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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the flow of voters, the lines building up, and making sure that voters are greeted, directed, and
- So I stand here today, though, as president of the Florida Voters League.
- And we have three specific goals: registering voters, educating voters, and encouraging them to participate
- So I stand here today, though, as president of the Florida Voters League.
- And we have three specific goals, registering voters, educating voters. specific goals, registering voters
Bills:
S0014 , S0016 , S0024 , S0052 , S0308 , S0504 , S0506 , S0564 , S0572 , S0590 , S0594 , S0806 , S1396 , S7020 , S7024 , S7026
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg.
Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed.
The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- and then approved by voters.
- approved by voters.
- And it's subject to voter approval.
- So, and I like the fact that it's up to the voter.
- It is all voter approved, so the voters have to buy off on this concept and the new tax authority that
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
renewable energy, nonemitting generation, public entities, contracting, electric generation, distributed energy, agricultural land, energy generation, renewable resources, siting regulations, land use, urban development, vegetation management, shrubsteppe, environmental regulation, economic development, sales tax, rural counties, industrial land banks, growth management
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/18/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But I think they all, the voters, made good choices.
- That’s who the voters chose. He seems to be a good choice.
- Most voters in District 2, the person they chose was well known in the county.
- The voters were not unhappy with that. Mr.
- That's just a choice that was made by the voters, and so I don't really know.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and rose to national prominence as the National League of Women Voters president in 1978.
- League of Women Voters president in 1978.
- ,</c> the League of Conservation Voters, the League of Conservation Voters, Climate<00:40:14.240><c>
- But voters deserve to know who is getting paid.
- But voters deserve to know who is getting paid.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- UCSF and UCLA are key medical safety net providers serving children, older adults, people with disabilities
- We represent people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I'll be quick.
- practice hygienists and their patients who are in nursing homes and those homebound elderly and disabled
- practice hygienists and their patients who are in nursing homes and those homebound elderly and disabled
- patients. hygienists and their patients who are in nursing homes and those homebound elderly and disabled
Summary:
The hearing began with a stakeholder presentation from Let California Kids Hear urging coverage of pediatric hearing aids for children in the large group market. Advocates described the issue as a long-running developmental emergency, argued that existing state efforts have been inefficient, and said the new proposal would cover about 70% to 80% of affected children without new spending by redirecting existing dollars. Public commenters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s advocates, strongly supported the proposal and emphasized the need for timely access to sound. The chair thanked the group and noted hope for a future fix, including continued work on the exchange market.
The Department of Finance then gave a broad budget warning about the state’s more than $20 billion structural deficit and said new investments must be weighed against out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with an overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, seismic hospital compliance, workforce programs, and the Data Exchange Framework. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, behavioral health pipeline programs, the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, and future CalRx products such as EpiPens and GLP-1s. HCAI also described its enforcement approach for health care spending targets, saying the board would not change the targets in response to H.R. 1, and outlined the diaper access initiative, which will distribute diapers through hospitals in higher-need areas.
Several HCAI budget items were discussed and held open, including additional expenditure authority, the transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate, long-term care payment transparency staffing, and reporting on health care worker waiting periods. The department also presented its Behavioral Health Services Act workforce initiative and a proposed $100 million General Fund offset, which both the LAO and the chair questioned as unclear and potentially one-time in nature. HCAI said the final workforce plan would be adjusted after stakeholder consultation if the offset proceeds. The department also described the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying California received $233.6 million in federal funds, had to revise its proposal to satisfy CMS, and must obligate the money by October 30; the program will fund rural care models, workforce development, and technology, with grants rolled out on a phased basis.
The Department of Managed Health Care then presented its budget and three legislative implementation requests: SB 41 on PBM reform, SB 306 on prior authorization transparency, and AB 1041 on provider credentialing timelines. Finally, the administration outlined a menopause care proposal requiring coverage and education for menopause-related services, provider training, and an outreach campaign, with DMHC requesting staffing and funding to implement and enforce the new requirements. Throughout the hearing, most items were held open for later action, and no final votes were taken in the portion provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:46:15.559><c> um</c> pretty popular with the voters um pretty popular with the voters um almost
- </c><03:28:04.080><c> I</c> we disagree on the effect but voters I we disagree on the effect but voters
- Number two, it diminishes voter confidence. It’s overly complicated. It is confusing.
- It requires voters to make decisions on all the candidates, which a lot of voters don’t.
- </c> number two it diminishes voter number two it diminishes voter confidence<03:58:02.880><c> it's</
Committee:
House Election Law
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We will open the executive session on House Bill 385, reestablishing voter identification exceptions.
- House Bill 385 reestablishing voter identification exceptions. I'm sorry.
- </c><01:16:34.080><c> fully</c> is it is good to have voters fully is it is good to have voters fully
- who is a qualified voter to be able<01:18:21.840><c> to</c><01:18:22.000><c> vote.
- Requiring the Secretary of State to take check voter records every election, right?
Committee:
House Election Law
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session (Part 1 of September 12, 2025 Legislative day)
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whenever the voters have had the chance to vote for it in their city, the voters have approved it
- Unfortunately, Including 74% of the voters in 2022 in the city of Oakland.
- I've seen it work in my cities, and this will allow the voters to decide.
- It's the epitome of respecting voters and whether or not voters want us to do this.
- It's the epitome of respecting voters and whether or not voters want us to do this.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor session focused largely on concurrence votes on Senate amendments and a few budget-related motions. Early procedural actions included a failed motion to send AB 1207 to the inactive file, approval of motions to take up Senate amendments without reference to file, and recesses for dinner and committee meetings. The chamber also heard several guest introductions and brief ceremonial remarks, including birthday acknowledgments and recognition of interns and visitors.
Members then considered and passed a series of measures on topics including armory property transfers (SB 855), data center electricity impacts (SB 57), carbon capture pipeline transport (SB 614), health budget trailer bills (AB 144 and AB 149), and a Black Caucus higher-education bill allowing institutions to consider descendants of enslaved people in admissions (AB 7). The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on bills covering community college nursing programs (AB 1400), public health, signage for the Los Angeles Convention Center, gambling, social media warning labels for children, housing plan-check timelines, small business disaster recovery, wildfire mental health services, antitrust enforcement, foster care kinship placements, housing stability, AI cybersecurity, emergency services, and school nutrition standards. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes or brief debate over policy details.
The most extended debate came on SB 274, which would limit retention of automated license plate reader data to 60 days unless tied to an investigation. Supporters argued it was needed to protect privacy and prevent misuse of sensitive location data, while opponents said it would hinder law enforcement and crime-solving. The transcript cuts off during that debate, so no final vote is shown for SB 274 in the provided text. Earlier and later votes recorded in the session showed broad support for many bills, with several measures passing unanimously and others receiving modest no votes, and some urgency measures being sent immediately to the Governor or the Senate after concurrence.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This Senate Bill 25, what it does is just the compensation for the registrars of voters.
- It has been many years since our registrars of voters has gotten an increase.
- I'm Amanda Raines, the registrar of voters for DeSoto Parish.
- Shanica Olin, Pointe Coupee Parish registrar of voters.
- , passing; West Baton Rouge registrar of voters Connie Cromham Horn; St.
Committee:
Senate Finance
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met with eight members present and deferred HB 127. It then considered a series of bills, most of which were reported favorably without opposition. HB 22 revised COLA rules for the clerks of court retirement system, allowing more frequent COLAs when the system is better funded; HB 324 made judicial stipends permanent and added future COLAs subject to available funding; HB 233 increased jury mileage reimbursement; HB 47 reorganized assessor retirement COLA statutes; HB 533 allowed St. Tammany Parish to transfer unused witness-fee account balances to the 22nd Judicial District Court; HB 980 adjusted eligibility for the Firemen’s Supplemental Pay Board; HCR 45 urged Congress to clarify ARPA deadlines for water projects; HB 559 increased court costs in the 4th Judicial District; HB 290 recreated the Department of Treasury and related entities in statute; and HB 382 addressed Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget review authority over Group Benefits plans. The committee also reported HB 1157 favorably, creating a financing bank mechanism for infrastructure projects, and HB 575 favorably, giving youth aging out of foster care preferred access to surplus state vehicles through the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency.
Several measures drew more discussion. HB 1236, dealing with pharmacy benefit managers and professional dispensing fees, prompted extensive testimony from the sponsor, the Legislative Fiscal Office, the Department of Insurance, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens enforcement of existing PBM law and protects independent pharmacies; opponents argued the bill’s requirement that PBMs bear dispensing-fee costs would be difficult to implement and could raise premiums. The sponsor said he would work on amendments, including clarifying language and a delayed effective date, and the bill was nevertheless moved favorably. SB 25, on registrar of voters compensation, was amended to a revised pay structure and then reported favorably. HB 47 and HB 533 were also presented as funding and administrative cleanups for retirement and court-related accounts, with local support noted.
The committee also heard HB 233 on jury duty mileage reimbursement, which the sponsor said updates a 1961 rate and would be funded locally at an estimated average increase of about $4,000 per judicial district. HB 324 on judicial salaries was described as self-funded by the judiciary and subject to available funding, with no budget impact. HB 575 on foster youth transportation was presented as a non-appropriation measure aimed at helping youth aging out of foster care by giving them preferred access to surplus vehicles. HB 382, which concerns the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget’s role in approving Group Benefits plans, was reported favorably with little discussion. The meeting ended after a motion to adjourn.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education (3-25-26) Upon Adjournment of House
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- If a majority of the members of the Board of Education are elected by voters in Jefferson County Public
- by voters in Jefferson County<00:03:20.080><c> Public</c><00:03:20.400><c> Schools</c> County Public
- , by voters in Jefferson County.<00:05:06.240><c> There's</c><00:05:06.440><c> some</c><00:05:06.600>
- Um, but we want those decisions to be beholden to voters in Jefferson County.
- Um, but we want those decisions to be beholden to voters in Jefferson County.
Committee:
House Primary and Secondary Education
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Supporting the Save America Act means promising every voter that their voice matters and that their vote
- 11:47.680><c> means</c><00:11:48.079><c> promising</c><00:11:48.640><c> every</c><00:11:48.959><c> voter
- </c><00:11:49.279><c> that</c> Act means promising every voter that Act means promising every voter that
- </c><00:20:31.120><c> care</c><00:20:31.440><c> of</c><00:20:31.600><c> her</c><00:20:31.840><c> disabled
- </c> grade to take care of her disabled grade to take care of her disabled brother.<00:20:33.760><c>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a new issue, a new conversation with the voters, and I'm asking the voters whether they want it.
- to ask the voter because the voter<01:03:58.160><c> is</c><01:03:58.240><c> the</c><01:03:58.400><c>
- :05.200><c> being</c><01:04:05.760><c> too</c> dismiss the voters as being too dismiss the voters as
- > you</c><01:27:38.400><c> think</c><01:27:38.560><c> the</c><01:27:38.719><c> voters</c> voters.
- And if you think the voters voters.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, a two-thirds vote out of both houses, and then the voters ratifying.
- Some bond elections Texas voters reject bond...
- Voters have tried to use alternative financing methods to fund projects rejected by the voters.
- If voters rejected something, take it back to the voters as the first option and say, "Hey, we've improved
- That would have been approved by the voters; that's my personal opinion.
Bills:
SJR37 , SJR57 , SB7 , SB8 , SB16 , SB108 , SB125 , SB207 , SB318 , SB371 , SB379 , SB396 , SB406 , SB503 , SB533 , SB565 , SB578 , SB599 , SB686 , SB689 , SB707 , SB763 , SB854 , SB857 , SB875 , SB878 , SB920 , SB924 , SB961 , SB965 , SB985 , SB988 , SB1021 , SB1024 , SB1026 , SB1038 , SB1059 , SB1185 , SB1202 , SB1207 , SB1252 , SB1330 , SB1396 , SB1484 , SB1527 , SB1535 , SB1596 , SB1619 , SB1697 , SB1737 , SB1741 , SB1841 , SJR36 , SJR12 , SJR57 , SJR37 , SCR22 , SCR12 , SB565 , SB765 , SB62 , SB666 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB847 , SB1248 , SB504 , SB857 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB1497 , SB1498 , SB241 , SB304 , SB621 , SB1023 , SB1024 , SB686 , SB371 , SB204 , SB609 , SB670 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB447 , SB875 , SB406 , SB985 , SB965 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB1215 , SB1302 , SB856 , SB583 , SB673 , SB681 , SB1172 , SB1252 , SB608 , SB955 , SB957 , SB988 , SB1021 , SB1120 , SB251 , SB541 , SB379 , SB1737 , SB266 , SB1415 , SB1527 , SB125 , SB599 , SB1330 , SB53 , SB1352 , SB785 , SB472 , SB1450 , SB1502 , SB1566 , SB414 , SB1062 , SB961 , SB1038 , SB578 , SB711 , SB746 , SB942 , SB1404 , SB1448 , SB1738 , SB108 , SB8 , SB318 , SB507 , SB533 , SB689 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1596 , SB1403 , SB763 , SB667 , SB1059 , SB617 , SB1567 , SB503 , SB16 , SB310 , SB311 , SB396 , SB505 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1470 , SB264 , SB924 , SB1029 , SB1185 , SB1202 , SB1358 , SB1364 , SB1569 , SB1697 , SB1376 , SB1228 , SB519 , SB878 , SB1350 , SB462 , SB1535 , SB827 , SB1585 , SB207 , SB1207 , SB1619 , SB1396 , SB920 , SB1484 , SB1273 , SB1741 , SB7 , SB927 , SB1227 , SB1229 , SB1353 , SB1366 , SB1464 , SB1709 , SB1729 , SB1733 , SB1744 , SB1772 , SB1816 , SB1841 , SB2188 , SB1147 , SB879 , SB1008 , SJR81 , SJR50 , SCR39 , SB1536 , SB2016 , SB1453 , SB1173 , SB1163 , SB996 , SB27 , SB568 , SB1370 , SB1321 , SB1101 , SB906 , SB860 , SB1563 , SB993 , SB693 , SB1610 , SB1537 , SB836 , SB1332 , SB1307 , SB963 , SB493 , SB922 , SB984 , SB1084 , SB619 , SB1098 , SB1122 , SB455 , SB522 , SB1057 , SB1239 , SB1254 , SB1255 , SB1259 , SB1341 , SB1664 , SB1877 , SB464 , SB1277 , SB32 , SB732 , SB660 , SB731 , SB921 , SB268 , SB1822 , SB1188 , SB1939 , SB1589 , SB397 , SB1388 , SB2230 , SB1058 , SB1036 , SB1267 , SB2112 , SB1930 , SB532 , SB1035 , SB2155 , SB508 , SB29 , SB292 , SB291 , SB901 , SB1333 , SB1436 , SB1494 , SB964 , SB779 , SB1378 , SB2312 , SB1719
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 5, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 13
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the past primary, we had a low voter turnout; I think some 70% of our population didn't vote.
- In the past primary, we had a low voter turnout; I think some 70% of our population didn't vote.
- in our public elections process voters in our public elections process thank<00:27:13.159><c> you</c
- In the past primary, we had a low voter turnout; I think some 70% of our population didn't vote.
