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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the chair would lay out House Bill 2417.
- The chair lays out House Bill 2813.
- Cook lays out the substitute to House Bill 115.
- and will leave House Bill 115 pending.
- The chair will leave House Bill 1765 pending.
Bills:
HB115 , HB 115 , HB507 , HB1765 , HB1847 , HB2046 , HB2239 , HB2328 , HB2309 , HB2417 , HB2728 , HB2794 , HB3206 , HB3566 , HB3694 , HB3744 , HB4254 , HB4697 , HB4733 , HB4915 , HB5465 , HB2813
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association
Summary:
The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence reconvened with a quorum present and announced it would likely not vote that night because of confusion over the bill list; members were told a definitive list would be circulated the next morning and a formal meeting would be scheduled later. The chair then heard a series of bills, generally taking testimony and leaving each pending without action. House Bill 1847 would set maximum caseload standards for private attorneys handling indigent criminal appointments through the Texas Indigent Defense Commission; House Bill 2417 would expand compensation eligibility for some wrongfully imprisoned people; House Bill 2813 would require earlier and more specific victim notice of scheduled court proceedings; and House Bill 2309 would expand state and local authority in certain civil asset forfeiture cases involving human trafficking, health care fraud, and organized crime. Each bill was laid out by its author or a member, with no opposition witnesses registered, and each was left pending.
The committee also heard House Bill 4733, which would require sealing records for people acquitted of charges when they were not convicted on the related allegation; House Bill 2328, which would modernize expunction service by encouraging electronic notice, setting a standardized fee when electronic service is unavailable, extending clerk retention of expunction orders, and preserving certain mental health commitment orders; and House Bill 115, which would revise Texas’s “junk science” post-conviction writ law by providing counsel, changing the relief standard, requiring written decisions, and easing procedural barriers. Testimony on HB 2328 was mixed: county clerks supported the bill as a cost-saving modernization, while legal advocates warned that permanent retention of expunction orders could undermine true expunction and create privacy risks. HB 115 drew support from innocence and defense organizations, with some concern about a provision affecting subsequent writs. All were left pending after testimony.
Later, the committee heard House Bill 2046, which would allow affirmative family-violence findings for any Penal Code offense rather than only Title V offenses; testimony from a Dallas County prosecutor and a committee member emphasized that family violence can involve arson, burglary, fraud, and other non-Title V conduct, and the bill was left pending. House Bill 1765 would tighten restrictions on no-knock warrants by requiring higher-level approval, judicial review, and identifiable officers; members discussed the dangers highlighted by the Harding Street raid and similar incidents, and the bill was also left pending. The meeting ended with the chair noting that some bills had been removed from the agenda at the author’s request and that members should be prepared to finalize the vote list the next day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And we'll, at this point, leave House Bill 3694. House Bill 3694 is pending.
- The chair lays out House Bill 4254 by...
- leave House Bill 4915 pending.
- House Bill 5465.
- Why is House Bill 507 needed?
Bills:
HB 115 , HB507 , HB1765 , HB1847 , HB2046 , HB2239 , HB2328 , HB2309 , HB2417 , HB2728 , HB2794 , HB3206 , HB3566 , HB3694 , HB3744 , HB4254 , HB4697 , HB4733 , HB4915 , HB5465 , HB2813 , HB115
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
habeas corpus, postconviction, criminal procedure, indigent defense, scientific evidence, legal representation, judicial power, capital felony, criminal law, death penalty, attorney qualification, training standards, law enforcement, no-knock warrant, search warrant, peace officer, attorney workload, criminal justice, caseload limits, fair representation
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Crispin is going to read this bill in. The bill has all green cards. Should be a good one. Mr.
- Christman is going to read this bill in. The bill has all green cards. It should be a good one.
- Senator, on your bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members.
- Members, the last bill SCR of the year.
- bill.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 38 has duly passed this House.
- House Bill 20 has duly passed this House.
- House Bill 256 has passed the House.
- House Bill 270 has passed the House.
- for House Bill 164.
Bills:
HB145 , HB164 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , SB104 , SB193 , HB38 , HB254 , HB256 , SB58 , SB64 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM29 , HM43 , HM59 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB253
Keywords:
high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- be rude, but apparently it's very important that we ask you if you're testifying for or against the bill
- You may have already stated this whenever you were laying out your bill, but how much water is the state
- I appear before you to speak in strong support of House concurrent Resolution 77 to urge its passage
- We have another bill that we're supporting by Chairman Harris HB 14 that is, um, you know, currently
- Uh, we recognize them on the House floor.
Committee:
House S/C on State-Federal Relations
Keywords:
COFA, Compact of Free Association, Palau, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, COFA islanders, Texas House resolution, commemorative resolution, COFA Day, March 18 2025, Pacific Islands, insular affairs, U.S. territories, federal benefits, SNAP, TANF, FEMA, in-state tuition, veterans, Indo-Pacific
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- :03:22.080><c> equipment</c> bill appropriates funds for equipment bill appropriates funds for equipment
- On the house side, you have areas.
- </c> This is an important bill. I vote on it. This is an important bill. I vote on it.
