Video & Transcript Research : 'majority voting'

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FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 14, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • THE MAJOR CONCERN HERE IS THE WAY THE BILL READS. IT ENCOMPASSES ALL FEES NOT JUST LANDING FEES.
  • YEARS AGO I WILL BE CONSISTENT AND VOTE NO AGAIN BUT I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU MORE ABOUT IT JUST
  • THE BILL PASSES. >> Chair: BY YOUR VOTE, THE BILL REPORTS FAVORABLY. CONGRATULATIONS.
  • BUT IF I HAD TO VOTE I WILL VOTE UP WITH YOU TODAY BUT I HOPE THIS BILL DOES NOT GO MUCH FURTHER OR DOES
  • AND I ENCOURAGE ALL TO VOTE YES. UP ON THIS VERY GOOD BILL. THANK YOU MR. >> Chair: THANK YOU.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, nearly 50% of adolescents visit a convenience store at least once a week, and they are a major
  • The voters have to vote for it. Um, so I guess I'm just wondering.
  • Both residential and commercial development moratoriums require a simple majority vote of the city's
  • Well, let's do this voting first and um because I think everyone's ready on these.
  • There is no public testimony on this bill, so we'll get a question answered before we voted out.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Jul 16th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • How to pre-register to vote.
  • I call for a vote all in favor. Opposed. And I call for a vote all in favor.
  • I'd like to look at previous votes of the past and those who have voted on this bill and the author of
  • I'm sorry, no, we're not voting, sorry. Okay, backing up, Macedo, not voting? I thought we had.
  • The electorate can vote yes or they can vote no. It's not a new concept.
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 10th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mexico has constructed nine major reservoirs in the watershed.
  • This is a major roadblock.
  • The water world consumes a majority.
  • She Voting on the back, okay, there you go, voting on the back, there you go. Members, Senator.
  • Members If you're not present for the vote, and you turn in a card for your vote, you need that turned
Bills: SCR13, SB1248
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 8th, 2025

Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Transcript Highlights:
  • I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
  • I respectfully ask for your aye vote. Thank you. Anyone else?
  • And so I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • Not voting. Castillo, not voting. Patel? Aye. Patel, aye. Petrie-Norris? Aye. Petrie-Norris, aye.
  • The vote is 7-0, this bill is out.
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, show that the, I'm sorry, ma'am, in favor, let's vote in favor or opposed to the bill?
  • I look forward to voting up on your bill.
  • You know, if I want to have the right to vote restored potentially down the line, I have to meet all
  • And so there's a major difference.
  • The majority of bonds are 10% bonds posted by a bondsman.
Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered two bills. HB 59, by Rep. Koster, would expand Florida’s wrongful incarceration compensation process by extending the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, removing the statute’s clean hands provision, and allowing exonerees to choose between a civil lawsuit and the state compensation process. Supporters from criminal defense, innocence, civil liberties, and justice reform groups appeared in support, and members spoke favorably about the bill’s purpose. A technical amendment was adopted to align the bill with the Senate companion and remove conflicting statutory language. The committee then voted 17-0 to report HB 59 favorably as amended. The committee next heard HB 243, by Rep. Andrade, which would prevent cash bond funds posted by third parties from being automatically used to satisfy a criminal defendant’s fines, fees, or judgments. The sponsor said the bill protects third-party depositors, while some members raised concerns about clerk revenue, bail incentives, and whether third-party organizations posting bonds should be treated differently. Rep. Gottlieb indicated he would support an amendment allowing a cash depositor to authorize those funds to be used for costs at the time of posting, and the sponsor said he would accept that concept. Public testimony was in support from Florida Smart Justice Alliance and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. After debate, the committee voted 15-3 to report HB 243 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:24 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will not take public comment today, and we will not vote on any bills today.
  • I urge you to vote no on House Bill 49.
  • Madam Chair, you have eight votes yes, one vote no. You have a due pass, Representative.
  • And so, consequently, you may vote on a bill, and we all do.
  • Madam Chair, you have seven votes yes, three votes no. All right, pass.
Bills: HB99, HB49, HB164, SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/10/2026)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The county commissioners would take a majority vote and say, "We want to put this on the ballot and ask
  • those votes.
  • Make sure we make sure that everybody who wants to vote and is entitled to vote gets to vote.
  • Make sure we make sure that everybody who wants to vote and is entitled to vote gets to vote.
  • different for voting. different for voting.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • They will be voted on as a group.
  • We urge an aye vote.
  • Mary Succi not voting. Mr. Hoover, aye. Addis? Not voting. Mayor Succi, not voting. Hoover, aye.
  • Adis not voting. Alvarez aye. Bonta not voting. Castillo aye. Garcia aye. Garcia no.
  • Lowenthal not voting. Patel, not voting. I have an obligation. Okay.
Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard AB 84, a charter school accountability measure focused on non-classroom-based charter schools and fraud prevention. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to respond to the A3 charter fraud case and related scandals by strengthening audits, transparency, authorizer oversight, and funding determination rules, while ensuring public education dollars are used for public education. Supporters included FCMAT, CSEA, CTA, and CSBA, who argued the bill would improve oversight and protect taxpayers. Opponents, including the California Charter Schools Association, Green Dot, many charter parents, educators, and charter operators, said the bill was too broad, would impose major new costs and bureaucracy on all charter schools, and could reduce options for families, especially those using flexible, homeschool, or special-needs charter programs. After extensive testimony and committee discussion, the bill passed on a 5-1 vote and was sent to Appropriations, with the item left open for additional votes. The committee then approved a consent calendar of 11 education bills, including AB 542, AB 563, AB 731, AB 753, AB 784, AB 964, AB 988, AB 1034, AB 1233, AB 1255, and AB 1381, all moving to Appropriations. The consent calendar passed unanimously. Later, the committee heard AB 1454, a literacy and reading instruction bill authored by Assembly Members Rubio and Revis. The bill would require the state to create professional development resources for evidence-based literacy instruction, update English language arts and English language development instructional materials, and revise administrator preparation standards to include literacy training. The authors and a broad coalition of supporters, including CTA, EdVoice, Families in Schools, Decoding Dyslexia, school administrators, and parent advocates, described the measure as a compromise aimed at improving reading outcomes and addressing California’s literacy crisis. There was no opposition testimony at the hearing, and members voiced strong support for the bill and its collaborative approach.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Three votes. All right. That has three votes. We'll leave that on call for members to add on.
  • Reyes: Two votes. All right, that has two votes and we will leave that open for members to add on.
  • Reyes: Three votes. All right, that has three votes. We'll leave that open for members to add on.
  • Five votes. Congratulations.
  • Five votes. Congratulations.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and routine agenda items. The committee first approved, on initial roll calls, appointments not required to appear including Olivia May Assuncion to the Commission on Disability Access, William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board of Directors, and two appointments to the California Law Revision Commission (Anacubas and David Hubner, J.D.), while also taking up bill referrals and floor acknowledgments. Later, after all members were present, the committee completed add-on votes on those items, with most receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support; Anacubas and Hubner drew some opposition but were still approved. The committee then heard testimony from Brian Bishop, nominated to lead the Division of Adult Parole Operations at CDCR. Members questioned him about data-driven supervision of high-risk parolees, GPS monitoring, drug and alcohol testing, unannounced visits, coordination with local law enforcement, victim protections, out-of-county placement, supervision of unhoused parolees, and oversight of private reentry/housing contractors. Bishop emphasized a public-safety-and-rehabilitation approach, frequent collaboration with local agencies, compliance sweeps, victim exclusion zones, and efforts to expand housing and reentry support. Public witnesses from reentry and criminal justice organizations spoke in support, and the committee voted 5-0 to send his appointment to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Sarah Larson, nominated to direct CDCR’s Facilities Management and Construction division. Questions focused on aligning facilities with a declining prison population, aging infrastructure, heat and cooling needs, safety during construction, prison closures, disaster planning, and the status of the Norco closure. Larson said the department has reduced its footprint, is piloting cooling upgrades at several sites, is using the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center as a model for safer, more healing design, and is maintaining closed facilities in cold shutdown while planning for possible future use. Public commenters from reform and reentry groups strongly supported her, and the committee approved her nomination 5-0 for the full Senate.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Tourism Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The only thing is they have to bring it to us to get the vote. Yes.
  • On a local bill under a CA, does it need 21 votes to... Under a CA, does it need 21 votes?
  • I actually went to both the votes.
  • The vast majority of beers are in that 4 and a half to 5% range.
  • Chairman, that we have an up or down vote on this particular bill. up or down vote on this particular
Bills: SB90, SB255, SB268
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HWN Public Hearing 01-28-2025

Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • represent uh the District of 22 majority represent uh the District of 22 majority is<00:00:57.359
  • that is switching which is the majority that is switching which is the majority so<00:59:57.799>
  • Bill 109 chair votes Bill 109 chair votes I<01:17:00.880> uh<01:17:01.080> passing
  • votes I Vice chair votes I Senator ihar<01:17:07.000> excuse<01:17:07.480> Senator<01:
  • <01:21:12.360> I<01:21:13.000> okay votes I okay votes I okay passing<01:21:14.880>
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs opened its first meeting of the 33rd Legislature with housekeeping announcements, including live streaming, a two-minute testimony limit, and notice that the committee would reconvene later if technical problems forced an early adjournment. Members introduced themselves, and the chair explained that written testimony was already on file and that public testimony would be taken measure by measure. On SB 109, which concerns the relationship between Hawaiian and English versions of state laws, the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that broadly allowing the Hawaiian text to supersede English could create ambiguity, and recommended narrowing the bill to laws originally drafted in Hawaiian that were never later amended in English. The Judiciary supported the bill, saying it reinforces Hawaiian as an official language, while OHA and several individuals also supported it. Testimony in support emphasized the importance of honoring Hawaiian language and preventing it from being treated as secondary. The committee then heard SB 268 on burial councils and SB 269 on the OHA budget. SB 268 drew strong support from OHA-related witnesses and many members of the public, who said burial council quorum problems and delays have hindered protection of iwi kupuna; one Moka representative opposed the bill, arguing the island had not been adequately consulted and that the real issue was the state process rather than council size. SB 269 received support from OHA and public testifiers who said OHA should be strengthened and better funded to serve Native Hawaiian needs. The committee also heard SB 624 relating to Prince Jonah Kūhiō, with DHHL and OHA supporting the measure to display portraits of Prince Kūhiō in public buildings; testifiers said the bill would promote cultural pride, education, and recognition of his legacy. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • because it can't get 60 votes. because it can't get 60 votes.
  • this bill to the floor for a vote today. this bill to the floor for a vote today.
  • :18.240> federally majority of Utah's land federally majority of Utah's land federally managed
  • <02:48:55.920> by those in favor of taking this vote by those in favor of taking this vote
  • I yield back the vote yes on HR 655.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/3/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • don't have to vote on the font. don't have to vote on the font.
  • roll call vote. roll call vote.
  • Chair<00:47:27.760> votes<00:47:28.079> I. Chair votes I. Chair votes I.
  • we will take a vote. we will take a vote.
  • and the chair votes I. and the chair votes I.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/18/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vote, I'm happy to have it going consent.
  • And how many voting members were there on the commission?
  • Two people did not vote.
  • Two people did not vote.
  • Two people did not vote.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 20th, 2025

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • By your vote, CS for CS for SB 13 is reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, Senate Bill 400 is reported favorably.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 102 is reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, Senate Bill 130 is reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, CS for SB 274 is reported favorably.
Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. CS for CS for CS SB 138, Trenton’s Law, would broaden DUI and boating-under-the-influence laws to cover any impairing substance, increase penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing, allow blood warrants in misdemeanor DUI/BUI cases, enhance penalties for DUI with death or vehicular homicide involving prior convictions, and authorize DUI diversion programs. Supporters included law enforcement and prosecutors, who said the bill addresses gaps involving over-the-counter drugs and refusal cases; the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about the breadth of the “any impairing substance” language and record consequences for first refusals. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 400, which removes the repeal date from Florida’s Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children, and CS for SB 102, which creates a workforce credentialing program for exceptional student education students, especially those with autism, to earn badges for job skills and safety-related competencies. SB 102 drew questions about fiscal impact and teacher training, with supporters emphasizing workforce readiness and parent involvement while some members raised concerns about costs and implementation. SB 130, which updates compensation for wrongfully incarcerated people found factually innocent, was also reported favorably after supporters argued Florida’s current law is too restrictive and too few exonerees have been compensated. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 296, which repeals the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and returns the decision to local districts, while requiring districts to document their analysis of sleep, safety, transportation, and other impacts. An amendment added a reporting requirement to show how districts considered later start times and any unintended consequences. The bill drew broad support from school officials and education groups, with members noting transportation and extracurricular challenges. Finally, SB 234, dealing with criminal offenses against law enforcement officers, was reported favorably after debate over whether the bill should retain “good faith” language and how it would affect defenses and officer accountability. The committee also passed CS for SB 274, designating a portion of International Drive as Harris Rosen Way and adding a memorial designation for the late Senator Geraldine Thompson near the Wells Built Museum; members praised both honorees and the bill was reported favorably. The committee adjourned after recording one member’s request to be shown voting yes on the first bill.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'd ask for an aye vote.
  • Weeks, not voting. Wicks, not voting. Wilson, aye. All right. 8 to 2. That bill's out.
  • Weeks, not voting. Wicks, not voting. Wilson, aye. All right. 8 to 2. That bill's out.
  • Weeks, not voting. Wicks, not voting. Wilson, aye. All right. 8 to 2. That bill's out.
  • Weeks, not voting. Wicks, not voting. Wilson, aye. All right. 8 to 2. That bill's out.
Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills and moved most of them forward. SB 655 (Stern) would establish a state policy that residential units should be able to maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature, with supporters citing extreme heat deaths and the need for statewide guidance. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific temperature standard and possible impacts on the electric grid, but the bill passed the committee 8-0 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 634 (Perez), which would bar state and local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances that punish people or organizations for providing basic survival services to unhoused people. Supporters, including people with lived experience and homelessness advocates, argued that criminalizing food, water, blankets, and outreach prolongs homelessness and harms vulnerable residents; opponents from some cities and counties warned about limits on local control. The bill passed 8-2. SB 772 (Cabaldon) would continue and expand the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program by better supporting walkability, transit, and climate-resilient infrastructure for infill housing; it passed 8-0. The committee also considered SB 838 (Dutraslo/DeRazzo), which would keep the Housing Accountability Act focused on housing by excluding transient lodging from housing streamlining protections. Supporters said some developers have used housing laws to fast-track hotel projects instead of homes, while opponents worried the bill could be too broad and limit mixed-use financing. After discussion about possible clarifying amendments, the bill passed 8-2 to Local Government. Several consent items—SB 484, SB 489, SB 686, and SB 724—also passed unanimously.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • We're seeing drones becoming a major part of the action in Iran.
  • We're seeing the drones becoming a major part of the action in Iran.
  • And that's what I'll share with members of the majority before you come up for a vote.
  • I vote aye. Thank you. Senator Ortiz? Aye. Senator Rogers? Mr. Chair, may I explain my vote?
  • Chair, may I explain my vote?
Summary: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement. Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders. A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • with a Voice vote sure um several of you with a Voice vote sure um several of you were<00:02:46.360><
  • Representative Hancock asked to explain her vote and said she will be a yes vote.
  • Representative Heen voted yes. Representative Lewis voted yes. Representative Lockett voted yes.
  • Representative McPherson voted yes. Representative Pollock voted yes.
  • Representative Rudy voted yes. Representative Rudy voted yes.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum and first introduced a guest before taking up House Bill 701, sponsored by Representative Adam Bowling. The committee adopted a committee substitute by voice vote. Bowling explained that the substitute removed the bill’s mining-related language and added clarification that the bill does not require anyone to accept digital assets as payment. The bill was described as a measure to modernize Kentucky’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology, protect the right to hold and transact in digital assets, and clarify that certain crypto activities are not securities; it also preserves authority for the Attorney General to pursue fraud under existing consumer protection laws. Members asked questions about why Kentucky should act before federal regulators fully resolve whether digital assets are securities or commodities, whether the bill affected local zoning authority, and how the measure addresses consumer protection and money laundering concerns. Bowling and a Coinbase representative said the bill is intended to provide clarity, align Kentucky with emerging federal developments, and avoid stifling innovation. They noted that Coinbase remains subject to federal AML/KYC rules and that recent federal litigation over staking and securities issues had been dismissed. Several members said they supported the bill as a way to put Kentucky in a leading position, while others expressed uncertainty about the security-versus-commodity question. The committee then voted on House Bill 701 as amended by the substitute. The bill passed on a roll call vote, with most members voting yes. Representative Camuel passed, saying she wanted more time to understand the issue, and Representative Grossberg voted yes with reservations. Representative Hancock and others said the bill’s regulatory clarity and consumer protection aspects were important, and Representative Lockett said the measure would help Kentucky be ready once federal regulators decide how crypto should be classified.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • a vote sunny side up. a vote sunny side up.
  • Um so I would recommend a no vote. vote. vote. >> Chair<00:20:51.919> Anderson.
  • There being seven ayes and seven nays, the motion lacks an affirmative vote of the majority of the committee
  • A tie vote is my understanding tie vote.
  • if it received a majority vote?