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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are all independent organizations. Independent of what?
  • And that comes from the national organization.
  • What benefit does Texas gain from being part of a national organization that dictates what we would do
  • No facility created under the model may be placed inside a municipality's central business district.
  • She modeled being a lifelong reader, ...library when I visited her in the summer.
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill number 168 by Representative Treadway regarding local emergency management organizations is
  • In 1923, the Negro National League, organized by Rube Foster, granted...
  • Negro League ball players were considered role models and heroes.
  • Some of the organizations have expressed a desire to make a reappointment to the board.
  • So this model of keeping the current structure of the board, I think, makes them happy that...
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Mar 30th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • I modeled this one off of Oregon's law, which more just gives notification.
  • This was sent to a national organization called the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association.
  • mirrors the death statute when you go through who has a succession line, and also to a charitable organization
  • We're a consumer and human rights advocacy organization, and we're here in support of HB 485.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/22/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And because you're the first speaker, you get to be the role model.
  • We invited other legislators, House members, and senators to see what other state models were doing.
  • Thank you for the time to speak today on behalf of the American Childhood Organization.
  • I mean, we don't remove healthy organs from somebody when we have no reason to do that.
  • We don't even remove diseased organs unless we've objectively identified a problem with that organ, and
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Since its inception, the UFC Foundation has partnered with over 148 community organizations in eight
  • Moffitt Cancer Center here in Florida, AdventHealth, and other organizations.
  • Like many other, like all other organizations, they have accounting mechanisms that would support what
  • And just kind of along the same lines, do you know of any other Florida plates that support organizations
  • I just don't think that this is the kind of organization, the for-profit, you know, wrestling, national
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered ten bills, beginning with SB 594 on local housing assistance plans. Senator Burton explained that the bill would make residents of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities eligible for SHIP rental assistance and, in some cases, repair or rehabilitation funds, recognizing that many own their homes but rent the lot. Supporters from AARP and the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners said the bill would help seniors and low-income residents remain housed. The bill was reported favorably by a roll call vote. Members then approved two Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measures: SB 488, the agency package updating Florida’s motor fuel tax compliance with IFTA, allowing online filing and private license plate agencies to act as agents, raising the crash-damage reporting threshold, expanding email communications, and updating tank vehicle compliance; and SB 490, a related public records exemption for email addresses collected for renewal notices. Both were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also passed SB 246, creating a specialty license plate for the UFC Foundation, despite concerns raised that the foundation is based out of state and that the plate was politically motivated; the bill was approved on a split vote. The committee gave favorable reports to SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility, which would tighten job-search requirements, require more frequent eligibility verification, and add reporting on fraudulent claims. The bill drew substantial opposition from labor and policy advocates who argued it would add barriers for unemployed workers, especially in rural and skilled-trades jobs, and that the state’s unemployment system remains difficult to navigate. Supporters said the bill was aimed at fraud prevention and ensuring claimants remain eligible. SB 356 on utility terrain vehicles generated extensive debate over safety, local control, and whether UTVs should be allowed on certain roads; supporters emphasized rural utility and law enforcement benefits, while opponents cited manufacturer warnings and crash risks. The sponsor ultimately temporarily postponed the bill. The committee also reported favorably SB 528 on manufacturing, which expands the Department of Commerce’s manufacturing responsibilities, codifies the chief manufacturing officer position, and creates workforce development grant support; SB 584 on commercial driving schools, which authorizes DHSMV agreements with county tax collectors to help enforce school regulation; and SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflower specialty plate from $15 to $25 to support the Florida Wildflower Foundation. The final bill, SB 470 on the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate, was introduced as a measure to broaden eligibility for the existing plate and stabilize funding for law enforcement memorial efforts, but no final action on that bill was reached in the portion of the transcript provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • So it's basically prohibiting, stopping the year-round model. Is that what this is doing?
  • We hire over 2,000 employees for our organization.
