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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- you may know what that is, I don't know, but, so the, the city councils both voted.
- The unborn have no voice, no vote, no vote, and no platform, but we do, and it is our responsibility
- Uh, also is a very small percentage of people actually voting.
- Uh, have a, have a vote and vote yes or no. Well, I, that's a fair question.
- Please vote no on SB 11. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet under the current structure, this city has no formal vote, no true seat at the table.
- I have no problem with West Fargo being on that board at all as far as a voting member. Okay.
- We'll vote on that.
- This allows a vote of the chamber.
- I think it's like my vote the other day.
Bills:
HB1162
Keywords:
Lake Agassiz, water authority, board of directors, state highways, water management, 908, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change.
House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0.
The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Every member who is present must vote on or against each question for every recorded roll call vote.
- member and may sit at the table when invited to do so by the interim committee chairman, but may not vote
- We won't be ratifying anything; we're not even voting on it.
- But, you know, but there's someone that does, and we will take that into consideration and vote on it
- These are software agents that say they can write code, they can work with your calendar or your mail
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I just find that there's too many issues right now for me to vote for this.
- Thank you, and by your vote, Senate Bill 624 is reported favorably.
- Thank you, and by your vote, Senate Bill 624 is reported favorably.
- Tab number three, Senate Bill 624, I vote in the affirmative.
- I vote in the affirmative. Thank you. Is there any other?
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part; supporters said it would expand provider options amid a shortage of certified programs, while opponents raised concerns about government speech and mixing religion with court-ordered programming. After debate, the bill was reported favorably 7-2. The committee also considered CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction preventing licensed insurance agents from marketing or selling health care sharing ministries; supporters framed it as restoring choice and free speech, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, commissions, and lack of insurance protections. It was reported favorably 8-2.
The committee next approved CS/SB 502, via a strike-all amendment, to give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in state juvenile court rather than federal court; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously. CS/SB 52 also passed unanimously after testimony from church leaders and security personnel supporting an exemption from Class D/G licensing for unpaid armed security volunteers at places of worship. Supporters said the bill would clarify legal gray areas and help churches afford security, while members noted the broader concern that houses of worship need armed protection at all.
Finally, the committee reported favorably SB 840, which revises last year’s emergency/local planning law by narrowing its application after storms from 100 miles to 50 miles of the storm track and exempting certain water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; local government representatives supported the clarification, and the bill passed 9-0. CS/SB 758, as amended, updated the membership of the Justice Administration Commission to better reflect the entities it oversees, and it also passed 9-0. The meeting ended with a recorded affirmative vote from Senator DeSigley on SB 624.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Please vote no.
- Please vote no. Thank you. >> Thank you for your testimony.
- Please vote no.
- Please vote no. >> Thank you for your testimony.
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Keywords:
infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- their no vote, I don't equate that to mean they don't value education; they don't support the district
- you supportive of our district their are you supportive of our district their no<00:15:14.399>
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requiring <00:41:39.200>District mailings requiring District mailings requiring
Summary:
The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools.
The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources.
Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's no vote and no platform, but we do.
- Why make them have that vote?
- and vote yes or no.
- I'm where the majority of this committee voted.
- Vote no. Thank you for your testimony. Members, are there questions?
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- vote in which a member was able to vote vote in which a member was able to vote remotely,<00:29:
- This was not intended to be a gotcha amendment, like we're not going to run mail saying so-and-so voted
- mail saying so<00:30:32.399>
and <00:30:32.559>so <00:30:32.799>voted <00:30:33.120 - > order to register to vote, to vote in a order to register to vote, to vote in a certain<00:43:00.000
- Green votes aye. Hussein. Go ahead. Vote no. Hussein votes aye. McDonald. No. McDonald votes no.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, and therefore, I move that we rescind our vote to journalize the remarks and expunge those
- The member from Swanton moves that the House rescind its vote to journalize his remarks, which appear
- And you have voted to resend have it.
- H270 passed this strike-all amendment favorably out of committee with a vote of 11-0.
- Our committee voted the upon passage.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional by Rep. Chris Keyser centered on Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” using the poem as a reflection on legislative choices, compromise, and service to the common good. After the devotional, the chamber took up a large slate of introductions, with 21 House bills read by number only after a successful motion to suspend the rules. The House also read HR12, a resolution supporting the principles behind Gov. Phil Scott’s statement regarding federal ICE and CBP activity in Minnesota, and placed it on the calendar for action the next legislative day.
The House then concurred in JRS38, a joint Senate resolution setting weekend adjournment for January 30, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 3, 2026. During announcements, members recognized guests from Third Act Vermont, wished the member from Burlington a happy birthday, invited members to a Universal Health Care Caucus meeting, and promoted an evening Farmers Night performance. The House also voted to rescind journalization and expunge remarks previously entered by the member from Swanton from Friday’s House Journal.
In orders of the day, the House rejected concurrence with the Senate’s further proposal of amendment to S.23, an act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections, and instead requested a committee of conference; the chair appointed Reps. Byron, Hango, and Waters Evans as conferees. The chamber then passed H532, relating to mandatory retirement of college professors. It also adopted the committee’s strike-all amendment to H270, relating to confidentiality for peer support counseling among emergency service providers, after favorable 11-0 committee action; the bill was then ordered to third reading. Finally, the House amended and ordered to third reading H516, approving amendments to the charter of the town of Essex, after discussion of charter changes including select board vacancies, moderator procedures, town appointments, accounting requirements, and related technical updates. The House then adjourned until January 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows participants to receive mail, obtain information, vote, and interact with the public and private
- vote yes. vote yes.
- Momani Hiltsley votes<02:01:56.520>
I. votes I. votes I. - yes vote. Thank you. yes vote. Thank you.
- excited to vote on this bill and vote excited to vote on this bill and vote green.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- who can vote or how votes are change who can vote or how votes are counted.<00:34:30.960>
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- now they're on a voting or a mailing list for the Democrats and they don't like that, and vice versa
- <01:16:33.920>
for <01:16:34.080>the on a voting or a mailing list for the on a voting - the amendment being voted on by a voice vote?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Public Higher Education Study Committee (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- counselors or the schools get at least a postcard to the kids right now if, in fact, we can't direct mail
- counselors or the schools get at least a postcard to the kids right now if, in fact, we can't direct mail
- kids right now if in fact we can't the kids right now if in fact we can't direct<00:32:43.039>
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Summary:
The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more.
A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools.
Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 4th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we need a rest of the vote?
- We will debate the bill, but we will not vote.
- We need, no, we just need to vote, right? Let's just vote. Somebody second? O'Malley. Mm-hmm.
- All you need in the Senate is 22 votes, Madam Chair.
- This is a bill committee that we will be voting on.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So please vote against it. I don't think we need to. Thank you. Members, questions? Thank you.
- Please vote yes on this bill. Thank you. Members, questions? Absolutely. Thank you, Chairman.
- And again, vote for the bill. Check it. Check off Nicole Golden. Thank you.
- Well, I would just say, we need to do a vote to reconsider the previous motion.
- Let's have a vote to reconsider the previous motion, make my motion a little...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we're gonna call up pending business for votes on bills that we heard earlier.
- For over a half hour why staff abused their official capacity by confiscating his legal mail and case
- I urge you to vote no and on Senate Bill 1610.
- I'm asking you to vote no on Senate Bill 1610.
- Please vote no on Senate Bill 1610. I want my brother to have a chance to come home.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 3867 by Zwiener relating to voting a statewide ballot or voting in a limited ballot following the
- HB 4030 by Morale show relating the document documentation of proof of identification for voting for
- With the political party to vote in a prior priorities primary election or creating criminal offense
- HB 4068 by Leo Wilson requiring a person to submit proof of citizenship to register for the vote, referred
- interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or other electronic mail
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And here again, the youth advisory committee does not vote on any of this.
- They're, they're not given a vote.
- I, I was ready and open to vote for this if I could see the argument about why the legislature has to
- You can order prescription drugs in the mail. In India it's not prescription.
- Please vote yes on HB 25 and allow us that choice. Thank you. Thank you.
Keywords:
youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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in verification uh and it was voted in verification uh and it was voted in - respectfully ask that you vote respectfully ask that you vote inexpedient<03:07:54.760>
to - And you voted it, and for very good reason.
- It was voted 20 to nothing on consent calendar.
- It was voted 20 to nothing on consent calendar.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available.
Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked.
Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 13th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, we're going to take a vote here and then we'll take a vote on the floor on this matter, correct
- We're going to take a vote here and we'll also take a vote on the floor on this matter.
- So we really need, I know Senator Miles, I think yours has been voted out of committee in the House.
- But it allows you to look at it, study it before you vote on the bill. What a concept, right?
- Be voting tomorrow. You'll get the vote list. So we'll be voting sometime in the morning.
Bills:
HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Mar 5th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, by a vote of 7-0, you have a do pass.
- for governor or representative or senator or something we weren't allowed to vote for.
- I'm the Voting and Election Director for the League of Women Voters of New Mexico.
- I'm from the Pueblo of Santo Domingo, and I register as a lobbyist for NMNATIVE VOTE.
- Madam Chair, may I vote to hate the motion? Thank you, Madam Chair.