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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I just have to say this as a woman: the never-ending executive orders, the insistence on basically
- There will be a time when the executive, the legislative, and the judiciary fail their constitutional
- I did not like his executive orders that I thought were an overreach of executive power.
- Don't talk to me about executive overreach when he didn't even let us go worship in our churches.
- So stand up for executive overreach when it really matters.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, recess, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into a highly procedural and contentious floor session centered on redistricting measures. Members debated a point of order raised by Assembly Member DeMaio challenging the constitutionality of SB 280, ACA 8, and AB 604; the Speaker ruled the point not well taken, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on appeal. The body also took up consent-calendar and procedural motions, including suspending rules to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 and to bring the measure up without reference to file. Several motions to re-refer or suspend rules on related measures failed, while the motion to adopt the late amendments on ACA 8 carried.
The main substantive item was ACA 8, the Assembly Constitutional Amendment related to redistricting, presented by Assembly Member Berman as a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in other states, especially Texas. Supporters argued the measure was a temporary, voter-driven response to protect democracy, counter partisan gerrymandering, and address broader threats tied to the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and health care cuts. Opponents argued ACA 8 would undermine California’s independent citizens redistricting commission, violate the state Constitution, and amount to partisan gerrymandering or a power grab. Members on both sides framed the issue as a defense of democracy, but disagreed sharply over whether the Legislature should act or leave redistricting to voters and the existing commission.
No final vote on ACA 8 is shown in the transcript excerpt, but the Assembly did vote on several procedural matters: the appeal of the Speaker’s ruling was sustained 58-18; the motion to adopt late amendments on ACA 8 passed 58-19; a motion to re-refer ACA 8 and SB 280 to Judiciary failed 19-58; and a motion to take up A.J.R. 21 without reference to file failed 19-58. The session remained focused on ACA 8 and related redistricting questions, with extensive floor speeches from both supporters and opponents.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So the next one—Senator, pardon, you need a motion to go into executive session.
- Motion to go into executive session. Second.
- All those in favor of executive session, the Senate Education Committee will be in executive session.
- I mean the executive session on it. Did we? We did. We did. Okay.
- <00:17:39.039>
Did mean the uh executive session on it.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I REMEMBER SENATE BILL 520, PUBLIC MEETINGS, POSTSECONDARY EXECUTIVE SEARCH.
- Our current methods are execution by lethal injection.
- Another thing I wanted to address was the expiration of the chemicals used in executions.
- All methods not deemed unconstitutional when it comes to executions. And with that, I close.
- An Act Related to the Post Judgment Execution Proceedings Related to Terrorism.
Bills:
SB 2, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117, SB 503, SB 2, HB 120, HB 20, HB 150, HB 6, HB 100, HB 210, HB 215, HB 1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB 142, HB 451, HB 124, HB 2, HB 2000, HB 2196, HB 213, HB 222, HB 645, HB 1458, HB 1022, HB 141, HB 502, HB 643, HB 3093, HB 1700, HB 117
Keywords:
public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, I guess finally, Governor Abbott issued two recent, I guess one was an executive order and
- So they are on the executive committee, and so they attend all the executive committees. committee members
- We're gonna hear from the executive director of the Sunset Commission.
- The chair calls Eric Beverley, executive director of the. Sunset Commission. Thank you.
- I'm the executive director of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Keywords:
budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-LBT, LBT Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of them serve at the executive leadership level, and we think should be serving at the pleasure
- of the executive leadership of the department.
- leadership level and we think executive leadership level and we think should<00:46:21.160>
be - of the the executive leadership of the department<00:46:26.319>
and <00:46:26.599>again - We have AA Executive Director Christian Fern. Good afternoon, Chair, Vice Chair, Senator Morikawa.
Summary:
The joint committees on Labor and Technology, Transportation, and Culture and the Arts heard testimony on Senate Bill 396 and Senate Bill 47, then later the Labor and Technology committee took up Senate Bill 136 and Senate Bill 1523. SB 396 drew support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others, with a question raised about implementation costs; the director said costs would depend on the scope of the benefit package and the transportation mode involved. The committees recommended passing SB 396 with technical amendments and added appropriation language with a blank amount, and the motion was adopted by recorded votes in both committees.
SB 47, which would designate the Lunar New Year as a state holiday, received support from the Office of Collective Bargaining and several individuals, including Charlene Chun, who spoke about family traditions and cultural recognition. Members asked about the cost and whether the day would be a paid day off for state employees; the response was that observance would be subject to collective bargaining. The committees moved SB 47 forward with amendments, noting the collective bargaining and cost issues, and adopted the recommendation by vote.
In the Labor and Technology committee, SB 136 on the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund drew strong support from iron workers and related supporters, who argued the bill was about safety, training, and keeping dismantling work within the ironworkers’ trade. Several other unions, including operating engineers, carpenters, laborers, and plumbers and fitters, opposed the bill as too broad and potentially infringing on their jurisdiction. The measure was not decided in the portion provided, but members discussed possible amendments and jurisdictional concerns.
SB 1523, which would expand private-sector collective bargaining rights under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and others under NLRB jurisdiction, received broad labor support, including from IATSE, AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Unite Here Local 5, and many individual testifiers. Supporters framed it as protecting workers’ rights and strengthening labor protections, while the Hawaii Labor Relations Board warned it could significantly increase workload and require more staffing, space, and operating resources; the board estimated the bill could expand its caseload substantially and suggested an appropriation would likely be needed. The committee then moved on to the next measure, SB 1440, before the transcript ended.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, May 15, 2026 - PM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- There has been executive action; this is being done and implemented at the executive level through the
- There has been executive executive executive um<02:22:59.920>
this <02:23:00.080>is <02: - and implemented at the executive and implemented at the executive level<02:23:05.280>
um < - I think we ought to have the licensure board, maybe the executive chairman and or the executive secretary
- and executive chairman and and or<02:41:35.080>
the <02:41:35.160>executive <02:41:35.760
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/27/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So, did we already do the agenda then for executing?
- I mean, I don't see a for executive?
- agenda then for executing? agenda then for executing?
- I'm the executive I'm Jason Stock.
- case-bycase decisionmaking, executive case-bycase decisionmaking, executive intervention,<05:30:
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Okay, we should go into executive session. Chair: Oh, yes, thank you.
- >
a Chair: We are going into executive session. - I offer that information as a potential delay to be able to execute upon the bill. Thank you.
- <03:06:44.760>
director that statute uses um executive director that statute uses um executive - The committee agreed to go into executive session on House Bill 236.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent.
HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget May 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- original request on this contract, the only number that we knew to use was the number in the governor's executive
- increase because that number was based on the 12,000 students, which was what was in the governor's executive
- this committee at the last JLCB, the only number we could go by was the number in the governor's executive
Summary:
The committee received the May fiscal status statement from the Office of Planning and Budget, which reflected the updated Revenue Estimating Conference forecast. The revised forecast reduced the FY26 general fund excess available from $292.6 million to $179.7 million and lowered projected revenues across the five-year baseline, including a drop in FY27 available funds and larger out-year imbalances. The statement was approved without objection.
Members then considered several Facility Planning and Control items and approved them without objection: a $3 million LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans project to build out space in the Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation; a $343,600 increase for HVAC upgrades at the Louisiana War Veterans Home warehouse in Jackson; and a $700,000 increase for Southern University’s A.A. Lenoir Law Center addition. The committee also received, for information only, five change orders over $50,000 but under $250,000.
The committee approved contract extensions and funding actions for several agencies. Louisiana Economic Development received approval for one-year extensions and increases for marketing contracts with Zender Communications and Graham Group. The Department of Education’s contract amendment for the Louisiana Gator ESA program with Odyssey was reported favorably after questions about the procurement process and how the contract amount relates to student enrollment. The Sabine River Authority’s $9.5 million operating budget increase and its 2026–2027 budget were approved favorably, with members discussing the planned takeover of Cypress Bend Resort operations. The Department of Health’s HERO Fund round of 15 grant awards, totaling about $4.6 million and projected to create 541 new health care credentials, was also approved favorably.
Finally, the Water Sector Commission’s recommendations were adopted, including an additional $619,850 for St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 and $1.5 million in emergency subfund assistance for the city of Tallulah, conditioned on a limited fiscal administration order. The committee also reviewed a cooperative agreement between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and its facilities corporation related to Act 35 projects, and then adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget May 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- original request on this contract, the only number that we knew to use was the number in the governor's executive
- increase because that number was based on the 12,000 students, which was what was in the governor's executive
- this committee at the last JLCB, the only number we could go by was the number in the governor's executive
Summary:
The committee first heard a fiscal status statement from the Office of Planning and Budget showing that updated Revenue Estimating Conference forecasts reduced the FY26 general fund excess available from $292.6 million to $179.7 million, with lower revenues across the five-year baseline and larger out-year imbalances. With no questions, the statement was approved.
Members then reviewed several Facility Planning and Control items, including approval of a new $3 million LSU Health Sciences Center project in New Orleans funded by self-generated revenues, a $343,600 increase for HVAC upgrades at the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, and a $700,000 increase for Southern University’s A.A. Leno Law Center addition. The committee also received informational change-order reports and approved Louisiana Economic Development contract extensions for Zender Communications and Graham Group, as well as a Department of Education contract amendment for the Louisiana Gator ESA program with Odyssey after questions about the contract’s up-to amount and procurement process.
The Sabine River Authority sought approval for a $9.5 million increase to its operating budget and its 2026-2027 budget, explaining the increase was tied to taking over the Cypress Bend Resort hotel and related property; members asked about long-term self-sufficiency and local support, and the items were approved favorably. The Louisiana Department of Health received approval for 15 HERO Fund grant awards totaling about $4.6 million to support 541 new health care credentials statewide. The Water Sector Commission’s recommendations were also approved, including $619,850 more for St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 5 and emergency subfund support for the city of Tallulah, conditioned on a limited fiscal administration order. Finally, members reviewed an agreement between the LCTCS Board and its Facilities Corporation under Act 35, and the meeting adjourned without objection.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- They I declare Mark C would to have passed the executive nomination to move to the full floor for consideration
- Chairman Hall, you're recognized to introduce the executive nomination of Dwayne Helmberger.
- But hopefully, that should conclude us for the year unless we find another executive nomination.
Bills:
HB1170
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Joint Budget Subcommittee on Commerce / Economic Dev. and Small Business - 03/18/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We look forward to working with the Senate and the Executive on increasing vital funding for innovation
- FIRST grants to medical researchers. >> And we look forward to working with the Assembly and the Executive
- We have a golden opportunity here to insert provisions in the budget to work with the Executive Branch
Summary:
The joint Economic Development budget subcommittee meeting opened with introductions, review of subcommittee rules, and identification of the agencies to be discussed, including the Department of Economic Development, Urban Development Corporation, Alcohol and Beverage Control, Cannabis Management, and the Gaming Commission. The chairs also outlined broad budget priorities, including support for innovation hotspots, incubators, minority- and women-owned businesses, biomedical research, centers of excellence, advanced technology, workforce development, and grants tied to tourism, cultural institutions, public safety equipment, and food retail subsidies.
Most member comments focused on small business conditions and economic development policy. Senators Borrello and Chan emphasized that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and argued for reducing taxes, utility costs, fines, permits, and regulations; Chan suggested a possible one-year utility tax holiday. Assembly Member Slater similarly criticized New York’s tax and regulatory climate and promoted legislation to create a Department of Regulatory Review and Economic Growth. Assembly Member Buttenschon discussed one-house proposals such as changes to small business stock ownership rules and a hardship savings account, while Assembly Member Bendett said county infrastructure funding should be increased substantially.
