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VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-28 - 9:30AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Speaker, this joint resolution builds on previous resolutions regarding remote voting.
  • The<00:12:36.000> resolution<00:12:36.639> also<00:12:36.959> addresses The resolution
  • In this resolution specifically, >> Yes.
  • And you have adopted the resolution.
  • And you have adopted the resolution. it. And you have adopted the resolution.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House began with several announcements and recognitions, including a lengthy tribute to Representative Carolyn Brangan of Georgia on her retirement and years of service, followed by remarks from Brangan explaining that she is leaving to care for her husband during cancer treatment. Additional members offered brief reflections, including one on the end of the session and another welcoming students from Founders Memorial School to the gallery, and a member from Brattleboro highlighted a collaborative mural in the card room titled “These Green Hills, Vermont State Symbols and Personal Reflections.” The body then took up its calendar. It adopted Joint House Resolution 12, authorizing limited remote voting in joint committees through the remainder of the calendar year, with an ADA-related accommodation for members physically present but unable to access a meeting room. The House also suspended rules to take up and concur in the Senate amendment to House Bill 935 on emergency management. The committee report described grant programs for emergency response and technical rescue, new definitions and shelter-planning language centered on “whole community,” a wildland fire response task force, and an emergency rulemaking provision requested by the Agency of Natural Resources; the committee approved the Senate proposal on an 8-3 straw poll, and the House concurred. The House next adopted the conference committee report on House Bill 952, the capital construction and state bonding budget adjustment bill. The report explained changes made in conference, including shifting funds to cover a higher-than-expected bid for the St. Johnsbury facility, restoring some funding for maintenance at the women’s correctional facility in Chittenden County, and setting aside $750,000 toward planning for Wi-Fi installation in correctional facilities. It also noted a lease-related language change for a Vermont Huts project at Little River State Park, with notification to the institutions committee chairs. The House then took up Senate Bill 64 on optometrists’ scope of practice; the committee presentation supported allowing specially credentialed optometrists to perform certain minor surgical, laser, and injection procedures, citing improved access, safety, cost, and workforce development, and the bill was read for second reading with committee recommendations for concurrence.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 27 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
  • And resolutions filed by Representatives Ryan of Boston, Beale of Boston, and McGonigle of Everett, celebrating
  • The question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • The resolutions are adopted. Paper from the Senate: a petition of Ryan C. Fattman and John J.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and local matters. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions commending the Sleep Apnea Awareness Initiative for recognizing March 2026 as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and celebrating the commissioning of the USS Massachusetts; the House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions. The House also concurred with a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Department employee, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition on condominium conversions of co-owned two-unit buildings to the Committee on Housing. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures for Somerville’s affordable housing trust, property tax exemptions in Swampscott and Arlington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, a Lexington parkland exchange, and a charter for the town of Orange. The House ordered these bills to a third reading. It also passed to be enacted two engrossed bills: one waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, and another authorizing DCAMM to convey parcels of land in Brockton. Later, the House took up additional third-reading bills and passed them to be engrossed, including another Boston police age-waiver bill and a bill allowing Sean Duffy to take the firefighter civil service exam despite the maximum age requirement. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn to Wednesday at 11 a.m. in formal session, and notice of a Democratic caucus at noon.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Apr 23rd, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, I am going to voluntarily defer that bill into a House concurrent resolution.
