Video & Transcript Research : 'bill drafting'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Rules REVISION 3: SB171 - Added Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start out with Representative Duel and Senate Bill 2184.
- It's a clean bill, so you may present your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Well, anyway, Senate Bill 2184 is the duplicate sections bill. It doesn't add any new law.
- Next, we will be hearing an amended version of Senate Bill 171.
- Representative Manger, you are recognized to present Senate Bill 171.
Summary:
The Rules Committee met briefly and first took up Senate Bill 2184, described as a clean duplicate-sections bill that does not create new law but consolidates multiple versions of statutes and repeals duplicative sections. In response to a question about what happens if such a bill does not pass, members explained that the duplicate provisions remain in statute, which can create confusion and make future cleanup bills larger; they also referenced a prior attorney general request aimed at guiding judges when duplicate sections remain. The committee then voted 7-0 to report SB 2184 as due pass.
The committee next considered an amended version of Senate Bill 171, using a PCS as the working draft without objection. The bill would increase the number of armed security personnel/sergeants from one to two, with the additional commission coming from an existing staff member rather than a new hire; the commission would end when that person leaves service. After brief discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to report SB 171 as due pass.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Wickland bill.
- a Senator Kunesh bill. And that, Mr. a Senator Kunesh bill. And that, Mr.
- Are you able to go through some of the where the bills are, the status of the bills?
- I'm a no on the bill, and I don't need to sit and debate every aspect of the bill.
- a no on the bill. We talked yesterday. a no on the bill. We talked yesterday.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 4th, 2025
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I believe the first item on your agenda is a bill draft left over from December.
- a bill draft left over on your agenda is a bill draft left over from<00:10:37.680>
uh <00:10:37.839 - Haroldson carry that bill on the floor. >> This is House Bill or draft House Bill 26 LSO 0295.
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or <00:20:57.440>draft <00:20:57.840>House <00:20:58.080>Bill >> - This is House Bill or draft House Bill >> This is House Bill or draft House Bill 26<00:20:59.039
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we're going to hear two bills, House Bill 116 and House Bill 56.
- bill. And with that, Mr. bill.
- And at that point you’re saying nothing in this bill as drafted would allow that.
- Do you know the status of those projects and are they protected in this bill draft? Mr.
- bill draft? bill draft?
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- on the bill, Mr. President. on the bill, Mr. President.
- It's a good little bill. Just repealer. It's a good little bill.
- In fact, this bill allows science bill.
- When I first started off, I drafted this bill as a regulation bill.
- I hope you'll support the bill. this bill as a regulation bill. 21 years this bill as a regulation bill
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- wishing to testify on this bill 251? wishing to testify on this bill 251?
- As drafted. Thank you.
- resist this bill. resist this bill.
- I oppose this bill.
- Thank you all. bill 1875. Chair's recommendation is to bill 1875.
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Summary:
The joint hearing covered House Bill 251, which would require hospitals to report costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients, and House Bill 1875, which would expand protections for gender-affirming health care services. On HB 251, the Department of Health said it supported the intent but described the bill as complicated and potentially impractical as drafted because the department lacks the expertise to produce the required analyses without outside help. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation echoed those concerns, while the Queen’s Health System said it was willing to work with the department to provide the information. In committee discussion, officials explained that hospital support in Hawaii includes public hospital appropriations and the provider tax program, which uses hospital and nursing home contributions to draw federal matching funds; a department witness estimated the net benefit at about $150 million for hospitals and $20 million for nursing facilities, though exact figures would be provided later.
On HB 1875, the Insurance Division testified with concerns that the bill’s language on prohibited actions by malpractice insurers was broad and vague, and that a rate-increase prohibition could conflict with actuarially based insurance pricing. The division also noted it was not the primary enforcement agency for the statute. In contrast, many testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, PFLAG Oahu, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Democratic Party, and others. Supporters argued that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and protected by privacy and bodily autonomy principles, and that the bill would protect patients and providers from outside political interference. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 3, 2025 - 04:20 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Just a reminder, members, the amendment deadline for bills, including implementing conforming bills,
- Main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 3 p.m. and approved for filing by 4 p.m.
- The hearing amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 6:30 p.m. and approved for filing
Summary:
The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a quorum present. After the roll call and brief opening remarks, the committee considered the special order letter for the House session on Wednesday, April 9. The chair noted that negotiated time allocations for questions and debate were included as required by the rules.
There was no public testimony and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it unanimously by voice vote.
Members were also reminded of upcoming amendment deadlines: main amendments and implementing/conforming bill amendments are due the next day, with separate deadlines for GAA amendments and adhering amendments on Tuesday, April 8. With no further business, Representative Kennedy moved to adjourn, and the meeting ended without objection.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/18/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- We need this bill to continue effectively serving our communities.
- <00:18:23.080>
and um I absolutely support this bill and um I absolutely support this bill - Senator Balden for this bill and Senator Balden for this bill and um<00:21:25.520>
I <00:21:25.679 - tax bill.
- <01:03:25.960>
um finish line and Senator port's Bill um finish line and Senator port's Bill
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/24/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- our our bills our our bills and<00:19:17.000>
and <00:19:17.120>maybe <00:19:17.320 - problem with this bill. problem with this bill.
- explain the bill then, Madam Chair. explain the bill then, Madam Chair.
- bill as amended. bill as amended.
- very much for this bill. very much for this bill.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 12:15 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- required by our rules, negotiated time Chair: allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills
- required by the rules, the negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate for all bills
- Amendments must be submitted to House Bill drafting by 3:00 PM and approved for filing by 4:00 PM.
- Chair: Floor amendments must be submitted to House Bill drafting by 6:30 PM and approved for filing by
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 07:45 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll see it has 58 bills on it, so we'll have a busy day on that Wednesday, but as required by the
- rules, negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills on special order
- Main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 3:00 p.m. and approved for filing by 4:00
- The hearing amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 6:30 p.m. and approved for filing
Summary:
The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with members present and the chair opening the meeting by thanking members and staff for their prompt attendance and safety support. The main item of business was a special order letter for the House session on Wednesday, April 16, which included 58 bills and set negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on each bill.
There was no public testimony and no debate on the special order letter. The committee adopted the special order letter without objection.
The chair also reminded members that the main amendment deadline for the Wednesday session was the next day, Friday, with main amendments due to House bill drafting by 3:00 p.m. and approved for filing by 4:00 p.m., and hearing amendments due by 6:30 p.m. and approved for filing by 7:00 p.m. The meeting then adjourned without further business.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
March 10, 2026 - 06:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- As required by the rules, negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate on all bills
- amendment deadline for Wednesday's session is Wednesday morning, and amendments must be submitted to House Bill
- drafting by 7:00 AM and approved for filing by 8:00 AM.
- Hearing amendments must be submitted to House Bill drafting and approved for filing by 9:00 AM.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Question comes on adoption of the amendment to the underlying bill, substituting that new draft.
- New draft is substituted as amended, and question now comes on ordering the bill as amended to a third
- The bill is ordered to a third reading. Third reading of the bill. Thank you.
- The bill is ordered to a third reading. Third reading of the bill.
- A bill is for a third time.
Summary:
The Senate considered a supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments focused on education, health, transportation, tax administration, and oversight. Senator Kennedy spoke in support of increasing funding for DTA caseworkers to improve SNAP access and reduce delays, but then withdrew the amendment by unanimous consent. Senator O’Connor’s amendment adding $500,000 for Free Period to provide free menstrual products in public schools was adopted, as was Senator Miranda’s $1 million METCO transportation and student support amendment. Senator Collins briefly proposed extending paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance coverage to graduate student workers, but withdrew that amendment for later discussion.
Several amendments were debated and either adopted or rejected. Senator Tarr’s proposal to create oversight of the Group Insurance Commission and fund an Inspector General review was defeated after opposition argued existing oversight was sufficient. Tarr also offered amendments on MBTA deficiency fund withdrawals and on requiring 90 days’ notice before state tax code decoupling changes; both were rejected after standing votes. Senator Driscoll’s amendment for Randolph Public Schools restroom improvements was adopted, while his veterans student loan forgiveness amendment was withdrawn. Additional amendments were adopted for Bridgewater Middle School water filtration, Uffum’s Corner Health Center, and NeighborHealth’s pharmacy technician training program for local high school students.
A major discussion centered on school funding and enrollment declines. Senator DiDomenico withdrew an amendment that would have provided $100 million to address Chapter 70 funding losses tied to enrollment drops, but he and Senator Collins used the floor to argue that districts facing declining enrollment and rising costs need a broader state response. The Senate also adopted a new draft of the supplemental budget and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote, with 35 members in the affirmative and 4 in the negative. The chamber then adjourned to meet again Monday, and did so in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, a former Quincy mayor, state legislator, and clerk magistrate.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
March 9, 2026 - 06:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman: For questions and debate on all bills on special order. Any questions, members?
- amendment deadline for tomorrow's session is tomorrow morning, and amendments must be submitted to House Bill
- Chairman: ...drafting by bright and early by 7:00 AM and approved for filing an hour later at 8:00 AM
- Hearing amendments must be submitted to House Bill drafting and approved for filing...
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 29, 2025 - 04:15 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- required by the rules, negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate for all the bills
- Negotiated time allocations are included for questions and debate for all the bills that are on the House
- Main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m.
- The hearing amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting and approved for filing by 9 a.m.
Summary:
The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Tuesday, April 29, with a quorum present. The main item was the special order letter for the House session on Wednesday, April 30, which included negotiated time allocations for questions and debate on all bills on the special order calendar. Members asked a brief procedural question about whether this was the committee’s last scheduled meeting, and the chair said it was the last planned meeting, though additional meetings could still be called if needed.
There was no public testimony and no substantive debate on the special order letter. The committee adopted the special order letter by voice vote. Members were also reminded of the amendment deadlines for Wednesday’s session: main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 7 a.m. and approved for filing by 8 a.m., while hearing amendments must be submitted and approved by 9 a.m.
With no further business, the committee adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/14/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It's actually a pretty simple bill. I know the other bill that had been amended by the Senate.
- Um, it's actually a pretty simple bill. I know the other bill that had been amended by the Senate.
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the the other bill that the the other bill that the had<00:28:58.480>been <00:28:58.600 - Now, what about listed in this bill.
- I I struggle with this bill. I I struggle with this bill.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And then if you want to amend the bill, if you want us to draft an amendment, amend that bill entirely
- , we'd have to get the amendment drafted in the bill and then bring the bill back down and then know
- where the amendments are, which could be a one or two-day process, depending on how big the bill is.
- So, you're here to talk to us about bills, and thank you. Mr. Terry, yes.
- No, we're not talking about personnel; we're going to talk about bills. Silence. Silence.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor's Message No. 1101 informs the legislature that the governor signed House Bill 1440, House Draft
- Not, the Chair has one: the deadline for filing standing committee reports on House bills with triple
- Governor's Message No. 1101 informs the legislature that the governor signed House Bill 1440, House Draft
- Not, the Chair has one: the deadline for filing standing committee reports on House bills with triple
- Governor's Message No. 1101 informs the legislature that the governor signed House Bill 1440, House Draft
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 06:15 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We are hearing a bill today in Rules and Ethics Committee - HB 6061.
- Chair Garrison: Representative, you're recognized to explain your bill. Rep.
- So the bill addresses Form 10. Rep.
- Main amendments must be submitted to House Bill drafting by 3:00 PM, approved for filing by 4:00 PM.
- Hearing amendments must be submitted to Chair Garrison: House Bill drafting by 6:30 PM, and approved