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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 3, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk: 22 yes, zero no. Chair: This reports favorably.
- Clerk: 22 yes, zero no. Chair: Show this reports favorably.
- Clerk: 23 yes, zero no. Chair Robinson: Show CS for HB 981 reports favorably.
- Clerk: 23 yes, zero no. Chair Robinson: Show House Bill 4045 reports favorably.
- Clerk: Twenty-three yes, zero no. Chair Robinson: Show this reports favorably.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Four to zero. The consent calendar is out.
- Five to zero, that bill is out. Congratulations.
- Three to zero. That bill's on call. We have another bill.
- Three to zero. That bill is on call. All right.
- Five to zero. That bill is out. Congratulations.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard a long agenda of bills focused largely on child welfare, foster care, child care, CalWORKs, mandated reporting, and public benefits. Early items included AB 890, which would ease county transfer rules for nonminor dependents in extended foster care; AB 461, which would replace punitive truancy-related penalties with supportive services for families; and AB 753, which would create an interim associate teacher pathway to help address the child care workforce shortage. Testimony on these bills emphasized barriers faced by foster youth, low-income families, and child care providers, and members expressed support for the general policy direction.
The committee also heard AB 926 on foster care visitation, AB 563 on early childhood planning and reporting, AB 601 on standardized mandated reporter training, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification aid, AB 822 extending the Commission on the State of Hate, AB 970 creating a Los Angeles County mandated reporter pilot, AB 1161 protecting public benefits during disasters, AB 1172 allowing trained staff to administer emergency seizure medication in community care settings, and AB 363 expanding CalWORKs student supports and work-study. Witnesses generally supported these measures as ways to reduce trauma, improve reunification, modernize reporting and training, and expand access to services. County welfare and child welfare groups, advocacy organizations, and providers largely testified in support, while some bills drew concerns from county representatives about implementation or needed amendments.
Several bills were voted out of committee, often unanimously and sometimes as amended, including AB 926, AB 563, AB 601, AB 1074, AB 822, AB 970, AB 1161, and AB 1172; AB 1172 was reported on call. The committee also took up consent items and later voted on subcommittee-held bills AB 461, AB 753, and AB 890, leaving them on call. At the end of the hearing, the committee heard AB 1211, which would protect CalFresh benefits from federal cuts and require a feasibility study on increasing benefits and eligibility; testimony stressed rising food insecurity and the economic importance of food assistance, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Record vote: 102 yeas, zero nays.
- </c> zero nays HB B 93 has passed. zero nays HB B 93 has passed.
- The lady just said that she's okay with reducing the bill to zero growth and zeroing that out because
- </c><01:29:35.520><c> out</c><01:29:35.679><c> because</c> zero growth and zeroing that out because zero
- </c> I zero nays sub has been adopted Mr. I zero nays sub has been adopted Mr.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-06 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote: 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote: 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34-Yea zero-nays, Mr. President.
- The board and record the vote. 34 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President. The bill passes.
- Secretary to lock the board and record the vote. 34 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Aye is 37, noes zero. Ayes 37, noes zero. That resolution passes.
- Seeing no objection, ayes are 37, noes zero. That resolution passes.
- Seeing no objection, ayes are 37, noes zero. It is adopted.
- Aye. 35, noes zero. That measure passes. We are now on file item 80, SB 1036.
- Seeing no objection, ayes are 37, noes zero. That measure passes.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:09.120><c> Zero</c><00:23:09.360><c> nays.
- Zero nays. Resolutions are 118. Yay. Zero nays. Resolutions are adopted.
- </c><00:28:14.000><c> Lady</c><00:28:14.320><c> from</c> zero nasal report is adopted.
- Lady from zero nasal report is adopted.
- Madam Clerk, by vote of 122 yeas, zero nays, concurrence motion passes.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1221 having received 47 'aye' votes and zero 'nay' votes.
- Senate Bill 1325 having received 47 'aye' votes and zero 'nay' votes.
- The motion to advance having received 43 'aye' votes and zero 'nay' votes.
- Senate Bill 1339 having received 47 'aye' votes and zero 'nay' votes.
- The motion to advance having received 35 aye votes and zero nay votes.
Bills:
SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201
Keywords:
voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We advocate for the transition to zero-emissions cargo equipment and shore power so ships can plug into
- This same equipment can easily be zero-emission or near-zero-emission machines.
- And that ends the public hearing on SB 5995, zero-emission cargo handling.
- There's 74 other folks signed in pro, zero con.