  • Based upon the fact that this bill is being deferred and converted to a concurrent resolution, we're
  • Based upon the fact that this bill is being deferred and converted to a concurrent resolution, we're
  • So I love your idea, and I think the idea of a study resolution is great, and I look forward to your
  • But again, I wanted to wait until after I had the resolution in hand so that we can make a definitive
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and began by announcing that HB 1142 was deferred. The committee then took up HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is satisfied, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens obligations. Commissioner Tim Temple and Rep. Sawyer said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million to the popular fortified roof grant program, which has already awarded thousands of roofs and is oversubscribed. With support from Citizens and others, the committee adopted technical amendments and reported HB 1187 favorably. The committee next considered HB 1210, a proposal by Rep. Dana Henry to create a pre-suit claim review process for Louisiana Citizens disputes modeled on Florida’s system. After explaining that the bill was prompted by constituent concerns about rising homeowners insurance costs, Henry voluntarily deferred the bill and instead moved toward a study resolution. The substitute version, which would have allowed Citizens disputes to be resolved through the Division of Administrative Law, was adopted for discussion, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony from Citizens and the department supporting further study. HB 1199, by Rep. Jordan, would require coverage for genetic testing and medically necessary treatment for SCN2A-associated disorders. After adopting an amendment clarifying that coverage depends on provider order and medical necessity, the committee heard emotional testimony from a parent describing her daughter’s severe SCN2A condition and the difficulty obtaining genetic testing. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then took up HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. Jordan said the bill raised state-federal insurance regulatory issues and could jeopardize federal broadband funding, so he voluntarily deferred it; HB 920 was also voluntarily deferred. Finally, the committee considered HB 1221, by Rep. Amadee, which would narrow data collection under the surplus lines premium tax system to protect policyholder privacy. Former Rep. Bowler argued the department should not collect names, addresses, or coverage limits and that the bill would preserve privacy without affecting tax collection. The Department of Insurance said the broader data is needed for premium tax reconciliation, fraud detection, and post-disaster assistance. After debate, a motion to report HB 1221 favorably failed on a 6-6 roll call. The committee then moved on to HB 869 by Rep. Lyons, a health insurance bill covering injectable drugs for glucose or weight-loss treatment, but the transcript ends before further action on that measure.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-AM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Joint Resolution 5, second reading of the joint resolution. Senate File 125.
  • Senate Joint Resolution 5, second reading of the joint resolution.
  • Senate Joint Resolution 6, second reading of the joint resolution.
  • :37:58.159> shared >> Senate joint resolution six shared >> Senate joint resolution
  • Senate Joint Resolution 9, I for no.
Keywords: 916, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Feb 12th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • clerk to read the resolution. clerk to read the resolution.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • have it. resolution is adopted. have it. resolution is adopted.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 1st, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day for personal business.
  • I move to order Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, McGuire, to the third reading file.
  • I truly believe that ACR 6 is a resolution that brings everyone together.
  • On the resolution, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. All those opposed, no. The ayes have it.
  • The resolution is adopted. We will pass. And retain on file items 34, 35, and 36.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Comerford, has been to resolutions with the clerk will read. By Ms. Comerford, res... Ms.
  • Comerford has been to resolutions with the clerk will read. By Ms.
  • Comerford, resolutions recognizing Russell Russ Carrier's 44 years of service to the Forbes Library.
  • The question comes on adoption of the resolutions. I'm going to say aye. Opposed? No.
  • The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution offered by Senator Comerford recognizing Russell Russ Carrier’s 44 years of service to the Forbes Library. The chamber then took up several local bills, including an act amending the charter of the town of Provincetown and an act amending the charter of the city of Greenfield; both advanced on voice votes, with Provincetown passed to be engrossed and Greenfield ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also acted on committee reports and rule suspensions. A report from the Committee on Rules recommended suspending Joint Rule 12 for a bill filed by Senator Crighton to update Massachusetts student transportation; the Senate suspended the rules and referred the matter to the Committees on Public Safety and Homeland Security. A House petition concerning access to applied behavior analysis services in schools was likewise taken under Joint Rule 12 and referred to the Committee on Education. On final passage, the Senate enacted a bill increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston and a bill dissolving a special fund in Athol. The chamber also adopted an order extending the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries’ reporting deadline on Senate Document No. 58 concerning oyster shell recycling until January 23, 2026. The Senate concluded by adjourning in memory of Manuel B. Barros after a brief memorial tribute and moment of silence, and set its next meeting for Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in formal session with the calendar.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Two resolutions have been presented.
  • Two resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
  • Rush, resolutions congratulating Zachary Erich on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • The question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
  • The ayes have it, and those two resolutions are adopted.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted two resolutions recognizing the town of Sturbridge on the nation’s 250th anniversary and congratulating Zachary Erich on becoming an Eagle Scout, and then took up several committee reports and extension orders. The chamber suspended rules multiple times to act immediately on committee extensions for Financial Services and State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, and it referred a House petition on cleft lip and cleft palate treatment to Financial Services. Members also adopted an order extending the Financial Services committee’s reporting deadline on credit union and mortgage financing matters. The Senate then considered and passed House No. 4361, a bill on teacher retirement benefits, after extensive debate in support of a one-time window for certain teachers who were excluded from Retirement Plus due to administrative errors. Senators described the measure as a long-overdue fix for more than 8,500 educators, noting that eligible teachers would have to pay the difference in contributions. The bill was ordered to a third reading, passed to be engrossed by a 39-0 roll call, and sent on for further action. The chamber also passed Senate No. 3106 on toxic-free medical devices and Senate No. 3107 on commercial interior design licensure, both after supportive remarks about patient safety and professional regulation. A major item was the conference committee report on H. 5280, the FY26 fair share supplemental budget. Supporters highlighted funding for municipal winter relief, MBTA operations and capital needs, education initiatives, housing incentives, home heating assistance, and collective bargaining agreements, while opponents raised concerns about MBTA subsidies, legal defense funding, and tax policy implications. After roll call, the report was approved by a 37-3 vote. The Senate also adopted the emergency preamble and passed H. 5470, the FY26 supplemental appropriations bill, and later enacted local bills including Berkeley recall authority, a Milton school deadline extension, a Lexington parkland exchange, and long-term municipal roads and bridges financing. Near the end of the session, the Senate recognized guests from the Caribbean diplomatic corps and the Authentic Caribbean Foundation, who spoke about Caribbean American Heritage Month and partnership agreements with Massachusetts. The chamber then concurred in a House amendment to Senate No. 2563, a bill updating disability-related terminology in the general laws, with senators emphasizing the importance of person-first language and dignity for people with disabilities. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble and enacted the bill. The session concluded with an adjournment order to meet again the following Monday and with adjournment in memory of Richard Louis Volpe of Sturbridge.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second readings.
  • We'll have assignments and reassignments of bills and resolutions.
  • We'll discuss bills, resolutions, conference committee reports, and joint committee reports.
  • House Resolution 1046 by West Rick of the House, a resolution relating to the Alfred P.
  • Speaker, I move that this resolution be adopted.
Bills: HR1046, SB1733, SB1439
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/15/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Concurrent Resolution 2059, a concurrent resolution supporting the county sheriffs of Arizona.
  • You've heard a third reading of House Concurrent Resolution 2059.
  • House Concurrent Resolution 2059, a concurrent resolution supporting the county sheriffs of Arizona.
  • You've heard a third reading of House Concurrent Resolution 2059.
  • Please, members, I know this is just a resolution, so it is one with limited impact, but I do think,
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a series of guest introductions recognizing Maricopa County community college leaders and students, a doctor of the day, and other visitors. The chamber also received a gubernatorial withdrawal of a nomination to the State Board of Psychologist Examiners. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars and later third-reading votes on a large number of House bills, concurrent memorials, and a Senate bill. On the first calendar, the Senate considered HB 2342 (planned communities), HB 2456 (small modular reactors and siting), HB 2457 (power plant and transmission line siting), HB 2752 (Arizona Commerce Authority trade offices), and HB 2923 (court-ordered mental health treatment). Several floor amendments were adopted, including changes to HB 2456, HB 2752, and HB 2923, and all five measures received due-pass recommendations from the Committee of the Whole. On the second calendar, the Senate handled HB 2249 (Parents’ Bill of Rights remedies), HB 2482 (school facilities/building renewal grants and job order contracting), and HB 2895 (Native American language instruction certification), while HB 2379 was retained on the calendar; the first three bills advanced, with HB 2249 amended by a Mesnard floor amendment and HB 2482 amended on job-order contracting limits. On the third calendar, the Senate considered HB 2661 and HB 2662 (both family-law/parental-rights related), HB 2793 (annexation procedures), HB 2805 (electronic signatures on nomination petitions), HB 467 (voter registration), H.C.M. 2005 (foreign government property ownership limits), and H.C.M. 2006 (Endangered Species Act reform). The chamber also took up HB 2641 (PFAS firefighting foam prohibition), HB 2673 (mental illness and prisoner diagnosis/treatment), HB 2745 (legislative subpoena/perjury/contempt), HB 2763 (shooting ranges), and H.C.M. 2011 (Mexican wolf delisting), with amendments adopted on HB 2641, HB 2673, and HB 2745. In third reading, the Senate passed HB 2035, HB 2109, HB 2189, HB 2244, HB 2440, HB 2594, HB 2932, H.C.M. 2007, H.C.R. 2059, and SB 1503; HB 2035 and HCR 2059 drew notable debate, and SB 1503 passed with the required emergency and supermajority votes. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1503, appointed a free conference committee on HB 2000, announced upcoming conference committee meetings, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Business on the Speaker's desk: House Resolution 2006. House Resolution 2006, death resolution.
