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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Mar 4th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Micah, Florida Hospital Association, waving in support.
  • Carolyn Johnson, Florida Chamber of Commerce, followed by David Micah, Florida Hospital Association.
  • David Micah, excuse me, followed by Adam Baskford. Good afternoon. You're recognized.
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard three bills. SB 514, by Senator Harrell, clarified that medical quality review committees used by managing entities are treated like other medical review committees for purposes of civil liability and public records protections. The committee adopted a Harrell amendment removing the word “malpractice” from the title, heard support from the Florida Hospital Association, Florida Association of Managing Entities, and Florida Smart Justice Alliance, and then voted 11-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 734, by Senator Yarborough, which would repeal the current wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The bill drew extensive testimony from families describing deaths they said were caused by medical negligence and from supporters including AARP and the Florida Justice Association, while opponents from the health care, insurance, and business sectors argued it would raise malpractice premiums, increase litigation, worsen physician shortages, and reduce access to care. After debate, the committee voted 9-2 to report the bill favorably. Finally, SB 538, by Senator Bradley, was presented as the state courts legislative package. It updates court operations by clarifying duty judge requirements, removing a location limit on duty hearings, repealing a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and allowing alternative judicial authentication of oaths and acknowledgments when a court seal is unavailable. The bill received supportive waiver forms from the Florida Bar ADR section and several judges, and was reported favorably on an 11-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EIG-EDT, EIG Public Hearings 02-11-2025

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Molinaro from HTDC has submitted testimony in support.
  • David Molinaro, Director, HTDC, standing on our testimony. Thank you.
  • David and Julie Youngker from the gas company have submitted testimony in support.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Economic Development and Tourism met on February 11, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. Senate Bill 1338, relating to long-duration clean energy storage, received support from the Energy Office, DEED, HTDC, and the gas company. With no opposition or questions, the committees recommended passage with technical, non-substantive amendments and a deferred effective date of 5/13/2040. The committees then heard Senate Bill 233 on climate resilience, which drew support from the Hawaii State Community Office and other testifiers. SB 492, relating to the general excise tax, had mixed testimony, with support from DHHL, the Office of Planning, county representatives, and others, and opposition from the Grassroots Institute and another testifier. The chair explained that SB 492 would be amended to remove language that would prevent DHHL from benefiting, along with technical amendments and the same deferred date of 5/13/2040. For Senate Bill 1634, relating to water resources, the Board of Water Supply testified in support and urged expanding the bill from two to six monitoring wells, citing Red Hill contamination concerns, PFAS detections in Halawa Shaft, and the need for a broader monitoring grid to track groundwater movement. Members discussed the connected aquifers and the need for more data. The committee recommended passage of SB 1634 with amendments to allow funding for six monitoring wells, include a sentinel monitoring system, and make technical, non-substantive changes. The committee also voted to pass SB 233 unamended, and all recommendations were adopted by the members present.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • assembly the integrity of Joseph, the strength of Joshua, the faithfulness of Moses, the courage of King David
  • assembly the integrity of Joseph, the strength of Joshua, the faithfulness of Moses, the courage of King David
  • Moore is married to Stephanie, and they have four children: Kevin James, David Moses, Liza Grace, and
  • Oh, David, you want to use technology? You don't have a choice. You just don't have a choice.
  • Oh, but David, you can't tell that. That will upset someone.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 12th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, David Bonino with Louisiana Bankers Association, present will provide information if requested.
  • Also, David Bonino with Louisiana Bankers Association, present will provide information if requested.
Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 341, which would expand the Louisiana churches and nonprofit religious organizations self-insured fund from property-only coverage to broader commercial coverage, including liability, contents, wind and hail, and loss-of-use protections. The sponsor and Department of Insurance said the bill was the product of agreement among the parties and was intended to help churches and nonprofits, including smaller congregations, obtain affordable coverage. After adopting technical amendments, the committee reported SB 341 as amended without objection. The committee then considered Senate Bill 509 on bank-owned life insurance (BOLI), which would clarify insurable interest and allow exchanges of underperforming policies. The sponsor, industry representatives, and the Department of Insurance discussed how banks use these policies for employee benefit funding, the role of 1035 exchanges, consent requirements, and concerns about federal tax issues and state insurable-interest language. Because the parties were still working toward a solution, the committee adopted a technical amendment but voluntarily deferred SB 509 until the following week. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 464 on coverage for severe obesity treatment, which would create a framework for partially implementing the bariatric surgery mandate based on available appropriations. The sponsor and the Department of Insurance said the bill would let the state cover a proportional share of expected surgeries if only part of the required funding is provided. The committee reported SB 464 favorably without objection, and then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 12th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, David Bonino with Louisiana Bankers Association, present will provide information if requested.
  • Also, David Bonino with Louisiana Bankers Association, present will provide information if requested.
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The House Insurance Committee met with a quorum and took up three Senate bills. Senate Bill 341, by Senator Edmonds, was amended with technical changes and reported as amended. The bill expands the Louisiana churches and nonprofit religious organizations’ self-insured fund from a property-only pool to broader commercial coverage, including premises liability, fraud, contents, wind and hail, and loss-of-use coverage. Testimony from the sponsor and the Department of Insurance emphasized that the measure was intended to help churches and nonprofits, including smaller congregations, while preserving solvency requirements for the fund. The committee then heard Senate Bill 509, by Senator Cloud, concerning bank-owned life insurance (BOLI). The sponsor, bank and insurance industry representatives, and the Department of Insurance discussed allowing banks to exchange underperforming policies for better-performing ones under 1035 exchanges, while clarifying insurable-interest and consent issues. Members raised questions about former employees, split-dollar arrangements, and whether additional consent would be needed. Because the parties were still working on a solution, the committee adopted a technical amendment but voluntarily deferred the bill until the following week. Finally, Senate Bill 464, by Senator Barrow, was presented by Ryan Haney and the Department of Insurance as a framework to cover severe obesity treatment, including bariatric surgery. The bill would allow the state to partially implement the mandate based on the amount of funding appropriated, rather than requiring full funding up front. Supporters said the measure could reduce long-term health costs and align Louisiana more closely with neighboring states. The committee reported the bill favorably, and the meeting then adjourned.
NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development May 31st, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Revenue and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is Sergeant retired Sergeant First Class David Sousa. retired Sergeant First Class David Sousa he
Keywords: 909, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • DAVID DANIEL FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT. THANK YOU.
  • DAVID DANIEL WAIVING IN SUPPORT. THANK YOU. MEMBERS, WE ARE IN DEBATE.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Steven Owens, Representative Thomas Moakley, who serves on both committees, Representative David
  • Linsky, Representative Bruce Ayers, Representative Donald Wong, and Representative David Vieira.
  • So we’re going to get started with David Leonard, the Executive Director of the Boston Public Library
  • My name is David Leonard. I am the president of the Boston Public Library.
  • And we have a wonderful... ...yes, yes, his name is David Cooper.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail. Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts. Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Kristen David Radcliffe. they don't have enough help enough staff that coupled with the fear of people
  • a good day thank you you too bye Kristen Swenson Florek is she on line no get back to you Kristen David
  • David Biele, our Vice Chair, with a question for you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Not so much a question.
  • Thank you, David. Thank you for all the work you do for us. Good job, David. Thanks. Nate Glassie?
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on several bills focused on financial security, banking regulation, and payment-card fees. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg supported the Massachusetts baby bonds proposal (H. 48) and also endorsed bills on matched savings (H. 1158/S. 737) and retirement planning/Secure Choice (H. 1143/S. 722), arguing these measures would help address wealth inequality, build assets, and improve retirement readiness. Supporters of baby bonds included policy experts and health advocates from Children’s Health Watch and Boston Medical Center, who said early-life asset building could improve long-term economic and health outcomes for children in low-income families. AARP also urged passage of the retirement planning bill, citing the large share of private-sector workers without access to an employer retirement plan. Representative Donato testified for H. 1143, describing it as a voluntary retirement-savings opportunity for workers at small employers. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3933, concerning the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation, from former Bank Commissioner Mike Hanson, who defended the state’s full deposit insurance system for credit unions and savings institutions as a longstanding consumer-protection model. The Massachusetts Bankers Association raised concerns about the bill’s technical provisions and broader credit union/bank competitive issues, while the Cooperative Credit Union Association supported related legislation allowing modest compensation for credit union directors (S. 821/H. 1338) and flexibility for state financial institutions to grow through partnerships (S. 723). Bankers opposed those credit union bills, arguing they would upset a level playing field and blur long-standing distinctions between banks and credit unions. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1259/S. 688, which would prohibit card interchange fees on the tax and gratuity portions of restaurant transactions. Restaurant owners and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association testified in favor, saying the fees are a significant and growing expense, especially as most customers now pay by card; they argued the bills would save restaurants money without affecting state revenue. Credit union, banking, and payments-industry representatives opposed the bills, saying interchange helps fund fraud protection and payment infrastructure, that the proposal would create compliance burdens and likely litigation, and that it would mainly affect Massachusetts-chartered institutions while national banks could be preempted. Committee members noted that a commission on payment-card fees is being established and said the issue would be studied further. The hearing also included support for a separate bill on virtual credit cards for dental providers, with dentists saying automatic virtual-card payments impose hidden processing fees and fraud risks.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Public Safety Committee Jun 9th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Elliott, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, as well as San Francisco City Attorney David
  • David Pimmetel, San Joaquin County Correctional Officers Association board member, and I support this
  • David Pimettel, San Joaquin County Correctional Officers Association, I support this bill.
  • David Pimettel, San Joaquin County Correctional Officers Association, and I support this bill.
  • David Pimettel, San Joaquin County Correction Office Association, and I support this bill.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDT Public Hearing 03-17-2026

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I know that Caroline and David and the entire team at HCA has has been doing their best to um be held
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  • <00:21:48.320> and<00:21:48.559> the know that Caroline and David and the know that
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of economic development, tourism, and tax measures. SB 2411 drew broad support from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the University of Hawaiʻi, the Chamber of Commerce, and Retail Merchants, with one technical amendment suggested to change a partnership term from six to seven years. Members asked about implementation and annual costs, and the department said it would follow up with cost information. HB 2583 HD1, relating to economic development and a loan loss program, also received support, but DBED noted the state already has the CBED loan program and suggested the proposal could be placed under that existing framework rather than creating a new program. HB 1612, based on business revitalization task force recommendations, was supported by DBED and several business and advocacy groups, including the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Grassroot Institute. Testimony emphasized improving Hawaii’s business climate and using a ranking/reporting tool to measure progress, while one senator questioned whether the bill would simply fund another study instead of direct improvements. HB 1613, relating to HTDC, was supported by HTDC, the Chamber of Commerce, and startup and industry representatives who said a permanent marketing/branding specialist would help attract tech talent, founders, and investors; a member asked why the position was not in the budget, and HTDC said federal NIST funding uncertainty affected the request. HB 1614, also on economic development, was supported by HTDC and business groups, and members discussed whether the state was missing federal funds due to lack of matching dollars; HTDC said it was difficult to know, but matching funds could help leverage more federal grants. The committee then took up HB 2590 on taxation for creative industries. The Motion Picture Association and Hawaii Film Alliance strongly supported the bill, saying it would correct GET treatment for payroll service companies, restore motion picture and TV production as manufacturing, and repeal a 2022 provision affecting qualified expenses; the Department of Taxation said it would provide revenue-impact information later. Finally, HB 1950 HD1 on the transient accommodations tax drew strong support from DBED, HTA, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, hotel and resort groups, and others, who argued for a dedicated tourism marketing fund and said the state needs more stable, long-term marketing investment. The Tax Foundation opposed the special fund approach, arguing it would reduce legislative flexibility. Members pressed witnesses on the appropriate percentage for the fund, with HTA suggesting 10% to 12% of TAT collections, and the discussion focused on how marketing spending relates to visitor spending, tax revenue, and long-term tourism competitiveness.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
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  • David Calderwood, a semi-retired emergency medicine and family physician from Huntsville.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • David Morris. Welcome. Madam Chair, members of the committee, my name is David Morris.
  • David Morris?
  • Madam Chair, members of the committee, again for the record, my name is David Morris, Director of Browseats
  • Thank you, David. Thank you, Alexis Boxx. Good afternoon, Madam Chair and members.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Local Government. (1-28-26)

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, Representative David Hail, 74th House District. I'm Dr.
  • Uh, Representative David Hail, 74th House District. I'm Dr.
  • >> Uh,<00:20:36.320> Representative<00:20:36.880> David<00:20:37.200> Hail,
  • ><00:20:37.760> 74th >> Uh, Representative David Hail, 74th >> Uh, Representative
  • David Hail, 74th House<00:20:38.640> District.
Summary: The committee met for its first meeting of the session and took up several local government bills, beginning with House Bill 108 on residual waste landfills. The bill would keep current rules in place when a landfill and the related company are in the same county, but would make projects subject to local determination when the landfill and industry are in different counties. The sponsor said it only affects residual waste landfills, not solid waste landfills. There was no opposition, and the bill passed with favorable expression by a 13-aye, 2-pass vote. The committee then approved House Bill 194, as amended by a committee substitute that changed a sales threshold from 15% to 25%. The bill creates a narrow exemption allowing cigar smoking inside tightly defined cigar bars, while not changing smoke-free laws for other public places. One member explained a no vote as a local control concern, but the bill passed with favorable expression. House Bill 276, which would authorize backyard chickens and prevent local governments from banning fewer than six chickens while still allowing setback rules, also passed with favorable expression. Supporters said it would not affect homeowners associations or commercial use, while one member opposed it as a local control issue. House Bill 290, dealing with county law libraries, passed unanimously with favorable expression. The sponsor said the bill would let local bar associations use their own funds for online legal research and computers instead of only books, noting that many law libraries are underused because legal research is now mostly online and that the libraries remain open to the public. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 103 on fluoride in public water systems after adopting a committee substitute that clarified an immunity clause for water districts. Sponsors said the bill would make fluoridation a local decision rather than a state mandate and argued that newer research raises health concerns, while opponents from the dental community and Kentucky Voices for Health testified that community water fluoridation is safe, cost-effective, and important for preventing cavities, especially for low-income and Medicaid populations. The transcript cuts off during the opposition testimony, before any final committee vote on HB 103.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/27/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Davids. Thank you, Madam Chair. Under property, I'm new here.
  • Representative Davids. Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I'd like Mr. Clayman to state my motion.
  • Madam Chair and members, Chair Davids' motion would be to move to adopt Senate Article 1, Sections 9
  • All those in favor of Representative Davids' motion that Mr. Clayman just read, please say aye.
  • All those in favor of Representative Davids' motion that Mr. Clayman just read, please say aye.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 3rd, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair calls David Gonzalez. Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and so.
  • You're registered as David Gonzalez. Yes sir, I am.
  • Chair calls David D'Angelo. And you're registered as David D'Angelo from Racetrack Inc.
  • As I said, my name is David D'Angelo and I'm testifying in support of HB 1713 on behalf of Racetrack.
Bills: HB316
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 3rd, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair calls David Gonzales from the Texas Criminal Defense Law Association.
  • You are registered as David Gonzales. Yes sir, I am.
  • The Chair calls David D'Angelo. Thank you. I am David DeAngelo from Racetrack, Inc. Yes, sir.
  • As I said, my name is David DeAngelo, and I am testifying in support of HB 1713 on behalf of Racetrack
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Mar 18th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair calls David Hodgins. ご視聴ありがとうございました。 Chair calls Andrew Tettenhorst. Thank you.
  • Chair calls David Vinson, Joanne Fay, and Roland Tussauds. Moscano. Mr.
  • And have you registered as David Vinson on behalf of... Wiley ISD testifying for the bill.
  • Anna Smith and David Ferris. 6477 David Ferris, okay, we're going to show David Ferris registered on
  • I'm gonna show you a red shirt is David Bankey.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, I'm David Young.
  • Uh David Young introduce our group.
  • And again, I'm David Young.
  • And again, I'm David Young. >> All right. And again, I'm David Young.
  • Thank you, David.
Summary: The committee opened its sixth meeting of the 2025 Interim Joint Committee on Education, confirmed a quorum, recorded attendance votes, and approved the minutes. Chair Lewis reminded presenters to keep remarks brief because of the full agenda and limited time. The first presentation was from United Way of Southern Kentucky, with Anne Puckett, Craig Browning, and Warren County Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton introducing a regional early childhood initiative. The presenters argued that kindergarten readiness and early childhood support are critical to later academic and life outcomes. They cited research and statistics about brain development in the first five years, the effects of unprepared kindergarten entry, and links between low literacy, school discipline, dropout rates, and incarceration. They said their region’s readiness scores fell during COVID and after a tornado, and that the most effective response was in-home parent education to help families support children from birth to age five. They described the model as voluntary, community-based, and not requiring new buildings, and said similar programs have been successful in Missouri. The group said it had already raised more than $1 million in private donations and committed three years of funding for four additional staff, expanding service in Allen, Logan, and Warren counties. They requested $600,000 per year for the next two-year budget cycle to add 12 more educators, serve about 360 families and 660 additional children, and build evidence for a possible statewide model. Members generally expressed support for the concept, with Representative Tipton and Representative Jackson discussing a prior home-based preschool pilot and the importance of starting early. Representative Calloway questioned whether increased family chaos and government involvement justified the approach; presenters responded that the program uses community educators, not a government-run organization, and is aimed at helping overwhelmed families. Representative Stalker asked about eligibility and early intervention, and presenters said the program serves children from birth to age five and can help identify needs early enough to connect families with services such as First Steps.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (05/08/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • > the Representative David Muse from the Representative David Muse from the minority<00:36:56.960
  • Representative David Muse for the minority of the committee.
  • Representative David Luneau for the minority of the committee.
  • David Blankenhorn, announced Angels, Mr.
  • David Blankenhorn, announced his<03:16:39.720> retirement<03:16:40.720> and<03:16:40.960
Keywords: 1189, house, all