Transcript Highlights:

• 03.760> by<00:01:03.920> the being brought forward by the being brought forward by the
• > to<01:19:54.239> a Well, you look forward to a Well, you look forward to a um<01:19:57.040
• Look forward to more conversation.
• We look forward to working with you.
• <02:21:58.160> Member going forward. Sounds good. Member going forward. Sounds good.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We look forward to seeing how she will make government work better, more efficient, and less costly.
• We're moving forward, doing the right thing as a Republican caucus.
• We're moving forward, doing the right thing as a Republican caucus.
• So that's what this does, and I look forward to seeing it passed into law. Members, any questions?
• So that's what this does, and I look forward to seeing it passed into law.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Particularly, it requires due notice and certified mail, defining clear deadlines for action.
• Anyone else wishing to testify, please come forward and have a seat.
• Anyone else who wishes to testify, please come forward and have... a seat. Welcome, sir.
• Anyone else wishing to testify, please come forward. Welcome, Mr. Chairman.
• As far as Brandon Chase, anyone else wishing to testify, please come forward and have a seat.

Bills: HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing

Transcript Highlights:

• It's not like we're mailing out cases to unknown addresses.
• It's not like we're mailing out cases to unknown addresses.
• It's not like we're mailing out cases to unknown addresses.
• <00:53:51.280> with uh, you know, we go forward with uh, you know, we go forward with something
• We want you to go forward, but concerns.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• where they get credit for go forward where they get credit for go forward savings<00:08:19.039><
• If not, this contract will move forward to the Finance Cabinet. Okay. Uh, contract moves forward.
• Uh, contract moves forward. Uh, Okay. Uh, contract moves forward.
• Contract moves forward. yes. Contract moves forward.
• Motion or contract moves forward. Yes. Motion or contract moves forward.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 10 minutes, and then handled a routine agenda of contracts and agreements. It deferred one Kentucky Educational Television contract to the August 2025 meeting because the vendor was not registered with the Secretary of State, and then approved the remaining routine items on the PSC green list and related contract lists without objection. The most detailed discussion involved two personal service contracts for the Kentucky Employees Health Plan. Officials from the Personnel Cabinet and Department of Employee Insurance explained that the contracts were designed to identify claims errors and overspending, with vendors paid a percentage of validated savings recovered for the plan. Senators asked how the savings were calculated and whether the contracts had changed plan processes; staff said the contracts had produced realized savings, some errors had been corrected going forward, and the vendors report quarterly. The committee approved those contracts. The committee then took up a retroactive Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority contract for a customized College Info Road Show bus. Members questioned why the contract was being presented months after execution, why it involved an out-of-state vendor, and whether the purchase was reasonable and timely. KHEAA staff said the delay stemmed from the need to finalize sustainability and safety details after the RFP, and acknowledged internal process and staffing issues. Several members criticized the retroactive approval process and said they could not validate the purchase from the information provided, but the committee ultimately approved the contract after debate. A final KHEAA discussion focused on the purpose and value of the mobile outreach bus. Staff said the bus supports college and financial aid outreach, especially in rural areas, and has been used for 26 years. Some members questioned the return on investment and whether the state should rely more on broadband and remote outreach, while others supported the program as a way to reach students and families. The committee approved the KHEAA contract, with Senator Douglas voting no and explaining concerns about whether such outreach programs are the proper role of government and whether they are the best use of public funds.

Transcript Highlights:

• those people are and then go forward those people are and then go forward based<00:04:09.680>
• stigma day by day and coming forward stigma day by day and coming forward with<00:18:06.080>
• No, no, no, no, you're going forward?
• Thank you things going forward. Great.
• Uh and the time frame registered mail.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• MDVA appreciates the chair bringing forward a standalone version of the governor's policy provisions
• It is experiences like these that lead the department to bring this bill forward.
• to the federal VA and we move forward to the federal VA and we move forward with<00:57:45.960>
• for pay services and we move forward for pay services and we move forward with<00:57:56.240>
• Let's tighten this up and get this to where it needs to be before we move it forward.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So thank you so much, and I look forward to advancing the prison moratorium.
• And I urge you to pass this bill out of committee and move it forward.
• I look forward to passing the prison moratorium this session. Thank you.
• Forward-looking work is passing legislation.
• Thank you so much for your time, and I urge you to pass this bill forward.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations. A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry. The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, well, if I get a ticket in the mail, I'm calling because I want that check because it was not right
• Okay, well, if I get a ticket in the mail, I'm calling because I want that check because it was not right
• Okay, well, if I get a ticket in the mail, I'm calling because I want that check because it was not right
• Um, so maybe going forward we can explore closing that loophole so that if um a resident of any one of
• > can<00:32:34.559> explore maybe going forward we can explore maybe going forward we can

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, February 19, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, offered prayer, approved the previous day’s journal by consent, and then moved through introductory matters and a ceremonial resolution recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action in Maryland. Members welcomed visiting sorors and applauded the recognition. The chamber later confirmed 131 members present and proceeded to third reading bills. Several bills were passed without opposition, including House Bill 7, authorizing limited music therapy licenses; House Bill 42, revising the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners; House Bill 164, on yard waste collection and disposal; and House Bill 177, on bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles at crosswalks. House Bill 55, which would expand speed camera authority to local jurisdictions statewide for certain roads and areas, drew the most debate. Supporters argued it would give counties and municipalities local control to address speeding and safety concerns, while opponents raised concerns about local autonomy, revenue use, and whether camera fines supplement or supplant public safety funding. The floor leader clarified that the bill would extend authority now limited to three counties, that existing notice and public hearing requirements would remain, and that revenues must still be used for administrative costs and public safety. During debate on House Bill 55, members asked about the speed threshold, fine structure, whether citations go to vehicle owners, and whether the bill would change how local governments use camera revenues. The floor leader said the bill itself does not alter the existing rule that revenues after administrative costs must go to public safety, and that local jurisdictions could still further restrict use of funds. After debate, House Bill 55 passed 98-35. House Bill 164 passed 96-38, while House Bill 7 passed 133-0 and House Bill 42 passed 132-0.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm just wondering why Planned Parenthood would have to have $300 million for these mail services.
• And I know I'll be voting for your amendment, Senator Scheer, and I look forward to this debate more
• Come forward, even though it's in the funding bill.
• That bill will come forward whenever we bring it, if it passes out of the House.
• It will come forward. So I just wanted to bring that thought up. Just one more quick question, Mr.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you so much, and I look forward to working with Senator Hall. And we'll call on you too.
• Open to discuss that because it's intended to address this going forward.
• Please give us your name, your position on the bill, and then we look forward to hearing your testimony
• Thank you for coming forward.
• So I look forward to hearing the testimony today, and thank you for bringing this bill before the body

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:20:11.440> So, move forward. So, move forward.
• He added that, as the Chair goes forward and the money is going to be so precious, whatever they take
• He said, as you go forward and the money is going to be so precious, especially whatever you're taking
• So, we're bringing this back forward to put back something that we had before and look forward to this
• So, we're bringing this back forward to put back something that we had before and look forward to this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We will look forward to seeing the Senate bill. >> Yes, sir. >> Great.
• forward to seeing the Senate bill. forward to seeing the Senate bill.
• Uh, we received some a bunch of stuff in the mail from the Pavement Codings Technology Council.
• We're very grateful to the sponsor for bringing this bill forward.
• issues with internet sales, mail issues with internet sales, mail delivery,<04:54:09.440> and

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• in this effort and I look forward to the great product that you will put forward.
• I'm not a huge fan of hard copy mailing.
• As we move forward with implementing the right...
• or try to move forward.
• I'm happy to find that resource and forward it to you.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's like we've already started mailing it in, huh?

