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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair requests that people seat themselves and refrain from conversation. Mr.
- So I don't think we can have a serious conversation about the environment.
- So I don't think we can have a serious conversation about the environment without talking about natural
- The Chair kindly asks members to take their seats and refrain from conversation. Ms.
- I ask members to refrain from conversation.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several procedural matters, including adopting a resolution recognizing the work of Ukraine Forward and suspending Joint Rule 12 for a number of petitions. The chamber also scheduled several bills for later consideration, including measures on unemployment insurance for fluctuating work schedules, the Medical Society mission statement, a youth training wage, bridge and intersection namings, handicapped parking fines, public-way safety, excavation restoration, motor vehicle safety, and a Newton police age requirement. Two engrossed local bills were passed to be enacted: one authorizing retired police officers as special police in Plainville and another allowing Orange to increase its Board of Selectmen membership.
The main policy debate centered on House No. 5151, An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness. Supporters described it as a broad affordability and clean-energy package that would cut costs for ratepayers, reform Mass Save, speed clean-energy procurement and interconnection, return a portion of alternative compliance payments to customers, and address biomass and other energy issues. Opponents argued the bill relied too heavily on long-term programs and new administrative structures while offering little immediate relief, and raised concerns about costs being shifted to consumers, impacts on natural gas, and the pace of implementation. Several amendments were debated and rejected, including proposals to shift public benefit charges away from peak hours, pause public benefit charges for a year, require greater utility disclosure before rate increases, and add a forest-clearing penalty for solar development.
One amendment to the energy bill was adopted: a consolidated amendment that included budget-billing consumer protections for gas customers, requiring notice and conservation recommendations when usage rises significantly. The House also adopted an amendment to a separate conservation-restriction bill for Hanson, changing a figure in the underlying law, and passed that bill to be engrossed as amended. The energy bill’s consolidated amendment passed by roll call, while several other amendments failed by roll call votes. The House observed multiple moments of silence honoring Jaden Booker, Thomas Skip Karam, former Freetown Police Chief Carlton Abbott, and former Representative and Senator William Q. “Biff” McLean, Jr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have the opportunity here, not just for what exists, and we keep having this conversation, and
- Definitely appreciate the conversation this morning and the questions asked of the committee, as well
- But I want to thank you all for your time and conversation today. Thank you.
- Definitely appreciate the conversation this morning and the questions asked of the committee, as well
- But I want to thank you all for your time and conversation today. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> That you saw conversations that I have had, the decisions I made were based on the information that
- >> that<00:05:13.000>
you <00:05:13.120>saw <00:05:13.440>conversations <00 - that I have >> that you saw conversations that I have had had had the<00:05:16.200>
decisions - >> The information that I had from the police report and conversations led me to make the decisions that
- >> We definitely had good conversations, and that is what resulted in the decisions that I made. >> So
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor vetoed it because he said this really needs to be a bigger conversation.
- So we have some interesting conversations in the cul-de-sac.
- And this was a conversation I had with him 30 minutes ago.
- And thank you for the conversation about this bill. The 120 days does give me heartburn.
- And we have had a conversation with the builders about this one minor concern.
Keywords:
onsite sewage treatment, disposal systems, building permits, environmental regulation, local government authority, drinking straws, stirrers, local regulation, compostable, environmental impact, Ocklawaha River, St. Johns River, Silver Springs, river restoration, dam removal, Kirkpatrick Dam, Buckman Lock, Cross Florida Barge Canal, environmental restoration, springs protection
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition.
The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably.
SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce -continued- Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I know we're not going to sort it out here, but I appreciate the conversation."
- I know we're not going to sort it out here, but I appreciate the conversation.
- "The point of the bill is allowing the product sale to happen, not have the conversation about what the
- I think that is a distinct and separate conversation that requires its own bill and its own conversation
- At least my conversations in the past with a bill sponsor who's worked on this.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee reconvened to continue testimony on House Bill 2085, which would preempt local regulation of the sale of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products and establish a statewide standard. The bill sponsor and supporters repeatedly said the measure is intended to create uniform rules for retailers, protect small businesses from a patchwork of local ordinances, and preserve existing local zoning authority. Several members questioned whether the bill’s language was too broad or vague, especially as to whether it could affect zoning near schools or other sensitive locations, and the sponsor said zoning was not the intent and should remain local.
Testimony in support came from representatives of the Missouri Vape and Alternative Products Association, Ware Brands, Warrant’s, the Missouri Grocers Association, Maverick Convenience Stores, and the Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association. Supporters argued that local flavor bans or other restrictions would harm small businesses, create compliance problems, and push sales into neighboring jurisdictions. They also said federal Tobacco 21 rules already govern sales to minors, and that the bill should be read as a statewide sales standard rather than a public health measure. One supporter emphasized that retailers already comply with FDA enforcement and that inconsistent local rules create operational burdens.
Opposition came from the Missouri Public Health Association and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, which said local tobacco regulations have helped prevent youth smoking and that the bill could invite litigation over existing ordinances and limit future local public health action. Committee members raised concerns about local control, public health, and the bill’s wording, while the sponsor clarified that the bill would preempt state and local standards on the sale of tobacco products where the state has already acted, but would not require every locality to adopt a 21-year-old purchase age. An informational witness from MOST Policy Initiative described health risks associated with vaping, flavored products, and youth nicotine use. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned after taking all testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Press Conference 12/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, is that something you feel is not necessary to that full... reference by David to conversations he
- reference by David to conversations he he's<00:10:41.200>
had <00:10:41.360>with <00:10 - And so, it's going to be a very important topic of conversation in dealing with that new paid family
- And so, it's going to be a very important topic of conversation in dealing with that new paid family
- And so, it's going to be a very important topic of conversation in dealing with that new paid family
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He's the tallest in our family, so that's usually how the conversations go.
- My office had productive conversations with stakeholders and is committed to continue these conversations
- I ask that you please take your conversations off the floor.
- I ask that you please take your conversations off the floor. Thank you, members.
- Please take your conversations off the floor. Thank you, members.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then took up a series of procedural motions and a large third-reading file focused heavily on housing, wildfire recovery, insurance, and related regulatory changes. Early actions included a successful motion to place Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 on the third-reading file, followed by a unanimous vote on SB 26, a cleanup measure related to lemon-law civil discovery procedures and automaker opt-outs from the AB 1755 framework.
The chamber then moved through a package of urgency bills tied to the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires and broader housing affordability concerns. Measures approved included AB 311 allowing displaced tenants to temporarily house wildfire victims and pets, AB 299 extending hotel/motel/short-term rental stays beyond 30 days for disaster-displaced families, AB 226 giving the California Fair Plan access to bond financing in catastrophic-loss scenarios, AB 253 allowing third-party plan checks when local review exceeds 30 days, AB 301 aligning state permitting timelines with local deadlines, AB 306 imposing a six-year pause on new residential building-code updates, AB 462 exempting certain ADUs in Los Angeles County coastal zones from coastal development permits, AB 493 requiring interest to be paid to homeowners on insurance proceeds held by lenders, and AB 597 tightening rules on public adjuster solicitation, fees, and contract transparency. Each of these urgency bills passed, generally with strong bipartisan support and mostly unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The Assembly also approved several non-urgency measures, including AB 293 on groundwater transparency and board disclosure, AB 251 on elder abuse litigation standards when evidence is intentionally destroyed, AB 59 removing a sunset on Reclamation District 108’s hydropower authority, AB 417 streamlining EIFD and CRIA financing tools, and AB 312 updating procedures for agricultural theft proceeds. In addition, ACR 6 was adopted by voice vote, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, with extensive remarks from Assembly Member Ta and support from other members. The consent calendar was adopted, and the body later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for David Myers and Olivia Guerrero before adjourning to April 3, 2025. Several vote changes were announced after adjournment, including changes on AB 251 and AB 417.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Introduce Minnesotans Safety First Plan - 02/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- the opposition to the transparency on some of these things are, and, you know, what are those conversations
- the opposition to the transparency on some of these things are, and, you know, what are those conversations
- the opposition to the transparency on some of these things are, and, you know, what are those conversations
- the opposition to the transparency on some of these things are, and, you know, what are those conversations
- like with Democrats about conversations like with Democrats about why<00:14:23.480>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine optimizing longevity from research to action. Feb 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Too much of the conversation around health these days is reactive instead of preventive.
