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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I just wanted to recognize my, um, legislative assistant Kentin Ye.
- Third reading of legislation.
- Third reading of legislation, Senator Ezell. Mr. President, thank you very much.
- Third reading legislation, Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President.
- , uh, we'll probably go in like 20 minutes after Republican caucus.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And legislators have listened.
- And legislators have listened.
- I think the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus has a bill that's seeking to address this in a more
- holistic way. ...of the Legislative Black Caucus has a bill that's seeking to address this in a more
- I want to thank the author and our Legislative Black Caucus colleagues for continuing to put forth these
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to reproductive access, child safety online, immigration enforcement in schools, health privacy, location data, digital provenance, reparations, and age assurance. AB 54 would protect the medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and others from liability; AB 1137 would strengthen reporting and enforcement tools for child sexual abuse material on social media; AB 49 would limit ICE activity at California public schools; AB 82 would expand privacy and safety protections for gender-affirming care patients and providers; AB 1355 would restrict the collection, use, and sale of precise location data; AB 853 would expand provenance requirements for AI-generated and authentic content; AB 62 would create a pathway for restitution for racially biased eminent domain takings; and AB 1043 would create a device-based age assurance framework for online services.
Supporters generally framed the bills as necessary responses to current harms: reproductive rights advocates emphasized California’s role as a safe haven; child safety witnesses described the persistence and re-victimization caused by CSAM online; immigrant rights and education advocates said schools should remain safe from immigration enforcement; health and LGBTQ+ advocates stressed privacy and safety risks tied to tracking and harassment; privacy and consumer groups backed limits on location data and stronger provenance tools; and reparations advocates said AB 62 would help address historic injustices. Opposition came from family policy, tech, business, law enforcement, and industry groups, who raised concerns about safety claims, constitutional issues, implementation burdens, transparency, law enforcement access, and the need to preserve existing privacy frameworks and voluntary standards.
The committee members largely expressed support for the policy goals while noting implementation concerns on some measures. Several members asked for or were offered coauthor status on bills. AB 1137, AB 54, AB 49, AB 82, AB 1355, AB 853, and AB 62 all received do-pass votes to Appropriations, with some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. AB 1355 and AB 853 were advanced with amendments or ongoing work promised with opponents, and AB 1043 was presented with discussion of possible amendments on parental consent and age assurance details, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 4 May 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- General within the legislative branch.
- Commission by the Office of Legislative Auditor.
- This is incredibly important, members, because as we've seen with the Office of Legislative Auditor,
- The legislative auditor can make recommendations to agencies, but she cannot Require anything of them
- This is about more than just a talking point on a piece of legislation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (1-29-26) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first approved the December meeting minutes and received several information items, including quarterly capital project status reports, University of Kentucky medical and equipment purchases, school district bond issue notices, and a University of Kentucky RFP for an enterprise services partner. Members also briefly discussed a University of Kentucky public-private partnership for student housing and dining, with comments that such arrangements may improve efficiency and use of taxpayer dollars during a difficult budget year.
The main substantive discussion centered on a new CHFS lease in Harlan County for the Department for Community Based Services. Members questioned the proposed annual cost of $25.62 per square foot, which was far above the county average cited in the meeting, and raised concerns about the one responsive bid, the long lease term through 2033, and whether a nearby hospital or other entity might have been interested. CHFS staff said the current office space is in poor condition, that the new lease includes needed construction and 60 parking spaces, and that the office is limited to considering only actual bidders. After debate over whether to rebid or negotiate, the committee voted to approve the lease, with some members supporting it because of the current facility’s condition and others recording reservations.
The committee then approved the remaining 10 lease renewals as a group. These included one renewal for the Commonwealth’s prosecutorial system and renewals for several CHFS offices, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Natural Resources. One member noted that seven of the 10 renewals were at or below the county average rate and said the overall package was substantially in line with local market conditions.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And does that have to be put in legislation or not? So I asked.
- This legislation may not really have an impact one way or the other on it.
- The chair then said, now we're going to break for caucus.
- We're going to caucus in this room, right?
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we're now we're gonna break for caucus we're now we're gonna break for caucus
Summary:
The committee first discussed HB 443, which would change terms and vacancy language for members of a higher education commission. Members raised concerns that the bill was too narrow to address broader issues with commission membership, including expired appointments, attendance expectations, and whether the Department of Education could replace the commission’s role. Several members suggested the bill was not ready for action and favored holding it for further work, possibly through a subcommittee or work session. One member suggested that if attendance standards were added, no more than two unexcused absences should trigger removal, given the commission’s meeting schedule. The chair said he would defer action and form a small subcommittee to report back before the committee deadline.
The committee then moved to HB 484, dealing with repurposing Career and Technical Education classroom space after 20 years of exclusive use. The chair explained that the bill was aimed at the Milford CTE project, where shared use of space could allow a school to repurpose part of a CTE facility while still using it for CTE-related instruction. Members discussed other possible situations around the state, including Claremont, North Conway, and Jaffrey/Rindge, and whether the bill should be limited to Milford or broadened to allow local districts more flexibility. Some members favored passing the bill now to help CTE projects move forward, while others argued for an amendment removing the requirement that the space be vacated specifically to expand the CTE program occupying it.
Testimony and discussion emphasized that the Milford project had state approval but reduced funding, requiring a smaller scope and repurposing of existing space. Supporters said the bill could help preserve CTE programs while also benefiting general education space needs, and that local districts should have flexibility after 20 years. Opponents or cautious members noted that the language might not fit every district situation and asked for feedback from Director Beard and Steve Rothenberg before final action. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, and instead discussed waiting for an amendment and additional input before acting.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The 2016 date is only a statement of legislative intent.
- And I would also say that's not at all atypical of the legislative process.
- Senator Perez, every caucus meeting, every committee meeting, conversations with us.
- But that's what the legislative process is about. I will grant you.
- But that's what the legislative process is about.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - Senate Federalism
Senate Federalism Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my fifth legislative session. And not to copy Anna, but I do love Dutch tulips as well.
- Mike Hans, policy advisor for the Democratic Caucus. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members.
- Mike Hans, policy advisor for the Democratic Caucus.
- This is my first legislative session. And my favorite flower is hibiscus. Fabulous tea. All right.
- What concerns me here is we've seen a lot of legislative issues this legislative session.
AR
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislative effort is part of a 41-state effort to confront illegal offshore internet-based operations
- I just want to announce that we are having an impromptu caucus lunch tomorrow at noon in room 4s7.
- Members, today is our first opportunity for you to sign up with the Irish caucus at Mcnilly's from 4
Bills:
SB2065, SB1641, SB1642, SB1589, SB1597, SB1216, SB2173, SB2028, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB2014, SB1805, SB2044, SB1836, SB1380, SB2179, SB1436, SB1558, SB933, SB1651, SB1328, SB1572, SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052
Keywords:
pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, business entities, limited liability company, LLC, foreign LLC, domestic LLC, limited partnership, foreign limited partnership, registered agent, Secretary of State, annual certificate, good standing, certificate of authority, designated office, email address, electronic mail
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, our caucus had proposed raising filing thresholds on various taxes before.
- Um, our caucus had proposed raising filing thresholds on various taxes before.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In passing this legislation today, the Senate is upholding Massachusetts literary culture, our belief
- I appreciate his co-sponsorship of the legislation, actually several members of the Republican caucus
- supporting this legislation.
- Somehow, the drafters of this legislative... ...government official.
- Somehow, the drafters of this legislation have analogized that to removing a book from a library.
Summary:
The Senate resumed debate on Senate No. 2696, An Act Regarding Free Expression, a bill addressing challenges to books and other library materials in school and public libraries. Senators supporting the bill argued it protects free expression and gives students, parents, guardians, and others a court path to challenge removals, while opponents raised concerns about parental rights, school control, and the scope and timing of the review process. Several speakers also emphasized the broader context of book bans and the impact on authors, librarians, and students.
A number of amendments were considered. Amendment 4, offered by Senator Creem, was adopted and extended standing to authors and creators to challenge removals of their works, including in municipal libraries. Amendment 5, by Senator DiDomenico, was adopted and limited who may initiate challenges to those connected to the school community. Amendment 6, by Senator Comerford, was adopted to require that challenged materials be considered in their entirety. Amendment 8, by Senator Tarr, proposing parental notification of challenges, was rejected after a roll call. Subsequent Tarr amendments on parental opt-out, reporting, public process, and written policy were also rejected, while Amendment 19, requiring written reasons when librarians remove outdated or successor materials, was rejected as well. Amendment 7, a Ways and Means amendment, was adopted.
The Senate then ordered the bill to a third reading and passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 35 in favor and 3 against. The chamber also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Creating good and godly legislation, and at the same time, produce within them an abundance of the fruit
- No, this is, this is not a legislative agency.
- So, so the Sunset Commission is a legislative agency, uh, which, as you know, provides recommendations
- No, uh, so what the sunset Commission again is a legislative body. This would be executive.
- E2.012, E2.012, the Energy and Climate Caucus. Thank you. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- these, we're kind of puzzled why there isn't at least some more appearance of openness in the House caucus
- these, we're kind of puzzled why there isn't at least some more appearance of openness in the House caucus
Summary:
House Majority Leader Harry Niska discussed House File 20, a bill he said would amend Minnesota’s Data Practices Act by adding the words “on individuals” to clarify that the private-data exemption applies only to information actually tied to an individual person. He argued the bill would overturn a 2022 Minnesota Supreme Court decision in Energy Policy Advocates v. Allison that, in his view, allowed the Attorney General’s office to withhold policymaking and closed investigative data even when no individual privacy interest was involved. Niska framed the measure as a transparency and democracy issue, saying the Attorney General’s office should not have a special secrecy privilege that other state agencies and prosecutors do not have.
In response to questions, Niska said the Attorney General opposed the bill, citing concerns about the cost and burden of data practices requests and raising a broader question about whether some businesses might have privacy interests similar to individuals. Niska said the bill is not meant to eliminate legitimate privacy protections for actual individuals, including sensitive investigative information, but to prevent the office from using the private-data category to shield non-personal information. He also said the issue arose in part from information about outside influence on the Attorney General’s office, including funding for positions through NYU and the Bloomberg Foundation.
Niska said the bill had been introduced by Republicans two years earlier but did not receive a hearing, and he expected it to come to the House floor because Republicans now control committees. He said Democrats were expected to vote as a bloc against it, and he suggested the vote would show where members stand on transparency. He also said other GOP priorities may move through committees and to the floor as they are ready, mentioning permitting reform, repeal of the nuclear moratorium, and an OIG-related bill, but he did not provide a detailed schedule. No vote on the bill was taken during the exchange.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our guests and visitors today, state law prohibits persons in the gallery from interfering with legislative
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- I am here to extend AB 735, which is fulfilling our promise to work on follow-up legislation from AB
- is a sponsored bill by the caucus.
- I want to thank the author and my colleague from San Jose for bringing up this legislation.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Eight - Monday, April 27
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He sat next to me for his first two years as a legislator, and we had a kinship.
- And I worked with him, and we passed legislation out of here to exempt houses of worship from that.
- And Ken presented me this jacket in caucus a couple of years ago.
- So, and you and I had talked about this, but just for the edification of the body and my caucus.
- Quit writing our constituents that are just coming here to see their legislative process these unjust
Summary:
The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 57th day by a 125-0 roll call vote. The chamber then spent significant time on points of personal privilege honoring former member Kenny Waller and commemorating Keaton O’Neill of Rawls County, a teenager who died after a battle with brain cancer; the House observed a moment of silence for O’Neill. Members also introduced several special guests, including military family members, interns, and relatives, and the Speaker announced committee reports and Senate messages.
The House took up several Senate-amended bills. On House Bills 2637 and 3155, the House voted to refuse the Senate substitute and request the Senate recede, with a conference committee to be formed if needed. Members discussed the bill’s technical sentencing and effective-date changes, sex offender registry revisions, drone restrictions tied to World Cup events, health care treatment provisions, and prosecutor salary-related language. The House then adopted and finally passed House Bill 2593, the military and veterans bill, by 137-1 and 138-1 votes after debate highlighting expanded military leave, TRICARE and Service Members Civil Relief Act protections, cybersecurity and emergency-response provisions, and National Guard benefits. House Bill 2974, dealing with licensed reciprocity and telehealth access, plus interstate compacts for certain health professions, was adopted and finally passed by 109-29 and 108-30 votes. House Bill 2108, a land conveyance and local infrastructure measure for Jefferson City’s viaduct area and related property transfers, was adopted and finally passed by 138-1 and 138-2 votes after discussion of safety, parking, and additional property language.
The House also received Senate messages stating that the Senate refused to recede on HB 2596 and on HB 2637/3155, and appointed conference committees for those bills. The Speaker named House conferees and also appointed conference committees for budget bills HB 2002 through HB 2013. The day ended with committee meeting announcements and adjournment until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to begin by recognizing the members and leadership of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative
- Caucus, including the Senator from Lawrence, who also led on this bill as a member of the Steering Committee
- , Vice Chair of the Caucus, the Senator from Roxbury, the Senator from Springfield, the Senator from
- legislation. to pass today will be one of the most transformative pieces of legislation in recent history
- We can't do it all in one piece of legislation.
Summary:
The Senate considered a comprehensive immigration-related bill, the Protect Act (House No. 5316), with extensive debate focused on limiting civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations and protecting immigrants, victims, workers, and public institutions. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fear in schools, hospitals, courts, child care settings, and other community spaces, while preserving criminal law enforcement and public safety cooperation. Several senators also emphasized the economic and community contributions of immigrants, and some spoke from personal or district experience about fear, school enrollment declines, and impacts on health care and daily life.
A number of amendments were debated. Amendment 6, offered by Senator Kennedy, was adopted to extend protections to DDS facilities and disability-related care settings, with supporters stressing the importance of protecting immigrant caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other adopted amendments included Amendment 7 on effective dates, Amendment 34 adding residential schools/programs as safe spaces, Amendment 10 on courthouse curtilage, Amendment 13 protecting health care workers from retaliation, Amendment 20 establishing an immigration commission with minority-party representation, and Amendment 69 as a corrective/technical amendment. Many other amendments, largely offered by Senator Tarr and others, were rejected, including proposals concerning 287G agreements, detainers, civil arrests, court authority, and legal defense funding; several amendments were also withdrawn.
The chamber took multiple roll-call votes on contested amendments. Amendment 59 on 287G funds was defeated 5-34, Amendment 63 on status information tied to criminal offenses was defeated 7-32, Amendment 67 on felony detainers was defeated 10-29, and Amendment 75 on state-funded legal defense programs was defeated 5-34. After amendments were completed, the Senate adopted the Ways and Means recommendation, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a 37-3 vote. The Senate later rejected a House amendment, appointed a conference committee, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to say on behalf of the Tech Caucus, we appreciate that. Thank you.
- As a member of the Tech Caucus, I'm very happy we have one, though I don't know how they're created.
- To be clear, AB 470 is the legislation about voice telephone services, not broadband internet service
- Lastly, thank you to Assembly Member McKinnor, the committee chair, and staff legislative leadership,
- I'm Terry Nicole Baca, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for AT&T California, the state's largest
Summary:
The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee heard AB 470 by Assembly Member McKinnor, a bill to modernize California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules for voice telephone service and create a process for carriers to transition away from obsolete copper networks in favor of advanced telecommunications infrastructure. The author and supporters said the bill is aimed at preserving reliable voice and 911 access while encouraging private investment in fiber and other modern networks, and emphasized that it is not a broadband bill. Support came from AT&T, business groups, and a former Cal OES director, who argued the bill provides a careful, phased modernization with CPUC oversight and increased public-safety investment requirements.
Opposition came from TURN, CWA District 9, digital equity organizations, labor groups, and several local governments and county representatives. Critics raised concerns about the adequacy of the mapping process, reliance on broadband and wireless coverage data, the lack of on-the-ground verification, the challenge process, possible loss of Lifeline protections, and the impact on workers and union jobs. They also argued the bill could allow carriers to reduce universal-service obligations without enough safeguards for rural and vulnerable customers.
Committee members discussed those concerns at length, especially the map-making process, the challenge procedure, and whether the bill sufficiently protects workers and customers who could be left behind. The author said the bill includes a 10-year backstop if service is lost, a CPUC-led process, and a three-to-one fiber buildout requirement tied to relinquishment, and expressed willingness to continue working with labor on workforce language. The committee ultimately passed AB 470 on a 7-0 due pass vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: DFL and Republican Leaders Media Availability - 01/14/25
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
Senator Bobby Champion spoke after the Minnesota Senate’s opening day, emphasizing that the chamber was organized and ready to begin work for Minnesotans. He said the Senate had reached a good-faith power-sharing agreement with Republicans, describing the negotiations as respectful and focused on finding a workable outcome. He also noted that the Senate is in a temporary tie and that the chamber intends to use the early weeks of the session to prepare for the budget process ahead of the February forecast.
Champion said the Senate will hear from state agencies about their budget priorities, listen to the governor’s priorities, and hold committee hearings as part of the budget session. Under the agreement, leadership and committees will be power-shared, with co-chairs and evenly split committees requiring bipartisan agreement to move bills forward. He said the Senate’s goal is to represent Minnesotans and work on “bread-and-butter” issues, while acknowledging that the House is dealing with its own separate disputes.
He also discussed the Senate’s response to the death of Carrie Dick, saying members deeply felt her loss and that her legacy of courage and respect would guide the chamber moving forward. Champion contrasted the Senate’s agreement with the more contentious situation in the House, and said that if the House is properly constituted and passes bills by the required vote threshold, the Senate will work with it as required by law.