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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/01/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Whereas the United Nations, in recognition of the vital nature of rangelands and the significance of
  • RTS so we can go through those while we're still in session before we conclude with the Alston recognition
  • RTS so we can go through those while we're still in session before we conclude with the Alston recognition
  • received the honor of having Lela Alston Elementary School in the Isaac School District named in recognition
  • I knew we were having a party, but they didn't know we were going to have a proclamation and a recognition
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 20th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill mandates that operators and end users of automated license plate recognition...
  • This bill mandates that operators and end users of automated license plate recognition.
  • This bill mandates that operators and end users of automated license plate recognition systems strengthen
  • highlight that this is very much in parallel with China's Big Brother system, where they have facial recognition
  • In recognition of the important work nonprofits do in California, I ask for your aye vote.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate took up a series of bills focused on consumer protection, housing, worker safety, privacy, and local fiscal authority. Measures discussed included SB 1312 on abandoned cemeteries, SB 1112 on towing fee notices, SB 877 on insurance claim transparency after wildfire losses, SB 1046 on Cal/OSHA standards for Tijuana River Valley pollution exposure, SB 1091 on anti-displacement housing preservation, SB 951 on notice and protections when AI displaces workers, SB 1030 repealing the “man in the house” rule for public assistance, SB 1218 tying vehicle registration to unpaid illegal dumping fines, SB 1013 regulating automated license plate reader data, SB 1116 making technical changes to the starter home housing law, SB 1201 protecting veterans from food assistance cuts, and SB 1164 strengthening state voting rights protections. The Senate also considered SCR 171, declaring May 20, 2026, California Nonprofits Day, and welcomed Berkeley Mayor Adina Ishii during floor introductions. Debate was often divided along policy and fiscal lines. Supporters of the local tax authorization bill AB 1768 argued it would let voters in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties decide whether to backfill major health and human services cuts tied to federal changes, while opponents said it would raise costs, bypass normal tax-policy review, and worsen affordability. SB 1013 drew strong support from senators who said ALPR data needs tighter safeguards, but opposition warned the bill would hamper law enforcement investigations. SB 951 on AI-related layoffs received support as a worker-protection measure, while SB 1164 drew opposition over concerns about litigation and expanded Attorney General oversight. SB 1030 was framed as a long-overdue repeal of a discriminatory welfare rule, and SB 1201 was presented as a way to shield vulnerable veterans from federal food assistance cuts. Most measures passed on strong bipartisan votes, often unanimously. SB 1312, SB 1112, SB 877, SB 1046, SB 1091, SB 1030, SB 1218, SB 1116, SB 1201, SB 1164, and SCR 171 were adopted, and AB 1768 passed as an urgency measure after extended debate. SB 951 also passed, with some no votes. The Senate then announced committee meetings for budget subcommittees and adjourned until the next floor session.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Jan 21st, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, for the recognition. Would the gentleman yield? Yes, sir.
  • Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker. Uh members, I just wanted to clarify.
  • Thank<00:38:20.400> you<00:38:20.480> for<00:38:20.640> the<00:38:20.800> recognition
  • >> Thank you for the recognition, Mr. >> Thank you for the recognition, Mr.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Press Conference 4/29/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the House bill is a commitment to families, a recognition that housing is the foundation.
  • And the House bill is a commitment to families, a recognition that housing is the foundation.
