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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 750,000 jobs power the state's creative economy, which generates over 190 billion federal, state
- artificial intelligence and digital platforms are accelerating these threats at a scale previous generations
- And I think about my niece's future and the future that we leave behind for her generation.
- It is about whether children are protected before they become victims, and whether the next generation
- And whether the next generation inherits fear and division or trust, resilience, and hope.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- judged to be, was determined by surveys, mostly telephone surveys, of randomly selected members of the general
- It may be the theorist system, but people seem to have a general feeling that that was cold or unfeeling
- And so a general belief in kind of society having an ethical duty to protect children.
- Ultimately, a few weeks before vaccines were made available to the general public, they did get opened
- Ultimately, a few weeks before vaccines were made available to the general public, they did get opened
Summary:
The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met and heard a presentation from Colin Killick of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network on disability discrimination in crisis standards of care during COVID-19. He described how Massachusetts and other states initially used rationing criteria that prioritized short-term or long-term survival in ways that disadvantaged disabled people, older adults, and people with certain chronic conditions, and he discussed related issues such as QALYs, DNR pressure, and inequities in vaccine prioritization. He also noted that disability rights advocates, legal groups, and allies used litigation, media outreach, and public pressure to force revisions to the standards, and that Massachusetts ultimately adopted more protective third-round standards that limited the use of life-expectancy judgments and banned QALYs in those decisions.
Members asked why the disability health care discrimination bill has not passed despite being reintroduced over multiple sessions. Killick said the main obstacle now appears to be lack of legislative prioritization rather than active opposition, after earlier concerns about QALYs were resolved through compromise. He identified the bill as S. 869, an act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care, and said it had been favorably reported out of the Health Care Financing Committee. Members thanked him for the presentation and for his work during the pandemic.
The meeting then moved to roll call, approved the minutes by motion and second, and adjourned after noting the next meeting date as August 31st.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This leaves CalVet to rely on the General Fund and ad hoc donations.
- The General Fund, some years donations, the rest. SB 1040 turns hope into a partnership.
- That is money that would otherwise enter our local economies, fund businesses, create jobs, generate
- That is money that would otherwise enter our local economies, fund businesses, create jobs, generate
- Because remember, when they retire, they're in their mid-40s, generating new state and local tax revenues
Committee:
Senate Military and Veterans Affairs
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- You seem to represent the younger generation, as we all are, but I would like to know vision forward.
- 17.760><c> younger</c> you seem to represent the the younger you seem to represent the the younger generation
- generation generation as<00:05:20.120><c> we</c><00:05:20.280><c> all</c><00:05:20.520><c> are,</c>
- conversations, but when you deal with inadvertent, for example, an inadvertent can be really common in general
- conversations, but when you deal with inadvertent, for example, an inadvertent can be really common in general
Committee:
Senate Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on April 14, 2026, to consider GM 644, the nomination of Kayla Curvelo to the Hawaii Island Burial Council, shifting her seat from the at-large/large landowner position to the Kona representative seat. Testimony in support came from SHPD Administrator Jessica Pap, who said Curvelo has served faithfully and has strong ties to the Kona community, and from OHA’s Leiloha Macouani, who noted Curvelo has served on the council since 2021 and as chair since August 2025.
Curvelo, appearing on Zoom, described her family’s deep roots in Kona and said her focus would be on supporting community and descendant voices in burial matters. In response to questions, she emphasized that burial council decisions should be handled case by case, especially in situations involving inadvertent discovery of iwi, preservation in place, or relocation. She said the council’s role is to listen to families, SHPD, and community needs, and to balance cultural practice, changing conditions, and respect for kupuna and ʻāina.
Members asked about her vision for the council and whether iwi could be moved when necessary. Curvelo said relocation can be appropriate when done properly, but there is no single rule; each situation depends on the family, the site, and conditions such as coastal erosion or high surf. After discussion, the chair recommended advise and consent. The committee voted to adopt that recommendation, with Chair Richards, Vice Chair, Senator Kealoha, and Senator Dela Cruz voting aye; Senator Ihara was excused. The nomination was forwarded to the full Senate for confirmation, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Mar 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- merchant, and he wanted to have a post office in this little community, and he applied to the Postmaster General
- He made another application to the Postmaster General. That was rejected.
- He made another application to the Postmaster General. application was rejected.
- He made another application to the Postmaster General. That was rejected.
- But the history of Bland goes way back, many generations, and it all started on the railroad.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- For HVAC or in general? In general.
- In general, I've got three more programs to present to this committee, all tied into Act 746: boiler,
- That's from the Department of Inspector General, if they'll come forward.
- Samantha Blasengame, Chief Counsel, Department of Inspector General.
- of 2025, which is the Research and Education Protection Act, requires the Department of Inspector General
Committee:
All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Summary:
The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture moved to repeal rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify that pregnant women may still be referred to child support enforcement but will not be sanctioned during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period, removed the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminated a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B when group health coverage ends. DHS also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model for sickle cell disease and a technical Medicaid medication-assisted treatment update that does not change coverage.
The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules. One created procedures for the department to issue interpretations in local construction plan disputes under Act 591 of 2025. The Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee amended rules to raise the restricted commercial license threshold and light building project limit from $750,000 to $1.5 million, and to allow deferral of owner-complaint investigations while related civil litigation is pending. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader cleanup and policy changes under Act 746 of 2025, including eliminating the Class C license by moving those holders into Class B, expanding work limits for Class A and B licensees, changing continuing education to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and keeping annual license renewal. Members asked detailed questions about impacts on businesses, training, youth working with parents, and whether any unintended burdens were created; the board said it had notified licensees and had received little pushback.
The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting for Act 473 of 2025, concluding that the statute was sufficiently detailed and did not require additional rules. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report was accepted, with the Department of Education stating that the library’s three existing rules should remain in effect. During the update on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained that many delayed rules were held back because they were likely to be amended again in 2025, and members expressed concern about the length of time some rules have remained unfinished. The meeting ended after written 2025 rulemaking updates were noted, with no further action taken.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair and Members, Senate Bill 1272 appropriates $5 million from the State General Fund to the
- General Services Administration's award of $678 million for the Douglas Port of Entry.
- I'm here to speak in strong support of SB 1272, a bill that represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity
- According to a 2020 U.S. economic impact study, the new two-port solution is projected to generate a
- So we explored the idea of doing general obligation bonds. Our total cap is about $10 million.
Summary:
The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused on district needs and infrastructure priorities in LD7, including a video and testimony on the East Wilford Road Extension in Show Low and Gold Canyon/Lost Dutchman Days. Show Low officials, Navajo County leaders, and the city manager described the road extension as a shovel-ready project that would improve traffic flow, provide a new bridge over Shoal Creek/Show Low Creek designed for a 100-year flood, and create a critical alternate emergency route for evacuations and access to Summit Healthcare. They emphasized past flooding and wildfire evacuation concerns, the project’s regional importance, and the city’s local financial commitment, including $7.56 million already pledged.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 for the state match for the Douglas Port of Entry, contingent on a $678 million federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff said the project would support trade with Mexico, create jobs, improve border security, and help modernize port operations; they also noted a September 2026 deadline and that the city has already secured $20 million of the needed $50 million match, with additional funding still being sought. Testimony highlighted the port’s economic impact, the city’s small tax base, and the potential for federal and private investment leverage.
After questions from members about safety, timelines, private participation, and local contributions, the committee voted to return SB 1272 with a due pass recommendation. The motion passed 6-0, with one member absent; Representative Bolt explained his yes vote by citing the bill’s importance to commerce, economic development, and border security.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/16/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Patrick, who is the patron saint not only of Ireland but the Archdiocese of New York, and also the generations
- PATRICK WHO IS THE PATRON SAINT NOT ONLY OF IRELAND BUT THE ARCH DIOCESE OF NEW YORK AND ALSO THE GENERATIONS
- They were the very last of a generation to come off the boat right here in the New York City harbor,
- THEY WERE THE VERY LAST OF A GENERATION TO COME OFF THE BOAT RIGHT HERE IN THE NEW YORK CITY HARBOR,
- PARENTS THROUGH A LOT OF HARD WORK WERE AFFORDED ONE VERSION OF AN AMERICAN DREAM, AND AS MANY GENERATIONS
Summary:
The Senate met on March 13, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, received a message discharging Assembly Bill 2330 from committee and substituting identical Senate Bill 5843, and welcomed visiting delegations from Connecticut. The chamber also adopted privileged resolution J.1753, honoring Saint Patrick and Irish Americans and memorializing the Governor to proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month. Senators Kavanagh and Fahy spoke in support, emphasizing Irish heritage, immigration, public service, and the St. Patrick’s Day tradition; the resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then acted on a series of bills on the calendar. Measures passed included bills by Senators Hinchey, Comrie, Skoufis, Stavisky, Sanders, Kavanagh, Gianaris, Cleare, and others, with several receiving unanimous support and a few drawing recorded negative votes. Senator Fernandez’s education bill related to placing opioid antagonists with AEDs and first aid kits in schools passed 60-1 after supportive remarks from Senators Oberacker and Fernandez. A bill authorizing a study on lithium-ion battery fires also passed unanimously, with Senators Borrello and Weik explaining affirmative votes while urging caution about electric bus mandates.
The most debated item was Calendar 446, Senator May’s bill directing the Department of Economic Development to move the Central New York Welcome Center from Destiny USA to the Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn. Senator Walczyk questioned the move’s cost, location, visitor traffic, and local support, arguing Destiny USA was the better site; Senator May responded that the state had built the Auburn facility and should provide sustainable operating support. The bill passed 47-15. The Senate then completed the controversial calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- out in February and the final was approved a couple days ago, it states that the bill is going to generate
- We're generally opposed to increasing taxes on insurance companies because, of course, those are going
- Second, the cancellation of the upcoming enrollment-based payment transition is estimated to generate
- Second, the cancellation of the upcoming enrollment-based payment transition is estimated to generate
- We also have some general concerns around the rapid changes in the attendance policy and how these will
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee held its last scheduled public hearing of the year on March 9, 2026, taking testimony on House Bill 2487, Substitute House Bill 2689, and Engrossed House Bill 2681. For HB 2487, staff and the Department of Revenue explained that the bill would narrow a B&O tax exemption for insurance-related businesses after a 2024 Supreme Court decision, make several related changes including annuity and assigned risk plan exemptions, adjust the advanced computing surcharge threshold for certain affiliated groups, and allow a penalties-and-interest waiver with a repayment plan. DOR supported the bill as clarifying the original intent and preventing double taxation, while insurers and health plan groups opposed it, arguing it would create higher costs, retroactive tax liability, and uncertainty; consumer and policy groups testified in support, saying it closes a loophole and restores the intended tax structure. Committee members questioned the retroactivity, the number of affected businesses, and the fiscal estimates, and the chair reminded members that amendment requests were due by noon for the next day’s executive session.
For Substitute HB 2689, staff described changes to the Working Connections Child Care program that would keep income eligibility at 60% of state median income, reduce future rate-setting from the 85th to the 75th percentile, block enhanced rates for certain cross-region providers, cancel the planned move to enrollment-based prospective payments, revise attendance-based reimbursement to a full month for absences of 10 days or fewer and half-month for longer absences, and require a 65% market survey response rate for validity. The fiscal note projected substantial savings, offset by implementation and staffing costs. SEIU 925 and Head Start representatives supported the simpler House approach to attendance billing but raised concerns about the new survey threshold and the risk of increased audits and provider burden; they also noted an amendment under discussion to address the 2026 survey issue. Committee questions focused on how a full month is defined under the attendance rules.
For HB 2681, staff said the bill would raise annual issuance and renewal fees for cannabis producer, processor, and retail licenses by $400, generating about $866,000 per year for the dedicated cannabis account with minimal administrative cost. No one signed up to testify, and the chair closed the hearing without a vote on any of the bills. The chair also thanked committee staff for their work and reiterated that amendments for the heard bills were due by noon that day.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 2nd, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- there any way that we can integrate within whatever proposal that we put together that sort of a generic
- want us to have an opportunity for us to make sure those people that are trapped in poverty for generations
- You mentioned people that are in generational poverty; maybe they live in rural areas and are not aware
- us to hopefully get that number down below six and we're not going to lose that $50 million out of general
- It's got to be fairly general because it's very dynamic in what you're addressing and the conditions
Summary:
The committee met to review an audit and recommendations from the Alliance for Opportunity as part of a broader study of social service and workforce development reform under Act 145 of 2025. Members discussed creating a more integrated, regional, and “one door to work” system that would combine eligibility screening, service delivery, and workforce connections across DHS, workforce, and related programs. Much of the discussion focused on reducing administrative overhead, improving coordination, and using tools such as AI and centralized databases to help applicants learn about benefits, training, and job opportunities while still preserving case managers and in-person help for people without digital access.
Members also emphasized targeting groups with low labor-force participation, including people in generational poverty, rural residents, individuals reentering from prison, and people involved in the court system who may be employable but are not currently connected to employers. Several members raised concerns about benefit cliffs, the burden of repeated paperwork across agencies, and whether the system should include performance measures tied to cost per person served and return on investment. The committee agreed that quantifiable savings and outcomes should be part of the study and future recommendations.
The committee then considered and discussed a draft consultant services agreement with Work Ed Consulting LLC, represented by Mason Bishop, to assist with the study. Bureau of Legislative Research staff explained that the contract would run through June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $158,000, billed on actual hours and expenses, and could be expanded by up to 10% if needed. Bishop said he could provide ongoing ROI updates and technical assistance based on his experience in other states. After discussion, the committee voted to move forward with the contract, and the meeting adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (2-26-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- I am also a survivor of generational child marriage. Okay, thank you, committee.
- I am a multi-generational survivor of childhood trauma and child marriage, and I am here to ask you to
- I am a multi-generational survivor of childhood trauma and child marriage, and I am here to ask you to
- I could either be silenced and shamed, or I could choose to stand up and fight this for future generations
- And the bill itself, it just builds upon what this General Assembly passed in 2018, which essentially
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- and which meets specified requirements to contract additional indebtedness, borrow money, and issue general
- Senate Bill 6076, streamlining consumer-owned utility procurement requirements for clean energy generation
- which meets specified requirements who contract additional indebtedness, borrow money, and issue general
- We know how challenged we are with making sure that we have the electricity, energy generation, storage
- How challenged we are with making sure that we have the electricity, energy generation, storage, and
Bills:
SB6132
Committee:
House Local Government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and which meets specified requirements to contract additional indebtedness, borrow money, and issue general
- Senate Bill 6076, streamlining consumer-owned utility procurement requirements for clean energy generation
- which meets specified requirements who contract additional indebtedness, borrow money, and issue general
- Senate Bill 6076, streamlining consumer-owned utility procurement requirements for clean energy generation
- We know how challenged we are with making sure that we have the electricity, energy generation, storage
Summary:
The Local Government Committee met for its final meeting of the session and considered six bills in executive session after a caucus break. The committee first took up Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026 on residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones. Members debated how to balance housing production with local control and walkable downtowns. The committee adopted a striking amendment that removed some exemptions, capped ground-floor commercial or mixed-use requirements at 40% of affected acreage, extended the compliance deadline to 18 months, and barred such requirements on publicly subsidized affordable housing projects. A proposed amendment to raise the population threshold from 30,000 to 40,000 was rejected. The bill was then reported out with a do pass recommendation on a 5-2 vote.
The committee next considered Substitute Senate Bill 6309 on permitting tools for high-capacity transit projects, including development agreements with regional transit authorities. Two property-rights-related amendments were rejected or modified, and an ADA-related amendment was adopted to ensure accessibility requirements were not waived. The bill was reported out as amended. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5374 on tribal representation in transportation planning also advanced after an amendment changed “consult” to “coordinate,” aligned county processes with the Growth Management Act, and added access to technical assistance; the bill passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 6132, allowing a narrow increase in indebtedness for select inland port districts to preserve federal funding eligibility, passed unanimously without amendment.
The committee also approved Substitute Senate Bill 6076, which streamlines procurement rules for consumer-owned utilities on clean energy, storage, transmission, and distribution projects, with members noting broad support from utilities and labor. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5729, which limits local governments from charging applicants for certain third-party reviews already covered by staff review in affordable housing permitting, was reported out unanimously. The meeting ended with members thanking staff for their work during the session and adjourning the committee.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- House Ways and Means General Fund.
- Which creates about a little over $600,000 line item for the general fund.
- bill redirected to this committee because that's this committee's responsibility to look after the general
- 17.279><c> so,</c><00:15:17.519><c> I</c><00:15:17.680><c> think</c><00:15:17.760><c> that's</c> the general
- And so, I think that's the general fund.
Bills:
HB44 , HB400 , HB444 , HB487 , SB249 , SB252 , SB58 , HB44 , HB400 , HB444 , HB487 , SB249 , SB252 , SB58
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
teachers retirement, credit purchase, St. Clair County, DAY Program, pension reform, dental insurance, benefit rollover, healthcare, insurance policy, annual maximum, HB444, vaccines, vaccine exemption, religious exemption, religious liberty, private school, church school, faith-based school, parochial school, school immunization
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- While we do that, we also support the education of the next generation of scientists.
- And on top of that, we are also generating a return on the investment that you all have made in IWRI
- And in that process, they generated over 90 research needs.
- And in that process, they generated over 90 research needs, and that list is growing every day.
- And you can see that North Idaho was very successful at generating research needs.
Summary:
The committee began by introducing several RS drafts and sending them to print by unanimous voice vote. It then heard the gubernatorial reappointment of Dave Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Bobbitt described his background in banking and lifelong hunting and fishing in Idaho, and said his priorities include wolf and grizzly bear delisting and more state control over wildlife management. Senators asked about wolf depredation, population goals, hunting technology rules, and federal involvement in wolf management. The chair said the confirmation would not be voted on until the next meeting.
The committee next considered House Bill 502, which would move Idaho Forest Products Commission provisions from administrative rule into statute and consolidate related definitions, nomination, chair/vice-chair, and assessment requirements in the code. Senator Harris said the bill was mainly a codification and streamlining measure with no material policy change. The bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Joint Memorial 9, urging Congress to reaffirm FLPMA as the primary authority for federal land management and exchanges. Support testimony came from J.R. Simplot Company representative Elizabeth Kreiner, who described a long-running land exchange dispute and argued the memorial would preserve certainty for western land exchanges. The memorial was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee received an update from Idaho Water Resources Research Institute Director Kendra Kaiser on the institute’s funded research and priorities. She said the institute had distributed more than $500,000 across Boise State, Idaho State, and the University of Idaho, and that water scarcity, technology/monitoring, and water quality were the main statewide research themes. She highlighted projects on snowpack and streamflow forecasting, flood forecasting, harmful algal blooms, managed aquifer recharge, monitoring gaps, East Snake Plain water supply modeling, and Lake Pend Oreille management. Senators asked about curtailment forecasting, the Snake River Basin Study, and how the research would help tributary water users. Kaiser said the institute’s curtailment analysis was for early planning only and that results would be posted publicly and shared through presentations and advisory groups.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- While we do that, we also support the education of the next generation of scientists.
- And on top of that, we are also generating a return on the investment that you all have made in IWRI
- And in that process, they generated over 90 research needs. Of their stakeholders.
- And in that process, they generated over 90 research needs, and that list is growing every day.
- And you can see that North Idaho was very successful at generating research needs.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixteen - Thursday, February 5
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the most powerful ways Black history continues to be written is through service to the next generation
- built through fathers, veterans, coaches, mentors, and community leaders who invest in the next generation
- This bill came through general laws and passed out unanimously.
- And now we're stuck here on the floor having to ask our attorney general to protect those folks because
- elected. hampered because of it, and now we're stuck here on the floor having to ask our attorney general
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixteen - Thursday, February 5
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the most powerful ways Black history continues to be written is through service to the next generation
- History continues to be written through service to the next generation, especially young Black men.
- built through fathers, veterans, coaches, mentors, and community leaders who invest in the next generation
- This bill came through General Laws and passed out unanimously.
- And now we're stuck here on the floor having to ask our attorney general to protect those folks because
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 4, 2026 by roll call vote, 123-1. Members spent a substantial portion of the morning introducing special guests and recognizing birthdays, including visitors from Missouri Technology Corporation, educators, pediatricians, a longtime legislative photographer, and several family members and constituents. A member also delivered a lengthy personal-privilege tribute for Black History Month honoring his father’s military service, postal career, ministry, and mentorship work, and another member paid tribute to the late Donna Kramer Scott.
The chamber then took up first reading of House Bills 3218, 3219, and 3220. On third reading, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294 was debated as a “born alive”/abortion-related measure; supporters argued it protects infants born alive and clarifies provider duties, while opponents said the issue is already covered in statute and that the House should focus on other priorities. The bill passed 103-40. The House also considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312, and 1755, a package centered on the Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation and related accessibility/ADA litigation concerns. Supporters described it as curbing settlement-driven lawsuits and helping businesses, while opponents and some supporters emphasized the need for real accessibility improvements. That package passed unanimously, 149-0.
During announcements, members highlighted an American Idol contestant from a district, an upcoming rural health care funding informational session, a property tax reform committee executive session, a St. Charles festival, an American Heart Month photo opportunity, and several committee meetings. The House was told to be prepared to consider additional bills upon return, and it adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-Public Safety and Judiciary 2ND REVISED Afternoon Session Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, generally, I'm gonna say most of them make it to 25 years.
- presentation, that I'm gonna be like a used car salesman today because I'm going to tell you we generated
- about $13 million for the general revenue fund, and I'm only asking for around $6 million back in appropriations
- Evers, my general counsel, but we do have labeled that there are some really good alcohol, some high
- Just remember, Senator Howard, 13 Million only 6, 13 that we generated about 13 million for general revenue
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- not create a state holiday or mandate closures; it simply recognizes contributions that shaped a generation
- Charlie Kirk motivated an entire generation to get involved, ask questions, and defend the principles
- in its limited government free speech and american values charlie kirk motivated in its higher generation
- What criteria does the Legislature generally use when deciding to create a statutorily designated day
- Just this week, the Attorney General issued an opinion calling race-based protections unconstitutional
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary took up SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s LINE Fund for health workforce shortages beyond nursing to include broader health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit spending on scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which career paths would qualify, saying the bill should be narrowed to target particular shortage areas. Senator Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility while still focusing on health care and career technical programs, and noted the measure would not require additional state funding because the LINE Fund already has about $44 million, with another $30 million proposed. The bill was supported by several appearance forms and was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday or closing offices. Supporters, including Florida Voice for the Unborn and others, said Kirk was a significant advocate for free speech and unborn rights. Opponents from Equal Ground argued that Kirk had made racist and divisive statements and that the state should not honor him with a public commemoration. Senators also debated whether a statutory day of remembrance was appropriate and whether it could set a precedent for future requests.
Senator Jones offered a late-filed amendment to add George Floyd to the remembrance, arguing that if the legislature was going to memorialize Kirk, it should not do so selectively. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated the bill at length, with Senators Berman and Jones opposing it as an inappropriate endorsement of Kirk’s views, while Senator Simon and Senator Martin defended it as a recognition of his role in encouraging public debate and civic participation. SB 194 was ultimately reported favorably on a party-line vote, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones opposed, Senator Rodriguez and Senator Simon in support, and Chair Claudio voting yes.