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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- by Senator Liz Miranda and Representative Erika Ida Hover.
- I would like to thank you, Senator John Keenan, Senator Daniel Hunt, and the whole Joint Committee for
- I'm here in support of Senate 7 and 863.
- Thank you, Senator, Representative, staff.
- This one is as a resolution rather than a joint Senate resolution, so procedurally, it might not be the
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on S. 7 and H. 63, proposed constitutional amendments to restore voting rights to people incarcerated for felony convictions. Sponsors Rep. Erica Iderhoven and Sen. Liz Miranda argued that Massachusetts should reverse the 2000 disenfranchisement change, describing it as a recent and racially discriminatory policy that excludes thousands of residents—disproportionately Black and Latino—from civic participation. They said the amendment would put the question before voters, likely in 2028, and noted that implementation details such as domicile and where incarcerated people would register to vote would be handled separately through legislation and existing jail-based voting work.
A large number of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people testified in support, many speaking remotely from MCI Norfolk, MCI Shirley, and MCI Framingham. They said voting would affirm dignity, accountability, rehabilitation, and connection to community, and several described civic education programs inside the facilities that had helped them engage with public policy. Witnesses repeatedly characterized disenfranchisement as “civil death,” linked it to racial injustice and the legacy of slavery, and urged the committee to advance the bills favorably. A few speakers also addressed practical questions about voting location and domicile, with sponsors saying those issues are not specified in the constitutional amendment and would be worked out later.
Committee members asked several questions, including whether incarcerated people would vote in the community where they were incarcerated or where they previously lived, and whether future legislation could include carve-outs based on offense type or time served. Testifiers and sponsors generally said the amendment itself does not decide those implementation questions, and some said they would oppose carve-outs. One member raised a broader moral objection about allowing people convicted of serious crimes to vote; supporters responded that punishment should not erase democratic rights and that voting can support rehabilitation and reentry. No vote or final committee action was taken during the transcript provided.
The hearing also briefly included testimony on a separate matter, S. 521, a proposed ratification of the federal Child Labor Amendment. Witnesses supporting that measure warned against renewed child labor rollbacks in other states and argued Massachusetts should reaffirm protections for children and education. That portion of the hearing was separate from the voting-rights discussion.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 014 Jan 28th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sheil, please read the title to Senate Joint Resolution 5.
- Senate Joint Resolution 5 by Senators Roberts and Pelton.
- move Senate joint resolution<00:22:31.200>
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- Senate joint resolution 5 is adopted.
Summary:
The House convened with 55 members present and 10 excused, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Monday, January 26, 2026, as corrected. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 5, designating Colorado 4-H Day. Representatives Johnson and McCormick spoke in support, noting the visit from 4-H members and reciting the 4-H pledge. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59-0, with six excused.
The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements and recognitions. Members highlighted upcoming legislative receptions for the Colorado Airport Operators Association and livestock groups, committee meetings including SMART Act hearings, Judiciary Committee items, Transportation/Housing/Local Government business, and a House Finance Committee meeting. Several members also recognized visiting groups and constituents, including behavioral health providers, Aurora Mental Health and Recovery, Heritage Heights Academy students, and House District 6 community leaders.
A significant portion of the floor time was devoted to a personal privilege statement by Minority Leader Caldwell, who responded to concerns about immigration enforcement, emphasized the rule of law and due process, and criticized rhetoric he said endangered law enforcement and others. The House then moved into recess later in the day.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Senator McClain. Here. Vice Chair, Senator Fine. Here. Senator Jones. Here. Senator Leek.
- Senator Passidomo. Senator Pizzo. Senator Sharief. Senator Trumbull. The quorum is present. Mr.
- We're going to go to Tab 2, Senator Burgess.
- Senator Jones? Yes. Senator Leek? Yes. Senator Passidomo? Yes. Senator Pizzo? Senator Sharief? Yes.
- But members, Senate Joint Resolution 748 is a joint resolution to put before the voters an extension
Summary:
The committee took up several claims bills and tax-related measures. It reported favorably SB 20, providing $400,000 in relief to J.N., a minor injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk, and SB 14, providing $1.7 million to the estate of Pineal Januier after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. It also approved SB 674, which would let property appraisers, like tax collectors, budget for hiring and retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval. In each claims bill, the sponsor described the underlying incident, the settlement amount, and the remaining payment sought under sovereign immunity limits; there was no opposition on the claims bills. The bonus bill drew support from property appraisers who said it would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new appropriations.
