Video & Transcript Research : 'electronic voting'

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Labor and Industrial Relations May 13th, 2026

Labor & Industrial Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, I would certainly vote for... I would certainly vote for 408.
  • A vote yes would mean you wish to adopt the amendments, and a vote no would mean you wish to reject the
  • Would you please, once again, the vote yes is to support the amendments and vote no will be to reject
  • July 1, 2007, for electronic billing.
  • A vote yes means you wish to support the bill with amendments and a vote no means you do not wish to
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um Johnny was said he would always vote Um Johnny was said he would always vote for<00:15:48.399
  • It does not prohibit using an electronic device for the purpose of navigation, initiating or ending a
  • does not um prohibit using a electronic does not um prohibit using a electronic device<00:18:05.600
  • unlawfully using the mobile electronic device<00:18:57.919> while<00:18:58.240> operating<
  • An officer shall not electronic device.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met for its sixth and final interim meeting after a brief technical delay, approved the October 14 minutes, and heard a presentation on a proposed Kentucky hands-free driving bill. The main discussion centered on distracted driving and a draft measure modeled on South Carolina law that would prohibit holding or supporting a mobile electronic device while driving on public roads, while allowing limited exceptions for parked/stopped vehicles, navigation, emergency reporting, dispatch systems, first responders, and certain hands-free call functions. The bill would make a violation a $100 fine plus court costs, with the draft allocating fine revenue to the traumatic brain injury trust fund, Kentucky trauma care system, and veteran program trust fund. The sponsor also said the bill would address prior concerns about enforcement and clarify that officers need a clear, unobstructed visual observation before stopping a driver, and that they may not search or seize devices or make custodial arrests solely for the violation. Alyssa Burns gave emotional testimony in support of the bill, describing the death of her young daughter Kimberly in a crash she attributed to a distracted driver and urging lawmakers to pass the measure to improve roadway safety. The sponsor cited Kentucky traffic fatality statistics, including 814 deaths in 2023 and an estimated 20% involving distracted driving, and argued that the bill could reduce preventable deaths. Several members voiced support and sympathy, including remarks comparing the effort to past seat belt legislation and suggesting possible future additions such as community service. One member raised concerns about enforcement and whether officers could reliably observe phone use inside vehicles, while another asked about the bill’s interaction with existing texting-while-driving penalties and whether points would still apply. The sponsor said the draft was still being refined, acknowledged gray areas, and invited further changes as the bill moves forward.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 05/17/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:56.600> filing um a free electoral electronic filing um a free electoral electronic
  • >> You would not have voted for motorcycle helmet mandates when you were young.
  • But today especially I voted against having children on the floor of the Senate, little babies crying
  • <00:25:47.320> for uh I bet you wouldn't have voted for uh I bet you wouldn't have voted for
  • But um today today especially um I voted But um today today especially um I voted against<00:26:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 5th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, he votes yes. Senator Carter, he votes yes. Senator Jenkins. He votes, yes. Senator Mazzell.
  • He votes no. Senator Carter? He votes no. Senator Jenkins? He votes no. Senator Mizell? Yes.
  • She votes yes. Senator Seabaugh? He votes no. Chairman Miller? He abstains.
  • He votes no. Senator Carter, he votes no. Senator Luno. No. He votes no. Senator Carter. No.
  • He votes no. Senator Jenkins. He votes no. Senator Mazzle. Yes. She votes yes. Senator Sebaugh?
Keywords: 974, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 5th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • He votes yes. Senator Jenkins? He votes yes. Senator Mizell? Yes. She votes no. Senator Seabaugh?
  • He votes no. Senator Carter? He votes no. Senator Jenkins? He votes no. Senator Mizell?
  • Yes, she votes yes. Senator Seabaugh? He votes no. Chairman Miller? He abstains. It is 4-1.
  • He votes no. Senator Carter, he votes no. Senator Luno. No. He votes no. Senator Carter. No.
  • He votes no. Senator Jenkins. He votes no. Senator Mazzle. Yes. She votes yes. Senator Sebaugh?
Summary: The Senate Judiciary A Committee met on May 5, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee then heard and favorably reported several measures, including HCR 31, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to study replacing or clarifying the term “foreign” in state law; HB 263, allowing the 14th JDC magistrate judge to handle certain specialty court felony matters; HB 299, clarifying paper filing rules for jury bonds and related payment issues; HB 535, simplifying hospital-based acknowledgments of paternity by removing the two-witness requirement while keeping notarization; HB 571, codifying the 19th JDC’s complex litigation section program; and HB 538, increasing the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court fee cap from $15 to $75 to help offset court costs. The committee also reported HB 215, raising the small succession affidavit threshold from $125,000 to $200,000, and HB 226, adding a 10.1 conference requirement before requests for admissions are deemed admitted, with discussion about discovery fairness and default judgment exceptions. The committee also took up HB 324, which makes judicial stipend increases permanent and adds a 2.7% salary increase for judges effective July 1, 2027; an amendment restoring the second year of the COLA was adopted, and the bill was reported with amendments. HB 1043, raising the jurisdictional amount in Jefferson Parish first and second parish courts, was amended to increase the amount from $35,000 to $50,000 and then reported with amendments. HCR 6, directing the Law Institute to study forced heirship and disinherison issues, was amended to add reporting language and related Civil Code references and then reported with amendments. HB 1006, changing summary judgment deadlines to give opponents more time to respond, was amended and reported by a 3-2 vote after roll call. Two more substantive bills drew extended debate. HB 1239 would strengthen the presumption that parents share physical custody equally unless a court finds that arrangement infeasible or not in the child’s best interest; supporters framed it as a parental-rights measure, while an attorney in opposition warned it would increase litigation, reduce stability for children, and be used as leverage in child support disputes. Despite the opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 190, as amended, would create a duty of reasonable care for certain software/app providers toward minors and require expert testimony, while excluding manufacturers; supporters said it was aimed at protecting children from harmful platform design, but opponents argued the proposal was unnecessary because existing tort law already covers negligence and warned it could create new causes of action and uncertainty over whether software is a “product.” The committee heard testimony from the Louisiana State Law Institute, the sponsor, and outside witnesses, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 190 is shown.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • favorable vote on that. favorable vote on that.
  • Closing<01:16:48.320> vote. Closing vote. Vote closed. 20 I, 37 no, five excused.
  • you're voting on? you're voting on?
  • Closing vote. Vote closed. 34 I. 23. No.
  • Closing<01:44:11.119> vote. Closing vote. Closing vote. Vote<01:44:13.199> closed.
Keywords: 916, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today we think nationally about 80% of transactions are electronic.
  • Transaction speeds are double in an electronic transaction compared to a cash transaction.
  • I represent the Electronic Transactions Association.
  • Voting in favor of these bills will help keep prices lower for consumers.
  • So pro-small business, pro-consumer, pro-growth, please vote in favor of House Bill 1259, Senate Bill
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on several bills focused on financial security, banking regulation, and payment-card fees. Treasurer Deborah Goldberg supported the Massachusetts baby bonds proposal (H. 48) and also endorsed bills on matched savings (H. 1158/S. 737) and retirement planning/Secure Choice (H. 1143/S. 722), arguing these measures would help address wealth inequality, build assets, and improve retirement readiness. Supporters of baby bonds included policy experts and health advocates from Children’s Health Watch and Boston Medical Center, who said early-life asset building could improve long-term economic and health outcomes for children in low-income families. AARP also urged passage of the retirement planning bill, citing the large share of private-sector workers without access to an employer retirement plan. Representative Donato testified for H. 1143, describing it as a voluntary retirement-savings opportunity for workers at small employers. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3933, concerning the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation, from former Bank Commissioner Mike Hanson, who defended the state’s full deposit insurance system for credit unions and savings institutions as a longstanding consumer-protection model. The Massachusetts Bankers Association raised concerns about the bill’s technical provisions and broader credit union/bank competitive issues, while the Cooperative Credit Union Association supported related legislation allowing modest compensation for credit union directors (S. 821/H. 1338) and flexibility for state financial institutions to grow through partnerships (S. 723). Bankers opposed those credit union bills, arguing they would upset a level playing field and blur long-standing distinctions between banks and credit unions. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1259/S. 688, which would prohibit card interchange fees on the tax and gratuity portions of restaurant transactions. Restaurant owners and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association testified in favor, saying the fees are a significant and growing expense, especially as most customers now pay by card; they argued the bills would save restaurants money without affecting state revenue. Credit union, banking, and payments-industry representatives opposed the bills, saying interchange helps fund fraud protection and payment infrastructure, that the proposal would create compliance burdens and likely litigation, and that it would mainly affect Massachusetts-chartered institutions while national banks could be preempted. Committee members noted that a commission on payment-card fees is being established and said the issue would be studied further. The hearing also included support for a separate bill on virtual credit cards for dental providers, with dentists saying automatic virtual-card payments impose hidden processing fees and fraud risks.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 5 15 by talks clear relating to the public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic
  • HB 541 by Goodwin, relating to the use of preferential voting of certain elections, HB 541 by Shaheen
  • HB 545 by Meza relating to the appointment of volunteer deputy voting registrars for the Committee on
  • HB 569 by BC relating to an opportunity to correct certain defects in early voting mail ballot voted
  • HB 584 by Meza relating to electronic voter registration refer to the Committee on Elections.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you very much. Move on to vote.
  • Simply ask for an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you. All right, vote.
  • Simply ask for an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you. All right, vote.
  • The current vote is 3-2, with the Chair voting aye. Senators Ashby, Laird.
  • The current vote is 4-1, with the Chair voting aye. Senators Ashby, Laird. Aye.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary C May 5th, 2026

Judiciary C

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, you take voting rights.
  • You absolutely should gain your right to vote.
  • You can restore rights to vote, and we heard that we should.
  • So, sorry, my name is Bruce Riley with Vote.
  • Voting rights is a strong part of citizenship.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or what have been the obstacles of getting that bill from this committee to vote on the floor?
  • Second, the bill would direct the RMV to send people electronic reminders so that drivers can pay the
  • He voted against prohibition, so you know where our family stands on that.
  • The vote came down almost 50-50 for and against online driver's ed.
  • So I do urge the vote against Bill S. 2345. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on several bills related to driver’s license suspensions, junior operator training, online driver education, and regulation of e-bikes/scooters. A major focus was the Road to Opportunity Act (H. 3662/S. 2368), which would end license suspensions and registration holds for unpaid fines and fees unrelated to road safety, create hardship waivers and payment options, and replace suspension with nonrenewal in some cases. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, ACLU, CPCS, Greater Boston Legal Services, transportation and anti-poverty advocates, and several affected residents who described job loss, housing instability, and difficulty paying toll and fee debts. They argued the current system punishes poverty, disproportionately affects Black and Latino residents, and is costly to enforce. Some testimony also noted that the bill would preserve suspensions for dangerous driving offenses. District Attorney Marion Ryan testified in favor of two bills: one allowing partial payment plans for certain RMV penalties and another closing a loophole that makes the penalty for violating a hardship license less severe than driving after a full suspension. Senator Sear and Representative Reed also spoke for the Road to Opportunity Act, while the AAG said the Attorney General supports it. Committee members asked about RMV implementation and whether the agency supports payment plans; Ryan said the RMV has been cooperative but believes legislation is needed. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting young drivers. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a bill to create a junior operator license training fund, expand access for low- and moderate-income families, require refunds in some cases, and allow earlier passenger privileges. Another bill would make virtual instructor-led driver education permanent; AAA and several driving school owners supported it as an access and convenience measure, while other instructors opposed it, arguing in-person instruction is safer and more effective. Finally, Senator Collins and others testified for a transportation safety bill regulating motorized bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds, increasing fines, requiring insurance for commercial use, and requiring public hearings and accessibility review for new bike lanes. Advocates for blind and disabled pedestrians supported that bill, while some transportation and business voices backed it as a safety and planning measure.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-25 (5:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secretary, unlock the board and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
  • Secretary, unlock the board and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
  • Secretary, unlock the board and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
  • Secretary, unlock the board and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
  • Secretary, unlock the board and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
Keywords: 998, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Mar 17th, 2025

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence your electronic devices, if you would.
  • I think there was a vote from this. Is there a...
  • With regard to tab 1, SB 982, I vote yes. With regard to tab 3, 536, I vote no. Without objection.
  • With regard to tab 1, SB 982, I vote yes with regard to tab 3, 536, a vote no. Without objection.
  • I need to vote in the affirmative on tab 1 and the affirmative on tab 3. vote in the affirmative on tab
Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed Senator Yarborough’s bill and Senate Bill 1170 at the sponsor’s request. The committee first considered Senate Bill 982 by Senator Bernard, which was amended to remove language the sponsor said had been declared unconstitutional in 2016. As amended, the bill addresses qualifying fee payment issues, allows qualifying fees to be paid by properly executed checks or debit cards linked to a candidate campaign account, creates a private right of action for qualifying challenges limited to candidates, and addresses campaign expenditures by debit card. Mark Heron testified in support, saying the bill would clarify recent qualifying disputes. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported SB 982 favorably. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 536, a proposed constitutional amendment to impose legislative term limits of eight years in the House and eight years in the Senate, with carve-outs for current officeholders and redistricting. An amendment to change the limits to 12 years in each chamber failed on a tie vote. Public testimony was mixed but largely opposed, with speakers from county and small-county groups arguing the proposal was a one-size-fits-all statewide mandate that would override local choice and reduce institutional knowledge. Several members debated whether the eight-year limit was the right number, with some supporting term limits in principle but questioning a lifetime ban on returning to office. The resolution was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also considered Senate Joint Resolution 802, which would place on the 2026 ballot an eight-year term limit for county commissioners and school board members, with school board limits applied retroactively and county commissioner limits prospectively. An amendment to change the limit to 12 years failed. The Florida Association of Counties, a county commissioner, and representatives of the Small County Coalition testified against the measure, arguing that counties should retain local control through county charters and local referenda. Some senators supported the concept of term limits but raised concerns about imposing a uniform statewide rule on counties and school boards. After debate, the joint resolution was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators who had missed votes were allowed to register their positions on SB 982 and SJR 536, and the committee moved to rise.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (02/11/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman Pearson voted yes. Representative D. Simon voted yes. Representative Rice voted yes.
  • Representative McMahon voted yes. Representative Nelson voted yes. Representative Seidel voted yes.
  • Representative Love voted yes. Representative Coren was not here. Representative Petrino voted yes.
  • Representative Lavesque voted yes. Representative Greg voted yes. Representative Raymond voted yes.
  • Representative Georgees voted yes. Representative Maloney voted yes. The motion passed 14 to 0.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern. The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments. The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government Apr 22nd, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The electronic registration system is open.
  • We want to vote. We could vote 8-9-8 if everyone... We could vote 8-9-8 if everyone's...
  • Okay, maybe we'll just leave the vote open. Thank you.
  • Great vote. Great bill.
  • Great vote. Great bill.
Bills: SB23, SJR85
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes. Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs. The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Education & Employment Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please make sure that all electronic devices are turned off. We have a quorum.
  • Please make sure that all electronic devices are turned off or are in silent mode.
  • By your vote, the bill is reported favorably with committee substitute.
  • By your vote, the bill. Kendall.
  • By your vote, the bill is reported favorably with committee substitute.
Summary: The Education Employment Committee held its first meeting and heard three bills. Chair Kennedy opened with remarks about the committee’s work and the goal of moving Florida from “excellent to eminent.” The committee first considered PCS for CS for HB 151 on private school participation in interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. Representative Abbott explained that the bill would let private school students participate in sports at FHSAA member schools when their own school does not offer that sport, clarify treatment of single-sex versus co-ed teams, adjust FHSAA board appointment authority, require appeals panels to include a majority of member-school representatives, set timelines for eligibility appeals, and post appeals decisions online. An amendment by Representative McFarland added FHSAA board decisions to the transparency requirement. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably as amended by a 19-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 549 on the “Gulf of America.” Representative Porras said the bill would align Florida’s geographic materials and academic standards with the federal designation replacing the Gulf of Mexico, with a later amendment to phase in the change only for materials adopted or acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Members questioned the timing, costs, and impact on instructional materials; the ranking member and others argued the bill was unnecessary and could burden districts, while supporters said Florida should lead in adopting the federal terminology. Public testimony included support from Florida Citizens Alliance and opposition from a speaker who called the bill a waste of time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 16-2 vote. Finally, the committee considered CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions. Representative Kendall described the bill as addressing elementary students who live within the two-mile walk zone but must cross interstates, freeways, highways, or ramps, and said the measure would provide bus service in those hazardous situations. An amendment clarified the language by tying it to the statutory definition of a limited access facility. Members from both parties described local safety concerns and personal experiences, while one member noted the likely added cost to districts. Public testimony listed opponents, but the chair later clarified they had submitted cards with the wrong bill number. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 20-0 vote, then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Apr 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Paul voting aye. Show Ms. Garcia Bear voting. aye. Show Mr. Verdell voting aye.
  • Record vote. The clerk will ring the bell. Mr. King voting aye. Mr. Little voting no.
  • Have all members voted? Chair: Garcia voting aye. Have all members voted?
  • Record vote. Clerk, ring the bell. Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
  • Record vote. Clerk, ring the bell. Mr. Ashby voting aye. Have all members voted?
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/14/26

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we already voted on it. Okay.
  • So, members, we're going to go ahead and again, we did just vote on the A7, but acting as chair under
  • Now let's go ahead and have the vote to officially have the A7.
  • to officially have and and have the vote to officially have the<00:07:38.200> A7.
  • We didn't even vote on them in the House. Or, I'm sorry, on the Senate floor.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Feb 25th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President: Secretary, unlock the board and Senators proceed to vote. Have all Senators voted?
  • President: Secretary, unlock the board and Senators proceed to vote. Have all Senators voted?
  • President: Secretary, unlock the board and Senators proceed to vote. Have all Senators voted?
  • President: Secretary, unlock the board and Senators proceed to vote. Have all Senators voted?
  • Have all Senators voted? President: Secretary, lock the board and record the vote.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Mar 5th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • vote. 16 eyes, zero nays. vote. 16 eyes, zero nays.
  • Clerk will lock the machine, and the members will vote. This does require 63 votes.
  • Clerk will lock the machine, and the members will vote. All the members voted.
  • But 48% of them voted for Trump. 48% of the Latino immigrant men voted for Trump. 48%.
  • and the members will vote.
Keywords: 1136, house, all