Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Concurrent Resolution'
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MN
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/29/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
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- Senator Lang and Senator Gannon are on their way, but they're running a little behind.
- Senator Little.
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Little. - Senator Lang, moving interim study? Senator Lang, moving interim study? >> Yeah.
- Senator Riemer moves that it pass. Senator Riemer moves that it pass.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Durazo? Here. Senator Ashby? Senator Cervantes? Senator Laird? Here. Senator Seyarto? Here.
- The bill is moved by Senator Laird. The motion is due pass to the Senate floor. Senators Durazo?
- Senator Laird moves the bill. The motion is due pass to the Senate floor. Senator Durazo? Aye.
- Senator McGuire here? No. Oh, Arreguín. Senator Arreguín. Senator Arreguín. No problem.
- Senator Cervantes? Right. The motion is due pass to the Senate floor. Senator Durazo? Aye.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and first approved the consent calendar, including SB 1187 and SB 1388. The committee then heard SB 983, which would authorize the Port of San Diego to use job order contracting for smaller repair and maintenance work; supporters said it would speed up routine repairs and reduce costs, while opponents raised concerns about construction language and project labor agreement effects. The bill was moved to the floor but initially remained on call after a split vote, along with several other measures heard later in the day.
The committee also heard SB 1256, aimed at limiting repeated litigation against a San Diego County housing project, with supporters arguing it would curb duplicative lawsuits and opponents warning it could weaken wildfire safety review. SB 992, which would make permanent and expand a financial oversight option for very small special districts, drew support from county auditors and special districts and passed unanimously. SB 1115, addressing governance failures at the Tulare County Public Cemetery District by allowing supervisors to remove individual trustees under specified conditions, also passed unanimously after testimony about district dysfunction and insurance concerns.
Later, the committee considered SB 1193, which would impose transparency requirements on Alameda County discretionary funding; supporters said it would add guardrails against conflicts of interest, while the county argued its current process is already transparent and the bill is overly restrictive. SB 1383, clarifying that local labor standards cannot be waived through density bonus concessions, passed on a divided vote after labor groups supported it and no opposition testified. SB 1361, intended to prevent local governments from undermining transit projects to avoid SB 79 housing requirements, also passed on a split vote. Finally, SB 1272, the CASH Act, would give homeowners more time to cure certain non-safety code violations; county and code enforcement groups opposed the introduced version but said they were working on amendments, and the bill passed unanimously as amended. The committee adjourned after reporting several bills out, with some measures remaining on call until later votes were taken.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Grove: Okay.
- Senator Grove: Mr.
- Thank you, Senator Jones. Senator Laird, thank you very much.
- Thank you, Senator Laird. We're going to go with Senator Reyes and then Senator Jones. Thank you.
- I've enjoyed getting to know Senator Laird better, Senator Reyes better, and I particularly enjoy Senator
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee first established a quorum and then approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointments, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D. and Gerald Talbert, M.D. to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, with all of those items receiving unanimous 5-0 votes.
The main public business was the confirmation hearing for George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar of California. Cardona described reforms made in response to the Girardi scandal, including stronger conflict-of-interest and gift rules, improved auditing and investigative procedures, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, and steps to address a growing backlog amid staffing vacancies and rising complaints. Senators questioned him about Girardi-related safeguards, backlog and funding pressures, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the State Bar’s use of AI; public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others testified in support. The committee advanced Cardona’s appointment to the full Senate on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Jones withholding support.
The committee then heard Laura Enderton Speed’s confirmation as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized fiscal stability, public trust, and operational improvements, and said the Bar is addressing the troubled February 2025 remote bar exam through audits, internal investigations, and a forthcoming recommendation to the Supreme Court on the exam’s future. Senators asked about the budget deficit, the bar exam failures, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and how the Bar is preparing for future fee and staffing pressures. Supporters from the State Bar Board of Trustees, SEIU Local 1000, the California Defense Counsel, and a colleague testified in favor, and the committee approved her appointment to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote. The meeting concluded with thanks and a farewell to Senator Jones, who was leaving the committee, followed by a cake presentation and adjournment of the public portion.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Health will come to order. Good afternoon.
- Moved by Senator Caballero. Assistant, please call the roll. Please call the roll.
- Senators Grove, Padilla, Padiah, aye. That's 10-0, we'll place it back on call. Thank you.
- Senator Grove? Aye. Senator Grove, aye. Sorry, my mic was in on. 11 to 0.
- The Senate Health Committee is now adjourned. Yay!
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health met to establish quorum and consider two measures on the consent calendar: SB 1447 and SCR 160. After roll call confirmed a quorum, Senator Caballero moved the consent calendar. The committee then took a roll call vote, with members voting aye and absent members later polled as well. The consent calendar was adopted unanimously, and the committee adjourned.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-04-29 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Perrault. Yes. Senator Beck. Yes. Senator Benson. Yes. Senator Bonder. Yes. Senator Brehm.
- Senator Brooks. Yes. Senator Chipman. Yes. Senator Clarkson. Yes. Senator Collins. Yes.
- Senator Cummings. Yes. Senator Dill. Yes. Senator Harrington. Yes. Senator Jackson. Yes.
- Senator Mason. Yes. Senator Millett. Yes. Senator Moore. Yes. Senator Pouliot. Yes. Senator Carson.
- Senator Weeks. Yes. Senator Woodsome. Yes. Senator Young. Yes. Senator Cyrway. Yes.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Leaders Speak on 2026 Bonding Priorities - 04/28/26
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there - Thank you, Senator Frentz. I'm State Senator Ann Johnson Stewart.
- Thank you, Senator Frentz. I'm State Senator Ann Johnson Stewart.
Summary:
Senate leaders and supporters held a press availability focused on passing a state capital investment, or bonding, bill this session. Chair Sandy Pappas said the state has received more than $7 billion in project requests and is pushing for a $1.4 billion bonding package to address infrastructure needs such as clean water, state parks and trails, college and university repairs, sewer capacity for housing growth, and other public facilities. She and other speakers stressed that delaying projects raises costs and that they do not expect a special session, making action before adjournment especially important.
Testimony from labor and legislative leaders emphasized the economic benefits of bonding. Anthony Wilkie of SMART Local 10 said public bonding projects create work hours for skilled trades and cited Fraser Hall at the University of Minnesota as an example of a project that employed union members. Senator Nick Frentz argued that bonding supports jobs, especially in greater Minnesota, and highlighted water infrastructure needs, including communities facing manganese contamination and high water rates if they must finance treatment plants alone. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart pointed to PFAS-related water treatment costs in Minnetonka Beach and said she would support higher education and water projects.
Majority Leader Erin Murphy said the Senate is working toward the $1.4 billion target, noting the state’s AAA bond rating and the need to keep borrowing costs low. She also said the recent Metro Surge period led to about 4,000 lost construction jobs, strengthening the case for a bill this year. In response to questions, Pappas said negotiations with Senator Housley and House leaders were underway but still early, with no final target set yet; she said staff are preparing project lists and language, and that some items, such as HCMC, may move separately. No formal vote was taken in the exchange, but the speakers expressed optimism about reaching a bipartisan agreement before session end.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 04/28/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- Mark Walczyk, Senator Rachel May, Senator Christopher Ryan, Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Senator Thomas
- Yes, Senator Walczyk.
- Senator Walczyk? I do.
- Senator Walczyk?
- Senator Walczyk?"
Summary:
The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee met under Chair Kevin Parker and considered a series of energy, utility, and clean transportation bills. The committee first advanced a bill by Senator Connery on make-ready electric infrastructure for public-serving EV charging, after members raised concerns that the costs of preparing school bus charging infrastructure could be shifted to ratepayers. The committee then advanced Senator Parker’s pilot program for resilient EV charging microgrids, with discussion focused on using existing NYSERDA resources, the role of batteries, and the bill’s purpose in supporting emergency charging during outages. Another bill on heavy distribution centers and EV charging was also advanced after debate over its application to large warehouse and e-commerce facilities.
The committee also considered a bill on carport-mounted solar systems that would limit local zoning restrictions. A motion to substitute in a different bill was ruled improper for lack of notice, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on appeal. Members then advanced a PSC guidebook bill on gas and electric rate-making, and a utility shutoff protection bill for medical emergencies, life support equipment, and elderly, blind, or disabled customers, with questions about age definitions and the scope of medical documentation. The committee also advanced the Home Utility Weatherization Jobs Act, which would create a pilot program for electrification and weatherization in disadvantaged communities, with members discussing whether the program would be available at no cost to building owners and how utilities would access capital.
Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly raised concerns about who would pay for the programs, whether ratepayers or taxpayers would bear the costs, and how much local control would remain under the solar siting bill. At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed a recent NYISO report warning about possible summer reliability issues and urged the committee and the PSC to review it closely. The chair noted the report should be considered alongside other state planning documents, and the meeting then adjourned.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- This afternoon, we are joined by Senator McInandes, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Senator Rolison, and our
- We're going to start with Senate Bill 825A by Senator Lou.
- Next is Senate Bill 8131 by Senator Ramos.
- Next is Senate Bill 8967 by Senator Ramos.
- Next, this Senate Bill 9330 by Senator Romo.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Labor, chaired by Senator Jessica Ramos, met for its seventh meeting of the 2026 session. Chair Ramos noted upcoming hearings on disability and employment on May 6 and workers’ compensation on May 20, and the committee considered six bills on the agenda.
The committee advanced bills including S.825A, which would establish protections for minors featured in compensated video; S.8131, relating to payment of service under the Workers’ Compensation Law; S.8706B, requiring covered businesses to file annual reports on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring; S.8967, addressing workers’ compensation penalties for discrimination against employees; S.9330, enacting the Remedial Construction of New York Labor Law Act; and S.9331, concerning access to prescription medication and coordination of Workers’ Compensation Board regulations governing network pharmacies. Members moved each bill, and votes were recorded with support and no stated opposition beyond some abstentions or absent votes.
Final actions varied by bill: several were reported to the calendar, while others were reported to finance or otherwise advanced out of committee. The meeting concluded after all six bills were acted on.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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we < - Chair, Senator Muhammad. Thank you, Senator Pratt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Senate Labor Committee, Senator Gustafson. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Yes, Senator.
- Um Senator Dornink. Thank you. Um Senator Dornink.
- Thank you, Senator Rarick. Thank you, Senator Rarick.
- Senator Verboten. tabling it as as is? Senator Verboten.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Apr 28th, 2026
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/28/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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- For Senate file 4100, Senator Maye over. For Senate file 4100, Senator Maye Quade.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/28/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
MN
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/28/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH