , HF1741 , HF472 , HF1668 , HF2055 , HF1786 , HF1876 , HF1089 , HF1121 , HF509 , HF1545 , HF2027 , HF642
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Reentry Committee Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and then the last piece is around expanding job support services to individuals and... support services
- To be able to provide those services to all who are in need... provide those services to all who are
- So... most likely to need that service.
- focusing on understanding child support. around understanding child support obligations and amending
- child support orders.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board. Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board.
- </c> to the Tuscaloosa County Civil Service to the Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board<00:23:26.559
- </c><00:35:33.280><c> Village</c><00:35:33.839><c> and</c><00:35:34.160><c> service</c> Cibil Smith Family
- Village and service Cibil Smith Family Village and service as<00:35:34.640><c> chair</c><00:35:34.880
- </c> through and I'm here to support you. through and I'm here to support you.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 29 senators present. The chamber adopted the previous day’s journal, allowed bill introductions throughout the day, and received multiple House messages referring local bills and proposed constitutional amendments to the Committee on Local Legislation, along with a lieutenant governor’s confirmation referral to the Committee on Confirmations.
Committee reports were then received from several standing committees. The Senate confirmed a series of gubernatorial and other appointments, including Michael Kulovitz and Barbara Maul to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees, Logan Glass to the Educational Television Commission, Ed Croll and James Harris to the Alabama Committee on Monument Protection, Matt Barnes to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, Scott Moes and Jeffrey Wilson to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Jeffrey L. Cameman to the Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board. The Senate also received favorable committee reports on numerous bills from Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Health Care, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Local Legislation, with several bills amended or substituted and placed on the next day’s calendar.
On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar from the Rules Committee and passed several bills. Senate Bill 101 extended the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors to October 1, 2028. Senate Bill 93, as amended, allowed certain municipalities with populations of 12,000 or more and even-numbered councils to authorize a mayoral tie-breaking vote by council resolution. Senate Bill 115 created a competitive-bidding exemption for certain expenditures of $15,000 or less involving rolling stock, with quote and approval requirements. Senate Bill 131 on county subdivisions was amended and passed. Senate Bill 30, known as “Trey’s Law,” would make certain nondisclosure provisions unenforceable in cases involving sexual abuse victims; the sponsor described it as protecting survivors from being silenced, while Senator Albritton cautioned about the broader effects on settlements and institutions.
The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Joint Resolution 19 honoring the life and legacy of Anna Smith Bedsole Holmes, and Senate Joint Resolution 20 commending the Alabama Birth Equity Initiative. The Rules Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the listed bills were taken up and passed or advanced by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- IDLA is an essential service in Idaho.
- And so with that, I would ask for your support. And so with that, I would ask for your support.
- You have the Wolf family and the Sanchez family here. If you'd all say hi to them. Welcome.
- But I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for supporting this bill and supporting the kids
- But I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for supporting this bill and supporting the kids
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In its seventh year, the Kinship Navigation Grant supports services for kinship families, relatives,
- Moving on to the Division of Public Health Services.
- home visiting services to qualified families.
- Substance Abuse Services.
- It includes 12 limited-service FTPs.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 041 Feb 24th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for the families. for the families.
- Babies are being born left and right because people have jobs and can support those growing families.
- And can support those growing families.
- It supports the coal workers and it supports the coal workers in being hired immediately, and it supports
- It supports the coal workers that and it It supports the coal workers that and it supports<01:14:36.159
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But I support the bill, and I support it from a personal standpoint. My nephew plays for LSU.
- We have a couple of cards in support, green cards in support, providing information needed. Mr.
- Like I said, I've just seen this play out in my own family, and I've talked to other people's families
- We appreciate your service to our community.
- Chris Alexander, well, in support.
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 14 with a quorum and heard several recommitted public-records and government-transparency bills, along with one local audit bill and one campaign-solicitation bill. HB 55 by Rep. Villio would prohibit intentional public disclosure of juror identifying information and create a public records exception; after adopting technical amendments, the committee reported it favorably as amended. HB 608 by Rep. Chassion would make documents tied to intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs confidential; supporters said it protects student-athletes and institutional competitiveness, while the Louisiana Press Association argued it would shield public money and reduce transparency. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 9-3.
HB 1045 by Rep. LaCombe would raise the audit threshold for certain local auditees in a limited parish-specific application, with an amendment tying annual audits to entities in Pointe Coupee Parish above a revised revenue level and indexing the threshold to CPI. Committee members and local-government groups said the change would reduce unnecessary audit costs for small water and special districts while preserving oversight; it was reported favorably as amended. HB 1035 by Rep. Beham would add penalties for exploitative campaign fundraising aimed at elderly people; supporters described scam-like tactics and recurring withdrawals, while some members questioned how it would be enforced and whether existing fraud laws already covered the conduct. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably by a 7-5 vote.
HB 1049 by Rep. Owen would tighten open-meetings requirements by improving notice posting, minutes, and training expectations for those presiding over public bodies. Supporters said it would help volunteers and small boards comply with the law, while the Police Jury Association raised cost and staffing concerns for thousands of local entities; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1177 by Rep. Zerang would create a public-records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing lottery licenses, prompted by concerns that lottery winners could be harassed by animal-rights activists; it was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, two other bills were deferred at the sponsors’ request, and the committee adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this is strong support from us, and we look forward to supporting Senator Maisel's bill as well
- Thank you for your support.
