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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Having voted on the prevailing side, I move that the House... Representative Gress: Thank you, Mr.
- Having voted on the prevailing side, I move that the House reconsider its actions of today, April 20,
- Speaker Pro Tem, having voted on the prevailing side, I move that the House reconsider its actions of
- Speaker Pro Tem, having voted on the prevailing side, I move that the House reconsider its actions of
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members also welcomed a visiting group from Women Leading Government and adopted a proclamation honoring Deputy Warden Veronica Parcell and National Corrections Officers and Employees Week. The House then agreed to request Senate consent to adjourn after completing its work on Wednesday, April 22, and later moved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar.
In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced several Senate bills. SB 1457, SB 1808, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1041, SB 1345, and SB 1512 all received do-pass recommendations, with SB 1552 also receiving a do-pass recommendation as amended. SB 1006 was amended to increase the anonymous small-donation reporting threshold and add an inflation adjustment, drawing debate over transparency. SB 1018, dealing with Sharia law, prompted sharp disagreement over constitutional concerns and community impact, but still advanced. SB 1041, a strike-everything amendment on electronic monitoring in assisted living facilities, drew supportive testimony about accountability and protecting vulnerable seniors. SB 1345 advanced with amendments after discussion of licensing timelines for health facilities and removal of an anonymous complaint provision.
On third reading, SB 1167 and SB 1254 passed, and SB 1763 also passed after debate over school district finance rules. SB 1315, concerning school safety interoperability and communications with law enforcement, failed on a 25-25 tie after extensive debate over whether it was a vendor-driven bill and whether it created an unfunded or poorly designed mandate. After that vote, a motion to reconsider SB 1315 succeeded by a 30-18 vote. The House also concurred in Senate requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 for reconsideration. The session ended with announcements about the annual legislative charity softball game, a Democratic caucus meeting, and adjournment until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/04/25
State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 11/19/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have already, as wage detail records.
- So, we do have wage detail records for all employees across the state.
- So, I think we're getting a little off track here because this is a wage replacement program.
- They can be gone after and potentially go to prison for a 50% wage replacement.
- Then they come 50% wage replacement.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- It authorizes a court to award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees that could include expert
- It authorizes a court to award a prevailing plaintiff. equity or suit inequity.
- It authorizes a court to award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees that could include expert
Keywords:
litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, common interest communities, homeowners association, property management, housing regulations, community governance, criminal justice, judgment, collateral attack, legal proceedings, sentencing reform, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Transcript Highlights:
- Even though if you look further and closely, you realize the one that's more recent is the one that prevails
- The clerk will call the next bill on the calendar. one that prevails.
- But um it's the this one that prevails.
Keywords:
HB277, 2A Sales Tax Holiday, firearms tax exemption, ammunition, hunting supplies, sales tax holiday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Second Amendment, gun tax holiday, gun rights, outdoor gear, hunting equipment, state sales tax, use tax, local option tax exemption, county opt-in, municipal opt-in, Department of Revenue, Alabama
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in 11 ayes, 2 nays, motion prevails. Out is pending business, House Bill 3896.
- Aye. 9-0 nays, the motion prevails. Chair lays out Senate Bill 1062, members.
- There being nine ayes, five nays, the motion prevails. Thank you. I'm not getting State Affairs up.
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There being five ayes and two nays, the motion prevails. As a matter of pending business...
- Seven ayes and zero nays, and the motion prevails.
- There being seven ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails. Thank you very much.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (12:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- this state to challenge the status quo, to pass initiatives like environmental protection, minimum wage
- And in 2020, despite millions spent in opposition, voters raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour because
- they were tired of... ...raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour because they were tired of waiting for
- of low-wage workers and stimulating our economy from the bottom up.
- they need through citizen-led amendments to the Constitution, one of which was to raise the minimum wage
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Walton County Deputy Will May, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for April 3, 2025 was adopted, and CS/HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, with several companion Senate bills substituted and passed: SB 36 (Florida statutes adoption act), SB 42 (general reviser’s bill), SB 40 (deleting inoperative statutory provisions), and SB 38 (renaming references from the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to the Division of Criminal Investigations). All of those passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The House also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to electronically send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection order documents. Members discussed whether judges needed to direct transmission and whether there were fail-safes if clerks did not comply. HB 615, on electronic delivery of notices between landlords and tenants, was amended to strengthen tenant protections and passed 108-0. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements, and HB 1145 on workforce education also passed, with HB 1145 receiving 100 yeas and 4 nays. HB 649, removing the paper supervised protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists, passed 77-30 after structured debate.
A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill adds a $1 million bond requirement after 25% of required signatures are collected, requires petition handlers to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, imposes background checks and training for paid circulators, shortens petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increases penalties, adds signature revocation notices, and creates additional criminal penalties and enforcement provisions. Supporters argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make citizen-led amendments much harder to qualify. Numerous amendments were offered, including proposals to remove sensitive personal information from petition forms, soften deadlines and penalties, change validation thresholds, and alter the estimating conference process; most failed, though one amendment clarifying who pays for background checks was adopted. The transcript ends during continued debate on an amendment to strike most of the bill and prohibit public funds from being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (12:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- this state to challenge the status quo, to pass initiatives like environmental protection, minimum wage
- And in 2020, despite millions spent in opposition, voters raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour because
- they were tired of Raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour because they were tired of waiting for this
- of low-wage workers and stimulating our economy from the bottom up.
- Thank you. ...a minimum wage, which this very body is trying to circumvent.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Deputy Will May of the Walton County Sheriff’s Department, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and CS for HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then took up several special-order bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, including SB 36, SB 42, SB 40, and SB 38, all of which passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief explanations that they updated or cleaned up Florida statutes.
Members also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection orders. HB 615, on electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email when both parties agree in writing, passed after adoption of a tenant-protection amendment offered by Rep. Gottlieb. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance and wellness programs passed unanimously. HB 1145 on workforce education passed 100-4, expanding CAP grant eligibility to public charter schools for CTE startup/expansion and increasing minimum program offerings tied to a money-back guarantee program. HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements passed unanimously, and HB 649 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 77-30 after structured debate.
The most extensive debate centered on CS for HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill would require a $1 million bond after 25% of required signatures are collected, require petition handlers and circulators to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, impose background checks and training for paid circulators, shorten petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increase penalties, add signature revocation notices, require more identifying information on petition forms, and create felony penalties for certain misconduct. Supporters argued the changes were needed to combat fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make ballot initiatives harder for ordinary Floridians to pursue. Multiple amendments sought to roll back or soften the bill’s requirements, protect personal information, restore longer deadlines, lower validation thresholds, and bar public funds from being used to advocate for or against amendments. Some amendments were adopted, but several key ones failed as debate continued.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health committee approves HF2464, the omnibus health policy bill 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails; the amendment is adopted. Members, next we're going to the A2 to the D1.
- </c><00:31:58.200><c> and</c><00:31:58.320><c> the</c> the motion does not prevail and the the motion
- does not prevail and the amendment<00:31:59.000><c> is</c><00:31:59.279><c> not</c> amendment is not
- What prevails, D1, is the motion. D1 is adopted.
- The motion prevails, and House File 2464 is placed on the general register as amended.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Our district has worked hard to address wages for ESPs, especially over the last two years.
- </c><00:57:31.359><c> for</c><00:57:31.599><c> ESPs</c> worked hard to address wages for ESPs worked
- They'll say it's not—I mean, right now we even get, well, as a bus driver, give us a wage that we can
- Primarily, the Wyoming wage index looks at the labor market, doesn't look at the cost in our market.
- </c><01:27:18.960><c> The</c> of the comparable able uh wage. The of the comparable able uh wage.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Their wages and benefits fall far short of what’s needed to support themselves.