- We have one measure on this agenda, Senate Bill 1221 SD2/HD2, on behalf of the Senate.
- So on the house side we have Okay.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
Senate & Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Once there are no further questions from the committee, we will go to the green cards for House Bill
- And this bill is... Or anything would be wrong. And this bill, Mr.
- All of the bills that, the other bill, because the other ones were discarded, the bill that is being
- And so you have a bill in front, a bill with a map in front of you.
- And so you have a bill in front, a bill with a map in front of you.
Committee:
Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 8th, 2026
Senate & Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Each member will present his bill. After the presentations, we will hear from...
- Comments should be directed to the chair and relate to the bills before the committee today.
- For everyone here, we don't plan on voting on any bills today.
- For everyone here, we don't plan on voting on any bills today.
- We will take up Senate Bill... First, I have a question on the water. Senator Carter.
Committee:
Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee heard this bill last Friday. The bill passed out of the House 94-1.
- The bill passed the House 92-0.
- House bill is House Bill 2664, an act relating to modifying requirements for service of unlawful detainer
- We have Substitute House Bill 1859 before us.
- The bill is passed subject to signatures. We have House Bill 2664 before us.
Bills:
HB2664
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- So House Bill 2664 removes the certified mail requirements.
- I'm here testifying in strong support of House Bill 2664.
- House Bill 2664 is a practical common-sense fix.
- House Bill 2664 fixes what isn't working and achieves a better outcome.
- And we are signed in today as pro on House Bill 2664.
Bills:
HB2664
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- resource management and the revisit rehabilitation that recently come was completed at the Ormond House
- Franklin County as part of Florida State parks efforts to maintain preserve the 187 year-old woman house
- And also ADA upgrades to the walkways in-house ramps to ensure access for all the project also included
- restoration, some of the houses, historic elements, including Wynter restoration and re glazing repair
- Like to welcome Major Bill Holcomb with the Division of Law Enforcement of the Commission to update us
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- HOUSING FOR CARING YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND OUR PUBLIC SAFETY THREAT.
- AS YOU CAN SEE WE LOOKING AT THREE SECURE CELL HOUSING UNITS TO HOUSE INMATES.
- >> FOR THE ADDITIONAL HOUSING? >> YES. >> I HAVE TO GO BACK AND TALK WITH THE TEAM.
- THE MULTIPURPOSE JUST MULTIPURPOSE WHAT HOUSE MAINTAINED BY THE COUNTY.
- THE NEWPORT HOUSE I AM PLEASED TO REPORT IS ON SCHEDULE AND ON BUDGET.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 17th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It is House Bill 268 by Representative Reed Ingram. Welcome, sir. Thank you, Chairman.
- Um, this bill is a simple bill. It's been vetted by the county commission.
- Uh this bill is a a relatively<00:25:16.799><c> simple</c><00:25:17.200><c> bill.
- But I do come before you to oppose this bill. I don't think it's a good bill.
- </c> heard about this bill Saturday. heard about this bill Saturday.
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So, clerk, will you do House Bill 255 again? House Bill 255.
- The Committee of the Whole recommends that House Bill 2321, House Bill 2404, House Bill 2408, and House
- We're going back to House Bill 2918. House Bill 2918.
- House Bill 2397. Yes, you've heard the third read of House Bill 2397. House Bill 2397.
- House Bill 2456. House Bill 2456, Subsection 118.A.R.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify in respectful opposition to House Bill 1007.
- For these reasons, TechNet respectfully opposes House Bill 1007. Thank you for your testimony.”
- Also, I mean, not that I care, but y'all may, the House and the Senate bill really actually conflict
- My name is Empress, and I oppose House Bill 1001.
- I hope we don't see this bill on the floor, and I hope we stop seeing bills like this in the House of
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
Summary:
The committee first considered CS/HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation. The sponsor said the bill would strengthen OIR’s tools to oversee property insurance, including market conduct and solvency exams, claims handling oversight, mandatory discounts for certain mitigation measures, storage of mitigation inspection forms, and clearer authority over pharmacy benefit managers. An amendment narrowing fingerprinting requirements was adopted, and the bill passed favorably after supportive testimony from OIR and others.
Members then heard CS/HB 527, which would require a human review before an insurance claim can be denied or reduced when artificial intelligence or automated systems are used. After an amendment removing the term “algorithm” was adopted, the bill drew opposition from several insurance industry groups, while consumer and labor witnesses supported it. The sponsor argued the measure was needed after reports of AI-driven claim denials, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/HB 637 on farm equipment “lemon law” protections, with an amendment clarifying who qualifies as a consumer, refund rights, repair timelines, and an effective date.
The committee next took up CS/HB 1007 on data centers, which would create a regulatory framework for siting and operating large data centers, limit NDAs in some circumstances, set PSC tariff requirements, and restrict certain locations near homes and schools. After an amendment narrowing the five-mile buffer to data centers over 50 megawatts and adding noise-study requirements, the bill drew mixed testimony from business, consumer, and local-government groups, with supporters emphasizing guardrails and opponents warning about competitiveness and site restrictions. The bill passed favorably despite several no votes.
