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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to bring up SF856 on House Floor 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a couple of reasons why I am going to recommend that we do that we vote no on the motion to declare
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an vote no on the motion to declare an vote no on the motion to declare an - So, members, I'm going to recommend a no vote on this motion to declare an urgency so that we can continue
- So, I ask the members of this body to vote no on the suspension and declaring the urgency to bring this
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- HR 58 is a resolution that declares the month of October 2025 as California Promotoras Month.
- And members, H.R. 58 is a resolution that declares the month of October 2025 as California Promotoras
- Please join me in voting aye to declare October 2025 as California Promotoras Month.
- Please join me in voting aye to declare October 2025 as California Promotoras Month.
- Assembly Bill 1255 by the Committee on Education, an act relating to pupil instruction, declaring the
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a long consent and concurrence calendar. Early procedural actions included moving several bills to the inactive file, waiving the floor amendment deadline for certain measures, rescinding prior action on SB 733, and approving a motion to withdraw AB 710 from committee to the third reading file by a 42-12 vote. The chamber also re-referred AB 406 to Labor and Employment and later AB 754 to Housing, while taking up numerous Senate and Assembly measures out of order to accommodate authors and guests.
The body adopted several resolutions recognizing October 2025 as California Promotoras Month (HR 58), National Fried Rice Day and National Rice Month (HR 71), Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (HR 70), and All California Day (HR 67). Members also concurred in Senate amendments on a wide range of bills covering insurance, horses, emergency vehicles, health facilities, restitution, education, tribal regalia at graduation, behavioral health, air pollution, energy, dams, greenhouse gases, foster youth, court interpreters, tenancy language access, patient privacy notices, discrimination in school facility rentals, hospital visitation rights, diversion, agriculture, insurance studies, electricity, and environmental stewardship. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew recorded noes.
Several higher-profile policy bills drew debate. SB 694 on veteran claim assistance generated the most extensive discussion, with supporters arguing it would stop predatory, unaccredited companies from charging veterans for VA claims help, and opponents warning it could reduce veterans’ choices and should be paired with broader fixes to county VSO access; the bill ultimately passed 46-0. Other notable actions included concurrence on SB 576 limiting loud streaming ads, SB 512 on transportation tax initiatives, and SB 785 creating a tax credit for durable medical equipment for children with complex medical needs. The Assembly also concurred in SB 250 on Medi-Cal provider directories, SB 831 on the Geological Survey, SB 788 on CPA regulation, SB 456 on muralist licensing, SB 72 on the California Water Plan, SB 76 on used-car fee protections, SB 246 on rural health workforce support, SB 484 on coastal affordable housing, SB 680 on sex offender registration, SB 695 on climate-resilient highway projects, and SB 783 on outdoor advertising. Votes were overwhelmingly favorable across the board, with the chamber repeatedly adopting Senate amendments and resolutions by voice vote or recorded roll call.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
House in Special Session D Apr 28th, 2026
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare
- Of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare that Representatives
- Representative Robinson W. moves that the House find and declare that Representatives Holly, Scott, and
Summary:
The House convened in special session with prayer, a moment of silence for former Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mettier Bowen, the Pledge of Allegiance, and confirmation of a quorum. The clerk read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which added two subjects to the call: legislation protecting Floridians from artificial intelligence harms, including an AI Bill of Rights and possible public-records exemptions during early investigations, and legislation on medical freedoms similar to Senate Bill 1756. The special session was set to run from April 28 to May 1, 2026.
The chamber then seated and swore in three new members: Representatives Hillary Holley, Samantha Scott, and Emily Gregory. The House adopted motions accepting their certifications as prima facie evidence of election and declaring them duly elected and qualified members. Guests of the new members were recognized in the chamber.
Speaker Pro Tem Duggan outlined the House’s approach to the special session, saying the House had received the Governor’s proposed redistricting maps and intended to bring them to the floor for consideration the next day. He also said that, because no bills had been filed on the other topics in the call before the special session began, those issues would not be taken up. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or upon call of the chair.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee REVISED: SB1262 added pursuant to Speaker's waiver of 48 hr rule Apr 8th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Members wishing to vote or change your vote, declare the vote.
- Declare the vote. I'm just waiting for you to close it. Right, giving you filling your time.
- I declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, members of the committee.
Keywords:
school funding, general fund carryover, State Aid, educational finance, budget penalties, emergency clause, tuition waiver, human trafficking, education, higher learning access, victims' rights, Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant, higher education, financial aid, income eligibility, student grants, scholarships, capital improvements, teacher incentives, Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (10-21-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The funding for replacing disasters.
- They give it up every day when we have natural disasters and we take, uh, you know, our displaced, uh
- They give it up every day when we have natural disasters and we take, uh, you know, our displaced, uh
- They give it up every day when we have natural disasters and we take, uh, you know, our displaced, uh
- They give it up every day when we have natural disasters and we take, uh, you know, our displaced, uh
Keywords:
Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13
Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40
Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion.
The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years.
During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- know, because it says on our bill summary that this practice is allowed for properties in qualified disaster
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if <00:53 - But, to my knowledge, qualified disaster areas is the only situation in which we've allowed the value
- But, to my knowledge, qualified disaster areas is the only situation in which we've allowed the value
Keywords:
Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Rising seas, diminishing coral reefs, and increasingly frequent natural disasters remind us daily of
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which emergencies um and and disasters which emergencies um and and disasters - So hopefully, and this year, sadly, the natural disasters, fires, floods, and other climate shocks are
- /c> hopefully and this year sadly the hopefully and this year sadly the natural<01:37:40.520>
disasters - fires floods and other natural disasters fires floods and other climate<01:37:43.080>
shocks <
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare
- of Representatives. ...of the Constitution of the State of Florida, I move that the House find and declare
- Representative Robinson W. moves that the House find and declare that Representatives Holley, Scott,
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget 3rd Revision: SB2060 laid over 4/6, added to today's agenda Apr 7th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote. Representative of 29 and zero nay were reported out with the do pass.
- Declare the vote. Chairman Caldwell with 27 and 2 nay. We'll report your bills passed.
- Declare the vote. Speaker with 28 and zero nay. We'll report that out with a due pass.
Keywords:
research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- case management program as well as the rental assistance program post-Maui disaster.
- It was created to support those who were pre-disaster homeless.
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wingard, Senator Guth, the chair is preparing to close the roll, having received 28 Ayes and 17 nays, I declare
Bills:
HB3418, HB3985, HB3463, HB3002, HB4303, HB3919, HB3416, HB3417, HB3415, HB2206, HB3414, HB3265, HB3310, HB3413, HB4486, HB1219, SR39, SB1177, HB3298, HB2696, HB3941, HB3970, HB3264, HB3321, HB2650, HB3497, HB3980, HB3981, HB4421, HB3177, HB3322, HB3499, HB3500, HB3845, HB3742, HB3622, HB1250, HB2710, HB3831, HB4408, HB1002, HB3008, HB3086, HB3595, HB3678, HB4107, HB3695, HB3315, HB3590, HB3006, HB3151, HB2959, HB2398, HB3026, HB3467, HB4268, HB3372, HB2210, HB4359, HB4427
Keywords:
public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust, electronic bidding, school districts, property rights, public nuisance, compensation claims, government enforcement, Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act, municipal audit, state auditor, local government, financial transparency, gasoline tax allocations, counties, county officers, education
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 16th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Members wishing to vote or change your vote, declare the vote. Six aye, zero nay.
- Members wishing to vote or change your vote, declare the vote. 7-0-nay.
- Declare the vote. Seven aye, two nay.
- Declare the vote. With a vote of 5-1 and 4-?A, we will report your bill out as due pass.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division A - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 3:00 PM
Judiciary, Division A
Transcript Highlights:
- The immunity that it is allowing for takes place only during a declared emergency.
- And this, during a declared emergency, grants immunity to any nonprofit and church that opens their door
- But you're asking for them to go ahead and declare we are subject to the Tort Claims Act. >> Yes.
- on their own website itself to declare on their own website that<00:26:23.919>
they <00:26:24.240 - we are subject to the TOR and declare we are subject to the TOR Claims<00:27:14.159>
Act.
Summary:
The committee met to discuss several bills, beginning with a block motion on Senate Bills 2138, 2697, 2707, 2717, and 2726. Those measures were described as code-section updates involving redrawn Supreme Court districts, youth court reforms, Administrative Office of Courts matters, replacement of the MyKids youth court computer system, and Mississippi opioid settlement commission procedures. The committee agreed to take them up together, and the motion to report them title sufficient and due pass carried without opposition.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2890, dealing with the judicial operations fund. Members were told the fund no longer has sufficient revenue to cover court operations and requested judicial raises, and the proposed committee substitute would repeal the fund while conforming related code references. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported title sufficient and due pass. Senate Bill 2730, granting immunity to nonprofits and churches that open during declared emergencies, was amended with a reverse repealer and then passed as amended.
Next, Senate Bill 2135 was explained as a change to jury summons procedures so clerks could use the SEMS active/inactive voter designation and summon only active voters, without removing anyone from the voter rolls. The bill drew no opposition and passed, though a reverse repealer was later requested on similar procedural grounds in other bills. Senate Bill 2360 would create a public registry of entities that, though appearing private, are covered by the Mississippi Tort Claims Act; members discussed whether such entities should also be required to identify themselves on websites and written materials, and an amendment to that effect was adopted. A reverse repealer was then added, and the bill passed as amended.
Finally, Senate Bill 2362 was presented as a proposal to create a private cause of action under the Unfair Trade Practices Act, allowing claimants to sue directly while still notifying the Attorney General. The sponsor said the bill would not add extra damages and noted similar laws in other states. The committee discussion was cut off in the transcript before a final vote on that bill is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill gives the Railroad Commission the authority to declare an oil and gas emergency. and then provides
- a liability shield for companies who lend assistance in response to that declared emergency if they
- The committee substitute will further specify that the authority to declare the emergency will be given
- to the executive director of the Railroad Commission for a declaration lasting 30 days, with one extension
- Our air permit application was declared administratively complete in November 2021.
Keywords:
rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House Taxes Committee considers proposed 'wealth tax' 4/7/26
Transcript Highlights:
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health because our work is preventing health because our work is preventing health disasters - It is vital that we continue disasters.
- When it was done in, you know, in France, it was a disaster, and they repealed that wealth tax.
- And it's like the slow, you know, spiral to the bottom. know, in France, they it was a disaster, know
- , in France, they it was a disaster, and<01:06:32.960>
they <01:06:33.280>repealed <01:06
Summary:
The committee heard presentations on two tax bills: House File 4123, by Representative Agbaje, would expand Minnesota’s net investment income tax to include certain business income, especially income from S corporations and LLCs not subject to federal self-employment taxes, while keeping the current rate and million-dollar threshold; she said it would raise an estimated $88.7 million next year. House File 4616, by Chair Gomez, would impose a 1% annual tax on fortunes above $10 million. Gomez framed the bill as a response to growing wealth inequality and argued that wealthy households and large fortunes should contribute more to public services, while Agbaje said her bill would broaden the tax base and help meet state needs.
Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, Erica Mominee of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Lauren Richards, and teacher Kristen Sinicariello, said the bills would help address wealth and income inequality and provide needed revenue for public health, education, and other public services. They pointed to federal tax cuts for high-income households, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and strains on state agencies and schools. Richards said small businesses already pay more than large corporations like Amazon, and Sinicariello argued that higher revenue would support classrooms and help equalize opportunity.
Opponents, including Brian Cook of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Danielson of the Minnesota Business Partnership, and John Beschi of NFIB Minnesota, warned that both bills would hurt business competitiveness and investment. They argued that HF 4123 would effectively create a new higher tax tier for pass-through businesses and that HF 4616 would be difficult to administer, could force sales of illiquid assets, and could discourage entrepreneurship and capital investment. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee moved through bill presentations and public testimony before member discussion.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 21st, 2026
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination to have passed, and the nomination will
- Having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare... That is six ayes and zero nays.
- Having received six ayes and zero nays, I declare the nomination to have passed, and the nomination will
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local and County Government met and first considered the nomination of Mary Westman to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board. Senator Standridge presented Westman, highlighting her background in nursing, health care, law, and business. Westman said she would focus on working within the board’s statutory authority, supporting local communities, and using resources efficiently. After a brief question-and-answer period, the committee voted 6-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate.
The committee then considered the nomination of Samuel Alaback to the same board, presented by Senator Reinhardt. Reinhardt emphasized Alaback’s leadership experience at Oklahoma State University and his work as a middle school literature teacher. Alaback said he wanted to help address the state’s literacy challenges and support libraries as community spaces, while learning from other board members. Following questions about his priorities and plans, the committee voted 6-0 to advance his nomination to the Senate. The meeting then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Having received 8 aye's and zero nays, I declare Senate Bill 1265 has advanced.
- Having received 7 aye's and 1 nay, I declare Senate Bill 1198 has advanced.
- I declare Senate Bill 2046 to have advanced. Thank you, Senator Standridge.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Health Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote is zero nays, more with a vote of six ayes, zero nays, and I declare the bill passed.
- I zero, nay, Dobrinski, with a vote of ya zero, nay, I declare your vote to have your bill to have passed
- I declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, members.
Keywords:
dental insurance, claims, medical necessity, appeal procedures, dentist reimbursement, education, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, family caregiver, tax credit, activities of daily living, elderly care, Oklahoma tax law, HB3066, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, workforce recruitment, health care workforce
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 43 (3-10-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, there being 36 members present, a quorum is declared and Senate is authorized and prepared
- An act relating to the Department of Workers' Claims and declaring an emergency.
- I believe this is a good change, but I also tend to wonder if the courts declared the ballot initiative
- I believe this is a good change, but I also tend to wonder if the courts declared the ballot initiative
- an emergency, Senator and declaring an emergency, Senator Mills.