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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/03/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Calendar 50, Senate Print 8750, Senator Persaud, an act to amend the establishing a fiscal task force
- Senator Persaud, an act to amend the establishing a fiscal task force. >> Read the last section. >> This
- laid aside for the day. >> Calendar 109, Senate Print 7551, Senator Bynoe, an act to amend the task force
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior Journal, and then handled several introductions and resolutions. Senator Bailey introduced Jayson Fefami, described as the Bronx-based creator of the “quarter zip” trend, and the chamber welcomed him with applause. Senator Cooney presented a privileged resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim July 1, 2026, as Canada Day in New York, emphasizing the state’s economic, cultural, and border ties with Canada; the resolution was adopted. Senator Hinchey also spoke on a previously adopted resolution designating February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week, with Senator Helming and visiting FFA students and advisers offering remarks in support of agricultural education and youth leadership.
The Senate then took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures related to a fiscal task force, environmental conservation, urban development, education, workers’ compensation, elder law, real property, general business, state finance, insurance, tenant protection, and public health. Several bills passed unanimously, while others drew limited opposition; for example, the Environmental Conservation and Education measures had a handful of negative votes, and the real property bill drew more substantial opposition. Senator Webb explained her vote on a bill addressing college student food insecurity by exempting certain meal-share donations from sales tax, saying students should not have to choose between class and hunger. Senator Palumbo also explained his vote on the kratom labeling bill, supporting the measure while urging future action on the synthetic opioid 7-OH.
The chamber also discharged several identical Assembly bills from Rules and substituted Senate versions earlier in the day, and later passed those measures on the floor. At the end of the session, the Senate completed the calendar, reported no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It is imperative that those who... abuse these groups be punished with the full force of the law.
- For example, drug task force operations often encounter small-time dealers who exclusively sell.
- I worked closely with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force in our county, and I dealt
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 7th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Executive order 9066 called for the forced evacuation of all Japanese Americans living on the west coast
- Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the forced displacement and imprisonment of over 100
- Kanji was the inspiration and the driving force for a World War II concentration camp memorial that we're
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This does nothing forcing on all of us.
- men and women who serve in our armed forces.
- You know, being an Air Force Month.
- armed forces. armed forces.
- Families forced to middle of treatment.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- As you well know, we've experienced and we've been forced with the compliance litigation and consent
- If New Hampshire cuts Medicaid rates, vulnerable residents will lose access to home care and be forced
- If New Hampshire cuts Medicaid rates, vulnerable residents will lose access to home care and be forced
- If New Hampshire cuts Medicaid rates, vulnerable residents will lose access to home care and be forced
- If New Hampshire cuts Medicaid rates, vulnerable residents will lose access to home care and be forced
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We created a task force, I believe, in 2024 to look at this issue.
- got the domestic violence uh task force got the domestic violence uh task force uh<03:14:27.359>
- Uh, and then about $100,000 for a security services task force.
- Uh flipping over to services task force.
- That is that flow from that task force.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
House Finance Division 3 met in work session and opened with procedural remarks from the chair about the committee’s schedule, deadlines, and recommendation options, noting the meeting was advisory and no votes were expected. The first bill discussed, House Bill 1569, concerned repealing the directive to sell the Anna Philbrook Center for Children property in Concord. Testimony from DHHS and New Hampshire Hospital focused on whether the property could be subdivided, the relationship to Senate Bill 572, the status of the city of Concord’s first right of refusal, and the practical effects of a sale. Witnesses said the $5 million sale estimate was a budget assumption, that moving staff and equipment would create some relocation costs, and that the center had required significant recent maintenance and renovation spending. Members also discussed the number of transitional housing beds at the site, the temporary nature of those beds, and whether the property should remain available given hospital workforce and service needs.
The committee then turned to House Bill 661, which had been recommitted for further review after new information emerged. The chair summarized federal developments, including a December 2025 ACF letter and a related executive order, as well as a federal HHS press release about states diverting foster youths’ Social Security survivor benefits. Representative Walner explained that amendment 3055H had been drafted to move the bill forward in smaller steps, with a fiscal note requested on the amendment because the original bill was viewed as too large and expensive. Members discussed whether the committee had received copies of the amendment and whether federal guidance or funding had changed the policy landscape.
The discussion also included broader questions about foster youth benefits and whether federal action would support state implementation. One member cited ACF language stating that only 11 states had enacted policies to stop interception of survivor benefits and that technical assistance would be available to the remaining states. The meeting remained in work-session mode throughout, with no votes taken and no final recommendations made during the portion provided. The chair indicated the committee could return to the bills later in the month.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I also, with you, bemoan the fact that the private parties are such a force in our current system.
- <01:19:36.560>
to candidates because if you're forced to candidates because if you're forced - <01:20:50.400>
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private duty it it does not force private duty it it does not force private - a forces a uh<01:41:09.440>
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Summary:
The hearing opened on House Bill 192, which concerns the Joint Committee on Employee Classification process for state employee positions. Representative Peter Schmidt explained that the bill is a procedural step to send already-reviewed classifications to Korn Ferry and then into statute and the budget. Department of Corrections staff and Commissioner Helen Hanks testified that one Deputy Director of Medical Services position had been omitted from the bill by mistake even though it had already gone through the JCEC process, and they asked for an amendment to add it. Hanks clarified that the position is an existing classified job being converted to unclassified status, not a new position. The committee discussed how the amendment would work and the quorum requirements for the JCEC, then closed the hearing on HB 192 after no further testimony.
The committee then heard House Bill 435, sponsored by Representative Don McFarland, which would clarify professional engineering licensure law. McFarland said the bill is intended to make clear that work in IT security, electronics, digital systems, computing, and software is not the practice of engineering requiring a professional engineer license, while preserving licensure requirements for fields such as civil, structural, and building-related engineering. He said he had consulted with the American Council of Engineering Companies and that the bill is meant to remove ambiguity and legal risk, not deregulate engineering. Several members with engineering backgrounds spoke in support, describing the distinction between licensed PE work and other technical fields, and one member noted that software development and regulated software work typically do not require a PE license. The committee voted ought to pass on HB 435 by a roll call of 16-0 and placed it on consent.
Finally, the committee opened House Bill 210, which would create a commission to study the New Hampshire state flag. Representative Tom Corman argued that the current flag is a generic “state seal on a blue bedsheet” and does not meet common vexillological design principles such as simplicity, meaningful symbolism, limited colors, and distinctiveness. He said the proposed commission would include legislative members plus representatives of the New Hampshire Historical Society and the New England Vexillological Association, and would review the flag’s history and recommend whether to redesign it and how to do so. He also indicated he intended to add language to avoid costs, but the bill discussion was not completed in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So at the current date, we just deployed the Texas tactical border force.
- Access to a robust mental health program is vital for maintaining a strong and resilient force.
- Access to a robust mental health program is vital for maintaining a strong and resilient force.
- My thought is that lived experience is the guiding force for change.
- Angel Carroll: Lived experience is a guiding force for change.
Bills:
SB 1
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It certainly forces them to have a policy.
- It certainly forces them to have a policy.
- And so does that force some staffing decisions?
- <02:14:40.119>
to classroom dynamics are they forced to classroom dynamics are they forced - open enrollment program but to force open enrollment program but to force open<02:32:15.240>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so entities are forced to either re-scope or increase their ask.
- Response: The dominant forces are the United States and China.
- Representative, the dominant forces are the United States and China.
- We’re forced into a position of giving 312 tax abatements in exchange for development agreements with
- And that's about a facility that will ultimately be forced.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes SF1832, the workforce, labor, and economic development finance bill 5/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And in 2021, the legislature convened a task force.
- No one is forced to people.
- <00:49:15.280>
forced <00:49:15.520>to No one is forced to participate. - No organization is forced to participate. People can choose to participate.
- <01:36:26.080>
their experience rating from forcing their experience rating from forcing their
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- When a child is suspended, parents are forced to stop, pay attention, and take action.
- When a child is suspended, parents are forced to stop, pay attention, and take action.
