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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-17-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- He said they have not seen a lot of ICE and Customs and Border Patrol here in Kentucky, but that it has
- haven't seen a lot of ICE and<00:13:34.040>
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Patrol <00:13:35.000>here <00:13:35.160>in and Customs and Border - Patrol here in and Customs and Border Patrol here in Kentucky,<00:13:35.640>
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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Customs and Border Protection agents in the state of Minnesota, offered by Representative Donahue of
- Customs and Border Protection agents in the state of Minnesota, offered by Representative Donahue of
- Customs and Border Protection agents in the state of Minnesota.
- Customs and Border Protection agents in the state of Minnesota. >> Now, this resolution has been read
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional by Rep. Chris Keyser centered on Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” using the poem as a reflection on legislative choices, compromise, and service to the common good. After the devotional, the chamber took up a large slate of introductions, with 21 House bills read by number only after a successful motion to suspend the rules. The House also read HR12, a resolution supporting the principles behind Gov. Phil Scott’s statement regarding federal ICE and CBP activity in Minnesota, and placed it on the calendar for action the next legislative day.
The House then concurred in JRS38, a joint Senate resolution setting weekend adjournment for January 30, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 3, 2026. During announcements, members recognized guests from Third Act Vermont, wished the member from Burlington a happy birthday, invited members to a Universal Health Care Caucus meeting, and promoted an evening Farmers Night performance. The House also voted to rescind journalization and expunge remarks previously entered by the member from Swanton from Friday’s House Journal.
In orders of the day, the House rejected concurrence with the Senate’s further proposal of amendment to S.23, an act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections, and instead requested a committee of conference; the chair appointed Reps. Byron, Hango, and Waters Evans as conferees. The chamber then passed H532, relating to mandatory retirement of college professors. It also adopted the committee’s strike-all amendment to H270, relating to confidentiality for peer support counseling among emergency service providers, after favorable 11-0 committee action; the bill was then ordered to third reading. Finally, the House amended and ordered to third reading H516, approving amendments to the charter of the town of Essex, after discussion of charter changes including select board vacancies, moderator procedures, town appointments, accounting requirements, and related technical updates. The House then adjourned until January 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- One-third of the state's population living within its borders, including 110,000 living in unincorporated
- Senate Bill 257, an act relating to border security, creating the Office of Border Security, providing
- powers and duties, allowing for the creation of the Border Security Fund, making appropriations, and
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Jan 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- TRUMP IS CLOSING OUR BORDERS, PROTECTING OUR SOVEREIGNTY AND MORE IMPORTANTLY HE HAS THE BACKUP OF LAW-ENFORCEMENT
- FOR THOSE 14, 15 AND 16-YEAR-OLD YOUNG WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN TRAFFICKED ACROSS THE BORDER TO HAVE IN GOOD
- SOME SORT OF CRIME AND BECAUSE THEY ARE HERE ILLEGALLY BECAUSE THEY ARE EITHER IN AND OVERSTAY OR A BORDER
- SO WHAT PEOPLE MAY NOT BE AWARE OF IS HE'S HELPING PATROLLING THE BORDERS RIGHT NOW.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Environment and natural resources committee hears HF8 - Pt. 1 2/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the government relations director for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- I'm the government relations director for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- I'm the government relations director for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- The Pollution Control Agency very much appreciates the intent of the legislation here.
- from from uh from the pollution control from from uh from the pollution control agency<00:59:19.319
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Proposed grant program aims to help solve more gun crimes 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't care about what the border is. They don't care if they're going to other cities.
- They don't care about what the border is. They don't care if they're going to other cities.
- They don't care about what the border is. They don't care if they're going to other cities.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So people resort to working in border towns... ...in the Navajo Nation, and there we do have very little
- which are garages, and they're scattered about on the Navajo, and so people resort to working in border
- So you heard about it, and this is the reason why people come to work in these border towns, sleeping
Keywords:
HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages, tax revenue, broadband, infrastructure, secondary businesses, tertiary businesses
Summary:
The committee began with short presentations highlighting historic sites in Prescott, including the Arizona Pioneer Home and the First Territorial Governor’s Mansion/Charlotte Hall Museum, framed as ways to showcase rural districts and Arizona history. Members discussed the importance of using committee time to feature district-specific projects and tourism assets before moving to legislation.
The main action was on HB 2804, a bill creating a state rural development and housing tax credit tied to the federal low-income housing tax credit for projects in counties under 800,000 population. Supporters, including the sponsor, the mayor of Flagstaff, housing developers, and other local officials, argued the credit would help finance affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents in rural areas where projects are otherwise not feasible. Opponents, including the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argued the program is inefficient, difficult to police, and disproportionately benefits intermediaries and developers. After extended questioning and debate about whether the bill truly helps veterans and seniors, the committee passed HB 2804 on a 7-0 vote.
The committee then heard HB 2388, which directs the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers and report findings to the governor and legislature. The sponsor described it as a data-gathering measure to inform future policy, while supporters said it could help assess energy and job impacts, especially for Hispanic workers. One member suggested adding information on utility-rate impacts and waste/storage issues through amendment. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise in support of H.R. 23 on behalf of the Republican Caucus, which supports a secure southern border
- . is something that Cesar Chavez was a leader in supporting a secure southern border.
- Opposing illegal immigration and supporting a secure southern border.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General, Department of Justice. Jan 29th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, we have seen every town become a border town and every state a border state.
- She realizes that this border security is national security, and they're going to have to work hand in
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an attempt to undermine local control, as it is the responsibility of the community to determine
- as it is the responsibility of control as it is the responsibility of the<00:30:39.679>
community - And if I know that this bill takes away our cherished local control...
- The public employee can't control how that's done.
- Employees can't control that, but that kind of action would be encompassed as electioneering, would be
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- So, quality control. Quality control, absolutely.
- It could happen to any of us for reasons beyond our control.
- It could happen to any of us for reasons beyond our control.
- The unbalanced hormones, the disconnection with reality—I had lost all control of my character.
- No mother should be jailed for an act she couldn't control.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with much of the discussion focused on housing stability and maternal mental health. On H. 1924/S. 1171, supporters including Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Jim O’Day, physicians, advocates, and people with lived experience urged the committee to create legal protections and treatment pathways for defendants who experienced postpartum psychosis or other perinatal mood disorders within 12 months of giving birth. Testimony emphasized that these conditions are rare but severe, often treatable, and can lead to tragic outcomes if criminalized rather than addressed through screening, expert evaluation, treatment, and, in some cases, resentencing or mitigation. Committee members asked about diagnosis years after the fact and how the Illinois law has worked; witnesses said retrospective diagnosis is possible and that the Illinois model has led to some successful resentencing petitions and broader awareness.
Housing-related bills drew substantial testimony. On H. 1983/S. 1071, witnesses described “zombie” subordinate mortgages that were sold years after borrowers believed they had been resolved, then resurfaced with large balances and foreclosure threats. Supporters said the bill would require disclosures and court review to prevent unlawful servicing and foreclosure practices. On H. 1952, advocates from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, tenants, and legal services providers backed a permanent statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, citing data showing strong tenant outcomes and the importance of quality control, multilingual outreach, and full representation. On H. 1895/S. 1184, testimony supported codifying a two-tier summary process in eviction court and prohibiting defaults at the initial case-management stage. On H. 1883, a small property owner supported rent escrow as a way to protect landlords from bad-faith nonpayment while preserving tenant rights.
The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing discriminatory housing covenants, tenant oversight, and homelessness. On H. 1762/S. 1080, a housing advocate supported removing void restrictive covenants from deeds, describing the Dirty Deeds Project and the lingering harm of racist language in property records. On H. 1814, tenants and advocates described harassment, retaliation, security problems, and lack of accountability in subsidized housing, arguing for an Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Attorney General’s Office. On S. 1120, multiple witnesses supported a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, saying it would affirm the right to rest and seek shelter, reduce criminalization, and extend anti-discrimination protections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I see this as enshrining even further and solidifying even further party control of the government.
- They will just have to pay for something they can't control.
- I said AI-driven tools, controlled by the educators in the building.
- Code relating to local control of retail marijuana stores by counties.
- And then it also claims on page 15, the General Assembly controls the zoning power.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 090 Apr 14th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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into state, moved across the border into state, moved across the border into - They just moved right across the border there.
- They just moved right across the border there.
- They just moved right across the border there.
- Right across the border there.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received a series of messages on bills that had been correctly printed, engrossed, re-engrossed, revised, or transmitted from the House and Revisor. The chamber also introduced and laid over several resolutions, including SJR 22 on Plastic Pollution Awareness Week, SJR 23 recognizing Young Americans Bank and the Young Americans Center for Financial Education, and SR 006 for National Donate Life Month. The Senate then paused for personal privilege remarks recognizing military families and public safety telecommunicators, including a gubernatorial proclamation designating April 12–18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
On the consent calendar, the Senate passed SB 20, concerning child care provider licensing and related regulatory changes, with four no votes, and SB 137, concerning administrative burden reduction, unanimously. The chamber also passed SB 140, exempting certain drugs from affordability reviews, by a 20-15 vote; SB 141, concerning optional wildlife-related motor vehicle registration fees and wildlife crossings, by a 28-7 vote; SB 143, updating the name of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee, by a 23-12 vote; HB 1332, concerning the legislative department cash fund, unanimously; HB 1333, concerning payment of legislative department expenses, unanimously; and SB 80, creating the cradle-to-career grant program, by a 31-4 vote. SB 90 was laid over until April 14.
The Senate also adopted a third-reading amendment to HB 1331, reducing the appropriation further, and then passed HB 1331 on third reading by a 33-2 vote. In general orders, the Senate laid over HB 1071, SB 134, and HB 1084 to later dates. The committee then took up HB 1126, dealing with firearms dealer requirements, where the sponsor described new security, reporting, recordkeeping, and enforcement provisions; opponents argued it would burden small businesses and drive dealers out of state. Amendment L58, which would have required a small business impact analysis, failed, and the transcript cuts off amid debate on amendment L59, which would require a public stakeholder meeting before finalizing the rules.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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in we can't control everything in we can't control everything in - And that's the legislature's control.
- <00:52:56.880>
People <00:52:57.120>are self-control challenges. - People are self-control challenges.
- Uh, this can go beyond the borders of the country even.
Keywords:
trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- This threat, this threat that’s metastasizing with our opponents over the southwest border, we have to
- In March, the DEA formally added bromazolam to the federal schedule of controlled substances.
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What <00:30:18.960>this <00:30:19.200>does, controlled substances - What this does, controlled substances.
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hear <00:43:03.599>it control unit, you oftentimes hear it control unit
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are some that believe that we should have an open border.
- Customs and Border Protection as well as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- And I'd like members to welcome State Controller Cohen to the floor. Welcome, Controller Cohen.
- Controller Cohen to the floor. Welcome, Controller Cohen.
- Assembly Bill 1612 by Assembly Member Alanis, an act relating to controlled substances.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, approved dispensing with the previous day’s journal, and then took up a long third-reading file. Early procedural actions included moving AB 1589 to the inactive file and continuing reconsideration items. The chamber then considered a series of bills largely focused on immigration enforcement, detention, worker protections, child care, voting access, and related public services.
Several immigration-related measures passed, including AB 2393 on damages for false imprisonment/arrest, AB 1994 on an immigrant victims’ rights and resources card, AB 1929 on health plan investment disclosures, AB 1633 imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, AB 1650 requiring decals on rental vehicles used for enforcement, AB 1655 protecting CalWORKs benefits when a child is detained, and AB 1896 disqualifying people who participated in immigration enforcement from certain public employment. AB 2230, which would bar immigration enforcement near polling places and child care facilities, also passed after extensive debate. Supporters framed these bills as accountability and protection for vulnerable communities; opponents argued they targeted federal law enforcement, were unnecessary, or raised constitutional concerns. AB 1851 on statewide school mental-health guidance also passed unanimously.
After the midday recess, the Assembly returned and continued with more bills tied to immigration impacts and child welfare. AB 2379 passed with urgency, requiring child care providers to be informed of constitutional rights and trained on protections when confronted by immigration enforcement. AB 2460 passed to update school behavioral-health referral protocols for students affected by immigration enforcement trauma. AB 2495 passed to expand prohibitions on employer immigration-related threats, and AB 2662 was presented as a way for California to monitor and document federal enforcement actions and report on their community impacts. Throughout the day, the floor featured repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real problems or were political messaging, but the measures that came to a vote generally advanced with majority support.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I have yet to get up to the Canadian border, but in so doing have actually sat in on classes and their
- I have yet to get up to the Canadian border, but in so doing have actually sat in on classes and their
- Canadian border, but in so doing have actually sat in on classes and their treatment.
- Reports indicate that up to 87% of those under correctional control are under community supervision and
- Reports indicate that up to 87% of those under correctional control are under community supervision and
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So if Rochester cannot find a way to control these costs, this is going to be a contributing factor to
- So if Rochester cannot find a way to control these costs, this is going to be a contributing factor to
- and failed twice to increase our borders and failed twice to increase our<00:44:47.640>
operating - to offer rigorous and locally controlled to offer rigorous and locally controlled options<01:17:
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Summary:
The Senate Education Policy Committee met under a co-chair arrangement and heard opening remarks emphasizing civility, direct testimony from school leaders, and a focus on whether state policy is meeting student needs in the least intrusive and most cost-effective way. Chair Coleman asked testifiers to keep remarks brief and policy-focused, and the committee began with a series of superintendents describing local budget pressures and the cumulative impact of state mandates.
Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Corey McIntyre said the district, the state’s largest, is serving about 37,000 students and faces a roughly $26 million deficit even after major reductions, including cutting about $44 million and roughly 250 central office jobs. He cited rising costs tied to compensation, special education and multilingual cross-subsidies, unemployment, paid leave, READ Act implementation, student/staff safety and K-3 discipline requirements, and transportation, saying the district still faces about $50 million in mandate-related shortfalls and may need to reduce class size and student supports. Senator Kunesh responded that summer unemployment claims are paid from a separate state budget line, not the district general fund, and asked about paid leave costs; McIntyre and the chair clarified the district’s concern was the possibility of future costs if state funding ends.
Prior Lake-Savage Superintendent Michael Thomas said district revenues are rising only about 2.5% to 3% while expenses are growing 5% or more, driven by inflation and vendor costs. He argued that the state’s inflationary funding tie should be maintained, and asked for an increase in local optional aid of $250 per pupil and more flexibility for districts that struggle to pass local levies. Minnetonka Superintendent David Law argued that schools are being asked to absorb broader community burdens, including food and mental health needs, while still being judged on academics and graduation; he said REACT funding fell short, forcing the district to shift reading funds to staff development, and urged the committee not to roll mandates forward without funding. Fergus Falls Superintendent Jeff Drake said expanded unemployment, earned sick and safe time, and paid family leave are creating staffing and budget challenges for rural districts, estimating unemployment costs could reach $240,000 annually and sick and safe time about $25,000, with added difficulty recruiting support staff and substitutes. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- together on this bill, which is a very strong bill and is going to help create opportunities for home, border
- to border, across the state of Minnesota. have a member discussion on the bill as have a member discussion
- create opportunities for home<00:34:44.879>
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across <00:34:46.240>the Home, border to border, across the state of
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They are located on the border of Canada, three hours away from the nearest teacher prep facility.
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Keywords:
education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district