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FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Criminal Justice Dec 9th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • that routes directly to a public safety answering point, and allow a victim to create a numerical code
  • And then the second part of the bill modernizes Florida's address confidentiality program.
  • Overall, this bill will position Florida to explore this modern, silent emergency alert option that can
  • She gets fired because he keeps showing up on the job.
  • But if they have that code, you know, for real, this person is really in dire trouble.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met with several members excused and first took up SB 350, which clarifies public records protections for crime victims and extends temporary confidentiality to law enforcement officers involved in use-of-force incidents for 72 hours, with a possible written extension up to 60 days. Senator Graal said the bill was intended to align with the Florida Constitution’s victim definition and to address privacy concerns without allowing indefinite withholding. Testimony from Marsy’s Law and the Florida PBA supported the measure, though there were questions about the 60-day period. The committee reported SB 350 favorably. The committee then considered two domestic violence-related bills by Senator Berman. CS/SB 296, after a delete-all amendment, directs a study of a secure web-based alert platform that would give domestic violence victims a unique phone number and code-based emergency alert system, and it expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. Several speakers, including survivors and advocates, described the need for safer ways to seek help without alerting abusers. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 298 similarly expanded confidentiality protections for the Haven Coordinating Council records to cover dating violence victims, and it was also reported favorably. Later, the committee heard SB 398, which updates Florida statutes by replacing the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” including conforming changes to the offense severity ranking chart. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which changes resisting-an-officer language, removes references to lawful or unlawful duty in favor of “any duties,” and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses requiring a life sentence. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating a statutory protection against force when an officer knows an arrest is unlawful. Despite those objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 168 on public nuisances, which expands nuisance law to include gambling houses, increases penalties, allows attorney fees, and authorizes foreclosure for unpaid fees, and CS/SB 54, which after amendment focuses on medical examiner procedures and reporting related to violent offenders and toxicology/psychotropic drug review. Both bills were reported favorably. The meeting ended after members recorded additional affirmative votes and the committee adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • kind of code in the country touches. kind of code in the country touches.
  • I really truly believe that this is an effort to modernize our tax code so that it actually aligns with
  • Internal Revenue Code Section 2031. Internal Revenue Code Section 2031.
  • Um, it's mobile, it's detached from places and specific code and a budget to meet our public code and
  • . code. code.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard presentations on two tax bills: House File 4123, by Representative Agbaje, would expand Minnesota’s net investment income tax to include certain business income, especially income from S corporations and LLCs not subject to federal self-employment taxes, while keeping the current rate and million-dollar threshold; she said it would raise an estimated $88.7 million next year. House File 4616, by Chair Gomez, would impose a 1% annual tax on fortunes above $10 million. Gomez framed the bill as a response to growing wealth inequality and argued that wealthy households and large fortunes should contribute more to public services, while Agbaje said her bill would broaden the tax base and help meet state needs. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, Erica Mominee of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Lauren Richards, and teacher Kristen Sinicariello, said the bills would help address wealth and income inequality and provide needed revenue for public health, education, and other public services. They pointed to federal tax cuts for high-income households, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and strains on state agencies and schools. Richards said small businesses already pay more than large corporations like Amazon, and Sinicariello argued that higher revenue would support classrooms and help equalize opportunity. Opponents, including Brian Cook of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Danielson of the Minnesota Business Partnership, and John Beschi of NFIB Minnesota, warned that both bills would hurt business competitiveness and investment. They argued that HF 4123 would effectively create a new higher tax tier for pass-through businesses and that HF 4616 would be difficult to administer, could force sales of illiquid assets, and could discourage entrepreneurship and capital investment. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee moved through bill presentations and public testimony before member discussion.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Wed Jan 8, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Fire Council, Gary Lum, is the administrative specialist.
  • UI did last year with the modernization UI did last year with the modernization project<00:17:47.919
  • <01:18:46.000> so automating things and and modernizing so automating things and and modernizing
  • , to our 2020/2018 code and then onto the 21 model codes.
  • 2020 current codes to our 2020 2018<06:08:16.558> code<06:08:17.160> and<06:08:17.360><
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Finance held an informational briefing with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations on its budget, staffing, and operations. The director reviewed department leadership and reported on recruitment and retention efforts, including a 14% vacancy rate, a 10.5% workforce increase from filling 189 positions, and the Hela Imua internship program, which has placed 516 interns since inception and led to 62 permanent hires. The department also described modernization efforts, including the UI Huakai project and the Disability Compensation Division’s electronic case management system, and said the unemployment compensation trust fund exceeded $71.5 million, triggering Schedule C for calendar year 2025. The department’s main budget requests included $2.9 million for fiscal year 2026 to support maintenance and operations of the electronic case management system, plus restoration of two enforcement specialist positions. Officials said those positions are needed to address a decline in investigators from 11 to six since 2009, improve compliance, and handle Hawaii Compliance Express certificate work. Additional requests included two human resources specialists to address recruitment backlogs, two labor enforcement specialists to reduce a backlog of Chapter 104 prevailing wage and wage cases, and two positions for the Office of Community Services to expand immigrant services and access centers. The department also discussed federal funding for unemployment insurance and workforce programs, including National Dislocated Worker Grants and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds, and said some funding is received in increments and may require extensions. Members asked about Kauai inspection coverage, federal funding uncertainty, the size of the special unemployment insurance fund, and whether the department could ramp up staffing during a future crisis. Officials said Kauai is currently served by inspectors from Honolulu and there are no plans to open a permanent island position because of staffing constraints. They said the department is meeting federal guidelines and is not in jeopardy, and that the special unemployment insurance fund has about $10 million, with current UI operations funded at a little over $15 million, meaning the fund may need to cover roughly $5 million if federal support declines. The director said the department would use the special fund to supplement shortfalls, but noted that federal funding cuts and the loss of ARPA support have already affected operations.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We look forward to a strong relationship with the Kentucky Fire Commission for years to come.
  • It is no longer compliant with building codes.
  • we cannot offer with building codes we cannot offer modern<00:12:05.519> scientific<00:12:06.040
  • > instruction<00:12:06.959> at<00:12:07.200> one<00:12:07.320> of modern
  • scientific instruction at one of modern scientific instruction at one of our<00:12:07.560> largest
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met for its first meeting and heard an update from KCTCS President Dr. Ryan Corral. He opened with a brief report on flood impacts across the state, noting damage at Big Sandy and Hazard, support for displaced faculty and staff, emergency student aid, and the use of campuses as shelters and Red Cross sites. He then outlined KCTCS’s role as the state’s largest postsecondary system, serving about 107,000 students across 16 colleges and 70 campuses, with strong enrollment growth, major dual credit and GED operations, and a large workforce-training mission. Corral emphasized student support needs such as food, housing, and mental health services, and said KCTCS wants to expand work with incarcerated populations and recovery communities. Corral also described system changes focused on compliance, stability, leadership development, property disposal, and curriculum review. He said KCTCS has addressed prior audit findings, is conducting additional audits, has sold or is selling several buildings, and has removed 400 underutilized credentials to better align programs with employer needs. He highlighted transfer agreements with the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University, and said KCTCS is working to align training with employers and local governments. He also discussed the system’s response to House Bill 6 and the $90 million appropriated for an efficient operations and innovation plan, including three proposed capital projects: a Somerset Community College facility for diesel, automotive, welding, HVAC, CAD, and 3D printing; replacement of an outdated Louisville building; and a South Central/Glasgow allied health facility to expand nursing and related programs. In response to questions, Corral said the Blue Oval SK training building in Glendale is open and operational, though workforce demand there has been slower than initially expected, and that KCTCS is working with the company and state officials to cover operating costs. Members praised KCTCS’s workforce role and flexibility in meeting employer needs statewide. Representative Moll also commented on the system’s progress and importance to Kentucky’s workforce development. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 01/23/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, the bill's aim is to modernize the way in which we, um, produce and issue, um, PCR refunds. thank
  • In 2024, a modernization bill passed both bodies but didn't make it across the finish line.
  • In 2024, a modernization bill passed both bodies but didn't make it across the finish line.
  • They will just modernize and add the PCR form to that online filing capability.
  • receipts could you produce a QR code receipts could you produce a QR code that<01:15:56.760>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 6th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're figuring out through other already authorized means under local government code.
  • So whether we're In the modern world, and it really impacts every social outcome.
  • The same air, water, worker safety, building codes—all that stuff; none of that changes.
  • For context, that is the output of a natural gas-fired peaker plant.
  • building codes, because if you look at the most modern building codes, that means as we build, we're
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Dec 9th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then the second part of the bill modernizes Florida's address confidentiality program.
  • Overall, this bill will position Florida to explore this modern, silent, emergency alert option that
  • She gets fired because he keeps showing up on the job.
  • , and they will know where... ...code, put it in the phone, and be able to get help.
  • But if they have that code, you know, for real, this person is really in dire trouble.
Summary: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 350 on public records for crime victims. Senator Graal explained that the bill clarifies victim privacy protections under the Florida Constitution and extends temporary confidentiality to the identity of an officer involved in a use-of-force incident for 72 hours, with a possible 60-day extension by written agency findings. Supporters including Marcy’s Law representatives and the Florida PBA said the measure protects victims and officers while preserving public access, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 296 and SB 298, both by Senator Berman. SB 296, as amended, directs a feasibility study for a secure web-based silent alert system for domestic violence victims and expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. SB 298 similarly extends address confidentiality protections to dating violence victims. Both bills received supportive testimony from advocates, including survivors and organizations such as Florida NOW and the Alliance for Safety and Justice, and both were reported favorably. Members also approved SB 398, which replaces references to “child pornography” in Florida statutes with “child sexual abuse material,” and SB 168, which expands public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increases enforcement tools such as penalties, attorney fees, and foreclosure on unpaid fees. SB 54, as amended, was also reported favorably; the amendment broadened the bill’s scope from “mass shooter” to “violent offender,” clarified medical examiner duties, and added reporting requirements related to toxicology and psychotropic substances. The most debated measure was SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which would revise resistance-to-arrest provisions and add an automatic life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, but the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and some senators raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating language about unlawful arrests. After debate, the committee reported SB 156 favorably, with Vice Chair Smith voting no. Several other members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on multiple bills before adjournment.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Rules Apr 8th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's take up Amendment bar code 2, 7, 5, 6, for a senator.
  • marshal from adopting into Florida building code or the the Fire Prevention code.
  • We appreciate efforts to modernize the process.
  • It modernizes our laws are intangible assets. Section 3 of the bill adopt a modern approach.
  • On Uniform commercial code. Senator Grall.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Taxes - 04/03/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • is way I look at it uh, modernizing is way I look at it modernizing<00:05:20.560> the<00:05:21.440
  • Eagles Nest maintains a fire department with emergency response teams.
  • Since we now have additional responsibilities for fighting local forest fires, we need a new fire truck
  • fires, we need<00:59:02.160> a<00:59:02.400> new<00:59:02.640> fire<00:59:02.960
  • <01:09:41.600> We've Minnesota state building code. We've Minnesota state building code.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Emergency Management Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Emergency Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • Aris Franco here on behalf of the California Fire Chiefs Association and the Fire District Association
  • infrastructure and into a more modern internet protocol system.
  • When you think about things like the Los Angeles fires, after the smoke and the fires are done, people
  • It's not just about fires.
  • It's not just about fires.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 6, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • All of the codes.
  • They're prescriptive in the building code.
  • Or start a fire.
  • We have heat pump pool heaters and gas-fired pool heaters.
  • Mechanical contractors work on heat pumps and gas-fired equipment.
Summary: The subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on reducing or modernizing professional regulation. HB 6015, by Rep. Oliver, repeals the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute to allow businesses more flexibility in container materials; members joked about the possibility of a Home Depot bucket, and the bill passed 16-0. HB 339, by Rep. Abbott, creates an alternative temporary licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers based on employer recommendation and exam passage, but members raised concerns about qualifications, liability, and oversight; Abbott said he was open to amendments, and the bill passed 14-1 with Rep. Overdorf dissenting. HB 139, by Rep. Lopez, allows pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms instead of only printed forms; a technical amendment added readability and placement requirements for digital forms, and the bill passed unanimously. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, lets the Department of Corrections coordinate with DBPR boards so inmates who complete licensure-related classes can receive credit toward professional licensure; supporters framed it as a second-chance and workforce bill, an amendment clarified that DBPR handles professions without boards, and the bill passed favorably 15-0. The committee then received a presentation from DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin on the department’s role overseeing more than 1.7 million businesses and professionals across over 30 fields. She highlighted enforcement and complaint data, including more than 24,000 inspections and complaints handled in the last fiscal year, a preference for education and voluntary compliance over formal discipline, and the department’s alternative dispute resolution program, which returned $2.7 million to consumers and saved $270,000 in costs. Griffin also reviewed recent deregulatory and efficiency efforts, including endorsement/reciprocity reforms, fee waivers, reduced processing times, and shorter call wait times, and said DBPR is continuing to look for ways to cut red tape while protecting public safety. Members questioned Griffin about permitting, continuing education, complaint processing, board vacancies, fraud in cosmetology and construction, coordination with other agencies, and whether schools can block students from taking state exams over unpaid tuition. DBPR staff said complaints are generally processed within 60 days, schools cannot bar graduates from taking the exam because of tuition debt, and the department works with other agencies when issues cross jurisdictional lines. The panel discussion that followed featured industry representatives from landscape architecture, building/code administration, pools, roofing, construction, HVAC/electrical, and hospitality, who generally supported reducing local permitting burdens, standardizing requirements, improving reciprocity and training pathways, and using technology and clearer scopes of work to make licensure and inspections more efficient.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance May 14th, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is no such program for modern horizontal wells, even though they're producing the same part. ..
  • .program for modern horizontal wells, even though they're producing the same product.
  • The Railroad Commission... program for modern horizontal wells, even though they're producing the same
  • It's a local bill that's going to improve policies for the San Antonio Fire and Police Retiree Health
  • We'll open public testimony and call up Christopher Lutton from the San Antonio Fire and Police...
Bills: HB42
Summary: The committee heard Senator Flores lay out the committee substitute for HB 2894, which would expand state reimbursement eligibility for local governments disproportionately affected by the disabled veterans homestead exemption. Flores said the bill would add certain municipalities in Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties if lost ad valorem tax revenue equals or exceeds 10% of general revenue, while existing recipients would remain under the current 2% threshold. Lampasas and Bell County officials and the City of Killeen testified in support, describing significant revenue losses and urging adequate funding. One witness, Howard Avery, argued any reimbursement should be counted as property tax revenue for voter-approval rate purposes to avoid a windfall. The committee later adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably, with one nay. The committee also heard SB 782, which would create a temporary severance tax exemption for restimulated inactive oil and gas wells, intended to encourage investment in mature wells. The Comptroller explained the revised fiscal note as effectively zero because the wells are currently marginal and not generating meaningful tax revenue, while industry witnesses said the bill could extend well life, support local economies, and reduce orphan-well liabilities. Public testimony was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Members then heard HB 3033, a DPS-related grant program funded by voluntary $3 donations on driver’s license and ID applications to support nonprofits aiding injured or fallen DPS officers and their families, including memorial highway signs. The DPS Officers Association supported the bill, citing existing foundation assistance and the need for a steady funding stream. The committee later reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered SB 524, which would permanently extend the franchise tax and fee exemption for qualifying veteran-owned businesses for their first five years; testimony from a veteran business owner and veterans advocates supported the measure, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported it favorably. Additional measures were laid out and left pending or voted out: HB 3594, a local San Antonio retiree health care fund bill with agreed changes for contributions, spouse benefits, and remarriage rules, was supported by stakeholders and reported favorably; HB 4738 would repeal small administrative fees tied to certain loans and was reported favorably; HB 42 on HEAF funding and HB 5246 on the Texas Space Commission were heard and left pending. The committee also reported HB 3474, a cleanup bill for the Pension Review Board’s investment performance review schedule, and HB 2802, the Austin firefighter retirement fund bill, both favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 1056, which would allow gold and silver held in the Texas Bullion Depository to function as legal tender through debit-card transactions. Supporters framed it as a way to use hard assets and expand financial options, while bankers and some senators raised major operational, consumer-protection, tax, and constitutional questions; the bill remained under discussion as testimony began.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On August 17, Joshua and his team responded to a 911 call for a basement fire.
  • Joshua and his call for a basement fire.
  • who run away from fire, but you all ran toward it.
  • <03:24:56.800> power be doing any more uh coal fired power be doing any more uh coal fired
  • In my district, I have a coal-fired plant that was built in 2010.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 7th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Administrative Rules Committee Jun 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Administrative Rules Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • , it's just reiterated in administrative code because all of our HR stuff is in administrative code.
  • A regulatory analysis was not required by North Dakota Century Code.
  • without the grounds otherwise required under Century Code 28-32-03.
  • code.
  • We proposed a new chapter of North Dakota Administrative Code.
Keywords: 908, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/25/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • I authored the Shortline Infrastructure Modernization, or SLIM, tax credit, which was enacted as part
  • so I would be more looking at this code so I would be more comfortable<00:14:51.160> signing<
  • We do also use prescribed fire as a tool to manage our prairies.
  • <01:04:49.720> public working to repair and modernize public working to repair and modernize
  • As many of you may know, Minnesota has a huge marriage penalty built into our tax code.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:10:49.519> of program and you know a modernization of program and you know a modernization
  • Um, it lacks a lot of modern instructional spaces. Uh, it lacks spaces for student engagement.
  • <01:21:47.520> Uh<01:21:47.760> it's of modern instructional spaces.
  • Uh it's of modern instructional spaces.
  • Meg and her team have heat maps on all of our buildings with color codings on how we're doing.
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state fire code since the early 2000s, and it's been a part of the building code since the early
  • code, um, uh, the way most of the fire code, um, uh, the way most of the<03:07:19.120> fire<03
  • Um current fire code as written today.
  • Um we have our fire code is like that.
  • of the fire code to be a fire chief?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:03 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, it modernizes how the Public Regulation Commission is organized so that it can better respond
  • PRC to adapt in both the short and long term, especially on issues like renewable energy, grid modernization
  • And as the representative mentioned, it modernizes the system, promotes transparency, and it's a good
  • Right now, the Office of State Engineer is enforcing the Water Code using penalties written in 1907,
  • Keep in mind, these boards hire and fire university presidents. They set tuition.
Keywords: 996, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:
  • , Human Resources Code, and what we know to be- sound correctional practices.
  • Board and I'll be presenting the summary of recommendations for the Commission on Fire Protection.
  • The chair calls Mike Wisco, Executive Director for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
  • Agency Chief for the Commission on Fire Protection.
  • Fires.
Keywords: 1184, house, all