  • Third reading of bills: H.R. 2006, a resolution on the death of Yvonne Glee Lyme Federson.
  • And, two, that the Secretary of State transmit copies of this resolution to the family of Yvonne Glee
  • I think one element of this resolution was very striking.
  • I want to stress that when I collected signatures for this resolution, Republicans and Democrats all
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions recognizing Disability Day at the Capitol, the Arizona Cattle Association, Nurse-Family Partnership nurses, Navajo Nation visitors, and others. Members also made personal privilege remarks on topics including a strike by ASU Aramark food service workers, Lent and Ramadan, and Black History Month. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 2006, a death resolution honoring Yvonne Glee Lyme Federson and her work with Childhelp, with a moment of respectful silence. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole and then Additional Committee of the Whole to consider several bills. HB 2089, HB 2177, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825 were all recommended do pass, with HB 2177, HB 2322, and HB 2825 amended. HB 2074, dealing with abortion-related language, drew extensive debate over a floor amendment that removed a life-of-the-mother exception; the amendment was adopted and the bill was then recommended do pass as amended. HB 2104 and HB 2105, both relating to county property tax assessment procedures and inspections, were amended to address assessor concerns and then recommended do pass as amended. After the committee reports were adopted, the House considered and passed several third-reading bills. HB 2173, HB 2203, HB 2223, and HB 2501 all passed 57-0. HB 2307, an emergency measure concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and out-of-state treatment options, passed 37-20 but did not receive the required two-thirds vote to enact the emergency clause. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate has presented resolutions. Mr. Clerk will read. By Mr.
  • Sear, resolutions commending the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health and its Massachusetts affiliates
  • The question now comes on the adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
  • The resolutions are adopted. Thank you.
  • The resolutions are adopted today in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health and its Massachusetts affiliates for LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. Members also received and adopted a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Evacuation Day, with remarks noting its historical significance as the first victory of the American Revolution and its connection to St. Patrick’s Day observances in Massachusetts. The chamber then took up House No. 62, a bill extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency. On a motion to suspend the rules and consider the bill forthwith, the Senate agreed, and the bill was ordered to a third reading. Later, Senator Kahn read Governor Healey’s proclamation declaring March 2025 Irish American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Irish Americans in Massachusetts and the state’s Irish heritage trails; the Senate ordered both the Evacuation Day and Irish American Heritage Month remarks entered into the Journal. The Senate also adopted a motion that it adjourn in memory of Mark T. Feeney of South Boston, with a brief tribute to his family, community ties, and public service. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rodrigues, has presented resolutions, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
  • Rodrigues, resolutions congratulating People Incorporated on the grand opening of its newly early education
  • Rodrigues, resolutions congratulating People Incorporated on the grand opening of its newly early education
  • The question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • The resolutions are adopted.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for former Senator Ed Kennedy. Members then adopted an order to recess the joint session until Thursday, October 9, 2025, and approved a congratulatory resolution for People Incorporated’s new early education center. The chamber also took up two local bills, ordering both to a third reading and then passing them to be engrossed: House 2320, establishing an appointed treasurer-collector in Berkeley, and House 4136, further regulating stabilization funds in Leicester. The Senate later held an adjournment in memory of Paul Holloway, with remarks honoring his service as a firefighter and educator in Holland and Palmer, followed by a moment of silence. The chamber also considered several matters on final passage, including bills related to the Gloucester Fisheries Commission and an additional liquor license in Maynard, and it advanced a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for Candy J. Pike of the Department of Developmental Services by ordering it to a third reading. The Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 and referred a House petition to establish a sick leave bank for David A. Russell of the Department of Correction to the Committee on Public Service. Near the close, the Senate recognized National Faith in Blue Week and thanked law enforcement and faith-based communities. Members adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m., dispense with printing a calendar, and then adjourned in memory of Paul Holloway.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 79 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
  • Yulanda Carrillo on her 102nd birthday and for her service to the United States of America. ...and resolutions
  • Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • The resolutions are adopted. Report of Committee.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House took up several committee reports and adopted a series of resolutions and procedural orders. It adopted resolutions honoring Yulanda Carrillo on her 102nd birthday and the Knights of Columbus Peabody Leo Council 508 on its 125th anniversary. The House also extended reporting deadlines for the Education Committee and the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, and concurred with a Senate referral of a sick leave bank petition for Emily Kulik. Joint Rule 12 was suspended for additional petitions, including a sick leave bank for Aden Daniels and a petition to rescind prior calls for a federal constitutional convention. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a number of local bills for House consideration, including measures on Norfolk reserved capacity billing, Dalton town manager residency requirements, Lancaster’s animal control commission, Cambridge parking enforcement notices, Fairhaven’s charter, Malden’s charter, Ipswich’s charter, and a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then considered and adopted the emergency preamble for House No. 4364, authorizing easements to the town of Bourne. It also passed to engrossment two Department of Correction sick leave bank bills: House No. 4426 for Paul Stavisky and House No. 4427 for Fenneda Janow Patel. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m., and adjourned.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 30 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Rules reports for recommending resolutions filed by Representative Puppolo, Springfield
  • recognizing May 2, 2026, as Veterinarian Youth Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that the resolutions
  • Question now is on adoption of the resolution. All those in favor say aye; all those opposed, nay.
