Video & Transcript : 'Subcommittee Work Session for HB1486' :
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So Representative Duggan, thank you for working so hard on this bill.
- So I thank you for your hard work on this bill.
- have rules and guidelines that work better for our communities and for our state.
- Plakon, for your work on the bill.
- allowing and helping me work this bill through the process and for Representative Abbott for giving
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and adoption of the special order report for the day. Members observed a moment of silence for several service members killed in the Middle East conflict, and the chamber also recognized visiting students, law enforcement, and later several guests in the gallery during farewell remarks. The House then moved through the special order calendar, taking up a series of bills on third reading.
The first major measure was CS for CS for HB 981 on tributaries of the St. Johns River, which sponsors described as a community-driven plan to restore the Ocklawaha River while balancing conservation, recreation, and economic concerns. Representative Sapp opposed the bill, arguing it would harm rural communities, Rodman Reservoir interests, freshwater resources, property values, and local jobs without adequate funding or certainty. Representative Cross supported the restoration effort and its long-term environmental and community benefits. The House adopted an amendment updating planning references and expanding the advisory council, then passed the bill 107-3. The chamber next passed CS for CSHB 1389 on affordable housing and the Live Local Act after debate over state preemption of local authority, accessory dwelling units, and the removal of local opt-out provisions; supporters emphasized the statewide housing shortage and the need for more housing supply, while opponents argued the bill further limited local control. The bill passed 70-29.
The House also passed CS for CSHB 1085, codifying the local government cybersecurity grant program and giving preference to fiscally constrained counties, by a unanimous 109-0 vote. CS for HB 273 on special districts passed after extensive questioning about downtown development districts, rural areas of opportunity, budget approval, and administrative caps; an amendment to remove the downtown district provisions failed, and the bill ultimately passed 88-? yeas as announced on the floor. CS for HB 989 on motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers passed 109-1 after sponsor testimony that it would prevent manufacturers from concentrating new vehicle inventory with one dealer group and protect competition and small businesses. CS/CS for HB 1329 on local government spending and budget transparency passed 82-28 after a lengthy debate over whether the bill would impose costs on local governments; a Cheney amendment to provide hardship assistance for smaller governments was adopted, and supporters framed the bill as improving public access to local budget information while opponents argued it duplicated existing transparency and could require new software or staff. The House then began consideration of CS/CS/CS/CS HB 1417, the Department of Environmental Protection package, with the sponsor outlining provisions on environmental regulation, septic systems, solar facility stormwater controls, coastal resiliency partnerships, and air-pollution permit timing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- All of us have reported travel to companies that we've worked for.
- So I thank you for your hard work on this bill.
- have rules and guidelines that work better for our communities and for our state.
- Plakon, for your work on the bill.
- allowing and helping me work this bill through the process and for Representative Abbott for giving
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the Middle East conflict. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Early action included passage of CS/CS/HB 981 on tributaries of the St. Johns River and Ocklawaha River restoration after debate over environmental benefits versus concerns about impacts to Rodman Reservoir, rural communities, property values, and long-term uncertainty. The bill passed 107-3.
Members then considered CS/HB 1389 on affordable housing and the Live Local Act. The bill would expand multifamily and mixed-use allowances, limit local setback/stepback restrictions, remove local opt-out authority, address accessory dwelling units, and waive sovereign immunity for certain land-use discrimination claims. Supporters argued it would increase housing supply amid a statewide shortage; opponents objected to further state preemption of local control and the ADU provisions. The bill passed 78-29. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1085, codifying the local government cybersecurity grant program and prioritizing fiscally constrained counties, by a unanimous 109-0 vote.
The chamber next debated CS/HB 273 on special districts, which would allow certain agreements in rural areas of opportunity and impose new transparency and budget rules on larger downtown development districts. Questions focused on the meaning of “directly benefit,” the 10% administrative cap, budget approval authority, and the bill’s effect on downtown development authorities. An amendment to remove the downtown district provisions failed, and the bill passed 88-0. The House later returned to the temporarily postponed CS/HB 989 on motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers, which limits allocation of new vehicle lines to any one dealer group; it passed 109-1.
Finally, the House took up CS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency. The bill requires tentative budgets to be posted 14 days before hearings, final budgets to remain online for five years, and budget data to be searchable and downloadable, with waivers for smaller governments. Members debated whether the bill would impose costs despite the sponsor’s claim of zero fiscal impact. An amendment by Representative Cheney would have added hardship assistance for small governments and CFO support, but the transcript ends during debate on that amendment before final disposition is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to drive hours, take off work, or pay out-of-pocket for programs that are hard to reach or too
- There's a specific individual who does an incredible amount of work for the juveniles that are already
- I would just suggest we move it quickly because we may run out of time for the third straight session
- I thank the department for their feedback and I look forward... to working with them further.
- I'm a licensed clinical social worker who works directly with justice for girls.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
Keywords:
juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we will go to our higher education subcommittee report for what we believe to be our final education
- meeting of this session.
- The last bill for the higher ed subcommittee docket is Senate Bill 494, patroned by Senator Deeds.
