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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • God, we'll give thanks for a day more.
  • God of all creation, God of all creation, we thank you for giving us another day.
  • Gradually, your days of love are growing longer. We thank you.
  • So bless us this day. To care for all of your people. Bless us this day and every day.
  • I hope you've had a good day, and thanks for lunch. Excellent. Day and thanks for lunch. Excellent.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including representatives of the Arizona Fair Association, Mohave County fair staff, a constituent guest, a physician candidate shadowing a senator, Father David Myers, and the Doctor of the Day. The chamber also received messages and read a long list of bills placed on second reading. The Committee of the Whole considered three measures. SB 1268, a veterans property tax exemption cleanup bill, was explained as clarifying that the exemption applies to a veteran’s primary residence and, if jointly owned, still counts as 100 percent; it received a do pass recommendation. SB 1051, requiring hospitals to collect and report patient immigration-status information for accounting purposes, drew extensive debate. Supporters said it would improve accountability for hospital spending and taxpayer costs, while opponents argued it would intimidate patients, discourage care, burden hospitals, and target immigrants unfairly. Despite repeated points of order and appeals over germaneness and remarks, the bill advanced on a 16-13 vote. SB 1316, creating a rural health transformation fund process with public hearings and JLBC involvement, was presented as a transparency measure for roughly $167 million in federal rural health funds; supporters favored legislative input, while opponents said it added bureaucracy and could delay care. It advanced 17-13. The Committee of the Whole reported all three bills do pass, and the Senate adopted the report. HB 2792 was substituted for SB 1268 as an identical measure and passed with the emergency clause by a 29-1 vote. SB 1123 and SB 1145 also passed, and SB 1125, dealing with child safety and communication with tribal nations regarding group homes, passed unanimously 30-0. SB 1316 passed 17-13, and SB 1051 passed 17-13 after a lengthy floor debate in which supporters framed it as a fiscal/accountability measure and opponents called it harmful, anti-immigrant, and likely to deter medical care. The Senate then announced committee meetings for the next day and adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • God, we give thanks for one more day.
  • Gradually, your days of love are growing longer. We thank you.
  • So bless us this day. To care for all of your people. Bless us this day and every day.
  • So welcome, I hope you've had a good day, and thanks for lunch. Excellent.
  • Members, the Doctor of the Day today is from Prescott. Dr.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 14th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • National Guard is 39 days. And truly, for the nation, that's probably pretty standard.
  • That was unique because of the three hurricanes... ...families on average 106 days.
  • But on average, for the past four years, it's been 94 days. Thank you.
  • So, we are celebrating.
  • We pay nearly $45 million a day of invoices, and so this is a significant investment.
Bills: S0048
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard the Governor’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget for the TED silo and presentations from Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, the State Guard, State, Transportation, and Emergency Management. The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, including $18.3 billion for TED agencies, with major allocations for FDOT, Commerce, emergency management, tourism, military affairs, and state operations. Agency heads emphasized priorities such as housing and disaster recovery, workforce and rural infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, defense support, tourism marketing, aerospace and spaceport investment, election audits, historic preservation, road and bridge maintenance, aviation safety, and emergency preparedness systems. Members asked several questions about the use and effectiveness of funding. Visit Florida officials said the public-private match is essential and that they exceeded the required match last year. Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles discussed trooper pay, vehicle replacement, aviation support, and transparency tools such as vehicle camera systems, with senators praising the department’s recruitment efforts. Military Affairs and the State Guard described readiness, recruiting, facility construction, and support for domestic missions, including hurricane response and perimeter security at the Everglades detention site; questions focused on deployment tempo, staffing, and costs. The Department of State explained funding for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and said its arts grant changes were intended to standardize scoring rather than cut programs. Transportation highlighted a $15.4 billion total budget, major work program funding, safety initiatives, seaport and aviation investments, and the elimination of Florida Rail Enterprise funding due to reduced documentary stamp revenues. The committee also heard and passed CS/SB 48 by Senator Gates, which requires local governments to allow accessory dwelling units on a voluntary basis, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs are allowed by right without separate hearings. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and several industry and business groups supported the bill, citing the need for long-term rental housing for workers. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably by roll call vote.
PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session (Jun 30 2026)

Pennsylvania House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in Pennsylvania. ...designating July 17th this year as 717 Day in Pennsylvania and celebrating all the
  • It's imperative that at the end of the day we address this issue.
  • This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to.
  • This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to.
  • This bill has been considered on three different days and agreed to.
Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a student advocate and family members connected to a resolution on scoliosis awareness. The chamber first took up committee reports from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, and later Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, agreeing to the reported bills and resolutions. House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, was adopted 201-1 after remarks describing the condition and the advocacy of a young constituent. The House also adopted resolutions designating Diaper Need Awareness Week, directing a study on PANS/PANDAS, recognizing 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania, with broad bipartisan support. The House then considered several bills on final passage. House Bill 2146, updating the Sunshine Act’s 24-hour agenda notice rule after a court ruling, and Senate Bills 130, 511, 971, 972, 1181, and 1235 were agreed to. House Bill 1239, limiting HOA restrictions on rooftop solar, drew multiple amendments; some were withdrawn, and others failed on tied votes, after debate over HOA governance, native plants, and net metering. House Bill 2219, on license plates and transportation provisions, had an amendment agreed to removing indemnification language for elected officials at special events, and then passed as amended. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, saw an amendment to preserve limited non-competes fail, and the bill passed. House Bill 2359, prohibiting government NDAs related to data centers, passed 171-31 after extensive debate over transparency and local control. The chamber also passed House Bill 2455, granting Pittsburgh school administrators collective bargaining rights, despite objections that existing appeal protections already exist; it passed 106-96. House Bill 2460, creating hunting and trapping education provisions, passed 180-22 after debate over whether it duplicated existing law and imposed a mandate. House Bill 2499, expanding the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s equity investment authority, passed 173-29. House Bill 2529, scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, passed 198-4 amid testimony about overdose risks and concerns about criminalization. Senate Bill 604, joining the Counseling Compact, passed 188-14, and Senate Bill 1259, clarifying parole record privilege and expanding notice to denied parole applicants, passed unanimously 202-0. The House then made referrals and committee assignments, signed the two Senate bills for presentation to the Governor, and adjourned until July 1, 2026.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 26 Feb 6th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every day, dear Lord, we have been given choices in how we think and how we react.
  • Thank you for your leading, and I bring this day and all that takes place to you.
  • And I bring this day and all that takes place to you.
  • It takes 11.6 days. To reach a billion was 37... To reach a million, it takes 11.6 days.
  • Trillion is 31,700 days.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 1/22/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for this honor to join you as you begin the work of this day.
  • The and they also their advocacy day.
  • I have an April 15th birthday, so it was always a thing that, you know, end of tax day, get to celebrate
  • Um, it's going to be a busy day in committees today.
  • Busy day. Uh, any other excellent. Busy day.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Apr 10, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 43

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is my pleasure to welcome a special group to the gallery today as we celebrate Tourism Day at the
  • Joining us in the gallery is a contingency from our Tourism Day group.
  • . contingency from our Tourism Day group contingency from our Tourism Day group and<00:03:21.000><c>
  • </c> the day. the day.
  • </c> be deferred one legislative day. be deferred one legislative day.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Doctor of the Day. Representative Culver, you're recognized to introduce the Doctor of the Day.
  • Kevin Stitt does hereby proclaim March 31, 2026, as Affordable Housing Day.
  • Kevin Stitt does hereby proclaim March 31st, 2026 as Affordable Housing Day. Thank you.
  • Please recognize Representative Pfeiffer to present the nurse of the day.
  • Members, today is Transgender Day of Visibility, which is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine business including second-reading referrals and committee reassignments. Senate Bill 1627 and Senate Bill 625 were withdrawn from their prior committees and assigned to Rules. The chamber also recognized Dr. James David Campbell as Doctor of the Day and Courtney Copen as Nurse of the Day. Members held several floor presentations honoring the Choctaw High School drama team for winning the 2025 OSSAA 6A-1 one-act play state championship and related speech and debate honors, and the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians for winning the 2025 Class A fast-pitch softball state championship. A proclamation was read designating March 31, 2026, as Affordable Housing Day, highlighting Oklahoma’s housing shortage and the economic impact of the state’s affordable housing tax credit program. The House adopted House Resolution 1041, which supports designation of a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus in Oklahoma, after Representative Archer explained the measure and requested unanimous consent. During announcements, members noted Transgender Day of Visibility, committee meeting changes, a rural caucus meeting, a public health meeting, and a Capitol devotion. The House then adjourned without objection until Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the end of the day, this bill, combined with the scenarios that are being developed around the general
  • It meant meeting every single day, every Saturday. coming in a week early.
  • We're going to go now to. a motion from the Vice Chair, and then we'll have a special quick little celebration
  • At the end of the day there are just aspects of this that I can't agree to and look my constituents in
Bills: HB2 , SB48 , SB64 , SB100
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • ... ...in the UI world these days in California.
  • And last question is, do you have any sense that, given—and you're right to also celebrate, I think,
  • the department has to be, the legislature almost by necessity has to relinquish some of that sort of day-to-day
  • For DI/PFL, it's within two weeks or 14 days.
  • For UI, it's typically within 21 days, which is the federal standard. Okay.
Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on State Administration held an informational hearing on whether the Employment Development Department is ready for the next recession, with a focus on EDD Next, the department’s long-running technology modernization effort. The Legislative Analyst’s Office reviewed EDD’s major benefit programs, the history of prior modernization attempts, the current Integrated Claims Management System work, and the department’s remaining risks, including continued reliance on a COBOL-era mainframe and the challenge of adapting quickly to future federal or state policy changes during a downturn. The LAO also explained that most pandemic-era fraud was tied to temporary federal unemployment programs rather than California’s core UI system, and that the state’s UI loan repayment is not largely attributable to fraud. Members raised concerns about the cost of repeated modernization efforts, paper versus online claims, appeal overturn rates, WARN notices, and legislative oversight of the project. EDD’s panel said the department has made substantial customer-service and processing improvements, including online self-service tools, improved call center features, identity verification, fraud controls, language access upgrades, and a new document management system. Officials reported that as of early 2026, about 83% to 85% of claims across programs were being processed timely within two weeks, and said paid family leave delays in 2024 were tied to the transition into the disability insurance online platform and seasonal workload patterns. They also said EDD is working with the Department of Technology on EDD Next and that the project will proceed in phases, with paid family leave and disability insurance first and unemployment insurance later. Members pressed EDD on persistent paid family leave backlogs, the share of paper applications, response times for constituents, and whether the department tracks long-running cases and WARN notice trends. EDD said its service standard is generally immediate response through phone, chat, or callback tools, while more complex cases can take longer because the department may be waiting on claimants or medical providers. The department also said it tracks call outcomes and outstanding cases, and that it can provide additional data on WARN notices. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with plans to continue discussing EDD Next and paid family leave at a later March 10 budget hearing.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/29/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A, 10, 27, general election, election, all day, all day, all to, A.T. in public safety.
  • A, 10, 27, general election, election, all day, all day, all to, I see your 1023, Independent Redistricting
  • As in 1027, General Election, all day, all day offices. June elections.
  • They knew that this day was coming.
  • after day.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • inspirational message and prayer, pledge of allegiance, the introduction of doctor and/or nurse of the day
  • And of course, our hearts are heavy today as later this afternoon we will celebrate and remember our
  • Bear with me, but last year on the last day of session, as we were up here in this chamber arguing and
  • I say that story because, like I said, it happened on the last day of session up here.
  • Let's remember that true heroes are out there every day doing what we ask them to.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 3rd, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day for legislative business.
  • that my cowsky that came to ag day had her baby in her belly. last night so Kali is a girl and she's
  • I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week.
  • Now we'll be moving on to the second day consent calendar.
  • Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was too scared to ever go to the police, so I quit my job that day.
  • Our communities can't thrive when our neighbors fear that living their day-to-day lives can result in
  • I know it's been a very long day. I'm going to try to be brief.
  • It's been a long day, so thank you so much for your attention today. My name is Laura Rotolo.
  • Our children should An inhabitant on day 183. Our children shouldn't be scared.
Summary: The hearing focused on the Safe Communities Act, House 2580 and Senate 1681, along with related proposals to limit local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibit 287(g) agreements, and expand legal defense for immigrants. Most testimony came from advocates, attorneys, labor leaders, health care professionals, educators, and community members who argued that fear of ICE discourages immigrants from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, attending school, or cooperating with courts, and that a clear statewide policy would improve public safety, due process, and trust in institutions. Several speakers described personal or client experiences involving domestic violence, trafficking, workplace abuse, or children affected by deportation, and many emphasized economic harms to workers, families, and small businesses. Health care witnesses said immigration enforcement is causing patients to miss appointments, avoid emergency rooms, and delay preventive care, with resulting public health consequences. Labor and education representatives said immigrant workers and students are increasingly fearful, and that the state should not allow local police to act as ICE agents or enter 287(g) agreements. ACLU and coalition witnesses cited examples they said showed existing or recent collaboration between local agencies and ICE, including courthouse alerts, vehicle stops, and use of municipal spaces, while also arguing that the bill would still allow cooperation on criminal matters and public safety emergencies. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that serious criminal offenders should be deported and defending ICE’s role. Committee members asked several questions about whether the harms described were widespread or anecdotal, and about the distinction between assisting ICE in civil immigration arrests versus responding to violent or public safety emergencies. Witnesses said the bill was aimed at civil immigration enforcement, not criminal investigations or emergency situations. At the end of the hearing, a committee member requested a study on immigration enforcement’s effect on emergency room wait times, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/29/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A, 10, 27, general election, election, all day, all day, all to, I see Senate Concurrent Resolution 1036
  • Mays works every day to keep our communities safe.
  • They knew that this day was coming.
  • Democrats celebrated and gave awards to Celebrated and gave awards to DHS officers and ICE agents for
  • after day.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items recorded in the transcript. The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which was converted from a concurrent resolution to a Senate resolution and brought forward under a suspension of rules. The resolution condemned Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract, clarify, and resign. Senators debated whether the resolution was a necessary public safety response or a politically motivated stunt, with supporters arguing Mays’ remarks endangered officers and opponents saying the resolution misquoted her and was being rushed without committee review or public input. A floor amendment was adopted, and after extended debate the Senate passed SR 1036 on a 17-13 vote. After the resolution vote, the Senate briefly returned to personal privileges, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education, and then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026. The transcript does not show any other bill final actions beyond the SR 1036 vote and the routine referral and reporting of other measures.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 19th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . day. day.
  • Welcome to Military Appreciation Day, and I thank you for helping us celebrate this day.
  • Finally, thank you all for helping us celebrate Military Appreciation Day in the legislature.
  • </c> state uh shows that day in and day out. state uh shows that day in and day out.
  • Maybe one day, one day history yourself.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that was, what, five days ago, 10 days ago.
  • every day that we're in session.
  • days, I think.
  • That only goes to school 140 days.
  • 17 virtual days.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, received an invocation focused on grief and remembrance, and heard several special presentations recognizing a brave child, visiting groups, and multiple student-athlete teams and school groups in the galleries. The chamber also introduced the Doctor of the Day and Nurse of the Day. The main business was consideration of the Joint Committee report on Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriations bill, presented by Chairman Caldwell-Trey. Most of the floor time was spent on extended questions about the budget’s major features. Caldwell-Trey explained the bill as a largely flat or modestly increased budget that includes a $200 million transfer to a new sovereign wealth fund, $225 million in set-asides, a $12.5 million “dream accounts” program for newborns, and funding tied to teacher pay, education, workforce, public safety, agriculture, and health agencies. Members questioned the use of one-time funds for recurring expenses, the reduction in state contributions to the OPRS pension system, Medicaid assumptions, emergency management funding, veterans’ services, child care, school counselors, and the lack of funding for some requested items such as National Board Certified Teacher stipends and veterans’ facility maintenance. Caldwell-Trey defended the budget as transparent, early, and designed to preserve cash reserves while supporting core services. No final vote on the appropriations report is reflected in the transcript excerpt. The House also heard explanations that the limits bills would be run later in committee, and that the budget negotiations were still ongoing with the Senate and governor on some related items. The session ended with the queue closed after the budget questioning, and the transcript cuts off during additional remarks from Representative Timmons.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Corrections Apr 16th, 2025

Corrections

Transcript Highlights:
  • They take rotations trying to get in that water all day.
  • Once for 54 days, once for 59 days.
  • If not, thank you for taking time out of your day. Thank you so much.
  • We wanted to do an after-action report to figure out what had gone terribly wrong on that day.
  • And of course, when I hear that, I celebrate that birth as well."
Bills: HB1826 , HB2854 , HB3006 , HB4614 , HB5261 , HB5639
Committee: House Corrections
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Tax collectors must notify an SSE before a sale to 45 days.
  • drip... ...trouble sleeping, resulting in chronic fatigue that affects my day-to-day activities.
  • Often watching my mom, as we celebrate International Women's Day, having to stretch even something as
  • And I will keep saying this all day long for your fan base.
  • bill... ...from the dais of the committee.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author. AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations. Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/13/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for this beautiful day. We are all brothers and sisters.
  • Members, the Doctor of the Day today is Dr.
  • Speaker, I rise to personal privilege introducing the Doctor of the Day. Please proceed.
  • Andrew Carroll celebrates his 30th year as a physician this year.
  • The date of this 13th day of January, 26, Representative ...survivors.
Summary: The House convened with prayer by Deacon Ernesto Ramirez and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Rachel Keshel. The journal from January 12 was approved, and Dr. Andrew Carroll was introduced as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13 as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber then handled routine business, including messages from the Senate and two motions related to adjournment. The House agreed to grant the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and also requested the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Members observed personal remarks for former Senator Barbara Left and Representative Kyle Powell. A long list of bills and resolutions was introduced and read for first and second reading, covering topics such as elections, water policy, education, public safety, health care, agriculture, taxation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive debate or votes on those measures occurred in this transcript. Committee announcements were made for several meetings, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.