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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Opening Ceremonies Jan 12th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- She is legally here today, having gotten an appointment from the Chief Justice.
- The Speaker appoints Representatives Couture, Hall, Thomas, and Walsh to notify the Governor that the
- Last line: Address of Governor Bob Ferguson.
- We hear from the governor every session.
- The Governor reports, well, the Governor, you know, he's in good spirits this morning, but before we
Summary:
The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome from Squaxin Island Tribe member Chris Peters and other tribal leaders. Justice Mary Yu administered the oath of office to Representatives Hall, Obras, Thomas, Salahuddin, and Zahn. The Speaker also recognized the service of Justice Yu, the late Senator Bill Ramos, the late Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding. The Speaker and Republican leader Stokesbary delivered opening remarks focused on the session’s priorities and challenges, including affordability, taxes, housing, public safety, and the impact of federal policy on Washington.
The House adopted several organizational resolutions and motions. House Resolution 4665, notifying the Governor that the House was organized and ready to do business, passed. House Concurrent Resolution 4406, setting the Governor’s address to the Legislature, and House Concurrent Resolution 4407, returning bills and resolutions to the normal process for consideration, both passed. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, establishing cutoff dates for the 2026 session, also passed. The House suspended rules to move various measures, referred introduced bills to committees, and approved House Resolution 4667 adopting the permanent House rules.
The Speaker announced committee assignment changes, including new appointments for Representatives Engel, Hall, Parshley, and Zahn, and reminded members of pink slip deadlines. A House delegation then reported back from the Governor’s office, saying he welcomed the Legislature and was ready for the session. The House adjourned until the next day, with a pro forma session and the Governor’s State of the State address scheduled for the following morning.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- As do I, with the appointment by the governor.
- I spent three years up here as Deputy General Counsel for both Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis
- governor, Ron DeSantis, to serve as a trustee for the St.
- So it's a new appointment for me.
- I am thankful to Governor DeSantis for this appointment.
Summary:
The committee first heard CS/SB 270, which would extend Bright Futures eligibility by 12 months for certain students whose parent was serving overseas in public service and then retired, giving military and diplomatic families more time to return to Florida without losing scholarship eligibility. Senator Burgess also explained a late-filed amendment to set the bill’s effective implementation for the 2025-26 school year, and the committee adopted the amendment without objection. The bill received supportive testimony, including from Senator Smith, and was reported favorably by a roll call vote.
The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmation hearings for appointees to state college boards of trustees, with the chair emphasizing a new process of hearing from each nominee individually rather than taking a blanket vote. Nominees from Tallahassee State College, St. Johns River State College, South Florida State College, Broward College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Palm Beach State College, Pasco-Hernando State College, and Valencia College described their backgrounds and priorities, which largely centered on workforce development, nursing and health sciences, dual enrollment, fiscal responsibility, student retention, and partnerships with local employers and communities. Several nominees highlighted their own educational or professional ties to the colleges, and some noted the importance of serving rural or military-connected communities.
One nominee, John Aloko for Pasco-Hernando State College, was not present because he was attending a conference in Hawaii and was deferred to a later hearing. After hearing all other nominees, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of the remaining appointees in a block vote, covering Tabs 2 through 22 except Tab 8, and the motion passed. Two members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on earlier items.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 18th, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- by the governor, with the name submitted by the Alabama Society of Health System Pharmacists.
- There will be a chain pharmacist appointed by the governor from a name submitted by the Alabama Pharmacy
- An independent pharmacist appointed by the lieutenant governor from a name submitted by the Alabama Pharmacy
- Additionally, one academic pharmacist will be appointed by the lieutenant governor from the two state
- Then, there will be one at-large consumer who is appointed by the governor.
Bills:
HB123
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Proposing AI protections in Minnesota | Senator Erin Maye Quade Apr 10th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You have governors like Spencer Cox in Utah and you have governors like uh Governor Healey out in Massachusetts
- You<00:03:49.040><c> have</c><00:03:49.200><c> governors</c><00:03:49.680><c> like</c><00:03:51.040><
- Utah and you have governors like uh Utah and you have governors like uh Governor<00:03:54.080><c> Healey
- </c> you're calling to set up appointments you're calling to set up appointments are<00:08:59.920><c>
- 00:09:39.920><c> clinic</c> to switch my appointment to a clinic to switch my appointment to a clinic
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and a confirmation from the appointment and a confirmation from the governor. governor. governor.
- This vote would move appointments further away from the governor and further away from the Senate having
- </c><00:38:18.920><c> from</c><00:38:19.080><c> the</c><00:38:19.160><c> governor,</c> to these appointments
- from the governor, to these appointments from the governor, which<00:38:21.000><c> is</c><00:38:21.240
- In other words, they denied, I think it was then Governor Dayton, the right to appoint the commissioner
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- > lead</c><00:09:50.840><c> the</c> Governor Walz's appointment to lead the Governor Walz's appointment
- President, when we have received an official confirmation or an official appointment from Governor Walz
- President, when we have received an official confirmation or an official appointment from Governor Walz
- President, when we have received an official confirmation or an official appointment from Governor Walz
- President, when we have received an official confirmation or an official appointment from Governor Walz
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- by the governor, as well as those appointed at large.
- The governor gets six appointments.
- These are the only three candidates that the governor can select from.
- By removing the attorney restriction, if an attorney is appointed to the board now from the governor
- The Bar Association gets six appointments.
Bills:
HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and several introductions recognizing the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, visiting school groups, and other guests in the galleries. Members also heard a personal privilege statement from Senator Peterson marking the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, followed by a reception announcement in the lounge.
The chamber then took up H.J.R. 1024, a proposed constitutional amendment revising the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political affiliation restrictions, changing term rules, and allowing consecutive service. An amendment was adopted to move the special election date to August 25, 2026, but the special-election provision later failed on a 27-17 vote. After extended debate over judicial independence, transparency, and political influence, the resolution itself passed 35-8.
The Senate next considered H.J.R. 1087, which would place before voters a constitutional amendment on the five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualified manufacturing facilities and allow the Legislature to set reimbursement levels for local entities. Supporters said it would give the state more control over costly reimbursements; the measure passed 38-7, and the special-election provision also passed 38-7. The Senate then laid over two agenda items, made committee and event announcements, and adjourned until Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- by the governor.
- I spent 3 years up here as deputy general counsel for both Governor Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis
- I'm honored to be nominated by our Governor.
- So it's it's it's a new appointment for me.
- I am thankful to Governor DeSantis for this appointment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> only</c> Presently the governor council only Presently the governor council only appoints<00:25:
- We don't appoint; the governor appoints or nominates, and we just simply confirm.
- We don't governor council appoints.
- <00:30:26.880><c> or</c> appoint the governor appoints or appoint the governor appoints or nominates<
- </c> appointed by the governor and council. appointed by the governor and council.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, the governor came to Orlando.
- Our Board of Governors choose the ones.
- appoint the members of that committee.
- Our board of governors, um, choose the ones.
- appoint the members of that committee.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present.
The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording.
The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a slightly smaller board with 10 members, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate,
- </c><00:44:35.800><c> by</c> appointed by the governor confirmed by appointed by the governor confirmed
- with</c> board appointed by the governor with board appointed by the governor with advice<00:47:39.480
- He is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
- appointed by the governor<00:49:49.520><c> with</c><00:49:49.640><c> the</c><00:49:49.799><c> advice
Committee:
House Education Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I asked the Governor to be appointed to, and I was very pleased to be able to work with you and your
- Thank you, Madam Chair, and I'd like to thank the Lieutenant Governor for appointing me again to this
- Blacklock was appointed by Governor Abbott to the Texas Supreme Court.
- I have also. previously served as a governor as a governor appointee under former governor Perry and
- He worked as a senior appointments manager in the office. office of the governor.
Committee:
Senate Nominations
Keywords:
Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability
Summary:
The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- On House Bill 84, the Speaker appoints Delegates Laufer, Sullivan, and Weber.
- House Bill 625, the Speaker appoints Delegates Henson, Ward, and McLaughlin.
- All of the conference committee appointments are on your member page as well.
- All of the conference committee appointments are on your member page as well.
- Speaker appoints several more conferees.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, we have six appointments which we've received from the governor and which are now being
- These appointments will appear in today's journal, which you will receive tomorrow. we have six appointments
- ><c> are</c> received from the governor and which are received from the governor and which are now<00
- These appointments having jurisdiction.
- </c> and made the following appointments. and made the following appointments.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 10th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Very truly yours, Jay Inslee, Governor.
- Senate gubernatorial appointment 9135, Charles G.
- Senate gubernatorial appointment number 9266, the Secretary will read.
- Noah Scartvet appointed November 26th. Sincerely, Bob Ferguson, Governor. Senator Conway.
- Kelly Foucai appointed November. Sincerely, Bob Ferguson, Governor. Senator Riccelli.
Summary:
The Senate opened with ceremonial activities, approval of the previous day’s journal, and adoption of Senate Resolution 8689 recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Senators spoke in strong support of the resolution, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, self-advocacy, family caregivers, and the principle of “nothing about us without us.” The resolution was adopted, and all members’ names were added as sponsors. The chamber also welcomed student visitors and later recognized individuals with developmental disabilities and caregivers in the gallery.
The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments. Charles G. Knutzen was confirmed to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board by a 48-0 vote. Noah Scartvet was confirmed to the Gambling Commission by a 43-5 vote, and Kelly K. Foucai was confirmed to the Spokane Colleges Board of Trustees by a 48-0 vote. The Senate also considered and confirmed additional appointments while excusing several members from attendance during parts of the day.
The chamber spent much of the meeting concurring in House amendments and passing a series of bills. Among the measures approved were bills dealing with clean energy exemptions for certain backup fossil fuel use, police data and body camera/ALPR distinctions, housing and rental assistance flexibility, creation of a cabinet-level Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs with Senate confirmation, school district interfund transfers under financial oversight, civic engagement and voting services, wildfire-resistant home-hardening materials, and technical corrections to prior tax and revenue legislation. Most of these bills passed with clear majorities, though some drew recorded opposition, including Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035 and Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6113.
The Senate also adopted a striking amendment and passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program. Supporters said the negotiated proposal would improve fiscal transparency and help fund statewide tourism promotion, while opponents raised concerns about the assessment structure. The bill passed after concurrence in the House amendments and final passage by a 43-5 vote. The Senate then returned to the fourth order of business and stood at ease for lunch and caucus.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Robert Malty appointed October 2nd, James Lee, Governor. Senator Nobles. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Elisa Garcefo appointed October 14, 2024. Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Nobles. Thank you, Mr.
- Stephanie Bardeen appointed November 15. Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Cleveland. Thank you, Mr.
- Huey U appointed November 15. Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Nobles. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Robert DeCoteau appointed October 2. Jay Inslee, Governor. Senator Shoemake. Thank you, Mr.
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm grateful to Governor Newsom for the appointment and the confidence that it conveys.
- I want to express my appreciation to the governor for this appointment and the belief in my abilities
- I understand it's a governor's appointment, and I can argue that not all governor's appointments are
- The appointment, the final vote is three to two.
- The appointment is approved to move to the full Senate. The appointment, the final vote is 3-2.
Committee:
Senate Rules
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Business on the speaker’s desk: communications from the governor.
- Governor. Unfinished Business. Representative Cooper. Mr.
- I will appoint members cupper when As opposed to vote, nay.
- Communications from the governor.
- Communications from the governor.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. May Modi. A series of personal privilege introductions followed, including the Chief of Security, members of the Junior League of Phoenix, several Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year candidates, and a student guest. Members also read a proclamation honoring the Junior League of Phoenix for civic engagement and volunteer service.
The chamber then handled several procedural matters, including a motion to not concur in Senate amendments to HB 2010 and appoint a conference committee. The House moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted recommendations on a number of Senate bills. On the first calendar, SB 1009, SB 1046, SB 1143, SB 1221 as amended, and SB 1613 were advanced, with SB 1221 receiving an Olson floor amendment. On the second calendar, SB 1013, SB 1338, SB 1540 as amended, and later SB 1121 as amended, SB 1318, SB 1549, and SB 1786 as amended were all reported do pass, while SB 1270, SB 1400, and SB 1582 were retained on the calendar.
Several bills drew debate. SB 1013 prompted discussion over merit-based hiring and whether the bill’s exclusions of sexual orientation and gender identity were appropriate. SB 1540 drew criticism as special legislation favoring the fuel industry, while supporters said it was a fairer approach to theft penalties. SB 1121 was described as a bipartisan health-care worker safety measure addressing radiation exposure, though opponents called it a vendor-driven mandate. SB 1318 was presented as a cleanup bill to align breast cancer notification language with federal standards, and SB 1786 received a technical amendment. The House also passed SB 1113, SB 1193, SB 1448, and SB 1503 on third reading, with SB 1503 receiving the required three-quarters vote and emergency clause. The House appointed a conference committee on HB 2003, and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- by the governor, as well as those appointed at-large.
- gets six appointments.
- These are the only three candidates that the governor can select from.
- If an attorney is appointed to the board now from the Governor or the at-large members.
- In that, the governor gets to vet his selections.
Bills:
HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Sep 24th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Governor has appointed Diego Arancon, who is the Deputy Chief of Staff.
- And per the legislation, the governor has 30 days to appoint, so our goal is to have someone in this
- And the individuals who were responsible for appointing people could not have appointed a better team
- Appointing people could not have appointed a better team.
- And that's true not just under this governor, but also under Republican governors.