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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The record shows you are Brent Bennett and you're testifying on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • Thank you, Chairman Ken and members, and Brent Bennett with the Life Campaign of the Texas Public Policy
  • We are the energy campaign arm of TPPF, so we do all the energy policy for TPPF.
  • Um, and supporting policies like this, I would mention, um, there's also, um, a current bill that'll,
  • penalty for misuse of public information for financial gain is a felony of third degree, no matter the monetary
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Incubator in 2014. has since supported various public health issues including food and nutrition policy
  • certain children and the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family Protection. services and monetary
  • HB 846 by Lalani relating to the parental leave policy for certain school district classroom teachers
  • cost of lost or damaged property under a homeowner's, renter's, or condominium owner's insurance policy
  • HB 856 by Lalani relating to the policy regarding the maintenance, administration, and disposal of medication
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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 2, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • to take everything that you all said, meet with them, and address all these concerns because the policy
  • policy failure.
  • That is outside the scope of this policy.
  • , which I will die on that hill because it's such good policy that 27 plus states have done that would
  • , some other policy concepts to take in consideration, not just combined reporting, which I will die
Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on April 2, 2025, with a quorum present and took up four bills. The committee first heard HB 4041, which would create the Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District in Collier County to finance and maintain infrastructure such as transportation, utilities, and stormwater systems without changing county regulatory authority. The bill drew no opposition, was reported favorably, and passed 14-0. The committee then considered HB 1485, which repeals Florida’s aviation fuel tax provisions. The sponsor argued the change would simplify the tax code, attract airline investment, and support lower fares and more routes. Members raised concerns about the estimated recurring $22.8 million impact on the State Transportation Trust Fund and $2 million on general revenue, and airport representatives warned of reduced grant and development funding, especially for general aviation and municipal airports. Supporters said the change would increase competition and fuel sales in Florida. The bill was reported favorably on a 12-5 vote. Next, the committee heard HB 999, which would recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allow electronic debit access to bullion accounts, and remove tax burdens on transactions involving precious metals. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a way to protect purchasing power and provide an alternative parallel to the dollar, while opponents and some members raised concerns about consumer protections, predatory practices, privacy, and the role of the Office of Financial Regulation in rulemaking. After extensive testimony, the bill was reported favorably 19-0. Finally, the committee considered PCB WMC 25-01, which would reduce the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25% and also lower several related taxes, including the business rent tax, nonresidential electricity tax, mobile home sales tax, and coin-operated amusement machine tax. The proposal was estimated to reduce revenue by about $5.5 billion annually. Members discussed impacts on the budget, education funding, and whether savings would reach consumers, while supporters emphasized relief for Floridians and business competitiveness. The bill passed unanimously 19-0 and was reported favorably. The chair then noted a prior procedural apology on the record, and the meeting adjourned.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/12/2025)

Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair recognizes Amanda Hansen from Upstream Policies.
  • I'm from Upstream Policies.
  • <01:56:23.920> director<01:56:24.920> Farm is a federation's policy director Farm is
  • benefit when the majority of monetary benefit when the majority of the<03:16:29.880> opinion<
  • The commission was set to set general policy in the following areas: one, conservation protection and
Keywords: 1189, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:28:20.320> Public not just policy, but people. Public not just policy, but people.
  • crisis is more than just a policy crisis is more than just a policy failure.<02:13:26.560> I<
  • to replace it with any new policy to replace it with any new policy framework.<03:09:47.840>
  • it continues to enact erratic policy it continues to enact erratic policy changes.<04:52:16.480>
  • This policy has already permanent.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on International Relations Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on International Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • By creating a single standardized definition, HB 1240 promotes clarity, supports effective policy development
  • want to express our sincere thanks to Representative Guillen for his thoughtful and forward-thinking policy
  • We don't need monetary assistance.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Health Policy Mar 11th, 2025

Health Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Health Policy will now come to order.
  • Home tax credit, which provides tax credits against various Florida taxes to businesses that make monetary
  • Please open to Senate, to tab number seven, SPB 7018 by Health Policy relating to parental consent requirements
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy considered several health-related measures. SB 890 on improving screening and treatment for blood clots was presented as a work-in-progress based on a prior working group. The bill would define certain clot-related conditions as chronic diseases, create a DOH registry, require screening and training in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and several senators raised concerns about definitions, training requirements, facility responsibilities, and public records impacts. Survivors and family members testified in strong support, describing blood clots as a preventable public health crisis. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. SB 668 on storage and disposal of prescription drugs and sharps would direct a study of medical sharps collection and address conflicts between state and federal law on disposal of certain prescription drugs. Senators discussed whether the study should include both individual and commercial disposal and whether newer injectable medications increase sharps waste. The bill received supportive testimony from waste and recycling stakeholders and was reported favorably. SB 762 on preventing the spread of avian influenza would create a DOH task force to develop a statewide response strategy, monitor outbreaks, study wastewater monitoring, and recommend cost-effective testing and prevention measures. An amendment extended the task force deadline, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also approved SB 182, which creates the Home Away From Home tax credit for businesses donating to charities that house families of critically ill children, with supporters saying it would help expand lodging for families in need. SB 942, the chair’s bill on restrictive covenants in health care, would limit non-compete clauses for physicians under a salary threshold, with debate focused on patient access, workforce retention, and concerns about small practices and contract enforcement. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee adopted SPB 7018 to preserve a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial bypass of parental consent requirements for abortion, and then reported it favorably. Several members later recorded votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 20th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB 1332 by Hancock relates to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay
  • We are policy makers. We're supposed to be logical individuals.
  • I just think that's bad policy regardless of the ideology. The time has expired.
  • No, it's been discussed and been a policy issue for quite some time.
  • As a matter of policy, members, we have a Texas Water Development Board.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pension Funding Council Oct 8th, 2025

Pension Funding Council

Transcript Highlights:
  • That funding policy started being phased in around 2010.
  • You know, really it's a function of, it's partly a function of monetary policy because in the long run
  • And in 2012, the Federal Reserve started targeting this policy of 2%.
  • And they've been using that policy for a while.
  • They were looking for policy options that would To get ahead of that, they were looking for policy options
Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks. The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options. During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Strong reserve policies promote fiscal stability.
  • Before that, we need to make these constitutional changes because of a struggling fiscal monetary policy
  • We have been longtime supporters, very publicly, of the policies contained in ACA 20 and encourage the
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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Nov 19th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first thing I will tell you is, I can't address federal agencies and what their policies and procedures
  • agencies are finding is technology issues, working with their vendors—not necessarily sure if it's all monetary
  • lockdown, web filter, and real-time monitoring, segregated network architecture, strict access control policy
  • The balance will be addressed through policy bills that will come before the legislature during the session
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to hear budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), an FDLE update on the Uniform Arrest Affidavit and Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBERS), the Department of Juvenile Justice on Florida Scholars Academy, and the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. FDLE requested funding for a wide range of items, including a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology upgrades for missing persons alerts and criminal justice data systems, replacement breath-test instruments, recurring support for critical public safety contracts, cybersecurity, a career offender registry unit, expanded wellness and peer support for law enforcement, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, vehicle replacement, forensic lab and digital forensics upgrades, a repaired Jacksonville firearm range, and additional resources for criminal alien detection, fentanyl enforcement, and other operational needs. Senators questioned FDLE about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, body cameras, masking by officers, public records request burdens, and the status of criminal alien detection funding. FDLE’s second presentation explained that FIBERS is Florida’s incident-based crime reporting system and that 61% of agencies, covering 74% of the population, have transitioned to it. The agency also described the Uniform Arrest Affidavit initiative, which standardizes arrest data for statewide sharing. Senators asked about NCIC/FCIC access, hate crime reporting requirements, and why more agencies have not adopted the UAA and FIBERS systems; FDLE said it is working with law enforcement associations and vendors to address technology and implementation barriers. The committee also heard from DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh, who praised FDLE’s wellness program and then reported on Florida Scholars Academy’s first year, including unified education across 39 residential facilities, security fixes after early website access issues, strong enrollment and graduation numbers, and extensive support for students with disabilities. Walsh said the program still faces staffing shortages and a wait list for residential beds, and estimated about 260 additional beds are needed. The final presentation came from Clerk of Court and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield, who said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels and requested $22 million to stabilize operations. She highlighted reimbursement shortfalls for injunctions for protection and other high-risk cases, rising postage and summons costs, and the need to fund clerk staffing for 37 new judges under the “fund the entire courtroom” concept. Senators asked about SB 532, a CPI-based court-fee bill, and about collections of court fines and fees. Butterfield said clerks work with defendants on payment plans and collections, but the system still faces a structural deficit. After the presentations and questions, the committee adjourned without taking any substantive votes or other action.
HI
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  • participant in the reforestation policy participant in the reforestation policy who<00:36:54.920
  • <00:37:48.000> statements ever, and I think the policy statements ever, and I think the policy
  • I I mean, I think it's a policy call.
  • <01:26:26.960> to director, and establish policies to director, and establish policies to
  • I'm the public policy and Caulfield.
Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on March 31, 2026, and heard testimony on several resolutions. HCR 13/HR 50, which asks DLNR to work with DOE and the Public Charter School Commission on a student coral stewardship program, drew comments from DLNR, which said it stood on written testimony and had proposed amendments, and from supporters in the room. HCR 61, urging investment in reforestation policies, workforce, nursery capacity, and related support for public and private lands, received strong support from DLNR and multiple testifiers, including members of a reforestation policy hui, a resident, and others who emphasized watershed protection, flood and fire resilience, and the need to upgrade nursery infrastructure and staffing. Committee members asked questions about nursery modernization, staffing, island-specific needs, and whether reforestation could reduce wildfire impacts; the DLNR witness said all islands need investment, with especially large opportunities on Hawaiʻi Island, and that healthier forests improve resilience though they cannot eliminate climate-related risks. The committee then heard HCR 136/HR 128 on wildland-urban interface safety standards for Maui plantation towns, but no one testified. It also heard HCR 185/HR 175, which urges denial of permits for ICE detention-related warehouses; Chris Coffey of Immua Alliance testified in support, saying migrant survivors of exploitation are harmed when ICE detains people and that Hawaii would not be the first place to take such action, citing examples from other states and cities. In questioning, members explored whether a local facility would keep people closer to families and services or instead increase local detention; Coffey said detention generally cuts off access to services and can intensify fear, and that a local facility could incentivize more detention and make survivors less likely to come forward. Finally, the committee heard HCR 155/HR 147 supporting the Hawaii Water Safety Coalition’s Hawaii Water Safety Act. Testifiers included Allison Shapera, who described the statewide water safety plan, Hawaii’s high drowning rate, the economic and human costs of drownings, and her personal loss of her daughter in a preventable drowning; Kirsten Hermstead and Kalani Vierra of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association said the plan’s recommendations need legislative recognition to help with implementation and grant funding; and Jessamine Town Horner testified by Zoom as a co-founder and bereaved family advocate. The transcript provided does not show any votes or final committee actions on the measures discussed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 29th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The nonprofit organization has advocated for foster and adoptive parents on public policy issues, educated
  • this process taught me that if you don't care about the people you work with, you will never get the policy
  • They prepare our talking points, help us with our social media posts, discuss policy with stakeholders
  • His policy team includes Sam Baccaris and everyone who keeps the House up and running in the back hall
  • Through the American Energy Institute, Daniel Luo provided policy research and communications for our
TX
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  • While well-intentioned, the policy is flawed.
  • Public policy practice ten years ago may not be the best public policy practice today.
  • Public policy does.
  • With that said, we don't believe SB 2594 is the right policy.
  • Many cities around the state have adopted policies or ordinances to designate properties.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Ultimately, policy will be determined by judges, not elected officials.
  • We need to turn it over to the attorney's office, and that's really not good public policy either.
  • Bennett, if the voters want to change climate policy and they put an initiative out for that, should
  • I don't think climate policy is something that the city of Dallas should be involved in.
  • Including climate policy? Did the voters follow climate policy?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is about MetaGap policies for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and in.
  • The conference committee report maintains Medigap policy parity for those two classes of patients, the
  • And since then, we have passed bills and policies protecting our children, our daughters, our children
  • us that pastors should step beyond the pulpit and lead in our communities, certainly with state policies
  • . certainly with federal policies, and so that really struck a chord with me when Senator Hall mentioned