- If we can't have a conversation about obesity, how can we ever solve the obesity crisis?
- I appreciate the testimony and the thoughts, the conversation. You know, I listen. You can read.
- And then did you hear my conversation with Dr.
- Also, along the lines of our earlier conversations, teaching pediatricians and even prenatal doctors,
Summary:
The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- That I guess that's what I'm getting confused about today's conversation.
- That I guess that's what I'm getting confused about today's conversation.
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just this conversation continues, I just this conversation continues, I just - But that's not the conversation we're having.
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or <01:26:14.480>not conversation about whether or not conversation about whether or
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Could you briefly describe your conversations with the Department of Law Enforcement?
- :13.519>
the <00:32:13.679>Department your conversations with the Department your conversations - Um, our conversations with him about priorities have been focused on what we need in our courts.
- so I look forward to that conversation so I look forward to that conversation with<00:34:38.800>
- and I think we've had some conversations and I think we've had some conversations since<01:49:05.199
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 2095, which would provide supplemental appropriations for the Judiciary for the 2025-2027 biennium. Judiciary Administrative Director Brandon Kimura testified in strong support and outlined a request for about $6.4 million in supplemental operating funds, plus four permanent full-time position conversions. He grouped the request into security, services to court users, and staffing needs, including $3.25 million for supplemental armed private security at judiciary facilities statewide, nearly $200,000 for cybersecurity staffing and support, restoration of funding for substance use treatment purchase-of-service contracts, restoration of funding for the Office of Public Guardian on Kauaʻi, salary commission funding, a Kona court operations position, and two Court-Appointed Special Advocates positions converted from temporary to permanent. He also described five capital improvement requests totaling $55.4 million, led by $30 million for construction of a new South Kohala courthouse, $1.2 million each for air conditioning upgrades in Hilo and Kauaʻi, $15 million for elevator upgrades at Kahumanu Hale, and $8 million in lump-sum bond funds for emerging projects.
Several organizations testified in support, including Parents and Children Together and the True Cost Coalition. Supporters emphasized the importance of the purchase-of-service funding for domestic violence and substance use treatment services and said the restoration would return funding to pre-COVID levels and help providers maintain capacity. Kimura explained that the Judiciary often shifts funds among contracts during the year to avoid service interruptions, but that the reduced funding has caused delays and operational problems for providers and probationers.
Members asked detailed questions about the capital projects and operating requests. Representative Shimizu asked for more information on the lump-sum bond funds and the elevator project, and Kimura explained that the Kahumanu Hale request covers four remaining elevator shafts after earlier funding addressed the first five elevators. Representative Cochran asked about the absence of Maui County projects, and Kimura said the Judiciary is still planning for its older Maui facilities with DAGS. Chair Tarnas questioned the need for armed private guards and discussed whether court security should be prioritized within the Department of Law Enforcement; Kimura said the Judiciary needs additional personnel now and has not asked DLE to deprioritize other missions, though the chair suggested further coordination between the agencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
WY
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thinking about this conversation, I don't think that I ever expected to see something quite like this
- So the A1 amendment was made after having some conversations with the Department of Natural Resources
- This is a topic of conversation.
- Conversely, he said, if trails have to be signed for open access, like south of Highway 2, the signs
- is really a cultural conversation that is really a cultural conversation that we're<01:42:44.960>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- continues to be a topic conversation continues to be a topic conversation when<01:24:48.440>
- But through Karen class, I was able to have meaningful conversations with my grandma where I actually
- But through Karen class, I was able to have meaningful conversations with my grandma where I actually
- But through Karen class, I was able to have meaningful conversations with my grandma where I actually
- But through Karen class, I was able to have meaningful conversations with my grandma where I actually
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I just want to confirm: Was there a conversation or multiple conversations between your organization
- a conversation or multiple conversations<02:22:02.880>
between <02:22:03.280>your <02:22 - :03.520>
organization conversations between your organization conversations between your organization - conversations with the superintendent. conversations with the superintendent.
- Maybe that happened uh to conversation.
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You can be helpful to the conversation.
- I think there are multiple conversations to be had.
- like to continue the conversations.
- So, you know, I will have a conversation with the sponsor.
- Other states are actually having that conversation, and there are other options.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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is <01:04:16.880>always conversation in this space is always conversation - conversation about this policy piece. conversation about this policy piece.
- And again, we had a lot of conversation. And again, we had a lot of conversation.
- <01:24:53.840>
we L23 came out from that conversation. we L23 came out from that conversation - actually according to the conversation actually according to the conversation we<02:10:35.119>
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We've had this conversation many times over. It keeps coming up.
- I can just say that through constant conversations with John, conversations that we have that don't violate
- Again, John and I have had those conversations also.
- Again, John and I have had those conversations also. I can speak from Those general conversations.
- So as I look at this issue, I think it deserves more conversation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand that there's still ongoing conversations with this bill.
- I understand that there's still ongoing conversations with this bill.
- through the different language recommendations. conversation to strengthen this program. conversation
- continuing to have these conversations continuing to have these conversations and<01:06:05.599><
- <01:06:33.839>
to continue to have these conversations to continue to have these conversations
Keywords:
eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2026-03-04
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that has come into the common historical conversation.
- And so that has come into the common historical conversation.
- And so that has come into the common historical conversation.
- with the CIA had great conversations with the CIA operatives<00:37:55.359>
and <00:37:55.680>< - Kelly, during<01:11:06.880>
the <01:11:07.120>conversation <01:11:07.520>that <01
Keywords:
veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, veterans affairs, food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, state resources, reporting requirements, agency initiatives, veterans, educational assistance, tuition waiver, spouses, children, military service, benefits
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes, then heard an update from Metro Meals on Wheels on a veterans home-delivered meals grant funded by the committee in 2023. Testifiers said the program has served more than 82,000 meals to over 500 veterans, but funding is running short; enrollment was stopped in July 2025 and meal service was reduced to five per week to stretch dollars. They said the program is serving 168 veterans as of January 31 and will likely run out of funds in July unless additional money is provided. Members asked about eligibility and how the program ensures the grant is used only for veterans who do not qualify for other services; the organization said referrals come through county veteran service officers, MACV, hospitals, and other partners, and that it can provide confidential tracking information. No vote was taken on funding, but members expressed support and interest in more documentation.
The committee then took up House File 3919, which implements recommendations from a task force on benefits for SGU veterans and irregular forces who served in the secret war in Laos from 1961 to 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs said the bill largely reflects the task force report and technical recommendations, including adding SGU veterans to the burial fee statute so burial costs in state cemeteries can be covered, while noting there is still an unresolved issue about headstone costs for spouses and dependents. A testifier from the task force supported the bill but objected to creating a separate SGU veteran designation on driver’s licenses, arguing it could create two classes of veterans and add administrative costs; he urged using a single veteran designation instead. Other public testimony emphasized the service of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and other allies in Laos and urged the legislature to adopt the recommendations broadly. The committee discussed the burial fee language and the purpose of the designation, but no final action or vote on HF 3919 was taken in the portion provided.