- Okay, thank you, Chair Sewell, for your work in your subcommittee this session.
- lunch is what works best for kids.
Committee:
House Education
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All of us have reported travel to companies that we've worked for.
- So I thank you for your hard work on this bill.
- have rules and guidelines that work better for our communities and for our state. ...to work with our
- Plakon, for your work on the bill.
- allowing and helping me work this bill through the process and for Representative Abbott for giving
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I'm going to close the executive session for HP 420 and open the executive session for HB
- during the subcommittee working sessions, to work on better control of the absentee ballot processes
- ><c> sessions</c><00:22:06.960><c> uh</c><00:22:07.039><c> to</c><00:22:07.440><c> work</c> subcommittee
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- session for House Bill 367.
Committee:
House Election Law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for what you do. It's hard work. It's not easy.
- I pray that we guidance for our state.
- </c> will be excused from today's session. will be excused from today's session.
- for</c><00:17:47.600><c> handing</c><00:17:48.000><c> that</c> The deadline for them for handing that
- The deadline for them for handing that in<00:17:48.799><c> is</c><00:17:49.200><c> tomorrow.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Feb 20th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- The subcommittee approved one agency's request for exclusion from the reporting requirements for rulemaking
- The subcommittee received agency updates on outstanding rulemaking from the 2023 regular session and
- The subcommittee also discussed the final report provided by Georgia Center for Opportunity.
- The subcommittee approved the following EBD items: the pharmacy formulary recommendations for December
- We're working on setting that matter for hearing at AID. Both parties have briefed the issue.
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 21st, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- So we didn’t make any votes for subcommittees as a whole.
- So we didn’t make any votes for subcommittees as a whole. So my hope was that we can do that.
- So we didn't make any votes for subcommittees as a whole.
- That works for me because I'll be away.
- One was the subcommittee work that I wanted to start.
Summary:
The Cape Verdean Cultural Commission met to approve the May 11 meeting minutes and receive a legislative update. The commission reported that Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment secured $125,000 for the commission, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial approval, with funds expected to become available in the fall if retained. A separate part of the amendment that would have allowed commissioners to be appointed at any point in the commission’s history was not adopted, leaving one vacancy unresolved for now.
The commission then finalized its subcommittee structure. Members discussed the originally proposed communications and outreach, survey and data collection, and fundraising/resource development groups, but after discussion and a motion, the body voted to establish four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. Members also raised ethics concerns about legislators serving on the fundraising-related group, and the title was broadened to organizational development. The chair asked members to sign up within about two weeks so subcommittees could meet before the next full commission meeting.
The meeting also focused on an upcoming visit by President José Neves of Cabo Verde. Commissioners were invited to attend a smaller 10:30 a.m. meeting with the president and delegation, followed by a larger community gathering from 11 a.m. to noon, with capacity limited and RSVPs encouraged. Members emphasized using the visit to reinforce support for the cultural center project and to highlight the importance of Massachusetts’ Cape Verdean diaspora. In public comment, members discussed gathering event listings for Cape Verdean summer celebrations, including Independence Day events, and suggested future meetings could include presentations from other cultural institutions about how they developed their projects. The commission adjourned after a motion and vote.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 18 February, 2026; 11:00 AM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Dar for subcommittee 1. Senator, you're recognized.
- Seeing none, I'm going to recognize Senator DeBar for subcommittee 1. Senator, you're recognized.
- Be noted that you did not vote for that. And then that concludes your work, Senator Frazier."
- We passed a general bill out, I think, the first week of session for this. >> I'm sorry.
- </c> first week of section session for this. first week of section session for this.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I work on capital outlay for the LFC, joined by Wesley Billingsley.
- So in the last session, you received nearly $4 billion in requests for direct appropriations for capital
- the 20 to get ready for the 2026 session.
- that are responsible for this kind of work at the local level.
- Are those all those people work for you, or do they work in Senator Padilla: the respective departments
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Youth Sports May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Open session for any topics not recently anticipated 48 hours in advance. I have nothing.
- Open session for any topics not recently anticipated 48 hours in advance. I have nothing.
- Or do we still have any other subcommittees that are working on sections of their working group to submit
- The subcommittees, we don't anticipate having more work, but the goal is for the next meeting to discuss
- Do you have any about the working group that might help for a brief conversation?
Summary:
The Massachusetts Youth Sports Working Group held a public hearing and working group meeting focused on finalizing recommendations for youth sports regulation. Members first approved the minutes from the April 27 public hearing and the April 7 working group meeting by roll call votes.
The group then discussed and approved a health and safety protocol recommendation from the children’s subcommittee. The updated language broadened the state’s authority from concussion-specific rules to protocols covering injuries and health risks more generally, including issues such as heat and related emergency responses. Members noted that this could also encompass emergency action plans for sports events. The recommendation passed by roll call.
Next, the group considered two recommendations from the parents, money, sports, and facilities subcommittee. The first would prohibit facilities or organizations from banning parents or family members from recording youth sports events, reflecting concerns about private streaming requirements. The second would direct the state agency to work across government on a grant program offering low- to zero-interest capital funding for organizations or facilities that meet youth sports access benchmarks. Both recommendations were approved by roll call. No public testimony was offered beyond a few attendees indicating they were only observing, and the meeting adjourned after a final call for comment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for all of your effort and your hard work on this.
- You have been championing this bill for multiple sessions.
- Aristide, for your work on this.
- By Commerce Committee, Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, Representative Bankson, CS for CS for House
- CS for CS for House Bill 833, a... Education Subcommittee and Representative Cassell and others.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for two fallen service members, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement officers and visiting students and advocates. Members then adopted the special order report and moved into the special-order calendar. The first major item was HB 7031, the annual tax package, which was explained as a broad measure covering sales tax holidays, property tax changes, tax credits, pari-mutuel tax reductions, vacation-rental tax collection, and decoupling from federal tax changes. Members asked about the fiscal impact of decoupling and the firearm-accessories holiday; supporters emphasized fiscal caution and the package’s mix of consumer and housing provisions, while opponents objected to the gun-related tax holiday. The bill passed 105-2.
The House then passed CS/CS/CS HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations 107-0, with supporters saying it would strengthen Florida’s competitiveness in commercial aerospace. CS for SB 246 on specialty license plates also passed unanimously after a strike-all amendment that added several new plates, revised the Fraternal Order of Police plate, and tightened specialty-plate financial and nonprofit requirements. CS HB 697 on drug prices and coverage passed 100-0 after supporters said it built on prior PBM reforms by requiring fairer pharmacy reimbursement and limiting forced losses on drugs. CS/CS HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation passed 109-0 after an amendment clarifying fingerprinting requirements, and CS/CS HB 527 on insurance claim denials passed 100-0 with a requirement for human review before claims are denied or reduced solely by AI.
The House also passed CS HB 1449 on the statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program 100-0 after narrowing the bill to out-of-network emergency services and claims at or below $50,000. CS HB 93 on protection from surgical smoke passed 178-0 after extensive emotional debate, with supporters describing it as a long-sought patient and worker safety measure requiring smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and surgical centers. Later, CS HB 1217 on prohibited governmental greenhouse-gas policies passed 29-0 after questions clarified that it would bar net-zero policies and related funding arrangements but not general energy efficiency or incidental emissions reductions; opponents argued it would preempt local climate and resilience efforts, while supporters said it protected energy reliability and affordability. The House then began debate on CS/CS HB 1461 on advanced nuclear reactors, with sponsors describing a framework for licensing and oversight of small modular and microreactors and supporters arguing it would help meet future energy demand and improve reliability.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And for his 51st... And for his 51st session in a row, the Honorable Lee Moffitt.
- What are my priorities for this session?
- I've been asked the same question: What are my priorities for this session?
- and subcommittee meetings, and conducting other House business, to reconvene for the joint session at
- Members, please stay close by for the joint session, which will begin at 11 a.m.
Summary:
The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a quorum call, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The chamber also recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day and approved the journal. Numerous guests were introduced, including members of the Florida Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family.
Speaker Daniel Perez delivered the opening address, emphasizing that the session should focus on meaningful reforms, strong committee work, and bipartisan engagement rather than personal priorities. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue and said the insurance and banking subcommittee would investigate possible misconduct by insurers, including the use of subpoenas, sworn testimony, and outside experts. He also pointed to housing, health care, public education, public safety, government accountability, and budget savings as key areas for legislative work.
The House received a letter from Governor Ron DeSantis requesting a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. for the State of the State address. The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294 to authorize the joint session, and the related House concurrent resolution was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to conduct committee and other business and to reconvene for the joint session at 11 a.m. or upon call of the Speaker.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So the way these plans work is we update the benefit plan for a higher cost share.
- No, it is a little complicated unless you work in this crazy business that I've been working in for a
- Joy, who works in my district for the BRPD. She's a clerical secretary.
- And we do that work, though, because it is for the benefit of our children.
- I've worked with him and just asked for favorable passage. All right. Thank you. Senator Edmonds.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Keywords:
family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks for the question, Rickna, for a follow-up.
- dollar thanks for the acre for acre right thank thank you for the question that applies toclO of course
- Thanks for the question. Recognize Cog for a follow-up.
- Move for adoption. Stand for questions. Having a do pass in a second.
- So, moved for adoption. Open for questions. Are there any questions?
Committee:
House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Keywords:
tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement, farm to school, school districts, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, local producers, meat processors, reimbursement program, agriculture, nutrition, farmers, ranchers, local sourcing
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 10th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and I really want to thank you all for working on this bill.
- He’s done work on this for a number of years.
- He’s done work on this for a number of years.
- He’s done work on this for a number of years.
- on</c><00:24:26.799><c> this</c> all so much for working with me on this all so much for working with
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:05 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- My own dad commuted back and forth to work for 40 years in Albuquerque and managed to stay safe.
- work in the whole bill, but it says that you have the same definition for local news organization in
- I know they've been working on this for many years, and I'm just excited to be a new voice in support
- I know they've been working on this for many years, and I'm just excited to be a new voice in support
- , and essential goods, and further strains affordability for rural and working-class families who have
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:04 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:04 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax