Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Joint Resolution 2'
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NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 291 by Senator Rose, and that's the law.
- Moved by Senator Liu, second by Senator Mayer.
- Second by Senator Liu, Senator Mayer.
- Moved by Senator Liu, Senator Mayer. All right. All right, Senator Mayer. Senator Mayer.
- By Senator Hernandez, second by Senator Harckham. In fact, Senator Gallo, second by Senator Griffo.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Rules met and reported a long list of bills, with most measures advancing on unanimous or near-unanimous voice votes after motions and seconding by various senators. The bills covered a wide range of topics, including Environmental Conservation, Education, Executive Law, Civil Service, Public Health, Public Service, Election Law, Social Services, Correction Law, Traffic Law, General Law, Administrative Code, Retirement and Social Security, and several chapter-amendment or authorization measures. In many cases, the chair noted the bill number, sponsor, and subject area, then asked for objections; none were recorded, and the bill was reported.
A few measures were laid aside by the sponsor, including bills referenced as 5711, 5727, and 9539, though the transcript is repetitive and some bill numbers/topics are difficult to discern because of transcription errors. Several bills involved retirement-related changes, including retroactive Tier 4 membership and other retirement system provisions, while others amended existing laws or chapters. The committee also reported bills affecting city administrative code provisions, public authorities, elder law, and public officers law.
No substantive debate or testimony appears in the transcript; the meeting was largely procedural, focused on motions, seconds, and reporting bills out of committee. The final action on the listed measures was committee approval and reporting, with no recorded roll-call votes or amendments described in the transcript.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 06/01/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the Senate Committee Resolution, a proposed resolution that provides compensation for Senate employees
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Committee Uh that's the Senate Committee Uh that's the Senate Committee Resolution,<00:01:01.520 - Seeing no questions, then Senator Rest moves to adopt committee resolution 19.
- Seeing no questions, then Senator Rest moves to adopt committee resolution 19.
- Seeing no questions, then Senator Rest moves to adopt committee resolution 19.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, okay, Senator Archuleta.
- Senator. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Moved by Senator Umberg. Aye. Moved by Senator Umberg. Wahab? Aye. Choi? Aye. Archiletta? Aye.
- So moved by Senator Archuleta, the birthday boy.
- Motion is due pass to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Moved by Senator Umberg. Wahab, aye.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Cabaldon? Aye. Ashby? Aye. Becker? Senator Cabaldon, aye. Ashby, aye. Becker?
- Okay, we have a motion by Senator Jones and a second by Senator Hoover.
- Senator, you can start.
- Senator Jones. Thank you.
- Senator Jones. Any other questions or comments? Senator Ransom. I'll be very brief.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will now move to file item 2. Senator Reyes, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam President.
- Senator Grove. Senator Grove, I’m so sorry.
- Secretary, please read: Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, relative to Celiac Disease
- Senator Becker. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Cabaldon. We are at committee announcements.
- We will now return to motions and resolutions. Senator Becker. Adjournment. Thank you.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Human Services Committee will come to order. Good afternoon.
- Yes, well, we had one from Senator Laird. Please call the roll. Becker? Aye. Becker, aye.
- That concludes this very rapid hearing on the Senate Human Services Committee. We are adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation / Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's all coming up. >> Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services
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- >> The Senate is now adjourned. >> The Senate is now adjourned.
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Summary:
The program focused first on Minnesota’s energy and affordability agenda, with Senator Nick Frentz discussing the state’s clean-energy leadership, rising electricity demand, and the Senate’s 100% clean energy framework. He said Minnesota’s clean energy growth supports jobs, lowers costs for ratepayers, and includes recent wins such as sustainable aviation fuel tax treatment in the supplemental budget. Frentz also said the Senate passed an energy omnibus bill that continues clean-energy permitting reforms, promotes conservation and demand response, and includes a nuclear study rather than lifting the nuclear moratorium.
Frentz spent much of the interview defending data centers as both a challenge and an opportunity. He said large hyperscale projects can create major construction jobs and substantial local property-tax revenue, while a 2025 law requires data-center companies to contribute to low-income energy assistance and report water use. He pointed to the Google data center planned for Pine Island as an example, saying it is air-cooled, will pay $5 million a year, and will fund 1,600 MW of clean energy at its own expense, which he argued could save Xcel ratepayers money over time. He also said climate change is already driving higher costs through homeowners insurance and storm damage.
The second segment highlighted Senator Zach Duckworth’s housing and banking bills. Duckworth said Senate File 4168 would make it easier to finance investment properties by giving buyers more flexibility to roll closing costs and lender fees into payments, while keeping strong protections in place for primary residences. He emphasized that the bill is not about predatory lending and is intended to expand options for informed investors. He also described Senate File 4652 as an anti-fraud, no-cost measure that lets bank customers name a trusted contact so banks can alert someone if suspicious activity is detected. Duckworth said both bills passed unanimously in both chambers, and he credited quick action and good working relationships across the aisle for their success.
The program closed with a broader reflection on the end of session and the Senate’s political climate. It noted that 15 senators are retiring and two are leaving for higher office, and that final floor votes often split along party lines, including one bill passing 34-33. Several retiring senators used farewell speeches to urge civility, compromise, and putting people first, while the segment emphasized that despite partisan conflict, quiet bipartisan cooperation still produced much of the session’s enacted legislation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections | Senator Zach Duckworth May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, thank you for being here. >> Thanks for having me. >> Absolutely.
- things, um you have another bill, Senate things, um you have another bill, Senate File<00:04:29.440
- No co-authors at all here in the Senate.
- And they passed And they passed unanimously in the Senate and in the House. That is wild.
- And so, being in the minority in the Senate, and to your point, having both of those bills heard, and
Summary:
The discussion focused on two Minnesota Senate bills authored by the senator: Senate File 4168 and Senate File 4652. SF 4168 would give buyers of investment properties more flexibility in financing, including the ability to roll certain closing costs and lender fees into the loan, with the senator emphasizing that the measure is limited to investment properties and is not intended for primary residences. He stressed that the bill is meant to provide options, not force borrowers into any particular structure, and repeatedly distinguished it from predatory lending, saying it has nothing to do with fraudulent or abusive mortgage practices.
SF 4652 addresses fraud prevention at banks by allowing account holders to designate an additional contact person who can be notified if a bank suspects suspicious activity and cannot reach the account owner. The senator described it as a common-sense, no-cost, anti-fraud measure aimed at early detection and protecting both banks and customers. He said fraud is a widespread problem and that the bill would help institutions act quickly when something appears wrong.
The senator said both bills moved quickly because he wanted to get them heard and passed this session, and he noted that he was the sole author on each. He said the bills passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House. In broader comments, he credited bipartisan relationships and committee cooperation for helping the bills advance, and said the session showed House-Senate collaboration on practical legislation, with more political items being pushed toward compromise and further discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation | Senator Nick Frentz May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, I'm happy to have you here. >> Good to see you, Veronica.
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Um bill for a whole 2-year period. Um bill for a whole 2-year period. - The Senate has funded a nuclear study.
- The energy omnibus bill passed off the floor in the Senate.
- House and Senate have to agree.
Summary:
The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response.
A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts.
The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Motions and Resolutions. Senator Gianaris. >> Good afternoon, Madam President.
- Senator Brouk and recognize Senator Webb on the resolution. >> Secretary will read. >> Resolution J.
- Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick on the resolution. >> Thank you, Madam President.
- I want to thank the sponsor and Senator Webb for bringing this resolution to the floor.
- Senator Bailey on the resolution. >> Thank you, Madam President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s journal and proceeded to a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early business included several motions to discharge Assembly bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, along with a few bills laid aside for the day. The chamber also recalled two bills from the Assembly, restored one bill to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration, and received amendments on two other bills without changing their calendar status.
The Senate then took up a large number of bills across topics including labor, energy, insurance, consumer protection, environmental conservation, health, banking, elections, public service, education, workers’ compensation, criminal justice, local government, and tax law. Most measures passed with broad support, though several drew recorded opposition. Notable debate included Senator Mayer’s explanation for a bill intended to prevent treatment-court participants, including veterans, from losing their driver’s licenses twice after completing diversion programs; Senator Ryan’s support for a bill expanding prosecutors’ ability to treat repeat sexual abuse as persistent abuse; and a sharp exchange on a bill repealing New York’s HIV/STI criminalization law, with Senators Borrello and Chan opposing it and Senator Salazar defending the repeal as necessary to reduce stigma and protect survivors.
The chamber also adopted and recognized several resolutions and guest presentations. Members welcomed the Tri-Valley Secondary School girls cross country champions, Miss America Cassie Donagan and Miss New York Teen Nadia Anwar, and the Hudson High School varsity boys basketball team. Later, the Senate took up a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month, with multiple senators speaking in support of greater awareness, reduced stigma, and improved care for pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers. At the end of the session, the sponsors opened the day’s resolutions for co-sponsorship, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, June 1 at 12 noon, with intervening days designated as legislative days.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- And the vote in committee was 4-0-2. Thank you, Mr. President. >> Thank you, senator.
- The one of the Senate The one of the Senate changes were championed from the Senator from Lamoille, was
- I thank the senator.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator from Windsor.
- Thank you, Senator.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be in order.
- Senator Trumbull, so I give you a break. Thank you for that. Senator Burgess. Senator Davis.
- We will miss also Senator Polsky. I know Senator DiCeglie will miss Senator Polsky as well.
- Have all senators voted? All senators voted.
- Senator Avila. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Pizzo. So at... Senator Avila.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bass [member_23778]. Senator Carter [member_23784]. Senator Connick [member_2684].
- Senator Lambert [member_2693]. Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Lambert [member_2693].
- Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Mizell [member_2868]. Here. Senator Morris [member_23777].
- Senator Reese [member_23772]. Senator Wheat [member_2943]. Present.
- Senator Lambert is here as well. And Senator Lambert is here as well.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/28/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, Senator.
- Senator Perkins Coker, any thoughts? Um, I thank you very much.
- That amendment is to Senate Bill 564. We're making three changes. Yes.
- >> Senator<00:15:49.760>
Bradley >> Senator Bradley >> Senator Bradley >& - We've lost a senator. Um, but where are you?
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 564 reconvened to review a new amendment from Representative DuMont. The amendment cleaned up prior language, added a new section carving out wetland buffers and conservation areas for special exception or conditional use permit treatment, and included an effective-date delay. Senator Murphy noted that agreed-upon language was missing to prevent municipalities from imposing new building or lot-size restrictions before the bill’s effective date, and that language was restored using wording from amendment 2070.
The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, who explained that fire-code concerns centered on road access and dead-end roads, and suggested tying road-length limits to NFPA 1141 so the bill would reference an established standard while preserving existing state fire code provisions on water supply, road widths, slopes, and turnarounds. Members discussed refining the language to say road-length caps must comply with the state fire code and NFPA 1141. Representative Alexander also explained that section 3 would expand by-right treatment for certain subdivision buffers and reduce development costs, while section 4 would require at least conditional use or special exception review for wetland buffers and conservation areas rather than allowing a flat denial.
After a brief pause to resolve concerns, participants agreed to keep section 3 and section 4, with the understanding that the changes struck a balance between lowering housing-development costs and preserving local review and environmental protections. The committee then voted unanimously to support the agreement, seconded by Rainforth, and the chair said the revised amendment would be sent to OLS for final drafting.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Dabo.
- Moved by Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham.
- And after Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Herald
- By Senator Dabba, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Dabble.
- Move by Senator Fernando, from Senator Harkam, by Senator Harkham, second by Senator Harkham, second
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of bills and chapter amendments, largely under the Education Law, Insurance Law, General Business Law, Social Services Law, Election Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and related statutes. The transcript reflects repeated motions and seconds, with members generally voting in favor and no recorded opposition on most items. Bills reported included measures sponsored by Senators Prasad, Martinez, Krueger, Serrano, CUNY, Gianaris, Harckham, Fernandez, and others, along with several technical amendments to prior laws and chapter acts.
Among the topics referenced were education-related changes, insurance and business regulation, veterans services, housing finance, election law, labor and civil rights matters, mental hygiene and health provisions, retirement and social security, property tax and state finance updates, and amendments to older chapters and laws. The meeting also included reports on bills affecting vehicle and traffic law, military law, environmental conservation, and local or municipal law provisions. The transcript is noisy and repetitive, but the overall pattern is that the committee advanced a broad slate of legislation.
No substantive testimony or debate is captured in the transcript beyond the motions, seconds, and the repeated statement that bills were reported, often “in favor” or “all in favor.” The session concluded with the remaining items being reported and “all pieces of business for today being adjourned.”
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate please come to order. Senator from Chittenden. Thank you, Mr. President.
- that the Senate bears with me. that the Senate bears with me.
- hope the Senate would concur. >> I recognize the senator from Grand Isle, Senator Brennan, for the report
- hope the Senate would concur. >> I recognize the senator from Grand Isle, Senator Brennan, for the report
- senator from Essex. senator from Essex.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-28 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The conferees are Senator Watson, Senator Hardy, and Senator Beck.
- Senator Ken, yes. >> Senator Clarkson, yes. >> Senator Coll, no. >> Senator Cummings, yes. >> Senator
- Senator Brew. Yes. Senator Beck. Senator Benson. Senator Benson. Yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bard.
- Senator, Senator, Senator, yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bond, yes.
- President, I would move that pending announcements, the Senate stand in adjournment until 2 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy will come to
- Senators Reyes. Senator Reyes: Present. Senator Blakespear: Present. Senator Choi: Here.
- Senator Troy: Here. Senator McNerney: Here. Thank you. We have a quorum.
- We have concluded the agenda for today's hearing, Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2.
- Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 2 is adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under motions, resolutions, and notices, Senator McNerney, you're recognized.
- Senate Bill 1050 by Senator Ashby and Equity to Consumer Protection. Senator.
- Senate Bill 1373 by Senator Grove and act relating to criminal procedure. Senator. Senator.
- Secretary, please read: Senate Resolution 94, Senate Bill 1430, 867, 894, 900, 962, 1022, 1047, 1053,
- Senator Reyes: Budget Sub 2 will be meeting in Room 2200 in swing space, O Street Building, 10 minutes
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Archeleta, Senator Chao Bogh. Any additional questions or comments?
- Thank you so much, Senator Ochoa Bogh, for your comments.
- We have a motion by Senator Chao Bogh, and thank you.
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education is adjourned.
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education is adjourned.