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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • that must be spent locally, creates new felony penalties for damaging or shooting into autonomous vehicles
  • It requires a $300,000 FDOT study on the long-term impacts of electric and alternative fuel vehicles
  • On relief of the State of Danielle Maudsley by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Senator
  • Okay, Senators, we're going to go on to tab number eight: Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles by Senator
  • You're recognized. ...to tab number eight, Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles by Senator Trumbull.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 12th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • that must be spent locally, creates new felony penalties for shooting into or damaging autonomous vehicles
  • statute, and requires a $300,000 FDOT study on the long-term impacts of electric and alternative fuel vehicles
  • On relief of the State of Danielle Maudsley by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Senator
  • Okay, Senators, we're going to go on to tab number eight, Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles by Senator
  • Trumbull. ...to tab number eight, Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles by Senator Trumbull.
Summary: The committee heard and voted on several transportation, labor, claims, customer service, and land-use bills. CS/CS SB 1220, a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over areas such as trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, toll revenue use, and transportation technology, was amended to limit some local restrictions on personal delivery devices and clarify FDOT coordination language; it drew support from several delivery and mobility companies and Orange County raised concerns about local veto power, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act bill, would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce; it received extensive support from labor advocates, reentry advocates, and workers describing high fees and unstable labor-pool practices, and it was also reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 2, a claims bill providing relief to the estate of Daniel Mosley under a settlement with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and SB 26, another claims bill providing $2.2 million in relief to the estate of Mark Legata for injuries linked to FDOT negligence. SB 1352, dealing with motor vehicles, would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure/confiscation, allow disabled veterans to retain DV plate alphanumeric designations, ban plate covers and overlays that obscure plates, and route certain online renewals to the customer’s county tax collector; it passed with support from the Florida Tax Collector’s Association. SB 1192, a pilot program for callback queues at state agencies, would let callers to Commerce and DCF request a callback while keeping their place in line, and it was reported favorably without opposition. A lengthy discussion centered on CS/CS SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments over 10,000 acres, require a 60% land set-aside, and shift initial review to the Department of Commerce before local government implementation. County, planning, environmental, and public-interest witnesses raised concerns about preemption of local land-use authority, automatic approval timelines, unclear reserve-area definitions, and whether the conservation set-aside would be meaningful; supporters said it was a forward-looking growth-management tool. The committee adopted an amendment, but members continued to question local government role, public input, public safety, and conservation standards. Despite opposition from some members, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also noted SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the meeting adjourned after the final roll calls.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We passed another bill that eliminated inspections for all vehicles.
  • This bill does not—it's one vehicle.
  • So we've done over 100 of them. ...mod vehicles.
  • He was shot through the side door of his vehicle.
  • She approached her vehicle cautiously, but was unable to avoid the ambush.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> vehicle bill. vehicle bill.
  • This includes incorporating virtual currency into our unclaimed property regime, fixing and adding unclaimed
  • </c> unclaimed property statutes. unclaimed property statutes.
  • </c><01:47:27.440><c> We</c> compromise on unclaimed property. We compromise on unclaimed property.
  • </c> insurance benefits to our unclaimed insurance benefits to our unclaimed property<01:47:43.600><c
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 5th, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Relative to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission law, to provide for a private right of action for
  • kind of, I'm just, it talks about trade associations and then it talks about the Louisiana Motor Vehicle
  • This bill is dealing specifically with RS 32:12:53.1, which is dealing with the Louisiana Motor Vehicle
  • But basically, Louisiana has no framework to accept custody or manage unclaimed digital assets, leaving
  • HB 947 establishes a clear owner-protected regime for unclaimed digital assets modeled on legislation
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, House Bill 4142 addresses a safety enforcement gap in Walker County where commercial vehicles are
  • constables as weight enforcement officers, giving the, giving them the ability to deter the commercial vehicle
  • , vehicles from illegally bypassing the inspection station.
  • It's, uh, this bill relates to the offense of passing certain vehicles on the highway when they're.
  • Is on is on the total gross weight of the vehicle, not on the axle, correct? It does two things.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 20th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • They don't need vehicles. They just need some leadership. I think you've thought it out thoroughly.
  • Louisiana's unclaimed property law simply does not address... ...a million people.
  • Louisiana's unclaimed property law simply does not address these assets.
  • I'm the director of unclaimed property.
  • Oh, okay, not like unclaimed property that you get.
Summary: The committee took up several House measures. HCR 66, as amended, asked Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development to study rural parish assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities, and it was moved forward without objection. HB 387, a clarification to allow the fire marshal’s office to review architectural and engineering plans equally, also passed favorably without objection. HB 1223, which would have LED promote Louisiana’s clinical trial capacity and adjust internal review board processes, was amended and moved favorably. HB 950, aimed at helping older adults recognize and avoid fraud through materials and resources from the Office of Elderly Affairs, was reported favorably. HB 975, a routine measure to recreate the Public Service Commission, was also reported favorably. HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, was amended and moved favorably. HB 1222, described as a Grocery Initiative Act to let LED identify ways to address food deserts and food insecurity, was introduced near the end of the meeting. The most extensive debate centered on HB 617, a consumer transparency bill requiring mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing. The author said the bill was intended to curb hidden fees and help consumers compare prices, with examples such as hotel resort fees and automatic restaurant service charges. Supporters argued it would improve transparency, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups said the bill was too broad, vague about terms like “total price,” unclear on enforcement and penalties, and could create compliance burdens and litigation risk, especially for small businesses. Housing advocates opposed the bill’s housing carve-out, arguing it could weaken renters’ ability to bring unfair-practice claims. Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection. The committee also heard lengthy testimony on HB 797, which would create a Bayou Gold certification for certain transactional gold vendors that meet state-defined standards such as segregation, insurance, and nearby storage. The sponsor said the goal was to give consumers confidence and encourage vendors to keep gold closer to Louisiana, while critics argued the program would amount to a state endorsement of private companies, create misleading consumer impressions, and expose the state to confusion or liability. The bill drew opposition from the Sound Money Defense League and others, but the committee ultimately reported HB 797 favorably, with the understanding it still had to go to Finance. HB 1228, a hearing-aid cleanup bill updating definitions, contracts, testing periods, and licensing rules, was also moved favorably without objection.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Apr 21st, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is House Bill 947 by Representative Mina, relative to unclaimed digital assets, to provide
  • Louisiana's unclaimed property law simply does not address these assets.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This amendment clarifies the existing transportation benefit to include vans as well as other vehicles
  • It allows inmates selected for the CDL program to be allowed to drive state-owned vehicles while going
  • It allows inmates selected for the CDL program to be allowed to drive state-owned vehicles while going
  • Senate Bill 598 also addresses the handling of unclaimed remains, allowing licensed providers to dispose
  • It also updates certain unclaimed property definitions, including a reference change to abandoned property
Summary: The committee first took up appointments, recommending confirmation of James Patrick Grambling and Brian J. Aungst on a single favorable vote. It then heard and approved several committee bills, including CS/CS/SB 1260 on building code inspections, which directs the Department of Management Services to contract with private providers for plan review and inspections; CS/SB 1668 on NICA, which updates benefits, oversight, funding, and immunity language; SB 1300 on a workforce/CDL training program for selected nonviolent inmates; CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services; CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming enforcement; CS/SB 934 on Florida Keys affordable housing tax exemptions; and CS/CS/SB 1452, an agency bill updating DFS programs and licensing rules. Each of those bills was reported favorably after committee debate and, in several cases, amendments were adopted. The committee spent substantial time on CS/CS/SB 1510, the DEP package, which reorganizes environmental rulemaking and land acquisition authority, expands septic-to-sewer and nutrient-reduction requirements in sensitive areas, updates stormwater and resilience provisions, and revises related permitting and grant programs. Two amendments were adopted, including one adding solar-energy and stormwater-related provisions and another removing septic disclosure reporting language. Testimony included support from DEP and concerns from environmental advocates about septic timelines and implementation. The bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/CS/SB 1566 on local government budget transparency, requiring counties and municipalities to post budgets and related materials online for extended periods in a standardized format. The League of Cities opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate, while the sponsor argued it would improve taxpayer access and accountability; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 7034, a rule ratification for minimum flows and levels for the lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers and priority springs, with testimony focused on the proposed Water First restoration strategy, conservation measures, and concerns about water quality, funding, and local opposition. The transcript ends during closing remarks on that ratification bill, before a final vote is shown.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This amendment clarifies existing transportation benefits through vans and other vehicles with family
  • This program allows them to drive state-owned vehicles, will go with them on road testing, and requires
  • Senate Bill 598 also addresses the issue of unclaimed remains.
  • application and appointment process by eliminating redundant requirements and also updates certain unclaimed
  • Management Services to market the state's insurance and it keeps the 15 million dollar cap on the state's Unclaimed
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Um, currently the state treasurer handles unclaimed property.
  • Um, currently the state treasurer handles unclaimed property.
  • Again, um I need to know about, and if you got family members, again, this is under unclaimed property
  • </c> &gt;&gt; in unclaimed property as a whole. &gt;&gt; in unclaimed property as a whole.
  • So if you over as unclaimed property.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • The suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, triggering a high-speed pursuit through Atoka County.
  • Stringtown, where the suspect collided with a truck carrying a young family, severely damaging the vehicle
  • The stolen vehicle and fled into a nearby tree line, where he assumed a concealed sniper position.
  • family, particularly the young children, were caught in the crossfire and unable to escape the mangled vehicle
  • As they did so, the suspect resumed firing, this time aiming directly at the officers in the vehicle.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Feb 4th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's take up tab for Senate Bill 684 on electronic signatures associated with total loss vehicles and
  • It will allow electronic signatures to be used on total loss vehicles and vessels, require insurance
  • They expect convenience and speed, and motor vehicle sales finance companies have responded by offering
  • It also updates certain unclaimed property definitions, including a reference change to abandoned property
  • not an insurance company, but creating vehicles by which they can compete with insurance companies,
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.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 24th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • The converter pays the dealer. for the cab and chassis, and then customizes the vehicle by installing
  • Once the vehicle is complete, the end buyer pays the converter directly. directly and either picks up
  • the vehicle from the location or arranges for delivery.
  • So these are all incomplete. vehicles.
  • Yeah, our vehicle titles and registration...
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • not motor vehicles, to have a fingerprint employee at each and every location.
  • So our hours for operations for vehicle traffic or regular passenger vehicles going southbound is all
  • There's not a single vehicle that is assessed a toll charge going south.
  • That allow for the passage of hazardous materials on commercial vehicles.
  • Loss of access to their vehicle could also mean loss of employment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • vehicles, and trailers to reduce fraud associated with tax evasion.
  • vehicles, to have a fingerprinted employee at each and every location.
  • The hours for operations for vehicle traffic or regular passenger vehicles going southbound is all day
  • So should a commercial vehicle be...
  • Loss of access to their vehicle could also mean loss of employment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the scene of an accident, Deputy Garcia was using his patrol vehicle to redirect traffic onto the
  • The bill pertains to vehicle transport on the Galveston Port Ferry. Is that House Bill 787?
  • The vehicle was struck on the side of the road while responding to a call.
  • , and parking enforcement vehicles to the move over slow down list.
  • But is there... ...some visible indication on the vehicles of these public servants?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 26th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is then sent to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for public posting.
  • These vehicles can help secure the border and secure our schools.
  • So you can only get one vehicle per year. You could get three, right?
  • We already own the vehicles, correct?
  • Everything that our agency needs comes from this budget: new vehicles, vehicle maintenance, equipment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, the board is requesting funding to... replace 8 vehicles.
  • These 8 vehicles being replaced are combustion engine vehicles, averaging 10 years or older, and currently
  • Your vehicles that you're going to buy. They're going to be electric? No, sir. Thank you.
  • I just think that it's very unethical that unclaimed bodies had research done on them.
  • just bring the equipment in the vehicle.
Bills: SB1, SB 1