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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Jan 28th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • It bans gifts to public officials and employees from foreign countries of concern and designated foreign
  • for ethics training for local officials to include known influence efforts and how to identify and report
  • It doesn't change your requirements for reporting if you, and there's no prohibition on that in this
  • It does, this bill does speak specifically to the gift requirements, the gift ban about taking anything
  • Yes, and by your action, the bill has been reported favorably. Thank you very much.
Bills: S1622, S1178
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, sponsored by Senator Garcia. The bill would expand state restrictions on foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including creating a state registration framework for foreign agents, banning gifts to public officials from covered foreign entities, requiring ethics training on foreign influence, tightening procurement limits for information technology and critical infrastructure, restricting sister-city/sister-state encouragement, revising linkage institute rules and tuition provisions, and criminalizing certain conduct tied to foreign governments or unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect election technology, software development, federal foreign-agent registration, educational exchanges, and the treatment of organizations such as CARE; the sponsor said the bill focused on ownership/control and foreign countries of concern, not specific components or general participation in events. An amendment by Senator Grall was adopted to clarify definitions, align penalties with willful violations, and specify that new ethics training content is additive. The committee then heard supportive testimony from Kelly Curry of State Armor and Rob Pierce of American Global Strategies, both of whom argued the bill would help Florida counter foreign influence, protect data and infrastructure, and improve transparency. CS for SB 1178 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure under specified conditions, including that the filer submitted the disclosure before the maximum fine accrued and had not previously received such a waiver. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified in support, saying the bill preserves transparency and compliance goals while making the fine and appeals process more workable. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. Finally, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments in tabs 3 through 26. No separate votes were requested, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointees was recommended favorably to the full Senate by roll call vote. The meeting then concluded with no further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • to prohibit the state from enacting a death tax. a death, estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, gift
  • In its report, Texas 36 estimated a total of $153 billion for all water-related infrastructure projects
  • The report that's being handed out was handed out in January as well, but this is a report that our engineers
  • ... ...put together talking about the need in the state of Texas, which our report highlighted.
  • In February, ASCE Texas released the 2020 report.
Bills: HB3077, HJR2, HJR7, HJR7
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to the Minnesota Department of Education, nearly nine and 10 Minnesota school districts report
  • According to the Minnesota Department of Education, nearly nine in 10 Minnesota school districts report
  • that’s provided, you could fill out that report and then submit it.”
  • Given the way the world is working, the increased pressure of online-only reporting systems, we would
  • Given the way the world is working, the increased pressure of online-only reporting systems, we would
Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 14th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • compiles a consumer report using information sourced from another consumer reporting agency or a third
  • data sources to prepare our reports.
  • In our increasingly digital society, consumer reports play a pivotal role.
  • Just you're gifting it to us." And they get that.
  • Representative Luther moves that SB2221 be reported without a member.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • If it receives enough signatures for release from committee, it will be reported out on the legislative
  • existing Chapter 6 authority, and it requires DNREC and DSWA to submit an annual recycling status report
  • Additionally, the bill does not create any new municipal recycling mandate or reporting requirements
  • It clarifies contamination reporting, The amendment simply retains advisory council stakeholder engagement
  • Now, this report here is putting all this in glowing terms.
Bills: SB287
Summary: The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and considered three Senate bills. SB 287 with Senate Amendment 2, a DNREC cleanup bill on recycling, would tighten recycling collection rules for haulers and commercial generators, require multifamily recycling education, repurpose the Delaware Recycling Fund, and add annual reporting; after brief questions and no public comment, the committee motion to release did not initially receive enough votes, so the bill was circulated for signatures. SB 346, which would speed Environmental Appeals Board hearing and decision timelines so DNREC secretary decisions become final if deadlines are missed, drew support from the Nature Conservancy and also failed to get enough votes at the meeting, so it too was circulated for signatures. The committee then took up SB 326, a major utility-regulation bill sponsored by Senator Hanson and Representative Heffernan that would cap certain non-mandatory utility spending, limit interim rates, increase oversight and transparency, and streamline rate-setting. SB 326 generated extensive testimony and debate. Supporters, including the Public Advocate, Sierra Club, PSC staff, and some legislators, argued that Delmarva Power’s spending on non-mandatory infrastructure has risen far faster than inflation, that the company is a regulated monopoly, and that the bill would help restrain future delivery-rate increases without harming reliability because mandatory reliability, storm response, and vegetation management spending would remain allowed. Opponents, including Delmarva Power, business groups, contractors, labor representatives, and the Delaware Contractors Association, argued the cap would delay needed reliability and capacity projects, hurt economic development, reduce jobs, and interfere with utility planning; they also said supply costs, not distribution spending, are the main driver of recent bill increases. After public comment and additional questioning, the committee voted to release SB 326 on a split roll call, but because several members were absent the bill was also walked for additional signatures. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 27th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • And by your vote, SB 1682 is reported favorably. Thank you.
  • And by your vote, SB 1682 is reported favorably. Thank you.
  • And by your vote, SB 1468 is reported favorably.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 558 is reported favorably.
  • Yes, by your vote, CS for SB 558 is reported favorably.
Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 13th, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, and by your vote, Senate Bill 720 is reported favorably. Thank you. Great job.
  • By your vote, Senate Bill 372 is reported favorably. Thank you all.
  • threats, who is responsible for responding, or what steps will follow once a report is made.
  • By your vote, please see Senate Bill 176 reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, Senate Bill 816 is reported favorably. Thank you, Madam Chair. Congratulations.
Bills: S0176, S0372, S0720, S0816
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support. Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Move motion for favor report. Yes, sir. Mr. Hy.
  • Is there a motion to give this bill a favorable report as amended? So moved. All right.
  • I think you get a favorable report, ma'am. Thank you, members. All right.
  • Motion for favorable report. ...say "aye." Aye. Motion for favorable report. Okay. Any questions?
  • All right, favor report. Thank you all. But I do think I heard good comments.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a motion and a second to favor the report. If there's no more questions,...
  • Bill reported? Okay. Any questions? All in favor? Okay. Any questions? Thank you very much.
  • So, now you make a motion we get a report as adopted as amended. Yes, sir. Thanks. amended.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have annual reporting, I think that ... ...we have annual reporting.
  • they don't report.
  • Some reports, like the crime reports, are supposed to be done within 72 hours, and they're not.
  • Bill reported. It was very... Thank you. Bill reported. It was very... Thank you. Bill reported.
  • Report second. All in favor say "Aye." All opposed? Likewise. Bill reported. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
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:
  • for the purchases related to restocking their stores, like the one here at the State Capitol, those gift
  • understanding is that some of these shelves are having difficulty stocking these shelves at their gift
  • My one question is, do we currently stock any state-use items in the gift shops?
  • And with this, will we be bypassing putting state-use related items in the gift shops?
  • Are there items that you know would be good in these gift shops that would come through state use, and
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill will be reported due past.
  • offense report information, showing the advanced date and time, general location, officer, and brief
  • The bill will be reported due past. Thank you, committee. Thank you, Mr.
  • The bill will be reported due past. Thank you.
  • And in the police report, 100% of the blame in the accident was placed on the truck driver.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative, back to my questions on this bill, what is the reporting mechanism here?
  • Are the regents required to report to the legislature, or I don't see it? Sorry.
  • I don't know that there is a requirement to report back on this.
  • I'd be happy to insert a mandatory report to the legislature if we want.
  • I don't know about you all, but a lot of times we get those, we request those reports.