  • <00:05:25.680> to<00:05:25.919> families,<00:05:26.720> a<00:05:26.960> recognition
  • commitment to families, a recognition commitment to families, a recognition that<00:05:27.919>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley held a press event ahead of the House floor debate on the housing budget bill, focusing on funding for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). She described FHPAP as emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance that helps families avoid homelessness, and said the bill reflects a community effort to keep families stably housed across Minnesota, including in rural areas. Jenny Larson, executive director of Three Rivers Community Action, testified that her organization administers FHPAP in a 20-county region and uses it to help renters and homeowners remain housed, maintain employment, and stay in school and community. She said the program is fiscally responsible, estimating it costs about $3,500 to resolve a household crisis versus as much as $45,000 to help a family recover after homelessness. Community members Mierra Allen, Ebony McMillan, and a written statement from Tamita Gaines described how FHPAP helped them avoid or recover from homelessness and maintain stability for their children. The speakers also said the House housing bill includes broader housing investments, including funding for new housing units, housing infrastructure bonds, a challenge fund, and affordable/workforce homeownership initiatives, with attention to greater Minnesota. In response to questions, they said homelessness is not partisan, that current FHPAP funds are depleted, and that local providers use quarterly allocations and advisory committees to prioritize urgent cases. Momanyi-Hiltsley urged support for House File 2298 and said the program was a top priority because of limited funding and the need to prevent families from falling into homelessness.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Apr 15th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today we are designating USF Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 15th, in recognition of the University
  • USF Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 15th, in recognition of the University of South Florida's contribution
  • Before we go on, Senator Davis, I understand you have a recognition. All senators voted.
  • Before we go on, Senator Davis, I understand you have a recognition.
  • Senator Davis has a recognition? Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions recognizing guests, family members, and a USF Day at the Capitol presentation. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar, where it first passed two Open Government Sunset Review bills: CS/SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008/HB 7003, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both measures passed unanimously. The Senate also passed CS/SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, a bill intended to help victims enforce judgments against terrorist entities, and CS/CS/SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, aimed at improving veterans’ access to benefits and transition support. Additional measures passed included CS/CS/CS/SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, CS/CS/CS/SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, and several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric and Jennifer Miles on behalf of EEM, and Marcus Button. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements also passed after an amendment making texting while driving a moving violation with points and a distracted-driving course requirement. The most extended debate centered on CS/CS/CS/SB 700, where senators discussed provisions on fluoride in drinking water, labeling of plant-based products, drone penalties, charity registration, agricultural housing, and other agriculture-related policy changes. Several amendments on fluoride were offered and defeated, while a technical amendment on financial institution definitions was adopted. Senators also briefly discussed the policy implications of the bill’s fluoride language and its relationship to local control and public health. Several other bills on the calendar were temporarily postponed, and at the end of the session the Senate adopted motions to certify passed bills to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and remove CS/SB 7016 from the special order calendar. The Senate then adjourned until April 16.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 14th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'd like to give special recognition to Rice University President Reginald DeRoche Dean of the Shepard
  • Bojani for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Morgan for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, members. Thank you, gallery members.
  • I wanted to do a special recognition to the Fort McKinney Juvenile Department that is here. advocating
  • Simmons for her recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • What purpose does the gentleman from Louisiana seek recognition? Mr.
  • The gentleman from Nebraska seeks recognition. Mr.
  • What purpose does the gentleman from Georgia seek recognition?
  • What purpose does the gentlewoman from New York seek recognition?
  • woman from New York seek recognition woman from New York seek recognition Madam<05:04:35.840>
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 18th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, for the recognition. Thank you, Mr. President, for the recognition.
  • Thank you for the recognition.
  • All right, Senator Coleman, thank you so much for the recognition.
  • Look at the recognition that we could get here.
  • So the more that we get that type of recognition and the incentives so folks can come here, the better
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - Part 2 - 03/27/26

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • this bill, which would help transfer over the responsibility of the voluntary paraprofessional credential
  • <00:58:47.240> to<00:58:47.360> the paraprofessional credential to the paraprofessional
  • credential to the Department<00:58:47.800> of<00:58:47.880> Education,<00:58:48.880>
  • through here, subdivision six requires an oath to be taken by every delegate prior to accepting their credentials
  • Then the where the credentials are filed is in subdivision seven.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM Informational Briefing 01-07-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> But does these remaining six specialists have the necessary credentials?
