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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Government and Veterans Affairs Apr 9th, 2025 at 11:01 am

Government and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • a special or general election.'
  • And that's in subsection 7 of those general provisions.
  • General prohibitions is combining 16.
  • It could be Attorney General. AG, your state's attorney, yeah.
  • ... ...contributed over $250 solely to influence a statewide election or an election for the legislative
Bills: SB2156
Summary: The subcommittee met to review HB 2156, which reorganizes North Dakota campaign finance disclosure law by repealing Chapter 16.1 and moving the provisions into a new Chapter 16.2 with mostly technical cross-reference updates. Legislative Council and the Secretary of State’s office walked through the bill section by section, explaining that most language is carried over from current law, with some cleanup to definitions, reporting requirements, public access rules, and filing procedures. The committee discussed how the new chapter would apply to candidates, candidate committees, political committees, political parties, ballot measure groups, and conduits. Several substantive issues were raised and adjusted during the discussion. Members questioned the open-records language for expenditures and contributions over $250, the use of “deposit” versus “receipt” as the reporting trigger, and whether the 48-hour supplemental reporting deadline should be changed to three calendar days; the group ultimately favored keeping 48 hours and using “deposit” consistently. They also clarified reporting dates, including changing one special-election deadline from 40 days to 39 days, and confirmed that balances of campaign funds would be reported but not made publicly available. The Secretary of State’s office also explained that the bill would make late fees public and that the chapter-wide penalty for willful violations remains a Class A misdemeanor. The main policy change debated at length was the late-filing fee schedule. Members expressed concern that the existing penalties were too low to deter intentional non-filers, and after discussion the committee agreed to increase the final late fee from $100 to $500 while keeping the new public posting of delinquent filers. The committee also reviewed an inflation-adjustment provision for reporting thresholds and the “ultimate true source of funds” language, which was described as existing law being carried into the new chapter. The meeting ended with the understanding that additional drafting changes would be made and that the bill would be ready for further committee action later in the week.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Please call a special election today and let the people vote.
  • We were calling for this election. We are calling for our election. We are... ...wait.
  • of when the election will be set.
  • Election Code and the conduct of elections be uniform and consistent throughout the state.
  • They've paid for it, and we're... ...election now.
Summary: State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress. The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative. A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Aug 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • by the election laws of this state.
  • election crimes.
  • Uh, that's who was in charge when the attorney general was given authority to prosecute election crimes
  • This was important in a local election, by the way, as many cases of these are a local election.
  • Whether local elected local elected officials should be allowed to hire professionals to advocate on
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 31st, 2026

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the general election are the parties' endorsed candidates.
  • what happens in the general election.
  • Percent on average relative to what happens in the general election.
  • election, which means the general election truly offers the entire electorate a choice of their preferred
  • than the people voting in the general elections.
Bills: H5001
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Initiative Petition 25-12, H.503, which would implement an all-party primary system for state elections in Massachusetts. The hearing began with two subject-matter experts. Professor Costas Panagopoulos of Northeastern University described top-two primary systems used in a few states and said the research shows only modest, mixed effects on turnout and polarization, with tradeoffs such as weaker party gatekeeping, possible same-party general elections, higher spending, and reduced visibility for minor parties. Katie King of the National Conference of State Legislatures outlined different primary models, explained the legal distinction between unconstitutional blanket primaries and permissible top-two systems, and noted that changing primary systems would require voter education and administrative preparation. Committee members asked both witnesses about turnout, litigation, and how the systems compare to Massachusetts’ current rules. The proponents’ panel, led by Danielle Allen of the Coalition for Healthy Democracy, argued that Massachusetts has too many uncontested elections, low turnout, and too little accountability. Supporters said all-party primaries would give every voter a meaningful role, increase competition, broaden participation, and help candidates appeal to the full electorate rather than a narrow partisan base. Jim Henderson, the coalition’s counsel and a principal drafter, said the proposal is limited to state-level primaries and includes ballot language allowing party endorsements to appear. Other proponents, including Kevin Johnson, Kate Kavanaugh, and Spencer Reynolds, said the reform would reduce polarization, improve representation for independents and underrepresented groups, and create more competitive elections. They also emphasized that the proposal differs from systems in California and Washington because it would allow endorsements and multiple endorsements on the ballot. Committee members pressed the proponents on whether the reform would actually increase turnout, whether it would worsen polarization by shifting influence to party endorsements, and whether it would disadvantage minority-party candidates or create pressure to clear the field. Questions also focused on how endorsements would work in legislative races, whether the proposal would help elect more people of color, and whether the state’s current ballot-access rules are really a barrier. The proponents responded that turnout gains may be modest but that the general election would remain the decisive, higher-turnout stage, and they argued that the system would improve competition and voter choice. No vote was taken at the hearing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, so generally what would that be? I mean, what would that be?
  • For generations, our laws have recognized that women are distinct from men.
  • Just generally to yield. Just generally yield for questions. Yes. She yields for questions. Ms.
  • I found a general definition description in the code.
  • It's repeated by elected officials.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 1st, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me, let me just make a, a, just a general announcement and that is that, uh, if you intend to testify
  • And if we don't speak out, especially on women or women in general.
  • The state generally knows that they picked up a case.
  • That, that's correct, that this is not intended as a way to shield these generally.
  • What if you feel generous, well, I am generous, but we've got several members that will want to vote
Bills: HB47
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you're an independent candidate, you have five days within the primary election.
  • If they miss the filing not more than five days after the date of the first primary election, would it
  • Would it be beneficial for them to have that information, their economic disclosures, before the election
  • Sir, just for clarity, qualifying papers in a local election are when they follow the clerk, correct?
  • I think even with a municipal election, you have to file a statement.
Bills: HB250
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The clock is ticking, and our Republican voters are looking to the Republican majority they elected to
  • But so far in the Texas House, we haven't passed a single election integrity bill.
  • Even more conservative election integrity legislation is stuck in the House. ...House Elections Committee
  • election, which is how it should be.
  • district attorneys basically adjudicate election fraud in their counties.
Summary: The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to lift up the leadership of this state, starting with the governor and his family, all the other elected
  • to lift up the leadership of this state, starting with the governor and his family, all the other elected
  • Senate Bill 202 by Senator Kleinpeter is an act in Title 18 relative to the Parish Board of Election
  • Supervisors, to provide for eligible compensation days during an election.
  • election for a party primary office.
Summary: The Senate met with 29 members present, heard a prayer and national anthem presentation, and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then received multiple messages from the House on conference committee reports and concurrence actions, and took up a long calendar of Senate resolutions and House/Senate bills returned from the House with amendments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including commendations and requests for reports or studies, while others were left over or returned to the calendar. The Senate concurred in or adopted amendments on a series of bills covering registrar compensation (SB 25), broadband administration and reimbursement (SB 80), school safety master key boxes (SB 132), dental coverage for cancer treatment (SB 155), paid parental leave for educators (SB 157), election supervisor compensation days (SB 202), water utility service line replacement funding (SB 228), weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits (SB 250), medical debt protection (SB 414), Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medication (SB 443), and design-build authority for vertiport facilities (SB 513). It also adopted a House concurrent resolution urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge (HCR 32). One bill, SB 479 on removal of certain judges, had its amendments rejected and was sent to conference. The chamber then considered conference committee reports on several measures. Reports were adopted on SB 312 (labor organization dues and fees), SB 208 (veterans services and VA-related restrictions), SB 382 (workers’ compensation advisory council and reimbursement schedule timing), SB 389 (agent and athlete registration and fee review), and multiple House bills including HB 359 (party primary qualifying rules), HB 368 (New Orleans historic preservation lien procedures), HB 468 (wholesale residential real estate definitions), HB 552 (DWI-related responsive verdict language), HB 732 (motor vehicle fines/fees and hybrids), HB 870 and HB 1236 (pharmacy benefit manager and insurance provisions), and HB 1117 (prescription period issues). HB 210 on retroactivity was also adopted after debate. Several conference reports were temporarily passed over or returned to the calendar, including HB 953, and the Senate adjourned to reconvene the next morning for final work.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to lift up the leadership of this state, starting with the governor and his family, all the other elected
  • Senate Bill 202 by Senator Kleinpeter is an act in Title 18 relative to the parish board of election
  • supervisors, for eligible compensation days during an election.
  • It comes from the House. ...for eligible compensation days during an election.
  • election for a party primary office.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • And generally, it significantly increased the satisfaction that Florida voters have in their election
  • And generally, it significantly increased the satisfaction that Florida voters have in their election
  • and getting those UOCAVA voters their correct general election ballot post-primary.
  • UOCAVA voters their correct general election ballot post-primary.
  • other steps done to set ourselves up for the general election, for example.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • just general application.
  • You've all been generous with your time. Thank you for what you've done for your area.
  • So, we own generation, transmission, survey.
  • My name is Stephanie Houle and I'm Assistant General Counsel for Xcel Energy.
  • My name is Stephanie Houle, and I am Assistant General Counsel. for Xcel Energy.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, it's not just about the election. It's about the election code.
  • Yes, but not the general public.
  • FCC, not even specific to elections, just advertising containing the It's generative AI and that sort
  • And I'm asking because I may have... have to use that line next year if I get a general election opponent
  • This is about affecting an election.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, that eligibility was removed with a change, leaving these as the only elected state officials
  • I was elected in 2020 to the State Board of Education and served 12 years there.
  • These are statewide elected officials with huge districts making critical decisions on behalf of millions
  • The district was given the authority to proceed with issuing general obligation bonds. of $60 million
  • in general obligation bonds.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 02-06-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Ruth O., Deputy Attorney General, with the Department of the Attorney General.
  • </c> election and not enough for the general. election and not enough for the general.
  • to state and county public office, beginning with the 2028 general election.
  • election.
  • Um, this one, this one general election.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2444 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution, which the Attorney General said could create vague retroactivity language and litigation risk; the committee noted the exemption had last been adjusted around 1978. SB 2446 would add a seventh associate judge to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Judiciary staff testified in opposition, saying recent internal restructuring and a pending vacancy had improved output and that it would be prudent to wait and see the effect before adding another judge. The Public Defender supported the goal of faster appellate resolution but said it would defer to the court’s assessment and had no objection to revisiting the issue later. The committee also discussed current appellate timelines, with staff saying at least 225 days is built into the process before a case reaches a merit panel, and that a two-year delay from panel assignment was realistic under the current structure. The committee then heard SB 2450, which would establish a presidential preference primary for the 2028 cycle. The Chief Election Officer said the election would cost about $4 million, less if combined with the regular primary. Several opponents argued the bill would add bureaucracy, duplicate or undermine party-run processes, and waste taxpayer money; one speaker estimated the total cost could be closer to $6 million when county costs are included. Supporters and committee members discussed that the measure would not require parties to use the results and that Hawaii remains one of the few states still using caucuses. The committee also asked whether counties could staff the election and whether the results would be useful given Hawaii’s current primary timing. SB 2453 would require the Office of Elections to include a notice with each ballot that a digital and printed voter information guide is available, with the notice in 32-point font as a separate insert. The Chief Election Officer said the insert would cost about $90,000 and asked for an effective date of January 1, 2027 because mailing preparations for the primary would already be underway. The Disability and Communications Access Board, League of Women Voters, National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii, and others supported the bill. The committee also began hearing SB 2461, which would have the Office of Elections prepare a questionnaire for candidates and publish responses online and in the voter guide; the Chief Election Officer said the office did not think it should be the agency to shape campaign questions, though he said it could work if the questions were specified in statute. Finally, the committee heard SB 2457, which would require a criminal conviction before seized property could be forfeited. The Attorney General and Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill, arguing it would prolong cases, increase storage costs, and make forfeiture less effective against crime, especially where owners flee, die, or hide assets through shell companies. The Public Defender strongly supported the measure, saying forfeiture should be tied to convictions and that people challenging forfeiture often lack counsel. The Honolulu Prosecutor also opposed the bill, but said it supported transparency, due process, and even a right to counsel; it argued conviction-only forfeiture would fail in cases involving fugitives, deceased suspects, or hidden ownership structures. The committee questioned what would happen to property if an owner could not be found, and the prosecutor said the outcome would depend on the type of property and could involve abandonment or interpleader proceedings.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 31st, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That included property general liability auto umbrella.
  • I'm a seventh-generation Texan.
  • I'm a seventh-generation Texan.
  • Or are those generalizations justified?
  • Personal injury cases are generally very fact-driven.
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We had a bill that gave that provided the Attorney General with prosecutorial powers for election crimes
  • This shifts the power to prosecute election crime to the Attorney General.
  • What this bill does is it gives the Attorney General the express power to prosecute election crime.
  • The Attorney General no longer wants to prosecute a potential election fraud case, so now that would
  • House Bill 12 restores the power to prosecute election fraud cases to the best Attorney General in the
Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 20, 2026

Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:
  • election.
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  • So, the the 2024 general election.
  • the election.
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Bills: HB0085, HB0086