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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And Democrats say the rich should pay their fair share. So, you know, these are rich companies.
- </c><00:21:02.240><c> And</c><00:21:02.480><c> Democrats</c><00:21:03.039><c> say</c><00:21:03.200><c
- And Democrats say the rich in for me.
- And Democrats say the rich should<00:21:03.919><c> pay</c><00:21:04.159><c> their</c><00:21:04.400><c
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans and Democrats will each have up to five minutes for questions to the petitioner, followed
- questions for the petitioner.<00:02:03.439><c> Republicans</c><00:02:03.920><c> and</c><00:02:04.079><c> Democrats
- Republicans and Democrats petitioner.
- Republicans and Democrats will<00:02:04.799><c> each</c><00:02:05.040><c> have</c><00:02:05.200><c> up
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/01/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 294 has bipartisan support, with four Republican and four Democratic sponsors.
- Republican bipartisan support with four Republican and<00:39:24.560><c> four</c><00:39:24.800><c> Democratic
- </c><00:39:26.480><c> The</c><00:39:26.720><c> House</c> and four Democratic sponsors.
- The House and four Democratic sponsors.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have Tu Anna Scanland, Chair for the Democratic Party of Hawaii Labor Caucus, in support, on
- scanland<00:11:49.440><c> chair</c><00:11:49.720><c> for</c><00:11:49.920><c> the</c><00:11:50.079><c> Democratic
- </c><00:11:50.560><c> party</c> scanland chair for the Democratic party scanland chair for the Democratic
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- when you think about a first strike, that was particularly where, you know, I think Republicans and Democrats
- :30.200><c> think</c><00:28:30.440><c> Republicans</c><00:28:30.919><c> and</c><00:28:31.080><c> Democrats
- </c><00:28:31.919><c> agreed</c> I think Republicans and Democrats agreed I think Republicans and Democrats
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 63 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Clerk's office will notify the Democratic members of a caucus at 12 noon in Room A1, with roll calls
Summary:
The House met in joint session, suspended Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, and then took up a series of local bills reported by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Those bills included authorizing the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk, allowing the City of Revere to pay a sum to Denise Manatra, widow of school committee member Anthony Manatra, and validating the results of a special election in Hardwick. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second readings, ordered them to a third reading, and later passed House No. 972, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District, to be engrossed.
The major substantive action was on Senate No. 2540, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The Committee on Ways and Means recommended passage with a full substitute amendment contained in House Document No. 4265, totaling $536,832,564. The House adopted the amendment, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed as amended.
When the Senate returned the bill with notice that it had nonconcurred in the House amendment and appointed a conference committee, the House voted to insist on its amendment and also appointed its own conference committee members: Mr. Mike Woods of Boston, Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, and Mr. Smola of Warren. The House then adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m., with notice of a Democratic caucus at noon and roll calls at 1 p.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 27 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For the edification of the members, there will be a Democratic caucus at 12 noon in A1 and A2.
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.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 27 Mar 23rd, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For the edification of the members, there will be a Democratic caucus at 12 noon in A1 and A2.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and routine parliamentary actions. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions commending the Sleep Apnea Awareness Initiative for March 2026 Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and celebrating the commissioning of the USS Massachusetts; both were adopted after suspension of the rules. The House also concurred with a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Department employee, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition concerning condominium conversions of co-owned two-unit buildings to the Committee on Housing.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended six local bills for consideration, including measures affecting affordable housing in Somerville, property tax exemptions in Swampscott and Arlington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, a Lexington park land exchange, and a charter for the town of Orange. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The chamber also passed to enactment two engrossed bills: one waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, Jason Dillon, and another authorizing DCAMM to convey certain 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 for Fadoumi Pomerah and a bill allowing Sean Duffy to take the firefighter civil service exam notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. The House adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m., then adjourned accordingly. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in A1 and A2.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 27 Mar 23rd, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Feb 25th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 14th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- and harassment, which not only dangers their well-being, but also undermines the integrity of our democratic
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 14th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- harassment, which not only endangers their well-being but also undermines the integrity of our democratic
Keywords:
election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, cybersecurity, data breach, breach of system security, exemplary damages, punitive damages, liability shield, safe harbor, small business, mid-sized business, Texas Business & Commerce Code, sensitive personal information, personal identifying information, identity theft, fraud prevention, NIST
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 8th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats will also be caucusing following rules in our caucus room.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Sean Duffy, of Wisconsin, to be Secretary of Transportation. Jan 22nd, 2025
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One was at the time Democratic, one was Republican, and we were able to get an exemption into law to
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Jun 24th, 2026
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And before we continue, I want to acknowledge that there is a Senate Democratic caucus scheduled today
- And before we continue, I want to acknowledge that there is a Senate Democratic caucus scheduled today
Summary:
The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention.
Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it.
The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 13 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Democratic members will be aware that there will be a members' caucus at 12 p.m. noon in A1.
- I mean, the Democratic Party in Massachusetts does not corner the market on compassion, like I've heard
Summary:
The House considered House No. 57, a $425 million supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 to fund the emergency shelter/emergency housing assistance system and related activities. The bill, as described by the chair of Ways and Means, included major policy changes requested by the Governor: immediate residency verification at intake, limits on eligibility, required criminal history disclosures and CORI checks, a reduced maximum shelter stay from nine months to six months with hardship waivers, temporary respite sites for 30 days, and a cap on system capacity. Supporters argued the changes were needed to preserve the right-to-shelter system amid fiscal strain and federal inaction; opponents said the bill still did not go far enough or, in some cases, went too far and risked harming families and children.
The House debated and voted on numerous amendments, mostly focused on tightening eligibility or changing shelter operations. Several Republican amendments to reduce funding, impose a one-year residency requirement, require broader background checks, limit eligibility to homelessness caused within Massachusetts, and require cooperation with ICE were rejected, often after roll call votes. A point of order was sustained on multiple amendments as beyond the scope of the bill, including proposals affecting court officers, law enforcement, and ICE-related provisions. The House also rejected amendments to cut the appropriation from $425 million to $200 million and to add other restrictions on eligibility and administration.
Some amendments were adopted. A redrafted Amendment 27, offered by Rep. Decker, was adopted 25-25 on a tie vote and expanded protections to children under age six and added related hardship/extension language. A subsequent amendment by Rep. Consalvo was adopted unanimously to add disability-related protections and extend benefits in certain cases. Another amendment by Rep. Finn was adopted to modify language about seeking federal reimbursement, and Amendment 9 was adopted to require competitive bidding for certain service funds. After debate and roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 126-26. The House then observed a moment of tribute for Doug Selfick and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Didn't care if you're a Republican or Democrat.
- Minority Caucus Leadership Team and our friends, the Democrats, the Minority Caucus.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Didn't care if you were a Republican, Democrat.
- And our friends and Democrats, the minority caucus. The majority caucus.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature.
The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned.
Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight May 5th, 2026
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- time and energy of Senator Duna and Senator Feingold and other Senate members, both Republican and Democrat
- They don't have as much action because... ...both Republican and Democrat on both these committees.
Summary:
The joint Audit Committee hearing focused on implementation of Ollie’s Law, including MDAR’s progress on regulations for commercial boarding and training kennels and the new municipal reporting requirements. MDAR Director Mike Cahill said the department formed the required advisory committee, held two Zoom trainings for municipal officials, created a public information webpage, and completed draft regulations that are now under secretariat review. He reported that 269 of 351 municipalities had submitted kennel data, leaving 82 out of compliance, and said the department has been posting compliant and noncompliant municipalities online to increase transparency.
Committee members pressed MDAR on the lack of a clear enforcement mechanism for municipalities that fail to report and on the delay in finalizing regulations. The chair urged the department to consider stronger sanctions and asked for a central reporting system for injury data, noting that injury reports currently go only to municipalities. Cahill said the statute does not give MDAR explicit authority to fine municipalities, though he supported a House bill that would grant that power. He also said the department could not easily add municipal penalties through regulation alone.
Representatives from the Animal Rescue League of Boston and the MSPCA, including the advisory committee chair Jenny Mather, said the advisory process was thorough and aimed to balance animal safety, consumer transparency, and fairness to compliant businesses. They supported better municipal accountability, more standardized training and resources for animal control officers, and clearer reporting of injuries and kennel information to MDAR. They also raised concerns about third-party advertising platforms that may list unlicensed home-based kennels and argued that public education and enforcement should focus on bad actors rather than penalizing well-run facilities. The hearing ended without a vote or formal action, but with support expressed for the pending bill and for continued regulatory revisions.