Video & Transcript Research : 'manual tally'
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Four - Wednesday, May 6
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- Madam Clerk, close the board and tally the votes.
- Madam Clerk, please close the board and tally the votes. Close the board and tally the votes.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by roll call, and a long series of special guest introductions recognizing family members, interns, public servants, nonprofit leaders, students, and a park ranger honored for life-saving actions. Committee reports and Senate messages followed, including Senate nonconcurrence on numerous amendments to Senate Bill 1421 and the appointment of a conference committee on another bill.
The main floor action centered on budget conference committee reports, especially House Bill 2002 on public education. Members debated whether the conference version fully funded the foundation formula, with supporters arguing it maintained record-level funding and opponents saying it left schools about $190 million short and relied on uncertain funding sources such as blind pension, lottery, and possible ARPA dollars. After a substitute motion to send the bill back to conference was defeated, the House adopted the conference report 83-68 and then third-read and passed House Bill 2002 by the same margin. The House then took up House Bill 2003 on higher education, where members discussed a move toward a future performance-based funding model while keeping current funding flat; the conference report passed 119-28 and the bill was third-read and passed 109-32.
The chamber next considered House Bill 2004, covering the Departments of Revenue and Transportation. Debate focused on transportation funding, rural roads, and a small local safety project in Lebanon that had already been addressed by MoDOT. The conference report was adopted 128-21 and the bill was third-read and passed 127-27. Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 2005 for the Office of Administration and IT-related functions, with the sponsor and supporters emphasizing IT accountability, the Movers project, and the transfer of some staff to DSS; the transcript ends during discussion of that bill.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And it obviously does extend the amount of time it takes to tally the election votes when we have those
- So collectively, commercial risk management includes manual processes, plus electronic and cybersecurity
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from several county supervisors of elections and the Florida Supervisors of Elections Association on the 2024 election cycle and priorities for the 2025 session. They described very high turnout in the presidential election, major operational planning needs, and the heavy reliance on seasonal workers, list maintenance, ballot-on-demand systems, and secure chain-of-custody procedures. They also discussed the impact of recent legislative changes on voter-roll maintenance, including inactive voter removal, and said Florida’s election administration has improved to what they called a “platinum standard.”
The supervisors outlined several legislative requests: allowing more than one non-government “wild card” early voting site to improve access and emergency flexibility; requiring newly naturalized citizens to update driver’s license information so voter records match DHSMV data; exempting home addresses of certain election workers and ballot transporters from public records to improve safety and recruitment; restoring a checkbox on vote-by-mail return envelopes so voters can stay on the vote-by-mail list for the next cycle; aligning base salaries for supervisors, property appraisers, and clerks with other constitutional officers; and reducing ballot length by removing precinct committee races from the ballot. They also said they expect a committee bill to carry some of these proposals.
Members questioned the panel about ballot transport security, signature verification, vote-by-mail expiration, public records transparency, and the petition process for constitutional amendments. The supervisors said ballots are transported under detailed county plans with tamper-evident seals, chain-of-custody logs, trained workers, and in some cases two-person transport teams. On petitions, they said the process is labor-intensive and expensive, that fraud has occurred in some cases, and that they favor reforms such as requiring more personal identifying information and having initiative sponsors mail petitions to voters rather than making supervisors handle the mailing. They also said signature mismatches can be cured within 72 hours after Election Day and that voters are notified when possible. After the supervisors’ presentation, the committee also heard brief public testimony from Kathleen Griffiths, who urged adoption of commercial-style risk management standards in election systems and referenced several election-related bills her group supports.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we get a lot of questions manual.
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Keywords:
senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 13 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
Summary:
The House considered House No. 57, a $425 million supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 to fund the emergency shelter/emergency housing assistance system and related activities. The bill, as described by the chair of Ways and Means, included major policy changes requested by the Governor: immediate residency verification at intake, limits on eligibility, required criminal history disclosures and CORI checks, a reduced maximum shelter stay from nine months to six months with hardship waivers, temporary respite sites for 30 days, and a cap on system capacity. Supporters argued the changes were needed to preserve the right-to-shelter system amid fiscal strain and federal inaction; opponents said the bill still did not go far enough or, in some cases, went too far and risked harming families and children.
The House debated and voted on numerous amendments, mostly focused on tightening eligibility or changing shelter operations. Several Republican amendments to reduce funding, impose a one-year residency requirement, require broader background checks, limit eligibility to homelessness caused within Massachusetts, and require cooperation with ICE were rejected, often after roll call votes. A point of order was sustained on multiple amendments as beyond the scope of the bill, including proposals affecting court officers, law enforcement, and ICE-related provisions. The House also rejected amendments to cut the appropriation from $425 million to $200 million and to add other restrictions on eligibility and administration.
Some amendments were adopted. A redrafted Amendment 27, offered by Rep. Decker, was adopted 25-25 on a tie vote and expanded protections to children under age six and added related hardship/extension language. A subsequent amendment by Rep. Consalvo was adopted unanimously to add disability-related protections and extend benefits in certain cases. Another amendment by Rep. Finn was adopted to modify language about seeking federal reimbursement, and Amendment 9 was adopted to require competitive bidding for certain service funds. After debate and roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 126-26. The House then observed a moment of tribute for Doug Selfick and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty - Monday, March 2
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House met for prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal, which passed 121-2 for February 26 and by voice vote for February 27. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including tributes to law enforcement officers killed and wounded in Christian County, expressions of support for the affected families and departments, and recognition of a local racquetball championship and visiting guests, including U.S. Representatives Mark Alford and Eric Burlison and a child’s birthday.
The chamber then took up numerous bills on third reading. HB 2097/1905, an elementary agriculture education pilot program, passed 148-0. HB 2167, authorizing the Attorney General’s Office to employ post-certified investigators in-house, passed 97-50, but its emergency clause failed 88-58 after debate over whether a unique emergency existed. HB 2747/2047, the Clean Slate expungement bill, passed 140-7 despite concerns about a fiscal note and implementation costs. HB 2587, addressing unmanned aircraft threats around large public gatherings and critical infrastructure, passed 140-2 and its emergency clause was adopted 133-11 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Kansas City.
Other bills passed included HB 1977 on civil detention for mental health evaluation (137-9), HB 2593 on National Guard and veterans-related matters including cybersecurity and tuition assistance (144-2), HB 1948, a fatherhood bill aimed at helping fathers overcome barriers to involvement with their children (141-4), and HB 2473, which clarifies handling of interest in real estate broker escrow accounts (149-0). The House also moved several bills to perfection, including HB 1786 on Highway Patrol purchase authority, HB 2105 on landlord water and sewer billing transparency, HB 2397 on water district dissolution thresholds, HB 2108 on Jefferson City viaduct and land conveyance issues, HB 2818 to annex St. Joseph Memorial Airport into city limits, and HB 1980 expanding peer review protections to EMTs and paramedics. The day ended with announcements, including an elections committee meeting and a rescheduled freshman meet-and-greet with the Attorney General.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 17, noes 42, the motion fails.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 41, noes 17, the motion carries.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. Ayes 44, noes. 7, the resolution is adopted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tally the votes: ayes, 64; noes, 0. The measure passes.
- Tally the vote: ayes, 58; noes, 0. The measure passes.
- Tally the votes: ayes, 59; noes, 2. The measure passes.
- Tally the votes: ayes, 61; noes, 0. The measure passes.
- Tally the votes: ayes, 63; noes, 0. The measure passes.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Three - Monday, March 30
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House met with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 42nd day by roll call vote, 135-1. Members then observed several points of personal privilege and introduced guests, including family members, veterans, university students, and birthday recognitions. One member also led a moment of silence for a constituent killed in a roadway crash, using the occasion to call attention to highway shoulder safety and transportation funding.
The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. HB 2944, dealing with senior property tax freeze relief and automatic renewal, passed 145-4. HB 2230/2978, addressing school instructional practices including screen time and cursive writing, passed 143-10 after extended debate about technology use in early grades and local school board policy. HB 1825, removing sheriffs and prosecutors from county salary commissions with a Boone County carve-out, passed 152-0. HB 1840, creating a Purple Alert system for missing individuals with developmental disabilities, passed 153-0, and its emergency clause was adopted 143-8 so implementation could begin immediately. HB 1623, allowing emergency suspension or restriction of licenses for massage therapists and chiropractors, passed 103-48.
On the consent calendar, HB 3279 moved the Community Service Commission from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and passed 151-0. HB 2508 clarified Secretary of State authority regarding certificates of good standing for series LLCs and passed 152-0. HB 1963 allowed social workers to supervise after three years of practice and passed 151-0. The House also perfected HB 2408, removing a statutory cap on grants for deaf-blind support services, and perfected HB 313, which would require Narcan in public buildings, designate October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, and expand prevention and school-law enforcement coordination. HB 3000, concerning audit and surplus-property procedures for fire protection districts, was perfected as amended after adoption of a Jackson County amendment requiring online auction or sealed-bid sales for items valued at $500 or more.
