Transcript Highlights:

• a voice vote on the sub. a voice vote on the sub.
• Representative Riley voted yes. Representative Tipton voted yes. Representative Truett voted yes.
• Representative Willner voted yes. Chair Lewis voted yes.
• Representative Hail voted yes. Representative Jackson voted yes. Representative Proctor voted yes.
• Representative Truett voted yes. Representative Willner voted yes. Chair Lewis voted yes.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education met and first considered House Bill 141, which would make type 1 diabetes information available to students through KDE, school district websites, and school locations such as youth service centers, front offices, and nursing stations. The sponsor explained that a committee substitute removed a requirement that districts distribute the information annually to students, in response to concerns about teacher workload. Members spoke in support, citing the value of helping schools recognize the signs of type 1 diabetes and the usefulness of the information for families. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably with the substitute attached. The committee then heard House Bill 415, described as a cleanup measure to House Bill 300, the teacher due process law. The sponsor said the substitute would improve communication between the Education Professional Standards Board and superintendents, remove a requirement that teachers meet with EPSB when a complaint is filed, and move appeal hearings from EPSB to the Attorney General’s office effective July 1, 2027. Members discussed the changes and the bill passed favorably with the committee substitute attached. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 555, which would define student-based enterprises and allow local school boards to decide whether to permit them. The sponsor and a Taylor County High School business teacher described student-run businesses as hands-on learning opportunities that build workforce skills, generate funds for student scholarships and activities, and operate under local control. Members asked about red book compliance, tax and business issues, and how the enterprises relate to programs like DECA and Junior Achievement. The committee passed the bill favorably, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's out with Republicans not voting.
• That's out with Republicans not voting.
• That's out with Republicans not voting.
• It's out with Republicans not voting.
• Republicans not voting.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 14, 2026 suspense-file hearing and considered 637 Assembly bills, plus several committee bills and one Senate bill. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors guiding decisions: fiscal impact, return on investment, avoiding added costs to constituents, and protecting the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then took action on a very large number of measures, with many bills receiving do pass or do pass as amended recommendations and many others held in committee. Topics covered a wide range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, public safety, labor, environmental regulation, wildfire mitigation, water, transportation, cannabis, AI, and state governance. Several bills were amended to reduce costs, narrow scope, remove provisions, or make them contingent on appropriations or existing resources; some were advanced on A or B roll calls, while others were held. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, school and higher education programs, wildfire and fire safety, housing financing, and various criminal justice and public safety measures. It also moved forward a number of bills related to tribal issues, consumer protections, energy and utility policy, and environmental programs. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved a large number of bills to the Assembly floor and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Again, I'm not going to vote against this, but that's, you know, even if we vote to give you the money
• I didn't think that governor and council had voted on the previous ones.
• council had voted on the previous ones. council had voted on the previous ones.
• misstatement and are presented fairly in all material respects.
• We did not identify any material weaknesses as part of our audit.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 21 minutes and then took up a consent calendar, withdrawing several items before adopting the remainder. It also moved item FIS 25103 to the table by a 6-4 vote after Senator Gray argued the Executive Council had not yet acted on a prior $5 million approval and that the committee should avoid adding to the rainy day fund draw. The committee then approved item 25106 for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources/State Library after hearing that the department expected about a $400,000 lapse to return to the state. A major discussion centered on New Hampshire Police Standards and Training (item 2577). Senator Gray questioned whether a proposed equipment purchase could be delayed to the next biennium in light of the state’s deficit and rainy day fund use. The agency said the equipment was needed now for scenario training, vendors had already been identified, and delaying would likely increase costs and force continued reliance on unpaid volunteer help. The committee ultimately approved the item. The committee also approved Department of Energy item 2587 after hearing that federal weatherization funds are drawn down on a reimbursement basis, and item 2588 after similar testimony that weatherization work must be completed and inspected before reimbursement, limiting how quickly funds can be expended. Item 250094 had been withdrawn. Later, the committee discussed Senator Carson’s request for an LBA review of the YDC claims settlement fund, with members expressing concern about administrative costs, attorney fees, settlement-loan payoffs, and the need for more detailed reporting. The committee voted to direct LBA to conduct the audit described in Senator Carson’s memo, with the additional request that the review include the term over which attorney fees are paid. The meeting then moved on to an HHS staff item, where members began questioning the timing of dashboard data and reporting delays.