  • Chamber of Commerce, the nation's first Hispanic business organization.
  • We are a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to building community.
  • Currently, organizations don't have to do that.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • There are simulations in the paper which are based off of a very standard model.
  • That organization strongly supports this legislation. Thank you, Chairman Bettencourt.
  • This bill is modeled after a similar and very successful program in Florida.
  • like Catholic Charities, Goodwill, and smaller organizations. organizations throughout the state that
  • organizations in the state of Texas that sometimes we don't even know about.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/8/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Appreciate it. our auditor then had to organize before our auditor then had to organize before he<00:
  • </c><00:24:06.679><c> might</c> retailers with different models might retailers with different models
  • </c> championships and these organizations championships and these organizations are<00:41:08.360><c>
  • organization organization in<00:48:36.080><c> recognition</c><00:48:36.960><c> of</c><00:48:37.760><
  • I applaud the organization.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • in its government. ...veterans organizations in its government.
  • I am a member of all these accredited service organizations.
  • So let's not look at the numbers of these organizations.
  • organization since its formation in 1921 and remains so today.
  • Well, it's different organizations that have seats on that board.
Bills: HB154, HB153, HB180, SB70
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair, I appreciate your testimony. removed in an organized and efficient removed in an organized
  • These accrediting organizations do.
  • These are accrediting organization.
  • <00:47:58.520><c> vetted</c><00:47:58.960><c> by</c> organizations that have been vetted by organizations
  • </c><00:48:48.200><c> are</c> accrediting organizations are accrediting organizations are better better
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions and one bill focused on energy reliability, utility infrastructure, insurance, tenant rights, and home health licensing. On the energy side, members heard HCR 203/HR 193 on a status update for the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, HCR 204/HR 194 on a comprehensive PUC analysis of cost reduction and risk, and HCR 202/HR 192 creating a legislative task force on future energy pathways. Testimony on the energy measures was generally supportive from the PUC, DCCA’s Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with OHA urging that equity, native Hawaiian impacts, and public trust resources be considered alongside cost savings. The committee also heard HCR 125/HR 117 on coordinating with utilities to address aging utility poles and lines along Farrington Highway and other high-risk corridors; Hawaiian Electric supported the measure, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter Spectrum said much of the work is already underway and questioned whether the resolution was necessary, and committee questioning focused on existing double-pole tracking and the role of DOT and the PUC. The committee then took up HCR 137/HR 129 on timely reimbursement of health care claims under the clean claims statute. The DCCA Insurance Division and the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the measure as drafted, saying it could be read to require payment beyond policy limits and could raise premiums or reduce market participation. United Policyholders supported the measure, arguing it would simply give policyholders more time to collect benefits they already purchased, and clarified that it was not intended to increase coverage beyond policy limits. The committee later amended the resolution to direct the DCCA Insurance Division to prioritize investigation and enforcement of clean claims complaints. In the decision meeting, the committee recommended and adopted passage of HCR 203/HR 193 as is, HCR 204/HR 194 with an amendment removing the eighth whereas clause, HCR 202/HR 192 with an amendment adding a committee representative to the task force, HCR 125/HR 117 as is, and HCR 137/HR 129 with amendments. The committee also heard SB 2960 SC1 on property insurance, which would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to document replacement-cost claims. The Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurers Council opposed it, warning it could force coverage beyond policy limits and increase premiums, while United Policyholders supported it and said it would help disaster survivors recover benefits they already paid for; members questioned whether similar laws in other states had caused premium spikes and clarified that the bill was not intended to exceed policy limits. The committee also heard SB 2347 SD1 on multilingual tenant-rights notices, with OHA, Hawaii Appleseed, and others supporting the bill but urging restoration of language requiring landlords to directly provide the notice at lease signing. Finally, SB 2272 SD1 HD1 on home health licensing drew support from the Department of Health, SHPDA, and the Health Care Association of Hawaii, with the association requesting an effective date amendment; testimony explained that the bill would allow state licensing compliance to be demonstrated through CMS-approved accreditation or certification surveys, potentially reducing duplication and freeing state resources.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • They may be a religious organization or the character of the organization may be religious.
