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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 5th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2024 alone, over 33,000 jobs were created in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
  • Brooks County, Benavides, Agua Dulce, and, and Freer ISD.
  • It also spans four counties Jim Wells, Duval, uh, Brooks, and Nueces County.
  • He's got a, a TSTC campus in Fort Bend County.
  • In Fort Bend County, we issued 1500 certificates in floor design.
Bills: HB20, HB120
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I know Madison. I saw her in here. She's delays on. Thank you, Madison.
  • Madison does a great job for members who don't know Madison.
Keywords: 914, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • get any of your last names wrong, are Caitlin Kilduff, Fifi O'Connor, Hadley Van Orr, Lily Suarez, Madison
  • Landolfi, Vanneur, Lily Suarez, Madison Landolphi, Giannello, Ginny Proida, Charlotte Rogan, Jackson
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several orders related to constitutional amendment proposals. It adopted orders calling for joint sessions to consider a proposal on agricultural and horticultural lands (Senate No. 11), a proposal to cap the state income tax (Senate No. 12, reported ought not to pass), and a proposal to require a majority vote to use Rainy Day funds (Senate No. 13, also reported ought not to pass). The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees. The chamber adopted a resolution offered by Senator Lewis congratulating Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading on his retirement. Later, the Senate received a recognition from the Plymouth and Norfolk delegation welcoming the Duxbury High School cheerleading team and coaches, honoring their 2024 MIAA state championship in the large school co-ed division. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Children and Youth Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Coleman-Madison. >> Senator Figures. >> Senator Kelly. >> Senator Kitchens. >> Senator Roberts
  • Senator Coleman-Madison.
  • >> Senator Allen, Senator Bell, Senator Chamblas, Senator Coleman Madison, Senator Figures, Senator Kelly
  • ,<00:37:30.720> Senator >> Senator Coleman Madison, Senator >> Senator Coleman
  • Madison, Senator Figures,<00:37:32.560> Senator<00:37:32.960> Kelly,<00:37:34.320>
Bills: HB161
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025

Children and Youth Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chamblee, Senator Coleman, Senator Madison, Senator Figg, Senator Kelly, Senator Kitchens, Senator
  • Madison? No. Senator Figures. Senator Kelly. Senator Kitchens. Senator Roberts. Senator Stewart.
  • Senator Coleman, Senator Madison, Senator Figures, Senator Kelly, Senator Kitchens, Senator Roberts.
Bills: SB186, SB187
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • County waste tire district two.
  • Our board is made up of all the mayors in Blaskey County and the county judge.
  • It's 78.5 cents in Pulaski County, 5.9 cents in Craighead County, 1.5 cents in Faulkner County, and Benton
  • order to purchase Pulaski County media to reach Pulaski County residents and others, you're purchasing
  • all these things that Pulaski County is.
Summary: The committee approved the prior minutes and then received a series of audit and compliance updates. Staff reported on delinquent private water and sewer reports, delinquent 2013-2023 water reports, and several municipal accounting code noncompliance cases. Denning and Gum Springs were recommended to be removed from the 60-day clock after staff visits showed improved records, while Fargo, Lead Hill, Almy, Jericho, Haynes, Biggers, Gilmore, and Holly Grove were discussed for repeat findings involving missing audits, poor bookkeeping, unpaid or misapplied street funds, deficit balances, and other accounting deficiencies. Several of these entities were given additional time or had reports filed without objection, while others were deferred for later review. Fargo’s mayor said the town had been understaffed and was working to improve its accounting systems; the committee voted to defer the matter to the August meeting. Lead Hill’s mayor described efforts to complete overdue water audits and improve office procedures, and the committee also postponed action for 60 days. Almy’s mayor and recorder-treasurer were present, and the committee placed the town on the 60-day clock for repeat accounting issues. Biggers and Gilmore both acknowledged long-running audit problems and said they were working with auditors and the IRS; their reports were filed. Holly Grove’s treasurer said she had only recently taken the position, and that report was filed as well. The committee spent considerable time on the street-fund misuse cases for Jericho and Haynes. Jericho was found to have exceeded the statutory threshold tied to fines and costs, with staff noting the town had since become current on its repayment plan; the committee deferred the report to September. Haynes was also behind on its repayment plan for street funds, with staff saying the town had recently made up the shortfall and was current as of the meeting, but the committee still deferred the report to September. Members and staff also discussed how the speed-trap law is applied, whether certain fines and costs count toward the threshold, and the role of the prosecuting attorney in deciding whether to take further action. The committee then reviewed a special report on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District, which had six findings involving board approval of payroll and contracts, credit card documentation, vehicle and cell phone use, competitive bidding, electronic funds controls, and unusually high advertising spending. District Director Craig Douglas said the board had delegated some authority, that receipts were missing during a temporary staffing gap, and that advertising was needed to educate the public; he also defended the sale of trailers and other equipment as a way to exit the trailer business. Several members questioned the explanations and the low resale value of equipment, but the committee ultimately deferred the report to September. The meeting also included a recognition of accounting students interning with audit staff and a final set of actions on deferred water and sewer reports: 11 were filed, seven were deferred for lack of proper responses, and a private report on Shannon Hills Water, Sewer, and Fire Department was noted as involving misappropriation by an office manager and inadequate internal controls.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The second part of the bill relates to the rural definition for cities, counties, and unincorporated
  • purposes of the rural economic development initiative to include special districts located in rural counties
  • .participate in state financial assistance programs in the same manner as current law authorizes counties
  • Speaking against from the James Madison Institute.
  • I serve as a technology policy analyst at the James Madison Institute.
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered a series of bills affecting tax policy, workforce development, business regulation, consumer protection, rural development, and artificial intelligence. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida; an amendment removed an appropriation from the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. SB 554, a broad update to Florida’s not-for-profit corporation law, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from Florida Bar representatives. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales and predatory financing practices, received strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which provides rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was likewise reported favorably. SB 214, expanding the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties for economic development purposes, was reported favorably. SPB 7030, a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations, was adopted as a committee bill and favorably reported. The committee also heard extensive discussion on SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, clarify rural community eligibility for certain unincorporated areas, exempt military entities from a reverter clause on land conveyances, and revise E-Verify enforcement procedures. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including penalties, protections for workers incorrectly flagged, and the treatment of gig workers. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. Despite the debate, SB 998 was reported favorably, with Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no. The committee also took up SB 482, an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate periodic disclosures that users are interacting with AI, restrict certain uses of personal data and likenesses, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. The bill drew both support and criticism: supporters emphasized child safety, transparency, and consumer protection, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, broad definitions, lack of audit mechanisms, and the absence of a private right of action for adults. Senators Smith and Davis urged clearer definitions and stronger accountability, but both said the bill was a starting point. The committee reported SB 482 favorably. The meeting ended with recorded affirmative votes requested by Senators Yarbrough, Wright, and Davis on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The second part of the bill relates to the rural definition for cities, counties, and unincorporated
  • purposes of the rural economic development initiative to include special districts located in rural counties
  • .participate in state financial assistance programs in the same manner as current law authorizes counties
  • Speaking against from the James Madison Institute.
  • I serve as a technology policy analyst at the James Madison Institute.
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Appropriations Jun 4th, 2026

Senate Budget and Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • in addition to the creation of a UEZ in Burlington City in Burlington County.
  • It allows online news publications to use municipal, county, or statewide circulation requirements to
  • no need to testify: Ron Sable, Smart; TD; Joe DeMark, State Council of Sheet Metal Workers; Andrew Madison
  • , President of Bergen County Central Labor Council; Lisa Yorkman, Association of Vice State Motor Carriers
  • I grew up in the city of Newark, currently living in Sussex County, and I hold an office in Bergen County
Keywords: 1146, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 2

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 16:39.640> the<00:16:39.760> reappointment<00:16:40.480> of<00:16:40.600> Madison
  • confirming the reappointment of Madison confirming the reappointment of Madison Silvert<00:16:42.320
  • When you're from Mason County, Kentucky, and hear his Ohio accent, a little bit different.
  • 00:53:43.240> you're<00:53:43.360> from<00:53:43.520> Mason<00:53:43.800> County
  • When you're from Mason County, accent.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 26th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , Miss Coleman Madison, Miss Coleman Madison, Mr.<00:19:27.840> Elliot, Miss<00:19:32.720>
  • Shelby County. Shelby County. >> Mr.<00:20:59.440> President, >> Mr.
  • amendment regarding Morgan County. Mr. amendment regarding Morgan County. Mr.
  • We've got some leaders from Blount County Leadership Group and the Blount County Ambassadors.
  • Representative Stubs regarding counties Representative Stubs regarding counties and<01:42:35.280
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 29 members present. The chamber adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be taken up throughout the day. The Committee on Banking and Insurance reported Senate Bill 269 favorably with a substitute, and the bill was placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also welcomed several guest groups in the gallery, including homeschool families, Blount County leaders, and the Alabama Iron and Steel Council. A series of resolutions were introduced and adopted immediately. Senator Stewart’s Joint Resolution 64 honored Joanne Blackman Bland, recognizing her role as a young freedom fighter on Bloody Sunday and later work in voting rights and economic development. The Senate also adopted Joint Resolution 65 congratulating Maplesville High School on its 2025 Class 1A state football championship and Joint Resolution 66 honoring the long-standing partnership between Quebec and Alabama. The Senate then took up local legislation and several calendar bills. Senate Bill 319 for Shelby County, House Bill 460 and House Bill 459 for Henry County, and House Bill 467 regarding the city of Tuscumbia were all advanced and passed, with certification motions adopted where required. The Rules Committee reported Senate Resolution 67, setting the special order calendar, which the Senate adopted. The special order calendar included bills on corrections, services evaluation, retirement benefits, the Growing Alabama Act, health, vessels, homestead exemption, the National Guard, the state port, early childhood education, tourism investment, pardons and paroles, and health-related matters. Under the special order calendar, the Senate passed House Bill 274 on Department of Corrections unmanned aircraft systems, Senate Bill 317 creating the Commission on the Evaluation of Services, House Bill 159 cleaning up retirement provisions for certain circuit clerks, Senate Bill 289 revising the Growing Alabama Act, and House Bill 182 requiring military education to count toward EMS licensure. The chamber also considered House Bill 254 on vessel inspections, with discussion focused on limiting law enforcement stops and boarding of vessels for safety or marine sanitation inspections absent another reason; the transcript cuts off before final disposition of that bill.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 49 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hogan of Stow, congratulating Madison Morgan on receiving the Girl Scouts of the United States of America
  • Hogan of Stow, congratulating Madison Morgan on receiving the Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed several guest groups, including a fourth grade class from Howard Manning School and the 2026 Hopedale Junior and Senior High School girls basketball team, recognized as Division 5 state champions. The House then adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including honors for Girl Scouts Gold Award recipients and the Worcester Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club on its 150th anniversary. Members also approved a House order extending the Education Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 5454, concurred with a Senate petition on wake-surfing fines for motorboat operators, and suspended Joint Rule 12 on a Fiola petition to allow municipalities to opt into a temporary pilot extending liquor license hours and permitting public consumption in designated districts. That Fiola matter was referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee reported several local bills for consideration, including measures for Berkeley and Bolton liquor licenses, Newton municipal charge liens, and a Marion land transfer; the House ordered these bills to a third reading. On final action, the House adopted the emergency preamble for House Bill 5375, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, and passed House Bill 3929 on third reading, which changes the minimum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in Worcester. The House also adopted an order to adjourn to Thursday at 11 a.m., observed a moment of silent tribute for Charles “Charlie” Van Dini of Plymouth, and then adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in informal session.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am currently serving as a Travis County Tax Assessor Collector.
  • Travis County is the fifth largest county.
  • Alarmingly, 54 out of 254 counties in Texas are maternal deserts.
  • You are Madison. Tell me one more time. Geppinger. Okay, we have Madison Geppinger.
  • Whether it's in Travis County, Galveston County, Collin County, can under existing law be and should
Bills: HB7, SB 8, HB7, SB 8
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Sitting with or behind the Katusa delegation is Rogers County Treasurer Jason Rei.
  • House Bill 4335 aims to establish a framework for regulating pet shops and municipalities and counties
  • In the south gallery, I have a really good friend of mine, a former colleague from my days in county
  • Commissioner Duroy from Marshall County. Would you please stand up?
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 14, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • quite a bit to the county.
  • into their counties.
  • Perkins from Pinellas County, my home county.
  • Also I do represent Madison County.
  • county.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-20 - 10:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So if the Senator<01:25:54.120> from<01:25:54.240> Madison<01:25:54.520> County<
  • 01:25:54.720> could<01:25:54.840> get Senator from Madison County could get Senator from
  • Madison County could get that<01:25:55.080> before<01:25:55.320> third<01:25:55.640>
  • Washington County, or Southeast Vermont. Washington County, or Southeast Vermont.
  • >> Senator from Madison. >> Senator from Madison.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, Duval County, the government of Duval County owns a mitigation bank.
  • For example, Duval County, the government of Duval County owns a mitigation bank.
  • We want to shift it to a county-by-county view. There are some counties...
  • To a county-by-county view.
  • And Leon County will be so appreciative of your plug for them. It's really Jefferson and Madison.
Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee heard and acted on several bills related to wetlands, emergency management, fishing licenses, disaster recovery, the Florida Keys, brownfields, wastewater treatment, and spring protection. HB 1175 on mitigation banking drew the most discussion, with supporters saying it would create more predictable release of mitigation credits and help address shortages, while opponents warned it could weaken watershed-based wetland protection and allow credits to be used farther from the impact site. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment making the changes prospective after July 1, 2025, and then reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 12-3 vote. The committee also considered HB 1535, a broad emergency management strike-all that would expand local storm-preparedness information, debris removal coordination, shelter planning, permitting procedures after storms, limits on post-storm fee increases and moratoria, and changes to election procedures after disasters. Members raised questions about FEMA coordination, shelter standards, impact fees, and the 100-mile post-storm land-use restrictions. After adopting the strike-all, the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute on a 17-0 vote. HB 673, which would extend the same fishing-license convenience to freshwater guides that saltwater captains already have, and HB 705, which extends a public-records exemption for disaster recovery assistance applicants, were both reported favorably without amendment. Later, the committee approved HB 995 for the Florida Keys, which combines affordable-housing incentives, a Habitat for Humanity bond exemption, an extension of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, and a modest increase in hurricane evacuation time to allow additional residential permits; it was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. HB 733 on brownfields received a technical strike-all and was also reported favorably. HB 645 creating a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems passed unanimously, and HB 691 on a reclaimed-water project tied to Outstanding Florida Springs passed 16-1 after concerns were raised about cost, water quality, and whether the bill could broaden the intent of existing spring-protection law. The meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 05-08-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

HI