Transcript Highlights:

• material or a combination of each at a scrap metal business does not exceed 20 feet and the amendments
• That is why the bill was up in committee, or not on budget, I'm sorry, it was up for voting, and then
• You help justify my vote. Thank you, Senator. Any further questions or comments from members?
• I am voting it out of committee, but I do currently have concerns about what was just raised.
• I respectfully urge you to vote yes and advance this legislation. Thank you for your time.

Keywords: 1146, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We encourage the committee to vote in favor of Senate Bill 29.
• We strongly support Senate Bill 29 and ask you to vote yes.
• Please vote yes on Senate Bill 29. Thank you. Thank you.
• If we could do a roll call vote on the amendment. Senator Boone. Senator Boone: Yes.
• We can do a roll call vote. Senator Boone: Yes. Senator Isle: ... Senator Figueroa? Yes.

Bills: SB29, SB64

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

Transcript Highlights:

• Vice Chair Thomas voted yes.
• <01:47:21.600> in So I'm looking forward to voting in So I'm looking forward to voting in
• Um it designs aim for cleaner materials.
• again vote to uh again vote to uh say<03:05:46.080> that<03:05:46.319> we<03:05:46.560
• So, can we move directly to the vote?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• material information before committing. material information before committing.
• <00:10:40.680> All<00:10:40.839> of deliver disclosure materials.
• All of deliver disclosure materials.
• <00:36:06.880> file<00:36:07.160> 4696 Please vote yes on Senate file 4696 Please vote
• and we ask you to vote yes. and we ask you to vote yes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We hope this committee will vote favorably for SB 1824. Thank you.
• I ask you to vote against Senate Bill 819.
• Please vote against this bill.
• are a lot of permanent magnets and other materials in there.
• But obviously, rare earth materials are really important.

Bills: SB458, SB819, SB1238, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1791, SB1810, SB1824, SB1825, SB758, SB1455, SB1706

Keywords: insurance appraisal, property insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, residential property, disputed loss, loss valuation, appraisal clause, appraiser, umpire, Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, insurance dispute resolution, claims adjustment, total loss, windstorm insurance, FAIR Plan, surplus lines insurance, policyholder, insurer

Transcript Highlights:

• So, like, I'm okay with voting for this if we're not doing anything else.
• By your vote, SB 122 is reported favorably.
• In fact, it's gone up for at least four times, and it's been voted down.
• I mean, material costs have actually exceeded some labor costs, some soft costs.
• Labor, construction materials, and their insurance costs, property insurance costs, are making it much

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and first took up SB 122, which would repeal Chapter 205 governing local business taxes while allowing municipalities that already levy a gross-receipts-based business tax to continue doing so, with limits on changing the tax rate. The sponsor’s proxy and committee members discussed whether local business taxes fund identifiable services, with supporters saying the bill would reduce burdens on businesses and opponents arguing it would remove a capped home-rule revenue source used for general services, economic development, inspections, fire and police support, and business regulation. The Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities opposed the bill, citing a statewide revenue loss and concern that costs would shift to residential taxpayers, while one member noted the bill should be considered in the context of broader property tax changes. SB 122 was reported favorably by a roll call vote, with Senators Leek, Passidomo, Pizzo, Trumbull, and Chair McClain voting yes and Senator Sharief voting no. The committee then held an extended informational panel on Florida’s housing shortage and affordability challenges. Dr. Samuel Staley said Florida is in a housing crisis driven primarily by insufficient supply, arguing that the state needs far more units each year, that local comprehensive plans and zoning often fail to prioritize housing, and that the state should focus more on measurable impacts, density, accessory dwelling units, smaller lot sizes, and other ways to let the market respond. Ann Ray of the Shimberg Center presented data showing increased single-family and multifamily construction but limited condo growth, highly concentrated new development in a handful of counties, and continued high cost burdens for renters, especially lower-income and older households. Leslie Deutsch of John Burns Research and Consulting said the national housing market is slow, Florida prices are easing but remain well above pre-pandemic levels, and affordability problems are being driven by land, construction, financing, and insurance costs; she urged more product diversity, including build-to-rent, townhomes, manufactured housing, and higher-density redevelopment tailored to local demographics. Members questioned the panel about density, vertical development, impact fees, construction costs, and incentives for local governments. Several senators said local governments need clearer direction or incentives to approve more housing, while others emphasized preserving local character and avoiding overdevelopment. The panel generally agreed that no single policy will solve the problem, but that Florida needs more housing types, more density in appropriate places, updated zoning and building codes, and a more market-responsive regulatory framework. After the presentations and discussion, the committee adjourned with no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• Or, like, what are the materials that you're going to be using? Does that make sense?
• I'd like to make a motion to expunge the vote by which is this K1 J2. J2 passed.
• So the motion is to extract the vote.
• Yes, and refer it back to the vote to review and refer it back to ALC.
• So there's a motion on the floor to re-refer to extract the vote and re-expunge the vote, sorry, and

Summary: The committee considered and approved several temporary appropriation requests in Section B, including spending authority for the Court of Appeals to pay appointed counsel in criminal appeals, Commerce/Aeronautics airport and aviation grants, and Insurance Department items for workers’ compensation benefits and premium tax refunds. It also approved ARPA-related requests in Section C to return unused federal funds from DHS aging, mental health, substance abuse, and Older Americans Act grants. In Section D, the committee reviewed and approved Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests, including Agriculture grants for wildfire preparedness and forestry capacity, a large Commerce broadband BEAD request, environmental recycling-related reallocations, and Oil and Gas Commission grants for facility repairs and sample preservation. Members questioned the broadband program’s audit process and performance safeguards; the State Broadband Director said the funds are federal, subject to audits, and payments are released only after engineering certification of completed work. The committee also approved DHS reallocations in Section E, including major transfers within Medical Services from hospital medical appropriations to private and public nursing home lines, as well as transfers for children and family services, developmental disabilities, and youth services. The committee then reviewed cash fund requests, miscellaneous federal grants, pay plan and performance fund transfers, methods of finance, and a large set of contracts. A Northwest Arkansas Community College official explained storm-damage repairs and insurance settlement issues, and DHS explained its hospital medical transfer was moving excess appropriation rather than cash. Members also questioned several UAPB tobacco prevention subgrants, especially arts-based outreach, and asked for more data on effectiveness; the committee later voted to expunge and re-refer the J-2 item for further review at a later ALC meeting. Additional discussion covered a DEQ grant to Free Geek of Arkansas for e-waste recycling, a UAPB tobacco program, and various contracts for universities, DHS services, corrections, and public safety. The meeting ended with reports filed for information and a brief member comment thanking others for concern after a tornado in Stone County; no one was injured.

Transcript Highlights:

• I see what you say with the material cost, but is the insurance company not liable for that?
• Or, like, what are the materials that you're going to be using? Are they? Does that make sense?
• So the motion is to extract the vote.
• Yes, and refer it back to the vote to review and refer it back to ALC.
• So there's a motion on the floor to re-refer to extract the vote and re-expunge the vote, sorry, and

