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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 27th, 2026

Community Affairs

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  • , and other local government entities.
  • It does not eliminate local government authority.
  • or a land development code.
  • The local governments would handle all that.
  • , or because of government regulation and/or fees.
Summary: The committee took up a series of land use, housing, local government, and public notice bills, along with a firefighter cancer bill and a bill on temporary door locking devices. SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention was explained as clarifying access to death benefits and a one-time cancer payment for firefighters; it was reported favorably. SB 1612 required local governments to accept electronic payments online; it also passed favorably. SB 1180 created a recall framework for elected community development district board members and, through a strike-all amendment, also addressed synthetic turf enforcement and expanded compact urban mixed-use district definitions; the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. SB 936 allowed temporary door locking devices above the finished floor and directed the Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code; it passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 380 on legal notices, which would let certain local government entities publish notices on their own websites or other designated sites instead of relying on newspapers in more cases. The Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and newspaper representatives opposed the bill, arguing it would fragment public notice access and make notices harder to find and verify, while supporters said it would modernize and reduce costs. The bill’s amendment clarified which agencies were covered, and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 962 on affordable housing narrowed prior zoning preemption language so working farms and farm operations would not be unintentionally captured by Live Local-style rules; it passed favorably. SB 1444 on state preemption and religious expression, private clubs, and minor home construction drew support from religious freedom advocates and opposition from cities and counties, which warned of vague terms and overbroad preemption; it was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 218, which would limit the reach of last session’s hurricane recovery land-use preemption to counties actually damaged by hurricanes and restore normal local land-use authority in unaffected counties. SB 1434 on infill redevelopment would streamline zoning and subdivision approvals for environmentally impacted parcels in certain urban counties to encourage housing on contaminated or underused land; counties and local-government groups opposed it as an overbroad preemption and raised concerns about the environmental threshold and density provisions, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1020 on chickees prohibited local ordinances from blocking chickee construction if setback requirements are met and made unauthorized attempts to circumvent the building code a misdemeanor; it passed favorably. Finally, SB 948 on local government land development regulations and orders, as amended, proposed a statewide starter-home framework with lot-split and zoning changes to increase housing supply; local-government and planning groups warned it would function as a rigid statewide zoning code and could drive overdevelopment, while housing advocates supported it as necessary state action. The committee reported the bill favorably after extensive debate.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections May 15th, 2025

Elections

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  • It's a separate section of the Code, Chapter 87. Then go to page 6.
  • The Texas election code has gradually evolved, incorporating adjustments for convenience, like varying
  • Where is that in the code? Paper code?
  • This bill is a Texas solution to a Texas problem.
  • HB 311 would move Texas forward and save local governments. money as well.
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  • I'm a landowner in Childress and Donley Counties of Texas, and I am here also representing... ...Texas
  • We represent 28,000 members, landowners in the state of Texas.
  • I'm a CALCAV operator in the Texas Panhandle and also an oil and gas investor from Amarillo.
  • I'm here on behalf of the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and myself.
  • Yeah, for the record, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
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  • complement this growth. both, but our current tax code does not clearly address how the Texas franchise
  • The Texas Department of License and Regulation under Chapter 1305, Occupations Code, Title 16.
  • Part 4, Chapter 73, Texas Administrative Code.
  • I urge you to support SB 1202 and help Texas to keep the lights on without unnecessary government interference
  • Texas property code HOAs to enforce unlimited fines and even foreclose on properties.
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  • As defined under section 769 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
  • Hospitality Health ER operates three healthcare facilities in Texas, two in East Texas and one on the
  • Texas can lead the way.
  • If the government doesn't...
  • The bill amends the Texas Family Code to require parents whose rights have been terminated...
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  • Can quality health care be delivered in rural Texas? And does rural Texas deserve quality care?
  • don’t have rural Texas.
  • Texas and people look at Texas expect to see. For sure. Members, any other questions?
  • The core issue remains the same: Texas parents should never have to fight the government for the right
  • House Bill 2216 seeks to incorporate the principles of ICWA directly into the Texas family code.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025

Energy Resources

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  • So, it keeps the jobs in Texas.
  • Which are in Texas on the coast.
  • House Bill 5103, as you said, just amends Section 75 of the Texas Property Code, and it's woefully overdue
  • The very largest mineral owner in the state of Texas is the state of Texas. Texas.
  • Texas, right?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025