  • be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton, House No. 5136. adoption of the resolution
  • All those in favor say I, all those opposed nay, the I-7 resolution is adopted.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution honoring Massachusetts veterinarian associations and advocates by recognizing May 2, 2026, as Veterinarian Youth Day in the Commonwealth. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then reported several local and special bills for House consideration, including measures affecting Boxborough liquor licenses, a replacement plans bill, a Chatham housing trust fund, Auburn property tax abatements, a long-term lease authorization for 305 South Street East, town meeting accessibility, and Newton ordinance penalties. The House suspended the rules, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The chamber then acted on several engrossed bills for final passage, including three Boston Police Department measures waiving minimum age requirements for specific officers, all of which were passed to be enacted. The House also advanced a bill authorizing North Adams to appoint retired police officers as special police officers for paid detail assignments, suspending the rules to take it up and ordering it to a third reading. In addition, the House passed to be engrossed a Marblehead bill establishing a means-tested senior citizens property tax exemption and a DCF sick leave bank bill for Courtney Cochran. The Rules Committee also reported out the North Adams police bill, and the Steering Committee scheduled it for consideration. The session concluded with adoption of an adjournment order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., followed by adjournment.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
  • Fattman, resolutions commending All Care Medical Supply on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
  • Lovely, resolutions congratulating Owen Michael Odessa on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • Miranda, resolutions commending the Black Mamas Matter Alliance for recognizing the week of April 11
  • Moore, resolutions commending the IBS patient support group on its recognition of April 19, 2025, as
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognized NCSL liaisons Mark Quiner and Colleen Becker, who had been meeting with legislators and staff. Several ceremonial resolutions were also read, including commendations for All Care Medical Supply, congratulations to Eagle Scout Owen Michael Odessa, recognition of Black Maternal Health Care Week, and a resolution for World IBS Day. Senator Ryan Fattman and Representative David DeCoste then honored Molly Gann of Northbridge for scoring 1,000 career basketball points, breaking the town girls’ scoring record with 1,125 points, and becoming the fifth all-time leading scorer in Northbridge basketball history. The Senate also took up a rules matter involving a sick leave bank for Andrew Teterra and a petition concerning assault and battery by means of bodily substances on a transit worker. Senator Collins said the measure was important because transit workers, like public safety employees, cannot strike and need workplace protections amid increasing violence. The Senate suspended the rules and referred the matters to the Committee on the Judiciary. Finally, Senators Collins and O’Connor moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Paul F. Gannon of South Boston, and they offered a tribute to his life, family, work as a Teamsters member and longshoreman, and athletic and community ties. The motion prevailed, the chamber observed a moment of silence, and the Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

TCA-EIG Public Hearing 04-17-2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one resolution up on the agenda this afternoon: HCR 205, urging the County of Maui and the United
  • The recommendation is to pass this resolution with amendments, making a technical fix adding that we
  • pass<00:01:47.360> this recommendation is to pass this recommendation is to pass this resolution
  • 48.159> amendments<00:01:49.280> uh<00:01:49.439> making<00:01:49.840> a resolution
  • with amendments uh making a resolution with amendments uh making a technical<00:01:50.560> fix
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees on Transportation, Culture and the Arts, Energy and Environmental Affairs, and Intergovernmental Affairs met on HCR 205, a resolution urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and expedite planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoy Bridge. Written testimony in support was submitted by Holly Crawford, Maddox Suchia, and Joe Ritter, and no one appeared to testify orally. After a brief recess to wait for quorum, the committees reconvened and discussed a technical amendment. The amendment would add language directing that a certified copy of the measure be sent to the director of the Maui County Department of Public Works, to align with the county’s jurisdiction over roads and transportation infrastructure. The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee voted to pass HCR 205 with amendments, with members voting aye and the measure adopted. The Energy and Environmental Affairs / Intergovernmental Affairs committee then took up the same recommendation and also voted to pass the resolution with amendments, with the recommendation adopted. The committees then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Senate Floor Session - 01/14/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The secretary will report Senate Resolution No. 1, a Senate resolution relating to temporary organization
  • Senate Resolution No. 1 provides for the temporary organization of the Senate.
  • The resolution memorializes the agreement negotiated between the two caucuses.
  • I'd like to thank all members who have supported and worked on this resolution.
  • There being 66 ayes and zero nays, Senate Resolution No. 1 is adopted.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The Minnesota Senate convened for opening day of the 94th legislative session, with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks honoring the late Senator Carrie Dike, whose seat was left empty. Leaders from both parties described her as a unifying, hardworking public servant and noted the chamber’s grief at her death. A quorum was established by roll call of members from all districts. The Senate then elected Bobby Joe Champion and Jeremy Miller as co-presiding officers by a vote of 65 ayes and 1 pass, and they were sworn in. In their remarks, both emphasized cooperation, open dialogue, and working forward together despite a projected budget deficit and other difficult issues ahead. The chamber also elected Thomas Bodin as Secretary of the Senate by 66 votes, and then approved a slate of other officers—including assistant secretaries, engrossing secretary, sergeant at arms, assistant sergeant at arms, and chaplain—by one roll call with 66 votes. Senate Resolution No. 1, which set the temporary organization of the Senate and memorialized the organizing agreement between the two caucuses, was adopted by a vote of 66 ayes and 0 nays. The resolution covered temporary leadership structure, staff and appointments, committee memberships and schedules, adoption of temporary rules from the prior session with updated committee names, and procedures for resolving future issues. After adoption, the Senate set aside time for members to speak in tribute to Senator Dike, with several senators offering personal remembrances and condolences to her family and staff.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm pleased to honor Ryan with his legislative resolution, jointly signed by my assembly colleagues,
  • Under motions, resolutions, and notices, first, pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10, the following bill is
  • Secretary, please read: Assembly Concurrent Resolution 129, 164, and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 166
  • Now returning to motions and resolutions, we have adjourn-in-memory motions.
  • Turning to motions and resolutions, we have adjourn-in-memory motions.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a series of privileges of the floor recognitions. Senators honored California Interscholastic Federation Scholar-Athletes Ryan Liu of Burlingame High School and Mona Sugawata of West Torrance High School for their academic, athletic, and community achievements, and welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Province in China to mark the 15th anniversary of the California-Jiangsu sister-state relationship. The chamber also recognized the California Taxpayers Association on its 100th anniversary and welcomed Senator Ochoa Bogh’s district staff visiting Sacramento. Under motions and resolutions, the Senate referred AB 782 to the Rules Committee. A motion by Senator Menjivar to rescind the vote on AB 1457 and place it on third reading was debated, with Senator Valadares opposing; the roll call passed 28-9. The Senate then took up the consent calendar, adopting Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 129, 164, and 166 by a unanimous 38-0 vote, with the same vote applying to the remaining consent items. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senators Becker, Wiener, and Rubio honored Clarence Jones, Rita Semmel, and Deputy Levi Vargas, respectively, describing their public service, community leadership, and lasting legacies. The Senate then announced that the next floor session would be Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m., and recessed.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Local and Municipal Affairs May 14th, 2026

Local & Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • But what I have decided to do is actually do a resolution to evaluate... ...is to actually do a resolution
  • So Senator Barrow is going to turn to resolution. Are there any questions? Are there any questions?
  • So I think you working with the resolution gives you a chance to get more information for all of us.
  • So I'll make a motion to defer your bill today since you're going to bring the study resolution.
  • Without objection, we will defer that bill as you continue on with the study resolution.
Keywords: 974, senate, all