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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- To enforce the election code and make sure the laws are being followed, go and talk to the supervisors
- And what I really admire about our election code and what we've done over the last 25 years to get to
- Finally, Florida's proactive strengthening of our election code year after year.
- We analyze that to the election code because the election code is We intake information.
- We analyze that to the election code because the election code is complex.
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met to hear a lengthy presentation from Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Florida election administration, with a focus on how elections are handled during natural disasters, election security, and preparations for the 2026 cycle. Byrd described Florida’s response to hurricanes in 2022 and 2024, saying the state works directly with county supervisors of elections to tailor executive orders to local conditions, add or relocate polling sites, extend deadlines, and help displaced voters and emergency workers cast ballots. Members from affected areas echoed that local supervisors had managed storm disruptions well and that turnout remained strong despite major damage.
A large portion of the meeting covered election integrity and security. Byrd emphasized Florida’s use of paper ballots, pre-election logic and accuracy testing, post-election audits, public canvassing, standardized voter-intent rules, and strict vote-by-mail request and signature-match requirements. He said the Department of State’s Office of Election Crimes and Security investigates complaints and refers matters to law enforcement, and that Florida has expanded access to the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship. Members asked about threats to election workers, staffing vacancies, cybersecurity, ballot design, vote-by-mail address changes, and how the state coordinates with county supervisors, emergency management, and other agencies.
Several members raised questions about voter eligibility and returning citizens, and Byrd said the department provides free information to help people determine whether their rights have been restored, while noting that court and clerk reporting practices still create challenges. He also said the department is considering additional legislative proposals, including more safeguards tied to driver’s license and citizenship verification and a possible statewide 100% audit of races before certification. The meeting ended with the chair encouraging members to visit supervisors of elections offices and submit specific ideas for future elections legislation; no votes were taken and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota – Senator John Marty Feb 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- No, Iowa has done it. Sure.
- No, Iowa has done it.
- No, Iowa has done it.
OK
Bills:
SB372 , SB1224 , SB1232 , SB1264 , SB1330 , SB1381 , SB1441 , SB1450 , SB1589 , SB1618 , SB1936 , SB1980 , SB2011 , SB2030
Committee:
House Criminal Judiciary
Keywords:
SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- I went to the website, I paid—I think I paid like $220—and then they just gave me a code so I was able
- Cities and counties retain authority over zoning codes, fees, record keeping, and enforcement.
- We’ve had health and safety mentioned... ...and those applications of code, like the LEED.
- , and fire codes.
- , and fire codes.
Bills:
SB1108 , SB1205 , SB1241 , SB1286 , SB1366 , SB1431 , SB1473 , SB1477 , SB1478 , SB1479 , SB1492 , SB1517 , SB1563 , SB1586 , SB1665 , SB1671
Keywords:
cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Education Policy
Bills:
HB329 , HB8 , HB353 , HB329 , HB8 , HB353 , HB50 , HB78 , HB225 , SB75 , SB209 , HB50 , HB78 , HB225 , SB75 , SB209
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Letter rulings that are published in other states, such as Iowa, Illinois, Texas, and New York, just
- notices doesn't scratch the surface of the guidance taxpayers need to voluntarily comply with a tax code
- corporations and the wealthy use their ample resources to erode our tax base to gain benefits from our tax code
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- search regionally to include the eastern borders of North and South Dakota, the northern border of Iowa
- 00:36:35.920><c> northern</c><00:36:36.319><c> border</c><00:36:36.680><c> of</c><00:36:36.880><c> Iowa
- </c> South Dakota the northern border of Iowa South Dakota the northern border of Iowa and<00:36:37.760
- an amendment coded uh house file<00:43:24.200><c> 7</c><00:43:25.160><c> A1</c><00:43:26.160><c> who
- We have tried to get our communication center to code those differently so it’s not an investigative
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- is more economical to construct than mechanic space, and our existing storage space meets building codes
- </c> meets building codes for mechanic space. meets building codes for mechanic space.
- c><01:07:51.920><c> as</c> Cities and as far south as uh uh as Cities and as far south as uh uh as Iowa
- Iowa. Iowa.
- and their zip code and their uh<01:08:56.880><c> place</c><01:08:57.199><c> of</c><01:08:57.440><c>
Bills:
HF604 , HF1972 , HF578 , HF1951 , HF629 , HF864 , HF874 , HF1155 , HF884 , HF2365 , HF643 , HF234 , HF2655 , HF2637 , HF2535 , HF2530 , HF2344 , HF584 , HF524
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Iowa requires a counselor for every 350 students, and North Dakota requires a counselor for every 250
- Iowa requires a counselor for every 350 students, and North Dakota requires a counselor for every 250
- Iowa is 350... uh so it can get passed out, I'd like to uh so it can get passed out, I'd like to offer
- </c><00:26:57.880><c> Iowa</c><00:26:58.520><c> is</c><00:26:58.800><c> 350</c> School counselor ratios
- Iowa is 350 to 1.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Just don't lose the little code that unfreezes your credit. Any other questions or comments?
- Currently, there is one state that introduced this compact last year, Iowa, and they'll continue to do
- So it was introduced in Iowa. I assume it didn't pass in Iowa for some reason last year.
Bills:
HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2188 , HB2194 , HB2206 , HB2321 , HB2322 , HB2438 , HB2442 , HB2448 , HB2727 , HB2797
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/13/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- automatic approval of building permits after 60 days for permits that may not meet State Building Code
- </c> that may not meet State Building Code that may not meet State Building Code requirements<00:14:31.600
- We've made changes to our zoning code and went to a unified development code to increase flexibility.
- We've made changes to our zoning code and went to a unified development code to increase flexibility.
- We've made changes to our zoning code and went to a unified development code to increase flexibility.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 27th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is coded A-2-8-9.
- The amendment is coded A-25.
- The amendment is coded A-4.
- The amendment is coded A1.
- The amendment is coded D-E-1.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- that have been implemented energy codes that have been implemented by<01:09:48.960><c> the</c><01:09
- </c> that um fell outside of our normal code. that um fell outside of our normal code.
- We do building codes that address building across the state. State cities can't do that.
- We do building codes that address building across the state. State cities can't do that.
- than in Iowa, North Dakota, South<01:47:17.520><c> Dakota,</c><01:47:17.760><c> and</c><01:47:18.000
Keywords:
public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:20:34.560><c> to</c> of title 5 United States Code to of title 5 United States Code to authorize
- Army and Navy during World War II to serve as code readers.
- Army and Navy during World War II to serve as code readers.
- Army and Navy during World War II to serve as code readers.
- Army and Navy during World War II to serve as code readers.
Keywords:
veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Not only that, it would align us with 16 other states, including our neighbors North Dakota and Iowa.
- </c><01:10:13.120><c> APRN's</c> neighbors North Dakota and Iowa.
- APRN's neighbors North Dakota and Iowa.
- are going to those who served honorably and haven't been convicted of high crimes under chapter 6138 code
- 6138 code of federal regulations. regulations. regulations.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:37:47.720><c> fully</c><00:37:48.040><c> exempts</c> currency the state of Iowa fully exempts
- currency the state of Iowa fully exempts it<00:37:48.839><c> and</c><00:37:48.920><c> they're</c><00
- So the two provisions will help avoid confusion for the industry, provide consistency to our tax code
- land clearing is also taxable tax code land clearing is also taxable or<00:47:46.119><c> non-</c><00
- </c> uh provide consistency to our tax code uh provide consistency to our tax code and<00:47:58.760><
Committee:
House Taxes
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> There's one called Olympia, I think, that does the Iowa program. >> In Iowa? >> Iowa does, yes.
- </c><03:25:52.880><c> program</c><03:25:53.840><c> but</c> does the Iowa program but does the Iowa program
- but >> in<03:25:54.720><c> Iowa</c> >> in Iowa >> in Iowa >> Iowa<03:25:55.840
- </c> >> Iowa does yes Iowa has this program too.
- >> Iowa does yes Iowa has this program too.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to expand recognition, benefits for veterans of 'Secret War' 5/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1980, when I got off that Boeing airplane in the Iowa airport onto that tarmac, I was greeted by Reverend
- Paul and Reverend Frank, who were my sponsors from the Catholic Charities of America. the Iowa airport
- the Iowa airport onto<00:12:30.320><c> that</c><00:12:30.480><c> tarmac,</c> I<00:12:34.240><c> was<
- And so our opportunity to come to America in 1980 was under the Catholic Charities of Iowa.
- And my reverend, they greeted us in Iowa on that tarmac on that Jeep Willie took us to our little Rambler
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Iowa, Ms. Miller-Meeks, for five minutes. Thank you, Mr.
- I rise today to honor the life and legacy of World War II hero Henry Linger of Clinton, Iowa.
- </c> I thank you, the gentlelady from Iowa. Madam Speaker, thank you.
- </c> especially those in Iowa. especially those in Iowa.
- Miller-Meeks from the great state of Iowa. The gentlewoman is recognized.
Bills:
SB146 , HR973 , HR859 , HR906 , HB2449 , HB2399 , HR866 , HB2482 , HB2444 , HB2458 , HB1721 , HB2480 , HB1479 , HB1442 , HR1402 , HR617 , HR452
Keywords:
nonconsensual, visual depictions, digital forgery, intimate content, online platforms, privacy, protection, harm prevention, John F. Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, Federal arts funding, memorial designation, cultural institutions, Congressional authority, public arts programs, Hampden-Sydney College, anniversary, higher education, civic responsibility, liberal arts
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/12/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Their skin color, salary, zip<01:19:58.160><c> code,</c><01:19:58.520><c> gender,</c><01:19:59.000><c
- Some of you may be familiar with the Postville, Iowa raid on May 12, 2008.
- We see what happens in Postville, Iowa, and that was a legitimate action for criminal behavior.
- Happens in Postville, Iowa, and that was a legitimate action for criminal behavior.
- Newborns went up by 25% in Latina mothers, even American citizens who were born in Iowa.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services