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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I ask consent to address the House for one minute.
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  • </c><08:03:31.120><c> to</c> Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to
  • Speaker, I request unanimous consent Mr.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jul 1st, 2026

Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one item on the proposed consent calendar, Item 5, SB 985, Strickland.
  • So, let's do consent. We have a motion on the consent calendar. Okay. Motion by Rubio.
  • Consent is out. We'll leave the roll open for other members to add on.
  • This is for the consent item SB 985. Hoover: Aye. This is for SB 1190. Hoover: Aye.
  • This is for our consent calendar, SB 985, Strickland. SB 985, Strickland. Bonta, aye.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, at this time, I'd be happy to entertain a motion on the consent calendar.
  • The consent calendar has seven votes.
  • Madam Secretary, we'll begin from the top, beginning with the consent calendar.
  • On consent, McKinner. McKinner, aye. Valencia? Yes. Valencia, aye.
  • The consent calendar is adopted, 9-0. SB 226.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard several bills focused on California’s creative economy, sports development, and cultural preservation. SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon would clarify that infrastructure revitalization financing districts may be used for entertainment and sports facilities, with testimony from West Sacramento officials emphasizing that the tool would rely only on project-generated city tax increment and would not affect school districts, counties, or the General Fund. Members discussed the relationship between IRFDs and EIFDs and the distinction between infrastructure financing and direct subsidy of private sports teams or stadiums. SB 865 by Senator Ashby proposed support for destination music festivals, citing the economic impact of events such as Aftershock and Golden Sky in Sacramento and similar festivals elsewhere in the state. Supporters from Visit Sacramento and Danny Wimmer Presents said festivals generate substantial jobs, tax revenue, and tourism spending while promoters bear the financial risk. Several committee members and public witnesses supported the bill as a way to sustain the creative economy, local businesses, and opportunities for artists. The bill passed the committee on a unanimous vote and was sent to Appropriations. SB 1050 by Senator Ashby would require disclosures when synthetic performers are used in advertisements, including audio ads, to inform consumers and protect human performers from displacement. SAG-AFTRA and voice actor advocates argued that consumers deserve to know when an ad uses AI-generated likenesses or voices, while TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and other industry groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about overbreadth, audio-only implementation, private enforcement, and the need for clearer exemptions and definitions. Members generally supported the bill’s goal but noted technical issues to refine; it passed unanimously to Judiciary. SB 1073 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a voluntary tax checkoff to support the South Los Angeles Black Cultural District. Supporters described the district’s historic and cultural significance and framed the measure as a way to help preserve Black cultural assets amid limited public funding. Members discussed how the checkoff would appear on tax forms statewide, its voluntary nature, and whether it could serve as a model for other districts. The bill also passed unanimously to Appropriations, and the committee later adopted the consent calendar unanimously as well.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We do have several items on consent.
  • Okay, so that is 3-0 on the consent agenda. We'll put that on call.
  • Okay, so first we'll open the roll on the consent agenda. Yeah.
  • So first, we'll open the roll on the consent agenda. Please call the absent members.
  • Okay, so first we'll open the roll on the consent agenda. Yeah.
Summary: The committee heard several election and democracy-related bills. AB 1116 would expand California’s online voter registration system to allow eligible voters without a DMV-issued ID to register using the last four digits of their Social Security number and an uploaded signature image. Supporters said it would improve access, reduce paper processing, and save money; opponents, including the Secretary of State’s office and county officials, raised concerns about cybersecurity, implementation, and identity verification. The bill was moved on a 2-1 vote to the Committee on Appropriations. AB 1539 would require political party representatives to certify, under penalty of perjury, that presidential and vice presidential nominees meet constitutional term-limit requirements. Supporters framed it as a safeguard against attempts to place ineligible candidates on the ballot, while opponents called it unnecessary and politically motivated. The committee voted 2-1 to send the bill to the Committee on Public Safety. The committee also approved AB 1562, which would let counties randomly select registered voters to serve as poll workers if their board of supervisors approves, and AB 1664, which would require prompt notice to the Secretary of State and Attorney General when election records or voting systems are subject to warrants, subpoenas, or investigations. AB 1562 passed 2-0 to the Committee on Transportation, and AB 1664 passed 2-1 to the Committee on Public Safety despite opposition from sheriffs’ representatives who argued it raised separation-of-powers concerns. Later, AB 1853, which would restrict candidate statements in voter information guides to factual background and qualifications and bar hateful or misleading content, passed 2-1 to the Committee on Rules for further consideration in Judiciary. AB 1919, allowing voters in the Santa Cruz Metro district to decide on transit funding procedures, and AB 2484, allowing San Diego MTS voters to authorize a local transit tax through initiative, also advanced on 3-1 votes to the Committee on Transportation. The committee additionally approved a consent agenda containing AB 1789, AB 2592, AB 2655, and AB 2785.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • speed and braking patterns to location and driving habits, raises serious concerns about privacy, consent
  • So I think I was understanding Representative Lucas when he said that without my consent.
