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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2024-11-19 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Be with them, Lord, in those delicate times of life where they need to deliberate and debate.
- We are in a debate society, and we shouldn't be the House of talk.
- Is there a debate? Representative Gottlieb, you're recognized. None on the desk, Mr. Speaker.
- Is there a debate? Representative Gottlieb, you're recognized for debate. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Is there further debate? Representative Garrison, you are recognized to close.
Summary:
The House convened for its organization session, opened with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Secretary of State’s certification of the 2024 election was accepted as prima facie evidence, the members-elect were seated, a quorum was established, and the newly elected and returning members were sworn in by Florida Supreme Court justices. The chamber also recognized the Governor, Cabinet members, former speakers, former members, and other guests in attendance.
The main business of the session was the election of House leadership and adoption of the chamber’s rules. Representative Fentrice Driskell was nominated by the Democratic caucus and delivered remarks emphasizing constituent service, opposition oversight, and priorities such as hurricane recovery, insurance affordability, reproductive rights, gun violence, education, and poverty. Representative Daniel Perez was nominated by the Republican caucus, seconded, and then elected Speaker by unanimous vote after a motion to close nominations and dispense with a roll call. Perez was sworn in and said his priority would be serving Floridians through practical action, fiscal discipline, and reforms that reduce bureaucracy and special-interest influence.
The House then adopted House Resolution 10, establishing House rules for the 2024-2026 term, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, establishing joint legislative rules. Representative Gottlieb spoke in opposition to the rules, arguing that recent changes restricted debate and reduced deliberation. The House also appointed a committee to notify the Senate that the House was organized, elected Representative Wyman Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote, and announced caucus leadership selections, including Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore and Driskell as Democratic minority leader.
The session concluded with administrative motions authorizing technical corrections to the rules, spreading the organization-session remarks upon the journal, and adjourning sine die.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I ask debate only. Mr.
- debating on the floor this week. Mr. debating on the floor this week. Mr.
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equally except one one hour of debate equally except one one hour of debate - All time for debate has expired.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll.
- This motion is not debatable. It takes 40 votes. Clerk will open the roll. Clear. Cool.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, the motion to close is not made.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assembly Member Alvarez, do you wish to close?
- All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no debate, all the amendment.
- Is there any debate on the bill as amended? Senator Harrell, you're recognized.
- Any other debate? Seeing none, Senator Yarbrough, you're recognized to close.
- Any additional debate? Seeing none, Senator Berman, you're recognized to close.
- Is there any debate on the bill? No debate. Senator Jones, you're recognized to close.
Keywords:
high school diploma, graduation requirements, physical education credit, performing arts credit, marching band, Special Olympics, students with disabilities, IEP, individual education plan, 504 plan, Florida education, school credits, diploma substitution, ROTC, dance class, State Board of Education, public schools, graduation pathways, adaptive physical education, Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered three bills and a confirmation. On SB 1600, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and a technical amendment that shifted the bill from creating an accreditation process to requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation, DCF, and community-based care lead agencies to study liability insurance coverage and availability in the child welfare sector and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2027; the bill also included enforcement provisions for failure to provide requested information. Support was noted from child and family advocacy groups, and the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard CS for SB 556, which would allow students with disabilities to satisfy a physical education graduation requirement through participation in Special Olympics, if included in the student’s IEP, and would clarify that two years of marching band participation can satisfy both PE and fine arts credit. Special Olympics Florida, families, and other supporters testified in favor, emphasizing flexibility, access, and recognition of rigorous activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 794, which requires background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs serving people with developmental disabilities and directs a review of waiver support coordination, including quality, consistency, access, competencies, recruitment and retention, caseloads, and geographic gaps in services. An amendment to conform to the House version was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably.
Members then questioned Secretary Taylor Hatch regarding her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Senators raised concerns about child welfare system performance, parent notification and rights, CBC funding formulas, managing entities, opioid settlement spending, peer support expansion, and technology/interoperability improvements. Hatch described DCF’s recent data and initiatives, including reductions in out-of-home care entries, youth advisory efforts, missing children recovery operations, expanded behavioral health capacity, and technology upgrades for benefits processing. Public comment included support from family and provider organizations and concerns from a former foster care worker about medical misdiagnosis cases. The committee voted to recommend Hatch’s confirmation favorably, with Chair Grall voting no, and adjourned after allowing Senator Sharief to be recorded as voting in favor of SB 1600.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- WE WILL NOW MOVE TO DEBATE ON THE BILL. IF ANY MEMBERS WOULD DEBATE.