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and welcomed Dr. Andrew Carroll as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber also offered brief personal remarks honoring former Senator Barbara Lange and noting Representative Khyl Powell’s recovery. The House then took up procedural business, including two motions related to adjournment: granting the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and requesting the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Both motions passed by voice vote. The House also received a long list of first- and second-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including elections, water, education, health care, criminal justice, agriculture, transportation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive floor debate or final votes on individual bills occurred in this transcript. The House also announced committee schedules and cancellations for the day and following days, including meetings for Commerce, Education, Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. The chamber adjourned by motion until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• impediment going forward. impediment going forward.
• I'll be a yes vote on your bill today and look forward to the conversation going forward.
• I'll be a yes vote on your bill today and look forward to the conversation going forward.
• I'll be a yes vote on your bill today and look forward to the conversation going forward.
• I'll be a yes vote on your bill today and look forward to the conversation going forward.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But it will set forward a path for Texas that we have water in place for generations to come, and we
• President Pro Tem, Senator Perry, and your family, along with your escort, please come forward.
• could put 31 people from the diversity of this state together and be effective at moving needles forward

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

Transcript Highlights:

• WE ARE CONFIDENT ALL THESE ACTIVITIES ARE ON SCHEDULE READY TO MOVE FORWARD.
• PLANNING AS WE MOVE FORWARD WITH IMPLEMENTATION.
• SO THE CORE Q METHODOLOGY ALLOWS A SURVEY TO ADMINISTER THE VARIOUS METHODS IN PERSON, PHONE CALLS, MAIL
• THAT TO THE MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH AND HOW THESE NEW INNOVATIONS WILL HELP SUPPORT MOVING QUALITY FORWARD
• I BEEN TALKING A LOT ABOUT THOSE TODAY, BUT WE ARE EXCITED WITH NEW MOVING FORWARD WITH NEW REQUIREMENTS

Transcript Highlights:

• So AAM will have a large facet of public transportation moving forward as this thing develops.
• And I just want to share this: when this legislation came forward to me, I was so excited because I have
• , and it grants authority to allow customers to opt in to receive department notices by electronic mail
• we will have further legislation or clarity in this as to how the grant program is set up moving forward
• And I truly will need your support in the future to make things better, and I look forward to doing that

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up a long agenda of House and Senate bills, many of them conforming or “orphan” measures that were amended with delete-all or strike-all amendments to place them in conference posture. Among those reported favorably were HB 5015 on the State Group Insurance Program, HB 5009 creating the Florida Accountability Office, HB 5013 on state-funded property reinsurance, HB 5201 on state financial accounting, HB 5203 on the Capitol Center, and HB 5501 on documentary stamp tax distributions. The committee also approved SB 1292 on public records exemptions for certain email addresses, SB 1290 on highway safety and motor vehicle agency changes, SB 26 on an uncontested claims settlement, SB 176 and SJR 174 on homestead property assessment for flood-mitigation improvements, and SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School procedures. Several substantive bills drew discussion. SB 924, covering fertility preservation services for cancer patients under the state health plan, received supportive comments from members and was reported favorably. SB 1160 expanded health insurance premium coverage for law enforcement officers and their families when catastrophic injury or death occurs in the line of duty or during official training, and it also passed. HB 1662, the Department of Transportation package, established or revised programs involving the Florida Transportation Academy, transportation research, rural transit, airport and seaport accountability, advanced air mobility, landscaping, and HOV lane changes; it was amended after testimony from the Florida Airports Council about landing-fee language and questions from members about AAM and HOV lane implementation, then reported favorably. The committee also heard and approved SB 600, which codifies a statewide manufacturing office and creates a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and grant framework, and SB 602, the fee bill tied to that campaign. That pair prompted the most extensive debate, with members asking about grant structure, eligibility, oversight, and whether the program could become a “slush fund”; the sponsor and Florida Makes said the program is aimed at small manufacturers, would be subject to rulemaking, and is intended to support training and modernization. SB 602 passed on a mostly party-line vote with Senator Pizzo voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.