The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, which would create a new homestead-like property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead property for more than six months as residential rental housing. Supporters said it was intended to encourage more affordable rental housing by extending a $50,000 exemption and Save Our Homes-style assessment cap to qualifying properties. County and city representatives, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, reduced public safety funding, and tax shifts to other property owners and businesses. Several senators also raised concerns about density, parking, and whether landlords would actually pass savings on to renters. Despite the opposition, both the constitutional amendment and the implementing bill were reported favorably.
The committee also approved CS for CS SB 268, as amended to include congressional members, creating a public-records exemption related to certain residential information for elected officials. The First Amendment Foundation opposed it, arguing the bill lacked a sufficient public purpose and could hinder transparency, while senators supporting it cited real threats and harassment against themselves and their families. SB 100, which bans government display of flags representing political viewpoints and allows active or retired military members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag, also passed after extensive debate. Opponents argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride and other identity-related flags; supporters said government buildings should not display political messages and that the bill protects neutrality. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval every eight years for local discretionary taxes such as tourist development taxes and local option taxes, with exceptions for pledged bond revenues. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the restaurant/lodging industry opposed it, saying it would create uncertainty, threaten tourism and infrastructure funding, and complicate long-term planning; Senator Sharief and others said the measure would disrupt existing surtax-backed projects and revenue streams.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will recess to meet in joint convention.
- The Senate is in recess for the purpose of joint convention with the House.
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, with that, the chair lays out Senate Bill 7.
- Uh, thank you for Senator Perry's leadership on this as well.
- I think you accidentally said House Joint Resolution of 7, but you meant SB 7, right? Correct.
- Number 2, also echoing Sarah Kirkle, we also support the provisions of Senate Bill 7 that expand the
- Um, 2, same concern as other folks said about new reservoirs.
Bills:
SB 7
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Davis in Jones, you're Senator Martin, Senator Payne.
- Senator, true now here. >> Senator Wright, you're a quorum is present.
- I'm Senator Jay Collins. I could be the chair this year and in Senate district 14.
- responsibilities between the 2 of us.
- So so there are 2 different services established by 2 different pieces of legislation with 2 very different
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-EIG, PSM-HHS, PSM-TCA, PSM Public Hearings 04-11-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rhodess. Hi. Senator Tor. I. Senator Rhodess. Hi. Senator Tor. I.
- We only have one item on our joint agenda, which is House Concurrent Resolution 37, requesting the Hawaii
- We only have one item on our joint agenda, which is House Concurrent Resolution 37, requesting the Hawaii
- There being no further business on the joint agenda, we're adjourned. Senator Rhodess. Hi.
- Senator Rhodess. Hi. Senator Gort. Hi. Senator Rhodess. Hi. Senator Gort. Hi.
Summary:
The committees heard and acted on several resolutions related to housing, emergency preparedness, public safety, corrections, transportation, and wildfire mitigation. Measures discussed included HCR 67 on developing a comprehensive strategy for updated building codes; HCR 164 on maintaining publicly accessible hurricane shelter lists; HCR 180 on coordinated homelessness response; HCR 37 on emergency outreach to kupuna; HCR 121 on expanding Kolekole Pass as an emergency exit route; HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras; HR 69 on vegetation management and wildfire risk; HCR 133 on supporting a floating dry dock at Pearl Harbor; HCR 153 on reducing the use of private out-of-state prisons; and HTR 23 on the new Oahu Community Correctional Center design and inmate release procedures.
Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. Supporters included state agencies, advocacy groups, and individuals, with some measures drawing comments or suggested amendments. For HCR 69, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, PUC, Hawaiian Electric, Charter Communications, and Life of the Land all supported the measure, though some requested amendments or raised due process concerns. For HCR 121, the Department of Transportation said improvements were planned later in the year to allow emergency access through Kolekole Pass, and public testimony emphasized wildfire, tsunami, and evacuation concerns. For HCR 43, DOT supported the study, and testimony noted possible benefits for enforcement and court efficiency. HCR 37 received strong support from ARP Hawaii, social work students, caregivers, and other community groups focused on kupuna safety.
