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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/05/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, members' guests will be granted privileges of the floor.
  • Without objection, reports of standing committees, as listed on the calendar, will not be read.
  • Without objection, all amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full hearing.
  • Can you please state to me the words that you object to? He said, 'Is it an unserious bill?'
  • Without objection, reports of standing committees as listed on the calendar will not be read.
Keywords: 1182, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, we'll show that adopted. Senator Trumbull. Thank you very much, Mr.
  • Without objection, we'll show that as adopted. Any additional?
  • Without objection, we'll show that adopted. Senator Trumbull. Thank you very much, Mr.
  • Without objection, we'll show that as adopted. Any additional tab 8. Thank you.
  • Without objection, we'll show that as adopted. Any additional?
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 620, which would require candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board offices to disclose any citizenship in countries other than the United States. The bill was presented as a transparency measure, with one opponent waiving time, and it was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote. The committee then heard SB 1396 on litigation financing consumer protection. Supporters from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, and U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform argued the bill would add transparency, limit funder control, and require disclosure of foreign entities involved in litigation funding. Opponents, including the Florida Justice Association, argued the bill would create strategic advantages for defendants and could affect discovery and settlement dynamics. The bill passed 7-2. The committee also approved SB 192, removing a $1,500 cap on patient funds chiropractors may hold in trust; SB 888, limiting indemnity and insurance requirements in design-professional contracts; CS/SB 332, creating a temporary closed-meeting exemption for pre-suit Burt Harris litigation strategy discussions; SB 820, requiring quarterly reporting on problem-solving courts; SB 1500, updating uncontested probate procedures; SB 1224, making fraudulent entry into rental dwellings a third-degree felony; and SB 1000, setting a floor and ceiling for interest rates on law firm trust accounts. Each of these bills was reported favorably, with broad support and little or no opposition. The committee also advanced CS/SB 694, which would compensate the descendants of the Groveland Four. Senator Bracey Davis described the bill as a final step in addressing the wrongful convictions, deaths, and long-term harm suffered by Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas. Family members and advocacy groups testified in support, urging the state to complete its acknowledgment of wrongdoing with monetary compensation. An amendment was adopted to divide any appropriation equally among the four families. The bill passed unanimously. Finally, SB 144 creating a public records exemption for personal information of Judicial Qualifications Commission employees and their families was approved 9-1. Several members also requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills before the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Jan 27th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, we'll show that motion adopted. President Gaetz. Thank you very much, Mr.
  • Without objection, we'll show that as adopted. Any additional?
  • Without objection, we'll show that adopted. Senator Trumbull. Thank you very much, Mr.
  • Without objection, we'll show that as adopted. Any additional tab 8. Thank you.
  • Without objection, we'll show that as adopted. Any additional?
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and first postponed SB 532. It then heard and approved SB 620, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board office to disclose any citizenship other than U.S. citizenship. The bill drew one waiver in opposition from Common Cause and passed 8-0. The committee also heard SB 1396 on litigation financing consumer protection. Supporters said it would add transparency, limit funder control over litigation, and require disclosure of foreign entities involved in funding; opponents argued it would create strategic advantages for defendants and could burden plaintiffs. The bill passed 7-2. The committee later approved SB 192, repealing a $1,500 cap on patient funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians, and SB 888, extending limits on indemnity and insurance requirements for design professionals in private contracts; both passed unanimously among those voting. The committee also approved several Judiciary-related measures. CS/SB 332, as amended, creates a narrow temporary public meetings/public records exemption for certain pre-suit Burt Harris litigation strategy discussions by local governments, and passed 7-0. SB 820, which strengthens quarterly reporting requirements for problem-solving courts, passed 10-0. SB 1500, implementing probate process recommendations to raise small-estate thresholds, clarify access to safe deposit boxes, and improve enforcement in uncontested probate, also passed 10-0. SB 144, creating a public records exemption for personal information of current and former Judicial Qualifications Commission employees and their families due to harassment concerns, passed 9-1. The committee then approved CS/SB 1224, as amended, making it a third-degree felony to fraudulently obtain possession of a rental unit through false written statements, counterfeit documents, or impersonation; the bill passed 10-0. SB 1000, setting a floor and ceiling for interest rates on law firm trust accounts tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate, passed 10-0 after testimony from banking and credit union representatives and support from Senate leadership. Finally, CS/SB 694, providing compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four, was heard with emotional testimony from family members and advocates describing the wrongful convictions, killings, and decades-long effort for redress; an amendment specified equal shares for the four families, and the bill passed 10-0. Several members requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills before the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending.
  • Uh, if there is an objection, the chair, here is none.
  • If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending.
  • If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending.
  • If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Health Policy Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, we'll show that amendment is adopted.
  • Without objection. Show that motion adopted. We are now on amendment bar.
  • Without objection, the amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill.
  • Objection. Seeing none.
  • Without objection. The meeting is adjourned. Thank you.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any objection? The chair hears none. If there's no objection, the chair hears none.
  • Is there objection? The chair hears none.
  • Is there an objection to the adoption of the committee substitute?
  • Is there an objection? There being none, the chair hears none. It's so substituted.
  • Is there any objection? We're staying on recess. Thank you.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's no objection, the bill will be left pending. lays out House Bill 1238.
  • There's no objection. The Chair hears none. We'll leave this bill pending. Thank you.
  • Is there any objection leaving this bill pending? Hearing none, the bill is left pending.
  • Is there no objection? House Bill 1177 is pending.
  • Is there objection? Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 27th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hearing no objection, the journal is approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk. Clerk.
  • If there is no objection, the reports will be adopted.
  • Hearing no objection, the reports are adopted.
  • If there is no objection, we will let the author explain.
  • Hearing no objection, the motions prevail.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • pleased to say that the pension fund actual returns have met or exceeded the long-term investment objectives
  • These statements establish objectives, risk constraints, investment options, and benchmarks to measure
  • That's something that long term is our objective.
  • But long term, our objective is to have no unfunded actuarial liability, but I don't know exactly the
  • Representative Griffiths, moves that we rise without objection. The meeting is adjourned.
Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians. The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline. Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate Organization Session Nov 19th, 2024

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, show the motion adopted.
  • Without objection, show the motion adopted.
  • Without objection, show the motion adopted.
  • Without objection, the motion is adopted.
  • Is there an objection? Without objection, we are adjourned, sine die. Thank you.
Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: SB1304 - Added Apr 15th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Health and Human Services Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, that'll be the order.
  • Without objection, that'll be the order.
  • We'd like to accept the amendment to the policy recommendation without objection.
  • We'd like to adopt that as a working draft without objection.
  • And without objection, that'll be. The order and then there's a poll.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 11th, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Without objection, we'll show that amendment is adopted.
  • That objection will show that amendment is adopted. We're now on the bill as amended.
  • Without objection, the amendment is adopted. We are now on the bill as amended.
  • Is there objection? Seeing none. Does any other senator wish to be Is there objection, seeing none?
  • Is there objection, seeing none?
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate. Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19. The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support. In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 30th, 2026 at 09:10 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any objection to that motion? The none, you have a unanimous due pass. Oh, I'm sorry.
  • Not an objection. Just I'd like to make a statement after I call the vote. All right.
  • Is there any objection to that motion? The none, you have a unanimous to pass. Oh, I'm sorry.
  • Not an objection. Just I'd like to make a statement after I call the vote. All right.
  • Is there any objection to that motion? Seeing none, Senator, you have unanimous due pass.
Bills: SB104, SJR3, SM3
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • OKAY YOU ARE RECGONIZED TO CLOSE. >> WAIVE CLOSE. >> WITHOUT OBJECTION TO THIS IS ADOPTED.
  • WITHOUT OBJECTION LET'S SHOW THIS ADOPTED. QUESTIONS ON THE BILL?
  • WITHOUT OBJECTION LET'S SHOW THIS ADOPTED. QUESTIONS ON THE BILL?
  • WITHOUT OBJECTION WE WILL SHOW THE MOTION ADOPTED.
  • WITHOUT OBJECTION THAT MOTION IS ADOPTED.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending. There's no objection? Chair’s none.
  • If there's no objection, the resolution will be left pending. Members, is there objection?
  • If there's no objection, that bill will be left pending. Is there objection?
  • If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending.
  • Is there any objection? Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there objection? Without objection, so ordered.
  • Are there any— any objections? Hearing none, they are adopted.
  • Is there objection? No objections. So ordered.
  • on higher ed as amended be adopted are their objections.
  • Is there any objections? So, order, they are adopted.
Bills: SB 1
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I note with great interest that some of the objection to taking action now to promote transparency
  • A lot of the matter be considered without objection, rules are suspended. Senator Tarr.
  • Without objection, the rules are suspended. Senator Tarr. Thank you, Mr.
  • Without objection, the rules are suspended. Senator Charles.
  • Without objection, the rules are suspended. Senator Tarr. Thank you, Mr. President.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate considered a campaign finance and ballot question transparency bill, taking up a series of amendments. Several amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on safety-based redactions, standardized valuation/liability reporting, higher contribution limits, municipal ballot question reporting, tax-exempt entities in ballot campaigns, and post-election audits for all statewide elections. Amendments by Senators Rausch and DiDomenico were adopted, including late contribution reporting and retroactive reporting with an emergency preamble. Senator Feingold’s amendment to prohibit pay-per-signature arrangements for petition gathering was also adopted after a roll call vote. The bill, Senate No. 2898, An Act improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees, was then passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 vote. The Senate next took up Senate No. 2903, An Act honoring Blue Star families, which would provide specialty license plates at no charge to the parent, child, or spouse of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing the sacrifice of officers and their families, including the recent funeral of Officer Stephen LaPorteur. The bill was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 vote. The chamber also approved several committee extension orders. These extended deadlines for the Committees on Aging and Independence, Education, Public Service, and Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, with members noting the limited number of bills and the need for additional time to complete review, cost analysis, or respond to commission reports. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., dispensed with printing a calendar, and adjourned in memory of Stuart H. Altman.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Hearing no objection, the minutes are adopted.
  • Is there objection? Okay, to which Senator Barrow objects. Ms.
  • Is there objection? Okay, to which Senator Barrow objects. Ms.
  • Hearing no objection, House Bill 549 is reported favorably.
  • Hearing no objection, House Bill 549 is reported favorably.
Summary: The Senate Labor Committee met on March 14 and adopted the prior minutes. It voluntarily deferred Senate Bill 358, which would have addressed workers’ compensation coverage for independent contractors and sole-proprietor subcontractors. Senator Abraham said the bill would instead be studied to determine whether such workers should be able to buy occupational accident coverage or be required to carry workers’ compensation coverage, particularly where no employees are involved. The committee then heard House Bill 456, which would expand and clarify workers’ compensation petition requirements and broaden employers’ and payers’ ability to file disputed claims beyond fraud and medical-director appeals to other disputes under the chapter. The bill drew strong support from business groups and strong opposition from injured-worker attorneys, who argued it would revive problems seen in 2012 when employers could sue injured workers without a ripe dispute, burden unrepresented claimants, and increase litigation and administrative costs. Supporters said it would improve access to the courts and help employers investigate questionable claims. After debate, the committee voted 5-1 to report HB 456 favorably, with Senator Barrow voting no. The committee also heard House Bill 549, which creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program, or Bayou Works, a proposed statewide workforce training grant program aimed at helping employers quickly train workers for specific skill needs. The sponsor and Louisiana Workforce Commission representatives said it would be privately funded, modeled on Michigan’s “Going Pro” program, and coordinated with technical colleges, apprenticeships, internships, and other workforce partners. Members asked about statewide reach, youth pipeline efforts, and timing; the department said implementation would likely begin later next year. The committee reported HB 549 favorably by unanimous consent and then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Insurance May 6th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've seen no objection; the amendment is adopted.
  • Seeing no objection, House Bill 408 is voluntarily deferred. Appreciate it.
  • Objection, House Bill 408 is voluntarily deferred. Appreciate it. Okay. Can I join you?
  • Seeing no objection, House Bill 625 is reported favorable as amended. Thank you.
  • Seeing no objection, House Bill 625 is reported favorable as amended. Thank you.
Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on May 6 and first heard H.R. 196, which would create a special study committee to examine the impacts of fallen trees on residential property, property values, daily life, and the insurance market. Representative Owen said the goal was to explore whether homeowners who proactively remove hazardous trees should receive some kind of insurance incentive or discount. Members generally supported the idea, with comments noting tree-related losses in hurricane damage and suggesting the study also consider homeowners association restrictions on tree removal. The resolution was reported favorably. The committee then considered Senate Bill 100, concerning proof of insurance for transportation network company drivers. Senator Jenkins explained the bill would require ride-share drivers involved in accidents to provide the correct ride-share-specific insurance and disclose whether they were logged into the app or on a prearranged ride, with penalties for failing to do so. Supporters from the Chiefs of Police were noted, and the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 408, dealing with homeowners insurance cancellations when policyholders timely mitigate risks, drew the most discussion. Representative Jordan said the bill was intended to prevent mid-policy cancellations after homeowners complete requested mitigation work, and committee amendments changed the bill from renewal language to cancellation language and shortened a notice period from 90 to 60 days. Insurance industry representatives opposed the bill, arguing the problem was not occurring in practice, that current notice rules already address the issue, and that the bill could create confusion and litigation. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and then voluntarily deferred the bill. The committee also took up House Bill 625 on peer-to-peer car sharing programs. Representative Jordan described it as a measure to clarify insurance and liability rules for services like Turo, and the committee adopted two sets of technical and substantive amendments, including a requirement for admitted or approved physical damage coverage when no contractual protection package exists. Enterprise Rental Car’s representative said the company supported the broader policy discussion but disagreed with the amended version and wanted the issue revisited through NCOIL. The bill was reported favorably as amended, and the meeting adjourned.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there objection to the introductions? Is there objection to this? Hearing none, Mr.
  • Is there objection to the introductions? Is there objection to this? Hearing none, Mr.
  • Is there objection to immediate... Is there objection to immediate release?
  • Hearing no objection, we'll follow that procedure.