Transcript Highlights:

• like to see what happens at the federal level, but next year if it has not moved forward and there's no
• Alabama forced this on their students—a very dangerous thing, and they should have the ability to say no

Bills: HB491, SB85

Keywords: HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, Yellow Dye No. 6, Blue Dye No. 1, Blue Dye No. 2, Green Dye No. 3, school fundraising, vending, snacks

Transcript Highlights:

• No sweat. SB87 is currently a gut punch.
• red dyes in any foods in their state.
• Because of these red dyes, they're...
• So, I was looking at some of these dyes online, and the FDA has just banned some of these dyes.
• This dye has been banned in Europe.

Bills: SB87, HB491, SB43, SB101

Keywords: midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery, licensure fees, professional liability insurance, complaints investigation, emergency care plan, out-of-hospital care, HB491, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school lunch, cafeteria, artificial dyes, food additives, food coloring, synthetic dyes, Red Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 40

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Smith, no question on the bill? No. Are there any appearance forms for the bill?
• Senator Smith, no question on the bill? No. Are there any appearance forms for the bill?
• No small boy.
• No? Okay. Senator Jones, Your Honor? Agreed. Senators, anyone else? No? Okay.
• I had no idea they were called.

Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734

Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.

Transcript Highlights:

• No, thanks so much. We >> All right. No, thanks so much. We appreciate<00:05:05.440> it.
• the blue oval entity would have earned. the blue oval entity would have earned.
• No question about it.
• No question about it.
• No come back to the state of Kentucky. No question<00:18:55.760> about<00:18:56.000> it.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:04 Economic Development Projects Funding 00:01:25 Blue Oval SK 00:05:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum to hear a recap of the 2021 special session legislation, Senate Bill 5, and then receive testimony from the Secretary of Economic Development on the Blue Oval SK project and related economic development issues. Staff explained that Senate Bill 5 appropriated five amounts from the budget reserve trust fund for a project tied to a minimum $2 billion investment: $350 million for forgivable loans through the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, $10,639,600 to pay off a Hardin County loan tied to 47 tracts of property, $20 million for Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants, $5 million for KCTCS training grants, and $25 million for a KCTCS on-site training center. Staff also noted there were no job-related requirements in the bill itself. The secretary said the Blue Oval SK incentive was structured as a $250 million forgivable loan rather than the state’s usual pay-as-you-go incentives, with clawback provisions tied to jobs, wages, investment, and changes in ownership or operations. He said the project had already exceeded the $2 billion investment threshold, that corporate guarantees were required from SK On and Ford, and that the agreement’s compliance period begins in December 2026 with payments starting in March 2027 and running through 2038. He said the state’s goal after the joint venture dissolution was to protect taxpayers, support affected workers, and preserve future job creation, while also ensuring the money would be repaid if performance targets are not met. Members asked about the workforce impact, the training programs, and whether the jobs targets would be revised. The secretary said the project had about 1,850 workers at the site, with both production and salaried employees affected, and described state-led job fairs, a job portal, and other rapid-response efforts to help displaced workers find new jobs or training. He said Ford had agreed to continue discussions, invest an additional $2 billion in the site for energy storage solutions, and pursue roughly 2,100 new jobs, while the state sought to keep the company accountable for the full repayment obligation if jobs are not created. One senator raised broader concerns about mega-projects displacing small businesses and creating infrastructure burdens in surrounding communities.

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Uh, no, sir. Uh, Mr. Chairman, uh, yield. Representative Carvin. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• >> Uh no, sir. Uh Mr. Mr. Chairman, uh >> Uh no, sir. Uh Mr. Mr.
• This act shall become effective June 1, 2026. That's pretty cut and dry.
• passed, but it replaces line 61 through 66 on page three with the following insurance plan and has no
• <00:18:09.919> other<00:18:10.240> disqualifying plan and has no other disqualifying

Bills: HB415, HB419, SB219, SB170

Keywords: police abuse registry, law enforcement registry, officer assault, assault on police, resisting arrest, battery on law enforcement, law enforcement injury fund, Back the Blue Act, Attorney General, clemency, pardon, commutation, rehabilitation costs, medical costs, public safety, criminal records, background checks, registry removal fee, privacy, due process

Transcript Highlights:

• >> No, I never do that. >> Thank you. How are you? >> I'm good. How about you?
• It just gives them the right to be able with that card to go in and use a public bath. >> No, no specialty
• No, I'm not talking about lawyers office or nothing like that.
• <00:10:33.600> No,<00:10:34.240> I'm bath. No, no specialty offices.
• No, I'm bath. No, no specialty offices.

Bills: SB279, HB478, SB279, HB478

Keywords: Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures, furnishings, reuse, recycling, upcycling, surplus property, public assets, legislative chambers, desk sale, chair sale, state auditor

Transcript Highlights:

• I had no idea they were called.
• There is no fiscal impact.
• She had no prior record.
• No. Senator Bradley? Yes. Senator Garcia? No. Senator Pizzo? Yes. Senator Simon? Yes.
• Hearing no. Yes, Senator Pizzo.

Bills: S0132, S0418, S0442, S0646, S0748, S1326, S1332, S1660, S1734, S1742, S1750

Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, search warrant, remote appearance, drones, data privacy, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice and public safety bills. SB 646, allowing the use of drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants, was presented as a harm-reduction measure and reported favorably after supportive testimony from advocates and criminal defense groups. SB 442, extending the return period for warrants involving digital evidence from 45 days to one year, also passed unanimously amid testimony from prosecutors and law enforcement about encryption, backlogs, and large volumes of child exploitation evidence. SB 418, creating autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope Program for traffic stops and other encounters, was reported favorably with support from police, disability advocates, and families. SB 132, creating a public database to help people determine eligibility for restoration of voting rights, and SB 748, requiring notice of voting-rights restoration information on sentencing score sheets, both passed with broad support from voting-rights and criminal defense advocates. The committee also approved SB 1734, recognizing juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under Florida law and extending related training and benefits, and SB 1660, designating June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month. SB 1742, which repealed the existing “unnatural and lascivious acts” statute and created a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a minor, was amended with a delete-all amendment and then reported favorably. SB 1750, a major overhaul of career offender registration requirements, was later reconsidered after a bill-number mix-up and then reported favorably as SB 1332, with FDLE and sheriff’s association support. The most contentious measure was SB 1326, which would eliminate the traditional insanity defense and replace it with a lack-of-culpable-mental-state defense, require malingering assessments in competency evaluations, and limit downward departures based on mental illness. Criminal defense attorneys and disability advocates argued it lacked a treatment component, raised scientific and cost concerns, and could worsen public safety by sending mentally ill defendants to prison without adequate care. Supporters, including the sponsor and the Attorney General’s office, argued it would close gaps and better protect the public. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote, with several members voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on some bills, and Senator Pizzo moved for reconsideration of SB 1326 for a future meeting.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQIG3OBz8cw, 2026-07-02T01:22:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_04-13-23_.pdf 9:43 Introduction 9:59 Recess 1:05:26 Back from recess 1:05:57 SCR 31 (SSCR1462) 1:06:27 SCR 62, SD1 (SSCR1441) 1:06:54 SCR 73 (SSCR1468) 1:08:50 SCR93 1:10:20 SCR98 SD1 1:11:39 SCR 106 1:12:19 SCR145 SD1 "1:13:50 SCR170 1:14:39 SCR59 1:15:16 SCR150 1:15:40 SCR193 SD1 1:20:18 SCR7 1:22:04 SCR33 1:22:32 Recess 1:23:44 Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VpGq7pUQog, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:36 - HB 38 HD 1 02:55 - HB 161 HD 1 08:37 - HB 564 HD 1 09:39 - HB 1205 HD 1 16:57 - HB 1000 HD 1 17:42 - HB 1001 HD 1 18:15 - HB 1002 HD 1 18:37 - HB 1003 HD 1 18:57 - HB 1004 HD 1 19:09 - HB 1005 HD 1 19:31 - HB 1006 HD 1 19:47 - HB 1007 HD 1 20:04 - HB 1008 HD 1 20:41 - HB 1004 HD 1 cont. 23:43 - HB 1008 HD 1 cont. 24:08 - HB 1009 HD 1 24:33 - HB 1010 HD 1 24:47 - HB 1012 HD 1 26:02 - DM LBT 3:00 PM 28:30 - HB 413 HD 1 32:30 - DM LBT 3:00 PM cont. Hearing Notice: LBT 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT_03-13-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjqxqlmYsoA, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:20 - SB 2498 8:47 - DM AEN-EET 1:00 PM 12:00 - SB 2102 32:36 - SB 2451 36:33 - SB 2525 1:27:58 - SB 2767 1:30:15 - SB 2768 1:34:30 - SB 2801 1:36:15 - SB 2805 1:37:00 - SB 2824 1:39:25 - DM EET-AEN 1:01 PM 1:48:16 - SB 2081 1:50:30 - SB 2122 1:51:10 - SB 2504 1:51:33 - DM EET 1:30 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-EET 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-EET_01-30-24_.pdf EET-AEN 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-AEN_01-30-24_.pdf EET 1:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_01-30-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DeRtmsqy3Y, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 0:45 - GM 504 45:52 - GM 534 1:20:40 - DM EET 1:00 PM 1:22:52 - HB 192, HD2 1:26:00 - HB 963, HD1 1:29:50 - HB 989, HD1 1:37:47 - HB 991, HD1 1:38:51 - HB 999, HD1 1:41:44 - HB 1193, HD1 1:43:20 - HB 1194, HD2 1:43:48 - HB 1408, HD3 1:46:05 - DM EET 1:30 PM Hearing Notices: EET 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-14-23_.PDF EET 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-14-23-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• So this is a no-brainer to me.
• Representative Daniels, you have the floor. a no-brainer to me.
• We've got to give a no-brainer to me.
• No.
• No.

Bills: HB372, HB361, HB391, HB372, HB361, HB391

Keywords: Elmore County, rental tax, tax revenue, infrastructure funding, economic development, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, tribal police, reservation security, state-recognized tribe, law enforcement authority, certified police officer, Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, P.O.S.T., trespass, warrantless arrest, tribal land, sovereignty, public safety, Indian tribe, reservation

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-XvZ1dBQXM, 2026-07-02T01:22:56+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-EEP_02-11-25_.PDF 22:13 Introduction 52:52 - HB85 53:38 - HB742 HD1 57:23 - Decision Making for HB85, HB800, HB1138, HB144 1:04:22 - HB969 HD1 1:11:46 - HB798 HD1 1:23:00 - HB879 HD1 1:23:55 - HB735 HD1 1:29:03 - HB511 1:32:30 - HB738 HD1 1:37:02 - HB830 HD1 1:39:45 - HB1008 HD1 1:43:28 - HB734 HD1 1:45:14 - HB379 HD1 1:50:50 - HB1495 HD1 ------------------------- 1:56:57 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y2OQz4Ssho, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 1:48 - SB2645 47:40 - DM HWN-PSM 1:00 PM 49:58 - SB3016 1:00:40- DM PSM-HWN 1:01 PM 1:02:10 - SB3113 1:03:09 - SB3109 1:03:44 - SB3112 1:04:18 - DM HWN 1:01 PM Hearing Notices: HWN-PSM 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN-PSM_02-01-24_.pdf HWN 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_02-01-24_.pdf PSM-HWN 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-HWN_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• It's time for Texas to show that it cares. no matter what.
• One out of 10 children in Texas have no. healthcare.
• At Planned Parenthood, they truly do care, no matter what. Thank you.
• Pero la ley Care No Matter What es la solución.
• But the Care No Matter What Act is the solution.

Keywords: Texas, healthcare, reproductive health, Care No Matter What Act, Planned Parenthood, maternal mortality, teen pregnancy, funding cuts, community health

Summary: The meeting addressed critical health care concerns in Texas, highlighting the consequences of funding cuts on access to reproductive health services. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for the Care No Matter What Act, which aims to restore funding to healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood. They underscored the alarming statistics of maternal mortality and the rising rates of teen pregnancies, particularly in Black and Latina communities. Testimonies shared during the meeting illustrated the real-life impacts of healthcare access issues on individuals and families across the state, illustrating the necessity for legislative action to ensure comprehensive reproductive health services.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lw_tXgFloQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA_03-14-24_.PDF 8:52 - Introduction 10:24 - SB2381 56:22 - SB3243 1:02:40 - SB2405 1:10:42 - SB2216 1:13:28 - SB2217 1:14:25 - SB2219 1:36:54 - SB2569 1:44:40 - SB2561 1:49:20 - SB2236 1:57:35 - SB2387 1:57:55 - SB2958 2:00:10 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du6005fr3dg, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_03-16-23_.PDF 12:45 - Introduction 56:57 - SB81 SD1 59:52 - SB75 SD2 1:00:55 - SB735 SD1 1:01:18 - SB93 SD1 1:02:29 - SD93 SD1 1:02:32 - SB94 SD2 1:05:24 - SB730 SD2 1:11:02 - SB89 SD1 1:11:22 - SB1264 SD2 1:11:52 - SB1068 SD2 1:12:51 - SB1291 SD1 1:14:52 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNShJqOz8l8, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 2:08 - SB 766 5:16 - SB 75 7:03 - SB 734 23:56 - SB 100 32:00 - SB 735 1:02:32 - DM WTL-HWN 1:00PM 1:12:24 - SB 205 1:12:46 - SB 278 1:13:10 - SB 261 1:13:30 - SB 437 1:14:12 - SB 490 1:30:50 - SB 738 1:34:40 - DM HWN 1:01PM Hearing Notices: WTL-HWN 1:00PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-HWN_01-31-23_.pdf HWN 1:01PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_01-31-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE5bLkHntT0, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:00 - SB 781 07:30 - SB 1261 13:41 - DM EET-GVO 1:00 PM 17:46 - EET-HRE 1:01 PM 18:44 - SB 1510 36:42 - SB 1520 49:13 - DM EET-HRE 1:01 PM 51:39 - EET 1:03 PM 52:41 - SB 1198 57:31 - SB 1296 1:00:37 - SB 951 1:05:25 - DM EET 1:03 PM 1:08:37 - EET-HRE-AEN 1:04 PM 1:09:05 - SB 1193 1:16:12 - DM EET-HRE-AEN 1:04 PM Hearing Notices: EET-GVO 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-GVO_02-09-23_.PDF EET-HRE 1:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-HRE_02-09-23_.PDF EET 1:03 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-09-23_.PDF EET-HRE-AEN 1:04 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-HRE-AEN_02-09-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftcg9CJ6zH0, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:15 - GM728 9:18 - GM698 12:10 - GM699 17:00 - DM WTL 1:00 PM 19:30 - GM695 39:45 - GM696 45:37 - GM697 1:01:59 DM WTL 1:00 PM 1:05:00 - HCR9 1:05:24 - HCR10 HD2 1:06:39 - HCR11 HD2 1:07:04 - HCR12 HD2 1:07:40 - HCR13 HD2 1:09:09 - HCR14 HD2 1:11:40 - HCR22 HD2 1:13:39 - DM WTL 2:15 PM Hearing Notices: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_04-11-24_.pdf WTL 2:15 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_04-11-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47