  • So I think I was understanding Representative Lucas when he said that without my consent.
  • whereas I think the claim has been made that OnStar is collecting data and selling it without the consent
  • Without the express written consent of the owner of the vehicle.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • With the consent of the House, Engrossed Senate Bill 6005 will be immediately transmitted.
  • With the consent of the House, Substitute Senate Bill 6170 will be immediately transmitted.
  • With the consent of the House, House Concurrent Resolution 4409 will be immediately transmitted to the
  • With the consent of the House, House Resolution 4712 With the consent of the House, House Resolution
  • With the consent of the House, House Resolution 4712 will be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 2nd, 2026

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think, as part of informed consent, when they're being, you know, getting medication or taking stuff
  • Informed consent, voluntary cooperation. I mean, that's the kind of thing we're looking for here.
  • Informed consent, voluntary cooperation. I mean, that's the kind of thing we're looking for here.
  • So, I mean, if we're trying to stop the spread, then we should be able to consent to this, or this is
  • To me, the top priorities are private property and informed consent.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that House Memorial 15 be removed from the Speaker's table and made
  • Speaker, I would ask for unanimous consent for the memorial to be approved.
  • Unanimous consent for the memorial to be approved.
  • And with that, I ask the Speaker and the body for unanimous consent. All right. We are on final...
  • And with that, I ask the speaker and the body for unanimous consent. All right. We are on final...
Bills: HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB8 , HB30 , HB43 , HB156 , HM2 , HM16
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that House Memorial 15 be removed from the Speaker's table and made
  • Speaker, I'd ask for unanimous consent for the memorial to be approved.
  • And with that, I ask the Speaker and the body for unanimous consent. All right, we are on final.
  • And with that, I ask the speaker and the body for unanimous consent. All right.
  • We are on five. unanimous consent. All right.
Bills: HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB8 , HB30 , HB43 , HB156 , HM2 , HM16
Summary: The House opened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and a series of announcements and recognitions tied to Gallup-McKinley County Day, including the presentation and passage of House Memorial 15 designating February 5, 2026, as Gallup-McKinley County Day. Members spoke at length in support of Gallup and McKinley County, its Native communities, cultural traditions, Route 66 heritage, economic development, and local schools and guests in the gallery. House Memorial 15 passed unanimously, 70-0. The chamber then took up House Memorial 3 recognizing nurses and other health care professionals. Several members and guests from labor and health care organizations spoke in support, emphasizing the dedication of frontline workers and the importance of honoring nurses. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. The House also passed House Bill 32, a counseling licensure compact, after adopting a technical amendment, by 63-0; House Bill 33, a psychologist compact, by 64-0; and House Bill 95, creating a fifth judge position in the Second Judicial District family court division, after a friendly amendment removing an appropriation because funding was already in the budget, by 65-0. During committee reports, the House adopted favorable reports on several measures, including House Bill 70 substitute, Senate Bill 3 as amended, House Bills 246, 254, 271, 276, 288, and House Joint Memorial 3. In introductions, the House referred several memorials and Senate bills, including measures on teacher workload study, detention facility reuse, health insurance affordability, gifted education endorsements, special education, and burglary definitions. The House also announced committee meetings, upcoming events, and the annual House-versus-Senate basketball game, then recessed until the next morning.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edpol Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The best practice we feel is always to obtain additional consent After an IEP has been formalized, there
  • was just some confusion about how often districts needed to formally request that consent for services
  • For the purpose of required parental consent when it comes to personally identifiable information about
  • This just makes clear that the district does still have to obtain the parent's consent before sharing
  • gives the MDE Office of Inspector General (OIG) permission to access non-public data without the consent
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we proceed to the consent calendar, second day, items 85 through 88.
  • As we have proceeded, the consent calendar second day, items 85 through 88.
  • Is there any member of the Senate that wishes to remove any of these items from the consent calendar?
