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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We saw it in red states like Texas when they had flooding.
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 138 by Assembly Member Hadwick relative to agriculture.
- These kids are focused on agriculture. It's Future Farmers of America.
- I fell in love with an industry that I still advocate for to this day, which is agriculture.
- And these are not just people that come from families like mine that grew up in agriculture.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions.
The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about ensuring every Texas student and every Texas family has access to a high quality education
- I've got one for Texas. One related to Texas.
- There's no reason for Texas to pass.
- Pledge is also Texas under God.
- Texas Values is the largest. faith-based nonprofit Christian law and policy organization in Texas.
Committees:
Senate Education K-16 , Senate Education
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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- I’ll first talk about agricultural irrigation type of uses.
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- Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and many of these other states that have data centers.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas is growing at an unprecedented pace.
- system and the Texas A&M University system.
- Texas A&M University System.
- And that is a problem here as well in Texas.
- And Texas is no exception to that.
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Education Code Chapter 162, which is 24 pages long.
- a testament to Texas state leadership supporting military children.
- What impact does that have on Funding education in the state of Texas. Sure.
- My name is Gabe Grantham, and I am the Education Policy Advisor at Texas 23.
- We have the tools to boost math achievement in Texas.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG-WLA, EIG-HOU-WLA, EIG-HOU, EIG Public Hearings 03-19-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- . codes. codes.
- Not just the plumbing code, but the electrical code, the building code, the residential code, the IEC
- code, the electrical code, the building code, the residential<00:52:16.040><c> code,</c><00:52:16.400
- </c> state building code. state building code. All<01:00:01.480><c> right.
- </c> building codes standards. building codes standards.
Bills:
HB1700
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard several housing, land use, and infrastructure bills. HB 6019 HD2 on electric vehicle infrastructure and HB 1728 HD1 on rainwater catchment systems both drew limited testimony and were advanced. For HB 1728, the chairs said they would designate the Department of Health as the regulator and incorporate suggested technical amendments from plumbing and rainwater industry groups. Both measures were reported out with recommendations to pass, with HB 6019 passed unamended and HB 1728 passed with amendments.
HB 1844, which would have required the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands designated for urban growth, drew significant opposition from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Sierra Club, who argued it would bypass land-use review and threaten agricultural land, water planning, and long-term resilience. Grassroot Institute supported the bill, and the Land Use Commission said the bill raised concerns. After discussion, the chairs deferred the measure in one committee and later the recommendation to pass it with amendments was not adopted in the other committee.
HB 1990 on penalties and liens for unresolved residential zoning violations was advanced with amendments. The chairs adopted Grassroot Institute’s suggested changes requiring any county sale of such property to be at no less than fair market value and requiring excess proceeds to be returned to the owner. HB 2424, which would allow county planning agencies to petition for temporary reclassification of certain agricultural lands to rural, also drew mixed testimony; the Land Use Commission raised due process concerns, and agriculture interests opposed it. One committee advanced it with amendments, but in the other committee the recommendation failed after members cited lack of county support.
The later portion of the hearing began on HB 1738 and HB 1739. HB 1738 would expand county authority to amend district boundaries for housing on parcels over 15 acres; OHA, Sierra Club, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau opposed it, while Grassroot Institute supported it. HB 1739 would require transit-supportive densities in county TOD areas and limit local restrictions; DPP raised concerns about timing, permitting, and conflicts with existing TOD frameworks, while OPSD and Grassroot supported it. The transcript cuts off before final action on these later bills.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- In the first, the trial court held that the Public Contract Code did apply to the 22nd District Agricultural
- However, this time the trial court ruled that the Food and Agricultural Code was written in such a way
- that it did not apply the Public Contract Code.
- So I think even the California Supreme Court tacitly agreed that, yes, the Food and Agricultural Code
- And if it was in the Ag Code and not explicit, it's an error.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and heard one bill, SB 1223 by Senator Padilla, after SB 1410 was pulled from the agenda. SB 1223 would require state and county fairs to use competitive bidding standards for contracts and prohibit sole-source contracting. The author and witness argued the bill was needed to close loopholes in the Public Contract Code after media reports and lawsuits alleged corruption and manipulated contract awards at certain fairs, including allegations that RFPs were written to favor a single bidder.
No witnesses testified in opposition. Committee members expressed support, describing the issue as a matter of transparency and proper state contracting. A motion was made to pass the bill to the Appropriations Committee. The committee voted 4-0 in favor, with the bill placed on call for the absent member before the meeting concluded.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In the first, the trial court held that the Public Contract Code did apply to the 22nd District Agricultural
- However, this time the trial court ruled that the Food and Agricultural Code was written in such a way
- that it did not apply the Public Contract Code.
- So I think even the California Supreme Court tacitly agreed that, yes, the Food and Agricultural Code
- And if it was in the Ag Code and not explicit, it's an error.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and heard one bill, SB 1223 by Senator Padilla, after SB 1410 was pulled from the agenda. SB 1223 would require state and county fairs to use competitive bidding standards for contracts and prohibit sole-source contracting. The author and witness argued the bill was needed to close loopholes in the Public Contract Code, citing reported corruption and litigation involving fair contracts, including allegations that bid scores were altered and RFPs were written to favor a single bidder.
The committee heard support testimony from the bill’s witness, who described the lawsuits and said some fair contracts had avoided competitive bidding for years. There was no opposition testimony. Committee members expressed support, noting that agricultural districts are state entities that should follow state contracting rules.
The committee voted to do pass SB 1223 to the Appropriations Committee. The roll call was recorded as four votes in favor, with the bill placed on call for the absent member and then reported out 4-0.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- In the first, the trial court held that the Public Contract Code did apply to the 22nd District Agricultural
- However, this time the trial court ruled that the Food and Agricultural Code was written in such a way
- that it did not apply the Public Contract Code.
- So I think even the California Supreme Court tacitly agreed that, yes, the Food and Agricultural Code
- And if it was in the Ag Code and not explicit, it's an error.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Arrington. the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Arrington.
- </c> Texas is recognized. Texas is recognized.
- </c> Gentleman from Texas is recognized. Gentleman from Texas is recognized.
- </c><06:27:58.878><c> I</c> gentleman from Texas reserve? I gentleman from Texas reserve?
- The gentleman from Texas. reserves. The gentleman from Texas.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- Writer 80 creates a new Texas.
- You are here to serve Texas. And what Texas asks for is more. funding for our schools.
- That is one of the core Texas values that we all hold. That is one of the core Texas.
- Roughly 30% of Texas AIM is operating in this area. 30 different clubs across Texas.
- So, the Texas...
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article III
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, our tax code is subsidizing asthma and air pollution.
- Managers, but flexible has really become code for burned out. You can't do more with less.
- Flexibility is code for fewer services, fewer staff, and lower standards. That's not innovation.
- We used to live in Texas.
- Another ex-Texan once remarked to me, 'In Texas, they don't treat mental health; they adjudicate.'
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The Joint Ways and Means Committee held its final public hearing on the FY26 state budget, with chairs and members emphasizing that public testimony would help shape the budget and asking speakers to keep remarks brief. Committee leaders introduced members, explained the hearing process, and repeatedly thanked residents, students, and advocates for participating. No votes were taken during the hearing.
Testimony focused heavily on education funding and the Chapter 70 formula. Students from Amherst, Northampton, Gateway Regional, Chester Elementary, and other districts described budget-driven cuts to electives, special education supports, paraprofessionals, counselors, transportation, and building maintenance. They urged higher Chapter 70 aid, increased minimum aid, rural school aid, and a reopening or restructuring of the funding formula, arguing that current formulas leave many districts unable to meet student needs and force local layoffs and overrides.
Other speakers urged funding or protection for a range of programs and facilities, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for homicide survivor services, the Museum of African American History, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and CART/interpreter services, the Access to Counsel housing legal aid program, the Department of Mental Health and Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. One speaker opposed offshore wind-related spending and urged a reset of the state’s energy approach, while another advocated ending the aircraft sales tax exemption. Committee members responded sympathetically to many speakers, asked a few follow-up questions, and several expressed support for maintaining or expanding the programs discussed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Education Code, the Health and Safety Code, and the Code of Federal regulations not in one central location
- In fact, before 1981 in Texas, homeschooling in Texas was legal.
- For example, many parents don't know. that Texas Education Code allows them to review all materials at
- Government Relations for Texas Values and Texas Values Action.
- For example, the harmful material definition that's also in this law comes from the Texas Penal Code
Bills:
SB12 , SB1565 , SB13 , SJR12 , SB686 , SB371 , SB204 , SB609 , SB112 , SB400 , SB813 , SB 12 , SB 13
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The code of federal regulations then refers to other codes of federal regulations.
- I'm from Buda, Texas.
- I live in Valley Mills, Texas.
- litigation in the state of Texas.
- Chairman, I'm from East Texas.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> workforce crisis and agriculture, workforce crisis and agriculture, hospitality,<02:10:40.560><
- The gentleman from from Texas, Mr. Roy.
- I thank the Texas is recognized.
- And again, to the gentleman from Texas who just spoke, I I'm sorry.
- ><c> innovation</c> agriculture, and nutrition innovation agriculture, and nutrition innovation center
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- SB14 is very similar to requirements in Texas Local Government Code 143.089, which allows municipal police
- It's just the Texas version of that. Help us understand that. Yes.
- Our contract can only supersede Chapter 143. ...three of the local government code.
- I am Nikki Llewellyn with the ACLU of Texas.
- The Texas Civil Rights Project is opposed to the legislation.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, again, Texas was the first. address this.
- Article 1273 is the next step in securing Texas' academic research. as Texas continues to lead the nation
- A faculty senate is not the Texas senate.
- And yet, we've got the Texas vaccine, value the Texas culture of everybody says what they think.
- Texas Constitution and Statute.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas by establishing the Governor's Medal of Service Award.
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 29 officially designates El Paso was the boot capital of Texas.
- El Paso as the official boot capital of Texas. El Paso is a city of makers.
- culture as a representative for the city's destination 125 Authentic Texas Craftsmanship.
- My name is Ashley Sosa and I'm the Communications Associate for Texas Alliance for Life.
Committee:
Senate Administration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1228 seeks to add language to the local government code, which would allow for new municipal and county
- So it's Texas Water Code 16315, um.
- the insurance side of things, it's just being brought forward over statute over here for building codes
- , a locked and coded gate, it's private to that community, right?
- Um, City, a lot of cities in Texas septic tanks are acceptable.
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
Keywords:
zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, municipal services, annexation, disannexation, zoning regulations, full municipal services, municipal obligations, landowner rights, service provision, groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We lived through the Black Codes. We lived through the Jim Crow era.
- We lived through the Black Codes. We lived through the Jim Crow era.
- We lived through the Black Codes. We lived through the Jim Crow era.
- For Black folk in Texas to know that they were free.
- We lived through the Black Codes. We lived through the Jim Crow era.