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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- someone slips and falls at the polling someone slips and falls at the polling place,<00:16:27.519
- Additionally, we are facing several high-layer barriers of poll closure, poll relocation in Perry County
- We have a poll that is facing mold that has not been voted on to be moved, and the poll workers are on
- We are facing several high-layer barriers of poll closure, poll relocation in Perry County.
- We have a poll that is facing mold that has not been voted on to be moved, and the poll workers are on
Bills:
HB541
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, 923, senate, all
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/17/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- You know there are the DMV records supposed to be available at the polling place?
- At the polling place. Yes. You know, I don't know the answer to that question.
- At the polling place. Yes. You know, I don't know the answer to that question.
- At the polling place. Yes. You know, I don't know the answer to that question.
- At the polling place. Yes. You know, I don't know the answer to that question.
SC
South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Jun 25th, 2026
South Carolina House Floor Meeting
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The House or the Senate Government Operations Committee had this bill originally, and we did a straw poll
- earlier this... and we did a straw poll earlier this afternoon and by a vote of 5-0-0 voice support
- Um, the important part up front, I just took a straw poll with my committee, your... ...your committee
- Um, straw poll... ...legislatures to deal with.
- Um, straw poll was I think four to two, maybe four to three. >> Are you ready for the question?
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- This portal will allow voters to review their registration, view sample ballots, find polling places,
- Even when my dad passed away, we found his poll tax card that he kept in a box when he passed away in
- Even when my dad passed away, we found his poll tax card that he kept in a box when he passed away in
- She wouldn't be able to get to the polls. She wouldn't understand. I think about all of that.
- Senator Titus referenced a poll that showed how some voters were thinking about the election.
Bills:
AB49, AB169, AB188, AB284, AB296, AB306, AB356, AB366, AB467, AB499, AB515, AB540, AB542, AB595
Keywords:
educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, health insurance, speech-language pathology, stuttering, rehabilitative services, habilitative services, coverage requirements, health plans, retired public employees, subsidy, Medicare, health reimbursement arrangement, Public Employees' Benefits Program
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Evening Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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place, an election judge in a polling place, an election judge in a polling - I know in some jurisdictions that use the electronic poll pads, the poll pad when the voter checks in
- <00:21:28.680>
when electronic poll pads, the poll pad when electronic poll pads, the poll - They show up at their polling place and there is no record of them.
- show up at their polling place and there show up at their polling place and there is<00:30:14.440>
Summary:
The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote.
The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722.
Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a mother of 10, and I've also worked the polls.
- As someone who has worked the polls, I can tell you the biggest stress points aren't political.
- I told her a story that I got my sister and my mother to both volunteer and work as poll workers, and
- It was also 50 years ago that I volunteered as a college student to work at the polls.
- It was also 50 years ago that I volunteered as a college student to work at the polls.
Bills:
S0014, S0016, S0024, S0052, S0308, S0504, S0506, S0564, S0572, S0590, S0594, S0806, S1396, S7020, S7024, S7026
Keywords:
negligence, settlement, police conduct, municipal liability, personal injury, compensation, injuries, Miami-Dade County, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493
Summary:
The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg.
Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed.
The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/10/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:15:06.680>
place voted on game day in the polling place voted on game day in the polling - After the polls close on Election Day, counties compile election results from the polling places and
- After the polls close on Election Day, counties compile election results from the polling places and
- After the polls close on Election Day, counties compile election results from the polling places and
- <00:32:39.840>
place Precinct boundaries and polling place Precinct boundaries and polling
Summary:
The Minnesota House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee met to begin its session with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview from Secretary of State Steve Simon and elections director Paul Linnell on the state’s elections administration and budget needs. Simon said the office’s committee-jurisdiction budget request was for the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) election security grant match: Minnesota received about $1 million in federal funds in 2024 and needs a $200,000 state match to unlock the money for election security navigator work. He also previewed the office’s broader presentation on the 2024 election, outreach efforts, and election security.
Simon described the 2024 election cycle as successful, saying his administrative goals were high turnout and low drama. He reported that Minnesota had very high turnout in the November election, with more than 3.27 million ballots cast and about 76.4% turnout, and noted that more than 1.3 million voters cast ballots before Election Day. He also highlighted outreach and accessibility efforts, including the Students Voting Program, Youth Day at the Capitol, National Voter Registration Day activities, expanded online voter tools in additional languages, and work to inform eligible Minnesotans about the Restore the Vote law for people leaving prison. He emphasized that elections are a team effort carried out largely by counties, cities, townships, and election judges.
Linnell then explained the state’s election administration structure and responsibilities, including the Statewide Voter Registration System, candidate filing and election reporting systems, voting equipment certification, and post-election performance reviews. He said counties are central to voter registration updates and ballot preparation, and noted that in 2024 there were a handful of counties with ballot errors that required court action, with a vendor process change identified as a contributing factor. Committee members asked for more detail on the number and identity of the affected counties. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- on primary day and I go to a polling on primary day and I go to a polling location location location
- The poll workers who get injured file for county workers' compensation.
- Thank you. their voters to the polls and vote for their voters to the polls and vote for the<00:45:20.079
- But I'm a poll worker. I'm a volunteer poll worker. I've done that since right after 2020.
- So, I think it would actually make it easier on poll workers, speaking as a poll worker myself that has
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill proposes Minnesota constitutional amendment to fund affordable housing 4/8/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a poll to ask Minnesotans to decide.
- /c> poll and say, "Hey, poll and say, "Hey, how<00:26:44.160>
do <00:26:44.240>you <00:26 - It's a poll to ask Minnesotans a poll. It's a poll to ask Minnesotans to<00:27:21.000>
decide. - And you talked a little bit about polls, and we had a debate on the floor about allowing a poll for the
- /c><00:30:34.440>
um, about allowing a poll for the, um, about allowing a poll for the, um, housing
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3279, the “Our Future Starts at Home” constitutional amendment, which would ask voters to approve a 3/8 of 1% statewide sales tax increase to create a dedicated housing revenue stream. Chair Howard said the proposal is intended to address Minnesota’s housing shortage through predictable, long-term funding, estimated at about $400 million annually for 25 years, and would be administered through a council that would fund housing vouchers, rental and supportive housing, and affordable homeownership.
Supportive testimony came from coalition and nonprofit advocates, including Nelima Sitati Munene, Ben Helvick Anderson, Dakota Morgan, and Chris Berggren. They argued that Minnesota’s housing crisis requires permanent, sustained investment rather than one-time grants, and said the amendment could produce thousands of vouchers, supportive housing units, rental units, and starter homes over time. Testifiers also emphasized the need for community voice and lived-experience representation in how funds are distributed, and described the bill as a way to prevent homelessness and stabilize families statewide.
Several members raised concerns that the proposal would add another regressive tax burden on residents already struggling with affordability. Representatives Johnson, Nash, Dotseth, and Myers argued that sales taxes hit lower-income Minnesotans hardest and said the state should focus more on zoning, regulatory reform, and other cost reductions instead of new taxes. Chair Howard responded that housing costs themselves are already highly regressive and that both policy reform and public investment are needed. The bill was laid over and no vote was taken.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:12:37.079>
what <00:12:37.240>did Voters showed up to the polls. - where uh somebody stories from the polls where uh somebody was<00:17:43.080>
only <00:17:43.280 - <01:28:13.679>
and getting turned away at the polls and getting turned away at the polls and - a uh a ballot at the polling a uh a ballot at the polling place<03:12:23.160>
an <03:12:23.319 - I normally walk to the polls.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Visit the MN House at the Minnesota State Fair! Aug 22nd, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and who doesn't, stop by the House of Representatives booth and take our annual legislative opinion poll
- And take our annual legislative opinion poll.
- Was it an easy poll to take? >> Yes. >> Absolutely.
- issues worth putting your time in and, you know, sharing what you think. >> What do you think of the poll
- The House booth has more to offer than just our opinion poll.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, Senator Yarborough just joined us, so we'll take up Tab 1, SB 564, on student volunteers at polling
- interest so in the future they would be poll workers.
- high school students who are registered or pre-registered, do they have volunteer options now at the polls
- Do they have volunteer options now at the polls? Do they volunteer?
- really opens the avenue for these students to be able to participate on a volunteer basis at the polling
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills, along with a block of gubernatorial confirmations. Senate Bill 572, by Senator Harrell, updated ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” would include foster parents and foster children; the Commission on Ethics supported the change as a recommendation, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414, by Senator Bracey Davis, would have allowed campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, but the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance and temporarily postponed it.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 500, by Senator Avila, which would provide FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices through the election and transition period. Senators raised questions about definitions, current protections, and public disclosure of travel information; despite some opposition over taxpayer funding, the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 620, by Senator Mayfield, required candidates to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship when qualifying for office; testimony from a dual citizen criticized the bill as unnecessary and stigmatizing, while supporters framed it as transparency. The bill also passed favorably.
Chair Gates then presented CS for SB 92, creating whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge, including remedies for retaliation; the Commission on Ethics supported it and it passed favorably. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments en bloc. Finally, Senate Bill 564, by Senator Yarborough, would allow registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; testimony from a supervisor of elections and advocacy groups supported the civics benefit, a senator asked about how it would interact with existing community service requirements, and the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 7th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, poll the committee. Chairman Sorvaag? Aye. Senator Conley? Aye. Senator Thomas? Aye.
- If not, poll the committee. Chairman Sorvaag, Senator Conley, aye.
- Okay, poll the committee. Okay, poll the committee. Chairman Sorvaag, aye. Senator Conley, aye.
- Poll the committee. Okay, poll the committee. Chairman Sorvaag, aye. Senator Conley, aye.
- Poll the committee. Chairman Sorvog, aye. Senator Conley, aye. Senator Thomas, aye.
Keywords:
ethics commission, immunity, conflict of interest, complaints, public officials, transparency, legislative action, criminal prosecution, complaint resolution, HB 1600, immigration law clinic, University of North Dakota, UND Law, law school clinic, legal aid, immigration attorney, student clinic, pro bono, immigration legal services, caseload limit
Summary:
The committee reconvened to continue work on water-related appropriations and related bills, with the chair emphasizing the need to move the water bill to conference committee soon because of differences with the House. Members reviewed project funding levels and carryover balances across several water projects, including NAWS, Southwest, Valley City, Cirrus River flood control, Hart River, Redder water supply, municipal and rural water, general water, and discretionary funding. The discussion focused on reduced revenue forecasts, the use of a $150 million line of credit as a working assumption, and concerns about large carryover amounts and piling up cash. No final changes were made to the water funding numbers, but the chair said the committee would revisit the bill after further cleanup of the draft language.
The committee then took up House Bill 1600, which would create an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota law school. Members agreed the program should be treated as a one-time pilot rather than ongoing general fund spending, so they adopted an amendment changing the $400,000 appropriation to one-time funding from the strategic investment fund. The amended bill passed unanimously, and Senator Meyer was assigned to carry it.
House Bill 1417, dealing with parole and probation-related policy, was also amended. The committee removed Section 8, which eliminated the bill’s appropriations language, based on testimony that the referenced funding was already included elsewhere in the budget. The amended bill then passed unanimously. The committee also discussed possible future amendments to water study language, including earlier reporting deadlines and a proposal to require larger new water project requests to go through the Water Topics Overview Committee before being introduced, but no final action was taken on those concepts. Several other bills, including the AI-related House Bill 1448 and law enforcement bonus bill 1193, were left for later consideration.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- place and new polling places there.
- place and new polling places there.
- place and new polling places there.
- Signs the city can put out saying this polling place has been changed.
- Um, some places needed larger polling Um, some places needed larger polling places<00:31:02.960>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/9/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And also I think there are additional polling locations and other activities that were put in statute
- And and for me that there have been people denied a ballot and I've had to leave the polling location
- I want everyone to be able to come to a polling place and have a ballot so they could vote.
- Because going to the polls, the polling place is good enough.
- Because going to the polls, the polling place is good enough.
Keywords:
flag display, residential property rights, homeowners association, HOA, covenants, restrictive covenant, deed restriction, subdivision regulation, local ordinance, rental agreement, property rights, patriotic display, United States flag, Minnesota flag, POW/MIA flag, military flags, armed forces flag, Blue Star flag, Gold Star flag, common interest community
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Oversight REVISED - HB3852 -Added Mar 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Government Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman. 3852 basically clarifies some gray area between the party-provided list for poll workers and
- For volunteer poll workers, the ratio is currently 3 to 1.
- In Oklahoma County, there are 284 precincts, which means there should be close to 900 names for poll
- To the poll ranks to find the poll workers. That's basically what it is.
- The question was that those precinct workers or volunteers are actually paid poll workers, correct?
Bills:
HB1739, HB1784, HB1889, HB2116, HB2206, HB3625, HB2939, HB3028, HB3265, HB3313, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3420, HB3588, HB3748, HB3721, HB3852, HB4132, HB4263, HB4303, HB4311, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434
Keywords:
retirement, law enforcement, disability benefits, pension system, Oklahoma, education reform, local control, student outcomes, curriculum changes, school funding, public retirement systems, pension, retirement benefits, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, inflation adjustment, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, firefighters pension, police pension
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- As there have been some polling that I'm not aware of. Go ahead and clarify if you would.
- The first poll we're gonna do, we're gonna talk about the 235,053 votes over that past state question
- I'm not aware of any follow-up polls. She waves. You are recognized. Thank you.
- But would I'm not aware of any polling data.
- But I would certainly take your word for any polling data that you may have. Any other questions?
Keywords:
firearm rights restoration, nonviolent felons, Oklahoma firearm laws, gun ownership, pardon, expungement, public safety, transportation of inmates, Department of Corrections, correctional facilities, sentencing, health records, firefighters, sex offenders, employment restrictions, Oklahoma laws, bomb, explosive device, incendiary device, simulated bomb
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're making it easy for our poll workers to identify this at the polls, and, you know, they're having
- Because history has taught us exactly what a poll tax looks like.
- It was not always a fee from a clerk at a polling place.
- Because history has taught us exactly what a poll tax looks like.
- It was not always a fee from a clerk at a polling place.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills.
Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package.
The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Eight - Tuesday, May 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and that I find very appropriate, but I can't be at 11 polling places at once.
- As I was looking at all my polling places, we’ll be in the street. We really will be in the street.
- It’ll just be no one at the polls. So I’m going to have to vote no on this one.
- Like I said, looking at all my polls, I’ll just be in the streets. Thank you.” “Thank you.
- So these things are already being done out in the polls now, the 25 feet.