  • 16:56.559> have<02:16:56.800> the<02:16:56.960> necessary<02:16:57.439> credentials
  • um have the necessary credentials? um have the necessary credentials?
  • <02:37:03.600> and<02:37:03.840> had<02:37:04.000> no<02:37:04.160> credentials
  • secretary, you know, was in the rules specialist and then was put in HR for a little while and had no credentials
Keywords: 912, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Transparent Artificial Intelligence Governance Alliance 12/11/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • back to the guiding principles referenced at the beginning and around the community committee, our recognition
  • You know, one thing I would just say is that since the pandemic, I would say the recognition of the power
  • the the pandemic, I would say the since the the pandemic, I would say the the<00:26:49.200> recognition
  • the<00:26:50.559> power<00:26:50.799> of<00:26:51.360> unified the recognition
  • of the power of unified the recognition of the power of unified enterprise<00:26:53.120> IT<00
Keywords: 1183, house
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The interest in farm-to-school is very, very high because of the recognition that if we can work with
  • I think for CDFW it was definitely in recognition of the service-based budgeting.
  • I think for CDFW it was definitely in recognition of the service-based budgeting.
  • And so there's this recognition that we all appropriate funds for a program.
  • And so there's this recognition that we all appropriate funds for a program.
Summary: The meeting began with a lengthy opening discussion with Secretary Karen Ross of the Department of Food and Agriculture, who reviewed the department’s proposed budget, emphasized California agriculture’s record output, and highlighted major priorities including climate-smart agriculture, groundwater management, local food systems, farm-to-school, food hubs, invasive pest prevention, bird flu response, and food safety. She also warned about federal budget cuts, especially at USDA and FDA, and discussed market access challenges abroad, rising input costs, labor shortages, and the need for automation and workforce training. Members raised questions about the future of Farm to School, the California Nutrition Incentive Program/Market Match, local food procurement, and how to better connect farmers to schools, food banks, and food hubs; Ross said the department had strong evidence the program benefits small farms and Title I schools and noted continued interest in building out local food infrastructure. The committee then took up item one on eliminating vacant positions at the Departments of Fish and Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, and Food and Agriculture. The Legislative Analyst’s Office explained that the Governor proposed eliminating 6,000 vacant positions statewide, with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee previously rejecting 650 of them, including 174 in these three departments. LAO and Finance said the vacancies represented a source of budget flexibility, but warned that eliminating them could create program impacts; LAO recommended retaining the special-funded positions at Fish and Wildlife and Food and Agriculture, while weighing the General Fund positions against other priorities. Finance argued the reductions were part of a broader budget-resiliency exercise and that departments could reclassify or shift vacancies to higher priorities. Members focused heavily on the practical impacts of the cuts. Assemblymember Petrie-Norris argued that Fish and Wildlife staffing shortages were already slowing permits needed for housing, clean energy, water, and transportation projects, and questioned the value of saving relatively small amounts of money. Fish and Wildlife officials said the department had prioritized mission-critical work and could still meet permitting obligations, but acknowledged limited-term staffing constraints. State Parks said the proposed ranger and maintenance cuts would not have immediate effects but could slow maintenance and eventually worsen deferred maintenance. Food and Agriculture said some of the eliminated positions supported early pest detection and eradication, but that the department believed it could still meet its mandate and reclassify positions if needed. The chair and several members signaled concern about the Fish and Wildlife and Parks cuts, while also noting the broader need for budget reductions. The committee then moved to item six, hearing an overview from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. Staff described the office’s role in CEQA implementation and said the budget requests were baseline funding to maintain existing functions, including IT services and administrative/legislative support, rather than new programs. The chair asked the presenters to move quickly through background material so the committee could get to questions, and the item began with no votes taken during the meeting.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary. (3-11-26)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any member seek recognition? Representative Marzian. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Um, any member seek recognition?
  • Um any<00:26:09.240> member<00:26:09.560> seek<00:26:09.840> recognition?
  • No other members seeking recognition. Mr.
  • other members seeking recognition. Mr. other members seeking recognition. Mr.
Keywords: 958, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Conference Committee on HF2563 5/18/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm disappointed we lost the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
  • I'm disappointed we lost the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
  • I'm disappointed we lost the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
  • I'm disappointed we lost the recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
  • disappointed we lost uh the recognition disappointed we lost uh the recognition of<00:32:13.360>
Keywords: 1183, house
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Jun 1st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • recognized as the first Black Louisiana farmer to produce a premium bale of cotton, achieving such recognition
  • It had a lot to do with the recognition in the newspapers, and the bankers were there, but that had a
  • The group's efforts garnered national recognition and caught the attention of civil rights activist Dick
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the pledge, and a national anthem performance, then moved through several personal privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a student cancer survivor and entrepreneur, Bella of Brave Bella Bead Company, and also recognized a new legislative assistant, a page leaving for college, and a resolution honoring National Mississippi River Day. The chamber also received conference committee reports and enrollment reports, and returned some previously failed measures to the calendar, including H.R. 119 and H.B. 410. The main floor action centered on a series of Senate concurrent resolutions, most of which were adopted overwhelmingly. These included SCR 59 on re-evaluating flood maps and insurance rates tied to the Comite River Diversion Canal, SCR 61 urging higher reimbursement for behavioral health crisis centers, SCR 62 calling for review of school-zone safety and speed limits, SCR 68 creating a blockchain and digital innovation task force, SCR 69 encouraging continued research to reduce sugarcane burning, SCR 70 supporting the Major Richard Star Act for medically retired combat-wounded veterans, SCR 54 supporting the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act, SCR 55 designating the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose, SCR 64 creating a construction manager-at-risk task force, SCR 75 studying a Louisiana maneuvers museum and trail, and SCR 80 creating a task force on the minimum foundation program and long-term teacher pay funding. Most passed with little or no opposition, with SCR 84 on earthquake seismic activity in several parishes amended to adjust task force membership before final adoption. The House also heard a personal privilege statement honoring the late Ponder P.C. Clinton Jr., a noted Black farmer, cattleman, and community leader in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood, and expressed condolences to his family. Later, members received a hurricane-season reminder from Rep. Jay Galle about disaster response procedures and the need to work through parish emergency offices. The transcript ends as the House moves into additional concurrent resolutions returned from the Senate with amendments.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-23-2026 12:00pm

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today I rise in recognition of that and extend a sincere appreciation to members of the Hawaii Cattlemen's
  • Today I rise in recognition of that and extend a sincere appreciation to members of the Hawaii Cattlemen's
  • Today I rise in recognition of that and extend a sincere appreciation to members of the Hawaii Cattlemen's
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Mar 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Starting this week, time spent for considering resolutions and recognitions will be limited.
  • staff of the rules and guidelines governing member remarks during consideration of resolutions and recognitions
  • Bumgarner for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Starting this week, time spent for considering resolutions and recognitions will be limited.
  • During the consideration of resolutions and recognitions, these rules will be strictly enforced for the
  • Bumgarner for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:
  • This also, when paired with surveillance technology, which is facial recognition to a great extent and
  • And maybe that doesn't sound like a problem, but what if a store or a company used facial recognition
  • And facial recognition software exhibits similar biases, leading to the misidentification and wrongful
  • And so there is growing bipartisan recognition of the importance of this type of effort.
  • The council also appreciates the recognition that smaller businesses may have different abilities and
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/2/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Despite our vital contribution, we veterans have never been granted the full recognition we deserve.
  • Despite our vital contribution, we veterans have never been granted the full recognition we deserve.
  • No formal recognition, no title, just a simple license plate which he cherishes with pride and a state
  • It is a recognition of duty, honor, and sacrifice, and it is long overdue. Thank you for your time.
  • So, thank you for that recognition. So, thank you for that.
Keywords: 1183, house