- ANY OTHER DEBATE? REPRESENTATIVE OWENS AND DAILY.
- IN DEBATE. >> THANK YOU MR.
- THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WORK ON THIS. >> ANY FURTHER DEBATE?
- ANY MEMBERS WISHING TO DEBATE ON THE BILL AS AMENDED? GOOD?
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Technology and Telecommunications REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Technology and Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no further questions, will there be debate?
- Seeing no further questions, will there be debate?
- Seeing none, will there be debate?
- Would Would you like to close debate? Thank you, Madam Chair. And I will be brief.
- That concludes debate, and the vote will now occur.
Keywords:
security breach, data breach, cybersecurity, breach notification, privacy, consumer protection, class action, civil liability, Attorney General, district attorney, financial institution, banking regulator, data security, reasonable safeguards, breach notice, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Human Services Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- If we pass in a second, will there be debate? Will there be debate?
- Seeing no debate, the vote will now occur. Staff, please open the queue. Chairman Pae votes aye.
- Hearing a due pass and a second, will there be debate? Seeing no debate...
- Hearing a due pass and a second, will there be debate? The vote will now occur.
- Will there be debate? Will there be debate? Seeing no debate, the vote will now occur.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget REVISED Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be debate? Seeing no debate, Irk Cowell.
- Will there be debate? Minority leader, you are recognized for debate. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Any further debate? Senator Hall, would you like to close debate? Mr.
- And I urge your adoption of the house bill that concludes debate on House Bill 2787.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Oversight REVISED: HB1937 - Added Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Education Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Not seeing any debate. Open up for a vote. Hasenbeckii closes the vote. Clear vote.
- Any debate? Noting. Let's open it up for a vote. Close vote. Clear the vote.
- No debate.
- That's seeing debate. Open the cue for a vote. Close vote. Let's vote.
- Any debate? Not hearing you. Let's open this up for a vote. Provazano, nay.
Keywords:
HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 02:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Debate? Any members that wish to debate the bill?
- Seeing no members wanting to debate, you are recognized, Representative McFarland, to close on the bill
- Okay members, we are now in debate on the amendment. Anyone wishing to debate on the amendment?
- We are moving into debate. Are there any members who wish to debate the bill?
- Seeing no other members wishing Chair: to debate, Representative Tant as always thank you for your passion
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This motion is not debatable. The clerk will open the roll.
- This motion is not debatable. It takes 41. The Clerk will open the roll.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll.
- All debate having ceased the clerk will open the roll.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, the clerk will open the roll.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any debate on the bill? Are there any appearance forms for the bill? No. Okay.
- Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Martin, you're recognized to close on this bill.
- Is there any debate on the amendment? Are there any appearance forms on the amendment?
- Is there any debate on the bills amended? Thank you. Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
- Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Trudeau, you are recognized to close on the bill.
Summary:
The Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum present and first received an implementation update on CS for SB 606, the Boating Safety Act of 2022, from FWC Lieutenant Colonel Robert Roe. He described the livery permit system, safety and insurance requirements, required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction, recordkeeping, overdue-vessel reporting, accident reporting, and penalties for violations. He also reported enforcement results since the permit requirement took effect in January 2023, including 1,428 permits issued, 1,093 liveries operating, three 90-day suspensions, one revocation, and two pending revocations. Members asked whether liveries may require boating safety education even for people exempt under current law; Roe said they may do so as a business decision, but current law does not require it unless the statute is changed. A member noted concern that many accidents involve boaters in the older exempt age group and said the issue may be revisited this session.
The committee then considered SB 878 by Senator Martin, which extends probation for misdemeanor offenders who were using controlled substances when they committed the offense, allowing supervision for up to one year and aligning those cases more closely with existing alcohol-related misdemeanor probation rules. With no appearance forms or debate, the bill was voted favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS for SB 538 by Senator Bradley, the state court system package. The bill updates statutes to reflect current court operations, including duty judge procedures, removal of a location limit for duty hearings, repeal of a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and an alternative method for judicial authentication when a court seal is unavailable. An amendment shifting certain clerk reimbursement requests through the Justice Administrative Commission was adopted, and the bill was then reported favorably with support waivers from several court-related entities.
Finally, the committee heard SB 472 by Senator Truenow, which provides that inmates who complete classes meeting required curriculum standards may receive credit toward licensure requirements for those classes. Several organizations waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no questions, will there be debate on the bill? Senator Mann waves.
- Seeing no debate, the vote will now occur on Senate Bill 1198.
- Seeing no additional questions, will there be debate?
- Will there be debate, Senator Standridge, would you like to close debate? She waves.
- That concludes debate. The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2046.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:43 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, November 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- debate on the floor later today.
- DEBATE ON THE FLOOR LATER TODAY.
- Speaker, it has been an interesting debate.
- All time for debate has expired.
- ALL TIME FOR DEBATE HAS EXPIRED.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: All time for debate has expired.
- DURING THIS CONSIDERATION IS FOR PURPOSES OF DEBATE ONLY.
- Speaker, it's been a long debate.
- I am looking toward the next 25 minutes of debate.
- I AM LOOKING TOWARDS THE NEXT 25 MINUTES OF DEBATE.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Rodriguez, you're recognized to close on the bill.
- Is there any debate on the amendment?
- You don't have any appearance forms, any debate on the bill as amended.
- Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
- Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered three bills and reported each favorably. SB 1318, by Senator Rodriguez, made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was passed without debate or amendments.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690, by Senator Claudio, which updates child care and early learning laws, including transparency, accountability, terminology, and regulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify rulemaking authority by specifying the State Board of Education rather than the Department of Education. Senator Berman raised a concern about the bill’s removal of a parent-notification requirement related to leaving children in vehicles, and the sponsor said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182, by Senator Jones, on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment was adopted that refocused the program on schools with D or F grades, allowed districts and charter schools to place mentors, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and directed the Department of Education to set standards and create a contract template. Supportive appearance forms were filed by Nancy Lothar and Orange County Public Schools. The bill was reported favorably, and the meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and recognizing Kathy Missouri for her service.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Rodriguez, you're recognized to close on the bill.
- Is there any debate on the amendment?
- Any debate on the bill as amended?
- Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
- Is there any debate on the bill as amended?
Keywords:
education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management
Summary:
The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We are in debate on the amendment. Representative, you are recognized to close on the amendment.
- Members, we are in debate.
- for advocating for families and making sure this happens again. >> Chair: Members, any additional debate
- Members, we are in debate. Ranking Member Gantt, you are recognized.
- Chair: Members, any additional debate? Representatives, you are recognized to close on your bill.
Summary:
The Pre-K-12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 157, School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program, would create a Department of Education program allowing school districts and charter schools to place current or retired high-performing teachers in D- or F-rated schools as mentors, with a proposed $3,000 stipend per mentor per mentee. Members questioned the funding source and contract-time implications; the sponsor said the program would use previously decategorized education funds and that mentoring could be done within existing planning, before-school, after-school, or weekend time. An amendment clarifying that the bill would use a contract template rather than a DOE contract was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then heard CS/HB 859, Exceptional Students and Video Cameras in Public Schools, which would require school boards to adopt policies for video cameras in self-contained ESE classrooms upon a parent request, with redaction of other students from footage. Public testimony strongly supported the bill, including emotional accounts from a parent of a nonverbal adult with autism who described past abuse in a classroom and from the Autism Society of Florida, which argued cameras are a necessary safety measure for vulnerable students and noted other states already allow or require them. Members emphasized student safety and the need to fund the policy, and the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee considered HB 561, Educator Certification, which aims to reduce barriers for experienced educators returning to the classroom by expanding temporary certificate eligibility to those with expired Florida certificates, allowing prior subject-area exam results to count for reinstatement, and updating references related to educator professional learning support. The sponsor said the bill preserves standards while making reinstatement more efficient and less costly. There was broad support from members, who noted the value of retaining experienced teachers, and HB 561 was also reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in debate Salzman. You're recognized. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I kind of wanted to go last.
- We're in debate. >> Seeing no debate. Representative Dunkley recognized close.
- We're in debate any members wishing to debate seeing none.
- We're in debate on the bill as amended. Representative Edmonds, you're recognized. >> Thank you.
- Additional debate members seeing none. You're as close. Waive close.