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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 6, Section 15, identifies this as Police Officers Week.
- Chapter 6, Section 15, identifies this as Police Officers Week and states that the governor shall annually
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, and welcomed sixth-grade students from Holy Name School in West Roxbury, along with guests and chaperones. The chamber then took up House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, which was described as addressing a roughly $240 million shortfall in the Group Insurance Commission. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of funding the GIC while also urging lawmakers to examine the causes of the deficiency and consider longer-term cost controls.
The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and later received notice that the House had non-concurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee. The Senate then insisted on its amendment and appointed conferees. The chamber also passed Senate No. 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court.
The Senate observed National Law Enforcement Memorial Day with remarks honoring fallen officers and a moment of silence, and later adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Charlene Roberts Hayden, whose life and career in mathematics, software engineering, teaching, and public service were recognized. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for H. 4100, passed the bill to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 46 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 11A, Section 1B of Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 official edition,
- By inserting after Section 22 the following three sections: Section 22A, Section 131M of Chapter 140
Summary:
The House met with several welcoming and ceremonial items at the start, including recognition of visiting school groups and a special order to escort Representative-elect Hannah L. Bowen to the Governor’s Office to be qualified. Members also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Louis P. Bertinazzi and former Representative Evelyn B. Chesky, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s notice of the 6th Essex District special election results was placed on file, with congratulations extended to Representative Owen of Beverly.
The main business was consideration of House 4150, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $529.8 million. The House suspended rules, advanced the bill through second and third reading, and later passed it to be engrossed. A consolidated amendment was adopted by a vote of 149-1, and the bill itself passed to be engrossed by 149-1. The House also took up Senate 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Cetra of the trial court, and ordered it to a third reading.
Two floor amendments drew debate and were adopted by roll call. Amendment 61, offered by Representatives Peisch and Moran, codified protections and practices for English language learners and students with disabilities, including district responsibilities for identification, services, assessments, and nondiscrimination; it passed 148-1. Amendment 27, offered by Representative Rogers, clarified that post-certified law enforcement officers at private colleges and universities are included in firearms-related exemptions under the state’s firearms modernization law; it passed 151-0. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Representative Chesky.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session F Jun 1st, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- properties eligible for a homestead exemption, and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
- properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the Governor’s proclamation calling the session. The special session was called to consider property tax-related legislation, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and limits on county and municipal ad valorem taxes, along with related implementing measures such as ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority requirements for tax increases above the rolled-back rate, and a public website showing estimated savings for homestead properties.
The bills filed within the call were read for the first time: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, both referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules and place both measures on the special order calendar for Tuesday, June 2, with an amendment deadline one hour before convening. The Senate also adopted a motion sending any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review.
The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who reflected on their service and thanked colleagues, staff, and constituents. Senator Hooper emphasized respect and kindness in public service, while Senator Polsky thanked local officials, staff, caucus members, and family, and noted the importance of bipartisan work. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, or upon the President’s call.
FL
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
- properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the governor’s proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was for property tax relief measures, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and local ad valorem tax limits, along with related implementing legislation on ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority voting requirements for tax increases, and a public website showing estimated savings.
The secretary read the bills filed within the call: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, proposing constitutional amendments to Article 7 and Article 12 to revise annual assessment limits, increase the homestead exemption, limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes, and create a trust fund; and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, relating to property tax administration. Both were referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules, place SJR 2F and SB 4F on the special order calendar for June 2 with an amendment deadline one hour before convening, establish the special order calendar for the rest of special session by website publication and announcement, and send any bills filed outside the call to Rules for review.
The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who were leaving the Senate. Hooper reflected on his long public service and said he hoped to be remembered for treating others with respect and kindness. Polsky thanked constituents, staff, colleagues, and family, and spoke about his years representing communities in South Florida. The Senate then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day, or upon the President’s call, for committee meetings and other business.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the current provisions in Chapter 345.050, in order for a speech-language pathologist to practice
- committee, Jessica Petrie-Telemark here for the National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing held a public hearing and then executive session on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083. The bill, as explained by the sponsor, would require respiratory therapists in Missouri to hold an active RRT credential rather than a CRT, while grandfathering current CRT licensees, and would also add random renewal audits to confirm licensees maintain active credentials. The Senate substitute also included provisions affecting interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure requirements, social worker supervision experience, and speech-language pathologist clinical fellowship supervision requirements.
Testimony was generally supportive of the respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work provisions, with witnesses saying the changes would improve patient care, reduce barriers to licensure, and help address workforce shortages, especially in rural areas. The interior design portion drew the most discussion, with Representative Nolte disputing the sponsor’s claim that the relevant board was in full agreement and saying the board had concerns; the interior designers’ witness responded that they had negotiated changes with board representatives and made additional revisions. One witness also asked the committee to consider adding language from House Bill 2300 and Senate Bill 895.
