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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for hearing this bill.
  • I'm up on your bill, obviously.
  • We're here speaking in support of this bill. Thank you, Rep. Truenow, for introducing this bill.
  • That's the bill. Thank you, Senator Martin. Any questions on the bill?
  • Senators, any debate on the bill?
Bills: S0382, S0628, S0654, S0696, S0880
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard and approved five bills. Senate Bill 628, by President Gates, designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor three sailors killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. Senators spoke in support of the memorial designation, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. The bill would require riders to yield to pedestrians, give audible signals before passing, limit speed near pedestrians, create noncriminal penalties for violations, and establish an e-bike safety task force to study crashes and recommend future changes. Testimony from law enforcement, local officials, and school board members supported the need for clearer rules and better crash reporting, while several members raised concerns about enforcement and asked that e-scooters be addressed more directly. The bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 880 would create a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting scholarships and school programs. Senate Bill 696 would allow online trademark registration applications and align Florida’s trademark classification system with national and international standards. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support from a Florida Bar representative on SB 696. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 654, which revises rules for red-light, school-zone speed, and school bus camera enforcement to add more consistency, transparency, and limits on data use. An amendment was adopted to clarify several provisions, including right-turn-on-red language, data use, school board responsibilities, and contract timing. Members debated school-zone enforcement practices, surveillance concerns, and whether flashing beacons should be required for camera enforcement, and a Hillsborough County sheriff’s representative testified in support of all-day school-zone enforcement. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after members recorded additional votes on SB 628.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Environment & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have three bills to hear today, and we will start with House Bill 2426.
  • I will suspend the hearing on House Bill 2426 and open the hearing on House Bill 2416 because I see Representative
  • House Bill 2373 requires all electric utilities to provide a monthly bill discount program, which must
  • I haven't given up on House Bill 1903.
  • But that said, we very much support House Bill 1903.
Bills: HB2426, HB2373, HB2416
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2426, House Bill 2416, and House Bill 2373. HB 2426 would allow the Pollution Control Hearings Board, with unanimous agreement of the parties and the board, to use alternative panel compositions for appeals, including a single board member, an administrative appeals judge, or members from other environmental boards, so long as the panel includes a Washington-licensed attorney and members with environmental law knowledge. Supporters from the bill sponsor, ALUHO, Washington Conservation Action, Featurewise, and Greater Grays Harbor said the change would improve efficiency, reduce delays, and preserve full-board review for more complex cases. ALUHO offered technical comments to clarify the attorney requirement and whether Growth Management Hearings Board members are included. No vote was taken. HB 2416 would provide no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act to Spokane’s waste-to-energy facility, which would enter the program in the second compliance period. Supporters, including Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, city and county officials, labor, and port representatives, said the facility protects Spokane’s sole-source aquifer, provides waste disposal and electricity for about 13,000 homes, serves special waste needs, and could face major rate impacts without relief. Opponents from Zero Waste Washington, Washington Conservation Action, Climate Solutions, and Ecology argued the bill would give the facility preferential treatment, subsidize emissions through 2050, and set a precedent inconsistent with the state’s climate targets. AWB was neutral but asked that any new allowances not reduce the broader market supply. The hearing included discussion of carbon capture, rate impacts, and the possibility of alternative compliance language, but no action was taken. HB 2373 would require electric utilities to provide monthly bill discount programs with five income tiers, expanded outreach and enrollment options, and revised reporting on low-income assistance. Sponsor Rep. Mena said the bill is intended to make assistance more consistent and better targeted without requiring a new funding source. Commerce staff said the bill responds to a patchwork of utility programs and a statewide energy assistance need estimated at about $270 million. Supporters, including the Northwest Energy Coalition, Community Action Partnership, Tacoma Public Utilities, Commerce, and PSE, said monthly assistance is needed and the bill could improve access and consistency. Utilities and rural co-ops, including WPUDA, Grays Harbor PUD, College PUD, and Ferry PUD, opposed the bill as written, warning it would function as an unfunded mandate and could require significant rate increases, especially for small or rural systems. Several witnesses urged a state-funded alternative such as HB 1903. No vote was taken on any of the bills.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell, Chad of the House, and Howard of the Senate
  • Fourth Reading of the bill, Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell Chad of the House and Howard of the Senate, an
  • Seeing no debate, the question before the House is Shall the bill pass?
  • Other reading the bill, Senate Bill 2, by Caldwell, a representative of the House, and Paxton, a representative
  • I moved that House Bill 1589 become law notwithstanding the governor's objection.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The honorable Senate did suspend joint rules to shuck a House Bill they've sent to us.
  • Members, we have received the House bill from the honorable Senate Clerk.
  • Please recognize Representative Boles to present House Bill 1370. Clerk Reid.
  • Senate amendments to House Bill 1370 by Boles of the House and Green of the Senate, and actct related
  • That will be the order of the second reading of the bill, House Bill 1370, by Boles of the House and
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing no debate, the question before the House is: Shall the bill pass?
  • Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House, I declare the bill to
  • The question for the House is, shall the bill pass? Clerk, please activate the machine.
  • The question for the House is, shall the bill pass? Clerk, please activate the machine.
  • I move that House Bill 1589 become law notwithstanding the objection of the governor.
Summary: The House first took up Senate Bill 893, a conference committee report on property and critical infrastructure. The bill would bar foreign principals from countries designated as foreign adversaries from owning agricultural land or other land, especially within 10 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure, and also restrict certain state software purchases tied to adversarial countries. Members asked about how later-designated adversary countries would be covered and about the delayed effective date, which was explained as giving current owners time to divest. The conference report was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed the House 89-0. The chamber then considered Senate Bill 2, another conference committee report on wind energy setbacks. The measure would establish statewide setback standards for industrial wind turbines, including 2.5 tip heights from occupied dwellings and 1.5 tip heights from nonparticipating property lines, with exceptions for projects that had already secured most site control or queue positions before the effective date and for small community-scale systems. Supporters said it was a compromise that at least put some protections into statute, while opponents argued it weakened earlier House language and eliminated county local-control options. After debate, the bill failed on a 20-67 vote. Later, the House voted 60-19 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, allowing it to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The session also included prayers and announcements, including updates about Representative Cantrell’s hospitalization and a note that the Senate had adjourned sine die. The House then adjourned sine die for the second regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, we have received the House bill from the Honorable Senate.
  • Senate amendments to House Bill 13.
  • Senate amendments to House Bill 1370 by Bowles of the House and Green of the Senate, and act related
  • House Bill 1370 by Bowles of the House and Green of the Senate, an act relating to the Corporation Commission
  • House Bill 1370 by Bowls of the House and Green of the Senate, an act relating to the Corporation Commission
Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned. Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The House is in session. The clerk will call the roll.
  • The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
  • of bills and resolutions, reports and joint committee reports, ratings, and placing motions will be
  • Members, due to the lack of quorum, the House of Representatives is adjourned until tomorrow.
  • I moved the house into recess until Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 19, 2026

Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and because this was a committee bill, um, we don't really have a sponsor here to present the bill
  • And that's kind of the basis of the bill.
  • We were fortunate enough to work bill.
  • We worked on this closely with the legislature two years ago, passed a very good bill out of the House
  • </c> to come testify on this bill? to come testify on this bill?
Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 25th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Out is pending business, House Bill 3896.
  • Chair lays out House Bill 796, members.
  • Chair lays out House Bill 5082.
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 5510.
  • House Bill 5510 is left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 25th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair lays out House Bill 5510.
  • I am here to oppose House Bill 5510.
  • Vote no on House Bill 5510.
  • House Bill 5510 is left pending. Chair lays out House Bill 3990.
  • House Bill 3990 is left pending. The chair lays out House Bill 229.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/17/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is a very important bill that you have in front of this committee.
  • </c> and testifying in favor of this bill. and testifying in favor of this bill.
  • House<00:40:34.240><c> File</c><00:40:34.560><c> 3761.</c> House File 3761. House File 3761.
  • So, yeah, Representative Spencer Igo carrying the bill, House File 3761, for the city of Hibbing to rehabilitate
  • </c> Hibbing and carried this bill forward. Hibbing and carried this bill forward.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 5th, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll move to report House bill, Senate bill fority favorably. Are there any objections?
  • You want to start on House Bill 762? Mr. Odom. House Bill 762, Mr.
  • Move to report House Bill 762 with amendments. Are there any objections?
  • Hearing none, House Bill 762 would be reported with amendments. Rep.
  • House Bill 714 by Representative Phelps. Ms. Champaign, Mr.
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, May 5, and considered a long agenda of mostly transportation, public safety, and local infrastructure measures. Among the bills reported favorably were Senate Bill 420, which adds Vermilion and Iberia Parish representation to the Lafayette Metropolitan Expressway Commission; Senate Bill 69, which updates appointments to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission after redistricting; Senate Bill 40, which expands Louisiana’s move-over/safety protections for emergency and disabled vehicles; and House resolutions from Rep. Dickerson urging DOTD action on Highway 16 widening, turn lanes on Highway 1024, and a roundabout on Highway 1019. The committee also advanced HCR 53 creating a study committee on oversized vehicle permits, SB 438 increasing per diem for the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, SB 449 giving the New Orleans Public Belt more procurement flexibility, SB 115 allowing DOTD to assume certain federal NEPA duties to speed project delivery, and SB 489 authorizing third-party verification of vehicle insurance coverage. Members heard testimony on several safety and enforcement measures. SB 151 would flag OMV records for people who owe DNA samples under CODIS-related criminal provisions; State Police explained it would help law enforcement collect required samples and aid cold cases. SB 48 would create driver’s license reciprocity between Louisiana and Ireland, and SB 235 would clarify payment and liquidated damages rules for public contracts, with contractors and industry representatives saying it would help ensure timely payment to contractors, subs, and suppliers. SB 55 clarified that seat belts must be worn across both the lap and shoulder, and SB 278 required ignition interlock devices for DUI-related license reinstatement; committee members raised questions about due process, vehicle use, and how the devices would work, but both bills were reported favorably. Several measures drew more extensive debate. HB 762, as amended, would give OMV discretion over referring certain debts to the Office of Debt Recovery or Attorney General, and the amendment passed 14-2 after discussion about relief for drivers who cannot pay. SB 330 on school-zone automated speed enforcement received an amendment preserving existing compliant pavement markings, but a separate amendment to exempt Shreveport, Gretna, Livonia, and Westwego from the law failed on a roll call vote. HB 714, as substituted, would have created a railroad commission and required railroads to address blighted or abandoned lines, but after concerns about federal preemption, definition of blight, and whether a new commission was needed, Rep. Phelps moved to defer the bill, and the committee agreed. The meeting ended with adjournment after a brief recognition of committee staff and visitors.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Jurisprudence Apr 9th, 2025

Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair now lays out Senate Bill 13.304.
  • It is exactly like Senate Bill 2048 that was passed unanimously by the Senate and the House in 2023,
  • when so many of our bills were vetoed, but it had been passed unanimously by the Senate and the House
  • It is exactly like Senate Bill 2048 that was passed unanimously by the Senate and the House in 2023,
  • when so many of our bills were vetoed, but it had been passed unanimously by the Senate and the House
Summary: The committee heard several probate, family law, judicial, property, and contract-related bills. Senate Bill 1335, relating to decedents’ estates, would remove outdated references to a clerk’s certificate, allow courts to remove personal representatives on their own motion with notice by qualified delivery method, and add independent administrators to provisions that referenced only independent executors; an estate-planning attorney testified in support, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1760, concerning guardianship transfer fees and procedures, was described as setting a $45 filing fee for transferred guardianship cases and clarifying completion and dismissal procedures; it received no testimony and was left pending. Senate Bill 2127 would shorten the eligibility period for retired judges to serve as visiting judges from eight years to six, restrict practice in their assigned region for two years, and require conflict-related certification; it also was left pending without testimony. Senate Bill 302 would shift the cost of a traveling probate judge to the requesting estate or parties rather than the county; one witness registered in favor, no one testified, and the bill was left pending. The committee then considered a committee substitute for Senate Bill 252, which would clarify the parental presumption in conservatorship cases, require non-parents seeking relief against a parent to file an affidavit showing significant impairment to the child if relief is denied, require courts to state specific findings when overcoming the presumption, confirm the clear-and-convincing standard, and clarify that agreed prior orders do not defeat the presumption. The substitute was explained as consensus language from a work group, public testimony was reopened, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1734, on deed fraud, would create a streamlined ex parte process for property owners to have fraudulent deeds declared void, modeled on the fraudulent lien statute; county clerk and title association representatives testified that it would provide a low-cost self-help remedy for a growing problem, and the bill was left pending subject to the chair. Senate Bill 1975 would prevent Texas contractors from being forced to litigate disputes in foreign jurisdictions and require disputes to be handled in the county where the project is located; it was presented as a repeat of a previously vetoed bill and was left pending. Finally, the committee took up a substitute for Senate Bill 1940, concerning transfer-on-death style beneficiary designations for manufactured homes. The substitute would allow one or more beneficiaries instead of only one, transfer the interest to surviving designated beneficiaries who survive by 120 hours, extend the application period for transfer to 365 days, void the designation if not timely filed, and require mailing by certified or registered mail with return receipt requested. The substitute was adopted without objection. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.