Video & Transcript Research : 'debates'
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, we're in debate. Senator Arrington. Senator Arrington. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Any further debate, members? Thank you. Any further debate, members?
- Seeing no further debate, Senator Brodeur, you are recognized to close on your bill.
- Any debate? Any objection? Without objection... ...on the amendment. Any debate? Any objection?
- Additional debate? Seeing none, Senator Garcia, you are recognized to close.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 932, which would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging under state-regulated insurance policies. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce delays in follow-up testing after abnormal mammograms and noted support from medical and cancer advocacy groups. Senators Arrington and Sharief spoke in favor, and the bill was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered CS for SB 160 on CPA licensure. The sponsor said the bill adds additional pathways to licensure in Florida without lowering standards and is similar to measures being considered in other states. The Florida Institute of CPAs supported the bill, and it was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up a water management district bill, described as a comprehensive measure to increase transparency in planning, funding, budgeting, reporting, and business practices while making historic investments in Everglades restoration. Senators asked about the role of the Legislative Budget Commission and whether the bill would affect the Lake Okeechobee system operating manual; the sponsor said those issues were still being worked through and that the bill was focused on accountability and transparency. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 50 on coastal resiliency and mangroves. The bill promotes nature-based solutions such as mangroves, living seawalls, and oyster reefs, and requires DEP to establish related rules and study effects on flood risk and insurance premiums. An amendment providing $250,000 from the Resilient Florida Trust Fund for a feasibility study was adopted without objection. The bill drew broad support from environmental and coastal groups and was reported favorably. SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification was temporarily postponed and not heard, and the committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 14th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This motion is not debatable. It takes 41 votes. Clerk will open the roll.
- Seeing no further debate, Mr.
- Seeing in hearing no further debate, Mr.
- Ramos, we are nowhere and have no identity without debate, Mr.
- All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, adopted the previous day’s journal, and handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee notices and moving some bills and items on and off the file. Members also introduced a number of guests and fellows on the floor, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth visitors, interns, local officials, and community representatives.
On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (TK-12 omnibus education technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), and adopted ACR 103 declaring July 14-18, 2025 as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The body also adopted AJR 18, a resolution calling for an official legislative apology to California Native Americans for historic injustices and affirming support for healing and reconciliation, and ACR 71 designating a portion of State Route 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway. Each of these measures drew supportive remarks from multiple members, and co-author rolls were opened before final adoption.
The Assembly also adopted SCR 66 proclaiming Law Day, after a lengthy partisan debate over the rule of law, executive power, and recent federal and state actions; the resolution was ultimately adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added. Members then adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts and protect CalFresh benefits, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, work requirements, and the impact on low-income Californians; the resolution passed with 69 ayes and no noes after 70 co-authors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect abatement costs, also passed 68-0, and ACR 94 on anti-microbial resistance was adopted on the consent calendar.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory honoring Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the schedule for the next floor session. The Assembly adjourned until Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair will morning hour debate.
- But in no event shall debate minutes.
- Not recognized for debate. inquiry. Mr. Not recognized for debate.
- All time for debate has expired.
- . debate. debate.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: We are now in debate. Senator Davis.
- Chair: We are now in debate. Does anyone wish to debate? There is none. You may close.
- Chair: We're in debate. Chair: No debate. You may close it. Senator Harrell: Waive close.
- Chair: Senators, we're in debate. There is no debate. You may close, Senator Harrell.
- Seeing no debate, you are recognized, Senator. Sen.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- WE ARE IN DEBATE. DOES ANYONE HAVE DEBATE? REPRESENTATIVE CHANEY. >> Rep.
- IN CLOSING DEBATE WE HAVE REPRESENTATIVE ESKAMANI. >> Rep.
- LIKE ANY DEBATE AND POLICY THERE'S ALWAYS A BALANCE.
- SEEING NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY MEMBERS, WE ARE IN DEBATE. DEBATE ON THIS FINE BILL?
- WE’RE HAVING A VERY ROBUST DEBATE BACK HERE. >> Chair: WE WILL GET TO DEBATE DON'T WORRY. >> Rep.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- continue beyond 11:50 a.m. leaders for morning hour debate the leaders for morning hour debate the chair
- 5 minutes but in no event shall debate 5 minutes but in no event shall debate continue<00:05:09.039
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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 13, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- ANY MEMBERS WISH TO DEBATE ON THIS BILL?
- HAVING ONLY ONE WAIVE IN SUPPORT IS THERE ANY DEBATE ON THIS BILL? ANY MEMBERS WANT TO DEBATE?
- NO DEBATE. YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO WAIVE CLOSE. >> Rep.
- MEMBERS WE DID THE DEBATE. IS THERE ANY DEBATE.
- FURTHER DEBATE? NO FURTHER DEBATE.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IN A DEBATE? ANY DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENTS?
- SENATORS, ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL? ANY DEBATE. SENATOR, THANK YOU FOR WORKING DILIGENTLY ON THIS.
- ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL? ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL? YOU ARE RECOGNIZED CLOSE. >> Sen.
- SENATORS, ANY DEBATE? ANY DEBATE?
- ANY DEBATE ON THE BILL YOU ARE RECOGNIZED CLOSE ON THE BILL. >> I ASK FOR YOUR FAVORABLE SUPPORT. >>
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- It ends the debate immediately.
- So debate would continue.
- Guys, I want to say great debate.
- Not debatable. Not debatable. That's a proper motion? Not debatable. All in favor say aye. Aye.
- Not debatable. All in favor say aye. Not debatable. All in favor say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
Summary:
The meeting was an Arkansas Boy State House session that began with welcoming remarks, introductions of legislators and guests, a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then considered several bills, with members using questions, pro and con speeches, and repeated motions for immediate consideration to end debate. The first House bill, on increasing funding for rural health care through a 10% tax on individuals earning at least $300,000, drew concerns about fairness, long-term funding, and whether it would improve quality of care; it failed 24-51. House Bill 1002, which would fund more teachers for rural schools and limit how many subjects they teach, also drew debate over funding sources and teacher burnout; it failed 38-36. House Bill 1003, creating the Arkansas Act of 26 to regulate AI data centers through local zoning and a 10% tax for conservation, passed after debate over local control, jobs, and federal versus state authority. House Bill 1004, which would reduce vehicle registration fees and shift transportation funding, failed 20-46 amid concerns about road funding and budget impacts.
The chamber then moved to Senate bills. Senate Bill 1, aimed at fighting food insecurity by incentivizing healthier SNAP purchases through a Double Bucks-style program, passed 43-27. Senate Bill 2, requiring reading tests in earlier middle school grades and state tutoring for students who fail, passed overwhelmingly 67-6. Senate Bill 3, reducing the individual and corporate income tax rate from 3.7% to 3% to address cost of living and attract business, passed 53-15. Senate Bill 4, creating a mixed-use zoning grant program funded by a 1% hotel tourism tax to support affordable housing and downtown development, passed 51-7. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It sounded like debate.
- We are now in debate. Do any members wish to debate? Representative Caruso, you are recognized.
- Is there any more debate?
- Members, debate. Any debate? Representative Stark, you're recognized. Thank you, Chair.
- Seeing none, we are moving into debate. Are there any members that wish to debate the bill?
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 919 on nursing education programs would tighten accountability for nursing schools with low NCLEX pass rates by shortening the probation period, requiring remediation plans, mandating free remediation for students who fail, and requiring tuition reimbursement for programs with very low pass rates. The sponsor argued Florida’s nursing pass rates are unacceptably low and that stronger consequences are needed; opponents warned the bill could shut down programs, worsen the nursing shortage, and unfairly target private schools, while supporters said it would protect students and improve outcomes. After debate, the bill was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 1261, the “Smart Living Act,” a student-driven proposal from Jefferson High School in Hillsborough County to expand personal financial literacy and practical life-skills instruction in high school. Students and school officials testified that the bill would better prepare graduates for adulthood by covering topics such as budgeting, credit, loans, FAFSA, resumes, interviews, and basic household skills. Members praised the students’ work and the bill’s practical focus, and the PCS was reported favorably 18-0.
Finally, the committee considered HB 809, which would exempt school social workers from educator certification requirements for general and subject-area knowledge. Supporters from Lee and Broward counties said the current testing requirement is unrelated to social work, creates financial and recruitment barriers, and has contributed to staffing shortages. Members from both parties supported the measure as a simple way to remove an obstacle to hiring and retaining school social workers. HB 809 was also reported favorably by a vote of 18-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there further debate? Further debate on the bill?
- Is there debate on the bill? Debate on the bill? Yes, Senator Rouson, please.
- Further in debate? Further in debate on the bill?
- We'll now go to debate. Any wishing to debate on the bill? Senator Polsky. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Are there further in debate? Further in debate?
Keywords:
special elections, vacancy, Governor authority, election timeframe, judicial determination, voting rights, felony, sentencing, civil rights, criminal justice, rehabilitation, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud
Summary:
The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections.
The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes.
The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cameras required in child care centers, HF4277 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is something that we've debated. We debated it last year. We debated it this year.
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We This is something that we've debated. - We This is something that we've debated.
- debated it last year.
- We debated it this debated it last year. We debated it this year. year. year.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, is there any debate on the amendment? All right.
- Members, any debate on the bill?
- My debate will not be long. Simply would like to thank Chair Bradley.
- My debate will not be long. Simply would like to thank Chair Bradley.
- Any other debate? We're just going to go right to debate. All right now.
Keywords:
temporary door locking device, emergency safety, building code, training programs, fire exit security, utility services, municipal agreements, public meetings, rates and fees, public service commission, municipal utility, water service, wastewater service, property owners, annexation, civil action, community associations, condominium, homeowners associations, structural integrity
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up four bills. First, it considered SB 1724 on municipal utility services. Senator Martin offered a late-filed delete-everything amendment that would require annual customer meetings for extraterritorial utility customers, cap use of gross utility revenues for general government at 10%, eliminate a 25% surcharge on customers outside city limits, reduce the rate differential cap from 50% to 25%, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain existing bond-related surcharges until debt is retired or refinanced. The League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the need for rate studies and budget adjustments. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported CS/SB 1724 favorably.
The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices from Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, allow them to be installed at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or amendments, SB 936 was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water or wastewater service solely because a property owner will not annex, and would require service expansion when a property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. A committee amendment narrowed the bill to properties near a main line and reduced the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about property size, annexation conflicts, enclave creation, and possible revenue impacts, but the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1498 on community associations from Chair Bradley. A strike-all amendment revised technical provisions on video conference recordings, turnover inspection reports, SIRS references, and electronic voting, and added two major policy changes: requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors and creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal, and prohibiting mandatory club or amenity fee schemes controlled by developers or third parties that generate profit beyond proportional expenses. Testimony in support described homeowner disputes involving concentrated board control, lack of transparency, and mandatory fees in communities such as Rosedale. The amendment was adopted and CS/SB 1498 was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Bracey Davis asked to be recorded voting in the affirmative on tabs 1, 2, and 3, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll just say this in debate.
- Representative Dunkley, you are recognized in debate. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- And thank you, Madam Chair, for allowing me the time to debate.
- You are recognized in debate.
- Any further debate?
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered one bill, HB 121 by Representative Overdorf, relating to nursing education programs. The sponsor said Florida’s nursing shortage is projected to worsen and argued that low NCLEX passage rates show some programs are not adequately preparing students. The bill would tighten probation for underperforming programs, require program directors to be accountable, authorize Department of Health on-site inspections, require admission criteria and public posting of NCLEX passage rates, and require tuition reimbursement and free remediation for students at programs with passage rates below 30 percent.
Members asked about how the bill would interact with the Board of Nursing, the Commission for Independent Education, and other agencies, and whether it would address fraudulent or low-quality schools. An opponent from the Florida Association of Independent Nursing Schools said current law already requires Board of Nursing and commission review, institutional accreditation, and provisional status for programs on probation, and argued the bill could reduce the supply of nurses. He also said Florida’s NCLEX results had recently improved. A representative of the Florida Nurses Association supported the bill, saying weak programs waste students’ time and money and do not produce licensed nurses.
During debate, several members described concerns about diploma mills, fraudulent programs, student debt, and the need for stronger screening and accountability. Others emphasized that raising standards would improve patient safety and help ensure better-prepared nurses. The chair noted the importance of private nursing colleges in the state’s nursing pipeline. The committee then voted 19-0 to report HB 121 favorably and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All debate having ceased—oh, excuse me, thank you very much.
- All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
- All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
- All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
- All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then made a series of guest introductions recognizing Vaisakhi celebrations, nonprofit leaders from San Joaquin County, immigrant and refugee advocate Liu Yang, students from Somerdale Elementary School, Trustee Sylvia Leong, and a Leadership Torrance delegation. The chamber also took up several procedural motions, including a successful motion to withdraw SB 100 from Budget Committee and send it to the second reading file, and unanimous consent to re-refer several Assembly bills to different committees.
On the floor, members considered a number of bills and resolutions. AB 238 on wildfire relief, providing up to a year of mortgage forbearance for fire-impacted homeowners, passed with urgency. AB 373 on client-directed representation for non-minor dependents in foster care passed unanimously, as did AB 287 requiring accessible parking for curbside voting at vote centers. AB 628, requiring new residential leases to include a working refrigerator and stove, passed 49-8. ACR 15 designating April 15 as California Propane Day was adopted by voice vote after adding 55 co-authors. AB 483, requiring disclosure and limiting fees for early termination in fixed-term installment contracts, passed 43-11. AB 234, an urgency bill allowing the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem or their designees to sit on the Fair Plan governing committee, passed 60-0.
The Assembly also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including for Gustavo Camacho Lopez, retired firefighter William Brett Potter, and Rob Ashley. The day concluded with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session schedule, followed by adjournment until April 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. A later vote change noted Assembly Member McKinnor changed her vote on AB 483 from aye to not voting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 31, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We are now moving into debate. Any members wish to debate?
- Representative Stark in debate. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Are there any members that wish to debate?
- Seeing none, we will move into debate. Debate, members, we are in debate.
- Any other members wishing to debate?
Summary:
The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. First, PCS for HB 879 by Representatives Rizo and Woodson would require state colleges and universities to prioritize housing placement for students who are homeless, were in foster care, or are at risk of homelessness, and to give first priority in housing or work-study priority systems to students eligible for child-welfare-related tuition and fee exemptions. Members heard extensive supportive testimony from Florida Youth Shine participants and other advocates describing housing instability after foster care and the importance of campus housing and vouchers for student success. The bill was reported favorably by a 16-0 vote.
The committee then heard CS for HB 1113 by Representative Valdes, which would standardize minimum math-content requirements for elementary teacher preparation programs and increase math content in competency-based certification programs. The sponsor cited stagnant Florida math outcomes and a state report finding limited math preparation for elementary teacher candidates. The bill drew support from the Foundation for Florida’s Future and the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was reported favorably by a 15-0 vote.
Finally, the committee considered HB 827 by Representative Spencer, directing the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research to conduct a recurring statewide study on the effects of automation and artificial intelligence on Florida’s workforce, including affected industries, at-risk workers, and training needs. Members discussed whether similar data exists in the private sector, the bill’s fiscal impact, and the sponsor’s use of AI tools in preparing remarks. The bill received supportive debate and was reported favorably without opposition.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 16, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, are there any members that wish to debate?
- Now we go into debate. Are there any members who wish to debate? I'm going to call on myself.
- Debate. Does anybody wish to debate? Representative Rosenwald: Thank you, Madam Chair. Rep.
- Seeing no further public testimony, we are in debate on the bill. Debate on the bill.
- Members, any further debate?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m.
- Speaker, I ask debate only. Mr.
- The rule provides one hour of debate The rule provides one hour of debate equally<02:19:03.840><
- Act, a bill that we've debated before. Act, a bill that we've debated before.
- They don't want to have debates.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be debate? There is no debate. The vote will now occur.
- Will there be debate? Senator Hays wishes to close debate. He waives the vote.
- Will there be debate? Seen no debate. Vote now occurs. If you favor the measure, you vote aye.
- Will there be debate? Senator Akieieri for debate, you, Mr. President. OK.
- Senator Hicks, you're recognized for debate on the bill. Mr.
Bills:
SB2102, SB1940, SB1625, SB1442, SB1623, SB1242, SB1949, SB1592, SB1913, SB592, SB992, SB1241, SB259, SB1928, SB1426, SB1531, SB1561, SB1122
Keywords:
credit card fees, merchant discounts, payment card network, interchange fees, transparency in fees, Oklahoma law, payment card, rebate, merchant, tax compliance, health insurance, mandate, impact analysis, insurance department, public health, access to healthcare, SB1442, alcoholic beverage control, ABLE Commission, liquor license fees