- turnout I think had like a low voter turnout I think some<00:28:11.440><c> 70%</c><00:28:12.000><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/27/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> nine of them versus a thousand voters nine of them versus a thousand voters who<00:36:31.440><c>
- know who they voted sure that voters know who they voted for,<00:42:28.640><c> how</c><00:42:28.800>
- You can argue voter suppression. I can argue for cheating, right?
- </c> those voters those voters not<01:34:20.800><c> turned</c><01:34:21.040><c> away</c><01:34:21.199
- You can argue voter reasons.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Before that, I organized some grassroots voter registration drives.
- address versus a mailing address, and other nuances that come with voter data and understanding what
- In my current role at HAPA, I focus on a lot of good government initiatives, expanding voter access,
- I believe that my background in voter engagement, my experience handling this kind of information, and
- our mail-in voting our online voter our mail-in voting options<00:14:11.040><c> as</c><00:14:11.200>
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 572, the nomination of Kirsten Walker to the Commission on the Status of Women, and received testimony in strong support from representatives of the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, and others. Walker described nearly a decade of community advocacy focused on women, gender-diverse people, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use, reproductive and gender-diverse health care, and support for criminalized communities. Members asked about the commission’s past work and future priorities, and Walker said it should continue supporting community initiatives, studies on violence, and women-led efforts. The committee voted to recommend advise and consent, with the measure adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee then considered Governor’s Message 685, the nomination of Arielle Castillo to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu. Testimony from supporters emphasized her civic engagement, volunteer work, and willingness to serve in uncompensated state work. Castillo said she had worked in local politics and voter engagement, including with Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action, and explained her background in voter registration, election rules, and good-government efforts. Members questioned her on how she would handle close voting issues and whether her activism could affect her service; she said she would apply the law fairly, protect voting rights, and that her organization is nonpartisan and does not endorse candidates. The committee again recommended advise and consent, and the nomination was adopted.
Finally, the committee heard Governor’s Message 686, the nomination of Jonathan Simons to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii. Supporters described him as thoughtful and analytical, and Simons said he is a Hilo civil engineer with a strong interest in civics and good governance. He said his role on the board would be to protect the franchise by preventing improper disenfranchisement and ensuring votes are counted appropriately, citing his mother’s work enforcing the Voting Rights Act. Members asked whether he would apply election laws fairly and without partisan bias; he said he would. The committee voted advise and consent on GM 686 as well, and all three nominations were adopted before adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Rules Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- an answer for you, so I would love to provide you more information specifically on handicap and disabled
- And with that being said, we're also reducing disabled parking if we are looking at this at least 20%
- And with that being said, we're also reducing disabled parking if we are looking at this at least 20%
- In storms like we have here in Florida, like hurricanes, it can be temporarily disabled.
- Kylie Dom, League of Women Voters of Florida, waves in support.
Summary:
The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct.
Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment.
Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , foster voter turnout among parents<00:05:04.440><c> and</c><00:05:04.600><c> friends.
- It is confusing to voters and it creates, you know, challenges.
- It is confusing to voters and it creates, you know, challenges.
- ,</c> this bizarre election system to voters, this bizarre election system to voters, often<00:16:26.000
- ><c> to</c> Voters are frequently forced to Voters are frequently forced to arbitrarily<00:16:38.400>
Committee:
Senate Elections
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- the voters decide. ...give the voters the ability to put that measure on the ballot, let the voters
- And this is something that the voter deserves to be able to vote on.
- We're actually voting to let the voter be the ones to decide for themselves.
- Now, this bill again gives the voters the right to decide.
- Not everybody likes taxes, and voters will be able to choose, will be able to show if they think that
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- They have a chance to explain the case to the voter, and then the voter approve or disapprove.
- So, you know, if the voters ... I think it needs to go to the voters. >> Thank you for the time.
- </c><03:19:20.880><c> Any</c> in front of the voters. Thank you. Any in front of the voters.
- The voters have to approve this.
- The voters would not twice and failed. The voters would not approve<03:36:33.200><c> it.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee