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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Human Services Bill - 06/05/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Voters approve these two Fair District amendments knowing...
- to choose their politicians, not politicians choose their voters.
- That was the will of the voters. So I'm asking again, where is the fair? The will of the voters.
- Virginia did, but Virginia took their vote to the voters.
- The black voters matter ruling, right?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The short of it is, we're not referring to military voters, but there are certain overseas voters where
- It’s for that limited cadre of voters who are overseas voters, but not in the military, not dependents
- They do not get to become a registered voter.
- Currently, they are an unaffiliated voter, but on your bill, they just wouldn't be a voter.
- To me, this seems limiting for voters.
Committee:
House Elections and Ethics
Summary:
The Ethics and Elections Committee heard several election-related bills. HB 2938, as amended by PCS, would restrict certain overseas voters who are not military or dependents from voting in Oklahoma state and local elections unless they were bona fide residents with an intent to return, while still preserving federal voting rights where applicable. The Secretary of the State Election Board explained the measure as a tightening of existing law and said counties would flag affected voters for federal-only absentee ballots. After questions about how intent would be determined and how ballots would be administered, the committee passed the bill 5-1.
HB 2939 would remove outdated references to fax machines from election law at the request of the State Election Board. Testimony noted fax returns are now rare, limited to a very small number of military and overseas voters, and are less secure than current electronic and mail options. The committee passed the bill 6-0. HB 3306, as amended, lowers the threshold for requiring a candidate committee filing from $1,000 to $400, with the author describing it as a transparency measure to ensure more candidates disclose fundraising and spending. The committee passed that bill 6-0.
The committee also passed HB 3722, with a PCS clarifying that voter registration applicants must actively choose a party affiliation rather than being defaulted to unaffiliated if they leave the field blank. The bill passed 5-1. HB 413, with an amendment, clarified that people with felony convictions regain voting rights once all incarceration, parole, supervision, probation, and related obligations, including fines and fees, are completed; the committee passed it 6-0. Finally, HB 4123, which would bar former school employees terminated for cause from running for school board in the same district, drew concerns about fairness and the breadth of “for cause.” The author said the bill was aimed at serious misconduct cases and agreed to work on clarifying language, and the bill was laid over until the next week.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Casting provisional ballot requirement 3/9/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I when we think about voter access.
- </c> voters, and works for our high uh voter voters, and works for our high uh voter turnout,<00:10:51.279
- fraud, voter registration fraud.
- Um, overlooking voter integrity is a huge thing and the cost.
- fraud, voter registration fraud.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> records with the state voter records with the state voter registration<00:19:40.880><c> system</
- So, you know, on the back end when voters are entered into the state voter registration system after
- </c> this state voter registration system. this state voter registration system.
- </c> voter confidence. voter confidence. >> Mr.<05:18:06.560><c> J.
- </c> impersonate another voter at the polls. impersonate another voter at the polls.
Committee:
House Election Law
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 25th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Talk to the voters about it.
- Voters, as Mr.
- their voters approve it.
- The voters in my district and not just voters in the largest cities.
- We need to listen to all of our voters, not just the voters in the big cities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 2/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This agreement upholds the will of the voters as expressed in a free and fair election.
- This agreement honors the voters of Shakopee and honors the voters of Minnesota who sent a tie to the
- Ian, can you... agreement upholds the will of the voters agreement upholds the will of the voters as<
- 03:58.120><c> honors</c> honors the voters of Shaka and honors honors the voters of Shaka and honors
- the voters in Shaka and to honor the the voters in Shaka and to honor the power<00:19:49.400><c> sharing
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And if this does get taken to the voters, I hope the voters take a hard look at this.
- Speaker and gentlelady, yeah, the Center on Civic Policy, they did poll voters, and 64% of voters supported
- or not ratified by the voters.
- Ratified by the voters or not ratified by the voters.
- And primarily, this goes to our voters, and our voters who voted for every person in their own district
Bills:
HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary:
The House of Representatives held an African-American Day celebration recognizing the second Friday in February as required by state statute and honoring the contributions of African Americans in New Mexico and nationally. The program included the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks from Representative Janelle Anyanoru and others. A central feature was recognition of the “Talented 10,” ten African American women leaders in New Mexico, including officials and community leaders in city government, education, the judiciary, business, and public service. The chamber also recognized numerous guests and community leaders, including Senator Harold Pope, the first African American elected to the New Mexico Senate, and concluded the celebration with a musical performance and closing remarks about diversity and inclusion.
After the celebration, the House moved into announcements and then messages and committee reports. Members recognized guests and community efforts, including organ donation awareness, the New Mexico Community Foundation, and a Beclavito Chapter House delegation. The House received a Senate message transmitting Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, the Child Care Assistance Program Act, which was referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.
Several committee reports were adopted, including House Bill 132, House Bill 199 via a committee substitute, Senate Bills 38, 101, and 58 as amended, House Bill 38 via a committee substitute, House Memorial 59, House Bill 256, House Memorial 43, Senate Bill 64 as amended, House Bill 93, House Bill 254 as amended, and House Memorial 29. The chamber then began third reading debate on House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to provide legislative compensation tied to New Mexico’s median household income. Supporters argued it would modernize the legislature, broaden access to working people, and improve accountability; opponents questioned the timing, amount, and fairness of paying legislators while many constituents struggle economically. The debate continued with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/10/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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- c> turnout</c><00:47:15.079><c> or</c> voter turnout boosting voter turnout or voter turnout boosting
- </c> improvements to the Statewide voter improvements to the Statewide voter registration<00:47:21.880
- than the voter fund the voter<00:48:45.359><c> fund</c><00:48:45.640><c> formula</c><00:48:46.040><c
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:45 am
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's just helpful to voters and it makes sense.
- Campaigns and bringing voters out is still there.
- I think, you know, 25% of registered voters saying yes is still just 25% of voters in the district.
- It's based on registered voters.
- Advertised to get more voters to the polls.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Afternoon Session Mar 10th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, have you ever changed your political party on the OK Voter Portal?
- I have not on the OK Voter Portal. I have changed it in person.
- affiliation or none in order to complete their voter registration?
- ...to file legislation that would remove people from the intent of becoming a voter.
- What we want to make sure is that as a voter, you complete your application.
Bills:
HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107
Summary:
The House convened after a quorum call, welcomed visitors in the galleries, and then took up a series of bills. HB 4104, relating to the Sex Offenders Registration Act, was explained as making second or subsequent misdemeanor “peeping tom” offenses a felony and making felony convictions under that statute registrable; it passed 91-0. HB 3722, an elections bill, drew extended debate over whether a voter registration application should be considered incomplete if the applicant leaves party affiliation blank; supporters said the state should not infer intent, while opponents argued the change would create an unnecessary barrier and could disenfranchise voters. The bill passed 75-18. HB 3787, as amended, clarified that any person appointed to fill an unexpired term in an elected office must be a U.S. citizen; it passed 79-13. HB 3700, from the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee, requires colleges and universities to grade students on academic content rather than opinions or beliefs, and it passed with an emergency clause. HB 3701 codifies the Regents’ process for reviewing low-performing degree programs and passed with an emergency clause as well.
The House also passed HB 3310 on state government transparency and accountability 94-0, HB 3404 creating a framework for prescribed burn associations and financial relief 89-4, HB 2964 on medical records fees after amendment 92-0, HB 2398 allowing postsecondary institutions to designate credentials of value 70-20, HB 3024 on transparency for state employee pay and bonuses 79-9 with an emergency clause, HB 3499 allowing special judges to hear certain title-issuance cases 84-5, HB 3278 providing corrections for Open Meeting Act violations without going straight to district court 82-4, and HB 3279 updating public corruption rules to address contract and post-employment conflicts 10-? (the transcript indicates passage but the exact final tally is unclear). The session ended with adjournment until Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Montana struck down a law that limited voters to owners of real property.
- Montana struck down a law that limited voters to owners of real property.
- </c><00:20:54.760><c> from</c> protecting voters from protecting voters from disenfranchisement<00:20
- </c><00:24:17.960><c> are</c> means one in five eligible voters are means one in five eligible voters
- </c><01:44:54.800><c> and</c> Le of men League of Women Voters and Le of men League of Women Voters and
Committee:
Senate Elections
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- It's local control, and its purest form is voter control.
- Well, they're the voters. Is there polling on that? Is that, I mean... I...
- And that is the voice of your voters.
- It's voters. And I too am a Jackson County voter.
- If the voters are not happy, they can deal with their problems.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Mar 25th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is the voice of your voters.
- It's voters. And I too am a Jackson County voter.
- And what I heard you say is that the we is the voters.
- What in this protects voters' rights?
- What in here protects the voters? What are we protecting?
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and unanimously voted Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 914 and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3467 due pass. HB 3467 was amended before passage; the sponsor said the changes clarified that any tax authority would apply only if a tax change is actually approved, corrected county/city references, and fixed ballot-language issues involving sheltered workshops. Members generally praised the sponsor’s work, though one member noted concern about shifting more burden to sales taxes.
The main public hearing was on H.J.R. 107, which would place before voters a constitutional question allowing Jackson County to consider separating Kansas City from the county or otherwise altering its charter government. Sponsor Rep. Steinmeyer argued the measure was about voter sovereignty and local control, citing prior Jackson County ballot measures and saying entrenched local power had blocked reform. Supporters echoed that Jackson County residents were frustrated with representation, taxes, and county governance. Opponents, including Kansas City and chamber representatives, argued the proposal was unnecessary, costly, procedurally unclear, and potentially destabilizing; several members also questioned the 10-year resubmission clause, the exclusion of local officials from the transition process, and the statewide fiscal impact. No action was taken on the resolution during the hearing.
The committee then heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, dealing with ambulance district mergers and community paramedic/mobile integrated health services. Senator Black and supporters said the bill would help struggling rural ambulance districts merge without disrupting billing, contracts, or service, and would expand community paramedic care for low-acuity patients and hospital-at-home models. Several witnesses from ambulance and fire districts described successful programs and said the bill would improve patient care and help rural areas. Opponents, including ambulance and fire district representatives, supported the merger provisions but objected to Senate-added language they said would let districts provide community paramedic services across jurisdictional lines without memorandums of understanding, undermining local control and negotiating power. The hearing ended with testimony still ongoing after a recess for floor session; no vote on SB 975 was reported in the transcript.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the voters. of the voters.
- </c> voters to weigh in directly. Thank you. voters to weigh in directly. Thank you.
- I trust our voters. I'm asking you to I trust our voters.
- </c> Should that go to the voters? Should that go to the voters?
- </c> independence of New Hampshire voters. independence of New Hampshire voters.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:50:06.400><c> cast</c> About a third of Kentucky voters cast About a third of Kentucky voters
- c> being</c> concerns about voter selections being concerns about voter selections being contained<00
- I want to exactly as voters intend.
- The scanner reads the actual voter marks on the ballot by the voter selections. included in a barcode
- </c> don't want to deal with that, the voter don't want to deal with that, the voter has<01:37:51.360
Summary:
The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion.
Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that.
Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- participation in government, voter education, and the protection of voting rights.
- Vote411.org online voter guide.
- And it just causes confusion for voters to understand and look at a ballot.
- So I don't have any concerns about what this will mean to voters.
- to good voter flow and threaten privacy requirements for them.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And they'll have to explain that to the voters, and the voters will have to approve any change.
- Again, voter approved is the crux of it.
- 55% of our voters saying yes, but the measure was defeated by Camas voters at that time.
- Ultimately, a second pass at the Camas-Washougal merger RFA was approved by our voters and Camas voters
- approved or would need to be voter approved.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
cemetery districts, elections, local governance, public policy, administrative procedures, fire protection, districts, emergency services, funding, legislation, tax exemption, land transfer, governmental entity, property tax, current use classification, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- That my fear is that we will be disenfranchising voters, folks will not be making it to the voter rolls
- Voters will be, folks will not be making it to the voter rolls at all because of the back and forth around
- We have online voter registration.
- We have online voter registration.
- I'm sorry, online voter registration. Thank you.
Committee:
House Government Oversight
Summary:
The Government Oversight committee opened with prayer and then took up a series of bills, many related to census preparation, election administration, municipal oversight, and state/local regulatory policy. Leader Lawson presented three census and mapping measures: HB 3619 updated the state geographic information one-stop initiative and authorized leaf-off aerial surveys to support a single boundary map layer; HB 3620 created the 2030 Complete Census Count Committee; and HB 3624 repealed a statute tied to meandering waterways and county boundary interpretation. All three passed, with HB 3619 and HB 3624 receiving unanimous support and HB 3620 passing 13-2.
Chairman Bowles presented HB 3463 to modernize municipal audit procedures for small communities under 2,500 population, emphasizing transparency and accountability; it passed 16-0. Floor Leader West presented HB 3041 on credit-card surcharge rules for retailers. Members debated whether the bill’s cap language was really a cap or a notice threshold, and an amendment to raise the percentage from 2% to 4% was ultimately withdrawn so the language could be fixed later; the bill still passed 19-0. Pro Tem Moore’s HB 4335, aimed at preventing a patchwork of local pet-shop and pet-breeder bans while preserving statewide standards, drew questions about preemption and enforcement but passed 13-6.
Representative Hildebrandt’s HB 3075 created a penny-rounding rule for cash transactions by public entities, allowing rounding to the nearest nickel; it passed 18-0. Representative Ranson’s HB 3378 made a temporary change to the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board’s terms to address delays in grant timing, and it also passed 18-0. Representative Crosswhite Hader’s HB 3722 would require incomplete voter registration applications to be returned rather than defaulted to “independent/no party,” prompting extended debate with the State Election Board about voter intent and processing; it passed 15-3. Finally, Vice Chair Hays presented HB 1268, which adds a DROP option to the pension system for EMTs, county jailers, and assistant sheriffs with a five-year cap; it passed 13-4. The committee adjourned after announcing a Thursday meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes proposed constitutional amendment to boost funding from Permanent School Fund May 4th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I wanted to amendment to the voters.
- </c> voters the ability to make the decision. voters the ability to make the decision.
- I also urge support of House File 3900, and I hope we can send this to the voters and I hope the voters
- </c> the voters. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. the voters. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- ,</c> to the Senate and get it to the voters, to the Senate and get it to the voters, but<00:47:52.720