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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- During his lifetime, he received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011, the Bronze Star for his service
- Rosemary believed deeply that opportunity should never be limited by gender or geography.
- Rosemary believed deeply that opportunity should never be limited by gender or geography.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several privileges of the floor. Guests and student groups were welcomed, including students from Flore High School’s Law Academy and a fourth-grade class from Holy Spirit School. Senator Blakespear also introduced Brigadier General Nick Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation West and Camp Pendleton, highlighting his military service and leadership.
On the floor, the Senate took up Governor’s appointments. Andrew Rakestra’s appointment to the Board of Environmental Safety was confirmed on a 28-0 vote, and Indira Cameron Banks’s appointment to the Civil Rights Council was also confirmed, 28-8. Senators then announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings on resources, health and human services, judicial branch funding, and state administration.
The chamber also heard adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senator Archuleta honored Yoshi Nakamura, a World War II veteran, educator, artist, and community activist whose life included service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and decades of teaching in Whittier and at Rio Hondo College. Senator Blakespear honored Dr. Rosemary George Strayley, a Peace Corps pioneer and global advocate for education, women, and girls who worked with international organizations and co-founded Run Women Run. The Senate expressed condolences and recognition for both Californians.
The session concluded with the desk cleared and the Senate announcing its next meeting date, then recessing until later in the day for an adjournment motion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- During his lifetime, he received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2011, the Bronze Star for his service
- Rosemary believed deeply that opportunity should never be limited by gender or geography.
- Rosemary believed deeply that opportunity should never be limited by gender or geography.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We go out west where there's very limited to no service.
- It's a lot of work, but it's a great place to be here in the state in terms of the aerospace economy.
- You can see the numbers there in terms of investments and exits, some of the companies that we've worked
- Really at the forefront of what we're doing in terms of space technology and leaning forward into the
- That's about a 30% increase year over year in terms of numbers of projects.
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on Florida’s space economy and related infrastructure. SpaceX Vice President Kiko Donchev described the company’s Florida operations, launch cadence, reusable rocket program, Starlink service, and plans for future Starship activity at the Cape. Senators asked about Florida employment, expansion plans, satellite lifetimes, disaster-relief uses of Starlink, and recreational connectivity; members also praised SpaceX’s hurricane response and broader public benefits. Donchev said SpaceX’s Florida workforce has grown to about 1,600 and that the company hopes to add Starship pads and continue expanding in the state.
The committee then recognized Commander Dennis Baker for his military service and veteran advocacy, including his leadership of the Florida Veterans Foundation, grant work, the Walk of Honor, and the Gadsden Flag license plate program. Members highlighted that revenue from the plate helps fund veterans’ dental care and noted upcoming dental services for veterans in Volusia County. Baker received a flag flown over the Capitol and a framed gubernatorial proclamation.
Newview CEO Clint Grumman presented the company’s commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system, describing its Lake Nona headquarters, Florida ownership, planned jobs, and applications for infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. He said the company’s satellite data could improve accuracy and lower costs, and noted partnerships including a Department of Defense contract and a European Space Agency moon-mapping effort. Space Florida then outlined its role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority, emphasizing its pipeline of projects, spaceport improvement program, workforce academy, and efforts to address infrastructure constraints and seek tax-exempt bond authority for spaceports. NASA’s Kelvin Manning closed with an update on Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Artemis progress, rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, economic impact, and the Florida University Space Research Consortium. No bills were voted on, and the meeting adjourned after comments from members.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, a plaintiff described limitations.
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- </c> accomplishes given all the limitations accomplishes given all the limitations that<01:22:31.600>
- </c> without uh further congressional action. without uh further congressional action.
- It's more of an the options are limited.
Committee:
House Judiciary
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And term limits are going to affect that more so here in the next four years.
- The thing is, is that, and I was talking last night, was how to get a longer-term vision of, you know
- And so thinking through what are the different mechanisms for potentially long-term funding, right?
- That statute works relatively well for those short-term events.
- This factor is limited to the project's hydrological effects, such as erosion,... ...landowners.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So we've been able to upgrade facilities at each of those locations, become more modernized in terms
- And term limits are going to affect that more so here in the next four years.
- And so thinking through what are the different mechanisms for potentially long-term funding, right?
- That statute works relatively well for those short-term events.
- This factor is limited to the project’s hydrological effects, such as erosion... ...landowners.
Summary:
The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs.
The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online.
Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm.
The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That’s a term of parlance, and so we’re now back on the joint resolution in Senator Avala.
- residents with limited affordable housing options.
- residents with limited affordable housing options.
- Saving for a rainy day, place it in simple terms, right?
- I don't have a congressional member right now, so it makes me the top-ranking official.
Summary:
The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis.
The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections.
Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- situations, but limited memory can only retain past data for a limited time.
- Just another overview of some terms.
- The reason why the League of Cities use the model ordinance term is because that's a term we use for
- In terms of my background, In terms of my background, prior to being at NARUC, which is essentially sort
- FERC generally has limited jurisdiction on citing Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint House Higher Education Finance and Policy and Senate Higher Education Committee 3/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that current efforts are incredibly limited.
- I think that current efforts are incredibly limited.
- I think that current efforts are incredibly limited.
- That will be world-class in terms of future research.