Later, the committee approved CS/HB 1291 on the NICA birth-related neurological injury compensation program after a strike-all amendment revised reimbursement and assessment provisions; testimony included support from NICA and concerns from the Florida Justice Association and a family affected by the program. The committee also passed CS/HB 185 on a sales tax exemption for home-hardening products, CS/HB 425 on a historic African-American cemetery preservation program, CS/CS/CS/HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations, CS/CS/CS/HB 657 on community associations and HOA/condo reforms, and CS/CS/HB 1221, the DFS agency package. The final bill discussed was CS/HB 1001, which would restrict county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor explained the strike-all, and members began questioning its definitions and exceptions, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s final disposition.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jul 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Edwards moves to amend the order by removing the following bills: Senate 1205 and 1221.
- taken up since I have been here has also been a housing bill.
- And yes, today this energy bill is also a housing bill.
- All the bills before us today, House, Governor, Senate, talk about 10 years.
- Costs, whether electric bills or other costs including housing, but Massachusetts needs to continue its
Summary:
The Senate continued debate on House 5175, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness, taking up a series of amendments focused on clean energy procurement, oversight, gas infrastructure, housing impacts, and ratepayer costs. Amendment 22, offered by Senator Rogers, was rejected 5-34 after he argued the underlying bill already improves clean energy procurement and reduces utility middlemen. Senator Tarr then offered Amendment 34 to expand reporting, oversight boards, and consumer representation, and to strike provisions on consumer choice, gas program frameworks, and municipal procurement authority; it was also rejected 5-34 after supporters of the bill said the legislation already strengthens oversight through the EEAC, a new review board, and DPU audits.
The chamber also considered Amendment 77 by Senator Eldridge to end ratepayer-funded gas line extension subsidies for new construction. Supporters said the subsidy unfairly shifts costs to all ratepayers, favors gas over cleaner alternatives, and could save about $1.6 billion over ten years; opponents argued it could raise housing construction costs, especially for gateway cities and large projects. After extended debate, the amendment failed 19-20. Senator Moore withdrew Amendment 65, which would have created a commission on reducing emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles while preserving long-term zero-emissions goals.
Several other amendments were adopted, including measures on low-income discount charges, environmental justice protections, data and tax printing, and increased access to plug-in solar. The Senate also adopted the Ways and Means amendment, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 32-8. Separately, the Senate adopted a Judiciary extension order after removing two bills from it, and agreed to adjourn in memory of Robert G. Najarian.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jul 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, this amendment deletes Section 12 of the proposed bill, of the bill that's before us.
- Edwards moves to amend the order by removing the following bills: Senate 1205 and 1221.
- that we have taken up since I have been here has also been a housing bill.
- And yes, today this energy bill is also a housing bill.
- All the bills before us today—House, Governor, Senate—talk about 10-year.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2664.
- The bill passed the House 85 to 12.
- The bill passed the House 55 to 36.
- Before you is House Bill 2304. The bill passed the House 94-0.
- House Bill 2403 today.
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 873, Senate Resolution 115, Senate Bill 1007, and Senate Bill 970.
- When they do not, patients get hit with surprise bills.
- Members, the House is making very efficient progress this morning.
- Senate Bill 920 by Senator Archuleta, an act relating to gaming.
- I rise today to present Senate Bill 920.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a Memorial Day prayer, and welcomed a third-grade class from Sacred Heart Parish School to the chamber. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending a joint rule to allow budget subcommittees to meet during blackout period and removing certain bills from inactive or consent files.
The chamber confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments, including Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, Arthur Krantz to the Public Employment Relations Board, Chris Ferguson to the California Student Aid Commission, and Brian Haynes to the same commission. The Senate also adopted several resolutions, including SR 102 recognizing National Safe Boating Week, SCR 172 proclaiming Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, SCR 177 declaring World No Tobacco Day, SR 107 for Lupus Awareness Month, and SR 115 marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris in California wine history.
On third reading, the Senate passed a series of bills on topics including beverage container recycling fees (SB 1341), school employee misconduct procedures (SB 1083), wildfire preparedness for water suppliers (SB 1153), insurance cost-sharing accounting (SB 1199), nonprofit government liaison services (SB 1240), energy coordination and fuel supply planning (SB 1337), language access in elections (SB 1360), gaming fee transparency (SB 920), mental health evaluation in Care Court-related cases (SB 1016), reckless driving penalties (SB 1198), greenhouse gas reporting for subsidized medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (SB 1213), the Go Green financing program (SB 1265), repossession transport interference (SB 1338), and wildlife coexistence (SB 1135). Most measures passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 920 passed 28-1, SB 1265 passed 26-5, and SB 1135 passed with two no votes.
The session concluded with a Veterans Caucus adjournment-in-memory ceremony honoring 82 fallen service members, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 199.
- House Bill 201.
- House Bill 211. What? House Bill 211.
- House Bill 213. House Bill 213.
- This is House Bill 65, sponsored by Representative Dow. House Bill 79. House Bill 79.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial