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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, uh, and it votes than the other one.
  • vote out here. vote out here.
  • election that ended up one vote election that ended up one vote determined<00:11:40.880> the<
  • >> Okay, we're going to call for a vote.
  • >> Okay, we're going to call for a vote.
Bills: SB42, SB166, SB42, SB166
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • By your vote, CS for SB 1422 is reported favorably. Thank you.
  • Senators Arrington, Polsky, Smith, and Chair Rodriguez voted yes.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 1510 is reported favorably. Thank you.
  • And with that, I'll vote for the bill. Thank you. Thank you.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 912 is reported favorably.
Bills: S0912, S1196, S1422, S1510, S7034
Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several environmental bills and one appointment. SB 1422, as amended by a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, was reported favorably after support from Audubon Florida was noted. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification related to minimum flows and levels for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated recovery strategy; witnesses from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates criticized the plan as too delayed and too dependent on a single future water project, while committee members raised questions about funding and utility responsibility. Despite concerns, the committee approved the bill as a committee bill, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee next heard SB 1510, as amended, which made technical changes to DEP-related provisions including B-MAP notice and timing, septic system requirements in Florida Springs areas, biosolids, fees, land acquisition, and rulemaking procedures. The main public testimony came from the Florida Springs Council, which opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness as harmful to spring restoration, while DEP and others supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 1196, a targeted siting bill restricting new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of large federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the practical effect to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, argued it would protect water resources and communities; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition argued it would limit local waste-disposal options and could force more landfilling. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which would require battery stewardship organizations and related recycling plans to keep batteries out of the waste stream. Industry and recycling representatives supported the bill, citing growing battery volumes and fire risks at recycling facilities. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. All measures were approved favorably except that Senator Smith voted against SPB 7034; the meeting then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I vote aye. Chairman Livingston: Aye. By vote, 11 yes, 6 voting no, 1 not voting.
  • Members, vote 11 yes, 5 no, 1 present, 1 not voting.
  • Members, vote 11, yes, is 5-n-n-0s. One voting, present, one-n-9-voting. Thank you.
  • Members, very vote 11 yes is five nils, one voting, president, one not voting.
  • And for that reason, I'm voting aye. Members, vote tally: 11 yeses, 6 noes, and 1 not voting.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met on January 28 and heard several bills, beginning with member and staff introductions and a reminder about amendment deadlines. HB 2056 would appropriate $100,000 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources for a feasibility study of brackish groundwater desalination sites; the sponsor said Arizona should explore potential water supplies amid Colorado River concerns. A witness opposed the bill, and members debated whether brackish groundwater should be treated as a resource or a threat to aquifers. The committee approved HB 2056 on an 11-6 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then considered HB 2798, as amended, which would provide $100,000 to the University of Arizona/Arizona Geological Survey to compile data on materials related to nuclear energy, including thorium and other non-uranium fuels. The sponsor framed the bill as an economic development and national security effort, while opponents questioned whether Arizona has enough of the material to justify public spending. The University of Arizona supported the work as within the Geological Survey’s mission. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 11-5, with one member present and one not voting. HB 2303 would codify investment rules for the State Treasurer, requiring safety and principal preservation ahead of return and prohibiting speculative investments and insider-benefit conduct. The Treasurer’s Office said the bill reflects current policy and ethics rules already in place, and members asked about how “speculative” would be defined and whether the bill would affect other investment-related statutes. The committee passed the bill 15-0, with two members present and one not voting. HB 2344 would require the Treasurer to manage the local government investment pool and allow a third-party backup only in emergencies; the Treasurer’s Office argued this preserves a low-cost, high-liquidity service for local governments, while some members questioned whether it limited future Treasurers’ discretion. The committee passed HB 2344 12-2, with three present and one not voting. Later, the committee heard HB 2759, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans’ Services to partner with an educational institution in Yavapai County for veteran programs. A retired Navy SEAL and campus veterans coordinator described emergency housing, equipment, and professional-development needs for student veterans at Embry-Riddle, while several members supported the effort and others objected to using state funds for a private institution or a county-specific program. The bill passed 11-6, with one not voting. The committee also passed HB 2207, appropriating $300,000 for the prison Braille transcription program, after testimony that the program trains inmates in a skilled trade and has had no recidivism among released participants; it passed 17-0, with one not voting. Finally, HB 2224, as amended to reduce the appropriation from $2 million to $1 million, would fund the Double Up Food Bucks produce incentive program through SNAP. Supporters said it helps families, farmers, and local economies and can improve health outcomes, while members discussed budget constraints; the committee approved the amended bill after testimony from program advocates and farmers.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • of the Voting Rights Act. of the Voting Rights Act.
  • the Voting Rights Act. the Voting Rights Act.
  • vote carries weight. vote carries weight.
  • People have voted absentee now. People have voted absentee now.
  • a roll call vote. a roll call vote.
Bills: HB1
Summary: The Ways and Means General Fund Committee met in special session and took up only one bill, HB 1 by Rep. Chris Pringle, which would authorize a special election for certain congressional districts if the federal court lifts its injunction and allows the state to use the 2023 congressional map. Pringle said the bill only creates a pathway for that special election, and members were told the fiscal note estimates the election could cost about $4.5 million from the General Fund. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill was tied to recent federal court and Supreme Court rulings, including Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the Purcell principle, and whether it would be too close to an election or create confusion. Several committee members pressed Pringle on whether the bill would reduce Black representation, whether Alabama had agreed not to revisit redistricting until 2030, and whether the 2023 map had previously been found discriminatory. Pringle repeatedly said he was not offering legal advice and that the matter was pending in federal court, while also saying the bill would simply allow voters to use the legislature’s 2023 map if the courts permit it. Rep. Ford raised concerns about the cost to the General Fund and competing budget priorities, and Rep. All questioned the timing and possible administrative confusion. Pringle responded that citizens would still be able to vote for candidates of their choosing. During the public hearing, speakers overwhelmingly opposed the bill. Jamaal Brown, Kenneth Sharpton, Eliza Jane Franklin, Pastor Richard Williams, Rep. Givan, Jacoby Bibbs, and Agnes Lover argued that the proposal would weaken Black voting power, revive a map they described as unfair or racist, and create unnecessary disruption so close to an election. Several speakers framed the issue as one of civil rights, fair representation, and trust in democracy, while others criticized the cost and said the legislature should focus on broader needs such as health care and mental health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • rights restored and to register to vote.
  • rights restored and to register to vote.
  • And by your vote, SB 1734 is reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, SB 1734 is reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, CS for SB 820 is reported. Thank you.
Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Aug 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'll just say that that's just, that's my vote.
  • They're already registered to vote.
  • Uh, some, sometimes citizens would vote at their old precinct.
  • Some were allowed to vote at the new, some were not allowed to vote at all or vote a limited ballot.
  • We're never gonna do that in Texas, at least I'm never gonna vote for it.
Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/24/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • And again, if there's a unanimous vote from everyone in this room and everyone in your counterparts in
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  • We oppose this policy because it would offer minimal material benefit to the average family while hindering
Bills: HF331, HF916
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It cost the county money because the counties had to pay for early voting during the primaries, a large
  • I have a ranch there, and I was contacted by numerous friends telling me Hey, the voting machines are
  • It was historically voting for one party. It was trending toward the other party.
  • He voted in the Republican primary for his friend.
  • Of course, when he did that, he knocked himself off the ballot because in Texas, when you vote in the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Electronic voting is corrupt. Electronic voting is corrupt. On this video.
  • They came up with the idea of having drive-thru voting.
  • in the car votes.
  • People voted the same ballot style.
  • I'm here to ask you all to vote against SB... 1999.