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WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • High balances and shutoffs put people at risk of becoming homeless, and fear of these costs can lead
  • Representing leading data center owner-operators, including many with long histories of investment in
  • There's a lot of uncertainty and speculation around that growth, leading to significant risks.
  • Washington Conservation Action has been a leading political and policy voice for the environment in our
  • And we need to ban non-disclosure agreements so that people have warning when one of these massive facilities
Summary: The committee first met in executive session on Senate Bill 5941, which would exempt certain school districts from a Washington State Energy Code requirement for onsite renewable energy systems on large new commercial buildings or additions. The committee adopted Senator Short’s amendment narrowing the eligible school district definition from 1,000 or fewer students to 500 or fewer students, then approved the bill as amended and sent it to the Rules Committee with a do pass recommendation. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 6171, a proposed substitute addressing emerging large energy use facilities, primarily data centers. Staff explained that the bill would require utilities serving such facilities to adopt tariffs or policies to protect other ratepayers, require long-term contracts and full cost recovery, allow curtailment during emergencies, add reporting and sustainability requirements, create a fee to fund energy assistance, weatherization, and higher education programs, and impose new clean energy and labor-related requirements. The prime sponsor said the bill is intended to protect affordability, reliability, transparency, and the public interest as data center demand grows. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including community action groups, environmental organizations, some utilities, Ecology, and student representatives, argued the bill would prevent cost shifting, improve transparency, support low-income energy assistance, and help manage grid and climate impacts. Opponents, including data center representatives, public utility district and business groups, and some local government and port officials, said the bill was too prescriptive, could raise costs, threaten competitiveness, duplicate existing utility practices, and interfere with existing CCA/CETA provisions and local flexibility. No vote was taken on SB 6171 during the hearing, and the meeting adjourned after public testimony.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Jun 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, in 2017, you tapped him and he authored Senate Bill 4 that banned sanctuary cities.
  • To serve you, his steadfast commitment to the people of Texas, and his willingness to lead with conviction
  • Karina, with the steady hand in which she leads this dais, all the messengers, and all the other folks
  • leadership roles at Steergate, Payment Solutions, Call Box, and Four Seasons, helping to build and lead
  • and the Senate together, and the result of the conference committee report and the legislation will lead
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1040 came through my committee, which was an organ harvesting ban.
  • Harris County may lead a lot of stuff. That wasn't Harris County. That was Houston.
  • Inherently, this is going to lead to different approaches and standards for voter registration challenges
  • between Inherently, this is going to lead to different approaches and standards for voter registration
  • these audits on a more regular basis, which, as the fiscal note mentions, could and presumably would lead
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Vice Chair Henderson-Gager, can you lead us, please?
  • Lee, next is Ban San Van. Welcome to the committee.
  • it's patriotism in its purest form—protecting our communities by preparing the next generation to lead
  • Let's lead this charge together. Thank you for your testimony.
  • We know how to lead; we know how to direct; we know how to serve.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm proud to be the lead co-sponsor of this bill and voting to pass this bill to the Senate today.
  • The Senator from Belmont, who has been a leading force on this item and has worked really hard.
  • It does this by banning the use of certain toxic compounds in medical devices that are used by health
  • toxic chemicals that may be in the devices that are helping administer a therapy or a treatment to lead
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted two resolutions recognizing the town of Sturbridge on the nation’s 250th anniversary and congratulating Zachary Erich on becoming an Eagle Scout, and then took up several committee reports and extension orders. The chamber suspended rules multiple times to act immediately on committee extensions for Financial Services and State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, and it referred a House petition on cleft lip and cleft palate treatment to Financial Services. Members also adopted an order extending the Financial Services committee’s reporting deadline on credit union and mortgage financing matters. The Senate then considered and passed House No. 4361, a bill on teacher retirement benefits, after extensive debate in support of a one-time window for certain teachers who were excluded from Retirement Plus due to administrative errors. Senators described the measure as a long-overdue fix for more than 8,500 educators, noting that eligible teachers would have to pay the difference in contributions. The bill was ordered to a third reading, passed to be engrossed by a 39-0 roll call, and sent on for further action. The chamber also passed Senate No. 3106 on toxic-free medical devices and Senate No. 3107 on commercial interior design licensure, both after supportive remarks about patient safety and professional regulation. A major item was the conference committee report on H. 5280, the FY26 fair share supplemental budget. Supporters highlighted funding for municipal winter relief, MBTA operations and capital needs, education initiatives, housing incentives, home heating assistance, and collective bargaining agreements, while opponents raised concerns about MBTA subsidies, legal defense funding, and tax policy implications. After roll call, the report was approved by a 37-3 vote. The Senate also adopted the emergency preamble and passed H. 5470, the FY26 supplemental appropriations bill, and later enacted local bills including Berkeley recall authority, a Milton school deadline extension, a Lexington parkland exchange, and long-term municipal roads and bridges financing. Near the end of the session, the Senate recognized guests from the Caribbean diplomatic corps and the Authentic Caribbean Foundation, who spoke about Caribbean American Heritage Month and partnership agreements with Massachusetts. The chamber then concurred in a House amendment to Senate No. 2563, a bill updating disability-related terminology in the general laws, with senators emphasizing the importance of person-first language and dignity for people with disabilities. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble and enacted the bill. The session concluded with an adjournment order to meet again the following Monday and with adjournment in memory of Richard Louis Volpe of Sturbridge.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • menopause discrimination, do pass as amended to have the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls lead
  • AB 2543, Ransom, fast charging stations, do pass as amended to have OES serve as the lead agency and
  • AB 2543, Ransom, fast charging stations, do pass as amended to have OES serve as the lead agency and
  • Schultz, PFAS-containing pesticides, do pass with author's amendments to narrow the application of the ban
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held a suspense-file hearing on May 14, 2026, reviewing hundreds of Assembly bills and a few committee bills. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors used in suspense decisions, including fiscal impact, return on investment, effects on constituents, and protection of the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then acted on a very large number of measures, sending many bills to the Assembly floor on do pass or do pass as amended motions, while holding many others in committee. Topics covered a broad range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, wildfire mitigation, water, energy, transportation, cannabis, immigration, and state governance. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, make implementation contingent on appropriations or existing resources, remove provisions, or clarify agency responsibilities; several bills were held without further action. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on items such as Medi-Cal services, child care, wildfire-related programs, housing financing, school and college issues, public safety and criminal justice, environmental and energy policy, and various consumer and business regulations. Some measures were sent out on A or B roll calls, with Republicans often not voting on amended bills. The hearing concluded after the committee reported that a large number of bills had been moved to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, and the committee adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • cowboy code emphasizing integrity, respect, Accountability and service while shaping graduates who lead
  • I declare the bill will be banned.
  • Madam President, the state of Oklahoma is leading the charge in leading the nation in the charge to Reining
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Utilities Mar 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Utilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • This doesn't ban any So this is just adding a little bit of flexibility so that as we get more, either
  • Thank you, Chairman, and thanks for leading us down that path because fundamentally what I've been wrestling
  • Texas is leading the way. Other states, I'm talking to Ohio as well.
  • And I think, as I really think about this, I think about the long lead time in permitting.
Committee: House Utilities
Keywords: 959, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 27th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this individual is driving that, well, I can't use you because Florida, you're particularly banned
  • Failure to do so can lead to dire consequences." "Pilots obey the laws of physics.
  • Failure to do so can lead to dire consequences. We comply with federal aviation regulation.
  • He has people from all over the world come here to fly in Florida because Florida is the world's leading
Keywords: 999, senate, all
Summary: The Transportation Committee met and first took up CS/SB 86, which would make operation of a commercial motor vehicle by an unauthorized alien an imminent safety hazard and require lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also authorizes impoundment, a $250,000 civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order until violations are corrected. After adopting an amendment and hearing support from the Florida PBA, the committee reported the bill favorably on a vote with Senator Arrington voting no. The committee then considered CS/SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after amending the distribution of proceeds so the Huber Brothers Foundation may receive up to 10% instead of 25%. Next, the committee approved CS/SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in a crash after running a red light or stop sign, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after an injury crash. Law enforcement testimony supported the bill. The committee also considered CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data, which would bar use of that data to calculate or collect landing-related fees; an amendment narrowed the prohibition to landing and touch-and-go fee scenarios. Aviation groups and pilots supported the bill as protecting safety and preventing surprise billing, while airport representatives said they could still charge landing fees but would need to rely on more manual methods. The committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably, and the meeting adjourned after all measures were approved.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance May 7th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rejection is the process where the immune system attacks the transplanted organ, leading to organ injury
  • Sometimes that bleeding requires a blood transfusion, and sometimes that blood transfusion leads to an
  • Currently, Texas unfortunately leads the nation for new HIV diagnoses.
  • My bill does not ban the use of AI in medical insurance determinations, but enacts regulations to provide
Committee: House Insurance
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Mar 4th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation will ultimately lead to healthier communities.
  • Florida leads the nation in registered vessels. We have over a million registered vessels.
  • we lead the nation in reportable boating accidents that result in death.
  • And Florida needs to lead by example. Limiting freedoms. This is about saving lives. Thank you.
  • And Florida needs to lead by example. Thank you, Mr. Fernandez.
Summary: The committee met and took up several criminal justice, public safety, and boating measures. It first heard SB 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, which would create mental health diversion options for eligible misdemeanor and felony defendants, expand mental health and substance abuse grant uses, require evaluations and treatment recommendations in certain cases, add Hillsborough County to a forensic diversion pilot list, and create a behavioral health data repository. After adopting a technical amendment, the bill received strong support from NAMI Florida, family advocates, sheriffs, and the Murphy family, and was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee also approved SB 86, expanding peer support programs for certain law enforcement support personnel, and SB 472, allowing inmates who complete approved education in correctional facilities to receive credit toward professional licensure requirements. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably without opposition. SB 276, which increases penalties for unlawfully sheltering or aiding an unmarried minor and creates a defense for actions taken to protect a minor from danger, drew questions about runaway youth, LGBTQ youth, and the scope of the defense; the sponsor said he was open to further amendment, and the bill passed favorably. Members then approved SB 402, updating the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute to reference the armed forces by definition rather than by branch. SB 490, as amended, would let law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers carry concealed off duty and exempt law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and active military service members from the three-day waiting period for rifle and shotgun purchases; it passed 8-1 after debate over the waiting period and equal treatment concerns. Finally, the committee passed SB 628, Lucy’s Law, to strengthen boating safety and penalties, after adopting an amendment that removed proposed changes to warrantless blood draws and boating education requirements; the bill was supported by the family of Lucy Fernandez and passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lead them with a spirit of discernment, humanity, and restraint.
  • It is a living expression of one of the most fundamental freedoms: the freedom to worship, to lead, and
  • Special thanks to Tom and Patty Long for leading the planning and the implementation of this event.
  • John Thune asked to be the leader of the Senate, but he is not leading.
  • Speaker, today I rise to speak on the importance of the ban warehouse detention act.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Feb 13th, 2026

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • how 261 and 264 are going to work together if we’re going to turn around and in the very next bill ban
  • organizer with Common Cause New Mexico, and we at Common Cause were a huge supporter of the past bill that bans
  • guns, open carry, concealed carry, just the same way I sat in this chair many years ago before we banned
  • And until we banned them in the building entirely, I was armed, legally mostly.
Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264
Summary: The committee first heard SB 264, which would create state criminal and civil penalties for election interference, including stationing armed personnel at polling places or drop boxes, changing voter qualifications or election procedures contrary to state law, and obstructing or intimidating voters, poll workers, or election administrators. The sponsor and Secretary of State staff said the bill was a response to concerns about possible federal interference in New Mexico elections and was modeled largely on existing federal law, while also adding emergency-related provisions for counties affected by disasters. Support came from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and the Center for Public Policy; there was no opposition testimony. After questions about enforcement, federal conflict, and the role of local law enforcement, the committee passed SB 264 on a due-pass motion. The committee then took up SB 261, a related bill revising firearm restrictions at polling places. The sponsor said the bill would remove most exemptions that had allowed firearms in or around polling locations, while preserving limited exceptions for election administrators to request law enforcement assistance and for certain rural or co-located law enforcement offices. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, and the Center for Public Policy, argued that firearms at polls can intimidate voters and poll workers and that the bill would create clearer, safer rules. Opponents, including representatives of a rifle and pistol club, a county sheriff’s office, and the New Mexico Business Coalition, argued that concealed carry holders and officers should not be treated as threats, that the bill could create confusion or criminalize lawful conduct, and that law enforcement needs to remain armed to respond to emergencies and protect polling sites. Committee members debated constitutional tailoring, rural enforcement issues, and how the bill would interact with the earlier election-interference bill. The committee ultimately passed the Judiciary Committee substitute for SB 261 on a due-pass vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 221, which would add a new crime and racketeering predicate for theft and misappropriation of petroleum products and oil and gas equipment. The sponsor, the Attorney General’s office, and industry and law enforcement witnesses said oilfield theft has become more organized and dangerous, causing environmental damage, safety hazards, lost production, and revenue losses, and that existing laws are not sufficient to address the conduct. An opponent questioned whether the conduct was already illegal and argued that the bill singled out one industry and could overcriminalize conduct already covered by other laws and regulations. After discussion about proportionality and whether the bill was necessary, the committee voted on the Judiciary Committee substitute and the motion failed on a tie vote, so SB 221 did not advance.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 16th, 2026 at 09:13 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, all three recommendations have a ban on new enrollment growth units for the current and the
  • You know, ban online growth seems reasonable, cap growth, you know, ban online rural units.
  • Chair, Representative Herrera, I will say right now there are recommendations to ban online growth units
Keywords: 996, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 12th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • To be clear, this bill is not about limiting free speech or banning the use of AI in political messaging
  • Rather than banning altered media outright, this legislation simply requires disclosure when political
  • Are kind of moving in this direction of requiring at least a disclaimer, if not, you know, outright banning
  • it, but those outright bans are getting popped in the courts for First Amendment because I mean, you
Bills: HB 13 , HB143 , HB144 , HB145 , HB366 , HB470 , HB805 , HB912 , HB13 , HB143 , HB144 , HB145
Committee: House State Affairs
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, but it does lead us to the discussion that I think is very relevant, Mr.
  • Um, but it does lead us to the discussion that I think is very relevant, Mr.
  • Um but it does lead us to the hiccups.
  • HF 4216 does not regulate autonomous vehicles; it bans them.
  • We urge the vehicles, it bans them.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first discussed a budget-related issue involving liquor commission enforcement staff and tobacco enforcement funding. A member explained that proposed cuts to “group two” enforcement positions at the liquor commission could jeopardize the tobacco enforcement money that flows to Health and Human Services, and expressed confidence that the enforcement division would ultimately be preserved. The main hearing was on Senate Bill 19, which would modernize hotel and motel statutes by repealing outdated requirements. The sponsor and the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association said the bill would remove obsolete rules such as the old guest book/card system and antiquated posting requirements for room rates and motel signs. Members questioned whether the bill would eliminate the requirement to record guest departure dates or affect inspection rights, and the witnesses said the intent was only to remove the book-and-card reference while leaving the rest of the recordkeeping requirement in place. Supporters argued the rate-posting rules are widely ignored, hard to enforce, and outdated in an era of digital reservations and variable pricing; the committee also discussed whether any consumer-protection purpose remained. The public hearing on SB 19 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 280FN, which would require food delivery services to have an agreement with a restaurant or food retail store before offering delivery from that business. The sponsor said the bill restores a prior law that had sunset and was intended to prevent third-party platforms from listing restaurants without consent. Restaurant industry testimony strongly supported the bill, describing problems with unauthorized listings, delayed deliveries, and reimbursement disputes, and saying the agreement requirement protects restaurant brands and consumer expectations. Members shared examples of delivery problems and voiced support for reinstating the safeguard.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Governmental Oversight, Select Jun 4th, 2026

Governmental Oversight, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • : the City of Austin's paid sick leave mandate and the City of Brownsville's single-use plastic bag ban
  • county attorney then asked the office of the AG whether counties have the authority to enact such a ban
  • county attorney then asked the office of the AG whether counties have the authority to enact such a ban
  • No Texas statute specifically authorizes a commissioner's court to ban solar development.
  • But reviews that could, Again, I don't think we could sunset them, but reviews that could lead to, if
Keywords: 1184, house, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Adams here, Arturo Alonso Sandoval, Alonzo Sandoval, Archer here, Banning here, Bashore, Bashore, Blair
  • Representative Banning, you're recognized for the Pledge of Allegiance. Members, attention. Salute.
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and the chamber proceeded with the day’s order of business. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, using a personal story about hiking the Manitou Incline to reflect on perseverance and the idea of being “not far from the kingdom of God” from Mark 12. The House then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. After floor reassignment notices, Representative Cantrell introduced the Long Grove, Oklahoma state championship fast-pitch softball team, noting their back-to-back titles, six straight state tournament appearances, and strong academic and team traditions. Several announcements followed, including committee meeting notices, a birthday acknowledgment for the presiding speaker, and a reminder about the Farm City Festival lunch on the second floor. No bills were debated or voted on in the portion provided. The only formal action at the end of the session was a motion by the floor leader to adjourn, and the House adjourned until Monday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was able to lead a panel this week with others from Wyoming and Colorado and tech experts on how to
  • So learning from others, and I also had critical meetings with the appropriation leads from both parties
  • </c><00:12:43.760><c> This</c> and online sales ban enforcement.
  • This and online sales ban enforcement.
  • AIS can lead to a lakes and rivers.
Bills: HF1587 , HF2293 , HF2218 , HF1208 , HF1482