  • The consent calendar is adopted.
  • The vote is applied to all remaining items on the consent calendar.
Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests. The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously. The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders. After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we proceeded, the consent calendar second day, items 85 through 88.
  • As we've proceeded, the consent calendar second day, items 85 through 88.
  • Seeing none, Secretary, please read the consent calendar: Senate Bill 1294, 1139, and 1428.
  • The consent calendar is adopted.
  • The vote is applied to all remaining items on the consent calendar.
Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, including a remembrance of the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 87 by Senator Archuleta, which recognized April 24 as the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and emphasized historical remembrance, support for Armenian communities, and concern over ongoing threats and humanitarian issues affecting Armenians. Several senators spoke in support, and the resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote. Senator Archuleta then introduced members of the Armenian community in the gallery. The Senate also adopted several other resolutions honoring communities and causes. Senator Cortese presented SR 93 honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and his role as a trailblazing Latino athlete; senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl wins, and pending Hispanic Football Hall of Fame recognition, and the resolution passed unanimously. Senator Wiener presented SCR 124 on transportation access for Californians with epilepsy, focusing on how seizure-related driving restrictions can limit employment, education, and medical care; it was adopted unanimously. Senator Allen presented SCR 158 declaring April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks celebrating the state’s arts economy and longtime arts leaders; it also passed unanimously. Later, Senator Alvarado-Gil presented SCR 159 designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month, describing the history, cultural significance, diversity, and economic role of rodeo in California. Supportive remarks followed from another senator, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. The author then introduced rodeo guests, including athletes and rodeo association leaders. The Senate also heard multiple privileges-of-the-floor introductions, including arts figures such as Luis Valdez, Cheech Marin, and Ruth Asawa’s son Paul Lanier, as well as student and community guests. The chamber approved the consent calendar by a 38-0 vote, noted committee meetings for Human Services, Military and Veterans, and Privacy, and adjourned with the next floor session scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Business, Professions and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one bill on our consent calendar, file item number 10, SB 1445, which is a committee bill.
  • Okay, so Senator Strickland moves the consent file. Wahab? Aye. Choi? Aye. Archuleta? Aye. Grayson?
  • We're going to move on to consent. colleague, but I'd a big shout out to ask me, Council 57 and obviously
  • We're going to move on to consent. All of you guys voted for the most part. Consent. Consent.
  • Consent is 9 to 0, 9 to 0. That bill is out. We're going to go to file item number 1, SB 865.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, I ask unanimous consent for Senator Yuck to bring an entourage on the floor and use the floor
  • Members regard the unanimous consent request without objection. That should be the order.
  • Remember, as you've heard, the UNES consent requests without objection, that should be the order.
  • No, Senator Alahar asked unanimous consent that the resolution 1024 be advanced without objection.
  • President Protem Paxton is asking for consent that the resolution be advanced without objection.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Senate Health and Human Services COR

Transcript Highlights:
  • the patient or patient surrogate decision maker is physically unable to sign or mark an informed consent
  • the bill requires a witness to verify on the form that the patient directly indicated the intent to consent
  • I want to make sure that the patient has informed consent. with the signatures of the patient and the
  • I want to make sure that the patient has informed consent. ...an answer that I want to hear as an RN.
  • I want to make sure that the patient has informed consent, and there's lots of different people that
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met and first recognized Physical Therapy Day at the Capitol, welcoming Arizona physical therapy leaders and students. The committee then took up several bills related to SNAP, health care regulation, child welfare, dementia services, and safe haven newborn surrender. SB 1334 would bar DES from seeking or renewing SNAP work-requirement waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents unless required by federal or state law; supporters said it would curb administrative expansion and opponents argued it would reduce flexibility during high unemployment and harm food-insecure Arizonans. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-1 vote. SB 1333 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, with annual reporting, corrective action plans, Auditor General oversight, and possible funding penalties if targets are missed. After adopting a committee amendment changing reporting to quarterly updates and replacing a forensic audit with a special audit, the committee approved the bill as amended on a 4-1 vote. SB 1331 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in mandatory employment and training unless exempt; proponents said it would strengthen work expectations, while opponents and DES raised concerns about administrative burden and food bank impacts. The bill passed 4-2, with members explaining no votes due to child care, rural access, and food insecurity concerns. The committee also advanced SB 1162, which clarifies DHS’s role in licensing and monitoring health care institutions and, as amended, requires DHS and AHCCCS/Access to coordinate to reduce duplicative oversight and report periodically to the legislature; it passed 6-0. SB 1017, requiring additional signatures and witness verification on emergency informed consent forms for surgical procedures, passed 4-2. SB 1149, which adds reporting and procedural requirements for DCS periodic review hearings, passed as amended 5-1. SB 1249, designating DHS as the lead agency on Alzheimer’s and dementia and creating a state plan and services program funded through lottery monies rather than the general fund after amendment, passed 6-0. Finally, SB 1253 clarified that a parent may surrender a newborn at the hospital of birth without leaving and returning, and requires updated safe-haven reporting; it passed 5-0, after testimony from hospital and safe-haven advocates in support. The committee then adjourned.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I request unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend my
  • Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr.
