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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 97 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any objections to proceeding with the orders of the day? Chair hearing none.
- Objection. The chair here is none. Objection. The chair here is none. First item passed over.
- If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with the reading of the amendment.
- If there be no objection, the clerk will dispense with reading the paper. Chair has none.
- Chair, no objection. Representative Paulino votes yes on roll call number 94.
Summary:
The House opened with ceremonial business, including adoption of resolutions recognizing the Copernicus Institute and honoring October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month. Members also concurred in Senate petitions and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several new petitions to be referred, including proposals on employer notice of I-9 records, Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a sick leave bank for a trial court employee, and the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm. The chamber then advanced several local and administrative bills, including legislation authorizing MassDOT to convey land in Stoneham and bills on child welfare protections, transit-worker assault penalties, and other local matters.
The most substantial debate centered on House No. 4645, a substitute bill addressing assault and battery on transit workers. Supporters argued that transit employees face rising violence and deserve protections similar to other public employees, citing MBTA assault statistics and testimony from workers describing threats, spitting, weapons, and serious injuries. The House accepted the substitute bill and passed it to be engrossed by roll call, 116-0. The chamber also passed to be engrossed a child welfare bill, House No. 4644, after debate on expanded DCF reporting, discharge planning, the independence of the Office of the Child Advocate, education coordination for children in care, and child fatality review reforms; amendments were adopted, including one adding a Department of Social Services social worker to the fatality review team and another creating a commission to study a digital education portfolio for foster youth.
The House also adopted an emergency preamble for a bonds bill and passed several engrossed local bills, including measures affecting Hull, Lanesborough, and Norton. The session included a formal visit from a Hokkaido, Japan delegation marking the 35th anniversary of the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship, with remarks entered into the Journal. Members observed moments of silence for Bernard Fang and former Representative Thomas George, and the House later adopted a special adjournment in memory of Mark Haren before adjourning to meet the next day.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If there's no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: Senate No. 1831, pertaining
- Without objection, another matter out of the orders of the day, pertaining to the town of Haverhill:
- Another matter out of the orders of the day, without objection: House No. 4542.
- Without objection, the motion prevails.
- Without objection, the motion prevails.
Summary:
The Senate first took up several local bills and resolutions. It amended and passed to be engrossed Senate No. 1831, providing line-of-duty death benefits for the surviving spouse of Detective John DeSongy of Rutland, and passed to be engrossed House bills concerning police officer age requirements in Haverhill, Newton, and Stoneham, including exemptions for named individuals and a local age-waiver measure. The chamber also adopted congratulatory resolutions for the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary and for the Italian Consulate in Boston on Italian National Day.
The Senate then considered House No. 5501, the fiscal year 2027 state budget, after the House nonconcurred in the Senate’s amendment and appointed conferees. On motion, the Senate insisted on its amendment and appointed a committee of conference. The chamber also referred a House petition on a temporary liquor-license/public-consumption pilot to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technology after suspending Joint Rule 12.
A major floor debate centered on Senate No. 3104, a resolution responding to the Supreme Judicial Court’s May 7, 2026 order regarding the State Auditor’s request for Senate financial records. Supporters said the resolution would provide records in the clarified scope while preserving constitutional objections to broader requests; opponents argued the Senate should comply more fully and seek the court’s guidance earlier. After a roll call, the resolution was adopted 33-6. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of William F. “Bill” Howard of Beverly and adjourned until the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, reports of standing committees as listed on the calendar will not be read.
- Without objection, the House will refer to the order of business. Unanimous adoption, H.R. 2008.
- Without objection, the measure is unanimously adopted, and the House recognizes this resolution.
- The Committee of the Whole is called to order without objection.
- The Committee of the Whole is called to order without objection.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several introductions of guests, including two young mayors visiting the chamber. Members then adopted House Resolution 2008 unanimously, honoring Daniel Cade Blackman, with extended remarks from his family and colleagues about his service, faith, and legacy. The House also took up a motion to reconsider SB 1456 from a prior date and proceeded into Committee of the Whole on multiple Senate bills.
In Committee of the Whole, members considered and amended SB 1170, SB 1496, SB 1511, SB 1016, SB 1335, and SB 1683, with each ultimately receiving a do pass recommendation. The discussion included a correction to SB 1170 to remove an unintended section, a municipal improvement district process change in SB 1016, an ag-to-urban water permitting fix in SB 1335, and a land-sale restriction involving China in SB 1683. The committee reports were adopted, and the bills were ordered for third reading as appropriate.
On third and final reading, the House passed SB 1188, SB 1560, and SB 1723, with recorded votes of 38-0-10, 48-2-10, and 51-0-9 respectively. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2265, HB 2404, HB 2950, and HB 2986, then passed those bills on final reading; members speaking in support highlighted court-fee policy, mental health crisis response, tourism improvement areas, and water infrastructure savings. The chamber then announced a Republican caucus meeting and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, the reading of the journal of Tuesday, January 9th, 2026, is dispensed with and approved
- Without objection, reports of standing committees as listed on the calendar will not be read.
- Without objection, the House will refer to the order of business. Unanimous adoption: H.R. 2008.
- Without objection, the measure is unanimously adopted, and the House recognizes this resolution.
- The additional Committee of the Whole is called to order without objection.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Any objection? Ayes 39, noes 0. The measure passes. Senator Hurtado, you have file item 21.
- Seeing no mics up, any objection to utilizing unanimous roll call? Ayes 39, noes 0.
- Any objection to applying the unanimous roll call? Ayes 39, noes 0. The measure passes.
- Any objection to applying the unanimous roll call? We have an objection.
- Any objection to applying the unanimous roll call? We have an objection.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Apr 13th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that objection, we'll adopt the policy recommendation.
- Please, without objection, we'll adopt the PCS as a working draft. You're recognized.
- With that, objection, we'll adopt that as a working draft.
- We're gonna adopt the amendment without objection. We'll adopt the amendment. Say no objection.
- With objection, we'll adopt the policy recognition as a working draft.
Bills:
SB3, SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB259, SB1191, SB1246, SB1314, SB1439, SB1613, SB1930, SB1976, SB330, SB2069, SB2095, SB3, SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB259, SB1191, SB1246, SB1314, SB1439, SB1613, SB1930, SB1976, SB330, SB2069, SB2095
Keywords:
industrial hemp, program licensing, agriculture, cannabinoids, state regulation, water infrastructure, wastewater, investment program, loans, local government, SB1509, groundwater, water wells, well spacing, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, basin, subbasin, maximum annual yield
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> If there is no objection, further reading of the journal will be dispensed with and the journal
- will be approved as corrected by the chief clerk. >> If there is no objection, further reading of the
- Hearing no objection, the journal is approved as corrected by the chief clerk. >> Reports of standing
- If there is no objection, reports will be adopted. Hearing no objection, the reports are adopted.
- If there is no objection, we will take action on these motions first.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- No set of goals and objectives includes everything. This is what we are about.
- Executive nominations without objection.
- Executive nominations without objection.
- Without objection, Senate, stand at recess, subject to the sound of the gavel. Thank you.
- Without objection, Senate, stand at recess, subject to the sound of the gavel.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, so ordered. Chair lays out as a matter of pending business HB 132.
- Without objection, sent to the local and uncontested calendar.
- Without objection, sent to local uncontested calendar.
- Is there objection? Hearing none, it is so ordered. Senator King, that's it for today.
- That's what I object to, and I, like I say, I had to live with it for 25 years.
Bills:
HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739
Keywords:
HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no objection. Hospital 4810 will be left pending. Is there objection? OK, here's none.
- Uh, if there's no objection, Hospital 2013 will be left pending. Is there an objection?
- The committee substitute to House Bill 4163 is withdrawn, and there's no objection.
- Is objection, members. Chair, hears none. House Bill 4163 is left pending.
- There's no further business and without objection, the House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock stands
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there objection hearing none, so ordered.
- Objection without objection, so ordered. All right, uh, Senate bills. 2406 by Senator Paxton.
- OK, is there any objection to yeah, well, unfortunately it changes right because we send it to local.
- Senator West, like with unanimous can be suing for the Sunset Bill 2406 without any objection hearing
- Uh, we have a small objection to the bill, and I, I bring you this as my expertise.
Bills:
SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1579, SB 1708, SB 1844, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 1921, SB 1951, SB 2237, SB 2238, SB 2406, SB 2407
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Any objections? Hearing none, the articles, I mean, the, the recommendations are adopted.
- Are there any objections? I don't hear any. They are adopted.
- Are there any objections? I don't see any, so they are adopted.
- OK, without objection, so ordered. All right, let's move along. OK. That OK. Article 10.
- OK, Sarah Campbell again moves for the adoption of Article 11 without objection, so order.
Bills:
SB 1
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 381 is temporarily postponed without objection.
- So you're recognized to close on 559-789 with no objection. Thank you, Chair.
- All right, seeing no objection, show the amendment 559-789 passes.
- And with no further objection, Representative Tremont moves that we rise.
- And with no further objection, Representative Tremont moves that we rise.
Summary:
The committee first temporarily postponed HB 381, then heard and passed HB 1015 by Rep. Hunschofsky, which expands flood disclosure requirements to long-term rental tenants in addition to homebuyers and clarifies that renters’ insurance does not include flood coverage. An amendment changed rental disclosure language to “dwelling unit,” and the bill received support from the American Flood Coalition, Audubon Florida, and the Florida Association of Realtors. Rep. Robinson praised the bill’s added protections, and the measure passed favorably on a unanimous roll call.
The committee then considered HB 247 by Rep. Connerly, an affordable housing bill requiring local governments to adopt ordinances allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family residential areas without added parking requirements, while limiting ADUs in planned unit developments and master-planned communities. Two amendments were adopted: one removed mezzanine financing language and another added certain newer manufactured homes to the ADU definition. Testimony was generally supportive, including from AARP, Florida Realtors, Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Chamber, and the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, but several members raised concerns about parking, infrastructure, historic neighborhoods, and short-term rentals. The bill passed favorably, though Ranking Member Cross voted no.
Next, the committee took up HB 913 by Rep. Lopez, a broad condominium reform package addressing governance, financial transparency, reserves, insurance, voting, recalls, structural safety, and related issues. Three amendments were adopted: requiring seven years of posted meeting minutes online, allowing reserve contributions to be paused if a building is deemed uninhabitable, and clarifying that certain 2024 condo-law amendments do not apply retroactively to pending matters. Support came from AARP, the Florida Land Title Association, the Florida Bar’s Real Property section, Association Reserves, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Marriott, and others, while speakers urged continued work on reserve-account clarity and caution on hotel-condo provisions. Members praised Rep. Lopez’s work, and the bill passed unanimously.
Finally, the committee heard HB 579 by Rep. Overdorf on development permits and orders, which would require clearer application requirements, hold local governments to existing review timeframes, provide fee refunds when deadlines are missed, and prevent local governments from arbitrarily limiting quasi-judicial hearings. Members asked about incomplete applications, substantive changes that restart timelines, and whether the bill should address additional land-use changes; the sponsor said he was open to continued discussion but believed the bill’s definitions were broad enough. Public testimony supported the bill, and after debate from Rep. Hunschofsky and Rep. Cross noting some remaining concerns, the bill passed favorably. The chair then reminded members to engage sponsors early on future bills and moved to rise from committee.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 11th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Any objections to using the previous roll? The bill receives a favorable report.
- Is there any objection to using the previous roll? I want to be noted as an extension.
- I'll second it, and um, we'll use a previous roll without objection. And look at us go!
- Okay, any objection to using the previous roll? Okay, we've adopted the substitute.
- Previous roll without objection... Bill receives a favorable report. Thank you, members.
Keywords:
competitive bidding, procurement, disclosure statements, state contracts, contract protest, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (11-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- review without objection? review without objection?
- without objection? without objection?
- contract review without objection? contract review without objection?
- If not, he moved to consider the contract review without objection.
- the contract review without objection? the contract review without objection?
Summary:
The committee first approved the October 13 minutes and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, including a deferred list from the September 2025 agenda. Members questioned several agencies about the purpose, cost, and duration of the items before them, with repeated motions to consider the contracts reviewed without objection passing by roll call.
The Office of Energy Policy and Energy and Environment Cabinet presented a solar-and-battery program. Members asked about panel and battery lifespan, warranty coverage, who would pay for replacement or disposal, and whether the program made sense in Kentucky. The agency said panels and batteries generally last 25 to 30 years, warranties would cover replacement during the warranty period, EPA guidance would govern disposal, and federal funds would cover program expenses. Officials estimated the program could reduce participating homeowners’ utility bills by about 70%, with a minimum required savings of 20%.
The Department for Community Based Services explained a new vendor contract for SSI initial and redetermination work for children in out-of-home care, saying the work is federally required, the department lacks in-house capacity, and the contract replaced a prior vendor after an RFP protest and rebid. The Department of Highways described umbrella traffic engineering contracts for smaller highway safety projects, noting they are used for spot improvements and are nearing full utilization. The Kentucky Historical Society said its contract funded a temporary exhibit tied to 250th anniversary programming, and the Board of Medical Licensure discussed an amended audit contract, explaining that annual audits were adopted after an auditor’s recommendation and that the board is funded by state allocation plus fees and fines. The Department for Natural Resources/Abandoned Mine Lands gave the most extensive presentation, describing a $5 million engineering services contract as part of a much larger workload increase driven by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, with projects prioritized by citizen complaints and safety impacts; the agency said the contract supports design and oversight for community-scale mine reclamation projects that exceed in-house capacity.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There being no objection, the question comes on adoption of the order.
- There being no objection, the question comes on adoption of the order.
- With no objection, the Chair has done, and the order is adopted.
- With no objection, the Chair has done. Thank you.
- With no objection, the Chair has done, and the rule suspended.
Summary:
The Senate first took up final passage of two bills: one directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Jason Villian, and another authorizing DCAMM to convey certain parcels of land in Brockton. Both bills passed to be enacted and were sent to the Governor. The chamber also adopted a resolution celebrating the commissioning of the U.S.S. Massachusetts.
The Senate then considered several committee reports and procedural orders. Ways and Means reported a new draft for Senate Bill 2801, fostering agricultural resilience in Massachusetts, and the Senate ordered the bill to a second reading with amendment deadlines and later-stage procedures set. The Rules Committee also recommended suspending the joint rule for a petition on animal telehealth, which the Senate approved, along with additional Joint Rule 12 suspensions to refer House petitions to the appropriate committees.
Later, the Senate took up Senate Bill 1646 on violations of regulations regarding hot work processes. After suspending the rules to proceed forthwith, the Senate rejected an amendment to establish a Board of Hoisting Machinery Regulations, adopted the Ways and Means amendment, and ordered the bill to a third reading. Following remarks from Senator Collins about the Walsh-Kennedy Commission and fire safety reforms, the bill passed to be engrossed. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Dan McColl, a South Boston artist and newspaper man, and then adjourned to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, the reading of the journal, Monday, March 30th, 2026, is dispensed with and approved
- Without objection, messages from the House listed on the calendar will not be read.
- Without objection, messages from the House listed on the calendar will not be read.
- Without objection, messages from the House listed on the calendar will not be read; the message to be
- Without objection, reports of standing committees listed on the calendar will not be read.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So if there's no objection, I'd like to take up amendment barcode 451-338. Thank you, Senator.
- So if there's no objection, I'd like to take up amendment barcode 451-338.
- Okay, we're going to, without objection, go to amendment barcode 528986.
- Is there objection? Seeing none, show that motion adopted. We are adjourned.
- Thank you. the committee even better any Senator Grohl moves we adjourn is there objection seeing none
Keywords:
special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 12 January, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there objection to this? Hearing none, Mr. Clerk. We will follow that procedure.
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Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and dispensed with the reading of the journal. There were no reports from select or standing committees, and introductions of bills and other papers were handled without objection. The chamber also welcomed officials from the city of Gocha who were introduced in the gallery.
Members made several announcements about upcoming meetings and events: Appropriations B will begin agency budget hearings the next morning at 8:30 a.m. in room 2011A, Transportation will meet at 1:00 p.m. in room 204, the Mississippi Israeli Caucus asked members to sign up in room 402 and noted a possible statement regarding a fire at a local synagogue, a grand unveiling of Thalomara Hall was scheduled for the next day at 12:30 p.m., and the first responder caucus was set to meet Wednesday at lunch in room 113.
The House also agreed to adjourn in memory of Mr. Bob Dunlap, described as a community pillar, businessman, philanthropist, and humanitarian. A motion to adjourn until 2 p.m. the next day was adopted by voice vote, and the House adjourned accordingly.