- That will be world-class in terms of future research.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 210; 22 January, 2026: 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
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- I think it is reasonable based on the skill set and the required limited applicant pool to potentially
- </c><00:28:02.480><c> Based</c><00:28:02.720><c> on</c><00:28:02.880><c> the</c> viable term solution
- Based on the viable term solution.
- applicant pool to potentially limited applicant pool to potentially create<00:28:20.480><c> a</c><00
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- That's probably too limiting because it refers only to the conversion of a Glock handgun into an automatic
- it seems like there's, there may be a lot of other unfair practices, but now that we've raised the limits
- President, the, in terms of the causes of action that expand the Unfair Trade Practices Act, and, and
- I'm just, I'm, I'm still curious about whether or not this is going to be limited to just guns.
- That I think it dramatically limits access to everything that can be purchased online, everything, the
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that meanderland, like they have that term along the rivers?
- So that 750 is our aquatics limit.
- Our aquatics limit.
- So we... ...in terms of farming. So we, K.L.
- Our congressional delegation is also sending a letter.
Summary:
The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals.
The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, in terms of the Sunset Advisory Commission, they've done that, too.
- It's also on the agency's website as well but okay in terms of but I think let's well let me talk to
- In terms of who... works for the governor the governor will obviously make that decision.
- But even that, there's back and forth. forth in terms of what the process is to get it done in a grace
- as the amount or payment terms confidential.
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't like that term here. I'm sorry for rearranging my legislation. All right.
- state to conduct a competitive market process whereby the state writes a best-in-class contract, the terms
- And so we pay, in terms of an ingredient cost for the drug, the average acquisition cost for the drug
- I hate to say, use that term, but it typically ends up being...
- For the unfamiliar, spread pricing is a not-so-fancy term that we use for buy low, sell high.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Summary:
The Senate Insurance Committee met on May 13, 2026, adopted the May 6 minutes, and then took up several bills dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, prescription access, behavioral health coverage, and Citizens Property Insurance. HB 938, as amended, was the main PBM reform measure. After the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill, members heard extensive testimony in support from Mark Bloom, Justin Joseph of Capital Rx, and Kathy Ue of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, all emphasizing transparency, pass-through pricing, reverse auctions, and patient access. Supporters described savings from reverse auctions and administrative models, while the cancer center testified that PBM-owned specialty pharmacy requirements can delay cancer medications and create financial hardship. The committee reported HB 938 favorably with amendments.
The committee also heard HB 1154, which prohibits prior authorization for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians, with a $250 cap discussed as a safeguard against higher-cost generics. The bill was supported by representatives from Ochsner Health and the Louisiana State Medical Society and was reported favorably. HB 909, which requires commercial coverage for behavioral health crisis services, was amended to clarify the insurers covered and then reported favorably with support from the Office of Behavioral Health and several outside groups. Testimony on HB 909 focused on reducing emergency room and law enforcement burdens and expanding crisis response capacity across the state.
HB 1187, dealing with excess emergency assessment funds from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, was explained by the Insurance Commissioner as a way to transfer remaining Katrina-era assessment funds to the Fortified Roof Program. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, SB 511 and SB 512 were deferred and converted into a study resolution approach because there was not yet consensus on the underlying issue. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- INCORPORATING DEFINITIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY NOT CONTEMPLATED BY THE ORIGINAL ACT REVISING OUTDATED TERMS
- THE DATA, BECAUSE THE EXPERIENCE HAVE BEEN SO FEW, IS LIMITED.
- NOT ONLY COULD AFFECT OTHERS BUT LONG TERM IT COULD AFFECT US GEOPOLITICALLY BECAUSE CHINA HAS A 300
- A CONGRESSIONAL REPORT OF MANDATED SOLAR RADIATION MODIFICATION.
- THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY CALL, AND THAT IS THE TERM.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 5, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Mitigation is where we do our long-term resiliency projects.
- The business needed to be started prior to the storm, and then also, when we're looking at loan terms
- We also gave the Secretary the ability to waive those credit score limits altogether.
- But we know—” “—in the short term, there are going to be some tough decisions.
- We have a limited amount of resources in-house. We have a set number of heavy equipment.
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are kind of familiar terms.
- Five-year term beginning July 1st, 2025 and ending June 30th, 2030.
- Five-year term beginning July 1st, 2025 and ending June 30th, 2030.
- Four-year term effective July 1st, 2025 and ending June 30th, 2029.
- Four-year term effective July 1st, 2025 and ending June 30th, 2029.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/06/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- of what the represent and in terms of what the funding<00:20:45.559><c> can</c><00:20:45.720><c> be<
- They have expended $300,000 from that grant in terms of purchasing the necessary capital equipment to
- They have expended $300,000 from that grant in terms of purchasing the necessary capital equipment to
- </c><00:24:16.360><c> of</c> future are going to be um in terms of future are going to be um in terms
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As far as my background, I served two terms as a county commissioner, and when I'm not here serving as
- </c> commission's imperfect and limited commission's imperfect and limited solution<00:54:13.359><c>
- </c> the um version that we passed last term the um version that we passed last term were<01:30:36.360
- I'm told they're limited to 20 miles an hour and 20 feet.
- It's very limited situations that that could be done.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Mar 31st, 2026 at 09:30 am
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that meanderland, like they have that term along the rivers?
- So that 750 is our aquatics limit.
- The terms of the easement.
- So we, in terms of farming. So we, K.L.
- Our congressional delegation is also sending a letter.