In executive session, the committee adopted an amendment that added or clarified language on residential care and assisted living facility accreditations, a three-year work-experience requirement for temporary licensure language, cleanup language regarding an osteopathic college, and a speech-language pathology fix clarifying supervision could be from any state. The committee then rolled the amendment into the substitute and voted do pass on House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 by a vote of 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Apr 29th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the current provisions in Chapter 345.050, in order for a speech-language pathologist to practice
- committee, Jessica Petrie-Telemark here for the National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083, which combines several professional licensing changes. The senator presenting the bill explained that the respiratory therapy section would require an active RRT credential to practice in Missouri, while preserving a grandfather clause for current CRT licensees, and would add random renewal audits to confirm active credentials. The Senate-added provisions also addressed interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure of out-of-state discipline, reduced the required experience for social worker supervisors from five years to three, and allowed speech-language pathologists to complete clinical fellowships under supervision of licensed SLPs in good standing from any state. During questioning, Representative Nolte disputed the claim that the interior design board was in full agreement with the bill, while the sponsor and an industry witness said the profession had negotiated changes through board-related channels.
Testimony in support came from representatives of the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care, the Interior Designers Association, the Missouri Speech-Language and Hearing Association, the National Association of Social Workers–Missouri Chapter, Burrell Behavioral Health, and FGA Action. Supporters described the respiratory therapy language as a patient-safety measure, the interior design language as a scope-of-practice and business-cost reduction measure, the speech-language pathologist provision as a technical fix to ease licensure and compact participation, and the social work change as a needed response to supervisor shortages, especially in rural areas. No opposition testimony was offered.
The committee then went into executive session on SB 1083, adopted an amendment that included additional cleanup and related licensing changes, rolled the amendment into the committee substitute, and voted the House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 do pass. The roll call passed 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no. The chair announced there were no further bills before the committee and adjourned.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends a section in Chapter 3 of the code, clarifies that foreign drivers are not eligible to vote
- It amends a section in Chapter 3 of the code, clarifies that foreign drivers are not eligible to vote
Summary:
The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met, established quorum, and approved the minutes from its March 9, 2026 meeting. The committee then took up the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4577, which would authorize the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to enter reciprocal driver’s license agreements with Ireland and Japan, provided those countries’ licensing standards are at least as stringent as West Virginia’s. The bill also requires drivers using recognized foreign licenses to carry insurance and comply with state financial responsibility laws, bars DMV-based voter registration for foreign citizens, authorizes fees and rulemaking, and includes a strike-and-insert amendment and title amendment.
A DMV representative explained that the measure would let citizens of the participating countries avoid retaking written and skills tests when transferring licenses, while also allowing West Virginians similar treatment abroad. Delegate Mike Hornby, the bill’s sponsor, said the proposal was intended to support economic development and trade relationships, especially with Ireland, and noted that similar reciprocity already exists with other countries and some other states. Senators asked about the practical impact, including whether it would affect tourists or long-term workers, and the sponsor emphasized that the bill was aimed mainly at people establishing residence and working between West Virginia and partner countries.
The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, then voted to report House Bill 4577, as amended, with a recommendation that it do pass. The title amendment was also adopted, and the committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Aging and Long-Term Care
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, we're gonna create the Solar Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act under Chapter 1806 of the
- RCAT represents over 900 roofing contractors across the state through 6 regional chapters, and we are
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to create the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act under Chapter 1806 of the Occupations
- over 900 roofing contractors across the state. ...contractors across the state through six regional chapters
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota House passes omnibus local government policy bill, HF2098 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- establish a standard of care for physicians or other health care professionals licensed under this chapter
- So, you know, you want to this chapter." So, you know, you want to get the information out.
Keywords:
postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials, public health education, maternal health, depression screening, health care providers, physicians, nurses, Alabama Department of Public Health, medical liability, standard of care, retired physicians, volunteer medical care
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- This chapter and this bill is known as the Paris Hilton Child Safety and Accountability Act.
- Uh, this chapter and this uh answered.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. Senators then adopted the prior day’s journal and excused absent members. A lengthy point of personal privilege followed, in which Senator Smith criticized the prior day’s handling of the special order calendar and argued that minority-party senators were denied the chance to speak, while Senator Coleman said Senate Bill 318 had been removed from the calendar and tied that to Child Abuse Prevention Month; she also noted Senate Bill 43, which would provide civil recourse for child sex assault survivors, had not advanced. The presiding officer also recognized guests in the gallery, including staff from the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Senate then received multiple committee reports, largely on a unanimous or near-unanimous basis. Finance and Taxation Education reported favorably on House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, 517, and 98, and Senate Bill 380, with some substitutes or amendments; Finance and Taxation General Fund reported Senate Bill 378 favorably; County and Municipal Government reported House Bills 568, 499, and 433; Education Policy reported House Bills 8 and 380; Banking and Insurance reported House Bill 545; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported House Bill 586 with two nays; Healthcare reported House Bills 533 and 605; Tourism and Marketing reported House Bills 513 and 626 and Senate Bill 357; and local legislation committees reported several Mobile County and Madison County bills, including Senate Bill 379 relating to Madison County and various House bills, all advancing to the next legislative day.
In motions and resolutions, the Senate agreed to allow committee reports to be received at any time during the day. Several resolutions were introduced and referred to the Rules Committee, including Senate Joint Resolution 100 honoring Presley Skelton, SJR 101 commending Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, SJR 102 establishing the Alabama Forest Products Retention and Pulp and Paper Mill Stability Study Commission, SJR 103 mourning Norman Wendell Arnold, and SJR 104 designating Alabama as the river state. The chamber also suspended the rules to take up Senate Joint Resolution 105, commending Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth for his service; the resolution included a lengthy recitation of his background and accomplishments and was read for immediate consideration with all senators added as sponsors.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, however, this, uh, particular measure, um, violates the State Constitution and chapter 76 when it
- 76 when it Constitution and chapter 76 when it comes<01:12:18.520>
to <01:12:18.719>Civil< - Do we have the Hawaii chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Zoom in support?
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of you do we have the Hawaii chapter of you do we have the Hawaii chapter of - I am co-chair of the advocacy committee for the Hawaii chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/10/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- The A3 amendment clarifies under chapter 581 that this process would apply to foreclosures by action
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that <01:26:25.520>have - under chapter 363A. under chapter 363A.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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um <02:01:15.280 - The issue of island burial councils failing to meet quorum was something that was raised in the Chapter
- Thank you so much for being here and thank you for your patience. chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes
- to chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes to make<02:45:09.760>
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Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on HB 1875, which would expand Hawaii’s existing protections to include gender-affirming health care, clarify permitted disclosures of protected health information, and bar certain adverse actions by malpractice insurers and health carriers against providers of lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care. The Insurance Division of DCCA supported the bill with a technical amendment, suggesting language tied to actuarial analysis rather than the phrase “actuarially sound.” The Office of Information Practices also provided comments.
Most testimony was strongly in support. State agencies and advocacy groups, including the Hawaii State Youth Commission, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Stonewall Caucus, ACLU of Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the bill would protect patient privacy, reduce chilling effects from out-of-state litigation, and help retain providers in a state already facing shortages. Several testifiers said gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and life-saving, and emphasized that Hawaii should protect its own health care decisions from outside political pressure.
A few individuals testified in opposition, arguing the bill was unnecessary or that it protected providers more than opponents of the bill, but these views were not echoed by most of the testimony. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers to keep comments brief and maintain decorum. The transcript provided does not include a final committee vote or disposition on the bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/13/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
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- >> It is chapter law, and the program is set up for this biennium only.
- House Bill 2 actually chapter law? House Bill 2 actually chapter law?
- But the rest of it is just in chapter But the rest of it is just in chapter law<02:00:35.840>
Summary:
The House Finance Division 3 work session opened on February 13, 2026, with the chair outlining the committee’s advisory role and the possible motions available under House Rule 45. The committee then took up House Bill 1569, concerning the Philbrook Center/state hospital campus property, and heard extensive testimony from Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse. He explained that the property is currently one parcel and state law prevents subdivision unless a separate Senate bill, identified as SB 572, is enacted to fix the legal issue. He said HB 2 directed the sale of the property but did not address subdivision or marketing details, and he characterized the $5 million revenue estimate as speculative. He also said the state would first offer the property to the city or county, which he viewed as the most practical buyer and potential partner for any subdivision work.
Members asked whether the building should be retained for transitional housing or sold, what would happen after July 1, 2026, and whether other vacant state buildings could absorb the current occupants. Arlinghouse said there are no firm plans for the building if it is not sold, and that HHS would remain until a sale occurs. He described the building as not especially historic or attractive and noted plumbing issues, while also acknowledging HHS’s view that it could serve as transitional housing. He said there is no reserve stock of office space, that the state already rents substantial office space in Concord, and that some nearby state buildings are either under renovation or only partially usable. He also said the Executive Council would have to approve any sale and that moving costs are usually not budgeted in advance, leaving the using agency to absorb them.
Several members raised concerns about relying on asset sales to balance the budget, citing past examples where projected real estate revenue did not materialize on schedule. Arlinghouse agreed that one-time revenue should generally be used for one-time expenses, but said the state sometimes has legitimate reasons to sell assets and that such decisions depend on the state’s needs. He estimated the state rents roughly 100,000 square feet of office space in Concord at about $25 per square foot, and said he would provide a more exact figure later. In response to a question about whether the state should include a right of first refusal if the property is later resold, he said that idea had not been considered but could make sense, especially if the buyer is the city or county. No votes were taken during this portion of the work session.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/29/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- adopt rules to effectuate this chapter adopt rules to effectuate this chapter extremely<03:55:13.439
- make this section work, this chapter make this section work, this chapter work,<03:55:20.880>
- necessary to implement this chapter. necessary to implement this chapter.
- And RSA 21 is the general statutory construction standards or chapter.
- So if whatever standards or um chapter.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Tue Jan 6, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next is agenda item four: Chapter 6E historic preservation.
- We are now on agenda item four: Chapter 6E historic preservation.
- With respect to Chapter 6E historic preservation, excuse me, we wanted to support the recommendations
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6E recommendations from the chapter 6E recommendations from the chapter 6E - Uh, this is a chapter 6E.