- There's 74 other folks signed in pro, zero con.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and State Parks Committee heard several bills focused on local government finance, land use, and public safety. SB 5903 would deem a cemetery district commissioner elected if only one qualified candidate files, with sponsor Senator Cortez saying it would save ballot-printing costs and local resources; there was no testimony in opposition. SB 6037 would create or modify a voter-approved option for cities and towns to form a single-city fire protection district, adjust levy and notice rules, allow administrative service contracts with the city, and clarify commissioner elections; Senator Cortez and multiple city and fire officials said it would give communities more flexible, locally controlled funding tools for fire service, while committee members asked about how it would work and the fiscal impact. SB 5983 would exempt certain current-use land transferred to a government entity for right-of-way from rollback taxes when the transfer is tied to development conditions and stays within a 20% acreage limit; Senator Leas described it as helping a family farm avoid an unfair tax bill, and there was no testimony on the bill.
The committee also heard SB 5995, which would remove the 2031 sunset on the prohibition against using port funds to buy fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment. The sponsor and labor witnesses argued the bill protects jobs, keeps public dollars from underwriting automation, and still allows zero-emission, human-operated equipment; port and labor representatives testified in strong support, while the sign-in sheet showed substantial public interest both for and against. SB 6016 would change how urban growth area swaps treat critical aquifer recharge areas, making the rules for annual and periodic updates more consistent and allowing swaps if they do not increase net CARA acreage within the UGA; the sponsor, Commerce, housing, business, and development interests said it was a technical fix that supports housing and consistency, while one witness warned it could weaken groundwater protections and create litigation risk.
Finally, the committee heard SB 6066, which would let counties, cities, towns, or WSDOT designate “accident risk zones” on roads with repeated crashes, require a public hearing and engineering review, double certain traffic penalties in the zone, and dedicate half the extra revenue to safety improvements before dissolving the zone. Supporters from cities, counties, and Pasco said it could help address dangerous intersections and fund fixes, though several witnesses raised liability and implementation concerns and asked for further stakeholder work. No votes were taken in the transcript; the chair closed each hearing after testimony and sign-in counts were noted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That item is approved with four to zero votes.
- Four to zero. All right. That is out four to zero.
- Four to zero. All right, that motion is out. Four to zero.
- Four to zero. All right. That is four to zero. Next, we will move on to four acknowledgments.
- Four to zero. All right, so that is out four to zero.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules convened, established quorum, and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear: Courtney Welsh to the California Housing Partnership Corporation Board, Janessa Goldbeck to the California Veterans Board, and Tom Huntington to the State Parks and Recreation Commission, each by 3-0 vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees, the 2026 committee chair/member assignments, the 2026 session schedule, the 2026 holiday schedule, and floor acknowledgments, all by unanimous votes.
The committee then heard and advanced two appointments requiring testimony. Dr. Hernando Garzon, nominated as chief medical officer for the Emergency Medical Services Authority, discussed his background in emergency medicine, disaster response, EMS data modernization, local flexibility within statewide standards, ambulance offload time regulations, stakeholder engagement, and alternatives to emergency transport such as community paramedicine and telehealth. Members pressed him on strategic planning, rural and climate-related disaster response, ambulance rate reporting, and how EMSA can better protect vulnerable people during evacuations; his appointment was approved 4-0 and sent to the Senate floor.
Stephanie Weldon, nominated as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, described her tribal background, prior public service, and focus on health equity, behavioral health, tribal consultation, data, and community-led programs. Senators asked about measuring outcomes, serving rural communities, balancing equity work amid federal DEI opposition, youth mental health, and preventing fraud or waste through transparency. Public commenters, including tribal, health, and community advocates, strongly supported her nomination. Her appointment was also approved 4-0 and forwarded to the full Senate.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- That item is approved with four to zero votes.
- Four to zero. All right. That is out four to zero.
- Four to zero. All right, that motion is out four to zero.
- Four to zero. All right. That is four to zero. Next, we will move on to four acknowledgments.
- Four to zero. All right, so that is out four to zero.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There being seven ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute is adopted.
- There being eight ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 2344 is favorably reported.
- There being eight ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 2566 is favorably reported.
- There being eight ayes and zero nays.
- There being eight ayes and zero nays, House Bill 4215 is favorably reported.
Keywords:
licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement
Summary:
The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF 3472: Extending health care premium reinsurance program - 03/28/33
Transcript Highlights:
- Comprehensive Health Association administrative costs through fiscal year 28 and result in having a zero-dollar
- Comprehensive Health Association administrative costs through fiscal year 28 and result in having a zero-dollar
- 00:02:50.800><c> in</c> and result in and result in having<00:02:52.879><c> a</c><00:02:53.040><c> zero
- ><c> balance</c><00:02:54.400><c> uh</c><00:02:54.959><c> in</c><00:02:55.040><c> the</c> having a zero
- dollar balance uh in the having a zero dollar balance uh in the premium<00:02:55.519><c> security</c
Summary:
The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund.
Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms.
House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 119 May 13th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With 65 ayes, zero noes, and zero excused, permission is granted.