- That would include livable, competitive wages, affordable health care benefits, paid family and medical
- Wages aren’t high enough, workers don’t feel safe, they don’t feel supported, they don’t get enough hours
- Wages aren't high enough workers don't feel safe, they don't feel supported, they don't get enough hours
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard several retirement and school employment measures. SB 301 by Sen. Grayson would prevent CERL-covered cities and districts from amending retirement contracts to exclude certain employee groups, closing a loophole similar to one previously addressed for CalPERS. The bill was supported by California Professional Firefighters and received no opposition. SB 443 by Sen. Rubio would clarify that employees transferring into a joint powers authority can retain CalPERS classic status even when the JPA expands later; the city of La Verne, a flood management agency, and AFSCME supported the bill, and it also drew no opposition. Both bills were moved out of committee on unanimous votes and sent to Appropriations, with the consent calendar items SB 521, SB 581, and SB 853 also approved.
The committee then heard SB 494 by Sen. Cortese, which would give classified school employees the right to have disciplinary appeals heard by an administrative law judge rather than by the school board. Supporters, including CSEA, AFSCME, and CFT, argued the bill would create parity with teachers and community college faculty and provide a fairer appeal process. Opponents, including the California School Boards Association, county superintendents, school business officials, and community college groups, argued it would remove local control, impose a one-size-fits-all process, and shift costs to districts. The bill was passed out of committee and referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
The committee also considered SJR 2 by Sen. Cortese, a resolution urging Congress and the President to enact federal protections for classified school employees, including better wages, benefits, safety, and workplace rights. Support came from CFT, CSEA, and other labor groups, with no opposition. The resolution was adopted and moved forward. At the end of the hearing, the committee reopened the roll to add votes, and all listed measures ultimately passed unanimously or near-unanimously before the meeting adjourned.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- the And so there's a difference between the costs that we feel as workers in Wyoming and our median wage
- And so we did a bit of analysis wage. And so we did a bit of analysis on three different counties.
- to wages over time.
- So, between the years 2004 and 2015, average BRC wages per hour were $19.43.
- Um, after 2020, since 2020, BRC average wages are $31.57, and that growth rate is 35%. and that growth
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Employers can then choose to provide wage replacement benefits for either birth or adoption, caring for
- This amendment prohibits payment of benefits from being considered as wages in lieu of workers' compensation
- This amendment prohibits payment of benefits from being considered as wages in lieu of workers' compensation
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:
- In this current cost-of-living crisis, our community colleges need the staffing, wages, and resources
- So please support H. 2185 and S. 1365 and provide wage equity now.
- However, the living wage in Lowell in 2014 was roughly $60,000.
- I'm here for wage equity in higher ed, the Adjunct Bill of Rights.
- I'm here for wage equity in higher ed, the adjunct bill of rights.
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.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Info Briefing - Fri Jun 19, 2026 @ 1:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is they're Wage Statistics.
- >> Wages. >> Wages.
- >> Wages<00:34:56.679><c> Employment</c><00:34:57.240><c> and</c><00:34:57.360><c> Wages.
- </c><00:34:58.360><c> QCEW,</c> >> Wages Employment and Wages.
- QCEW, >> Wages Employment and Wages.
MN
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- I leave work four years early in an example of, let's say, I make $50,000—that's about the average wage
- leave work four years early, in an example of, let's say, I make $50,000—that's about the average wage
- </c><00:25:23.600><c> in</c> that's about the the average uh wage in that's about the the average uh
- wage in state<00:25:24.720><c> and</c><00:25:24.960><c> pers</c><00:25:25.360><c> employment</c><00:25
- </c><00:31:41.039><c> that</c><00:31:41.360><c> they</c> back at a reasonable wage that they back at
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- the people to challenge the status quo, to pass initiatives like environmental protection, a living wage
- we have witnessed monumental reforms That the establishment of prekindergarten, raising of minimum wage
- What, put with this bill in place, we would not have the $15 minimum wage, which is putting billions
- into the hands of low-wage workers.
- better by pushing what they need by citizen-led amendments, one of which was to raise the minimum wage
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 1/23/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Entry-level jobs at Amazon are near the starting wage for Guardians ad Litem.
- <c> starting</c> earns significantly less with a starting earns significantly less with a starting wage
- <00:09:04.000><c> of</c> wage of wage of 2312<00:09:05.920><c> that's</c><00:09:06.200><c> the</c><00
- Amazon are near start near<00:09:19.040><c> the</c><00:09:19.160><c> starting</c><00:09:19.519><c> wage
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