Energy Resources

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  • Chapter four is stemming from the previous rule eight under chapter three of the Texas Administrative
  • Lana McGee Shroub, I have you registered as President of NARO, Texas chapter, and you registered for
  • I am the Texas chapter president of the National Association of Royalty Owners, NARO for short.
  • , Texas chapter.
  • Royalty Owners Texas Chapter and yourself, you registered for House Bill 5106.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 8th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • I think that 2106 does need to be stricken from the Texas Penal Code. One of the big focuses...
  • When Ann Richards was working on revamping the Texas Penal Code, there was an amendment presented to
  • To make that protection enforceable, the bill amends Article 62.053A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Texas.
  • House Bill 3553 amends section 9.42 of the Texas Penal Code to modify the justification for the use of
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LMG Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST

Legislative Management

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  • Commission on the Status of Women in support, Women Voters Hawaii in support, the Hawaii Professional Chapter
Summary: The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments. HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 20th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Bills: S0774, S7028, S7024, S7026
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first heard Senate Bill 774, which would extend workers’ compensation medical benefits for employment-related mental or nervous injuries to 911 public safety telecommunicators, even without a physical injury. The sponsor and several dispatchers, a clinician, and communications directors testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, chronic understaffing, and the need for mental health treatment and retention support. Senator DiCeglie and Chair Mayfield praised dispatchers’ work, and the bill was reported favorably by committee vote, with Senator McClain later recorded as voting yes on the bill. The committee then took up SPB 7028, a retirement bill that sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, leaves the 3% employee contribution unchanged, allows certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions, and provides a 1.5% alternative cost-of-living adjustment for eligible special risk retirees. Firefighters, police, sheriffs, and chiefs’ groups spoke in support, emphasizing recruitment and retention. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both open-government-related bills. SPB 7024 would repeal the current public records and public meeting exemption for cybersecurity information and consolidate agency-specific cybersecurity exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. SPB 7026 would repeal the current public records exemption for trade secrets held by an agency and similarly consolidate specific trade secret exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. Neither bill drew testimony or debate, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 22nd, 2026

Commerce

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  • , state, or local government.
  • for mandatory adoption of certain nationally recognized codes, to provide for applicability of codes
  • relief for code violations, to provide for it. ...facilities from the code, to provide for injunctive
  • relief for code violations, to provide for agreements by public entities relative to code enforcement
  • Amendments 11 through 15 amend the list of codes to be adopted as the uniform code.
Summary: The committee first heard HB 1195, which updates Louisiana State Athletic Commission rules for contests and exhibitions, increases certain fines, and changes student athlete agent registration fees and terms. Members adopted technical amendments and one amendment tied to a separate Attorney General/NIL bill. After questions about criminal penalties and whether prison athletic events were covered, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then took up HB 798, which would require broadband and cable providers to give clearer written notice of prices, fees, contract terms, and price increases, and to explain cancellation rights. After a technical amendment package and a conceptual amendment clarifying the bill’s scope and severability, the author said the goal was transparency rather than price regulation. Charter Communications and other industry groups opposed the bill as duplicative of federal notice rules and costly; committee members raised concerns about interstate commerce, private rights of action, and whether notice should be on the bill instead of separate. The bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 1140 followed, targeting robocalls and spoofed calls by requiring telecommunications providers to use authentication and mitigation tools, respond to the Attorney General, and stop illegal spoofing, with penalties for violations. Members discussed federal preemption, the 30-day cure period, and whether the bill should include a private right of action; no opposition was recorded, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 1222, creating a grocery initiative grant and support program through LED to address food deserts, also advanced after a committee amendment changed mandatory language to permissive language to avoid a fiscal note/appropriations issue; it was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 471 on surveillance-based price discrimination, but the author said the bill would be deferred while stakeholders continue working on it. Members adopted a large amendment package narrowing the bill’s focus and adding exemptions for loyalty programs, insurers, and certain discounts, then deferred the bill. HB 947 was also deferred at the author’s request. Finally, HB 1186, a major overhaul of the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission and related inspection/licensing rules, was introduced and a large technical amendment package was presented, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 8th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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  • In order to practice in Texas, HB 1764 updates the requirements. to qualify for reciprocity in Texas
  • Poker in Texas is currently legal provided you meet the three requirements in chapter 4702B of the penal
  • And being restricted to being in the state of Texas so that we can continue to abide by Texas penal code
  • That's the Texas Grit and Spirit.
  • In 2005, the Texas Occupation Code in 2303.155 set impound and storage fees at $20 per day and caps the
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  • This bill was authored by Representative Guillán in the Texas House of Representatives.
  • This bill is authored by Representative Smithy in the Texas House of Representatives.
  • Brian Flatt, Texas Municipal Police. Scott Rubin, Texas Police Chiefs Association.
  • She was the first woman in Texas history to chair a standing committee.
  • Malman Stallman, Chair of the Association of Texas, for the bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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  • Senate Bill 503 would amend Chapter 144 of the Texas Ag Code to update the livestock brand. registration
  • It's an important bill concerning agricultural code.
  • In 2019, the legislature added authorization to Texas Water Code Chapter 13 for the Public Utility Commission
  • Kirshbaum mentioned, and that is found in Texas Utilities Code section 36-210.
  • in Central Texas.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations Apr 29th, 2025

Appropriations

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  • Areas in Texas.
  • producing regions within Texas would support.
  • It's critical to maintain Texas energy leadership.
  • You're letting the people of Texas decide.
  • governments if a local government affirmatively refuses the funds in writing or fails to deposit.
Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human Services Apr 1st, 2025

Health & Human Services

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  • , the Texas Medical Board, blindly marched to the step of the federal government is more than disappointing
  • I've been confirmed by the Texas Senate to serve on government health care associations here.
  • Under the Texas Family Code, a homeless minor may self-consent to stay at an emergency shelter for up
  • There are already audit protections for pharmacies in the Texas Insurance Code.
  • There are already audit protections for pharmacy in the Texas Insurance Code.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 883, which would protect physicians’ ability to prescribe off-label medications and treatments, framed by the author as a “Right to Treat” measure tied to COVID-19 care. Supporters, including physicians and patient-choice advocates, said the bill would safeguard the doctor-patient relationship and prevent interference by boards, pharmacies, or hospitals. Several witnesses described using hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, budesonide, antibiotics, steroids, and monoclonal antibodies during the pandemic, and said they faced complaints, board scrutiny, or pharmacy refusals for those prescriptions. The bill was left pending after public testimony closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 331, which would extend hospital price-transparency requirements to additional health care facilities such as freestanding ERs, urgent care and retail clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient clinics, and birthing centers. Proponents argued that broader disclosure of prices for shoppable services would help consumers compare costs and reduce surprise billing, while opponents from ambulatory surgery centers said the bill would impose costly compliance burdens on small providers and that insurers or the state already have much of the needed data. The bill was also left pending. Senate Bill 2422 would expunge Texas Medical Board records and impose reparations for disciplinary actions tied to COVID-era treatment decisions, including references to ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, budesonide, and masks. The author and supporters argued that doctors were unfairly targeted for trying to save patients and should be made whole; the Texas Medical Board representative said most pandemic complaints were dismissed, that actions generally involved broader issues such as privileges, documentation, or informed consent, and that no physician was disciplined solely for prescribing off-label COVID medications. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2207, which would loosen Texas Medical Board rules on physicians advertising themselves as board certified, especially by reducing barriers tied to maintenance of certification requirements. Supporters said the current rule is overly restrictive, inconsistent, and costly, and that it drives physicians out of practice; they also said Texas is one of only a few states with such a rule. Witnesses described hospitals using the rule against physicians and said the change would improve transparency and competition. The bill remained pending after testimony.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025 at 08:04 am

Public Health

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  • Sub to Chapter A, Chapter 1001 of the Health Safety Code to require health and Human Services Commission
  • House Bill 1747 is Vice Chair Compost's bill, which will amend the government code to establish the mental
  • I have you listed as testifying on behalf of Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric Society, and
  • the Texas Pediatrics Society.
  • I mean, under the Texas Tort Claims Act, I mean, governmental sanctions. and government-sanctioned employed
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  • To support the federal government in implementing this law, Texas must establish comparable detention
  • Lastly, for a secondary offense committed in a different county under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Chapter 56 of the Code of Criminal. procedure guarantees crime victims certain rights.
  • That is why bail is protected by Article 1 of the Texas Constitution as well as by the Code of Criminal
  • J.R. 1 will balloon the already unwieldy population of Texas jails and require local governments to spend