- With 65 ayes, 0 noes, and zero excused, amendment 44 is adopted.
- With 57 ayes, 8 noes, and zero excused, Senate Bill 23 is adopted.
- With 65 ayes, zero no, zero excused, Senate Bill 186 is adopted. Co-sponsors.
- And so with that zero fiscal note to narrow the scope, and we got it out.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> favorable report by 15 eyes and zero favorable report by 15 eyes and zero nays. nays. nays.
- </c> 29 I zero Naz Senate Bill 243 passes. 29 I zero Naz Senate Bill 243 passes.
- </c> 33 I zero N to be ours adopted. 33 I zero N to be ours adopted.
- Woods. >> 30 ayes, zero nays.
- Zero Naz. The BR is adopted. >> 30 eyes. Zero Naz. The BR is adopted.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss.
Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted.
On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property.
The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 051 Mar 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> With 64 eyes, zero, no, and one excused. With 64 eyes, zero, no, and one excused.
- ,</c><01:24:53.120><c> but</c> down from a 1.1 million to zero, but down from a 1.1 million to zero,
- </c><01:26:20.320><c> fiscal</c> "Oh, well, my my bill has zero fiscal "Oh, well, my my bill has zero
- It has a zero fiscal note. note." Great. It has a zero fiscal note.
- And in this case here, the fiscal note is saying that, hey, there's a zero cost to this, a zero cost.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I remember six ayes, zero noes, one not voting, and you've given House Bill 2960 a do pass recommendation
- that's really important to CASS that they do struggle with is that each year their budget starts from zero
- So to be able to keep caseworkers, Their budget starts from zero.
- Back then, we had a, I think it was called something, not ground zero, but it was across the street,
- I remember six ayes, zero noes, one not voting, and you've given House Bill 2620 a do pass recommendation
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee heard two veterans-focused bills. HB 2960 would create a Veterans Specialty Court grant program and fund to help cities and counties start, expand, and improve veterans treatment courts, with the Administrative Office of the Courts overseeing best practices, data collection, and reporting. It would also require the Department of Corrections to identify incarcerated veterans and share monthly information with the Department of Veterans’ Services so veterans do not lose contact with benefits and support services. The sponsor and a veteran testifying in support described the bill as a way to address underlying issues such as PTSD, substance use, and reintegration challenges through diversion and treatment rather than punishment.
The committee also heard HB 2620, which would appropriate $300,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to large emergency shelters serving homeless veterans, including Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). Supporters said the funding would allow shelters to hire dedicated veteran case managers, provide flexible assistance, and move veterans more quickly into permanent housing. A CASS representative and a veteran who had stayed there testified in favor, describing the shelter’s veteran-specific services and the importance of stable, trauma-informed case management.
Both bills received strong support from committee members, many of whom spoke personally about veterans treatment courts and homelessness services. HB 2960 was approved on a 6-0 vote with one member not voting, and HB 2620 was also approved 6-0 with one member not voting, each receiving a do-pass recommendation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (3-19-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> First off, the bill passes six to zero.
- </c><00:03:16.959><c> passes</c><00:03:17.440><c> six</c><00:03:17.599><c> to</c><00:03:17.840><c> zero
- </c> first off, the bill passes six to zero. first off, the bill passes six to zero.
- Oh, I should first say I guess the bill passes eight to zero and will be reported with favorable expression
- Oh, I should first say I guess the bill passes eight to zero and will be reported with favorable expression
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, with your vote of 11 ayes, zero nays, zero present, zero absent, you've given House Bill 2138
- Members, with your vote of 11 ayes, zero nays, zero present, zero absent, you've given House Bill 2122
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, technical registration, engineering, architect, land surveyor, reciprocity, endorsement, qualification standards, firefighter
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 10 ayes and zero nays. The bill will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
- There being ten ayes and zero nays, House Bill 2856 will be reported favorably.
- Aye and zero nays. House Bill 1022 is reported favorably.
- There being 11 ayes and zero nays, House Bill 3114 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
- There being 11 ayes and zero nays,...
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Alahar, Senator Howard, Senator Daniels, seven ayes, zero nays.
- Haven't received seven ayes and zero nays.
- Senator Rossino, Senator Standridge, Senator Alahar, Senator Howard, six ayes, zero nays.
- Having received six ayes and zero nays, that declares the nomination to have advanced to the full Senate
- Brooks, Senator Jett, Senator Rossino, Senator Standridge, Senator Galahhar, Senator Howard, six ayes, zero
Bills:
HB2299, HB2939, HB2941, HB2960, HB3062, HB3087, HB3114, HB3244, HB3262, HB3304, HB3345, HB3386, HB3431, HB3498, HB3581, HB3645, HB3648, HB3764, HB3852, HB3974, HB4141, HB4144, HB4227, HB4237, HB4343, HB4425
Keywords:
Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers