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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Feb 26th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • further resolved that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Chaplain Buehler. as an expression
  • President, I know we have others that would like to express appreciation for our Aggies and Longhorns
  • it further resolved that an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the consulate in an expression
  • Members, please join me in expressing support for this resolution and giving our deepest gratitude. attitude
  • They're advocating for Senate Bill 47, or Alley's Way, which is hands-free legislation that's been authored
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • sentence, he could declare a split sentence or something along that lines, give him time served and free
  • Automatically, no, there's not, because there's not an automatic get out of jail free card, in other
  • words, one of these... free card.
  • I am just as concerned about free and fair elections and election security as anyone.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Before we begin, I want to express on behalf of all of us, our deepest sympathies for the thousands of
  • The congressional map And undermine the ability of Texans to have a free and fair midterm election.
  • Through the gift of democracy and free and fair elections, but the only way that will be brought about
  • important uh for us to make clear to the people of Texas that this effort to undermine their ability for a free
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Mar 11th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next, we're going to move to Tab 4, SB 980, on the Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program by Senator Bernard
  • Senate Bill 980, the Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program, is created within the Department of Agriculture
  • that things such as prohibiting vegan meats and milks being called those products, I think that's a free
  • Thank you, Chair, for meeting with us to express our concerns on the bill and hear from us.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met and considered four bills. SB 178, by Senator Rouson, created an agronomic study to be conducted by Florida A&M University, subject to appropriation, to identify viable crops or products for land taken out of production by disease or weather and to assess environmental and economic impacts; it passed unanimously and was reported favorably. SB 980, by Senator Bernard, created a one-year Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program within FDACS to help postsecondary institutions address student hunger through task forces, SNAP assistance, food pantries, and related measures; DACS support was noted, one student government representative appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 786, by Chair Truenow, prohibited assignment of assessments on agricultural improvements for agricultural purposes on lands classified as agriculture; it also passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 700, the FDACS “farm bill,” via a strike-all amendment. The amendment included a broad package of technical and substantive changes, including restrictions on additives to public water systems, limits on ESG considerations in agricultural lending, criminal penalties related to drone harassment, updates to disaster loan programs, truth-in-labeling provisions, charity registration changes, on-farm worker housing provisions, and support for FFA and 4-H dues. A major point of discussion was the provision preempting local governments from deciding whether to fluoridate water; supporters argued for statewide consistency and consumer choice, while opponents, including the Florida Dental Association and local officials, warned it would remove local control and harm public health, especially for low-income residents. Other speakers addressed concealed carry due process concerns, landowner rights, and labeling issues. The strike-all was adopted, and CS/SB 700 was reported favorably, with some senators noting they would continue working on concerns before later stops. At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton asked to be recorded as voting yes on SB 178, SB 980, and SB 786, and the committee agreed. The chair also welcomed Warner University agriculture policy students visiting the Capitol, and the meeting adjourned without objection.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Education Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the last concern that Senator Choi expressed, I share to some extent only because, you know, sadly
  • Do we have others in the committee room who would like to express support for the bill?
  • In doing so, it frees up resources.
  • Seeing none, do we have any members of the public who would like to express their opposition?
  • We see no other members of the public wishing to express our support.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • To close, I will be sports men free.
  • <01:53:31.440> what<01:53:31.679> they people to express what they people to express
  • to be able to go up there and express to be able to go up there and express their<01:59:00.719><
  • is and uh and the leader of the free is and uh and the leader of the free world.<02:16:21.480>
  • They need to have their free time.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 102, which would make informational materials about type 1 diabetes available on the Department of Education website. Senator Ward said the bill is intended to help parents, teachers, and school staff recognize early symptoms such as thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and weight loss so children can be referred for care before they develop diabetic ketoacidosis. He noted that a newer blood test can identify some children at risk earlier than in the past. Members asked how people would be directed to the website, and Ward said the information would be posted online and also distributed in handouts, with school personnel helping spread awareness. He emphasized the bill is informational only and not a diagnostic or treatment tool. Several supporters testified in favor, including representatives from the Dartmouth Diabetes Link and students with type 1 diabetes who described delayed diagnoses, emergency hospitalizations, and the difficulty of having symptoms misunderstood as stress, athletics, or normal teenage changes. They said the bill could help parents, teachers, and peers recognize warning signs earlier and reduce the risk of life-threatening ketoacidosis. One witness noted that New Hampshire ranks high in childhood type 1 diabetes, and another said even a single person seeing the information could make a difference. A retired diabetes educator and state representative also testified in support. The hearing on SB 102 was then closed. The committee then opened the hearing on Senate Bill 211, which would require school sports teams to be designated as male, female, or co-ed, bar biological males from female-designated teams and locker rooms, and create a cause of action for violations. Senator Avard said the bill responds to constituent concerns and is meant to protect fairness, safety, and privacy for biological females. In questioning, he said girls could still play on boys’ teams, but boys could not play on girls’ teams, and he said he would be open to changes. Opponents, including an attorney from LGBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, argued the bill is substantially the same as a law passed the previous year that was already challenged in federal court and found likely unconstitutional under equal protection and Title IX; they urged the committee to mark it inexpedient to legislate. The transcript cuts off before any committee vote or further action on SB 211.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Naylor described, we are here to express our support of Senate Bill 25 and have some recommendations
  • I'm just concerned that if we don't get into compliance by a certain time, the free breakfast and free
  • we don't have a backup and compliance in getting people where we need to be, then we can lose our free
  • over. state federally funded programs, especially during the summer, to allow kids to still have that free
  • breakfast and free lunch.
Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I do have some concerns about the predictive AI aspect; those have been expressed already.
  • I've heard folks express that they were frustrated it didn't go to education finance committee.
  • Um, I do have some concerns about the predictive AI aspect; those have been expressed already.
  • I've heard folks express that they were frustrated it didn't go to education finance committee.
  • I've heard folks express that they were frustrated it didn't go to education finance committee.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a functionality called Express Renewal.
  • Yes, we are aware of it, and we've talked to other providers as well that have expressed that they have
  • That is another thing that people have expressed concern about, that it can be cumbersome, and that we're
  • If you want to dive in on additional projects, please feel free to come stop by staff or engage directly
  • If you want to dive in on additional projects, please feel free to come stop by staff or engage directly
Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several state technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s Enterprise Business Solution (DEMS). FDEM said DEMS is about 50% complete, with some grants and finance functions already live, and is intended to replace manual disaster and grants processing with a cloud-based system. Officials described faster reimbursement timelines after recent storms, major return-on-investment claims, and a planned final phase focused on design, testing, communications, data governance, and additional functionality. Members asked about the total cost, the role of Florida Digital Service, deliverables-based contracting, and how much of the system is live; FDEM said the project is expected to cost about $16 million to $16.8 million and finish by June 2027, with some follow-up information to be provided. The Department of Legal Affairs presented its Office of Attorney General Modernization Program, a follow-up to an earlier effort that failed after spending about $26 million. Acting Attorney General John Gard said the department has now moved to an off-the-shelf case management product, LawBase, and is in development and testing, with the Office of Statewide Prosecution already live and full implementation expected by the end of the fiscal year. The request includes funding for staff augmentation, cloud storage, the LawBase license, redundancy through a backup site in Orlando, and OnBase support. Members questioned the prior failure, the use of Florida Digital Service standards, data location and cloud migration, and the redundancy plan; Gard said lessons learned included better scoping and that the current effort is on track. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then updated the committee on Motorist Modernization, including the Orion system and the MyDMV portal. Officials said Phase 1 and Phase 2 have modernized driver license and motor vehicle services, with Phase 2 statewide rollout scheduled to begin in April 2025 and Phase 3 proposed at $16.5 million for dealer services, data warehouse improvements, and call center modernization. Members asked about payment options, organ donor questions, staffing, cybersecurity, cloud strategy, and the digital driver license program. The agency said the portal already allows some sanctions to be cleared online, an ACH option is being developed, the digital driver license vendor has changed with a fall go-live anticipated, and the department is using security testing and a managed security service provider. Officials also said the system is currently on an on-prem private cloud, with future workloads expected to move to public cloud where appropriate. Finally, Florida Commerce presented on the Reemployment Assistance modernization system, Reconnect, and the FLWINS workforce system. Commerce said Reconnect is hosted in the Azure Government Cloud, has reduced claim filing time, improved fraud detection, and increased appeals capacity, and now needs $4.9 million in recurring funding to cover ongoing operations, cloud hosting, licenses, and staff augmentation. Members asked about adjudication issues, wait times, fraud prevention, and whether the system stores caller identifiers; Commerce said the average wait to speak to a representative is about 18 minutes and claims are generally processed in four to six weeks. The committee then began hearing about FLWINS, which is intended to create a “no wrong door” workforce portal under the REACH Act, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation concluded.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Jul 1st, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are there any other folks in the room that wish to express support?
  • And if you are Senators Allen or Senators Becker, please feel free to join committee.
  • know you know this subject matter very well, and this bill backwards and forwards, so please feel free
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Jul 1st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are there any other folks in the room that wish to express support?
  • And if you are Senators Allen or Senators Becker, please feel free to join committee.
  • know you know this subject matter very well, and this bill backwards and forwards, so please feel free
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 1, 2026, and first heard SB 1055 by Senator Laird, which would authorize additional construction procurement methods for the Pajaro River levee/flood control project to speed delivery, improve quality control, and reduce costs after prior flooding and evacuations. The Nature Conservancy testified in support, and there was no opposition or committee questioning. The bill was later moved out of committee, with Republicans not voting and Assemblymembers Dixon and Tangipa voting no. The committee also heard SB 1000 by Senator Becker, a follow-up to California’s AI Transparency Act. The bill would update content provenance and disclosure rules for AI-generated and non-synthetic content, remove a user threshold for covered systems, add privacy protections, and create guardrails for third-party licenses, with the goal of aligning California’s rules with international standards. Adobe and Google supported the measure, and it was sent out on a roll call with Mr. Ta not voting. SB 1229, presented on behalf of Senator Allen, would limit an existing Coastal Act disaster-rebuild exemption to prevent speculative development from using the exemption to reduce public access to the coast. The Nature Conservancy supported the bill, there was no opposition, and it was moved out of committee. The committee also approved several bills on the consent and suspense calendars, and public comment included Imperial County concerns about SB 675, including board representation, implementation timing, county administrative control, and funding for mandated changes.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (02/11/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • and I couldn't express concerns that they have with their education.
  • that need to be expressed and I couldn't<00:18:55.520> express<00:18:56.080> concerns<
  • <03:22:38.399> of environment that would be free of environment that would be free of retaliation
  • It can be done for free. You don't have to buy any tools or supplements.
  • It can be done for free. >> I couldn't really answer that. >> Oh, it can be done for free.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025

Congressional Redistricting, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're free to testify if they want to.
  • Once you've testified, if you wouldn't mind freeing up space in the room for...
  • Remember, freedom isn't free. Someone has to pay the price.
  • I am here today to express my support for the newly proposed congressional district.
  • until we're all free.
Bills: HB4
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could you distinguish the free energy audits that are currently offered by Mass Save from the free zero-carbon
  • Could you distinguish the free energy audits that are currently offered by Mass Save from the free zero-carbon
  • In fact, it's a debt-free trade program in the process of time free-clock neutrality, re-co-ship, and
  • I called Mass Save and they provided free LED light bulbs.
  • He had a very leaky house in debt, and Mass Save came in and gave them free insulation.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities. Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance. There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you very much, Senator Hagerty, and you're free to stay, but I'm sure your schedule is quite busy
  • To the many troops, men and women, both uniformed and civilian, who have expressed overwhelming support
  • For the past four years nearly and have rather enjoyed my ability to speak freely and express a full
  • range of the expression of my ideas on platforms such as X.
  • I think the context always matters, Senator, and I've expressed that I don't necessarily, I wouldn't
Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (03/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:21:11.159> was<00:21:11.320> some<00:21:11.559> concern<00:21:12.120> expressed
  • hearing there was some concern expressed hearing there was some concern expressed regarding<00:21
  • is and of course what gender expression is and of course what really<00:28:14.559> counts<00:
  • But we have seen a history of other attempts to block and thwart the free use of computers and the free
  • <02:04:10.480> use to to block and thwart uh the free use to to block and thwart uh the free
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised. After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting. HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 16, February 27, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • your committee number four, Education, to whom was referred House Bill 159, Safeguarding Personal Expression
  • either side can run their centers free either side can run their centers free from<01:04:45.599>
  • It protects their rights to free expression and free association.
  • It protects their rights to free expression and free association.
  • It protects their rights to free expression and free association.
Keywords: 916, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 14th, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • If I were a physician, I absolutely would not do it for free.
  • Yeah, you can't say free. Okay.
  • So that's for free. So I come in...
  • Or do other dentists, if you know, is that free for them? If you know...
  • But I certainly don't think hospitals should provide care for free.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/16/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • The free market isn't going to build an EMS system. The free market doesn't build roads.
  • The free market isn't going to build an EMS system. The free market doesn't build roads.
  • The free market doesn't EMS system. The free market doesn't build<01:14:40.200> roads.
  • The free market doesn't build roads.
  • <01:20:16.160> our We would like to first express our We would like to first express our sincere
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 21st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Establishment Clause can undermine the rights guaranteed by the Free Exercise Clause.
  • I acknowledge that there is both the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause.
  • That should be a balanced approach, free from partisanship, but focused on telling the truth.
  • This is for all the Cubans who struggled to be free and who risked their lives. and limb to go across
  • Reagan said, freedom is not free.
Bills: SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB4, SB23, SB1762, SB34, SB60, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB75, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB627, SB2037, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB646, SB3, SCR27, SB552, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SJR1, SB31, SB33, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB10, SB2581, SB2570, SB3031, SB24, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SCR5, SCR32, SB546, SB647, SB648, SB1493, SB1709, SB2001, HB5669, HB3115, HB5655, HB5675, HB5689, HB5690, HB5653, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB2775, HB33, HB 12, HB148