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AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • fees, books, supplies, school uniforms, room and board, computer equipment, internet access, and software
Bills: SB1142, SCR1028
Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028, which would send to voters a constitutional change narrowing an existing exception to Arizona’s two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases. The resolution would require legislative approval for increases in state revenue through fees and assessments that are authorized by statute before January 1, 2027, and set by a state officer or agency without a prescribed formula, amount, or limit. The sponsor argued the measure would close a loophole that has allowed agencies to raise fees without direct legislative accountability, while opponents said it would make it harder for agencies to adjust fees for inflation, operations, and regulatory costs and could shift costs to taxpayers or slow services. After testimony and debate, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SCR 1028 with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said the measure would bring new private scholarship funding into Arizona at no cost to the state, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs services, transportation, and other educational expenses. Opponents argued the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked clear guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in the public system. Committee members debated whether the program would benefit Arizona students without affecting state funds, and whether more transparency and rules were needed before adoption. After discussion, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation. Several members explained their votes on both measures, with supporters emphasizing voter choice, accountability, and limiting fee increases, and opponents emphasizing the need for revenue, public school funding, and caution about the unresolved federal scholarship rules.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Feb 4th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also provides authority to the state to purchase multi-year software licenses and subscriptions to
Bills: S0158, S0314, S0618, S0684, S0838, S0990, S1000, S1082, S1452, S1494, S1500, S1568, S1706
Keywords: pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles
Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 5, 2025 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • These metrics are agency calculated using so bent software suite for measuring PPE is using eligibility
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 7, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • THAT KIND OF SURPRISES ME, MOST COMPLEX COMPUTER SOFTWARE THAT HUMANS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CREATE AND IT
NV
NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 30th, 2025 at 02:00 pm

Nevada Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Public Safety for the replacement of computer hardware, equipment, and associated software
Keywords: 909, all
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 17th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs, you know,... ...of times when you're trying to implement these types of programs, you know, software
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up a long agenda of House and Senate bills, many of them conforming or “orphan” measures that were amended with delete-all or strike-all amendments to place them in conference posture. Among those reported favorably were HB 5015 on the State Group Insurance Program, HB 5009 creating the Florida Accountability Office, HB 5013 on state-funded property reinsurance, HB 5201 on state financial accounting, HB 5203 on the Capitol Center, and HB 5501 on documentary stamp tax distributions. The committee also approved SB 1292 on public records exemptions for certain email addresses, SB 1290 on highway safety and motor vehicle agency changes, SB 26 on an uncontested claims settlement, SB 176 and SJR 174 on homestead property assessment for flood-mitigation improvements, and SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School procedures. Several substantive bills drew discussion. SB 924, covering fertility preservation services for cancer patients under the state health plan, received supportive comments from members and was reported favorably. SB 1160 expanded health insurance premium coverage for law enforcement officers and their families when catastrophic injury or death occurs in the line of duty or during official training, and it also passed. HB 1662, the Department of Transportation package, established or revised programs involving the Florida Transportation Academy, transportation research, rural transit, airport and seaport accountability, advanced air mobility, landscaping, and HOV lane changes; it was amended after testimony from the Florida Airports Council about landing-fee language and questions from members about AAM and HOV lane implementation, then reported favorably. The committee also heard and approved SB 600, which codifies a statewide manufacturing office and creates a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and grant framework, and SB 602, the fee bill tied to that campaign. That pair prompted the most extensive debate, with members asking about grant structure, eligibility, oversight, and whether the program could become a “slush fund”; the sponsor and Florida Makes said the program is aimed at small manufacturers, would be subject to rulemaking, and is intended to support training and modernization. SB 602 passed on a mostly party-line vote with Senator Pizzo voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, and routine lists in the Coast Guard. Feb 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • . about autopilot feature because drivers failed on the work and ended up in crash tests. with a software
Keywords: Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Feb 18th, 2025

Business & Commerce

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 18th, 2026 at 11:38 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 15, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We recently launched a tool we call Okami, and what it does is use software.
  • All of that now is done in software, so what took years is literally taking weeks or months, and you
  • now<01:04:09.359> is<01:04:09.599> done<01:04:09.760> in<01:04:09.920> software
  • <01:04:10.559> so<01:04:10.799> what of that now is done in software so what of that
  • now is done in software so what took<01:04:11.280> years<01:04:11.520> is<01:04:11.920
Keywords: 910, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (09/29/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, apparently the software that the LBA has does not do this. So, thus I did it myself.
  • Uh, apparently<00:09:53.040> the<00:09:53.360> software<00:09:54.240> that<00:09
  • :54.480> the<00:09:54.640> LBA<00:09:55.279> has apparently the software that the
  • LBA has apparently the software that the LBA has does<00:09:56.000> not<00:09:56.640> do
  • can't be a ratio of 25 taxpayer dollars with all these employees and all of this processing and software
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened with routine announcements, including new and absent members, a tribute to former chair Rep. Jess Edwards, and an explanation that Division 3 is advisory and will make recommendations to full Finance. Chair Mooney also distributed a self-created index to the budget binder and reviewed the committee’s options under House Rule 45. Members discussed scheduling a future visit to the Veterans Home in Tilton, with several October dates unavailable, and the chair said she would circulate possible dates. The committee also reviewed the second-year budget context and sources of funding, including surplus monies, existing and new revenue streams, grants, reappropriations, and the rainy day fund. The committee then took up several retained bills and repeatedly heard that their substance had already been addressed in the budget. House Bill 519, funding the Waypoint Youth and Young Adult Shelter, was moved ITL and passed 10-0. House Bill 547, county reimbursement funds, was also moved ITL and passed 10-0 after members noted the reimbursement had been included in HB 2. House Bill 570, repealing the prescription drug affordability board, was moved ITL and passed 10-0, with minority members saying they still believed the board had value but acknowledging the repeal had already occurred in HB 2. House Bill 704, concerning caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs, received the most discussion. Mr. Ripple explained that most items were already funded or suspended in the budget, leaving only the senior volunteer grant program unfunded. Chair Mooney offered amendment 2963H to fund the RSVP program at $180,000 for one year, contingent on surplus funds, and DHHS witnesses explained that RSVP is a federally funded AmeriCorps program that would be added to existing state licensing structures. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 10-0 vote. The committee then heard House Bill 751, which would require licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities and create an ombudsman-related complaint process. DHHS witnesses said the bill had been narrowed substantially from an earlier certification model with multiple positions and IT costs to a licensing model using existing department infrastructure, reducing the fiscal note to $211,000 for one position. They also said the ombudsman section was no longer needed because licensed facilities would fall under existing oversight. Members questioned how many facilities exist and whether licensing fees would cover costs; DHHS said it did not know the full provider landscape and that licensing revenue across the board does not cover the department’s costs. Rep. Daniels then proposed amendment 2964H to form a study committee because of the remaining questions and lack of a clear revenue stream, and the committee was still discussing that amendment when the transcript ended.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (05/06/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are given it on their computer, and at my school they have GoG Guardian software.
  • Please ask me questions about the GoG Guardian software.
  • <02:32:15.600> Guardian questions about the GoG Guardian questions about the GoG Guardian software
  • 32:17.920> that<02:32:18.160> in<02:32:18.399> the<02:32:19.200> and software
  • You can write that in the and software.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/04/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • In addition to having those vetted members, as well as having a HIPAA-compliant software setup, there
  • In addition to having those vetted members, as well as having a HIPAA-compliant software setup, there
  • having a HIPPA compliant, um, kind<01:43:13.520> of,<01:43:13.840> uh,<01:43:14.000> software
  • set<01:43:14.639> up,<01:43:15.199> uh,<01:43:15.360> there kind of, uh, software
  • set up, uh, there kind of, uh, software set up, uh, there are<01:43:15.760> audit<01:43:16.080
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (01/27/2026)

Environment and Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, as an engineer myself, I always think, okay, well, what's the first phase that we could do?
  • those sites, um, see how much land there's available, and then um rather than hire a third-party engineer
  • ,<00:22:49.440> I<00:22:49.679> always Um, as an engineer myself, I always Um, as an
  • engineer myself, I always think,<00:22:50.240> okay,<00:22:50.400> well,<00:22:50.559>
  • Um, so we are currently working with an online software vendor to have online capability.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, like, what data is collected as part of this software, this system of surveillance?
  • /c><00:14:53.120> part<00:14:53.400> of<00:14:53.520> this<00:14:53.760> software
  • <00:14:54.360> this<00:14:54.560> system um as part of this software this system um
  • as part of this software this system of<00:14:55.240> surveillance?
Bills: HF3753, HF4299, HF4700, HF4282, HF4139, HF3530, HF4031
Keywords: school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

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

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • In summary, we're basically asking for sufficient time to make the necessary software changes to update
  • sufficient time to make<01:04:12.359> the<01:04:12.440> necessary<01:04:13.160> software
  • <01:04:13.680> changes make the necessary software changes make the necessary software changes
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 83, which would require hotel keepers to give adequate notice of service disruptions to guests and third-party vendors. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but asked for amendments to restore remedies and add a nonwaiver provision, arguing that without penalties the measure would lack consequences and that consumers should not be able to waive the notice rights. Supporters, including Unite Here Local 5 and individual testifiers, said guests deserve transparency and meaningful recourse when disruptions occur, especially for labor disputes, construction, or other service interruptions that affect the experience they paid for. Hotel industry representatives, including the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, and hotel workers/testifiers, opposed the bill in its current form while offering amendments. They said the measure was too broad, difficult to implement, and could interfere with collective bargaining, third-party booking systems, and existing contracts. They also argued that some disruptions are not easily known in advance and that the bill unfairly singles out hotels compared with other industries. One testifier emphasized that notice should be required only for actual, known disruptions rather than potential events, and another raised concerns about applying the bill to properties not directly involved in a labor dispute. After the SB 83 testimony, the committee moved on to SB 2798, which would make permanent and expand statewide the agricultural enforcement pilot program created in 2025 and rename it the agricultural enforcement program. The chair introduced the measure and called on the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity as the first testifier, but the transcript excerpt ends before testimony or any vote on SB 2798.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • building a data center, as they're buying the concrete for the foundation and they're buying the software
  • they're concrete for the foundation and they're buying<01:19:54.239> the<01:19:54.480> software
  • c> out<01:19:55.360> of<01:19:55.520> state<01:19:55.760> or buying the software
  • from out of state or buying the software from out of state or overseas<01:19:56.560> that<01:
Bills: HF4133, HF3419
Keywords: homeowner's insurance, peace officer, property damage, just compensation, exclusion policy, corporate powers, entity law, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, cooperative, partnership, trust, foreign entity, campaign finance, election spending, political spending, ballot measure, ballot initiative
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Public Hearing - Thu Mar 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So not only would there be some software change costs to our current system if it were to become mandatory
  • <00:40:42.160> some So, not only would there be some So, not only would there be some software
  • :44.079> um<00:40:44.480> to<00:40:44.720> our<00:40:44.960> current software
  • change costs um to our current software change costs um to our current system<00:40:45.599> if
Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049
Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools