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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Olympic Games. We'd like to recognize their service in preparing for the games. Olympic Games.
- We'd like to recognize their service in preparing for the games here today.
- Without objection, the Senate journals for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026 will...
- The journals for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026 will be approved as corrected by the minute clerk
- Brenda Joe Martin, lovingly known as Beans, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 61.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Annapolis, Maryland, February 9th, 2026. >> Recognizing the deputy majority leader. >> Thank you
- Introductory House bond initiatives number 25, February 10th, 2026.
- at 12:00 noon in the February 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon in the House<00:21:33.120><c> Chamber.
- Today we've got the Leadership Carroll class of 2026.
- </c> the leadership class of 2026. the leadership class of 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 23rd, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- report titled Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority 2025 annual report, received on January 1st, 2026
- Washington State Patrol received on January 1st, 2026. Message received. Senator Riccelli.
- players Richard Eamon, Joe Dale, Asher Hestead, Connor Lofie, and Zach Ramsey were selected in the 2026
- And I know, though, they're a family, and they carried their fallen player with them in those games as
- And I know though, they're a family, and they carried their fallen player with them in those games as
Summary:
The Senate met briefly and handled routine business, including approval of the previous day’s journal and referral of several bills and committee reports. Among the measures mentioned were SB 5720 (Uniform Debt Default Act), SB 6194 (allowing hospitals to refer to Ways and Means), SB 5931 (redirected to Rules), and SB 6294 (redirected to Ways and Means). The chamber also received messages from state officers and the House on several bills, including House-passed substitute SB 1066 and substitute HB 1187 and HB 1345.
The main substantive action was adoption of Senate Resolution 8666, which recognized the University of Washington men’s soccer team for winning the 2025 NCAA championship, the program’s first. Senators spoke in support of the team’s achievement, highlighting the players’ Washington roots, the coaching staff, the team’s hard work, and the inspiration the championship provided. The resolution passed by voice vote.
After adopting the resolution, the Senate welcomed members of the UW team and staff to the gallery and recognized them on the floor. No roll call vote was taken on the resolution, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, January 26.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Emerging victorious as the 2026 large team overall national champion.
- Win in the Class B1 state championship game, Madam President.
- That would be November 1 of 2026. For follow-up, is there an end date to the supplement?
- This is simply a new chapter in the novel of the gaming compact.
- I went back home. and was totally enthralled in that game, and I could have cared less who won that game
Bills:
HB3834 , HB3940 , HB4346 , HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB4326 , HB4421 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4118 , SCR22 , SB169 , HB1047 , HB2123 , HB2650 , HB3260 , HB3403 , SR41 , HB3649 , HB3742 , HB3831 , HB3996 , HB4321 , HB4339
Keywords:
HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 50 (3-19-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gaming Modernization Task Force to study, review, and report on updates to Kentucky's charitable gaming
- </c> and Gaming Corporation. and Gaming Corporation.
- ,</c><01:11:18.680><c> mobile</c> electronic or online gaming, mobile electronic or online gaming, mobile
- Friday, March 20th, the year of our Lord 2026.
- Friday, March 20th, the year of our Lord 2026.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We look forward to the game.
- Next month, the 2026 U.S.
- It is a game that you love to hate, and a game that you hate to love.
- Next month, the 2026 U.S.
- It is a game that you love to hate, and a game that you hate to love.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York.
The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14.
During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Olympic Games. We'd like to recognize their service in preparing for the games. Olympic Games.
- We'd like to recognize their service in preparing for the games here today.
- Without objection, the Senate journals for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026 will be approved as
- The journals for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026 will be approved as corrected by the minute clerk
- We will reconvene Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized guests including young authors selected for publication and leaders involved with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The chamber adopted SCR 138, recognizing Architecture Week, with the author highlighting California architects’ work on climate resilience, energy efficiency, wildfire safety, and housing innovation, and noting the underrepresentation of women in the profession. The resolution passed unanimously, 32-0.
The Senate also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments. Francisco Kim was confirmed to the California Acupuncture Board by a unanimous 28-0 vote. Davina Hurt was confirmed to the California Water Commission by a 26-7 vote after supportive remarks from Senator Becker, who cited her experience on the Belmont City Council and the Air Resources Board. The body also approved the Senate journals, pulled SCR 124 from the consent agenda, and announced upcoming committee hearings after adjournment.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senator Wiener honored Andrea Schroeder, describing her long career in LGBTQ advocacy, women’s leadership, civic service, and political organizing in San Francisco and beyond. Senator Arreguín remembered Country Joe McDonald for his music, anti-war activism, and Berkeley ties, and Senator Hurtado honored Brenda Joe Martin for her community leadership in Lamor and work with local business and civic organizations. The Senate then recessed with plans to reconvene on April 9, 2026.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- -104 of the 2026 regular session, and any questions about the amendment?
- </c> with the following, amended by Act 2026 with the following, amended by Act 2026 104<00:07:29.960
- We did not see any gaming legislation this year.
- </c><00:08:35.240><c> So,</c><00:08:36.000><c> um</c> gaming legislation this year.
- So, um gaming legislation this year.
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 23rd, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- report titled Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority 2025 annual report, received on January 1st, 2026
- Washington State Patrol received on January 1st, 2026. Message received. Senator Riccelli.
- players Richard Ayman, Joe Dale, Asher Hestead, Connor Lofie, and Zach Ramsey were selected in the 2026
- And I know, though, they're a family, and they carried their fallen player with them in those games as
- And I know though, they're a family, and they carried their fallen player with them in those games as
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm appointing Senator Finchem to the Committee on Rules for today, June 11, 2026.
- HB 4156, Kappa, LA, probation, 2026, 2027. HB 4157, HB 4159, Congress, 2026, 2027.
- HB 4159, environment, 2026, 2027. HB 4161, 6, health care, 296, 2027.
- HB 4166, 1,000, higher education, 2026, 2027. HB 4167, local government, 2026, 27. Thank you.
- Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board, Nathan Rees to the Arizona Game and
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 8th in Denton, Texas, emerging victorious as the 2026 large team overall national champion.
- This is simply a new chapter in the novel of the gaming compact.
- I would imagine that end date would qualify under the novel of the gaming compact.
- Gaming is huge in Oklahoma.
- I went back home and was totally enthralled in that game, and I could have cared less who won that game
Bills:
HB3834 , HB3940 , HB4346 , HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB4326 , HB4421 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4118 , SCR22 , SB169 , HB1047 , HB2123 , HB2650 , HB3260 , HB3403 , SR41 , HB3649 , HB3742 , HB3831 , HB3996 , HB4321 , HB4339
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and recognized several guests and groups in the gallery, including the Ponca City High School Poe High Steppers, the Edmond Democratic Women, family members of senators, a Grace Reform Baptist Church co-op group, and Oklahoma 4-H participants. The chamber also honored the Red Oak Lady Eagles state championship basketball team with a citation and remarks celebrating their first school basketball title and strong season.
The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, supporting the Lights Out Oklahoma campaign to reduce bird mortality during migration by encouraging reduced exterior lighting in peak migration months. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 41, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual 4-H Day at the Capitol, with testimony from 4-H representatives emphasizing youth leadership, civic engagement, and workforce readiness.
Several bills passed, including House Bill 169 (house amendments adopted and the bill passed as an emergency measure), House Bill 2123 on the Arkansas River bridge, House Bill 2650 on summary administration estate thresholds, House Bill 3260 on funeral director continuing education approvals, House Bill 3403 on a DEQ/OSU sewage sludge pilot study, House Bill 3649 on the Mental Health Department real property trust, House Bill 3742 on criminal discovery, House Bill 3831 on a Task Force One revolving fund, House Bill 3996 on indigent defense experts in capital cases, House Bill 4321 on limits on retroactive building rule application, and House Bill 4339 on summary administration notice timing. House Bill 1047, which would have authorized a tribal sports betting framework and related revenue distributions, drew extensive debate over gambling addiction, revenue, tribal compacts, geofencing, and NIL funding, but failed 21-27; Senator Coleman gave notice of intent to reconsider. The Senate then announced an Appropriations Committee meeting and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, the Natural Resources Committee minutes of February 3, 2026, and February 10, 2026
- We will go ahead and kick it right off with Jessica Manuel, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, and
- How can the Game and Fish Commission play a key role in protecting the...
- Chair, I move that the 16-page Dunn amendment, dated 2/16/2026 at 2:27 p.m., be adopted.
- You have adopted the 16-page Dunn amendment dated February 16, 2026, at 2:27 p.m.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from February 3 and February 10, 2026, then heard two nominations. Jessica Manuel was introduced as a nominee to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. She described a science-focused background and experience with state and multi-agency work, and members discussed wildlife management, including gray wolves and conservation. The committee voted 8-0 to recommend her confirmation. Stephen Williams was then introduced as a nominee to the Arizona Livestock Loss Board. He emphasized his experience with the State Land Department and livestock operators, and members asked about compensation claims and wolf-related livestock losses. The committee voted unanimously to recommend his confirmation as well.
The committee next considered SB 1785, which would codify ADWR’s existing one-mile safe-harbor policy for recovery wells near groundwater storage facilities. Supporters said it would provide certainty and preserve current practice, while ADWR requested clarifying language about the bill’s definitions. Opponents argued it would lock current policy into statute and could reduce flexibility. The bill received a 5-3 do-pass recommendation. SB 1082, which would impose sanitation and handwashing requirements on petting zoos and similar animal encounter exhibits, drew emotional testimony from a parent advocate describing children hospitalized with STEC HUS after a state fair petting zoo exposure, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and overly burdensome. The committee adopted the sponsor’s amendment but then deadlocked 4-4, so the bill failed.
The committee then took up SB 1336, a continuation and reform bill for the Arizona State Land Department that also created a temporary oversight committee and, through a large amendment, added lease, notice, and committee-structure changes. Supporters from mining and agriculture backed the measure as a way to improve predictability and transparency, while some members objected to the amendment’s scope and the committee’s composition. The amendment passed 4-3 and the bill as amended was recommended 6-2. SB 1200, an emergency measure directing ADWR to revisit certain Phoenix AMA assured water supply applications using older groundwater models, was supported by the sponsor but opposed by CAP/GRD and ADWR, who warned it would add replenishment obligations and rely on outdated models; it passed 5-3. SB 1335, requiring the Arizona Water Banking Authority Commission to post its annual report online, passed 7-0-1. SB 1559, creating rural groundwater management work groups in each basin with NRCD involvement and annual reporting to ADWR, drew support from conservation district representatives and opposition from Mohave County interests concerned it would not address overpumping; it passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1761, appropriating $47.7 million to the University of Arizona for its desert agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and experiment station programs, was presented as a land-grant mission funding measure and received broad support from agriculture and several members, with some concerns about budget priorities and the size of the appropriation.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Feb 12th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- , calendar year 2026, tax year 2026, fiscal year 2027.
- ...attempts to expand gaming beyond that.
- Number one, to deal with problem gaming, which Cassandra will go over.
- Sense if they have any issues or anything they'd like to discuss in regards to gaming.
- In short, the $1,200 threshold is a sensible guardrail against problem gaming.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on H. 4975, Governor Healey’s bill to manage the impact of federal tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) on Massachusetts. Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorowitz said the bill would phase in selected corporate tax changes over time, avoid a $442 million FY26 revenue hit, preserve the current-year budget, and add a few related changes, including expanding the pass-through entity excise to income subject to the 4% surtax, delaying large federal tax changes over $20 million by one year, limiting opportunity zone benefits to Massachusetts investments, adjusting DFML contributions to match IRS guidance, and aligning casino slot-winnings reporting thresholds with federal law. Committee members questioned the administration about why it chose phased conformity rather than full decoupling, the effect on the budget if the bill does not pass, the purpose of the pass-through entity change, opportunity zones, and the slot-machine threshold and family leave provisions.
Public testimony was sharply divided. MassBudget, Progressive Massachusetts, and Don Griswold of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities urged the committee to go further and permanently decouple from the five most costly OB3 corporate tax provisions, arguing that automatic conformity is fiscally risky, rewards investment outside Massachusetts, and has already caused or could cause large revenue losses. Labor and public-sector witnesses, including leaders from the Massachusetts Teachers Association, AFT Massachusetts, SEIU 509, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, and building trades unions, also called for permanent decoupling, warning that the federal law will deepen state budget pressures, harm schools, health care, human services, and infrastructure, and shift costs onto workers and public programs. Several speakers said Massachusetts should not adopt federal corporate tax cuts that mainly benefit wealthy individuals and corporations.
Other testimony focused on specific provisions. Unite Here Local 26 asked the committee to strike the casino slot-winnings threshold change from $1,200 to $2,000, saying the current limit helps identify problem gambling, creates an opportunity for intervention, and supports union jobs. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs supported the administration’s phased approach, especially the research and experimental expense deduction, citing the importance of certainty for business filers and Massachusetts’ strong R&D economy. Greater Boston Legal Services testified on the paid family and medical leave sections, explaining that the bill’s changes would align PFML payroll contributions with new IRS guidance and, if paired with administrative action, would be cost-neutral for workers and employers. No votes were taken during the hearing.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In fiscal year 2026, the legislature approved $220,000 ongoing for inspector pay increases.
- In fiscal year 2026, the legislature approved 220,000 ongoing for inspector pay increases.
- The lottery requested no ongoing enhancements in fiscal year 2026.
- Tomorrow we've got the Department of Fish and Game and the Office of I'll just mention that tomorrow
- we've got the Department of Fish and Game and the Office of Species Conservation, and we'll be hearing
Summary:
The committee first heard a report from the Joint Millennium Fund co-chairs on recommended uses of Millennium Fund dollars. The recommendations included one-time funding for juvenile safety assessment centers and child advocacy centers, ongoing funding for the Upper River Youth Leadership Council Recovery Center, $5 million for a statewide drug awareness media campaign, and $25 million one-time for Medicaid claim payments to reduce the general fund impact in fiscal year 2027. Members asked about the Medicaid recommendation because the fund had previously been directed away from Medicaid; the co-chairs said the request was made in light of a revenue downturn and was intended as one-time funding, with any unused balance returned. The report was accepted by unanimous consent.
The committee then reviewed the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Legislative staff summarized the division’s consolidation of licensing boards, staffing, fee-balance management requirements, and the governor’s and committee’s budget recommendations, including vehicle replacement and IT hardware requests. Administrator Russ Barron said the division has reduced overall expenditures since consolidation, improved licensing and inspection timeliness, and used fee changes, fee holidays, and board mergers to keep board balances within the target range. Members questioned rising personnel costs, the use of opioid settlement funds for prescriber DEA fees, the continued need for a 10% transfer exemption, vehicle replacement timing, and how complaints and discipline are handled; Barron said complaints drive investigations, boards set fees subject to legislative approval, and a universal discipline bill could improve consistency.
Finally, the committee heard the state lottery budget. Staff described lottery revenues, prize payouts, dividend distributions to schools and state buildings, and a small one-time request for replacement computers. Director Andrew Arulenandum said the lottery has reduced management layers, renegotiated major contracts for significant future savings, and is trying to improve performance without relying heavily on paid advertising. Members asked about the role of lottery detectives, the return on advertising spending, and the need for MacBooks and iMacs; he said detectives investigate theft and other lottery-related crimes, advertising results are hard to isolate from jackpot size, and the Apple equipment is needed for in-house design work. The committee concluded its business and adjourned, with a reminder about upcoming budget-setting work sessions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- ; HB 4140, 2026-27 state budget implementation; HB 4141, capital outlay, 2026 appropriations; HB 4142
- , 2026 commerce; HB 4143, 2026 criminal justice; HB 4144, 2026 environment.
- HB 4145, 2026 criminal justice; HB 4146, 2026-27 health care; HB 4147, 2026-27 higher education; HB 4148
- , 2026-27 human services; HB 4149, 2026-27 K-12 education; HB 4150, local government; HB 4151, management
- state properties; HB 4152, 2026-27 revenue; HB 4153, 2026-27 taxation omnibus; HB 4154, 2026-27 transportation
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We accept the minutes for February 23, 2026. Any further discussion?
- I move that we approve the minutes of February 24, 2026.
- minutes of March 2, 2026.
- I move that we accept the minutes of March 5, 2026.
- We've got, any time you watch a football game or any other sporting game, you know, almost every player
Committee:
Senate Education
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/05/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In Senate, Monday, May 4, 2026, the Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
- The Journal of Friday, May 1, 2026, was read and approved. On motion, Senate adjourned.
- And memorable home runs, back-to-back games with grand slams, bottom of the 16th inning walk-off home
- And memorable home runs, back-to-back games with grand slams, bottom of the 16th inning walk-off home
- Senate Resolution No. 2043 by Senator Stewart-Cousins, congratulating the 2026 New York State Senate
Summary:
The Senate met on May 4, 2026, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of resolutions and floor bills. The chamber first adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Beltran on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with several senators praising his Mets career, athletic achievements, and philanthropy in Puerto Rico. The Senate also adopted resolutions recognizing the 2026 Women of Distinction, including tributes to living honorees and posthumous recognition of Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Dr. Hazel Dukes, and later adopted resolutions commemorating May Day and Panama’s Black Heritage Month. A Queens Chamber of Commerce resolution also prompted extensive remarks celebrating Queens’ diversity, small businesses, immigrant communities, and cultural institutions.
On legislation, the Senate recalled two bills from the Assembly and restored them to the third reading calendar by a 62-0 reconsideration vote. The chamber then passed a long list of bills, including measures affecting public health, agriculture and markets, insurance, criminal procedure, public officers, labor, not-for-profit corporations, and executive law. Several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, while a few drew recorded opposition, including the environmental conservation bill on animal cruelty and the public health bill on Calendar 840. Supportive floor explanations emphasized animal welfare, protections for abandoned pets, and other public-interest reforms.
The Senate also heard brief explanatory remarks on some bills, such as concerns about animals left behind in vacated housing and the treatment of wild animals in traveling circuses. After completing the calendar, the Senate reported no further business and adjourned until Wednesday, May 6, at 3:00 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Olympic Games. We'd like to recognize their service in preparing for the games. Olympic Games.
- We'd like to recognize their service in preparing for the games here today.
- Without objection, the Senate journals for March 23, 2026, through March 26, 2026, will be approved as
- The journals for March 23, 2026, through March 26, 2026, will be approved as corrected by the minute
- We will reconvene Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized guests on the floor, including students honored for a young authors program and representatives connected to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The body then took up SCR 138 by Senator Ashby, designating Architecture Week and highlighting California architects’ work in climate resilience, energy efficiency, wildfire safety, and housing innovation. The resolution also noted the low percentage of women in the profession and recognized Ida Claire, California’s first female state architect, along with other architects in attendance. SCR 138 passed unanimously, 32-0.
The Senate also considered two gubernatorial appointments. Francisco Kim’s reappointment to the California Acupuncture Board was confirmed without opposition. Davina Hurt’s appointment to the California Water Commission was then considered, with supportive remarks from Senator Becker citing her service and qualifications; the appointment was confirmed on a 26-7 vote. The chamber also approved the Senate journals for March 23-26, 2026, and pulled SCR 124 from the consent agenda.
Later, members made announcements about committee hearings scheduled after adjournment, including the Senate Human Services Committee, the new Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection, and a joint budget subcommittee hearing. The session concluded with adjournment in memory of several individuals, including Andrea Schroeder, Country Joe McDonald, and Brenda Joe Martin, with members offering tributes to their civic, artistic, and community contributions. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on April 9, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- there are no corrections, without objection, the Natural Resources Committee minutes of January 20th, 2026
- , and January 27th, 2026, stand approved.
- I represent the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, and we are registered neutral for the bill.
- I represent the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, and we are registered neutral for this bill.
- And I thank the Game and Fish Commission for coming and speaking to it.
Keywords:
cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Finance Budget Briefing (06/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, $20 million in FY 2026.
- So, $20 million in FY 2026.
- We turn to page 10 is the fishing game We turn to page 10 is the fishing game comparative<00:59:41.599
- Uh the of the fishing game fund up.
- </c> Council for Responsible Gaming Council for Responsible Gaming eliminating<01:19:06.480><c> funding
Summary:
The Legislative Budget Assistant staff presented an overview of the Senate changes to the House-passed budget, focusing on revenue estimates, appropriations, and ending balances across the general fund and education trust fund. The presentation emphasized that the Senate’s budget reflected higher revenue assumptions than the House, driven in part by updated April revenue figures, changes to business, tobacco, and real estate transfer tax splits, and different assumptions about video lottery terminal revenue. The Senate also adjusted lapse estimates upward, especially for HHS, after receiving updated information that lapses could be much larger than originally assumed.
The presenter walked through the major differences in the surplus statements for fiscal years 2025 through 2027. Compared with the House, the Senate budget generally showed higher revenues, lower or different appropriations in some areas, and larger balances carried forward, including a larger education trust fund balance and a different rainy day fund transfer. The Senate’s approach also changed several policy assumptions, such as maintaining liquor revenue dedication, removing the House’s meals-and-rooms distribution cap, changing the treatment of unique revenue, and altering the process for meeting a targeted revenue amount by giving the governor more flexibility.
On the appropriations side, the Senate removed or modified several House reductions and added funding or adjustments in areas including the judicial branch, corrections, HHS, the Human Rights Commission, and certain settlement costs. The presenter also highlighted Senate changes in House Bill 2 and related budget provisions, including a new arts tax credit, a nursing home bed fee, changes to Medicaid premium assumptions, and differences in how motor vehicle inspection repeal and BLT-related revenue are handled. No votes were taken in the portion shown; the discussion was informational and comparative, aimed at explaining the Senate budget changes before conference committee negotiations.