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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The river supports not just the wildlife and the life of the river, but the community, and it's a world-class
- evaluations to the Acquisition and Restoration Council, ARC, is the acronym.
- Are we eliminating it and do the powers transfer to the ARC then? You can go back and forth. Yes.
- So the ARC now, what they will do, essentially, is prioritize land both for government as well as for
- Amendment 1 funding requirement for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration would transfer to the ARC if
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several environmental bills and one appointment. SB 1422, as amended by a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, was reported favorably after support from Audubon Florida was noted. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification related to minimum flows and levels for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated recovery strategy; witnesses from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates criticized the plan as too delayed and too dependent on a single future water project, while committee members raised questions about funding and utility responsibility. Despite concerns, the committee approved the bill as a committee bill, with Senator Smith voting no.
The committee next heard SB 1510, as amended, which made technical changes to DEP-related provisions including B-MAP notice and timing, septic system requirements in Florida Springs areas, biosolids, fees, land acquisition, and rulemaking procedures. The main public testimony came from the Florida Springs Council, which opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness as harmful to spring restoration, while DEP and others supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 1196, a targeted siting bill restricting new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of large federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the practical effect to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, argued it would protect water resources and communities; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition argued it would limit local waste-disposal options and could force more landfilling. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which would require battery stewardship organizations and related recycling plans to keep batteries out of the waste stream. Industry and recycling representatives supported the bill, citing growing battery volumes and fire risks at recycling facilities. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. All measures were approved favorably except that Senator Smith voted against SPB 7034; the meeting then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- He had a recent case in the Marcel and the courtroom that went the wrong way of the intent of the law
- He had a recent case in the Marcel and the courtroom that went the wrong way of the intent of the law
- He had a recent case in the Marcel and the courtroom that went the wrong way of the intent of the law
- Under the proposed amendment, the party desiring additional insured status initiates the request to the
- of Louisiana; Kelly Minero, the Arc of Louisiana; and Lindsay Jones, the Arc of Louisiana, all present
Committee:
House Insurance
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any questions from the committee on the amendment?
- He had a recent case in the Marcel and the courtroom that went the wrong way of the intent of the law
- He had a recent case in the Marcel and the courtroom that went the wrong way of the intent of the law
- Under the proposed amendment, the party desiring additional insured status initiates the request to the
- Louisiana; Kelly Minero, the Arc of Louisiana; and Lindsay Jones, the Arc of Louisiana, all present
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on March 24 and first adopted minutes from several 2025 regular session meetings without objection. The committee then took up House Bill 941, which would modify the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act and clarify when additional insured coverage is enforceable in the oil and gas industry. The bill’s author and witnesses from the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and Expand Energy described it as a compromise reached after months of discussion among operators, contractors, insurers, and attorneys to codify the Marcel exception, reduce confusion over insurance coverage, renewal notice, group coverage, and deductible responsibility, and provide clearer guidance for litigation and claims. A substantive amendment adding a seven-day renewal notification period was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments.
The committee next heard House Bill 825, which revises the Stated Value Homeowners Policy Act and removes a requirement that the Department of Insurance mail notices about stated value policies to every policyholder in the state. The author said the bill was largely a cleanup measure after Senate changes, and the amendment package also clarified replacement cost language and added protections for insurance agents by removing a cause of action against them. Testimony in support came from insurance industry representatives and the Department of Insurance, and the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably with amendments.
After HB 825, the chair announced a brief recess because Representative Glorioso was not present for the next item. No votes were taken on the remaining matter before the recess.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- and Restoration Council, also known as ARC, and then by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement
- First, by the Acquisition and Restoration Council, also known as ARC, and then by the Board of Trustees
- The amendment, which, thanks to your wonderful staff, cleans up the language to ensure that both ARC
- both ARC and the Board of Trustees published the required information at least 30 days prior to their
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and approved several bills. SB 636 by Sen. Leek would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, with the sponsor and supporters describing it as a forward-looking beach management approach that could improve access to state and federal funding. Questions focused on whether the bill imposed an unfunded mandate and how it would affect existing designations; the sponsor said it was voluntary and not retroactive. Pepper Uchino of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association supported the proactive concept but stressed that funding remains the central issue. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also considered CS/SB 544 by Sen. Truenow, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS. The sponsor said the move would improve continuity and encourage more golf courses to enroll in BMPs, while maintaining existing environmental requirements and enforcement through DEP if problems arise. Senator Smith and an opponent from the Florida Springs Council questioned whether golf courses are truly agricultural and raised concerns about water quality protections and possible tax or land-use implications; supporters from the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association said the bill does not change taxation or existing nutrient reporting requirements. After a technical amendment, the bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no.
CS/SB 848 by Sen. Truenow, dealing with stormwater treatment and water quality enhancement areas, was also amended and reported favorably. The sponsor said the bill clarifies the difference between permanent, secured water quality credits and stormwater allocations, and the amendment would allow WQEAs to address new stormwater rule requirements until rulemaking is complete and make public-land reviews forward-looking only. A representative of Resource Environmental Solutions supported the measure and said it would help create a reliable market for water quality credits. The committee then approved CS/SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield, which strengthens public notice requirements for the sale or exchange of state conservation lands and extends similar notice requirements to water management districts; conservation groups and Sen. Smith supported the bill as a transparency measure. Finally, DEP presented its State Park Amenities Report, estimating nearly $759 million in repair and maintenance needs over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development across the state park system. The committee took no further action and adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The ayes have it, and the order is adopted. The question now comes on adoption of the order.
- the Day for the next session.
- President, before the body, Before the body is the appointment of the conferees on the part of the Senate
- That is why we over here in Minority Arc or Minority Crescent are calling on the governor to act swiftly
- My good friend mentioned some of the comments that were made from Minority Arc.
Summary:
The Senate first adopted an emergency preamble for H. 4521, establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Roder of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, by standing vote, with 8 in favor and none opposed. The chamber also suspended rules to refer several petitions to committee, including a resolution to rescind prior Article 5 constitutional convention applications and a petition on officer training related to stage suicides. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including legislation clarifying the duties of the Adjutant General and enhancing access and support for military-connected families, both with new drafts, and a bill designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which was ordered to a third reading.
A major portion of the session focused on the House’s nonconcurrence in the Senate’s amendment to the fiscal year 2025 supplemental budget and the appointment of a conference committee. Senators from both parties debated how to respond to the federal government shutdown and the threatened lapse in SNAP benefits, with repeated calls for the Commonwealth to use available state resources to prevent hunger, protect vulnerable residents, and seek federal reimbursement. Several members criticized the governor’s use of taxpayer-funded communications on the issue, while others defended the administration’s limited initial response and emphasized fiscal constraints. The Senate ultimately insisted on its amendment and appointed a conference committee consisting of Senators Rodrigues, Comerford, and O’Connor.
The chamber also passed several local and special bills, including measures exempting Natick’s assistant fire chief from civil service, authorizing sewer service in Sharon, changing the term of the elected moderator in Holden, updating Medford’s linkage exaction program, and establishing sick leave banks for Candy J. Pike and Kathleen Roder. The Senate later adopted amended resolutions calling on the President of the United States to release contingency funds for SNAP during the shutdown, adopted an order to adjourn to the following Monday, and then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- King has said, the arc of the universe bends towards justice, but we know it only does so if we bend
- the greed of the few in favor of generosity for the many.
- King has said, the arc of the universe bends towards justice, but we know it only does so if we bend
- The arc of the universe bends towards justice, but we know it only does so if we bend it by resisting
- The Secretary will take the roll.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 52 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:50 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The ayes have it. The House stands in recess until the hour of 1 p.m. The ayes have it.
- bill, the Disability Law Center, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the Arc of Massachusetts
- the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the Arc of Massachusetts, and Mass Advocates for
- I've been proud to work alongside advocates, such as the members of the Arc of Massachusetts, throughout
- The Arc has The Arc has fought for this across years of advocacy and for the dignity and full inclusion
Summary:
The House first adopted several resolutions from the Committee on Rules, including congratulations to four Eagle Scouts and recognition of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The chamber then took up a series of bills reported by Ways and Means and other committees, repeatedly suspending the rules to move them forward. These included the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, a Fall River land conveyance bill, a Belmont alcohol licensing bill, a Reading senior property tax exemption bill, and a Linfield funding transfer bill, with each measure advancing by amendment or being passed to a third reading or engrossment.
A major portion of the session focused on the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, with multiple members speaking in support. Supporters described the bill as a broad consumer privacy framework that would limit data collection, require consent for sensitive data, ban the sale of precise location data, restrict targeted advertising to minors, create consumer rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of data uses, and provide enforcement tools for the Attorney General and, in limited cases, a private right of action. Several members emphasized protections for reproductive health, immigrant communities, and neural data, while others argued the bill would not burden small businesses and would instead hold large data holders accountable. The House adopted the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading, then later passed the bill to be engrossed and enacted.
The House also considered and enacted Senate 2563, a bill updating language in the laws concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members described the measure as removing outdated and offensive terminology and replacing it with person-first language without changing substantive law. After debate, the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then enacted it by roll call. In addition, the House enacted the fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, House 5470, and approved a bill extending deadlines for Middleton and Milton, both by roll call votes with no opposition.
Later, the House took up a temporary summer 2026 local-option pilot allowing municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public consumption in designated districts. Supporters framed it as an economic development and tourism measure tied to major upcoming events, and the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then concurred with the Senate version. The session ended with the House adopting an adjournment order and adjourning to meet again the following Monday in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 52 Jun 4th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Disability Law Center, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the ARC of Massachusetts
- the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the ARC of Massachusetts, Mass Advocates for Children
- I've been proud to work alongside advocates, such as the members of the ARC of Massachusetts, throughout
- The ARC has fought for this across years of advocacy and for the dignity and full inclusion of people
- The ARC has fought for this across years of advocacy and for the dignity and full inclusion of people
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Supreme Court decision in ARC versus the Department of Developmental Services, and also honors the passage
- While the Lanterman Act originally established the entitlement to services, it will It was the ARC vs
- I would also like to recognize the dedicated board members from the ARC, as well as the Californians
- with developmental disabilities who benefit from the support of local ARC chapters, I'm so proud to have
- the on the floor and around the state.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The last set of amendments is to name the Act as the Streets to Success Act, and then to set the enactment
- the signature of the governor.
- And the other part of the bill is also providing the tools and the resources and the guidance to the
- The fees are paid at the time of the request. All right.
- But the transcript of the hearing or trial is not the same as the deed that's recorded in the public
Bills:
HB29 , HB39 , HB77 , HB153 , HB183 , HB211 , HB263 , HB299 , HB324 , HB519 , HB520 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB805 , HB823 , HB1004 , HB1011 , HB1018
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
insurance fund, retired employees, Ascension Parish, court clerks, premium costs, investment advisory board, HB 39, Act 283, peace officer, law enforcement officer, police certification, citizenship requirement, U.S. citizen, United States citizen, naturalization, lawful permanent resident, green card holder, immigration, public safety, law enforcement hiring
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
County and Municipal Government Apr 8th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- the request of the county treasurer.
- Effort between the Oklahoma Municipal League and the Association to extend the deadline for municipalities
- This allows the lien holder the...
- So if this was passed and the county does qualify in the future, the commissioners would have to adopt
- Turn it over for the next two votes or the two bills.
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, municipalities, city government, town government, property maintenance, nuisance abatement
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- So I appreciate the explanation of the previous question.
- So this varies based on the reason for not having the option in one specific case I can reference, the
- And then the concerns that some of the other senators have brought up about the safety of the regulations
- I declare the same to have passed. I'm going to move the gavel over to the vice chair.
- The two combined, so the cow numbers are staying the same, but the overall total numbers are down.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
poultry, agriculture, out-of-state processing, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, regulation, food safety, elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, milk, dairy, dairy farm, milk products, Grade A milk, pasteurization, raw milk, milk inspection
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to the speaker and the pro tem of the Senate.
- What's the difference? I didn't get the piece.
- The main thing we ran into with the bill.
- Further, the bill asks that those agencies report the cost of the work done, whether the job is complete
- No one wished to change the route. Clear the vote with the seven eyes.
Committee:
House General Government
Keywords:
2030 census, complete count committee, census outreach, decennial census, enumeration, population count, hard-to-count populations, hard-to-enumerate areas, State Data Center, Oklahoma Census, multilingual campaign, public outreach, school-based outreach, community organizations, minority groups, ethnic minorities, language minorities, self-response rate, census awareness, federal census
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- the</c> will uh change the the substance of the will uh change the the substance of the bill<00:11:38.000
- The amendment is for the the amendment. The amendment is for the members<00:11:45.920><c> now.
- the state to the ports and to the major industries.
- The amendment is adopted. the state to the ports and to the major the state to the ports and to the major
- </c> >> the record reflect the such. >> the record reflect the such.
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
HB130, Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, Sunset Law, sunset review, licensure board, professional geologists, geology, geologist licensing, board appointments, congressional district representation, gubernatorial appointments, state boards and commissions, professional licensing, regulatory board, Alabama Code 34-41-4, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining industry, petroleum industry, geological sciences
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The provider might then submit the patient's bill to the attorney rather than to the patient.
- Since they only sent the bills to the attorney and the attorney isn't the responsible... per the letter
- No problem sending the patient the bill, but in the cases where we also send the patient, the bills to
- Now that's not quite the way the bill is written, but the point is still the same.
- the work that they do, interpret the text. all the time.
Bills:
HB 1181 , HB3704 , HB1363 , HB1610 , HB1615 , HB1620 , HB3223 , HB1317 , HB2884 , HB2176 , HB4027 , HB1664 , HB933 , HB2613 , HB3353 , HB2086 , HB4101 , HB3441 , HB4145 , HB3455
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Justice will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
- the legislature and to the public.
- Section 22A-001 of the Government Code gives the Attorney General the authority to petition the Chief
- The contract, I mean, the guy, the company did it for, gave him the specs.
- the government the exemption...
Bills:
HB 1181 , HB3704 , HB1363 , HB1610 , HB1615 , HB1620 , HB3223 , HB1317 , HB2884 , HB2176 , HB4027 , HB1664 , HB933 , HB2613 , HB3353 , HB2086 , HB4101 , HB3441 , HB4145 , HB3455
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Civil Judiciary REVISION 2: HB4094 and HB3407 - Added Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the end of the event. She has to park way at the end of the south parking lot, right?
- The second part of the And the second, correct, the second part of that question is, and you had also
- The way the bill is written, the burden of proof still lies upon the prosecutor. Okay, great.
- Is that the intent of the law? And can that potentially be the effect of the law?
- You were on the bottom of the list and you're still on the bottom of the list.
Bills:
HB1453 , HB2933 , HB2941 , HB2945 , HB2959 , HB3087 , HB3094 , HB3297 , HB3298 , HB3319 , HB3321 , HB3386 , HB3453 , HB3471 , HB3505 , HB3510 , HB3544 , HB3549 , HB3652 , HB3727 , HB3791 , HB3845 , HB3906 , HB4119 , HB4125 , HB4126 , HB4198 , HB4236 , HB4425 , HB4343 , HB4094 , HB3407
Committee:
House Civil Judiciary
Keywords:
foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- That's not the intent of the bill.
- in the county in which the executor the administrator of the guardian was appointed in the horse and
- My belief at the end of the day is that it would be between the DA, the judge, and possibly the jury
- ' the word 'shall' and inserting the words 'may' at the discretion of the court.
- The author waves. The clerk will call the roll.
Bills:
SB1638 , SB504 , SB2072 , SB1283 , SB1216 , SB1655 , SB2011 , SB1643 , SB1446 , SB1256 , SB1258 , SB1441 , SB1224 , SB1448 , SB1496 , SB1597 , SB1621 , SB1827 , SB2066 , SB2104
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
Governmental Tort Claims Act, liability limits, claims, medical negligence, tort reform, state liability, public health, claims adjustment, compensation limits, SB504, marriage, child marriage, minor marriage, age of consent, minimum marriage age, underage marriage, teen marriage, parental consent, judicial approval, marriage license
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- any comments on any of the bills before the committee this morning.
- Now we will move on to the business of the day.
- Julie Sherman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration
- Julie Sherman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration
- Jasmine Lopez, Project Coordinator with The Arc, California, in support. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we will move on to the business of the day.
- Julie Sherman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration
- Julie Sherman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration
- Jasmine Lopez, Project Coordinator with The Arc California, is also in support. Thank you.
- The motion is due pass to the Senate floor. Ciarto?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations met with a quorum and heard a large suspense-file agenda, with the Department of Finance declining to comment on any of the measures. The chair reminded witnesses to focus on fiscal impacts. Most bills were taken up quickly because authors had waived presentation and there was no public testimony or committee discussion; those measures were moved to the suspense file without objection, including SB 867, SB 868, SB 934, SB 869, SB 1202, SB 907, SB 1262, SB 923, SB 1057, SB 955, SB 1046, SB 1237, SB 970, SB 972, SB 978, SB 1105, SB 991, SB 1015, SB 1021, SB 1222, SB 1023, SB 1261, SB 1030, SB 1039, SB 1042, SB 1052, SB 1077, SB 1114, SB 1149, SB 1160, SB 1342, SB 1399, SB 1422, SB 1161, SB 1166, SB 1330, SB 1191, SB 1378, SB 1197, SB 1220, SB 1255, SB 1394, and SB 1420.
The committee briefly heard testimony on a few measures. SB 869 drew opposition from the California Restaurant Association, while SB 1052 and SB 1255 received support from advocates including The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration, The Arc California, and the Campaign for College Opportunity. SB 1422 also received support from the California Undocumented Higher Education Coalition. No opposition was recorded on those supportive measures, and no substantive committee debate was noted.
Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1106, which would shorten the deadline for data brokers to comply with a user’s request to delete personal data from 45 days to 30 days. He stated the bill would have no fiscal impact beyond routine regulatory system updates. The committee adopted a due-pass motion on SB 1106, voting 5-0 to send it to the Senate floor, and then placed the item on call for additional members to add on before later closing the roll with a final 5-0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.