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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • H. 3763 would amend Section 7E of Chapter 90 of the General Laws to incorporate MassDOT into the list
  • States like Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, just to name a few, have all authorized blue
  • I'm also here on behalf of the newly formed chapter in Massachusetts called Families for Safe Streets
  • We represent a membership chapter for people who have lost a loved one in a traffic crash or who have
  • I'm also here on behalf of the newly formed chapter in Massachusetts called Families for Safe Streets
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused on a broad package of traffic and roadway safety bills, with repeated emphasis on work zone safety, the Move Over law, automated enforcement, and protections for pedestrians, cyclists, and roadside workers. MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver strongly supported a bill allowing MassDOT vehicles to use blue flashing lights in limited work-zone settings, arguing that blue lights reliably slow drivers and could help address a rise in work-zone crashes and fatalities. District Attorney Marion Ryan, State Police representatives, and police association leaders supported a separate Move Over bill that would raise penalties for repeat violations and add an education component, citing officers and workers killed or injured roadside and saying the goal is deterrence and safer driver behavior rather than revenue. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to automated enforcement bills for speed and red-light violations, including proposals for school zones, work zones, and broader local options. Senator Brownsberger and Senator Jalen argued that automated enforcement is needed because speeding and red-light running remain common while police traffic enforcement has declined, and they described the bills as civil, opt-in tools that issue tickets to vehicles rather than drivers. Supporters from WalkMass, T4MA, Safe Roads Alliance, MassBike, Medford officials, and other advocates cited fatal pedestrian crashes, neighborhood speeding, and the need to protect vulnerable road users, while also pointing to privacy and equity safeguards in the bills such as limits on photographs, data retention rules, public reporting, and local approval processes. Several local and advocacy witnesses backed targeted camera programs. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a Salem school-zone camera bill, describing repeated violations around schools and buses. Medford officials and school-safety advocates supported a similar statewide camera bill, citing recent pedestrian deaths and dangerous cut-through traffic. AAA Northeast and the Massachusetts Aggregate and Asphalt Pavement Association also supported targeted enforcement in work zones and school zones, while urging public education and warning periods. Some witnesses raised concerns about the color of lights for highway workers, with State Police representatives preferring green over blue to avoid confusion with law enforcement, and committee members asked about constitutional issues, surchargeability, and possible targeting concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • can help facilitate and push viewers to this, and it'll also be linked in with the Apco andina's chapter
  • I think we just heard Texas County talk about.
  • So, there was a meeting held with that, and that's a joint committee with APCO and INA chapters, where
Keywords: 914, all
MO
Transcript Highlights:
  • table when recruiting jobs and investment, but when we're competing against states like Tennessee and Texas
  • With us today are the president and vice president of the Milan FFA chapter, Lexus Fordice and Hayden
  • positions and involvement, serve as Ag Education on the Move student teachers, working alongside their chapter
Keywords: 959, house, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So right now, we have over a hundred of our personnel in the state of Texas helping them with their fire
  • The Legislature had passed the bill, Chapter 2, Laws of '95, that sent the proposal to the voters.
  • The Legislature had passed the bill, Chapter 2, Laws of '95, that sent the proposal to the voters.
Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a work session with an update from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Commissioner Dave Upthe Grove outlined DNR’s size and scope, previewed agency-request legislation, and emphasized budget priorities. He said DNR will seek authority to sell ecosystem service credits, better use underutilized water rights with tribal consultation, add a tribal representative to the State Board of Natural Resources, make minor timber-sales efficiencies, and include wildland firefighters in the LEOFF pension system. He also urged restoration of wildfire prevention and preparedness funding, warning that reduced funding would mean fewer firefighters, less forest health work, and less support for rural fire districts. He noted DNR’s wildfire suppression costs are rising and argued prevention spending can reduce larger, more expensive fires. State Forester George Geisler followed with a detailed wildfire season review. He said Washington now responds to fires year-round and also assists other states, including Texas. He described DNR’s use of 31 aircraft, 691 firefighters, and corrections-based crews, and said the agency’s success rate for keeping fires under 10 acres improved slightly from 93.7% to 94.1%. He highlighted increased arson activity, especially around Spokane, and described the Crescent Road Fire as an example of early detection, rapid response, and the use of bulldozers, aircraft, and hand crews to contain a fire to 182 acres with no structure losses. Senator Saldan praised the emphasis on prevention and the use of bulldozers as cost-effective tools. Assistant deputy supervisor Dwayne Emmons then reviewed the trust land transfer program, which was codified in statute in 2023 after being funded through the capital budget for decades. He said more than 130,000 acres of underperforming trust land have been transferred since the 1990s to other public or tribal entities for more appropriate use, while DNR acquires replacement lands to keep the trust whole. He described the current application and ranking process, including tribal input, and said DNR is requesting funding for remaining parcels from the last round, including portions of Tract C, Babcock Bench, and Middle Fork Snoqualmie. In questions, Senator Wagoner raised concerns about DNR’s decision to remove some acres from timber harvest rotation and its impact on local revenue and mills; the commissioner responded that current five-year harvest plans provide short-term stability and that any changes would be explored through the Board of Natural Resources process, not through immediate reductions in supply. The committee then received a history briefing from staff member Jeff Olson on the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission and agency structure. He traced the evolution from early fish and game commissioners to the current commission-appointed director model adopted by voter-approved Referendum 45 in 1995. Olson explained the commission’s statutory duties, membership requirements, and how Washington compares with other states. Chair Chapman said he had no plans to hear a bill this session changing the commission’s makeup, but he expressed personal interest in exploring reforms, accountability, and possibly a future broader coalition or referendum process. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the chair adjourned the session with holiday and New Year’s wishes.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jul 7th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • hearing the news over the weekend of the catastrophic flooding that swept through the great state of Texas
  • am grateful that I had the opportunity to work alongside him, and that our book of life crossed chapters
  • am grateful that I had the opportunity to work alongside him, and that our book of life crossed chapters
Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors. On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements. SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Energy Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • provisions in this bill are modeled after recent legislation from states like Indiana, Nevada, and even Texas
  • Like Texas, Utah, and Indiana. And they're still investing there.
  • Indiana and Texas take different approaches to their overall regulatory structure, and as I included
  • Croix Oak Savannah Chapter of Wild Ones should also be on that letter.
Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We thank Sergeant Swim for his extraordinary dedication and wish him the very best in his next chapter
  • We've seen twice in Michigan, once in Texas, once in Virginia. The homeland is under attack.
  • on completing projects, the chapter on completing projects, the chapter spent<05:36:59.360> many
  • I'm grateful to my friend from Texas, Mr. VC, for working on both of these bills with me.
  • , I'm grateful to my friend from Texas, I'm grateful to my friend from Texas, Mr.<06:01:17.120>
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Apr 28th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • question would be, are you speaking of other states being states that have already passed this, like Texas
  • Were we influenced by the mid-decade redistricting advocates in states like Texas, California, or Virginia
  • know if that was part of the governor's motivation in directing us to prepare a map, a response to Texas
  • Chloe Scott speaking for Engaged Florida, the University of Central Florida's League of Women Voter Chapter
  • University of Central Florida's League of Women Voters chapter, and honestly, young people everywhere
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Feb 4th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • In other states, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, they have gone to this step of requiring citizenship.
  • I'm the worthy matron of an Order of Eastern Star chapter and assistant daughter ruler of the Elks.
  • I'm the worthy matron of an Order of Eastern Star chapter and assistant daughter ruler of the Elks.
  • In Texas, tens of thousands of eligible citizens nearly had their voter registration canceled when the
Bills: S0460, S0748, S1180, S1334
Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections. The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes. The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Mar 25th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • our state, as it is also the state bird for four other states—Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas—while
  • our state, as it is also the state bird for four other states—Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas—while
  • But if you look back to Chapter 15 of the Florida Statutes, you'll see all of the state symbols listed
  • As mentioned earlier, chapter 327 was passed a number of years ago that controls this, and I would request
Summary: The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of environmental and natural resources bills. It reported favorably SB 1784 on sewer collection systems, allowing municipal sewer revenues to be used for expansion; SB 1388 on vessels, which prohibits random vessel inspections without probable cause, creates a five-year safety decal, bars local fuel-type boat bans, and expands funding options for boat ramps and marinas; and SB 880, which designates the American flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the Florida scrub jay as the state songbird. SB 946, as amended, was also reported favorably; it restricts certain waste facilities and incinerators near the Everglades, with the amendment narrowing the focus to the Broward/Miami-Dade area near the C-9 impoundment project. SB 1792 on dry sandy beaches was reported favorably after amendment, creating a pilot and process to inventory beaches and explore voluntary public access or conservation arrangements with private owners. SB 866 on anchoring limitation areas was reported favorably despite opposition from cruisers and boaters who argued existing law should be used instead of new county-specific restrictions. SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably with amendments that removed language about the necessity of phosphate mining and clarified that landowners requesting a radiation study must pay for it. The committee also reported favorably SB 1326 on hurricane evacuation clearance times and permit allocations in the Keys, and SB 1580, after a delete-all amendment, which authorizes DEP to use public-private partnerships for coastal resiliency projects. Finally, SB 1300 on oil and gas drilling permits was introduced to require DEP to consider potential harm from accidents or blowouts to natural resources when reviewing drilling permits, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill. The committee also took up confirmations, temporarily postponing the vote on Rodney Barreto’s FWC reappointment after public criticism of his leadership, while recommending favorably the other listed appointments.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (04/09/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:39:57.440> So uh kid died in Texas from measles.
  • So uh kid died in Texas from measles.
  • Following the measles outbreak in Texas has been heartbreaking.
  • <01:29:49.360> of American the New Hampshire chapter of American the New Hampshire chapter
  • <01:40:29.040> and the measles outbreak in uh Texas and the measles outbreak in uh Texas and
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (03/09/2026)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, other than the fact that the wind power in Texas comes to mind when you talk about wind power.
  • Chair, other than the fact that the wind power in Texas comes to mind when you talk about wind power.
  • Chair, other than the fact that the wind power in Texas comes to mind when you talk about wind power.
  • 287 VLTS. reflect the terms of chapter 287 VLTS.
  • I think the chapter of the upper chapter is called the State Art Fund, and the actual name of the fund
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm testifying for the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, where I'm immediate
  • We work with Families for Vaccines chapters throughout the country, including Massachusetts Families
  • He is finally in an incredible Chapter 766 program.
  • June 2012, DESE, Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 76, 603 CMR 26.
  • There's just a small change in an existing law, Chapter 112, but the result is the same.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing on several vaccination-related bills, including proposals to eliminate non-medical or religious exemptions for school immunizations (notably H. 2554 and S. 1557), a bill to require or improve reporting and administration of immunization data and exemptions (described as the Community Immunity Act, S. 1618), and H. 2431, which would prohibit COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccine requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2463, which would classify funeral directors as public health workers for vaccine-priority purposes during emergencies. The chair reviewed testimony rules and repeatedly asked speakers to keep comments orderly and brief so the committee could hear as many people as possible. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony on H. 2554 and S. 1557 was sharply divided. Pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, public health advocates, and groups such as the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines, and several parents supported eliminating religious exemptions, arguing that vaccination protects medically vulnerable children and adults, improves herd immunity, and helps prevent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other diseases. They cited local school data showing pockets of lower coverage and incomplete reporting, and several speakers referenced outbreaks in other states and the need for stronger, more consistent reporting and exemption management. Opponents argued the bills would infringe on religious freedom and parental rights, force families to choose between faith and education, and unfairly target a small number of families; some also said Massachusetts already has high vaccination rates and that the real issue is incomplete data or the gap population rather than religious exemptions. H. 2431 drew testimony from supporters who said COVID-era mandates caused job losses, privacy concerns, and harm, and that the bill would prevent future requirements for COVID, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccines in schools, workplaces, and public settings. Supporters described personal experiences with alleged vaccine injury or mandate-related hardship. H. 2463 was supported by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, which argued funeral directors work in infection-facing settings and should be eligible for vaccine priority during public health emergencies. The hearing featured extensive public testimony but no committee action beyond hearing the bills and taking questions from members.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2019, the Legislature adopted a long-overdue comprehensive update of Chapter 607 regarding for-profit
  • The Legislature adopted a long-overdue comprehensive update of Chapter 607 regarding for-profit corporations
  • provisions, recognize changes in corporate processes, codify case law, and otherwise harmonize with Chapter
  • Harmonize with Chapter 607 of the Corporation Statute.
  • I know California, Texas, I believe Utah was in there, and I'm missing a couple of others.
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism heard and advanced several bills focused on economic development, consumer protection, workforce issues, and technology. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. SB 1266, as amended, creates a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with Cyber Florida and was also reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was approved without opposition. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales practices and predatory financing at retail pet stores, received supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, also passed favorably. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package, which combines updates to the Small Cities CDBG program, clarification of rural community eligibility, an exemption from a reverter clause for military-related land conveyances, and revisions to E-Verify enforcement. The E-Verify portion drew the most debate, with questions about employer cure periods, treatment of current investigations, and whether the bill creates a loophole for independent contractors. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal enforcement between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably on a divided vote. SB 214, which expands the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties, was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 482, an artificial intelligence consumer-protection bill that creates an “AI bill of rights” covering companion chatbots, parental controls for minors, data privacy, de-identified data, unauthorized use of likeness, and enforcement by the Attorney General, with a limited private cause of action for minors. The bill drew extensive testimony both in support and in opposition, including concerns about privacy, age verification, and enforcement, but it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7030, a public-records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations under the AI bill, and adjourned after members requested to be recorded on certain votes.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, I see the chapter 13.
  • reference chapter 13 whenever we can. reference chapter 13 whenever we can.
  • Chair, I see the chapter 13.
  • time, if we put if chapter time, if we put if chapter 13<00:47:20.079> puts<00:47:20.480>
  • Chapter 13 protections than adults.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • congressional disapproval under Chapter congressional disapproval under Chapter 8<04:19:47.279><
  • from Texas, my good friend<04:38:13.680> and<04:38:14.000> colleague.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Limiting access to child care center facilities discussed 3/4/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Since then, Kati and her husband have been transferred between facilities in Minnesota, Texas, Louisiana
  • between three different facilities, two in Minnesota, and finally a horrendous detention center in Texas
  • It was worth it to protect their children from ending up in a family detention center in Texas, which
  • of this chapter um lead to.<01:21:54.080> I<01:21:54.239> don't<01:21:54.400> believe
  • > default But I do not know if there is a default civil cause of action for violation of this chapter
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee took up House File 3415, a bill aimed at limiting immigration enforcement activity at child care centers. House Research explained the DE1 amendment, which defined key terms and barred child care employees from consenting to civil immigration enforcement entry without a judicial warrant, while requiring officials to identify themselves and state their purpose; the amendment also clarified that it would not block officials administering child care programs. After brief debate, members adopted the DE1 amendment. The bill author, Representative Sensor Mura, said the measure was intended to address fear and disruption in child care settings caused by recent immigration enforcement activity and to keep those spaces safe for children and families. Supporters, including a pastor, a Children’s Defense Fund representative, parents, child care workers, and an ACLU policy counsel, testified that immigration enforcement near daycares has caused fear, staff absences, lockdowns, and emotional harm to children. They argued the bill would not stop lawful enforcement but would require warrants and basic identification before entry, protecting children from witnessing raids or arrests and giving providers clear rules. Several witnesses described specific incidents involving ICE activity near Spanish immersion daycares in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including staff members being detained, parents organizing safety watches, and children showing distress. Testimony emphasized that many affected children are U.S. citizens in immigrant families and that visible enforcement can create toxic stress and separation anxiety. No final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and continuation of testimony.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 518 is in alignment with the Task Force Report, Chapter 18, pages 633 and 634, recommending
  • I think there is an example in Texas where rents were driven up over 400% in a single year. ...rental
  • I think there is an example in Texas where rents were driven up over 400% in a single year. ...this.
  • I think there is an example in Texas where rents were driven up over 400% in a single year.
  • Did you say the state of Texas?
Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee without quorum at first, then later established quorum and continued hearing several bills. SB 27, the annual CARE Court cleanup bill, would require courts to consider CARE referral for certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial, combine some hearings, allow limited data sharing among licensed medical professionals, and expand eligibility to include mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would clarify the meaning of “clinically stabilized,” streamline the process, and help more severely ill people receive treatment; opponents argued it would expand CARE Court too broadly, strain county resources, and divert attention from housing and voluntary services. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a roll call vote and was placed on call. SB 82, dealing with so-called “infinite arbitration clauses,” would limit consumer contract arbitration provisions to disputes arising from the product or service actually purchased. The author and supporters said the bill would stop companies from forcing arbitration in unrelated claims and would not ban arbitration itself. Opponents from business and banking groups argued the language was too restrictive, could create litigation over related transactions, and should be clarified as prospective only. The committee approved the bill and placed it on call after a roll call vote. The committee then heard two reparations-related bills. SB 437 would direct CSU to develop a genealogical methodology and framework for verifying descendants of enslaved people, with oversight, reporting, and guardrails tied to recently allocated state funding. Supporters said the bill would create a fair, evidence-based process; opponents, including professional genealogists and reparations advocates, argued the work is already well understood, the bill is unnecessary, and it could delay action. SB 518 would create a Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery within state government, with divisions for genealogy, property reclamation, outreach, and legal affairs. Supporters framed it as needed infrastructure to implement reparations recommendations; opponents objected to locating it in the Department of Justice, warned about data privacy and law enforcement control, and criticized the inclusion of broader communities. Both bills were moved to Appropriations and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 52, the End AI Rent Hikes Act, which would prohibit the use of algorithms to collude on and artificially inflate rental prices; the author and supporters described it as a response to AI-assisted rent fixing in California’s housing market.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gentleman from Texas. Mr.
  • from Texas is recognized. Mr. Mr. from Texas is recognized. Mr. Mr.
  • Texas recognized. Mr. Speaker, budgets Texas recognized. Mr.
  • Gentleman from Texas. reserves. Gentleman from Texas. M.<01:18:32.159> Mr.
  • gentleman from Texas reserves. gentleman from Texas reserves.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas, Mr.
  • The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas, Ms.
  • Milton Luis Gonzalez from Mission, Texas, for over 25 years. Dr.
  • Milton Luis Gonzalez from Mission, Texas, for over 25 years. Dr.
  • thousands of border patrol agents Texas thousands of border patrol agents Texas state<07:10:43.638