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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Scott Challey with the Florida Retail Federation waving in support. Thank you.
- Senate Bill 1382, filed this year, which has our full support, does just that.
- First is Travis Moray from the Animal Legal Defense Fund is waiving in support.
- Next— “We fully support it. Thank you. Thank you.
- And I'd appreciate your support. And I'd appreciate your support.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 24th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask for your support and a green vote again on this bill.
- I urge your support of HF 244. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- I often struggle with the payments that support agriculture.
- I think it's a bill we can support.
- We support over 10% of all the jobs in Minnesota.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm strongly in favor of this bill, and I hope that the Joint Committee will support its passage.
- I'm strongly in favor of this bill, and I hope that the Joint Committee will support its passage.
- So essentially, the town and other rural communities are looking for support for supplemental funding
- Next we'll hear testimony on H. 3122, S. 2013, an act to support educational opportunity for all, as
- This outcome is supported by empirical data, and Bitcoin's status as a non-correlated asset.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on 25 tax and administrative bills, with opening remarks explaining the hearing process and noting that House-filed matters must be reported by December 6. The first major topic was funding for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial and related support for families of fallen officers. Police representatives, memorial fund advocates, and family members gave emotional testimony urging favorable action on S. 1934 and related bills, emphasizing the need for a permanent revenue stream to maintain the memorial and honor officers killed in the line of duty. Committee members and legislators responded with personal remarks of support and appreciation for law enforcement families.
The committee then heard testimony on a proposed Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, including S. 1967 and related bills. Senator Peter Durant and later Dennis Porter argued that the state should be allowed to invest a limited share of stabilization or other funds in Bitcoin or other regulated digital assets as a hedge against inflation and fiscal risk, with strict caps, custody rules, and audits. They described the proposal as a forward-looking, non-mandatory framework for diversifying state reserves. No vote was taken during the hearing.
Another major topic was disaster resilience funding. Dr. Paul Biddinger of Mass General Brigham supported S. 1936/H. 3030, saying climate-driven flooding, drought, and wildfire risks are increasing and that the State Disaster Relief and Resiliency Trust Fund needs a dedicated revenue source. Senator Comerford also testified in favor, explaining that the fund was created in the prior session, that recent floods showed the need for quick state response, and that the bill would dedicate a portion of capital gains revenue to the fund. Committee members asked about how the fund would accrue and be used. The committee also heard testimony on PILOT and endowment-related bills: AICUM opposed H. 3122/S. 2013 and H. 3264/S. 2016, arguing that an endowment tax and mandatory PILOTs would harm private nonprofit colleges, students, and research; and a representative from Peru supported reform of PILOT formulas for state-owned land, saying rural towns need higher reimbursements and hold-harmless protections. The hearing concluded after testimony on the digital asset bills, with no recorded votes or final actions.
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 the work that we're doing and hire a consultant to be able to support us
- 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 and review progress on its work plan. Members recapped prior discussions about commission structure, summer engagement, data collection methods, and limited funding. The minutes were approved after a motion and second. The group then received a legislative update: Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment securing $125,000 for the commission was partially adopted, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial action, while a separate provision to allow commissioner appointments at any time was not adopted and may be pursued through another vehicle.
A major focus was finalizing subcommittees. The commission agreed by vote to create four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. Members discussed possible ethics issues around legislator participation in fundraising, prompting a suggestion to rename that group to Organizational Development. Several members volunteered for multiple committees, and the chair asked commissioners to confirm assignments within about two weeks, with a June 22 deadline mentioned for responses. Staff support for the summer was also noted.
The meeting also covered an upcoming visit by Cabo Verde’s president, José Neves, including a commissioner-only session and a larger community event, with encouragement to invite guests and use the opportunity to build support for the proposed cultural center. In public comment, members discussed gathering best practices from other community centers and cultural institutions, and the need to connect with existing Cape Verdean organizations and historical resources. Commissioners also shared updates on summer and July events, including Cape Verdean Independence celebrations, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 1st, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Going on record in support of this bill. Don't want to belabor the points.
- We'd also support this legislation.
- Anyone else in support? Good morning. Katie Gamble here.
- I would support that type of behavior.
- is why you've had unanimous support in both chambers.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee first met in executive session and considered a substitute for Senate Bill 973. Members adopted an amendment that revised the bill’s title and removed language tied to “certain written disclosures” and a two-year unused-facilities requirement from related school property language. After adopting the amendment and rolling it into the House Committee substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a 6-3 roll call vote.
The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 907 and related bills, dealing with abusive website access litigation. Senator Brad Hudson said the measure targets a single plaintiff’s pattern of threatening businesses with ADA-related website lawsuits and settlements, and explained changes made to refine definitions and extend coverage to political subdivisions. Witnesses from the Missouri Chamber, NFIB, Associated Industries of Missouri, the Columbia Chamber, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and the Missouri Broadband Providers Association testified in support, describing the suits as costly and coercive for small businesses and nonprofits.
Members questioned the scope of the bill, including whether it should also cover churches and nonprofits, and whether the “good faith” standard in the Senate version was too vague or burdensome. A committee attorney explained that good faith would likely be a fact-based issue decided by a court under a preponderance standard. Several members expressed support for narrowing the bill to avoid broader tort reform, while others raised concerns about litigation costs and the lack of an early mechanism to stop abusive suits. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Anybody here supportive of Senate Bill 273?
- We stand in strong support of this bill.
- Chairman, I'm fully supportive. I really want to help these communities.
- I got to go to committee screen, but I'm in support.
- Anybody in support of the bill? Nobody. Hands. Anybody in support on Zoom? No.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And we know that Governor Ferguson has urgently supported. Or tomorrow.
- Could support if it got changed or if you're just strictly opposed.
- I think it's probably got a lot of bipartisan support to bring back.
- People, normal people who get up every day, go to work, are supporting their families, supporting their
- What are your concerns about it, and do you think that it has enough support to pass?
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders opened by criticizing several Democratic-backed measures they said would raise costs for Washington residents, including a utility surcharge in House Bill 2275, expanded producer responsibility for clothing, and a new tire fee in House Bill 2421. They framed the session around affordability concerns and argued that the majority was advancing taxes and fees that would make living and doing business in Washington more expensive. They also said the state should focus on transparency and accountability rather than new charges and restrictions.
Much of the question period focused on immigration-related issues and public safety. The leaders condemned recent comments by Governor Ferguson and Attorney General Brown about events in Minnesota, saying the incidents should be investigated carefully without inflaming tensions. They opposed a Senate bill addressing face coverings for law enforcement and another proposal to fine the Northwest Detention Center if state inspectors are denied access, arguing both were attempts to regulate or pressure federal authorities. They also criticized a bill that would bar certain ICE agents from future law enforcement jobs in Washington, saying it would not improve public safety and would distract from the state’s shortage of officers.
The leaders also discussed several other bills and policy ideas. They said a House bill limiting local anti-camping enforcement was delayed and expected back next week, with cities concerned about implementation and liability. They expressed general support for restoring College Bound funding for private universities, but said it should be handled through the budget without new taxes. They backed a bill to increase reporting and accountability for nonprofit and housing-related programs, citing concerns about fraud and misuse of public funds. They also strongly opposed a bill they said would make the initiative process harder, calling it undemocratic and a continued effort to reduce voter influence.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Anne Slee Tilly is recognized, waiving in support of the amendment? Yes? Okay.
- And then... ...in support of the amendment? Yes? Okay. Thank you for being here.
- For these reasons, RES respectfully supports... WQEA marketplace is essential.
- With that, I ask you for your favorable support. Thank you.
- Travis Moore, waiving in support on behalf of the Florida Native Plant Society.
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Keywords:
golf courses, best management practices, fertilizer regulation, Department of Agriculture, environmental protection, certification, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach, Florida DEP, Department of Environmental Protection, coastal flooding, compound flooding, storm surge, inlet management, coastal engineering
Summary:
The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no.
SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably.
The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-12 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Act Action to support public Act Action to support public [clears throat]<00:33:43.520><c> safety</c>
- </c><01:04:42.360><c> the</c><01:04:42.480><c> work</c> support this bill, to support the work support
- </c> ask for the Senate's support. ask for the Senate's support.
- </c> the Senate's support. the Senate's support.
- </c> that support children uh in our state. that support children uh in our state.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/08/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge you to support this bill.
- </c> support through May. support through May.
- I urge you to support SF 1961.
- </c> with no financial support. with no financial support.
- The White House has supported this issue. Democrats have supported this issue.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to say that we are here to support the state and we're here to support the USDA as we uniformly
- And I would like to say that we are here to support the state and we're here to support the USDA as we
- We support them having options.
- I'm not going to say that I support medicated feed or don't support medicated feed.
- This is the approach that TVMA supports until we have data to support otherwise.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> support in moving it forward this year. support in moving it forward this year.
- </c> support the bill. support the bill.
- Igo, I support so, you know, I support Igo, I support our<00:21:33.840><c> members,</c><00:21:34.400
- </c> saying they supported the Igoe bill. saying they supported the Igoe bill.
- </c> supported it. supported it.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Public Utilities Commission, PUC, energy regulation, utility regulation, electric utility, public utility, rate case, multiyear rate plan, decoupling, rate decoupling, greenhouse gas, social cost of carbon, environmental cost, resource planning, certificate of need, distributed renewable energy, interconnection, budget billing, electronic filing, contested case
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/24/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> supportive, uh, on all different areas. supportive, uh, on all different areas.
- Gary Johnson. why I'm so supportive of this why I'm so supportive of this legislative<00:12:49.280><c
- </c> the full housing continuum by supporting the full housing continuum by supporting Minnesotans<00
- </c> to support this amendment. Thank you. to support this amendment. Thank you.
- </c> supported this bill. supported this bill. Thank<01:14:50.200><c> you.</c> Thank you.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/15/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I am here in support of HB 340FN.
- </c> support of HB340FN. support of HB340FN.
- Uh, they were both in support. Um, online there was 80 in support, two opposed.
- Uh, they were both in support. Um, online there were 80 in support, two opposed.
- </c> who signed up in support, did not speak. who signed up in support, did not speak.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:04:10.720><c> Services</c> partner with nonprofit Support Services partner with nonprofit Support
- I am here in support of House File 131.
- </c><01:27:12.520><c> this</c> sheriff's Association supports this sheriff's Association supports this
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:22.240><c> these</c> I'm excited to be here to support these I'm excited to be here to support
- I'm here to testify in support of SF 1911, the Minnesota Civic Fund.
- There is broad support for reducing the influence of money in politics.
- </c> I urge the committee to cons uh support I urge the committee to cons uh support senile<01:10:27.600
- </c><01:10:57.520><c> of</c> time today this time in support of time today this time in support of Senate
Committee:
Senate Elections
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What that does is it's a critical life support device.
- And I do support the legislation, or I am going to support the legislation.
- And I do support the legislation or I am going to support the legislation.
- And so I would like to ask for everyone's support.
- We want to support victims of sexual abuse.
Summary:
The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call.
Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate.
Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to consider the ACT program and the peer support.
- And so I want to say thank you to my colleagues for supporting this.
- would support.
- But I would just point out that peer supports is a larger dollar item.
- But I would just point out that peer supports is a larger dollar item.
Summary:
The committee met to discuss funding for behavioral health programs, focusing on the ACT program and peer support, while noting that Healthy Connections was not part of the day’s agenda. Members reviewed a green handout containing a mission statement intended to inform a future policy bill, and the chair explained that the committee was looking at one-time funding rather than ongoing support. The discussion centered on the Millennium Fund balance, the restoration of programs that had been cut for lack of statutory authority, and the need to bridge funding for 2026 and 2027.
The chair outlined a request for $6 million from the Millennium Fund and $5.8 million from the opioid settlement fund, with the understanding that if the opioid settlement money did not materialize, the Millennium Fund appropriation would not fully proceed as planned. Several members supported prioritizing the ACT program if the full package could not be funded, and one member emphasized the urgency because of overdose deaths in the state. Another member asked whether the funds were one-time, and staff confirmed that they were.
Representative Green moved to support the 2027 request for $6 million in one-time Millennium Fund money, with intent language to prioritize ACT if the opioid settlement funds were unavailable; Senator Ward Engelking seconded and supported the motion. Senator Semmelroth raised a follow-up question about whether leftover funds would go to peer support if opioid dollars were not available, but the Medicaid director cautioned that peer support is a larger Medicaid entitlement item and could create funding complications if not fully covered. The chair then asked members to review the policy language and provide input later, indicating the committee would continue working on a policy bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Jun 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- As a reminder, primary witnesses in support must be those accompanying the author or who otherwise have
- registered a support position within the committee.
- I humbly ask for your support of SB 439. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much.
- Are there other me-toos in support of this measure? Seeing none, California in support.
- And with that, I will be supporting this bill and ask you to close.
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee met on June 17 and began with procedural announcements, quorum, and a consent calendar. The consent items included SB 246, SB 278, SB 317, and SB 386, which were moved together and approved by roll call. The committee then took up its only presentation item, SB 439 by Senator Weber, which would extend the sunset of the California Health Benefit Review Program (CHBRP) by six years and increase its annual budget by $1 million.
Support testimony came from Jen Chase on behalf of the University of California and Garin Corbett, CHBRP’s director. They described CHBRP as providing objective, evidence-based analysis of health benefit mandate bills, noted its workload and public resources, and argued that the program needs the extension and funding increase to keep pace with inflation and the growing complexity of health policy. No opposition testimony was offered.
Committee members expressed support for CHBRP’s role in informing health policy and fiscal analysis. SB 439 was then moved due pass to Appropriations and approved on a unanimous roll call vote. The hearing concluded after additional add-on votes confirmed the measures were out of committee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- GAVIN LAMBERT IN SUPPORT. YOU ARE RECOGNIZED.
- FSU IN SUPPORT. WAIVE IN SUPPORT. PERDEEP WAIVES IN SUPPORT I PRONOUNCE THAT CORRECTLY?
- LESLIE, BIO FLORIDA IN SUPPORT. BOBBY, BIO TECHNICAL INNOVATION IN SUPPORT.
- I'M HERE TO SPEAK IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE BILL.
- PROFESSOR MICHAEL WAIVING IN SUPPORT. LENA ROJAS FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY WAIVING IN SUPPORT.