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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Feb 16th, 2026 at 09:04 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • So just wanted to add that we get about 2,000 calls a year into our Aging and to a plan because their
  • The individuals that we're getting calls for cannot afford their current plan.
  • That's called SHIP.
  • And they're increasing partially because those closed blocks of business.
  • Patrick Block. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
Bills: SB101, SB21, HM52, HB132, SB14, SB20
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Technology - Room 409, 5 March, 2026; 8:00 A.M.

Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, again, blocks of a data exchange.
  • And the more focused it is with these building blocks, the better it will be.
  • these building blocks, the better it<00:22:41.960> will<00:22:42.120> be.
  • <00:24:34.600> is whole the all the building blocks is whole the all the building blocks is
  • What's it called? Yeah, that's it. AI. >> Yes, it is AI.
Summary: ATS and Gartner presented preliminary findings from the feasibility study required by Senate Bill 2267, which directed ATS to establish a CIO Council, study statewide data exchange feasibility, develop a phased implementation plan, and report progress to the legislature. ATS said the CIO Council has already met several times and has heard from other states, including Tennessee and Ohio, with Georgia expected to follow. Gartner explained that it interviewed about 17 agencies and was also gathering input from other states and market research to identify Mississippi’s current data-sharing landscape and possible paths forward. Gartner’s main findings were that Mississippi agencies strongly prioritize data security and compliance, but that this focus has also contributed to silos, point-to-point integrations, and inconsistent data definitions across agencies. The presenters said the state lacks a central legal framework and common standards, so agencies rely on individual memoranda of understanding. They emphasized that other states have generally not built “everything at once,” but instead started with specific outcomes such as citizen services, fraud detection, or reporting, then created statewide legal frameworks, common standards, and governance structures, often led by a chief data officer or similar office. The discussion also highlighted examples from other states, including Utah’s single portal for services and Maryland’s 360-degree citizen view for caseworkers. Gartner said Mississippi should first decide what outcome it wants from a data exchange and suggested that the effort should be framed as information sharing rather than moving all data into one central repository. Members and presenters discussed the need for foundational standards, a chief data office, and change management, including agency “change champions,” to build trust and participation over time. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and the presenters said the remaining CIO Council work would help prioritize use cases for the final feasibility report.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:04 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • that only did a phone call, that would help.
  • Why are we not talking about putting in blocking technology?
  • Block the commercial towers to school property unless there's a rule by the FCC.
  • I believe you called on me. I'm the president of Velocruces.
  • Next up was compo to call. Oh, I'm sorry.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 18th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • For what we're calling priority one babies.
  • That question is asked up front, or if a report is called in.
  • Differently, it wasn't called into SC&I. We just looked at those cases.
  • Representative Block. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Madam Secretary.
  • We've got to get our calls sent.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (12:30PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We yield the remainder of our time in this block.
  • Having yielded the amount of time in this block, we're going to move to a recognition.
  • We yield back our time in this block.
  • Having yielded back the time in this block, Representative Gottlieb, you're recognized.
  • We yield back the remainder of our time in this block.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Deputy Will May of the Walton County Sheriff’s Department, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and CS for HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then took up several special-order bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, including SB 36, SB 42, SB 40, and SB 38, all of which passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief explanations that they updated or cleaned up Florida statutes. Members also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection orders. HB 615, on electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email when both parties agree in writing, passed after adoption of a tenant-protection amendment offered by Rep. Gottlieb. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance and wellness programs passed unanimously. HB 1145 on workforce education passed 100-4, expanding CAP grant eligibility to public charter schools for CTE startup/expansion and increasing minimum program offerings tied to a money-back guarantee program. HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements passed unanimously, and HB 649 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 77-30 after structured debate. The most extensive debate centered on CS for HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill would require a $1 million bond after 25% of required signatures are collected, require petition handlers and circulators to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, impose background checks and training for paid circulators, shorten petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increase penalties, add signature revocation notices, require more identifying information on petition forms, and create felony penalties for certain misconduct. Supporters argued the changes were needed to combat fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make ballot initiatives harder for ordinary Floridians to pursue. Multiple amendments sought to roll back or soften the bill’s requirements, protect personal information, restore longer deadlines, lower validation thresholds, and bar public funds from being used to advocate for or against amendments. Some amendments were adopted, but several key ones failed as debate continued.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House/Senate DFL Press Conference 3/19/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • About six months ago, the United States Surgeon General called for social media platforms to have warning
  • More meaningful protections have been blocked by big Tech companies, but we are not deterred.
