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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 24, 2026 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- What we do have right now is a successful ship repair facility run by Eastern Shipbuilding, with plans
- Eastern Shipbuilding, as John mentioned, is thriving, and there are plans for a dry dock, so it is expanding
- And we do have a shipbuilder there, Eastern Shipbuilding, who would like to use this port for other things
Summary:
The committee took up a long agenda of land use, public records, infrastructure, and local-government bills. The most debated measures were CS for CS for HB 399 and CS for HB 979, both sponsored by Rep. Borrero, which sought to streamline development approvals and reduce local-government barriers. HB 399 would require simple-majority approval for certain land development applications, mandate local definitions of compatibility, and add provisions affecting destination resorts, manufactured housing, historic properties, and a study of urban development boundaries. HB 979 would allow administrative rezoning of environmentally damaged five-acre-or-larger parcels in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties for residential use if adjacent to neighborhoods. Supporters argued both bills would increase housing supply, encourage cleanup of contaminated land, and lower costs; opponents argued they preempt local decision-making, weaken voter-approved growth controls, and do not guarantee affordability. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably, with HB 399 passing 16-10 and HB 979 passing after debate.
The committee also approved CS for HB 437, a public records bill by Rep. Andrade, on a 25-0 vote. The bill requires agencies to respond to public records requests within three days by producing the records, citing why they cannot, or giving a good-faith estimate of time and cost; it also limits agencies from later relying on exemptions not previously raised. Proponents said the measure addresses long delays and nonresponses by agencies, while school district representatives warned the timeline could be difficult for large, complex requests. The committee adopted the bill and sent it favorably.
Several local and special district bills were also approved. CS for CS for HB 1103 would help local governments coordinate with FWC on derelict vessels and anchoring issues and passed unanimously. CS for HB 1245, dealing with biosolids regulation, also passed unanimously. CS for HB 4081 to expand the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 25-0. CS for HB 4103, creating a state special district for the Apalachicola water and sewer system, passed 25-1 after testimony from city officials who argued the city had improved its water system and should retain a role. CS for HB 4105, expanding the Port St. Joe Port Authority into a multi-county regional board, passed 23-3 despite opposition from residents concerned about infrastructure, environmental impacts, and local control. The committee also began consideration of PCS for CS for HB 433, an agriculture-related bill with changes to surplus lands and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- If we lure an Irish company, then we have one in the eastern panhandle, you know, that is about to expand
Committee:
Senate Transportation and Infrastructure
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Steve Tanner, and I represent District 13, which is basically the eastern half of Nampa.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- lines nine and ten, we insert 20 million for the University of New Mexico Stadium, 10 million for Eastern
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, that's something that I need to prioritize a lot of the eastern Sierras.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 17th, 2025
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Jamie Miner on behalf of Eastern Municipal Water District, Monterey One Water, Santa Margarita Water
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum at first but proceeded with bill presentations and public testimony. Senator McInerney presented SB 31, which would expand uses of recycled water in California, including certain outdoor irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing in food-handling facilities, decorative lakes and ponds, and some HOA common-area irrigation, while clarifying regulatory treatment of recycled water line breaks. Supporters from numerous water districts, cities, and industry groups testified in favor; there was no opposition. The bill was later approved on a due pass motion to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
Senator Cabaldon presented SB 650, a technical bill making noncontroversial changes to the Delta Stewardship Act. The bill would set an appeals timeline, clarify who may file appeals, and add a severability clause. Support testimony emphasized due process, local government participation, and preserving enforceability of the Delta plan; no opposition was heard. After quorum was established, the committee voted the bill out on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee.
The committee also considered a consent calendar containing AJR 9, SB 55, and SB 563, all of which were approved. After additional members arrived, the committee completed the votes and then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- Those funds support projects in districts, including the gas and Eastern Connector, State Route 167 in
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 23rd, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- my day job, I own a consulting business and I'm a professor at the University of the Southwest and Eastern
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- And in my district, which is Eastern Collier County, I have some beautiful land.
- And in my district, which is Eastern Collier County, I have some beautiful land.
- And in my district, which is Eastern Collier County, I have some beautiful land.
- And in my district, which is Eastern Collier County, I have some beautiful land.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, many of them amended. Early action included PCS for CS for HB 639, which would expand an existing Fraternal Order of Police specialty license plate to all Floridians, tighten specialty plate rules for future applicants, require financial projections and reporting, and create several new specialty plates. After questions about Florida nexus requirements and a successful amendment adding a Florida Film Legacy plate, the bill was reported favorably 26-0. PCS for CS for HB 1169, limiting local governments’ use of excess building-code enforcement funds for construction of the code-enforcement building, also passed unanimously after testimony from the Florida Home Builders Association.
The committee then approved HB 139, expanding whistleblower protections for state, local, and contract employees who file ethics complaints, with support from the Florida Commission on Ethics. PCS for HB 273, which would make special districts eligible for certain state and federal grants and direct pay options, passed 24-1 after testimony from both supporters and opponents. Members also approved CS for HB 1087, a public-records exemption for certain stablecoin issuer information, and CS for HB 1085, updating the local government cybersecurity grant program by moving it to Cyber Florida at USF, adding a sunset, and limiting consecutive awards.
Several environmental and local-government transparency measures drew extended debate. CS for CS for HB 1417, a broad environmental bill, was amended to remove several provisions, retain others on the Environmental Regulation Commission, springs, solar facilities, Indian River Lagoon septic deadlines, and coastal resiliency partnerships, and then passed 24-0 amid mixed testimony from DEP, water management districts, and environmental advocates. CS for HB 1457, creating a framework for regional stormwater management systems and water quality enhancement areas, passed 24-0 after discussion of port impacts. CS for HB 1329, requiring local budgets to be posted earlier, retained longer, and made searchable, and adding a 10% budget-cutting exercise, passed 17-6 after strong opposition from local-government groups who argued it would be costly and duplicative. The committee also approved CS for HB 4091 creating a special district for stormwater and flood control in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and then took up CS for HB 995, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission and union-related procedures, including registration, dues disclosure, election rules, leave-time limits, and expedited bargaining over legislatively appropriated salary increases; that bill was still under questioning when the transcript ended.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- It's Eastern European; it's Russian. It's Eastern European. It's Russian.
- It's more European, Eastern European. ...from, prominently, Mexico and Costa Rica, that come over and
- It's more European, Eastern European. Thank you. Anybody else? Chairman. Yes, please.
Bills:
HB2003 , HB2057 , HB2109 , HB2111 , HB2112 , HB2114 , HB2256 , HB2259 , HB2317 , HB2323 , HB2398 , HB2443 , HB2446 , HB2574
Committee:
House Transportation & Infrastructure
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we are also having conversations currently with Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State, and the
- conversations we are also having conversations currently<00:25:47.760><c> with</c><00:25:48.000><c> Eastern
- </c><00:25:48.320><c> Kentucky</c> currently with Eastern Kentucky currently with Eastern Kentucky University
Committee:
Senate Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Sep 25th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But the Eastern, what we call the Eastern Navajo, those are the chapters that are in New Mexico.
- The Eastern Agency Council has passed a resolution stating that they want the funding to be administered
- from Eastern Navajo, maybe Crown Point or some other point. for the Navajo Nation to set up an office
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 18th, 2025
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- I come before you as a voice for the Eastern Coachella Valley community, a predominantly Latino, disadvantaged
- I am Rashidi Barnes, CEO of Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, which operates bus service as Tri
- I am Rashidi Barnes, CEO of Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, which operates bus service as Trideltta
- Matt Roman, representing Eastern Municipal Water District and West Basin Municipal Water District, is
Committee:
Senate Joint Legislative Audit
Summary:
The committee began with a status report from the State Auditor on staffing and audit capacity, noting 14 audit supervisors, 14 audits in progress, several audits scheduled for release, and a planned high-risk review of state financial reporting. The committee then approved a consent calendar covering six audit requests, including topics such as kindergarten oral health assessments, prison infrastructure management, Los Angeles fires prevention and response, community college financial aid and enrollment, wildfire management at Chino Hills State Park, and the Chiquita Canyon landfill.
The first major item was Assembly Member Gonzalez’s request for an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. Supporters described long-running fiscal mismanagement, a projected $60 million deficit, layoffs, concerns about contracting practices, foundation donations, and weak governance. District representatives said they were already working with Riverside County Office of Education and FICMAT, had adopted a fiscal stabilization plan, and were making cuts to restore solvency. The State Auditor said the proposed audit would examine the district’s financial condition over 10 years, ELOP spending, partnership agreements, foundation funds, and contracting practices. After extensive discussion and public comment, the motion to approve the audit failed because it did not receive the required votes.
The committee next approved Senator Wahab’s request for an audit of East Bay transit agency administrative oversight. The senator argued that the Bay Area’s fragmented transit system creates duplication and wastes resources, while agency representatives and transit advocates said the agencies already face extensive oversight and are actively coordinating through existing regional efforts. The State Auditor outlined objectives focused on agency autonomy, coordination, ridership, finances, and the potential effects of consolidation. After debate and public comment, the audit was approved.
Finally, Senator Archuleta introduced a request to audit excessive unrestricted reserves at selected California Community College districts and Calbright College, arguing that reserve balances have grown substantially and may be diverting funds from student services and instruction. He said the audit would examine why districts are holding large reserves and whether those funds are being used effectively for students.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (2-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- executive director and founder of Parkinson's in Motion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that's located in Eastern
- Meredith mentioned how few doctors there are addressing things, I mean no, almost no neurologists in Eastern
- Meredith mentioned how few doctors there are addressing things, I mean no, almost no neurologists in Eastern
- Meredith mentioned how few doctors there are addressing things, I mean no, almost no neurologists in Eastern
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum, first taking up referred administrative regulations. One regulation was deferred, and two others were noted as deficient; with no one wishing to speak, the committee treated the regulations as reviewed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 13 from Chairman Meredith, which would reduce the number of Medicaid managed care organizations from five to three. Meredith argued the bill would reduce administrative burden, improve oversight, help rural providers, and potentially lower costs for families and the Medicaid program. Senators Berg, Herron, and Douglas asked about data, patient impact, network adequacy, and prior authorization burdens; Meredith said the effect on patients would be indirect through better access and less administrative delay. The committee approved a committee substitute and passed SB 13 favorably on a 10-0 vote.
The committee next considered Senate Joint Resolution 26, presented by Senator Richardson and Kentucky Pharmacists Association Executive Director Ben Mudd. The resolution asks the Department of Medicaid Services to provide data and cost analysis on paying pharmacists fairly for clinical services already within their scope of practice under Medicaid and KCHIP. Supporters said pharmacists can improve access, especially in rural areas, by providing services such as medication therapy management, chronic disease management, and preventive care, and that the resolution is intended to gather information before any future bill. Senator Douglas questioned whether expanded pharmacy duties have actually improved access or outcomes and whether there is published data; Mudd said the Board of Pharmacy tracks use of protocols but that more data is needed. The committee approved the resolution by roll call, with all members voting aye.
At the end of the meeting, Chairman Meredith announced that Senate Bill 27 would be heard for discussion only and not acted on that day so members could review it further. Senator Brandon Storm introduced SB 27, which would create a Kentucky Parkinson’s disease research registry, and noted that a Michael J. Fox Foundation representative could not attend because of a winter storm; her letter was included in the packet. Storm said the registry is intended to support research and policy by tracking Parkinson’s disease in Kentucky, citing national prevalence and cost figures. No vote was taken on SB 27 during this meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Time with commercial fishermen and shrimpers in eastern North Carolina made one thing clear.
- Time with commercial fishermen and shrimpers in eastern North Carolina made one thing clear.
- Time with commercial fishermen and shrimpers in eastern North Carolina made one thing clear.
- Time with commercial fishermen and shrimpers in eastern North Carolina made one thing clear.
- Indeed make eastern North Carolina stronger. Stronger. Stronger.
Keywords:
H.Res. 1202, HR1202, House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Homeland Security, Homeland Security Committee, committee membership, committee ranking, seniority, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Walkinshaw, House organization, procedural resolution, internal House rules, congressional committee, hydropower, construction, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, license extension
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 53 (3-25-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Stivers, a joint resolution directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern
- Kentucky, the University of Louisville, Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and<00:07:12.680><c> Eastern
- </c><00:07:13.000><c> Kentucky</c><00:07:13.400><c> University</c><00:07:13.960><c> to</c> and Eastern
- Kentucky University to and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate<00:07:14.680><c> a</c><00:07:15.040
- , sponsor, does this amendment now identify, let's say, someone's yard or the head of a holler in Eastern
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Feb 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I just graduated from Eastern Washington University.
- Shannon Selling with the Family Impact Network, the Child Welfare Network Administrator in Central and Eastern
- would be ensuring these shelter-care referrals receive a swift match for services in Central and Eastern
- budget, achieving the policy goal outlined in this legislation would be challenging in the central and eastern
- budget, achieving the policy goal outlined in this legislation would be challenging in the central and eastern
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on February 6, 2026, and first voted to suspend the five-day notice rule for all bills on the agenda. Senators Braun and Gildon objected, arguing the bill needed more public review and that the fiscal note had only just been released, but a roll call vote passed 15-9 and the committee proceeded to Senate Bill 6346.
Staff briefed SB 6346 as a proposal to create a 9.9% income tax on Washington taxable income above a $1 million per-household standard deduction, with a $50,000 charitable deduction, apportionment rules for nonresidents and certain professions, quarterly estimated payments, and credits for capital gains tax and certain business taxes. Staff said the tax would begin in 2029 and eventually raise about $3.5 billion annually from roughly 30,000 taxpayers. The bill also would expand the Working Families Tax Credit, create a sales tax exemption for grooming and hygiene products, increase the small business B&O tax credit and filing threshold, and end the B&O surcharge on high-grossing businesses one year early. Members questioned the bill’s constitutionality, its exemption from referendum, treatment of student athletes, natural-resource industries, and whether real estate gains would be captured.
Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including labor groups, educators, health care advocates, counties, child care workers, and some business owners and high-income individuals, said the bill would make the tax code more progressive and provide stable funding for health care, education, child care, public defense, and other services, while expanding the Working Families Tax Credit. Opponents, including many small business, construction, housing, and taxpayer advocates, argued the measure would function as a tax on pass-through businesses and retained earnings, harm housing production and investment, encourage wealthy residents and businesses to leave the state, and violate the state constitution or the will of voters. No final action on SB 6346 was taken during the hearing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the last break, Eastern Washington.
- </c><01:07:48.000><c> Washington</c> Uh, many people in Eastern Washington Uh, many people in Eastern
- So communities of Eastern Washington.
- </c> the outstanding achievement of Eastern the outstanding achievement of Eastern Florida's<01:29:34.960
- Eastern Florida classroom as well.
Keywords:
monitoring, court appointments, public service, accountability, government oversight, pro bono, reduced fees, cashless bail, criminal justice, public safety, Attorney General, pretrial release, Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, bail fraud
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (4-15-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- is a publication of an event that says be somewhere on a certain time, it now has to be stated in Eastern
Committee:
House Appropriations & Revenue
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, being from eastern Washington, when it heats up, it heats up, so this is just an opportunity
Committee:
Senate Rules