Several members highlighted sector-specific investments. Senator Addabbo and Assembly Member Woerner stressed the importance of racing and gaming, including addiction treatment and recovery, integrity in racing, and stronger drug testing. Assembly Member Otis pointed to science and technology initiatives such as Micron, Empire AI, quantum research at Stony Brook, and broadband/digital inclusion through ConnectALL. Assembly Member Cashman supported investment in the Cornell Center for Food and Agriculture, and Senator Hinchey praised tourism matching grants, restaurant and farm food donation tax credits, and incentives for heat pumps and clean energy retrofits.
No formal votes were taken. The meeting ended with staff continuing consultations with members and the chairs concluding the session.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This initiative started in the Riley administration through executive order and has been through two
- when it comes to address verification and using that data hand in hand." administration uh through executive
- administration uh through executive order<00:11:27.760>
and <00:11:28.000>has <00:11:28.480
Keywords:
absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Feb 13th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Transcript Highlights:
- The next item on our agenda, C, is the adoption of reports of the executive and standing committees.
- First up is the Executive Committee and Representative Lundstrom. Would you like to share that?
- The Executive Committee met Thursday, February 12, 2026, and adopted the minutes for the meeting held
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST OPENING DAY AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
- PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED, THIS SUMMER TWO OF OUR OWN WERE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO LEAD OUR STATE AND THE EXECUTIVE
- ARE RECOGNIZED FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT. >> Senator Gaetz: SENATOR TOMORROW WE WILL TAKE UP A LIST OF EXECUTIVE
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board Jun 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We should make sure everybody has the executive section. It's a hard group to get along with.
- We should make sure everybody has the executive section. Okay.
- We should make sure everybody has the executive section.
Summary:
The meeting opened with attendance and technical setup, including bringing a remote member into the session. The chair also made brief remarks about public service in light of recent violence against public officials, and a member shared condolences related to a colleague’s death. The committee then approved the minutes and noted no employment disclosure forms were filed.
The main business was an update on digitizing committee files. Staff reported that the archival scanning estimate had been reduced and that a DocuSign contract would be sent for the chair’s signature. Members also discussed whether the work could be completed before the end of the biennium and whether existing funds could be used or prepaid.
The committee then reviewed a long list of remaining advisory opinions and, on motion, approved staff recommendations to retain some opinions and retire or partially retire others based on changes in law or usefulness of the opinions. Topics included special privileges, frequent flyer miles, state contracts involving legislators, tours sponsored by lobbying entities, conflicts of interest, confidentiality of drafting requests, election-year brochures, and recusal/firewall issues. After a separate discussion about an older election-related outreach opinion, members agreed they likely still intended to apply the same factors outside the election-year context and asked staff to revisit whether that opinion should be unretired or revised. The public portion of the meeting was then adjourned, with the committee preparing to move into executive session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Co-Chair Heintzeman and members, I'm John Jaski, Executive Director with the Minnesota Board of Water
- Next on the list, list of testifiers, I have Executive Director Barajas, and I apologize for mispronouncing
- I'm Lisa Barajas, the Executive Director of Community Development at the Metropolitan Council, where
Bills:
HF2439
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Victoria Clark West, and I'm the Executive Director at North Country Cooperative Foundation
- Next, we have Eric Haugy, Executive Director with Homeline. Welcome to the committee.
- My name is Eric Haugy, Executive Director of Homeline.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- huge win for the legislature since the proposed rule by P.E.D. represents a direct attack by the executive
- So it's very gratifying that the judge recognized the executive exceeded its authority, and yes, they
- February 3rd, 2025, Senate Executive Message No. 1.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the executive director of the New Hampshire School Boards Association.
- I don't think that the legislature could compel the executive branch to bring a prosecution.
- But I don't think that we could compel the executive branch to bring a prosecution. Thank you.
- branch to bring a prosecution executive branch to bring a prosecution um<02:08:28.320>
we <02: - branch to bring a compel the executive branch to bring a prosecution<02:08:38.719>
thank <02:08
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope.
Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer.
Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.