The House also perfected HB 2898, reviving the land bank/judicial foreclosure framework after prior litigation over a single-subject issue, and HB 1740, renamed Melanie’s Law, which increases penalties for intoxicated driving causing injury or death and strengthens ignition interlock requirements for high-BAC first offenders. The session ended with announcements, including committee meetings and a fish fry notice, and the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty - Thursday, February 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 119-0 vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize a 40th wedding anniversary, honor Sherry Anderson for her service to the House, and observe Black History Month with a tribute to former Senator Yvonne Starks-Wilson. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups, including representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Festus girls cross-country team, the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Leadership Conference, and advocates connected to the blind pension fund.
The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2033, 1608, 1672, and 1854, which would remove the sunset from the SAFE Act and continue restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors. Supporters argued the bill protects children, citing concerns about puberty blockers, hormones, surgery, and evolving medical guidance; opponents said it targets transgender youth, interferes with family and medical decisions, and misstates the science. After extended debate, the previous question was adopted 102-45, and the combined bill package passed 102-40. House Bill 1847, creating the Dental Licensure Compact, also passed 138-10 after questions about reciprocity, data sharing, and state sovereignty.
The House then passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1866, which bars peace officer licensure for applicants whose certification was revoked or suspended and for non-citizens, by a 101-36 vote after debate over citizenship, military service, and law enforcement standards. House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1908 and 2337 passed 147-0; the sponsor described it as protecting women and children in abusive situations and addressing legal responsibility in marriage. House Bill 1961, allowing temporary dietitian licenses and a compact for interstate practice, passed 137-8. House Bill 2180, changing Department of Revenue and blind pension notice delivery methods and allowing electronic notices, passed 146-0 and was described as both a service improvement and a cost saver. House Bill 2591, updating speech-language pathologist licensure to allow out-of-state training and practice in Missouri, passed 144-0. The House then announced upcoming committee meetings, a Scouting America Eagle Scout recognition, an America 250 celebration event, and a Labor Caucus meeting before adjourning until Monday, February 16, 2026.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty - Wednesday, April 29
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 126-0 vote, and then heard several points of personal privilege, including recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day and a moment of silence for journalist Ray Hartman. Members also introduced numerous student groups, interns, and special guests visiting the chamber.
The chamber then took up conference committee business on House Bills 2637 and 3155, a large public safety/criminal justice package. Members discussed the bill’s juvenile justice provisions, including narrowing prosecutorial certification of juveniles to certain serious offenses, changes to age language, juvenile detention facility funding, outpatient mental health treatment, cyberstalking provisions, drone restrictions, prosecutorial salaries, and sex offender registry language. The House approved the motion to exceed the conference differences, adopted the conference committee report by 124-13, passed the bill 119-18, and adopted the emergency clause for the drone-related sections by 125-15.
The House also passed Senate Bill 834, a consumer protection measure dealing with mortgage modifications and sale-leaseback transactions, by 139-1 after discussion of its protections for homeowners. Senate Bill 937, a land transfer bill authorizing the governor to dispose of certain state properties, was amended and passed 137-2-1. Senate Bill 938, which raises recording fees from $4 to $6 to support the state land survey program and recorder of deeds offices, passed 121-21-2 after supporters said the increase was overdue and necessary to sustain the program. Finally, House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 973, concerning wholesaler disclosures and land banks, was amended to remove a school property provision and add land bank authority, then passed 110-36. The House adjourned after announcements and was set to return the next day with several bills on the agenda.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 40 Apr 29th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will dismiss the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
Summary:
The House first adopted several ceremonial resolutions congratulating three Eagle Scouts, then concurred in Senate amendments to House bills affecting the town of Milford’s alcohol licensing law and the town of Middleton’s charter. It also passed to enact a Senate bill on maintenance of private roads in Gloucester and engrossed a House bill allowing Plymouth to create a special revenue account for land acquisition. The chamber later observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard “Rick” Ford, Portuguese American community leader Louis Pedroso, and Quincy veteran Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guest groups and dignitaries, including students from Fall River, D.A.R. Good Citizen award recipients, and a British minister visiting the State House.
Most of the floor session centered on FY27 budget amendments, especially housing and shelter policy. Members debated and rejected multiple Republican amendments that would have tightened eligibility for the HomeBASE and emergency shelter programs by requiring citizenship or limiting access to U.S. citizens with Massachusetts residency, with supporters arguing the changes would reduce costs and opponents saying the programs already have strict eligibility rules and that the proposals would exclude lawful residents and vulnerable families. The House also rejected an amendment to block Housing and Livable Communities grants from being conditioned on MBTA Communities Act compliance, with supporters calling it a reprieve for noncompliant towns and opponents saying the law is helping address the housing shortage. A consolidated housing/environment amendment was then adopted 154-0, funding major housing, shelter, clean water, climate, and food assistance accounts.
The chamber also defeated amendments to create a data center commission and to eliminate the vocational-technical school admissions lottery, though the latter was withdrawn after debate. Another rejected amendment would have suspended public policy and public benefit charges on electric and gas bills; opponents said that would eliminate low-income and senior bill relief. The House then turned to education-related amendments, rejecting proposals to change special education reimbursement formulas and to raise the reimbursement rate from 75% to 80%, with opponents arguing the ideas needed committee review and cost analysis. Finally, the House began debating an amendment to fully fund regional school transportation by removing “subject to appropriation,” but the transcript ends before any final vote on that item.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, if the clerk would announce the tally. Yes, Mr.
- Seeing none, if the clerk would announce the tally. Yes, Mr.
- So if the clerk would bring up the tally sheet, Bring up the tally sheet.
- If the clerk would bring up the tally sheet, I think we can do it. Mr.
- And if the clerk would announce the tally. There are 17 ayes.
Summary:
The Housing Committee reviewed three bills: House Bill 1542, which would establish minimum rights for senior independent housing residents and allow enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act; House Bill 2452, which concerns service of rent increase notices; and House Bill 2664, which removes the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer and related notices. Staff explained amendments to HB 1542 that would narrow the definition of senior independent housing, replace Consumer Protection Act enforcement with Attorney General enforcement and civil penalties, and remove a Commerce Department reporting requirement. For HB 2452, an amendment would remove the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act portion and leave only Manufactured Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act notice rules. For HB 2664, there were no amendments.
On HB 1542, the committee rejected the amendment narrowing the housing definition and rejected the amendment replacing Consumer Protection Act enforcement with civil penalties. It adopted the amendment removing the Commerce report requirement. Members supporting the bill said seniors need stronger protections, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and could create unintended consequences, especially for age-restricted and manufactured housing communities. The committee then approved a second substitute version of HB 1542 with a due pass recommendation by a 10-7 vote.
HB 2664 was supported as a fix to prior certified-mail requirements that had caused many notices to be returned undeliverable; the bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation by voice vote. HB 2452 was amended to remove the RLTA portion and keep only the manufactured housing notice provisions, with members saying this would restore clarity and align with the earlier passage of HB 2664. The committee then approved Substitute House Bill 2452 with a due pass recommendation by a 17-0 vote, and adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 40 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:51 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will say the tally.
Summary:
The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty.
The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms.
The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 40 Apr 29th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 30th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 56, noes 4. Measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Eyes 43, knows 19.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 66 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 64 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 62, noes 0.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file.
The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended.
The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll, tally votes. I-62, no, zero. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. I, 68. No, zero. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 74 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 71, noes 0. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 69 co-authors added.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then dispensed with reading the journal and moved through a large number of procedural items, including deeming 102 second-reading items read and amendments adopted. The body also approved several floor motions, including suspending rules for guest access and committee noticing, moving AB 2595 to second reading, and sending ACR 110 to the inactive file. Numerous local officials and community representatives were introduced from cities including South Pasadena, Isparia, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palmdale, Holtville, and Lindsay.
On the floor file, several measures were taken up and passed. AB 1673 by Hadwick, allowing county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain funds for wildlife conflict prevention, passed 62-0. ACR 143 by Pacheco, proclaiming April 19-25 as California Cities Week, was adopted with 65 co-authors added. AB 1982 by Lowenthal, removing sunsets from existing anti-drink-spiking requirements for certain establishments, passed 68-0. ACR 158 by Solache, recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month, was adopted with 74 co-authors added after testimony about organ donation and transplant needs. AB 1908 by McKinnor, authorizing counties to establish victim compensation funds for survivors of abuse involving public agencies, passed 71-0. AB 2052 by Stephanie, aimed at ensuring continuity for vulnerable victims in criminal cases by allowing the same prosecutor to remain on a case, passed 62-0. ACR 178 by Flora, recognizing April 21 as National Rendering Day, was also adopted with 69 co-authors added.
The second-day consent calendar and remaining listed items were then approved, with all votes recorded at 69-0 and no items removed. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Haney for Mary Dallas Armstrong of San Francisco, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session. The House adjourned until Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes: ayes 41, noes 13.
- The clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 54, noes 10.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes, ayes 56, noes 9.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 74, noes 1. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the vote.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a busy floor session with several procedural motions and bill actions. Members suspended rules to allow speeches and guests, withdrew AB 362 from Appropriations to the second reading file, and voted 41-13 to suspend the rules for that motion. The body also took up a number of items on the daily and third reading files, with several measures passed, retained, or moved to inactive file.
The main policy focus was ACR 70, designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Assembly Member Pellerin presented the resolution with a personal account of losing her husband to suicide and urged greater use of 988, secure firearm storage, and open conversations about mental health. Many members from both parties and caucuses spoke in support, sharing personal experiences with suicide and emphasizing stigma reduction, access to care, and the importance of checking in on others. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, Senate amendments were concurred in, and suicide awareness pins were distributed to members.
The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 977 on Native American human remains, with unanimous support and a 68-0 vote, and to AB 1510, the Assembly PERS Committee bill, which passed 66-1. Members then adopted H.R. 65, recognizing October as Filipino American History Month, after extensive remarks celebrating Filipino American history, labor organizing, public service, and community contributions; 63 co-authors were added without objection before the voice vote. Later, the chamber passed SB 81, protecting access to health care facilities from immigration enforcement, and SB 98, requiring schools and campuses to notify communities when immigration enforcement is present; both were framed as part of a broader package to protect immigrant communities and passed on urgency votes. The session concluded with debate on SJR 9, a resolution condemning mass immigration raids and defending civil liberties, which drew sharply divided remarks from supporters and opponents, with no final action shown in the transcript excerpt.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty - Monday, March 2
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 64, noes 0. The measure passes.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 67, noes 0 on the urgency.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 68, noes 0. The measure passes.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 16, noes 0.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 71, noes 0.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee hearings and guest access, re-referring bills, and removing one bill from the consent calendar. The chamber also observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with a lengthy ceremony and remarks from many members across caucuses, emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, and supporting survivors and descendants. ACR 59, the California Holocaust Memorial Day resolution, was adopted by voice vote after 76 coauthors were added.
After the ceremony, the Assembly took up the daily file. AB 390, which strengthens California’s “slow down, move over” highway safety law, passed 64-0. AB 439, making small changes to the Coastal Act and reporting requirements, passed 44-11 after debate over Coastal Commission oversight. The body also approved a rules waiver to allow the Education Committee to meet on AB 1468. Later, AB 50, allowing Medi-Cal enrollees to access over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, passed 67-0 urgency and 67-0 overall; AB 55, streamlining alternative birth center licensing, passed 68-0; AB 596, protecting workers’ right to wear masks or respirators unless there is a direct safety hazard, passed 53-8; AB 631, requiring animal shelters to post intake and outcome data, passed 60-0; and AB 792, allowing consolidated negotiations for court interpreter contracts, passed 52-1.
The Assembly also passed AB 867, banning cat declawing, by 68-0 after bipartisan support; AB 1089, expanding local permitting authority for Western Joshua Tree projects, by 16-0; and AB 1154, clarifying ADU rules, by 63-1. SCR 57, proclaiming Dolores Huerta Day, was adopted 66-0. The second-day consent calendar was then adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory remarks for Mary Hammer, a longtime San Lorenzo Valley community leader and environmental advocate, followed by recognition of her family and friends in the chamber.
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Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The board will tally the vote.
- Close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please ring the bell and tally the vote. Please close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House met on the final day of session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and extensive points of personal privilege recognizing members leaving the chamber, House staff, law enforcement, military service, and family members. Much of the opening portion was devoted to farewell remarks from departing legislators, who reflected on service, bipartisan relationships, and issues they hoped the legislature would continue to address, including property tax reform, the death penalty, gun reform, and mental health. The Speaker also recognized House communications, IT staff, and other employees for their work supporting the chamber.
The chamber then took up several Senate-amended measures. House Bill 2636, a consumer and housing protection bill combining mortgage modification, lease-back protections, insurance assignment-of-benefits limits, and real estate wholesale contract disclosures, was adopted and finally passed. House Bill 2397, dealing with water district dissolution procedures and related safeguards, was also adopted and finally passed after debate over voter thresholds and protections for water service. House Bill 2576, a naming and designation bill, added observances and memorial highways/bridges including Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, Freeman Bosley Jr. Day, Charlie Parker Day, Leon Jordan Day, George Jones Day, the Missouri River Runner Day, the sweet chanterelle as the state mushroom, and several memorial roadways; it was adopted and finally passed.
The House also considered Senate Joint Resolution 95, which proposed creating a state constitutional “Show Me Prosperity Fund” as a sovereign wealth fund intended to eventually replace state taxes through long-term investment returns. Supporters argued it was a visionary, fiscally sustainable way to reduce the tax burden over generations, while opponents warned it would lock away money during a period of projected budget shortfalls and could leave the state unable to access funds in an emergency. Debate continued as members questioned the funding mechanics and the difference between optional appropriations and mandatory restrictions on the fund, with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.