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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to present Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, which
- Both she and her sister were unfortunately and really horrifyingly sexually abused. Senator.
- I rise today during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to present Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, which
- Both she and her sister were unfortunately and really horrifyingly sexually abused.
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this resolution reminds us that child sexual abuse is far
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection.
On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment.
Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
- requires an operator to implement measures to prevent a chatbot from producing visual material of sexually
- explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chatbot from producing sexually explicit content or
- The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
- explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chat bot from producing sexually explicit content
Keywords:
fire services, reimbursement, state agencies, local jurisdictions, mobilization plan, military justice, victims' rights, militia, Washington code, legal protections, artificial intelligence, AI regulation, algorithmic discrimination, high-risk AI, machine learning, generative AI, synthetic content, impact assessment, risk management policy, consumer protection
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
- requires an operator to implement measures to prevent a chatbot from producing visual material of sexually
- explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chatbot from producing sexually explicit content or
- The proposed substitute provides a definition for sexually explicit conduct.
- explicit conduct instead of measures to prevent a chat bot from producing sexually explicit content
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session on several technology and economic development bills. Staff briefed proposed substitutes and amendments for House Bill 2157 on high-risk AI, House Bill 2225 on AI companion chatbots, House Bill 2351 on emergency responder protections, and House Bill 2186 on federal fund acquisition for economic development. Members discussed the competing approaches in the two proposed substitutes for HB 2225, including enforcement, disclosures, minor protections, and crisis-response requirements. The committee then voted to adopt the proposed substitute for HB 2225 and report it out with a due pass recommendation, with a 7-3 vote and three excused. It also passed HB 2186 out of committee with a unanimous due pass recommendation after discussion about reducing fiscal impact.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2397, which would require timely reimbursement within 60 days for state agencies and local jurisdictions mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services mobilization plan. Fire officials and fire finance staff testified in support, describing reimbursement delays of six to ten months that strain local budgets and can discourage participation in wildfire deployments. Testifiers said the bill would improve cash flow and staffing stability, while also noting the need for technical clarification on when the 60-day clock starts and possible staffing needs at the State Patrol. No one testified in opposition.
The final public hearing was on House Bill 2417, which would add victim-rights protections to the Washington Code of Military Justice, aligning state military justice procedures with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice. The prime sponsor and military legal experts testified that the bill closes a gap so victims serving in the Washington National Guard receive the same notice, participation, and fairness protections regardless of whether they are in state or federal status. Veterans’ advocates also supported the bill, saying it would improve trust, reporting, and accountability. The bill was scheduled for future executive action, and the meeting adjourned after the hearings.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- abuse, sexual assault, against sexual abuse, sexual assault, and<00:51:01.200><c> trafficking</c><00
- > sexual</c><00:51:24.880><c> assault,</c> NDAs and sexual abuse, sexual assault, NDAs and sexual abuse
- </c> of being sexually abused. of being sexually abused. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
- It is limited to sexual abuse, sexual assault, and trafficking.
- </c> sexual abuse. sexual abuse. >> That's<01:00:56.880><c> correct.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- All of the research that has been done about passing on information about human sexuality finds that,
- This shining example of California values that mandates comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention
- So right now can parents or guardians opt their students out of all or part of sexual health education
- Okay, and our school districts required to notify parents or about instruction in sexual health education
- I think it's very important that parents are involved, you know, with their kids in talking about sexual
Committee:
House Education
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, FTD's violent, really, really violent. They get aphasia.
- You know, FTD's violent, really, really violent. They get aphasia.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
Summary:
The committee first took testimony on House Bill 1681, which would require health carriers and pharmacy benefit managers to count amounts paid by or on behalf of an enrollee for certain medications toward out-of-pocket maximums when no generic substitute is available. The sponsor described the bill as helping patients with serious illnesses afford needed drugs. The committee then adopted a substitute that rolled HB 1681 together with House Bills 1941 and 2279, including an ERISA-related labor exemption, and passed the combined committee substitute by a vote of 15-2.
The committee next heard House Bill 2365, which was also combined with related bills through a substitute that changed terminology to “delivery systems.” That substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the House Committee substitute for House Bills 2365, 2490, and 2249 was then approved unanimously, 18-0. After that, the committee heard House Bill 2149, the dementia care coordinator bill. The sponsor and supporters from the Alzheimer’s Association and family caregivers argued the state needs a central point person to coordinate resources, improve early detection, support caregivers, and connect rural residents to services. Members raised concerns about the fiscal note, whether the work duplicates existing Area Agencies on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association services, and whether two FTEs would be effective statewide. No vote was taken on HB 2149 during the portion provided.
The committee also heard House Bill 2309, which would prohibit Missouri insurance coverage for organ transplants or related services involving organs taken from prisoners of conscience in China. The sponsor and supporters framed the bill as a human-rights measure aimed at condemning organ harvesting and abuse of Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. Members asked whether there was documentation of such transplants in Missouri and whether federal oversight exists; the sponsor said there is no reporting mechanism and no known opposition. No action was taken on the bill in the excerpt.
Finally, the committee began testimony on House Bills 1975 and 1850, pharmacy benefit manager reform bills. The sponsors said the measures are intended to protect local pharmacies, improve transparency, limit harmful audit practices, and create a critical access pharmacy program. Supporters, including a pharmacy business group, argued PBM practices drive up drug costs and close pharmacies. Opponents, including a carpenters’ health plan representative, warned the bills could increase costs for self-funded plans, limit network and mail-order arrangements, and shift more administrative burden onto plan sponsors. The hearing continued with questions and testimony, but no final vote is shown in the provided transcript.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- public safety, right, and you've got our prison population is now probably 85, closer to 90% of just violent
- </c><00:29:42.240><c> you've</c><00:29:42.559><c> got</c><00:29:42.640><c> a</c><00:29:42.880><c> violent
- </c> point and you've got a violent point and you've got a violent population<00:29:43.760><c> that's
Committee:
House Public Safety and Homeland Security
Keywords:
driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Feb 14, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 20
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative from Nanakuli, I believe this bill creates overlap with the existing gun violence and violent
- </c><00:28:30.240><c> and</c> the the existing gun violence and the the existing gun violence and violent
- 00:28:32.039><c> so</c><00:28:32.720><c> I'd</c><00:28:32.880><c> like</c><00:28:33.039><c> to</c> violent
- crimes commission so I'd like to violent crimes commission so I'd like to see<00:28:33.559><c> the</
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- from their sexual trauma.
- I am a survivor of childhood sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, and rape.
- I am a survivor of childhood sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, and rape.
- HB 1089 will have unintended yet catastrophic consequences for survivors of sexual violence.
- I think we can exclude intentional tort and we can exclude sexual abuse victims.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
carbon capture, damages, environmental liability, legal liability, site restoration, expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- protecting our state's children, my grandchildren, my great grandchildren, your family members From predators
- We protect our kids from predators and from those that would harm them.
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it is in our heart all of us to make sure that children are protected from predators and predators
Bills:
HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources 2ND REVISED Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- desire or sexual confusion.
- Rome fell because of their tolerance for sexual promiscuity.
- The LGBTQ movement is about a preference of sexual desire. Follow up, thank you, Mr. Chair.
- The LGBTQ movement is about a preference of sexual desire. Follow up, thank you, Mr. Chair.
- The government should not be there to promote sexual desire one way or another.
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
state government, vendor contracts, subcontracting, public database, contract assessment, transparency, retirement, law enforcement, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, school resource officers, public safety, public finance, contract management, service-driven contracts, state accounting, intangible assets, Oklahoma Police Pension, disability benefits, mental health, retirement system
WI
Transcript Highlights:
- incidents of child death, serious injury, or egregious incidents; quarterly and annual reports of sexual
- Annual reports of sexual abuse of children placed in out-of-home care and the 2024 Wisconsin child abuse
- You also have the sexual abuse... You'll have the 2024 out-of-home care report.
- You also have the sexual abuse and out-of-home care quarterly and annual reports for 2025.
- Necessary abuse or sexual assaults or any of that.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- behaviors that result in HIV, sexual behaviors that result in HIV, infection,<00:39:04.240><c> other
- </c> sexual intercourse. sexual intercourse. uh<00:41:04.720><c> that</c><00:41:04.880><c> most</c><00
- Uh talk about sexual behavior there.
- Uh talk about sexual behavior healthy<00:41:17.359><c> relationship.
- </c> and medically accurate sexuality and medically accurate sexuality education,<00:42:07.520><c> including
Committee:
Senate Education
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- acts or sexual contract.
- acts or sexual contract.
- </c><04:22:48.800><c> abuse</c> that supports victims of sexual abuse that supports victims of sexual
- Well, we we all know that sexual abuse Well, we we all know that sexual abuse doesn't<04:23:35.600><c
- </c> mental harm that is caused by sexual mental harm that is caused by sexual assault.<04:23:44.479>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- always, every police commander, want as much data and information as we can possibly get to solve violent
- crime and ultimately prevent violent crime, on the technical side, when that information comes into
Summary:
The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention.
Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it.
The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Legislators Call for Humanitarian Parole for Detained Minnesotan - 04/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- of my own daughters, was facing a very painful, life-threatening health situation, locked up with violent
- Now, we certainly can and should talk about all of the people who were unfairly abducted, violently taken
Summary:
The meeting focused on the detention of Andrea Pedro Francisco, a 23-year-old Burnsville resident and Minnesota constituent who was detained by ICE and transferred from Camp East Montana in El Paso to the El Paso Processing and Detention Center while awaiting surgery for a large ovarian cyst. Senator Lindsey Port, Congresswoman Angie Craig, and Senator Alese Matson argued that she has been denied adequate medical care, receiving only Tylenol and constipation medication despite an emergency room confirming she needs surgery. They said the delay could lead to severe pain, bleeding, loss of fertility, infection, or death, and repeatedly called for her immediate release on humanitarian parole.
Pastor Ellery Deikman described visiting Andrea in detention with other clergy and her lawyer, saying she appeared thin, in pain, and deeply distressed, though she brightened when told people in Minnesota were praying for her. He and others framed her situation as a humanitarian and human rights issue, criticizing the detention system as punitive and for-profit. Senator Matson, who is also a physician, explained that the standard treatment for a cyst of this size would be surgery and that waiting is medically dangerous. Participants also said Andrea had been in detention for close to 80 days, had limited access to legal and medical records, and had been separated from family and faith community.
The speakers tied Andrea’s case to broader concerns about immigration enforcement under the current administration, saying detentions and arrests have increased sharply and that many detainees have no criminal record. Vicki Schmidt of Abriendo Fronteras said detention numbers and costs have risen, conditions are often inhumane, and many people are being held in for-profit facilities. She and others urged support for HR 7335, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, and called on DHS to grant Andrea parole immediately. In the question-and-answer portion, the physician-senator reiterated that surgery is the only treatment, that the condition could worsen at any time, and that prior practice generally allowed asylum seekers to remain in the community while their cases proceeded if they were not a danger.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Whether pursued through the violent form of jihad, otherwise known as holy war, or stealthier practices
- Whether pursued through the violent form of jihad, otherwise known as holy war, or stealthier practices
Summary:
The Senate convened with 33 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and received communications including a temporary substitute appointment for Legislative District 20. The chamber also received several committee reports and House messages, and welcomed numerous guests, including Idaho Farm Bureau members and other visitors in the gallery.
The Senate acted on several gubernatorial appointments and memorials. It adopted committee reports confirming Brett Thomas to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, Erica Malman to the Idaho Personnel Commission, Michael Kennedy to the Idaho Judicial Council, and Representative John Weber to the State Insurance Fund Board. It also adopted House Joint Memorial 10, which urged federal officials to favor sugar over artificial sweeteners in school nutrition standards, with supporters arguing it promoted real food and Idaho’s sugar industry.
The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 1233, the “Constitutional Courts Act,” which would bar state courts from enforcing or applying religious or cultural law that does not conform to the U.S. and Idaho constitutions. Supporters said it protected constitutional supremacy and religious neutrality, while opponents argued it was unnecessary, legally risky, and potentially targeted religious law in a way that could invite constitutional challenges. After roll call, the bill failed by a vote of 15 ayes to 19 nays, with one absent and excused, and was filed in the Secretary’s office.
The Senate also introduced and referred a slate of new bills, including measures on transportation, veterans, state employment, public employee retirement, accessory dwelling units, religious land development, housing covenants, and the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. The chamber then moved to miscellaneous business, heard a few final announcements and introductions, and adjourned until 11 a.m. on February 12, 2026.
ID
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Aggravated assault down, car theft down, burglary down, robbery down, violent crime down.
- Aggravated assault down, car theft down, burglary down, robbery down, violent crime down.
Summary:
The Assembly met, initially lacking a quorum, and the Clerk called the roll until a quorum was established. The chamber then proceeded through routine opening business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of Native lands, approval of procedural motions, and several unanimous-consent actions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The Assembly also recessed regular session to convene a joint convention for the Governor’s State of the State address.
In the joint convention, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State speech, focusing on California’s economic performance, education investments, housing reforms, public safety, homelessness, climate policy, insurance issues, and the state’s response to federal actions. He highlighted budget plans, including a proposed $248.3 billion general fund, increased reserves, major education funding, child care and after-school investments, housing and affordability measures, mental health and homelessness funding, infrastructure projects, clean energy goals, and wildfire recovery efforts. He also praised legislative collaboration on AI regulation, tax credits, and other policy areas while criticizing federal policies and calling for continued state action.
After the address, the Governor’s speech was ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die, and the Assembly returned to regular session. The Speaker announced the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, noted the next floor session would be Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m., and the House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader.