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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Jan 20th, 2026

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a proud sister of a first responder, so the work we do is personal to me.
  • And I, too, want to thank all the first responders and the 9-1-1 dispatchers that are here.
  • To the proper law enforcement, first responder, whatever the case might be.
  • And I, too, want to thank all the first responders and the 9-1-1 dispatchers that are here.
  • And they're not considered first responders? They are the first responders.
Bills: S0774, S7028, S7024, S7026
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first heard Senate Bill 774, which would extend workers’ compensation medical benefits for employment-related mental or nervous injuries to 911 public safety telecommunicators, even without a physical injury. The sponsor and several dispatchers, a clinician, and communications directors testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, chronic understaffing, and the need for mental health treatment and retention support. Senator DiCeglie and Chair Mayfield praised dispatchers’ work, and the bill was reported favorably by committee vote, with Senator McClain later recorded as voting yes on the bill. The committee then took up SPB 7028, a retirement bill that sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, leaves the 3% employee contribution unchanged, allows certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions, and provides a 1.5% alternative cost-of-living adjustment for eligible special risk retirees. Firefighters, police, sheriffs, and chiefs’ groups spoke in support, emphasizing recruitment and retention. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both open-government-related bills. SPB 7024 would repeal the current public records and public meeting exemption for cybersecurity information and consolidate agency-specific cybersecurity exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. SPB 7026 would repeal the current public records exemption for trade secrets held by an agency and similarly consolidate specific trade secret exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. Neither bill drew testimony or debate, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the first amendment. Following that, is the first amendment correct? It is, yes sir.
  • Own hands when we first meet.
  • That's the first thing.
  • That's the first point. Is what is used. That's the first point.
  • The first one is S94.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Feb 18th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Staff made a great recommendation in the first stop for the legislature to find and declare that this
  • You want to take that up first? Yes, Mr. Chair.
  • And first, thanks Chair Burton for starting this. Mr.
  • Chair, and first, thanks Chair Burton for starting this bill to go.
  • Senator Truenow, this is the first time I've heard this bill.
Summary: The Fiscal Policy Committee met and first reported favorably SB 774, which extends enhanced workers’ compensation benefits to 9-1-1 public safety telecommunicators for mental or nervous injuries, after adopting a late-filed amendment declaring an important state interest. The committee also heard supportive testimony from a Palm Beach County dispatcher. SB 770, which updates the definition of forensic clients so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents in secure forensic settings, was reported favorably as well. Members then approved CS/SB 86, which declares unauthorized operation of a commercial vehicle by an unauthorized alien an imminent safety hazard and imposes driver, carrier, and enforcement consequences, despite questions about vehicle impoundment and cargo handling and one appearance in opposition. SB 1594, which protects veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster youth from being used as reimbursement and instead sets them aside for education and transition services, was reported favorably after supportive testimony. The committee also approved CS/SB 760, creating a new offense for willful violations of no-contact pretrial release conditions in certain violent crime cases, though the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about expanded warrantless arrest authority in one section. The committee next reported favorably CS/SB 554, a complete rewrite of Chapter 617 governing nonprofit corporations, after a technical delete-all amendment. It also approved CS/SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care for certain health care professionals; the bill drew extensive supportive testimony from advocates and patients describing pain management gaps and health disparities. SB 1022, expanding Florida Children’s Initiatives by adding programs in Bay County and Broward County, and CS/SB 1246, broadening the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund to include health science workforce programs and related uses, were both reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved CS/CS/SB 1230, which restricts the use, sale, and distribution of aqueous film-forming foam containing intentionally added PFAS and requires inventory and disposal reporting, after adopting amendments that removed airports from one provision. It also approved CS/CS/SB 128, directing DEP to erect markers for the Andrew Red Harris Spoil Island water body designation. Several senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • states in the country to adopt a first states in the country to adopt a first states in the country
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Their efforts led to an astounding 91% clearance rate in their first year alone.
  • But their dedication came first. came at a cost.
  • recently passed congressman Sylvester Turner, that they received a proclamation 40 years after the first
  • And I want to say two things first.
  • 48 by Cole, Julian Bowes, Alexander Bibby, HR 58 by Cole. by Lopeza Cameron, Maria Ninfa, Kentu De La
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But first, let's get our minutes approved.
  • And it would be estimated to generate a large sum, first 46 million and then 194 million over 2028 and
  • 46 million and then 194 large sum first 46 million and then 194 million<00:03:54.720> over<00
  • <00:48:28.319> But<00:48:28.480> first on Thursday regarding that.
  • But first on Thursday regarding that.
Bills: HF4598, HF4884, HF3732
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Financial Services Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • First bill on the calendar, HB 29. Representative Shaw. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • I have first and a second. Any more questions? All right.
  • >> Well, well, I appreciate you first off.
  • >> Well, well, I appreciate you first off.
  • I have first and a second. >> All right. I have first and a second.
Bills: HB259, SB247, HB259, SB247
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Transcript Highlights:
  • But first up will be Representative Kane with House Bill 4491.
  • I appreciate getting to go first. You all are very kind.
  • Right now, the best I can determine is the fund is on a first-come, first-served basis, but $60,000 is
  • I'll first make a statement.
  • The court favors the child's First Amendment rights.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1192 excludes the provision of basic first aid in good faith to
  • The bill specifies that if the injured person is under 15 years old, the person providing basic first
  • The bill specifies that if the injured person is under 15 years old, the person providing basic first
  • It is to enable private citizens to be able to deliver first aid, and there were concerns.
  • It is to enable private citizens to be able to deliver first aid, and there were concerns.
Summary: The committee took up several health and human services bills. SB 1192 would exempt good-faith basic first aid given without compensation from Arizona Medical Board licensure requirements, with added consent and law-enforcement notification rules for injured persons under 15; a Shamp amendment clarified that the bill does not limit existing liability protections, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1398 would require AHCCCS to redetermine eligibility for members over 21 every six months starting in 2027 and report eligibility data annually; Access testified neutral but raised concerns about costs and the lack of exemptions, while supporters framed it as a transparency and budgeting measure. The committee adopted a technical amendment and passed the bill as amended. SB 1399 would require prepaid capitated AHCCCS contractors to report annual spending on direct patient care versus administrative costs; it passed without amendment after testimony that the report would improve oversight of taxpayer dollars. The committee also considered SB 1494, a strike-everything amendment aimed at stopping patient brokering and steering, including prohibiting health care providers, institutions, and drug manufacturers from paying premiums or inducing plan changes tied to health-status factors. Blue Cross Blue Shield supported the concept, describing small-scale but harmful brokering and fraud concerns, while ARMA opposed the language as too broad and vague, warning it could chill ordinary provider-patient conversations and sweep in social workers and navigators. The committee adopted the striker and passed the bill as amended, though several members said they wanted to refine the language before floor action. SB 1813 would remove the Maricopa County cap on Arizona State Hospital civil beds tied to the Arnold v. Sarn settlement and require admission based on clinical need; the sponsor and supporters argued the cap is outdated and leaves beds unused while patients remain in crisis, while the Department of Health Services and others warned of rural access concerns, litigation risk, and the need for more resources. The committee adopted both amendments, including removal of a citizenship requirement, and passed the bill as amended after a lengthy debate about legality and possible court challenges. SB 1821, which would allow JLBC audit review of DCS case-management systems, authorize unannounced inspections of licensed group foster homes, prioritize kinship placements, and require one year of supervised training for new child safety workers, passed without amendment. SB 1557 would require signed informed consent before most medical interventions; supporters said it codifies standard practice, while the ACLU argued it was vague and could create burdens for ongoing care and politically sensitive treatments. The bill passed as introduced.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 8th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first Capitol State Historic Site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.
  • The early ranches of Las Norias, Las Citas, Las Animas, Randado, and others were more than economic centers
  • Not that I was just showing my support; that's what I was first.
  • This isn't your first lay out of a bill, is it? I get to say that. Is it your first HCR? Okay, yes.
  • The first organized in Carthage in 1993 is now part of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Mr.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, first up, we we've made that change.
  • Uh first uh Chair Schumacher, amendment.
  • <00:14:54.960> and of what this office does first and of what this office does first and foremost
  • First of all, I wanted to say members.
  • First, it's ironic to me two thoughts.
Bills: HF4338
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • First time in Thank you, Option Feist.
  • Um, first it closes the two things.
  • That's my first to get hosed here?
  • <00:31:23.039> term, This is work that in in my first term, This is work that in in my first
  • you know you might be a first-time you know you might be a first-time renter<00:32:11.120> and
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • First order of business is to approve the minutes from our 3/4/2026 meeting.
  • I had my first therapeutic psilocybin experience.
  • I do have a question, but first I just want to say a couple of things.
  • First for the licensed facilitator, Oregon.
  • We went home and I attempted to get my daughter her first dose.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Finance and Tax Feb 12th, 2026

Finance and Tax

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's first take up Jared Ross with the Florida Beer Wholesalers.
  • The first tax is levied when the operator of the charging station purchases electricity from the power
  • First, we have Jeff Sharkey with Tesla, waving in support, and Lorena Holly with the Florida Retail Federation
  • First, we have French Brown with the Florida Retail Federation, waving in support. Thank you.
Summary: The Committee on Finance and Tax met with a quorum present and heard several bills, most of them focused on tax policy and property-related exemptions. CS/SB 118 clarified how non-ad valorem special assessments apply to recreational vehicle parks, and an amendment removed a requirement that local governments consider RV park occupancy rates when apportioning assessments. The bill was supported by a Florida Retail Federation representative and was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SB 1520, which modifies Live Local Act property tax exemption provisions by extending the vesting period for the missing middle exemption and expanding the data used for local government opt-outs; SB 678, which reestablishes the framework allowing distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax; and CS/SB 680, which creates a sales tax exemption to address double taxation on electricity used at EV charging stations. Each of these bills had support from industry or trade groups, and CS/SB 680 drew comments from Senator Gaetz praising the bill as a solution to prior tax collection confusion. The committee then approved CS/SB 450, which updates property tax exemption rules for surviving spouses of permanently and totally disabled veterans by allowing transfer of a larger portion of the exemption to a new homestead; an amendment raised the transferable amount to up to 120% of the prior exemption. The final bill, CS/SB 1074, was amended to establish uniform rules for rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the Federal Reserve’s suspension of penny distribution, while preserving tax calculations and providing liability protections; it also included safeguards for pawn and recycling transactions. All bills considered were reported favorably, Senator Gaetz asked to be recorded as voting yes on all bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 2nd, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, I want to ask about the inmate trust funds and how we're making changes there.
  • First, I want to ask about the inmate trust funds and how we're making changes there.
  • She was on a trip to Las Vegas, a work trip. ...who was assaulted by a supervisor.
  • First, I'd like to thank and recognize Senator Bradley for her work on the Tristan Murphy Act. and First
  • So the first point I want to make is on the insanity side of this.
Summary: The committee took up several criminal justice bills, beginning with SB 760 on violations of pretrial release conditions. A strike-all amendment narrowed the bill to make willful violation of a no-contact order a first-degree misdemeanor, authorize warrantless arrest on probable cause, and require detention until first appearance in certain cases. The amendment and the bill, as amended, were both adopted and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1536 on digital voyeurism, which would extend the expectation of privacy to backyards in the surveillance statute; it was reported favorably after brief questions and support from a Florida Smart Justice Alliance witness. Members next considered SB 1012 on inmate services. The bill would expand use of contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust funds for reintegration and facility upgrades, and would require reimbursement for inmate emergency and specialty medical services at Medicaid rates, with telehealth and autonomous APRNs included as options. Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida opposed the bill as written, warning that tying Medicaid participation to treatment of inmates could reduce reimbursement and discourage provider participation, while the Department of Corrections and Florida Smart Justice Alliance supported it. Senators discussed costs, aging inmates, and possible future changes, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS for SB 600 on bail bond and pretrial release laws after adopting a strike-all that aligned it with the House companion and made technical changes to solicitation, training, and bond reinstatement rules. Public testimony raised concerns about who should receive returned bond money and how clerks would process payments, but the sponsor said the bill would continue to be refined. Later, the committee reconsidered and favorably reported SB 1750 on criminal sexual conduct, which increases penalties and mandatory minimums for serious sex crimes, especially those involving children. It also reconsidered and favorably reported SB 1544 on complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, a bill requiring complainants to provide sworn complaints to officers before interrogation unless corroborating evidence is present; police chiefs and sexual violence advocates opposed parts of the bill, while supporters argued it would protect officers from unfounded complaints. Finally, SB 1488 on booking officer duties regarding minor children of arrested persons was reported favorably, and SB 1326 on prosecution of defamation was taken up for reconsideration with a delete-all amendment that narrowed the insanity defense, limited mitigation for severe mental illness in serious cases, and extended detention periods for incompetent defendants; opposition testimony from defense, public defender, and mental health advocates warned it would worsen treatment and increase costs.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:36 am

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to first introduce my expert witnesses, Chief of Staff of the PRC Choyakuri and Commissioner
  • Let's just let them keep more of it in the first place.
  • We don't tax a penny of your first $32,000.
  • So that would be the first contact with them.
  • Natalie Green, Housing Administrator of the City of Las Cruces, in support of House Bill 140.
Bills: HB70, HB93, HB95, HB139, HB140, HJR4
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • was already done, they wouldn't even have to do it; it wouldn't cost anybody, you know, after your first
  • First, we have Gian Mims. That's good.
  • And for the record, um, Representative... when I first started working on this, Joe...
  • When I first started working on this, Joe Biden was president last spring.
Bills: HB141, HB161, HB231, HB67