Summary: The committee heard a series of appropriation requests and contract reviews across multiple sections. In Section B, members approved temporary appropriations for the Court of Appeals, Commerce/Aeronautics, and Insurance-related payments and refunds. Section C ARPA requests from DHS were approved to return unused federal funds. Section D infrastructure-related appropriations, including wildfire preparedness, broadband BEAD funding, forestry support, recycling, and oil and gas sample preservation, were approved after questions about broadband audit controls and performance safeguards. Section E DHS reallocations were approved, including large transfers within Medical Services from hospital medical to private and public nursing home lines, along with smaller transfers for children and family services, developmental disabilities, and youth services; members asked about the source and purpose of the medical services transfer. Sections F and G were reviewed, covering cash fund requests, federal grants, and miscellaneous grants, including community college storm repairs, corrections commissary and maintenance, 911 enhancements, maternal health, disability determinations, state police equipment, digital newspaper archiving, and CDL data improvements. In Section H, the committee reviewed pay plan appropriations and performance fund transfers tied to the new Class and Comp pay plan. Section I reviewed three methods of finance for UA Little Rock, UAMS, and the University of Arkansas system. In Section J, the committee reviewed discretionary grants, including a $1.4 million HIV services grant and nine tobacco prevention subgrants through UAPB. Members questioned the effectiveness, metrics, and addresses of some tobacco-cessation arts-based grantees, especially Arts Absolutely Inc.; after discussion, Representative Kavanaugh moved to expunge the vote on J2 and refer it back for review at a later ALC meeting, and that motion passed. J3, a Department of Energy and Environment grant for propane safety training and e-waste recycling services, was then reviewed. The committee also reviewed contracts in Section K. K-1 ratified emergency management nuclear planning work performed during a transition between agencies. K-2 construction contracts included architectural and engineering services for corrections, National Park College signage, a Razorback Road parking facility, and UAMS cyclotron installation. K-3 intergovernmental contracts covered health, education, autism waiver, stroke, newborn screening, Medicaid evidence review, and radiation testing services. K-4 out-of-state contracts included staffing, IT, tobacco prevention, audit, marketing, planetarium, recruitment, and janitorial services; Senator Irvin noted one contract appeared to belong in the out-of-state list rather than intergovernmental. K-5 in-state contracts covered staffing, cleaning, re-entry and treatment services, foster care and disability services, hearing officers, asbestos abatement, campus IT support, and janitorial work. The meeting ended after a brief personal update from Senator Irvin about tornado damage in Stone County and thanks to members for their concern, followed by adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll need to adopt the substitute before we can vote on the bill.
• We are doing a vote. Yes, ma'am. Show Senator West is here. Senator Menéndez is here.
• Members, we are voting on Senate Bill 2395 by Senator Creighton. Senator Menéndez? Aye. Parker?
• Let's receive a motion that writing, I voted against Senate Bill 1832.
• OK, members, we'll also back up on the vote for Senate Bill 1832 that we previously sent to the floor

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

Transcript Highlights:

• I WOULD SO APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE TO PROTECT OUR PARKS.
• PLEASE HELP US DO THAT AND VOTE FOR SENATE BILL 80. THANK YOU.
• BY YOUR VOTE PLEASE SHOW SENATE BILL 200 REPORTED FAVORABLY.
• YOU DON'T GET A DOLLAR OR AN EXTRA VOTE.
• BUYER VOTE PLEASE SHOW SENATE BILL 1580 REPORTED FAVORABLY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of the committee with the uh yes votes of the committee representative<00:09:00.120> nor<00:09
• Seeing none, she said, “This is a vehicle bill,” and proceeded to the vote.
• <00:18:53.440> and offerings in course materials and offerings in course materials and resources
• Our first effort is to cover the cost of an e-platform that shares over 300,000 electronic materials
• <00:22:52.240> and students have their course materials and students have their course materials

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• would urge all of my colleagues to vote would urge all of my colleagues to vote to<03:23:06.080>
• with a unanimous bipartisan vote. with a unanimous bipartisan vote.
• . >> I request a recorded vote. >> Request a recorded vote. >> Request a recorded vote.
• extraneous material on this measure. extraneous material on this measure.
• <06:08:28.320> The voting on is extraordinary. The voting on is extraordinary.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:01:08.599> from<01:01:08.680> the encourage no vote from the encourage no vote
• He urged a no vote.
• So with that, I would have to recommend a no vote and encourage the committee to do a no vote on this
• Chair Igo then asked for the vote.
• So with that, I would have to recommend a no vote and encourage the committee to do a no vote on this

