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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Nineteen - Wednesday, February 11 - Morning Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And House Bill number 3273, introduced by Thomas.
- from Cooper for a motion on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668.
- I move that House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2780 and 2668 be adopted.
- I move the title for House Bill 1917 be agreed to.
- Further discussion on House Bill 1917. Further discussion on House Bill 1917. Gentleman from St.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize several groups and visitors, including Alpha Phi Alpha members, students from multiple schools and programs, dental hygienists, public administrators, credit union representatives, National History Day participants, and others. One member also spoke emotionally about a relative killed in a domestic violence incident and requested a moment of silence in her honor.
The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a large property tax reform package. The sponsor described it as the product of extensive statewide hearings and public testimony, aimed at stabilizing Missouri’s property tax system. The bill and amendments would, among other things, require clearer ballot language for tax measures, move tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, eliminate “no tax increase” wording, standardize ballot wording, address assessment and valuation rules, require physical inspections for certain commercial property assessment increases, allow quarterly tax payments in more counties, and make other technical changes. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, local control concerns, voter turnout and “voter fatigue,” and whether the changes were sufficiently vetted. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title to property taxation, add the ballot-language provisions, remove duplicative language, and exempt township counties so their levy elections could still occur on the schedule they need. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed.
The chamber also took up House Bill 1917, a targeted utility/economic development bill involving a Jefferson County water district. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a dispute in which a water district sought payment or infrastructure contributions from a company planning a roughly $400 million investment and about 250 jobs, despite the district’s inability to serve the site. Supporters said the bill would allow detachment of a ratepayer under specified conditions and prevent water districts from blocking development; the committee vote had been 15-0. Members raised concerns about the bill’s narrow, district-specific scope and possible litigation, but the House ultimately ordered the bill perfected and printed. The House also read three new bills for first reading and later recessed after announcements about committee meetings and a property tax discussion event with FFA students.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 53 Jun 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Brookfield, House Bill 5379.
- the sale of all alcoholic beverages, House Bill 5343.
- Chair has been informed that House Bill 5345 has been released by the Committee on Bills in Third Reading
- The following bill, duly and truly prepared, is now before the House for final passage: House 5478, an
- The following bill, duly and truly prepared, is now before the House for final passage: House 5478, an
Summary:
The House adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including one honoring Douglas Fire Chief John J. Furno on his retirement and another recognizing the Appalachian Mountain Club’s 150th anniversary and its conservation and outdoor recreation work. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 on three petitions, including proposals related to credible service for Thomas Brooks, teacher retirement membership for Springfield Empowerment Zone employees, and designation of a bridge by the Department of Transportation.
The House then advanced a set of bills to third reading, including legislation allowing Berkeley to increase its Board of Selectmen, banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, and transferring interests in land in West Brookfield. It also passed to be engrossed bills authorizing South Hadley to grant additional all-alcohol licenses and Westford to grant an additional off-premises all-alcohol license.
Later, the House considered Senate amendments to House Bill 5478, a bill creating a temporary summer 2026 pilot for municipalities to extend liquor license hours and allow public consumption in designated districts. The House adopted a further amendment offered by Representative Walsh, concurred as amended, adopted the emergency preamble, and passed the bill to be enacted. The session also included a moment of silence for Constance “Connie” Ellen Kruger of Amherst, followed by adjournment to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on House Bill 1793. on House Bill 1793.
- </c> House Bill 1010. House Bill 1010.
- </c> House Bill 1499. House Bill 1499.
- </c> on House Bill 1365. on House Bill 1365.
- </c> House Bill 1384. House Bill 1384.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 68 is left pending. The Chair lays out House Bill 75. The Chair offers up the committee.
- House Bill 117 is left pending. The ayes have it. Where is she? The Chair lays out House Bill 171.
- House Bill 171 is left pending.
- House Bill 164 is left pending. This is House Bill 123. All right.
- Hearing none, House Bill 48 will be left pending. This time, Chair lays out House Bill 66.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk is instructed to record the action in the House and convey the bill to the Senate.
- The clerk is instructed to record the action of the House and convey the bill to the Senate.
- The clerk is instructed to record the action in the House. Senate Bill 1763.
- The clerk is instructed to record the action in the House and convey the bill to the Senate.
- Speaker, I moved that the House concur with the Senate request to return House Bill 2035 for the purpose
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will take the following bill in the following order: Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998,
- The House will take the following bill in the following order: Senate Bill 6244.
- With the consent of the House, Substitute Senate Bill 6003, as amended by the House, is immediately transmitted
- Clerk will read: engrossed Substitute House Bill 129.
- Clerk will read: Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1295. Last line. Substitute Senate Bill 6355.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Substitute House Bill 2107.
- So we will come back to the bill that we had already read in House Bill 1347. ...in House Bill 1347.
- With that, that closes public hearing on House Bill 2091. On House Bill 2091.
- With that, that closes public hearing on House Bill 291. on House Bill 2091.
- I strongly support House Bill 1128.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- CS for CS House Bill 1389, a bill to be entitled an act relating to affordable housing.
- CS for CS House Bill 1389, a bill to be entitled an act relating to affordable housing.
- House Bill 493.
- House Bill 887 is a simple bill with a big impact.
- CS for C.S. for House Bill 615.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment 2, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 322, House Bill 414, House Bill 418, House Bill 342, House
- Bill 408, House Bill 409, Senate Bill 345, or House Substitute 1 for House Bill 277...
- House Bill 409, Senate Bill 345, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 276, House Bill 421, House Substitute
- Number 2 for House Bill 21.
- 1 for House Bill 368 with House Amendment 1?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard presentations on several bills. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1 for House Bill 145 would restrict government use of reverse keyword searches, generally prohibiting reverse keyword court orders and voluntary requests, with a narrow exception for Class A violent felony investigations and rules on notice, deletion, and inadmissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, with House Amendment 1, would limit Delaware law enforcement and the Department of Correction’s participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, especially regarding civil immigration warrants and detainers, while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and valid judicial processes; the Department of Correction said it had no operational or fiscal impact and supported the exclusions, and an ACLU-affiliated witness testified in support. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 427 would allow certain 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in hunting and target practice without direct adult supervision if they have parental permission, hunter education, and a valid Delaware hunting license. House Bill 355, the “Speak Your Truth Act,” would expand anti-SLAPP-style protections for survivors of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment by raising the burden in defamation suits and allowing attorney’s fees and damages; advocates from the National Women’s Defense League and the Speak Your Truth movement supported it. House Bill 134 would increase penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and lengthen animal ownership bans.
The committee also heard House Bill 133, as amended, which would create a hardship waiver process allowing courts to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford them, while preserving restitution and exempting certain traffic-related penalties and victim compensation assessments. The administration said the bill is intended to address uncollectable debt and noted millions in outstanding fines and fees, while local government and police representatives raised concerns about lost revenue, administrative burden, and consistency; the Fines and Fees Justice Center supported the measure. Committee members asked about how the waiver funding would affect local governments, volunteer fire companies, and related fees, and the administration said the $5 million budgeted this year would cover the waiver costs and be treated as an annual expense going forward. No committee votes were taken during the excerpted discussion, but the chair indicated that bills ready for action would be circulated for signature or moved to the floor.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start with House Bill 2266, and if you want to brief us on... Bill 2266.
- Sorry, I should remind you, this is the step housing bill, just to get us all on the same page.
- House Bill 2266 be reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
- By your vote, Substitute House Bill 2266 is reported out of committee.
- House Bill 2489 be reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
Committee:
House Housing
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Five - Thursday, May 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1671.
- House Bill 1671.
- The underlying bill was House Bill 1870, which we TFP'd out of this body.
- for House Senate Bills 835 and 1111.
- Next order of business will be House bills for perfection in formal: House Bill 2643 through House Committee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Smith on this bill on House Bill 1608?
- Smith on this bill on House Bill 1608?
- Smith on this bill on House Bill 1608?
- Lewis on House Bill 262?
- We are going to defer action on House Bill 1711. We are going to defer action on House Bill 1825.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee opened its first formal public hearing agenda of the session with House Bill 2238, which would direct the Department of Agriculture to coordinate statewide food security efforts and develop a food security strategy due to the Legislature by December 1, 2027. Staff explained the bill would add food security coordination and food system monitoring to the department’s duties and require collaboration with state agencies, nonprofits, experts, and tribes. Prime sponsor Rep. Christine Reeves described the bill as a way to codify and continue work the department had done under COVID emergency authority, while also addressing food insecurity, farm viability, food access, and supply chain resilience. She and several testifiers emphasized rising food costs, food deserts, and the need for a coordinated statewide approach. Testimony in support came from Second Harvest of Spokane, Northwest Harvest, Washington wheat, potato, onion, and cattle groups, the Washington State Farmers Market Association, Harvest Against Hunger, Pierce County Councilmember Brian Yambay, the Washington Food Industry Association, Food Lifeline, the Coalition of Accountable Communities of Health, and small producers, many of whom stressed the importance of coordination, affordability, data, and including people with lived experience and small farmers in the process. No one testified in opposition during the hearing, though the sign-in record showed 137 pro and 166 con positions overall.
The committee then moved into executive session on several 2025 bills, including measures on gray wolf management (HB 1311), farmed octopus (HB 1608), force-feeding birds and foie gras (HB 1735), grizzly bear management (HB 1825), invasive species education for pet sales (HB 1976), and maple syrup processing operations (HB 262). Staff briefed each bill, and members discussed proposed amendments on HB 1735 and HB 1976, but the committee deferred action on all bills except HB 1608. During caucus, members indicated HB 1608 was the only bill to be voted on that day.
On HB 1608, which would ban knowingly possessing, transporting, or distributing farmed octopus and authorize a civil penalty, members debated animal welfare and the bill’s policy merits. Rep. Birnbaum supported the measure as a humane step, while Rep. Dent said he had concerns and was not ready to support it. The committee then voted 6-5 to report HB 1608 out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after that vote.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play.
The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173.
The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 111 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, House Bill 2666.
- An act relative to the Monson Select Board, House Bill 4602.
- The Chair is informed that House Bill 4645 has been released from the Committee on Bills in the Third
- Chair here's informed that House Bill 4645 has been released for the Committee on Bills that House Bill
- Third reading of the bill. An act amending the charter of the town of Hudson, House Bill 4503.
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and scheduling matters. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of an order extending the Committee on Public Health’s reporting deadline to December 19, 2025, and also recommended suspending Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee, including one on a confirmatory deed in Marlborough and another on regulation of Oregon transparent vehicles. The House suspended the necessary rules and adopted those procedural actions.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported six House bills for consideration: bills concerning the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, official marine flora, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Oker-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Awareness Day, the appointment of the police chief in Fall River, and the Monson Select Board. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second readings, and ordered them to third reading.
The House then acted on several bills from third reading. It concurred with a Senate amendment to House Bill 4645, the bill on assault and battery upon a transit worker, after adopting a further House amendment. The House also adopted an amendment and passed to be engrossed House Bill 4178, allowing Adam T. Jankowski to take the civil service exam for police officer in Haverhill notwithstanding the age requirement. House Bill 4503, amending the charter of the town of Hudson, was amended by substitution and passed to be engrossed. Finally, House Bill 4645 was passed to be enacted, and the House adopted an order to adjourn and meet again Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 17 bills, and we have to be on the House floor at 10, or like 18 bills.
- House Bill 2011 ...
- House Bill 871 and recognize Representative Reynolds to explain the bill.
- I'm here to testify against House Bill 871.
- The bill is left pending. The chair lays out House Bill 407.
Bills:
HB407 , HB871 , HB882 , HB2011 , HB3572 , HB3578 , HB4038 , HB4866 , HB4897 , HB4978 , HB5380 , HB5555 , HB5668 , HB5670 , HB5674 , HB5676 , HB5679 , HB5688 , SB673
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
Keywords:
solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the only regular committee this week holding House bills.
- “Okay, let’s do a boring bill. Let’s do one of my pension bills: House Bill 2502. Mr.
- “So what are we doing with House Bill 2502?
- We have four main concerns with House Bill 2229.
- This is the last House bill until we do budget bills, and then we're doing Senate bills probably maybe
Bills:
HB2211 , HB2229 , HB2389 , HB2403 , HB2445 , HB2502 , HB2620 , HB2813 , HB2872 , HB2889 , HB2960 , HB4028 , HCR2007
Keywords:
contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's have Logan explain House Bill 2728.
- Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2728.
- Logan, please explain House Bill 2729.
- Logan, let's explain House Bill 2731.
- House Bill 2434 is fundamentally a modernization of a bill.
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
controlled substances, prescription monitoring, opioid crisis, healthcare regulations, patient safety, prescription drugs, opioids, healthcare, pain management, utilization controls, AHCCCS, Department of Economic Security, social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation, employment services, developmental disabilities, Arizona Revised Statutes, occupational therapy, board regulation
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-25 (5:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the next bill: By Representative Andrade and others, House Bill 593, a bill to be entitled an act
- Read the bill a third time by title: By Representative Andrade and others, House Bill 593, a bill to
- House Bill 559, a bill to be entitled an act relating to animal welfare.
- House Bill 559, a bill to be entitled an act relating to animal welfare.
- House Bill 559, a bill to be entitled an act relating to animal welfare.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Or or against house bill one ninety five.
- House bill one ninety five. Thank you Mr.
- House Bill 195 is left pending. Thank you, members. Thank you. Chair lays out House Bill 247.
- House Bill 255 is left pending. Ending.
- House Bill 8 by Chair Meyer, Representative Noble moves that House Bill 8 without amendment be repealed
Bills:
HB195 , HB247 , HB255 , HJR2 , HJR4 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HJR34 , HB195 , HB247 , HB255 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HJR34
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 50 May 28th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- bills be scheduled for consideration by the House.
- House: the House bill authorizing Bradford G.
- Brown, House No. 4862. House No. 4862. The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed.
- House Bill 5342 has been released by the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- The question comes on passing the bill. House No. 5288.
Summary:
The House first adopted a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including honors for Renee Spencer, several Eagle Scouts, the Italian Consulate in Boston for Italian National Day, and the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary. It also adopted an order extending until December 31, 2026, the time for the Committee on Health Care Financing to report on current House documents.
The House then took up a Senate amendment to House No. 5501, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill. The House voted not to concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead agreed to appoint a committee of conference; the House conferees named were Representatives Mikelowitz of Boston, Diggs of Barnstable, and Smola of Warren.
The chamber also advanced several local and personnel bills, including measures on police age requirements and appointments, a Beverly police chief continuation, Westford digital legal notices, a Tewksbury town manager residency requirement, a Monterey police officer continuation, a Norwood special police officer measure, a Bridgewater alcohol license, and a Westfield firefighter age limit. Most were ordered to third reading, engrossed, or enacted; the Westfield bill was amended to take effect upon passage before being engrossed. The House then adopted an order to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned to that time in informal session.