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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Three - Tuesday, May 5th
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Were there any changes to this after we voted it out? Yes. So the changes are scaling back.
- We have made a change.
- So this hasn't been changed. That level hasn't been changed for some time. For decades.
- So this hasn't been changed. That level hasn't been changed for some time. For decades.
- It has been moved out of Rules.
Summary:
The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 133-0 vote. Members then spent much of the morning introducing interns, special guests, pages, and a doctor of the day, along with a recognition of Teacher Appreciation Day and a brief announcement about a Missouri contestant on American Idol.
The chamber then took up a long series of Senate bills and House amendments, largely on crime, public safety, corrections, and related issues. Measures discussed included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger/school safety proposal and school bus stop-arm penalties, automatic expungement for certain drug offenses, Alzheimer’s and dementia training for law enforcement and adult protective services, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, prison cell phone contraband, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure/copper theft, a parent-accountability bill involving minors, fentanyl trafficking, Attorney General staff carrying firearms, and a domestic violence registry. Several members raised concerns about school safety, privacy, criminal justice policy, and whether some proposals were too broad or punitive, while others emphasized public safety, victim support, and administrative clarity.
The most extended debate centered on a death-penalty post-conviction relief amendment, with supporters arguing it would align Missouri law with federal procedures and speed up lengthy appeals, and opponents warning it could reduce safeguards in capital cases. After a roll call vote, that amendment was adopted 75-68. Another notable debate involved a first-responder buffer zone amendment, where supporters said it would protect officers and others during tense encounters, while opponents argued it could chill public recording of police activity. The House also adopted amendments on domestic violence protections, child abuse interview recording and camp background checks, inmate reentry documents and job preparation, and several technical fixes to previously passed bills. A point of order was sustained on one untimely distributed amendment, but most other amendments were adopted by voice vote or roll call.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'll highlight a couple of the changes that the bill includes.
- then the majority of the other changes would take effect in 2028.
- The second area is related to Medicaid program changes.
- changes.
- So what we need automation around student change elements.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- they in some cases they were in rules they in some cases they were in rules but<01:05:47.319>
- concerns about going out and changing concerns about going out and changing this<01:07:24.119>
- um oh uh 1933 all addresses the change um oh uh 1933 all addresses the change of<03:57:49.840>
- <04:02:38.760>
right <04:02:39.040>thank change right thank change right thank you<04:02- <05:56:13.000>
than rules there's a lot more in rules than rules there's a lot more in rules - um oh uh 1933 all addresses the change um oh uh 1933 all addresses the change of<03:57:49.840>
Summary:
The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar.
The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review.
Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- begs leave to report committee on rules begs leave to report committee on rules begs leave to report
- committee the special order rules committee the special order rules committee the special order calendar
- that's a we're making this major change that's a we're making this major change that's a major change
- yeah well it's a change major change yeah well it's a change major change yeah well it's a change because
- change the law at all it just well it change the law at all it just well it change the law at all it
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This does not change that at all.
- We are making some changes, and the differences are so you can see what we're changing from my original
- the rules so many times.
- Changed the rules so many times.
- And so she changed her address.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and began taking up a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate measures before final passage. The first major bill, health care patient protection, required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and readiness assessments; it passed 36-0. A public records bill protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim also passed after questions about access for victims of police misconduct, with a 33-4 vote.
The Senate next approved a local government cybersecurity bill creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help counties and cities strengthen cyber defenses, with priority for rural and fiscally constrained governments; after amendments, it passed 37-0. A clerks of court bill allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and, through a House amendment, revising legal notice and traffic citation distribution provisions, passed 38-0 despite debate over impacts on municipalities and law enforcement. The chamber also passed a trademark modernization bill and a septic system permit bill intended to reduce delays for builders; the septic bill was amended to align the House and Senate versions and passed 38-0.
The longest and most contested item was the elections bill, which updated citizenship verification procedures using REAL ID and state databases, changed candidate qualification rules, and altered election administration provisions. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to exempt certain seniors, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, allow attestations in place of documentary proof of citizenship, and require human review over automated systems. One amendment to delay implementation until July 1, 2027, was also debated. The transcript ends while debate is still underway on the elections measure, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:05:30.960>
budgetary it's there are certain rules budgetary it's there are certain rules - opposition using previous rule? opposition using previous rule?
- It changes one word, uh, changes the word three to five, and that is in compliance with existing law
- Uh the only other changes in D felony.
- There was no change line old law. There was no change line through<00:33:05.200>
118.
Bills:
HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72, HB41, HB149, SB230, SB87, SB169, SB238, SB233, HB72
Keywords:
sexual offenses, penalties, rape, sodomy, criminal justice, Judicial Branch, Alabama State Bar, legal profession, commissioners, government agency, campaign finance, security measures, candidates, elected officials, legislative protection, civil procedure, statute of limitations, real estate appraisers, legal complaints, appraisal board
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I look forward to hearing his presentation today and discussing those potential changes.
- I will remind the committee that, due to our own rule of not making any committee substitutes within
- a 24-hour period, we will be discussing those necessary changes, and at this time this is a hearing on
- In fact, some of the changes have been proposed.
- So this is very important that we put in some type of rules, regulations, and guardrails.
Summary:
The committee met to hear a bill aimed at regulating paid veterans’ claims consultants and protecting veterans from bad actors. Chair Denine opened by emphasizing transparency, the need to hear concerns, and that the meeting was a hearing only, with no immediate vote expected. Senator David Yates, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect veterans by requiring clear written disclosure when a veteran uses a for-profit consultant, including that the consultant is not accredited or affiliated with VA or veterans’ service organizations. He said the proposal was based on best practices from other states, would include guardrails rather than a total ban, and was being slowed to allow further review and possible amendments.
Testimony reflected both support for the bill’s intent and disagreement over its scope. A committee member and later witnesses stressed that veterans should be able to make informed choices and that some private consultants and law firms have helped veterans, but they also acknowledged bad actors and the need for rules, accreditation, and fee limits. James Toby of the VFW opposed the bill as written, arguing it conflicts with federal rules by allowing fees on initial claims and urging the committee to reject it in favor of legislation that mirrors federal law and imposes real penalties. Mark Christensen of Veterans Guardian said veterans need more options because Kentucky has too few VSO representatives, supported guardrails and accreditation reform, and suggested the bill could be improved with a dollar-based fee cap, no late fees or interest, and clearer ethical rules. Daryl Casey of JVO said his organization supports the bill’s goal of leveling the playing field, noting that veterans service organizations do not charge fees and that any limits should apply consistently across providers.
The chair did not take a final vote during this hearing and instead encouraged the sponsor to circulate committee substitute language and continue discussions with veterans’ organizations and committee members before the next meeting. The sponsor said he was not pushing the bill forward that day and wanted more time to address concerns, especially around accreditation and disclosure.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Three-minute rule. We don’t vote on that. Good morning, Senator.
- Amendment 3 would take out of the bill changes to the procedure for adoption of rules.
- So there's changes that required identifying the repeal of two rules for every one rule that is proposed
- That the provisions of the bill dealing with the expiration of rules would only apply to rules adopted
- We proposed the rules, right?
Keywords:
human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's consistent and it will not change in the future.
- just wipe out the uh the two-hour rule just wipe out the uh the two-hour rule and<01:02:53.520><
- And then I would argue that's rules in a sandbox.
- me, these are the rules that we play by.
- By allowing that's rules in a sandbox.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 092 Apr 16th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- rules that have not been drafted. rules that have not been drafted.
- I request a title ruling. A title ruling has been requested.
- change in the title. change in the title.
- So, I request a no vote. the uh the the overtime rules from rule the uh the the overtime rules from rule
- indication of a changing tide. indication of a changing tide.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then spent much of the early portion of the meeting on recognitions and announcements. Members welcomed the Sikh community of Colorado for Baisakhi and Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, noted a langar lunch at the Capitol, and announced a governor’s proclamation later in the day. Other tributes highlighted Jackie Robinson Day, Golf Day at the Capitol, an upcoming Colorado Religious Freedom Day event, and an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority legislative day and youth leadership program.
After announcements, the chamber moved to business and adopted a motion making Senate Bill 109, Senate Bill 104, House Bill 1245, and Senate Bill 121 special orders for April 15. The House then began consideration of Senate Bill 109, concerning building code standards for accessible housing supported by public money. The committee report was adopted, and debate focused on an amendment offered by Representative Soper to exempt counties that have not adopted international building codes. Supporters argued the amendment would protect rural counties, preserve local control, and avoid higher housing costs and budget strain; opponents said it would undermine uniformity. Several members spoke in favor, and the amendment was still under discussion when the transcript ended.
Committee announcements also noted that Judiciary would hear Senate Bill 1283 and Senate Bill 85, Education would hear Senate Bill 153, and Health and Human Services would hear Senate Bill 60, House Bill 1347, and House Bill 1314 for action only. The House also heard that House Bill 1250 would be pushed to the following week.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not changing, at least in Edal County, it's not changing anything from the way it's done.
- because of one Supreme Court ruling, but you're going to try to change another one?
- So you've challenged, we have a history in this country of challenging incorrect rulings and changing
- So you've challenged, we have a history in this country of challenging incorrect rulings and changing
- <00:45:25.839>
and rulings and changing the law and rulings and changing the law and changing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee substitute has no substantive changes.
- the list of codes that do not have a change in the code from the section.
- changes the makeup of the committee.
- And the expiration has been changed to ending on odd-numbered years.
- This just puts PUC and TCEQ rules expressly into statute.
Keywords:
water rights, Texas Water Trust, water bank, environmental conservation, water quality, instream flows, aquifer, water injection, Edwards Aquifer, environmental regulation, groundwater, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water conservation, drought, utility regulation, water use restrictions, Public Utility Commission, civil penalties, drought contingency, environmental protection
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial Retention - 2026-03-25 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:21:39.000>
of Committee operates under rules of Committee operates under rules of procedure - rulings and decisions promptly. rulings and decisions promptly.
- . change. change.
- 01:14:00.440>
written rulings and other oral written rulings and other oral written communications - professionalism, and the rule of law. professionalism, and the rule of law.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Rules Chair Pasadomo, for what purpose do you rise? Thank you, Mr.
- I move that the rules be waived and SCR 1466 be immediately certified to the House.
- Change can many times be a buzzword.
- They can be changed and updated. Programs can be revised. They can be changed and updated.
- Madam Rules Chair, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened for opening day of the 2026 regular session with prayer, presentation of colors by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem by the FAMU Marching 100. The chamber then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Ralph E. Misullo, Jr. of District 11, and welcomed a number of special guests, including statewide elected officials, Supreme Court justices, and former Senate leaders and members.
The Senate adopted SCR 1466, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session to receive a message from the Governor, and waived rules to immediately transmit the resolution to the House. The Rules Chair also moved that the Secretary notify the House and Governor that the Senate was convened and ready to begin the 2026 regular session. No substantive legislation was debated; the session was largely ceremonial and organizational.
In remarks, the Senate President reflected on the role of the Senate, the need for balance, deliberation, and checks and balances, and highlighted priorities such as rural Florida, citrus recovery, farmers feeding Florida, rural health care, affordability, low taxes, property tax relief, and fiscal restraint. He also emphasized faith, service, and cooperation. At the end of the session, Senator Gates announced that 52 executive appointments would be considered the next day, and the Senate adjourned until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with committee meetings and other business to follow.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, June 11, 2026 - PM
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Um the rules all be managed differently.
- And so our membership opposes any changes to state trust land rules when it comes to recreation.
- <01:35:09.520>
when changes to state trust land rules when changes to state trust land rules - >
travel <01:35:13.679>or any changes of off-road travel or any changes of off-road travel - does oppose having those changes made. does oppose having those changes made.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
State government committee OKs bill creating new Office of the Inspector General 2/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So this latest DE is going to change on Thursday.
- I have a lot of concerns about rule I have a lot of concerns about rule making<00:20:09.520>
- us uh work and complete the the change us uh work and complete the the change uh<00:36:28.880>
- Now we’re being told one more time that this bill is going to go through extensive changes.”
- That is the biggest change, and that is what this amendment goes to.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- rule may not be considered. rule may not be considered.
- committee on rules, I call up House. committee on rules, I call up House.
- We found an error in the rule at 2 a.m. this morning after the Rules Committee reported the rule.
- And to avoid rule.
- technical error in the rule. technical error in the rule.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/15/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Upon review of the amendment and in accordance with Rule 6, I rule it non-germane and out of order.
- Upon review of the amendment and in accordance with Rule 6, Section 4B, I rule it nongermane and out
- For the opportunity to be heard on the appeal of your ruling of germaneness.
- So what are the proposed changes in your bill?
- It doesn't make any changes to OTDA. >> Thank you, Madam President.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of utility and public service bills and resolutions. A resolution sponsored by Senator Scarcella-Spanton designating April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day was adopted after remarks honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The chamber then moved through several Public Service Law measures focused on utility affordability, consumer protections, and PSC procedures, with some bills laid aside and others advanced.
Among the bills passed were measures by Senators Mayer, Cleare, Hinchey, Comrie, and Parker. Debate on the Mayer bill centered on limiting utility expenses and fees recoverable in rate cases; supporters said it was part of a broader package to reform PSC practices, while opponents argued it would not lower current bills and had been softened from earlier versions. The Webb bill creating a residential utility usage monitoring program drew extended debate over whether it would meaningfully reduce costs, who would pay for the program, and whether it could lead to government monitoring of household usage; supporters said it would give consumers more control and transparency, while critics said it would not lower rates. The Gonzalez bill, which would add consumer protections during PSC investigations and delay shutoffs in certain circumstances, also passed after questions about whether it applied to rate cases, with the sponsor saying rate cases were explicitly excluded.
Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing affordability, transparency, and consumer protection, and opponents arguing the package would not address immediate rate relief and could burden ratepayers or encourage nonpayment. Senator Tedisco and others criticized PSC appointments and state energy policy, while Democratic sponsors argued the bills were part of a longer-term effort to reform utility regulation and address climate and affordability concerns. The chamber restored multiple bills to the non-controversial calendar before final votes, and the recorded results showed passage of the major utility bills by substantial margins, along with one amendment appeal being ruled nongermane and rejected.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So those definitions are in rule, but our rules, the sanitary production of food rules, are HP 2300.
- Change a electronic nightmare? Change a transmission?
- Um, when we changed the rule, when the state... to read off um, you know, two points. to read off um,
- > rule,<02:38:08.399>
when <02:38:08.640>the <02:38:08.800>state When we changed - the rule, when the state changed the rule at rust, um, a handful of years ago in 2019, it went into