  • /c><00:02:53.400> on<00:02:53.640> Congress<00:02:54.080> to Territories who called
  • on Congress to Territories who called on Congress to require<00:02:54.840> warning<00:02:55.239
  • Surgeon General Vivic Murthy called for Surgeon General Vivic Murthy called for warning<00:07:41.000>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Rep. Zach Stevenson and Sen. Mann presented Minnesota legislation aimed at requiring warning labels on social media platforms, modeled on the Surgeon General’s recommendation, and adding pop-up notifications every 30 minutes to show users how long they have been on a platform. They argued that social media use is linked to serious mental health harms among youth, including anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, and said the bill is part of a broader effort to add guardrails on big tech. They also referenced related Minnesota efforts on deepfakes, child influencers, platform-use disclosures, and a separate effort to remove cell phones from classrooms. The hearing featured emotional testimony from parents Bridget Noring and Tabitha Urbansky, who described losing sons to fentanyl poisoning after drugs were arranged through Snapchat. Both said social media platforms can function as drug markets and that warning labels and other restrictions could help prevent similar tragedies. Eric Mishy of SAVE and the Kids Campaign also testified in support, saying social media is contributing to anxiety, depression, suicide, sextortion, trafficking, bullying, and drug sales, and that companies have not done enough to stop these harms. In response to a question about the pop-up feature, Stevenson said the idea is new in Minnesota but similar to “are you still watching” prompts on streaming services, intended to add friction and interrupt addictive use. He and others said no state had yet enacted similar warning-label laws, though several have proposed them, and they emphasized that regulating technology companies is difficult because of their resources and lobbying power. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the transcript, though the bill was scheduled for a House Commerce Committee hearing the next day.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For all who call our country home. Lead them with a spirit of discernment, humanity, and restraint.
  • Rabbi Stein embodies that calling.
  • Seventy percent of Republican amendments were blocked.
  • I call on the President and Congress to stand with these families.
  • I call on the President and Congress to stand with these families.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-HOU, HOU Public Hearings 04-10-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the state building code to authorize point access block
  • Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the state building code to authorize point access block
  • Building Code Council to adopt, amend, or update the state building code to authorize point access block
  • If not, acting Vice Chair Roads calls for the vote. Chair votes aye.
  • authorize point access block authorize point access block construction<00:46:03.520> for<
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda. On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight. The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:34.480> and how many members are on the call and how many members are on the call and
  • that's called Arca Capital Management. that's called Arca Capital Management.
  • called Link. called Link.
  • I'm calling it stablecoin plus.
  • I'm calling it have stablecoins? I'm calling it stablecoin<01:25:51.360> plus.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The meeting opened with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the April 6 and May 4 minutes, with minor corrections noted to the May minutes. The main presentation came from JD of Link Network, introduced by Dan Cohen, who described Link’s work with crypto.com and other market participants on tokenized money market funds and real-time settlement for institutional clients. JD gave a detailed history of his earlier work developing the Arca U.S. Treasury Fund and ArCoin, emphasizing that the project was built within existing SEC and 1940 Act frameworks and was intended to use blockchain technology for a traditional asset rather than create a crypto product. He said the effort involved years of discussions with the SEC, multiple custodians, and partners such as U.S. Bank, T-Zero Securities, and Tassat, and that the model eventually led to Link’s settlement system. He highlighted concerns that shaped the design, including regulatory compliance, privacy for institutional users, and the need to bridge traditional banking hours with 24/7 digital asset markets. The presentation also described Link’s features, including segregated and bankruptcy-remote fund structures, tokenized deposit and treasury fund settlement, and “yield in transit,” which allows interest to accrue and be distributed daily down to a two-second block. JD said the platform is being expanded for use cases such as exchange liquidity, cross-border capital movement, off-exchange collateral, stablecoin bridging, treasury management, and peer-to-peer settlement. He closed by posing policy questions for the commission about the use cases for stablecoins versus tokenized money market funds in New Hampshire and whether the state could issue or administer a security-based program with appropriate compliance controls.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 27, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • safe and have the common sense to call safe and have the common sense to call out<00:34:04.799><
  • The Democrat vice mayor of Cadah called The Democrat vice mayor of Cadah called on<00:44:51.839>
  • call passable by definition. call passable by definition.
  • We call it a bird process. We call it a bird process.
  • Something called jet fumes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 50

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would like to recognize, if you could just call when your organization is called, the advocates here
  • when your organization could just call when your organization is<00:12:31.839> called,<00:12:
  • Recess, subject to the call of the chair. Mhm. Will the House come to order?
  • <00:40:15.680> It protesters from blocking entrance?"
  • It protesters from blocking entrance?"
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (12:30PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We yield the remainder of our time in this block.
  • Having yielded the amount of time in this block, we're going to move to a recognition.
  • We yield back our time in this block.
  • Having yielded back the time in this block, Representative Gottlieb, you are recognized.
  • Speaker, we yield back the remainder of our time in this block.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Walton County Deputy Will May, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for April 3, 2025 was adopted, and CS/HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, with several companion Senate bills substituted and passed: SB 36 (Florida statutes adoption act), SB 42 (general reviser’s bill), SB 40 (deleting inoperative statutory provisions), and SB 38 (renaming references from the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to the Division of Criminal Investigations). All of those passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The House also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to electronically send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection order documents. Members discussed whether judges needed to direct transmission and whether there were fail-safes if clerks did not comply. HB 615, on electronic delivery of notices between landlords and tenants, was amended to strengthen tenant protections and passed 108-0. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements, and HB 1145 on workforce education also passed, with HB 1145 receiving 100 yeas and 4 nays. HB 649, removing the paper supervised protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists, passed 77-30 after structured debate. A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill adds a $1 million bond requirement after 25% of required signatures are collected, requires petition handlers to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, imposes background checks and training for paid circulators, shortens petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increases penalties, adds signature revocation notices, and creates additional criminal penalties and enforcement provisions. Supporters argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make citizen-led amendments much harder to qualify. Numerous amendments were offered, including proposals to remove sensitive personal information from petition forms, soften deadlines and penalties, change validation thresholds, and alter the estimating conference process; most failed, though one amendment clarifying who pays for background checks was adopted. The transcript ends during continued debate on an amendment to strike most of the bill and prohibit public funds from being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, uh, while they get settled, do you mind if I take a roll call real quick?
  • Um, in Colorado, I believe they call them innovation centers.
  • call them innovation<00:58:45.440> centers.
  • Shelby and I actually participate in a group that's called Next Gen here in Cheyenne.
  • Next Gen uh here a group that's called Next Gen uh here in<01:00:05.000> Cheyenne.
Keywords: 916, all
Summary: The Select Committee on School Facilities met to satisfy its quarterly statutory requirement and to discuss interim priorities. Staff from LSO reviewed the committee’s duties: monitoring K-12 school facilities statewide, prioritizing needs for the interim, and preparing a budget request due by November 1. They also noted the ongoing litigation related to the Chapter 3, Section 8 exception process and said the committee would move forward with securing a consultant to study that issue, as previously authorized by Management Council. A major topic was school funding formulas, especially how average daily membership (ADM) affects routine and major maintenance funding and how excess square footage is treated. Members revisited an earlier proposal to fund 135% of allowable square footage, which did not advance this session, and discussed whether some schools should instead be funded at a minimum percentage of their actual square footage. Staff explained that some districts have buildings larger than their formula allowance, and that the issue is complicated by older buildings, pools, and other unique facilities. They also noted that recent changes to the major maintenance multiplier increased funding and that some districts are still not fully covered by the formulas. Safety and security funding was another focus. The State Construction Department reported that $10 million was appropriated this year for safety and security upgrades, with some funds expected to go toward vestibules, bollards, and design work, and the rest through a district application process. Officials said the last comprehensive safety assessment was done more than 10 years ago and suggested a new consultant-led study to update priorities, since technology and building conditions have changed. Members also discussed the role of school resource officers and whether the committee should continue leading this work rather than handing it off to the recalibration committee. The committee also examined declining enrollment and excess capacity across the state, citing examples such as Newcastle, Shoshoni, Casper, Campbell County, and Fremont County. Officials said some districts are right-sizing by taking schools offline, while others cannot easily reduce capacity because the buildings are essential to the community. Charter school leasing was raised as a related concern, including the Mills charter school and the fact that the state pays lease costs based on ADM and allowable square footage. No formal votes were taken, but the committee agreed to continue studying these issues, likely including site visits and further data requests during the interim.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Seven - Thursday, April 23

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the 56th day, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and ask for a roll call vote.
  • So we're still 190 short of what a fully funded foundation formula would call for.
  • So we're still 190 short of what a fully funded foundation formula would call for.
  • There are 16 houses on my block.
  • There are 16 houses on my block.
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal for the prior day by a vote of 131-2, and the Speaker signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174. Members also made a series of guest introductions and personal announcements, including remarks recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week and HCR 28, as well as notices about upcoming themed dress days. The chamber then received Senate messages returning a number of budget bills and other measures with Senate amendments, and the House budget chair moved to refuse the Senate versions and send HB 2002 through HB 2013 to conference. Members discussed major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the shifting of broadband grant dollars, but all of the motions to go to conference were approved. The House also took up Senate Bill 975, relating to ambulance districts and emergency medical services. An amendment was adopted to restore compromise language on community paramedics and make a minor change to first responder mental health provisions. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered a property tax reform package on Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. Amendments were adopted to correct technical drafting issues, require uniform levy increases across property classes and timely use of voter-approved tax increases, and add assessor training, electronic taxpayer notification, and changes to how disputed assessments are paid. Debate centered on local control, transparency, and the impact on schools and other local taxing districts. The combined bill passed 83-61. The House then adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • When you look at what our annual block grant is, we have more than four times our annual block grant
  • When you look at what our annual block grant is, we have more than four times our annual block grant
  • > different they're calling all different they're calling all different programming<00:50:33.200
  • We don't want a mistake at 15 blocking opportunity at 25.
  • :20.400> employment, means license holds block employment, means license holds block employment
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, a decade after the call for independence was made, Experiment.
  • We have blocked jail break policies and ensured that our state and... ...and they have received it.
  • We have blocked jailbreak policies and ensured that our state and local law enforcement officers get
  • We are doing our part here in Florida to keep it, to keep what George Washington called the sacred fire
  • We will answer the call. We will go forward with courage. We will take bold action.
Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session. The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law. No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • call did not go through because the phone system required dialing nine for an outbound call before dialing
  • Your wife, who was three blocks away, she was working as a paralegal at the time, had just called and
  • Your wife, who was three blocks away, she was working as a paralegal at the time, had just called and
  • Call it compassionate work if you want. Call it treating your fellow citizens in a decent way.
  • CALL IT COMPASSIONATE WORK IF YOU WANT. CALL IT TREATING YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS IN A DECENT WAY.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 086 Part 2 Apr 10th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The coverall pro called for all The coverall pro called for all Coloradoatans<00:07:17.840> program
  • Speaker Pro tem, I move for a call of the House. >> A call of the House has been requested. >> We need
  • I move that the call be raised. >> It has moved that the call be raised. >> All those in favor say aye
  • subject to transfer to other block subject to transfer to other block grants<02:38:56.479> are
  • block grant. block grant. 16<02:39:11.280> three.
Keywords: 981, all
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

House in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, did the President call any presiding officers?
  • Time for debate in this block has expired. Leader Soroy, you are recognized in debate.
  • So I'm going to call this what it is. This process is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander.
  • So I'm going to call this what it is. This process is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander.
  • Time for debate, and this block has expired. Time for debate in this block has expired.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar. During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office. After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (9:30AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, did the President call any presiding officers?
  • Time for debate in this block has expired. Leader Soroy, you are recognized in debate.
  • So I'm going to call this what it is. This process is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander.
  • So I'm going to call this what it is. This process is illegal. It is a partisan gerrymander.
  • Time for debate in this block has expired. Time for debate in this block has expired.
Keywords: 998, house, all