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FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • SOCIALISTS ALMOST COMMUNISTS AND IN THIS COUNTRY   229 WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND I THINK
  • Thank you for driving here and coming here and speaking to us. It matters to us. Thank you.
  • nbsp; YOU AND TO THE PEOPLE FROM COLLIER COUNTY OLIVIA   618 AND STEPHANIE THANK YOU FOR DRIVING
  • WE HAVE THE FIRST SCHOOL IN COLLIER COUNTY   619 and Stephanie, thank you for driving up here
Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of this nation and our state, no matter how polluted with racism and slavery, or encouraging with freedom
  • It's a casino game played by massive firms, and it drives market and economic volatility.
  • Are at work, whether that's driving a truck, caring for a patient, preparing food, teaching a class,
  • Now you have to drive further. None of that is our priority.
Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/24/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, we have seen influx or, you know, price hikes at various times of my life and driving life
  • consistency of an environmentally protected atmosphere so our families can take and energize the freedom
  • consistency of an environmental protected atmosphere so our families we can take and energize the freedom
  • particular to the Clean Air Act and nullification, because a lot of the provisions in the Clean Air Act is driving
  • County. ...in particular to the Clean Air Act, because a lot of the provisions in the Clean Air Act is driving
Summary: The Natural Resources Committee approved the March 17 minutes and then took up a long calendar of bills, holding HCR 2038. HB 2787, which would bar the state and its political subdivisions from using personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, drew opposition from Sierra Club and Humane World for Animals/Animal Defense League of Arizona, who argued it would hinder wolf recovery and undercut science-based wildlife management. The committee nevertheless gave HB 2787 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2055 on a Brackish Groundwater Recovery Program Fund and HB 2782 on disclosure requirements for regulatory assets in utility rates. Testimony on HB 2055 raised concerns that brackish groundwater is still groundwater and that pumping it could cause localized impacts, but the bill initially received a do-pass recommendation before a later vote failed on reconsideration. HB 2782 prompted discussion about Corporation Commission authority and utility regulation, but it ultimately received a do-pass recommendation. The committee also heard HB 2781, a solar energy decommissioning and financial assurance bill, with testimony from environmental groups, industry representatives, and a local official; an amendment by Senator Sundareshan to strengthen financial assurance and remove the remediation fund failed, and the underlying bill also failed on a tied 4-4 vote. Later, the committee approved HB 2975, which would suspend use of solar scoring maps on state trust lands and require new mining and housing scoring maps, despite opposition from environmental groups and neutral comments from the State Land Department that the solar map is only a guidance tool. HB 2696, as amended, passed after the committee adopted amendments shifting the Arizona Commerce Authority’s fuel-price mandate and creating a fuel resiliency task force; testimony focused on fuel supply, pipeline capacity, refinery access, and whether the ACA was the right agency to lead the effort. The committee also passed HCM 2009 urging Congress to require legislative approval for new national monuments and to streamline mining and land-swap processes, and HB 2889, which funds ADEQ monitoring of uranium contamination and creates a statewide registry and tribal partnership program. Finally, the committee approved HB 2763, which would require legislative approval before the Arizona Game and Fish Commission could close a shooting range. Supporters said it was meant to protect facilities like Ben Avery and preserve safe shooting locations, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary because existing review steps already exist and there was no imminent closure threat. The committee also heard testimony on the bill from Game and Fish, which said the measure would add another layer to an already extensive closure process and that the department was neutral on the proposal.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • do anything, so they decided to come to America because here in America it's liberty and you have freedom
  • And my dad said, I'd rather die than betray the freedom of another person.
  • Well, and what Jen Marzen says isn't necessarily what drives the train either, so. ...what Jen Marzen
  • says isn't necessarily what drives the train either, so anyway.
  • It is freaking impossible no matter how fast you drive.
Summary: The Judiciary and Elections Committee opened with roll call, member introductions, and a lengthy agenda item on alleged anomalies involving the State Bar of Arizona. The committee heard live testimony from a former attorney who described his disciplinary experience as retaliatory and unfair, and staff read excerpts from affidavits criticizing bar discipline procedures, notice, and due process. Members debated the State Bar’s authority, attorney discipline rules, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation, with some arguing the bar is unaccountable and others emphasizing the Supreme Court’s oversight and existing disciplinary procedures. The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037, requiring stricter security measures for vote-recording and tabulating equipment, passed 4-2-1 after members debated claims of election-system vulnerabilities and the cost of added safeguards. SB 1038, which would make cast vote records publicly available quickly after polls close, was amended to require transmission to the Secretary of State within 48 hours after canvass and then passed 4-2-1. SB 1040, expanding public online access to voter registration rolls in read-only form, also passed 4-2-1 after privacy concerns were raised and the sponsor argued for transparency. The committee next approved SB 1039, allowing attorneys who prevail in discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings, despite objections that it raised separation-of-powers concerns and testimony about bar discipline procedures. SB 1053, capping Arizona resident concealed-carry permit fees at 10% of the nonresident fee, passed 4-2-1 after supporters framed it as a constitutional-rights and affordability measure and opponents raised public-safety and revenue concerns. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, passed 4-2-1 after debate over cost and vendor capability. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2-2 amid concerns about unintended effects on military families. Finally, SB 1061, lowering the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams, drew strong opposition from defense and civil-liberties witnesses who warned it would sweep in users and prescribed medications; the transcript ends during that testimony, before a final action is shown.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (01/28/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just this morning on the radio driving in, there was a discussion about it, um, with the Builder Association
  • That simple choice will give the builders the freedom to offer consumers choice.
  • That simple choice will give the builders the freedom to offer consumers choice.
  • <01:16:18.239> on going to see more people driving on going to see more people driving on
  • <01:39:27.320> by letters back and they can just drive by letters back and they can just drive
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (01/14/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank sponsor Mar representative drive.
  • <03:37:19.200> Account administer the Education Freedom Account administer the Education Freedom
  • Yep. >> Representative Drive. >> Thank you.
  • Yep. >> Representative Drive. >> Thank you.
  • Yep. >> Representative Drive. >> Thank you.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll also continue to invest in the things that drive economic growth.
  • Costs and drives economic growth.
  • I think investments like the one we proposed in the DRIVE Act, that's a jobs bill.
  • Investments like the one we proposed in the DRIVE Act. That's a jobs bill.
  • Investments like the one we proposed in the DRIVE Act. That's a jobs bill.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness. A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law. Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

HOUSE RULES Apr 15th, 2026

HOUSE RULES

Transcript Highlights:
  • When I was a trooper, I used to drive one mile from my home, sit there all day, drive home for lunch
  • or dinner, whichever shift I was working, drive back because the state police didn't have enough money
  • When I was a trooper, I used to drive one mile from my home, sat there all day, drive home for lunch
  • or dinner, whichever shift I was working, drive back because the state police didn't have enough money
  • But let me continue this letter: the clarification of funding, all attention to the Education Freedom
Keywords: 1204, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Children and Families Jan 13th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Children and Families

Transcript Highlights:
  • pushed the responsibility onto the trafficked instead of the traffickers and away from those that are driving
  • I do enjoy that drive across I-70 these days.
  • I do enjoy that drive across I-70 these days.
  • Um, so when I, the day of my freedom date, which was 21 years ago.
  • And I gained my freedom day. But I exited the life with felony prostitution. Okay.
Keywords: 959, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I urge you to support this bill to protect the freedom of people to establish their identity and get
  • I do not know the extent to which that may happen. to make um to utilize that that freedom?
  • to make um to utilize that that freedom?
  • First of all, it is in the Constitution: the freedom of speech.
  • First of all, it is in the Constitution: the freedom of speech.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on HB 1875, which would expand Hawaii’s existing protections to include gender-affirming health care, clarify permitted disclosures of protected health information, and bar certain adverse actions by malpractice insurers and health carriers against providers of lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care. The Insurance Division of DCCA supported the bill with a technical amendment, suggesting language tied to actuarial analysis rather than the phrase “actuarially sound.” The Office of Information Practices also provided comments. Most testimony was strongly in support. State agencies and advocacy groups, including the Hawaii State Youth Commission, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Stonewall Caucus, ACLU of Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the bill would protect patient privacy, reduce chilling effects from out-of-state litigation, and help retain providers in a state already facing shortages. Several testifiers said gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and life-saving, and emphasized that Hawaii should protect its own health care decisions from outside political pressure. A few individuals testified in opposition, arguing the bill was unnecessary or that it protected providers more than opponents of the bill, but these views were not echoed by most of the testimony. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers to keep comments brief and maintain decorum. The transcript provided does not include a final committee vote or disposition on the bill.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:11:00.480> uh<01:11:01.040> um<01:11:01.239> swim and look and can drive
  • These external costs are what's driving lobsters north.
  • Give them the freedom to make a choice.
  • Give them the freedom to make a choice.
  • <04:48:01.920> and this is an opportunity for freedom and this is an opportunity for freedom
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Groups like the Blood Sisters organized blood drives, while the broader lesbian community provided direct
  • advocate on issues of the gay community and will continue to advance legislation that supports personal freedom
  • That lived experience drives everything she does at her work, where she has served as a dedicated advocate
  • transformational partnerships, mentoring leaders, and aligning artistic vision with strategic growth to drive
  • transformational partnerships, mentoring leaders, and aligning artistic vision with strategic growth to drive
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jun 3rd, 2026

Energy, Utilities and Communications

Transcript Highlights:
  • to report specific data to the CEC, our California Energy Commission, to better understand what's driving
  • I drive a Ford Transit, a 2016. There it is. That's all I got. So how do we fix that?
  • things like refiner shouldn't be making $2 per gallon as a profit margin, I don't think did anything to drive
  • Because if Chevron is in one corner and you have Freedom on the other corner and they're less expensive
  • Now, the refiners would say that would drive them out of the state if we took back profit over a dollar
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications held an oversight hearing on managing the transportation fuels transition, with a focus on gasoline prices, supply reliability, refinery closures, and the implementation of recent transparency and market oversight laws. Chair Allen opened by citing SB 1322 and special session measures that expanded reporting to the California Energy Commission (CEC), authorized possible refining margin caps, and required minimum inventory and resupply planning. He framed the hearing around rising fuel costs, refinery shutdowns, global supply disruptions, and the need to ensure affordable and reliable fuel during the transition to cleaner transportation. CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda described California’s growing dependence on imports as in-state refining declines, noting that gasoline production has fallen and imports now supply a large share of the market. He said the state has substantial marine import capacity and that the proposed Gateway Pipeline could improve connectivity to the Gulf Coast, but emphasized that distribution and storage remain key constraints. Gunda also said the CEC’s new “days of supply” metric suggests inventories remain within historical ranges, and he attributed recent price increases largely to global crude oil shocks, refinery outages, and the war in Iran. He said taxes and environmental costs have remained relatively stable, while crude costs and industry margins have risen. CDTFA Chief Deputy Director Gentian Droboniku focused on retail pricing, saying widening retail margins and growing price dispersion indicate that retail business models and pricing strategies are increasingly driving pump prices. He highlighted the growth of hypermarts and unbranded stations, the widening gap between branded and unbranded prices, and future work on ownership concentration and algorithmic pricing. Ty Milder of the Department of Petroleum Market Oversight said the Iran conflict is the largest global oil supply disruption in history and that California’s recent price increases largely track national and crude price movements, unlike earlier localized spikes that lacked input-cost justification. He said branded stations, especially major brands, have charged substantially more than nearby competitors, and that the “mystery gasoline surcharge” that appeared after the Torrance refinery fire is still under investigation. Milder also pointed to high diesel spreads, limited market liquidity, and the need for more transparency in spot pricing. Matthew Boutill of CARB said the state’s long-term goals remain deep greenhouse gas reductions and carbon neutrality by 2045, with transportation fuel transition strategies aimed at cleaner fuels, zero-emission vehicles, and support for workers and communities. In questioning, Senators Caballero and Richardson pressed agency witnesses for clearer, more concrete explanations of what the transition will look like in practice, how many refineries California will still need, and what the impacts of increased imports will be on ports, trucking, storage, and local communities. No votes or formal actions were taken.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services Oversight Mar 4th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Health and Human Services Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • So again, what Oklahoma data is driving you to say we need this now in light of all of the adverse effects
  • The governor established an executive order for medical Freedom and choice.
  • My constituents would have to drive to use the CVS pharmacy.
  • They're not going to drive the prescription to the patient.
  • be able to mail prescriptions to folks that live a little bit further outside of town instead of driving
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 24, 2026 - 03:00 PM

Commerce Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next, we have Christian Kamara with the Freedom Florida Foundation, waiving in support.
  • How many hours does that make the drive to Tallahassee? Thank you for your time.
  • planning to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable water and wastewater infrastructure in areas that drive
  • When this bill is to drive participation, governance does not grind to a halt because members are asked
  • Jeff Sharkey Sky Sky Drive is waiving in support.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Nov 12th, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The federal funding is also critical to drive economic development by creating jobs statewide, but also
  • The second thing is on your second bullet, on your second page, you mentioned that we know that R&D drives
  • Number two, what is currently driving energy costs in New Mexico.
  • What is driving those electricity costs in New Mexico?
  • know, okay, we've got full capacity or we've got half capacity will allow the grid operators more freedom
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce May 8th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Be driving this direction pretty successfully.
  • I think if the market was driving it so successfully, I think we would have seen a lot of others already
  • We use power and steam to drive our sites, and we're primarily a steam user.
  • This leadership will drive other industries, such as data centers, facilities like Dow, and conductor
  • I was also honored to co-chair the Governor's Small Business Freedom Council with Glenn Hammer of TAB
Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
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:
  • The President has nominated me for this important position with the trust that I will be a driving force
  • Finally, I would drive the enterprise to prioritize actionable intelligence, providing clear insights
  • It was one of the driving, motivating factors.
  • It was also one of the driving factors prior to my separation from service in the fall of 2021 for the
  • have conducted a sustained campaign targeting the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen to restore freedom
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.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Criminal groups drive much of the unrest and lawlessness in Mexico.
  • specifically, our intelligence community exists to serve you and to ensure your safety, security, and freedom
  • stepped out and made very clear statements they want a a one-state solution for Israel, and it's to drive
  • That really drives us to talk about how do we partner with industry and with the commercial sector, in
  • Those are some of the things that are driving the changes that we're seeing across the administration
Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Judiciary Committee Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:00 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I bring the snow with me just to give you guys, you know, build some character driving in the snow
  • Anyway, Just to give you guys, you know, build some character driving in the snow.
  • Presky, what drives the choice of the test?
  • Like, so we have campaigns that are about drunk driving campaigns or click-it-or-ticket campaigns.
  • Is there anybody anything, are about drunk driving campaigns or click-it-or-ticket campaigns.
Keywords: 908, all