- I couldn't support it more.
- I support freedom.
- We support the intent.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
teacher certification, certification appeals, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Teacher Certification Appeals Council, educator licensure, teaching license, teacher licensure, appeals process, certification denial, administrative appeal, special meeting, board president, retroactive application, education board, Louisiana teachers, Department of Education, statutory entities, re-creation, termination date
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We asked you to support this bill.
- They will need added support. Thank you. They will need added support. Mr. Chair. Yes, Mr.
- I am here as a community leader speaking on behalf of families across Arizona at a time when families
- I also strongly support...
- law and supporting the United States of America.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
immigration, public benefits, asylum, verification, Arizona Revised Statutes, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, immigration enforcement, probation, law enforcement, court notification, civil rights
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Four - Thursday, February 19
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For boating families like this, this vote is not theoretical.
- For boating families like this, this vote is not theoretical.
- I believe in regulation, and I do support mom-and-pop businesses.
- So I do support prosecutors, I do support public safety officers, but I do not think that we are ready
- Only one Republican voted to support it.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> family, Representative Miles, England. family, Representative Miles, England.
- </c> community's infrastructure to support community's infrastructure to support that<01:32:07.520><c
- </c><01:43:37.840><c> That's</c> bedrooms, single family home. That's bedrooms, single family home.
- </c> adequate, and reasonably priced service. adequate, and reasonably priced service.
- [Applause] Some of our families came centuries ago. Some of our families came centuries ago.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- by including studying programs services by including studying programs and<00:06:40.800><c> services
- </c> service. Favorable. service. Favorable.
- </c><00:18:17.280><c> Services,</c> Rehabilitative Pre-release Services, Rehabilitative Pre-release Services
- </c> comprehensive rehabilitative services comprehensive rehabilitative services that<00:18:48.240><c
- 39.760><c> product</c> support support the committee product support support the committee product but
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection.(7-20-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- . service. service.
- of my service.
- </c> of my service. of my service.
- Militia men found that their service was a major advancement in gaining political support while running
- Come visit us, and thank you for your support. It came through the Thomas Barbie family.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . service. service.
- I'm supporting 100%. But but you you. I'm supporting 100%.
- Folks saying they're not supporting<02:10:07.119><c> something,</c> supporting something, supporting
- I support who supports me.
- Quality assured<02:33:07.120><c> supporting</c> assured supporting assured supporting >> is<02:
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- Any additional witnesses in support? Anybody want to? add on in support of the bill.
- So I am here to support this bill and I hope that you all support it as well. Thank you so much.
- Jessica Gott on behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
- There may be instances where test takers themselves may be getting tutoring or support from family members
- , and support economic growth.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Mar 20th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And I believe that the families need this money to Buy food for their family, pay their utility rates
- So we support the bill. Thank you. Thank you so much.
- I urge your support. Thank you. Thank you so much.
- that, so we do have that she's supported.
- We stand in strong support of this.
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your support. Thank you. Any further discussion?
- Madam Chair, your committee on health and human services. So ordered.
- Human Services Committee be adopted. Any discussion?
- Thank you so much for your service.
- We support youth and adults seeking protected health care services by opposing hurtful and misguided
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members then introduced a number of guests and delegations, with a major theme being Arizona Creative Economy Day and the presence of artists, arts advocates, and cultural organizations at the Capitol. Several members highlighted the economic and community value of the arts, and other personal privilege remarks recognized farm workers, Women’s History Month honorees, and Transgender Day of Visibility.
The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Senate bills. SB 1113, SB 1165, SB 1477, and SB 1479 were each reported out with do-pass recommendations, with amendments adopted on SB 1113, SB 1477, and SB 1479. Members described SB 1113 as supporting a City of Phoenix police crisis team, SB 1165 as removing financial barriers to breast cancer testing and diagnosis, and SB 1477 as adding transparency and accountability for senior referral agencies. SB 1479 was also advanced after a floor amendment was adopted.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1092 on probation by a vote of 39-17, with supporters emphasizing protections for child victims and opposition to probation for child sex offenders. SB 1181, relating to certified public accountants, passed 47-9 after concerns were raised about delegating key licensing requirements to rulemaking. SB 1473, concerning municipal and county zoning, passed 49-7. The House also adopted a motion to request Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, April 2, 2026, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Assembly Member Soria, and thank you for your service.
- And I'm thankful that this is something that we're bringing up, so with that I rise in support of ACR
- She also arranged for mental health services to be available at her funeral.
- Her family is with us to join in honoring her memory.
- She lived a life of passion, resilience, and service through her advocacy and personal connections.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of my service. of my service.
- . family. family.
- I think it says a lot about the family support that is going to come with the cost of if he moves forward
- <01:23:54.080><c> support</c><01:23:54.680><c> that</c><01:23:54.920><c> is</c> lot about the family
- support that is lot about the family support that is going<01:23:55.280><c> to</c> going to going to
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Summary:
The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience.
The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance.
Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.