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Meyer voting no. So, Mr. King voting no.
• Show Representative Plesa voting aye. Is King voting on? Have all members voted?
• Jorge Hinojosa voting aye. Have all members voted? I reserve a hell of a voting aye.
• I hope you'll vote with me. I'll be voting. A record vote has been requested.
• I was on King voting aye, she was Wilson voting aye, she was Fairley voting aye. All members voted.

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

Transcript Highlights:

• Now I voted.
• Not voting. Meritsuchi? Pellerin? Not voting. Pellerin not voting. Schultz?
• Mayor Tucci, not voting. Pellerin. Not voting. Pellerin not voting. Schultz, Wicks, Zbur.
• Not voting. Alanis, not voting. Appropriations absent members: Alanis. Not voting.
• Not voting. Culra. Okay. Schultz? Not voting. Not voting? Not voting. Not voting. Wicks?

Summary: The committee heard several climate, environmental, and housing bills. AB 1425, dealing with pit dewatering near the San Joaquin River Parkway, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the river, groundwater, floodplain conditions, tribal and cultural resources, and public access from a proposed mining project near the river. Opponents, including Cemex, labor representatives, and industry groups, said the bill would bypass the CEQA process before it was complete, threaten jobs, and create uncertainty for an existing operation. Members questioned both sides about hydrology, blasting, dewatering, and the adequacy of the ongoing environmental review. The bill was moved, but several members expressed concern about preempting CEQA and some did not vote or voted no. AB 881, which would allow California to move forward with carbon capture and sequestration pipelines, was presented as a way to advance state climate goals and capture federal funding. Supporters, including SMUD, labor, and industry groups, said the bill would help deploy carbon capture safely and preserve jobs. Environmental justice opponents supported stronger safety direction and warned that CO2 pipelines pose serious risks and that the state should not move ahead without clearer standards. The bill received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1207, on the cap-and-trade allowance price ceiling and the social cost of carbon, was presented as a science-based update to California’s climate policy. The author and EDF said the bill would keep the program aligned with current economic and climate data and protect it from federal political interference. It received broad support and a due-pass recommendation. AB 1106, creating a coordinated network of air quality incident response centers, was also approved after testimony about wildfire smoke, toxic emissions, and the need for better real-time monitoring during disasters. AB 28, the Landfill Fire Safety Act, focused on the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and related health impacts in Castaic and Val Verde; residents described serious illnesses and contamination concerns, while landfill and county representatives warned about costs and asked for more study. The committee nonetheless advanced the bill with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard AB 357, which would speed Coastal Commission review of student and faculty housing projects, with supporters citing student homelessness and opponents urging caution but acknowledging the need for more housing; the bill was presented and discussed, with the committee emphasizing the need to balance housing production and coastal oversight.

Transcript Highlights:

• there a possibility that Robins vote there a possibility that Robins vote could<00:18:06.280>
• > yeah<00:18:08.919> you could get a democratic vote yeah you could get a democratic vote
• The current non-voting DFL member would begin voting, so there would be not only co-chairs but also equal
• The current non-voting DFL member would begin voting, so there would be not only co-chairs but also equal
• It sounds like you're going to vote against HF 3 at least because of appropriations.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• we're good at and helping us develop that, I know I wouldn't be where I am, and I look forward to voting
• HB 3709 by DL relating to the partial count of electronic voting systems ballots are for the Committee
• HB 3712 by rolling for the funds reserved for the certain construction materials for the Committee of
• HB 3775 by Paul Rulings of the processing early voting voted by mail for the Committee on Elections.
• HB 3835 by Curry relating to the vote required to approve the issuance of a general obligation bonds