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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And OIR now will have control at the end of the day.
- because there can't be steering or conflict of interest because OIR is in control.
- And OIR does not have the direct control over that. They will have control over the clearinghouses.
- That's why I got women who control my life. That's why I got women who control my life.
- That's why I got women who control my life. That's why I got I got women who control my life.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - Senate Government
Senate Government Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- An internal email or a flyer... ...for a school janitor or a bus driver, an internal email or a flyer
- So it aims at political control. Educators have been...
- The discretionary power of these boards is in rulemaking, design control, and enforcement.
- Some counties control the middle-mile broadband network they've built out. That's about it.
- These must always be approved by voters: jails, flood control, transportation.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from the prior February meetings and then took up several measures. HCR 2013, designating June 2026 as “Celebrate Life Month” in Arizona, drew emotional testimony from Crystal Cooper and Bella Stockton about their lives with spina bifida and support for the resolution. Senator Kennedy and others questioned the purpose of the resolution, arguing the state should focus on concrete supports for families, but the motion passed 4-1 with two not voting.
Members then advanced HB 2327, which clarifies protections for eligible persons’ identifying information in county recorder records, with an amendment excluding voter registration records; it passed 5-0 with two not voting. HB 2258, adding La Paz County to the Tourism Advisory Council’s geographic area, also passed unanimously among those voting. HB 2397, expanding HOA/COA disclosure requirements for prospective buyers, was amended twice and passed 5-1; supporters said it would improve transparency about assessments and defects, while opponents warned about cost and administrative burdens, especially for smaller associations. HB 2015, imposing penalties for late federal/state financial reporting by state organizations, passed 4-2 despite concerns that the automatic penalties were too harsh and could be out of agencies’ control.
The committee also approved HB 4049, allowing DCS to hire its own counsel and directing the Attorney General to represent the state’s interest in certain cases involving alleged DCS misconduct, though some members argued current law already addresses conflicts and that DCS had not been consulted. HB 4087, authorizing placement of a Barbara Love memorial in the governmental wall, passed without opposition. HB 2100, allowing counties to authorize certain small land subdivisions, passed 4-2 amid debate over water adequacy and the risk of “wildcat” development. HB 2460, preempting local fees and penalties tied to abandoned or stolen movable business property such as shopping carts, passed 4-2 after extensive testimony from cities, retailers, and advocates over local control, costs, and theft prevention. Finally, HCR 2056, a proposed constitutional amendment recognizing a right to refuse medical mandates, began hearing testimony; supporters framed it as bodily autonomy, while opponents, including pediatric and public health advocates, warned it would weaken vaccine requirements and outbreak protections for schools and children.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee Dec 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The phrase I’ve heard several times here today is control, compensation, and credit.
- If we are, you probably should have control over it.
- Control of their digital identity.
- Then legislation becomes a backstop for the rare control of their digital identity.
- Take control and compensation! Yeah! ...to protect us and take control on compensation! Yeah!
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards.
The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators.
The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota has internal debt guidelines that basically are internal constraints on how much debt we issue
- </c><01:42:09.520><c> debt</c> testifier Minnesota has internal debt testifier Minnesota has internal
- </c><01:43:08.400><c> in</c> them we compare them uh internally in them we compare them uh internally
- , um, is it more internally supported, um, etc.
- State of Minnesota, other kinds of debt that has more of an internal, um, is it more internally supported
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- Securitas includes businesses that were previously operated since 1850 by Pinkerton and Burns International
- That was a very internal monologue that just came out. Well, the bill in front of you, Mr.
- It's critical to have the infection control education and training.
- Infection control education and training requirements for unlicensed dental assistants.
- We are concerned that this removal of infection control education and training could increase risks of
Committee:
House Business and Professions
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A few years ago in 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer designated firefighting as a
- A few years ago in 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer designated firefighting as a
- They're not FDA-controlled.
- We are not going to control the 10% that are buying this legally; they don't care.
- They're not FDA controlled.
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard three bills ahead of the house-of-origin deadline. AB 762 by Assemblymember Irwin would ban the sale and distribution of disposable vapes in California, with committee amendments to align implementation dates and allow a sell-through period. The author and supporters, including waste agencies, firefighters, local governments, and public health groups, argued the devices create lithium-ion battery fire risks in waste facilities and burden ratepayers and first responders. Opponents, including cannabis industry and retail groups, argued the bill would not meaningfully reduce battery waste because most problematic products are already illicit, and warned it could worsen the illegal market and reduce consumer access to legal products. After extensive debate, the committee passed AB 762 as amended to Appropriations on a vote with some members not voting or on call.
AB 1382 by Assemblymember Castillo would prohibit the sale of genetically modified animals created for cosmetic purposes. Supporters said the bill would prevent novelty pet breeding, reduce pressure on already overcrowded shelters, and avoid ethical concerns about modifying animals for appearance alone, while preserving medical and scientific research. Opponents, including the pet industry, argued the measure was unnecessary because regulated products such as glowfish already undergo scientific review and that the bill could create ambiguity and harm lawful commerce. The committee clarified that glowfish and scientific research were exempt, and AB 1382 passed to the Judiciary Committee.
AB 739 by Assemblymember Jackson would require managing agents in common interest developments to provide homeowners and HOA boards a summary of fees charged for management services. Realtors supported the bill as a transparency measure, while community managers and the Community Associations Institute said they could accept it once promised amendments were adopted to narrow the disclosure and avoid blanket mailings that could raise costs. The author said amendments would be taken in the Housing and Community Development Committee and committed to further consultation. AB 739 passed to Housing and Community Development.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- probably going to want to know: what other jurisdictions learned the hard way, what Hawaii still controls
- What Hawaii still controls. What thoughtful policy requires from the start.
- But in the meantime, Hawaii still controls important choices: what boundaries it set, what protections
- These are international models, so you got to take that with a grain of salt in terms of how much you
- The integration of the tourism matrix and also control of harmonization regarding the illegal market,
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Mar 4th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- I previously served on the Executive Board of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665
- I know of one city attorney who has stated that the cities might control his hourly rate, but he controls
- I know of one city attorney who has stated that the cities might control his hourly rate, but he controls
- Rights is not a contract thing, but a lot of people use it as a baseline for how discipline becomes internal
- I'm a registered lobbyist here today on behalf of SEIU, Service Employees International, and AFT, the
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bills 2161, 1830, and 1728 together. Those bills would revise the appointment structure for the St. Charles City-County Library Board so that the four most populous cities in St. Charles County, based on the most recent census, would each appoint one trustee, while the county governing body would continue appointing five members. Sponsors said the change simply codifies an existing informal practice and does not change the board’s total size. St. Charles County supported the measure, and there was no opposition testimony.
The committee then heard House Bills 3283 and 3306, which were described as identical bills creating timelines and procedures for collective bargaining between public employers and labor organizations. The bills would require bargaining to begin within set timeframes, move unresolved disputes to mediation after 180 days, then to arbitration if mediation fails, and make arbitration decisions binding. Supporters, including labor representatives, firefighters, police, and some local officials, said the bills would curb delay tactics, reduce litigation costs, improve morale and retention, and provide clear rules when contracts expire. Several witnesses described long-running disputes in places such as Cape Girardeau, Robertson Fire Protection District, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood as examples of why deadlines and enforceable procedures are needed.
Opponents, led by the Missouri Municipal League, argued that binding arbitration would shift final fiscal authority away from locally elected officials and could limit cities’ ability to respond to budget stress or emergencies. They said the timeline provisions had merit but wanted alternatives to arbitration that would preserve local control and taxpayer accountability. Committee members questioned how good-faith bargaining would be enforced, how arbitrators would weigh municipal budgets, and whether the bills could affect police, fire, and other public employees. No votes were taken, and both public hearings were completed before the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine improving the Federal environmental review and permitting processes. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to thank him for spending time with us this morning before he heads to the NAHB International
- President of the Labor's International Union of North America.
- My name is Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers International Union in North America.
- Not getting a permit when you're in federally controlled water has very significant penalties, civil
- I mentioned the Flood Control Act and the Endangered Species Act.
Keywords:
environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia
Summary:
The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:25 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So internally, And flagged it in their audits.
- Whether they did a transfer that was wrong or something, they can correct that internally.
- So they can ask for a bigger audit internally, but DFA will flag that.
- President, Senator, we don't control the RFP process.
- I've had an opportunity to speak with the controller at DFA, and this is a controller that I've had the
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 17th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2011, I became an intern for the office of Senator Bill Emerson and was very excited to meet Teresa
- She taught me how to be a good intern.
- Senate Bill 1306 by Senator Cortese and relating to controlled substances.
- So the board voted to assume control of the cemetery district in June of last year.
- Retirement plans may also report and transfer unclaimed retirement distributions to the State Controller
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest and retirement recognitions, including tributes to long-serving Assembly staff Liz Foster and Teresa Trujillo. Members also made procedural motions, including placing SB 546 on the inactive file, re-referring SB 716 to the Local Government Committee, and rescinding prior actions on SB 1344 and SB 1273 to return them to the third reading file.
The body then took up a long series of concurrence and third-reading items, with most measures passing overwhelmingly. Among the bills discussed were AB 442 on working forest management plans, AB 2042 on civil actions, AB 1145 on vehicles, ACR 162 honoring Congressman Doug LaMalfa, AJR 17 on immigration registry renewal, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1306 on controlled substances and semiconductor manufacturing, SB 1169 extending tentative map validity, SB 1211 on conviction integrity units, SB 971 on older adult education, SB 1193 on Alameda County discretionary funds, SB 1115 on public cemetery district trustee removal, SB 1187 removing language-access provisions from a Brown Act transparency measure, SB 505 on money transmitter security, SB 799 on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, SB 994 banning NDAs for local officials and staff, SB 1405 on unclaimed retirement distributions, SB 881 extending food-bank-related tax incentives, SJR 18 on campaign finance reform, SB 1307 on forged real estate documents, and SB 1196 on utility hookup timelines. Most measures were approved with little or no opposition; SJR 18 passed 43-14, and several items required urgency or 54-vote thresholds and were adopted.
The Assembly also adopted HR 136 designating Home Hardening Week and the consent calendar, including ACR 228. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory presentations for David and Lupe Navarro and Rachel Summers, followed by an announcement that the Assembly would reconvene the next day at 9 a.m. for a floor session recognizing departing members, and the House adjourned until Tuesday, August 18 at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 17th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2011, I became an intern for the office of Senator Bill Emerson and was very excited to meet Teresa
- She taught me how to be a good intern.
- Senate Bill 1306 by Senator Cortese and others, relating to controlled substances.
- So the board voted to assume control of the cemetery district in June of last year.
- Retirement plans may also report and transfer unclaimed retirement distributions to the State Controller
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 027 Feb 10th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games represent the highest level of international athletic
- </c> international level. international level. >> Speaker<00:28:03.360><c> McCluskey.
- And so if you're going to take control, if you're going to consider taking money, if you're going to
- And so if you're going to take control.
- </c><00:57:55.920><c> because</c> devil to have absolute control because devil to have absolute control
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And especially when individual athletes can control their own performances and control their own bets
- It's out of control that way.
- </c> when individual athletes can control when individual athletes can control their<00:25:35.120><c>
- their own bets, it's it's uh and control their own bets, it's it's a<00:25:39.919><c> huge</c><00:25
- within our control as um the agency that within our control as um the agency that does<01:17:07.040><
Bills:
HB1527 , HB1823 , HB2490 , HB2223 , HB2325 , HB2104 , HB2593 , HB2592 , HB1927 , HB1553 , HB1964 , HB1918 , HB1990
Committee:
House Water & Land
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill.
The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript.
Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We we kind of have an internal by rule.
- Um it's also heartbeat international.
- It mentions this organization, Heartbeat International.
- It mentions this organization Heartbeat<03:25:35.279><c> International.
- So, can you Heartbeat International.
Committee:
House Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:12:11.120><c> us</c><00:12:11.680><c> in</c> international migration has saved us in international
- Um, and I also mentioned that international migration has been net positive.
- </c> I also mentioned that international I also mentioned that international migration<00:18:30.000><
- US trained international their patients.
- So we also know international students are the cornerstone of our economy.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:48:32.160><c> agency</c> activities of an out of control agency activities of an out of control
- Yes, but this is out of control control control and<00:55:15.520><c> that's</c><00:55:15.760><c> the<
- </c><02:17:03.760><c> no</c> concerns external as well as internal no concerns external as well as internal
- ,</c> the real design to direct, control, the real design to direct, control, counteract<02:30:18.479
- </c><03:00:58.560><c> over</c> manufacturing, and securing control over manufacturing, and securing control
Bills:
HB4758
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 4 June, 2026; 2:30 PM
Public Health and Welfare
Transcript Highlights:
- recent experience has been serving the Methodist Le Bonheur corporate system in Memphis as system controller
- What I can do is go back and internally talk with the governor's staff and see...
- But this has been a point we've all thought about internally.
- >> Yes, I need to know your contact information since you're the only one that's in control right now
- "Well," "Well, we've talked about that internally.
Committee:
Joint Public Health and Welfare
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It's operated by foot controls and a steering wheel and is equipped with headlights, stop lamps, turn
- UTVs do not handle properly on paved roads, putting operators at increased risk of losing control.
- This legislation designates the portion of International Drive in Orlando between State Road 528 and
- This legislation designates the portion of International Drive in Orlando between State Road 528 and
- Rosen bought a 256-room Quality Inn on International Drive in 1973, launched the Rosen Plaza in 1991,
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 88, which would allow local governments to authorize utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed county roads and municipal streets, with limits on who may operate them and where they may travel. An amendment from Sen. Wright was adopted to require minimum motor vehicle insurance, keep a registration certificate in the vehicle, and delay the effective date to January 1, 2026 for implementation. The bill drew mixed testimony: supporters said it would create a safe, locally controlled path for UTV use and reflect how the vehicles are already being used, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Florida Justice Association argued UTVs are designed for off-road use and lack the safety features needed for public roads. After debate, the committee reported CS/SB 88 favorably, with Sen. Davis voting no and several members expressing support while noting safety concerns for future work.
The committee then heard SB 274, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way in honor of the late hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. Sen. Arrington described Rosen’s business success and extensive charitable work in Central Florida, and the bill received supportive comments from committee members and a representative from UCF. The committee voted the bill favorably without opposition.
The final item was a discussion on transportation workforce issues led by FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, with remarks from Florida Transportation Builders Association president Dan Hurtado. Perdue said Florida’s growing transportation needs, an aging workforce, and projected retirements require a broader workforce strategy, including a proposed Transportation Academy, craft and trade programs, learning labs, and a transportation research institute. He said FDOT has already reduced vacancies through recruit-and-retain efforts and hiring events, but still needs more skilled workers. Hurtado said FTBA supports expanding workforce development efforts and noted the industry’s own Florida Connect Academy. No vote was taken on the workforce discussion, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- What could we do within the State Water Resources Control Board, which was a great partner for us on
- What could we do within the State Water Resources Control Board, which was a great partner for us on
- Try to put those things, and then just sort of international relations—you know, our international relations
- , that are out there, overall rising input cost, and then low prices maybe due to more international
- They all keep our vermin down and our rodent population under control.