The committees took action on all items. HCR 67, HCR 164, HCR 180, HCR 37, HCR 121, HCR 43, HCR 133, HCR 153, and HTR 23 were all recommended for passage, with some measures passed as is and others with amendments. HCR 69 was amended to add the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education, and to incorporate suggested amendments from Charter Communications and Hawaiian Telecom. HCR 121 was passed with technical amendments. Votes were recorded in favor on each measure, with some members excused and one no vote noted on HCR 43. The meetings concluded with adjournment after the final votes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 13, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- February 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.: that the Senate agreed to Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 and passed
- , without amendment, House Joint Resolution 142.
- That the Senate agreed to Senate<00:07:32.160>
Concurrent <00:07:32.639>Resolution <00:07 - that the Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 that the Senate<00:07:34.960>
passed <00:07:35.360>- House Senate passed without amendment House Joint<00:07:37.120>
Resolution <00:07:38.080>142 - House Senate passed without amendment House Joint<00:07:37.120>
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 48 (3-17-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate<00:08:33.919>
Resolution <00:08:34.479>169, Senate Resolution 169, Senate Resolution - Senate<00:08:45.040>
Resolution <00:08:45.600>170, Senate Resolution 170, Senate Resolution - Senate floor, Senate Resolutions to the Senate floor, Senate Resolutions 166<00:50:45.800>
and - Clerk, please report Senate Resolution 167 in its entirety. Senate Resolution 167.
- of Senate Resolution 167.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Senate budget resolution that just got delivered as I started this presentation.
- That's actually what the Senate resolution pretends we're going to do.
- <03:31:21.359>
budget <03:31:21.680>resolution reality, Senate budget resolution reality - , Senate budget resolution functional<03:31:22.880>
changes <03:31:23.680>are <03:31:24.080 - And understand, the Senate resolution is not for $70 billion.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 072 Mar 27th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Joint Resolution 1021 by Representative Martinez and Senator Marchman, concerning supporting farmers
- House Joint Resolution 1021 by Representative Martinez and Senator Marchman, concerning supporting farmers
- The President has signed House Bill 1017, 1042, 1146, House Joint Resolution 1022, and House Joint Resolution
- Joint Resolution 1022,<00:59:56.640>
House <00:59:56.840>Joint <00:59:57.000>Resolution - 1022, House Joint Resolution 1023. 1022, House Joint Resolution 1023. Announcements.
MN
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rocky Adams. Senator Chambers Armstrong. Senator Haron here. Senator Maiden here.
- Senator Mabledo here. Senator McDaniel here. Senator Mills here. Senator Tishner here.
- Senator Haron here. Senator Maiden here. Senator Mabledo here. Senator McDaniel here.
- Senator McDaniel. Senator Mills. Senator Rawlings. Senator Tishner.
- Senator Elkins. Senator Heron. Senator Maiden. Senator McDaniel. Senator Mills. Senator Rawlings.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:08
Senate Bill 79 (Sen. McDaniel): 00:48
Senate Bill 67 (Sen. Nemes): 08:09
Adjournment: 12:43, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, with testimony from McDaniel and Deputy Secretary Robert Long of the Personnel Cabinet. They described the bill as a cleanup measure for personnel law that would, among other things, add interns to the definition of employee while excluding them from full-time employee status, remove the Personnel Cabinet secretary as an ex officio member of the KERS Board, clarify personnel board membership and grievance rights, limit appeals of satisfactory-or-above evaluations, address layoffs and reemployment rights, allow leave donation in certain resignations or retirements, restrict remote work from outside Kentucky without approval, permit deductions for unreturned state equipment, and make DJJ facility supervisors non-merit positions. The committee voted on SB 79 and passed it with favorable expression.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 67, presented by Chair Nemes, an elder property tax bill. The bill would freeze the assessed value of a primary residence for homeowners age 65 or older until the property is no longer their primary residence, while still taxing at the current rate. Nemes said the measure was intended to help seniors on fixed incomes and noted a fiscal analysis showing little to no direct revenue loss, though it could reduce projected budgeted growth in property tax revenue. Committee discussion noted a local impact and a statewide budget impact estimate of about $4 million for the first two fiscal years. SB 67 also passed with favorable expression, and the committee adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (2-5-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Adams, Senator Chambers Armstrong, Senator Haron here, Senator Armstrong, Senator Haron here,
- Senator Maiden here, Senator Ma Bledo here, Senator McDaniel here, Senator Mills, Senator Rawlings,
- Senator Maiden here, Senator Ma Bledo here, Senator McDaniel here, Senator Mills, Senator Rawlings, Senator
- Senator Rocky Adams? Senator Chambers Armstrong? Yes. Senator Elkins? I. Senator Haron?
- Senator Rocky Adams? Senator Chambers Armstrong? Yes. Senator Elkins? I. Senator Haron?
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00
Senate Bill 126 (Sen. McDaniel): 01:21
Senate Bill 37 (Sen. Elkins): 12:23
Adjournment: 21:06, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up two bills. Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, proposed a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power during the final 60 days before a gubernatorial election and through the transition period, with the stated goal of giving voters more time to learn about executive clemency decisions. McDaniel said the measure was intended to increase accountability and noted it would need approval by both chambers and then placement on the 2026 ballot. Senator Haron raised concerns about whether the proposal could chill pardons and asked about the timing; McDaniel responded that 60 days was chosen because of early voting and the need for public notice. The committee adopted a substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression; several members voted aye, Senator Haron passed, and Senator Adams later asked to be recorded as voting aye before adjournment.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Elkins, which would amend Kentucky law on indigent burials to allow cremation as an option instead of requiring burial, and would require consultation with the county coroner before a decision is made. Elkins described it as a local control measure and said he was working with Rabbi Litman on a possible accommodation for Jewish indigent decedents, since the Jewish community strongly prefers burial and has offered to assume costs in those cases. Questions focused on how long officials must make a bona fide effort to notify a spouse or next of kin and whether the bill would affect current practices; Elkins said it would not change existing policy on that point and suggested a possible floor amendment for additional issues. Rabbi Litman testified in support, explaining the religious importance of burial and the community’s concern about cremation. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed with a favorable expression, though Senator Herron and Senator Tichenor expressed reservations and voted no or passed, citing constituent concerns and the possibility that family members may later seek a burial place to visit.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House and Senate Joint Budget Committees Press Conference May 13th, 2020
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- They're being. 9 ayes and 2 nays, the motion. Prevails.
- That's all this resolution does. I will take any questions.
- One of the worst things I ever had to do was, uh, when I was in, uh, A joint unit, a joint special forces
- Yet he was convicted and he's sentenced to 2 years in prison.
- I'm happy to report that today the bill passed the Senate and it was voted unanimously out of the Senate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Rule 8.02 requires that resolutions amending the Senate rules be referred to a committee.
- And so the resolution before us today is to empower the lieutenant governor as president of the Senate
- The resolution is available online. Senator Gutierrez. For what purpose?
- as the body of the Senate to move forward on that, and that requires this resolution.
- It's Senate Joint Resolution 1. Any interest? Again, I don't want to respond to any hypotheticals.
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, the Senate has amended and as amended has adopted the following House joint resolution and returned
- Speaker, the Senate has amended and as amended has adopted the following House joint resolution and returned
- House Joint Resolution 128 signed Patrick Harris, Secretary.
- House Joint Resolution 51 signed Patrick Harris, Secretary.
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Cunningham Death Resolution.
- House Concurrent Resolution 2060, Honorable George Cunningham Death Resolution.
- House Concurrent Resolution 2060, Honorable George Cunningham Death Resolution.
- House Bill 2758 makes a second reading amendment to Section 11-254.34-32-2-2-2, A.R.S. Thank you.
- House Bill 2758, a second reading amendment to Section 11-254.34-32-2-2-2, A.R.S., amending Title 45,
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022, subject to voter approval and applicable to terms
- Chair and Member, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1022, subject to voter approval and applicable to terms
- But Senator Mezzar, I really appreciate this resolution.
- Chair and members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1033... Mr.
- Chair and members, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1033 encourages the Arizona Retirement System, or ASRS
Bills:
HB2070, HB2129, HB2227, HB2439, HB2667, HB2745, HB2773, HB2825, HB2873, HB2876, HCR2005, HCR2044, SB1002, SB1036, SB1054, SB1271, SB1432, SB1435, SB1437, SB1439, SCR1022, SCR1031, SCR1033
Keywords:
flood relief, Gila County, emergency funding, public safety, environmental cleanup, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic board, state board of chiropractic examiners, license discipline, unprofessional conduct, patient records, record retention, HIPAA, conflict of interest