  • I ask unanimous consent Mr. Speaker.
  • Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr.
  • Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Mr.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Regular Session Aug 20th, 2026 at 03:47 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also at the request of the author, file item 562, AB 775, from the consent calendar. Thank you.
  • not use AI to spoof an actual human being in submitting public comment without their knowledge or consent
  • Are there any other motions before we reconcile all of the consent calendars? Thank you. Thank you.
  • Senators, we will now move to our consent calendars.
  • We have our consent calendar and two special consent calendars. Secretary, please read.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through motions and daily file items. Senator Ashby moved AB 2352 to the inactive file and AB 775 off the consent calendar. The body then considered a long series of concurrence and third-reading measures, with most receiving broad support and passing on largely party-line or unanimous votes. Among the major bills discussed were SB 1192 on domestic violence-related relief, SB 1263 on professions and vocations, SB 872 on water infrastructure and levee/subsidence issues, SB 934 on protecting LGBTQ people from conversion therapy, SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public comment rules, AB 1573 on housing for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, AB 52 on farmer equity, AB 1758 on travel seller restitution fees, AB 1544 on court transparency, AB 1738 on virtual inspections for simple home work, AB 1820 on EV charger permit fees, AB 2150 on naloxone training for CPR-certified employees, AB 2274 on limiting secrecy in non-prosecution agreements for traffickers and child molesters, AB 2674 on public access to landfill monitoring data, AB 2010 on high-volume spay/neuter procedures, AB 1793 on cash rounding after the penny’s discontinuation, AB 1818 on CSU bargaining procedures, AB 1655 on CalWORKs support when children are detained by ICE, AB 1743 on firearm trace data sharing, and AB 2011 on preserving mental health parity enforcement. Members speaking in support emphasized consumer protection, transparency, public health, housing, labor rights, and equity; opposition was limited and appeared on a few measures such as AB 1743 and AB 1818. Votes were recorded on each item, with many measures passing unanimously or by wide margins. Notable roll calls included concurrence on SB 1192 (30-0), SB 1263 (36-0), SB 872 (37-0), SB 934 (27-9), SB 1159 (37-0), and AB 2010 and AB 2150 by unanimous roll call. Several Assembly bills also passed with recorded opposition, including AB 52, AB 1758, AB 1820, AB 1793, AB 1818, AB 1655, AB 1743, and AB 2011. The session ended by returning to motions and consent calendars, where SCR 193 and a large slate of consent items were taken up, with SCR 193 granted reconsideration and the desk noting additional requests from members.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Jun 3rd, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • That leaves nine bills on the agenda, with six of them on our proposed consent calendar.
  • We will now consider the consent calendar.
  • Do I have a motion on the consent calendar? Motion is made by Vice Chair Valadares.
  • The consent calendar is 6-0. We will place that on call.
  • We will go back to open the roll, starting with the consent calendar.
Committee: Senate Health
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 28th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On bill presentations, we are moving into the special consent calendar number 26 on items 62 through
  • Moving into the special consent calendar number 26 on items 62 through 76.
  • Would any member wish to remove an item from this consent calendar?
  • Secretary, please call the roll on the first item and apply that roll call to the entire consent calendar
  • The consent calendar is adopted.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (2-26-26)

Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • And at 16, my mother consented to me marrying him. He was 31.
  • </c> As a married minor, I could not consent to my own medical care.
  • As a married minor, I could<00:04:18.639><c> not</c><00:04:19.120><c> consent</c><00:04:19.759><c> to
  • </c><00:04:20.079><c> my</c><00:04:20.400><c> own</c><00:04:20.959><c> medical</c> could not consent
  • These are disparities that conflict with our statutory age of consent laws.