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FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-24 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't take habit to thank lobbyists on things, but Zach Hubbard was like a dog with a bone on this
  • We are entrusted to be guided by our conscience, and while I suppose it's easier in theory than it is
  • We are entrusted to be guided by our conscience, and while I suppose it's easier in theory than it is
Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then took up a motion to reconsider the prior day’s failed vote on CS for SB 1080 (local government land regulation), which was adopted without objection, and moved into the special order calendar. A series of bills were debated and mostly passed, often after substituting House companions. Measures approved included funding for expedited DNA testing grants, additional aggravating factors in capital cases, fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients, commuter rail indemnification, migrant vessel disposition, specialty license plates, an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign, relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter school changes, sexual offender registration updates, utility worker assault/battery penalties, juvenile justice revisions, student mental health outcome reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School changes, school readiness resources for children with disabilities, sexual images/child exploitation penalties, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county tax collector/property appraiser employees. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and brownfields. Debate centered on public safety, health care access, education, recovery housing, and government administration. Some of the most substantive discussion came on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered and defeated after extended debate over election-related communications and the proper scope of existing ethics laws. The certified recovery residences bill also drew extensive support and testimony about addiction recovery and housing stability. Most bills passed on strong bipartisan votes, with a few receiving notable opposition, including the charter schools bill, the aggravating factors bill, and the Office of Faith and Community bill.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-24 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't take habit to thank lobbyists on things, but Zach Hubbard was like a dog with a bone on this
  • We are entrusted to be guided by our conscience, and while I suppose it's easier in theory than it is
  • We are entrusted to be guided by our conscience, and while I suppose it's easier in theory than it is
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. Members then moved to the special order calendar after adopting a motion to reconsider the earlier failed vote on CS/SB 1080, which was temporarily postponed. The chamber also temporarily postponed several bills during the day, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty, Brownfields, and school social workers. The Senate passed a series of bills with little or no opposition, often substituting House companions for Senate bills. These included expedited DNA testing grants for law enforcement; additional aggravating factors in capital felony sentencing; fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients; commuter rail indemnification; disposition of migrant vessels; specialty license plates; an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign; relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University; charter school changes; registration rules for sexual predators and offenders; assault and battery penalties for utility workers; juvenile justice revisions; reporting of student mental health outcomes; foster home licensure transfers; water access facilities and boating-related funding; Florida Virtual School changes; school readiness program improvements; protections against lewd sexual images of children; age-related criminal offense provisions; tampering with electronic monitoring devices; certified recovery residences; and codification of the FSU Election Law Center. Most of these bills passed overwhelmingly, though the charter school bill and the aggravating factors bill drew more divided votes. One of the most debated measures was SB 820, codifying the Office of Faith and Community. Senator Polsky offered an amendment to bar political activity by office employees while on duty and using government resources, citing alleged election-related emails and concerns about mixing government and religious influence. Supporters argued the amendment was needed as a guardrail; opponents said existing law already covered the conduct and that the amendment could be confusing or overly broad. The amendment failed 13-23, and the underlying bill passed 27-9 after extended debate about faith, politics, and the office’s role. Another notable debate involved SB 954 on certified recovery residences, where senators emphasized the need for stable housing in addiction recovery and the bill passed unanimously after supportive remarks from members who had personal experience with recovery. The Senate also passed SB 674 on bonuses for county tax collector and property appraiser employees after questions about safeguards and the purpose of the bonuses.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Many towns, I've heard, have, like, a hot dog and beans or some kind of Fourth of July event around the
  • Many towns, I've heard, have, like, a hot dog and beans or some kind of Fourth of July event around the
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading. Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I have another friend whose dog got into the... ...my elderly friend's experience.
  • I have another friend whose dog got into the edibles and did the same thing.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-10, House Bill 5002, titled “An Act to Restore a Sensible Marijuana Policy,” which would repeal Massachusetts’ adult-use cannabis legalization framework. Chairs Brendan Crighton and Kate Hogan outlined the Article 48 initiative process and explained that the committee is gathering testimony for a report to the legislature. The hearing was organized into expert, proponent, opponent, and public testimony, with written testimony accepted through March 27. The first witness, Jessica Trow of MassBudget, testified in opposition to repeal and focused on cannabis-related revenue and social equity. She said legalization has generated nearly $2 billion statewide since adult-use sales began, with revenue flowing through the Marijuana Regulation Fund, the state sales tax, and local taxes and fees. She emphasized that funds support public health, the Cannabis Control Commission’s social equity work, the Cannabis Social Equity Fund, and municipal budgets, and argued that legalization has created pathways for communities harmed by prohibition. The petition’s spokesperson, Wendy Wakeman, argued in favor of repeal, saying legalization has worsened public health, safety, and quality of life, citing higher potency, addiction, youth use, impaired driving, workplace positives, and black-market concerns. Committee members questioned her about the data sources, the will of the voters, the role of paid signature gatherers, and the petition’s funding, including out-of-state and dark-money concerns. Opponents of the initiative then testified that repeal would harm a regulated industry that has created jobs, tax revenue, and social equity opportunities. Caroline Pino of STEM, Kristen Rogers of Levia, Judith Ledbetter of Project De-Stigmatized Healthcare, and Armani White of Firehouse Dispensary/EON described their businesses, community investments, and personal reliance on cannabis, and warned that repeal would push consumers back to the illicit market and undermine equity programs. In public testimony, Lucas Thayer of the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition and Jeff Rawson, a chemist and consumer protection advocate, also opposed the measure, arguing that regulated cannabis is safer than unregulated products and that repeal would damage investments and public safety. The hearing ended after the public testimony, and the committee voted to close the hearing.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/19/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I make my home out in Parks, Arizona, with my wife, my son, my daughter, our dogs, and we live there
  • recreation opportunities. ...I make my home out in Parks, Arizona, with my wife, my son, my daughter, our dogs
Keywords: 1182, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/19/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • I make my home out in Parks, Arizona, with my wife, my son, my daughter, our dogs, and we live there
  • I make my home out in Parks, Arizona with my wife, my son, my daughter, our dogs, and we live there because
Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee met to consider several board nominations, beginning with four nominees to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. Michael Cravens, Jared Lyman, Nathan Reese (who submitted a written statement and did not attend), and Richard Williams each described their backgrounds in wildlife management, ranching, public lands, or conservation, and emphasized balance, pragmatism, and public service in selecting commission candidates. Members asked about their experience, perspectives on candidate evaluation, and the role of the board. Each nominee was advanced to the full Senate by separate motions, all approved on 7-0 votes with one member not voting. The committee then heard Darren Rasmussen’s nomination to the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals. Rasmussen discussed his long career in property appraisal at the private, county, and state levels, including work with county assessors and valuation training. Senators focused on his ability to bring transparency, statutory compliance, and consistency to state land appraisals and appeals. His nomination was also forwarded to the full Senate on a 7-0 vote with one not voting. Next, the committee considered the Arizona Livestock Loss Board nominees, Stephen Clark and Randy Dahl. Clark, who chairs the board, explained the board’s process for compensating ranchers for wolf depredation and described the distinction between confirmed losses and “probables.” Senators asked about reimbursement procedures, the range of Mexican gray wolves, and whether wolves had attacked humans in Arizona; Clark said there had been no human attacks in the state and that livestock losses had been compensated. Dahl was unable to attend but submitted a statement citing his farming background and business and engineering experience. Both nominees were confirmed by 7-0 votes with one member not voting. Finally, the committee heard from Carolyn Radajack and Stephanie Teske for the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Radajack highlighted her prior service on the board’s investigative committee and her experience with disciplinary rules, while Teske emphasized her background as a sixth-generation rancher, veterinary assistant, and agriculture regulator, with a focus on rural livestock care and access to veterinarians. Senators discussed rural veterinary shortages, telemedicine, and the changing structure of veterinary practice. Both nominees were advanced to the full Senate on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 24th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know that when you have a dog or a cat, It has demonstrated impacts for both youth and our elder adults
  • It's a really simple bill to make domesticated animal food, which is dog and cat food, tax-exempt.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Jan 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • HE JUST GOT MOVED TO THE DOG PROGRAM WHICH HE DID IN BRAZIL.
  • Pizzo: I WILL NEVER BE CONVINCED, I AM TOO OLD, I HAVE A DOG THAT CAN'T BE TAUGHT.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-AM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please hear this prayer of gratitude and guide all current educational debate and decisions so beneficial
  • Senate File 27, Leashed Dogs for Tracking Black Bear.
  • Senate File 27, Leashed Dogs for Tracking Black Bear.
  • members elected to the Senate, Senate File 20, Data Privacy Government Entities; Senate File 27, Leashed Dogs
Keywords: 916, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Transportation (02/11/2025)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • too, they offer four seasons of recreation, whether it's biking, walking, running, horseback riding, dog
  • It's a great guiding document.
  • with ATVs, walkers, runners, bicyclists, equestrians, you name it, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, dog
  • with ATVs, walkers, runners, bicyclists, equestrians, you name it, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, dog
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • PE connections are really important, and I have to say that when I walk my dogs, people know my dogs'
  • community members to get to know each other and those incidental conversations we have even about our dogs
  • PE connections are really important, and I have to say that when I walk my dogs, people know my dogs'
  • community members to get to know each other and those incidental conversations we have even about our dogs
  • PE connections are really important, and I have to say that when I walk my dogs, people know my dogs'
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard SB 2694 SD2, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to create automatic adjustment mechanisms for water carriers, including a water carrier inflationary cost index, and to waive certain requirements under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Testimony was sharply divided. The Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and several shipping, harbor, labor, and business-related supporters argued the bill would modernize regulation, reduce the need for large catch-up rate cases, and help keep rates aligned with rising costs. Young Brothers said its current rate-setting process is expensive and delayed, and that annual adjustments with guardrails such as a 5% cap and periodic full reviews would support sustainable operations and the state’s supply chain. Some supporters also said the company’s less-than-container-load service and required inter-island routes create costs that are not fully covered by current rates. Opponents, including the Consumer Advocate, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Food Industry Association, restaurant and chamber groups, and other businesses, argued the bill would lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses and should not move forward. Several testified that shipping costs already significantly affect pricing and that automatic increases would worsen the cost of living. The Consumer Advocate said Young Brothers should focus on cost control and implementing its business plan rather than automatic rate increases. The Maui Chamber and others pointed to a recent PUC decision that imposed a two-year stay on rate increases and said the bill would undermine that protection. Some opponents urged the committee to defer to the PUC’s regulatory authority. The PUC explained that it regulates water carriers as public utilities under existing statute and said it had recently approved a temporary rate increase while imposing a two-year stayout period on further increases, with emergency relief still possible. PUC members said they were still examining whether they have authority to adopt the proposed WICI mechanism by rule and wanted legislative clarity. In response to questions, the PUC said it prefers the current two-year stayout as reflected in its order. Young Brothers also clarified that it serves less-than-container-load cargo, that some routes and services are cross-subsidized because they are not profitable, and that an independent observer is being put in place to monitor implementation of its updated business plan. The transcript ended with the committee still taking questions; no final vote or disposition on the bill was shown.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • At the end of the day, six officers were shot, one K9 dog, total seven.
  • Three officers and a K9 dog was killed. That was a long night.
  • were<01:32:09.440> shot,<01:32:10.400> one<01:32:10.639> K9<01:32:11.120> dog
  • ,<01:32:11.600> total officers were shot, one K9 dog, total officers were shot, one K9 dog
  • Three officers and a K9 dog was seven. Three officers and a K9 dog was killed. killed. killed.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 24 minutes, and heard a briefing from representatives of three Kentucky drug task forces: Greater Hardin County, Bowling Green-Warren County, and Bluegrass Narcotics. The presenters described how multi-jurisdictional task forces operate, their partner agencies, and the kinds of drugs and trafficking patterns they are seeing, with fentanyl identified as the most dangerous and fastest-growing threat. They also described large seizures and investigations involving fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, tractor-trailer shipments, postal shipments, and a case tied to a pill press and undercover work with the DEA. Bluegrass Narcotics said it was formed in response to overdose deaths and has since seen major reductions in complaints and overdose deaths in Harrison and Bourbon counties. A major theme of the presentation was funding. The task forces said Byrne JAG funding has declined from about $2.1 million statewide in 2023-2024 to $1.4 million this year, while their costs for vehicles, fuel, technology, overtime, office space, and training have risen sharply. They said local support and asset forfeiture help, but the revenue is uneven and unpredictable, and they asked the legislature to consider adding about $1 million per year in state support, with oversight from the Justice Cabinet or Office of Drug Control Policy. They also emphasized that if meth labs return, many agencies would need new training and equipment because those capabilities have largely expired or been scaled back. Members asked about possible statutory barriers, coordination across counties and states, the source of drugs, and how seized cash is handled. The task forces said coordination with federal, state, and other local agencies is generally strong, but money remains the main obstacle to broader operations. They explained that seized cash is held as evidence and, after court proceedings, may be awarded back to task forces or split under statute, with 15% going to the Commonwealth’s attorney and 85% to law enforcement. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the briefing.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 06/09/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was this blue<01:26:42.880> dog<01:26:43.199> caucus<01:26:43.679> that<01
  • It is backwards and it's time to have the tail stop wagging the dog. Uh, no problem. Uh, Mr.
  • It is backwards and it's time to have the tail stop wagging the dog.
  • It is backwards and it's time to have the tail stop wagging the dog.
  • It is backwards and it's time to have the tail stop wagging the dog.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (03/25/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • certainly if that was an issue, uh, I would expect that, you know, what we see here is the case of the dog
  • certainly if that was an issue, uh, I would expect that, you know, what we see here is the case of the dog
  • Graves continued: Um, I would expect that, you know, what we see here is the case of the dog bark, not
  • And local control really sometimes is nothing more than a dog whistle for maintaining the status quo,
  • It's not. nothing more than a dog whistle for nothing more than a dog whistle for maintaining<02:21:34.399
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • when I was talking to I and I notice as we have heard a lot from the biggest businesses who have a dog
  • when I was talking to I and I notice as we have heard a lot from the biggest businesses who have a dog
  • when I was talking to I and I notice as we have heard a lot from the biggest businesses who have a dog
  • :14.960> and<00:40:15.079> so<00:40:15.240> when<00:40:15.440> I with a dog
  • in this fight and so when I with a dog in this fight and so when I think<00:40:15.960> about<
Bills: HF1355, HF1469, HF1768
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/11/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's my dog right there. Dogs and cats are my fur kids.
  • <00:13:32.560> right<00:13:32.760> there animal person there's my dog right there animal
  • person there's my dog right there um<00:13:34.199> dogs<00:13:34.440> and<00:13:34.639
  • :13:35.160> my<00:13:35.240> fur<00:13:35.600> kids<00:13:36.399> I um dogs
  • and cats those are my fur kids I um dogs and cats those are my fur kids I also<00:13:36.800> have
Keywords: 1183, house
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • When the dog races were first to close, what happened to all those Greyhound dogs? They died.
  • died<02:17:50.639> when<02:17:50.840> when<02:17:50.920> the<02:17:51.040> dog
  • animals they died when when the dog animals they died when when the dog races<02:17:51.679> were
  • 02:17:53.559> all<02:17:53.719> those<02:17:53.920> Greyhound<02:17:54.479> dogs
  • <02:17:55.479> they<02:17:55.679> died to all those Greyhound dogs they died to all
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint House Agriculture and Food Systems and Tourism hearing focused on HB 189 and HB 966, both dealing with agricultural tourism. HB 189 would require counties to adopt ordinances governing review and permitting of agricultural tourism as secondary uses on working farms, require the principal agricultural use to pre-exist any tourism-related permit, and limit ag tourism to land where productive agriculture is occurring. HB 966 would create statewide uniform standards for agricultural tourism, require county registration of activities, require ag tourism to coexist with agricultural activity on a farming operation, and end the tourism use when agricultural activity ceases. Testimony on HB 189 was mixed. The Department of Agriculture and Kualoa Ranch opposed the bill, arguing that the proposed restrictions and income-based limits could burden bona fide farms and ranches, reduce flexibility for counties, and harm food production, jobs, and diversification efforts. Kualoa Ranch said ag tourism supports its food sales and community market and warned the bill could cost more than 350 jobs. The Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Council also opposed the measure for similar reasons. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the bill with suggested amendments, including clearer language around agricultural dedication. The Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau supported the intent of the bill but urged caution, saying ag tourism should remain tied to actual agricultural production and that counties need flexibility to address abuses without imposing overly rigid standards. Members discussed how to define a bona fide agricultural operation and whether property tax agricultural dedication could serve as a clearer qualifier. They also raised concerns about how counties would enforce revenue thresholds or separate accounting for tourism and farm income, and whether state law should better target clearly non-agricultural uses such as gondolas or other abusive developments. The Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau said counties already have authority to regulate ag tourism through ordinances, but that any new standards should avoid unintended burdens on true farmers and ranchers. HB 966 was then introduced, and initial testimony again reflected support for the bill’s intent from some agricultural groups and opposition or caution from others. Kualoa Ranch said ag tourism can help educate visitors and support agriculture, the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported county flexibility, and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau reiterated concerns about the bill’s income comparison provisions and the need to distinguish legitimate agricultural tourism from misuse. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Leg Committee Meeting - 2026-03-11

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, this past January, CTC planned to open a long-awaited production of Go, Dog. Go! ¡Ve, perro, ve!
  • Uh, one of the ways we thought we could give back was to, during the run of Go, Dog.
  • <00:47:34.440> which<00:47:34.600> is<00:47:34.680> a Dog. Go!
  • which is a Dog. Go! ¡Ve, perro, ve!
  • On Friday evening, January 23rd, we had our opening night performance of Go, Dog. Go.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Will we have the dog on it? How does that work? It is a multistate compact.
  • Do I think that parents guide, protect, Support, give direction, absolutely I do.
  • The pit bull became a little tiny purse dog. It is our time to stand up for our state's rights.