  • when it's a neutral benefit that has nothing to do with the organization being religious.
  • When it's a neutral benefit, it doesn't have anything to do with the organization being religious.
  • Technically, one person could get $250,000 from one organization.
  • However, there are caps on the organizations, and no one organization can get more than $250,000 for
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • organization organization &gt;&gt; and<00:27:21.919><c> the</c><00:27:22.080><c> secretary</c><00:27
  • </c> through these organizations. through these organizations.
  • They're it's a organization.
  • </c> organization one more time? organization one more time?
  • It's the Crypto &gt;&gt; My organization? Yes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're trying to move to this new model, and the model that we have is the guardian ad litem model.
  • :53.080><c> model.
  • </c> ad litem model. ad litem model.
  • </c> brand new model if [snorts] we can yet. brand new model if [snorts] we can yet.
  • . organizations. organizations.
Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Feb 4th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • leave open for the free play of economic forces as it relates to union... ...as it relates to union organizing
  • employers must sign agreements stating that they will not sign neutrality agreements with labor organizations
  • Business owners enter these card check agreements with labor organizations because they think, It's best
  • We're a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital asset policy organization, and I'm here today to speak in support
  • We're a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital asset policy organization, and I'm here today to speak in support
Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote. The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • This organization they are probably a great organization.
  • </c> disheartening that another organization disheartening that another organization that<00:41:23.920
  • It's not my organization. I'm from this. It's not my organization.
  • </c><00:43:40.720><c> at</c> not connected to this organization at not connected to this organization
  • can. the disability organization as I can. the disability organization that<00:43:56.800><c> is</c><00
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Jan 15th, 2026

Rules

Bills: S0100, S0102, S0104
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and heard three housekeeping/statutory revision bills. Chair Passidomo introduced the committee’s new staff director, and the committee proceeded quickly through the agenda with no public appearance forms, questions, or debate on any of the bills. SB 100, the Adoption Act, prospectively adopts the 2026 Florida Statutes as an official document and adopts the statute materials passed by the 2025 regular session as official state statute law. SB 102 deletes statutory provisions that were previously repealed or expired and are now without effect. SB 104 is the General Reviser's Bill, which removes obsolete language, updates cross-references, and corrects grammatical and typographical errors in the Florida Statutes. Each bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. After the votes, several senators asked to be recorded as voting favorably on tabs 1 and 2, and the committee adopted that request without objection. The meeting then adjourned, with members reminded that the committee would meet again on Thursday.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • efforts have had a significant impact, there remains an unprecedented rise of cartels and other organized
  • crime organizations across law enforcement. ...law enforcement organizations within Texas.
  • organizations has been drawn.
  • It should serve as a national model for other states to emulate. Thank you.
  • street gangs, and foreign terrorist organizations.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • SB2629 by Senator Grayton, relating to the organization and petition of the meetings of condominium and
  • So, There needs to be consequences for the people and organizations that send these unwanted spam messages
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas Appleseed is a non-profit, nonpartisan, research-driven organization, working at the intersection
  • The current model is front-loaded.
  • We are generally an organization... I just want to let you know that your time is gonna be... Okay.
  • We're generally an organization that approves of any bill that expands health care access.
  • I managed nearly 1,500 cases from the ages of 3 to 26, and I believe in the model until I...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 2nd, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the coast, we finally have a model that works.
  • Higher than some of the things that could happen to us in the current model.
  • The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety, IBHS, is a scientific research organization that
  • Place you can go in South Carolina where IBHS has model homes where they literally do hazard testing.
  • Again, I'm with the National Association. ...mutual insurance companies, national organization.