- When a child is suspended, parents are forced to stop, pay attention, and take action.
- When a child is suspended, parents are forced to stop, pay attention, and take action.
- When a child is suspended, parents are forced to stop, pay attention, and take action.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Then she tries to, like, force us all to do that too. But it'll be in the VR.
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that <00:57:01.840>too. - And it may be that the entity had come to that point that forced the legislature to do what they've done
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s message nominations to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s advisory board. The first nominee, Daniel O’Leary, received strong support from HTA leadership and Deputy Director James Kunane Tokioka, who praised his visitor-industry knowledge and work on brand marketing and tourism planning. O’Leary said he hoped to contribute his experience and strengthen the organization’s integrity. Joel Guy was also supported by HTA, Tokioka, and several community testifiers, who highlighted his long work in Hana, his film-industry background, and his role in community-focused tourism planning. During questioning, Guy said the advisory board should still have influence, especially on strategic planning and community concerns, even though its role is advisory rather than decision-making.
The committee then considered Linda Wong’s nomination. HTA and Tokioka strongly supported her, citing her long community experience and familiarity with HTA work. Wong said the new advisory board was collaborative, had no conflicts so far, and was trying to balance resident concerns with attracting higher-value tourists. Senator Kim questioned her about the advisory structure, and Wong said she believed the Legislature had reduced HTA’s authority because of past conflicts but that the new board could help turn things around and possibly regain more authority in the future.
The committee also heard testimony on Kimberly Algos and Terry Fisher. Algos was described by HTA and Tokioka as a strong leader and solid board member; Tokioka explained that she and another co-chair were selected because of their busy schedules and that the advisory board’s committees were created so members could contribute beyond the single statutory duty of selecting the chair, president, and CEO. Fisher was supported for his tour-operator experience and strategic planning work. In questioning, he endorsed performance-based contracting and accountability for contractors, while acknowledging that external events can affect results. He also said the convention center is critical infrastructure that should be repaired and used to help fill tourism lulls and attract major conferences. The hearing included supportive testimony from industry representatives, but no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- In a business resource task force, which we're very excited about.
- And in continued support of our current convention center and major performance venue task force, so
- ,<00:20:18.440>
which In a business resource task force, which In a business resource task - force, which we're<00:20:18.680>
very <00:20:18.920>excited <00:20:19.360>about. - That's for the convention center task force, because there's meeting appropriations in there.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But we should not force it on people. decide for them. It's a big deal. It decide for them.
- Um, and I don't like forcing people to make decisions based on giving up their autonomy.
- Um, and I don't like forcing people to make decisions based on giving up their autonomy.
- Um, and I don't like forcing people to make decisions based on giving up their autonomy.
- Um, and I don't like forcing people to make decisions based on giving up their autonomy.
Keywords:
assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Forcing rural Coloradans to travel long distances simply to purchase or transfer a firearm barrel is
- >
travel Forcing rural Coloradoatans to travel Forcing rural Coloradoatans to travel long<01:19 - <01:22:15.520>
people be registered, then why not force people be registered, then why not - force people to<01:22:16.080>
register <01:22:16.960>their <01:22:17.280>purchases< - Forcing rural these licensed facilities.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum present, approved the February 27, 2026 journal, and then moved out of order to consider resolutions. Senate Resolution 003, designating March as Arts Education Month in Colorado, was read at length and supported by Senators Snyder and Basley, who emphasized the educational, social, and economic value of arts instruction and noted concerns about unequal access across the state. Senator Coleman and Senator Danielson also spoke in support, highlighting personal experiences with the arts and the importance of preserving arts programs in schools. The resolution passed unanimously, 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors.
The chamber then adopted House Joint Resolution 1019, recognizing Caregiving Youth Day. Senator Judah described caregiving youth as children and teens who provide substantial care for family members while balancing school and other responsibilities, citing statewide and national data on the prevalence of youth caregivers and the risks they face. Senator Gonzales also spoke in support, urging the legislature to recognize and support this often invisible work. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors.
The Senate next took up third-reading consent calendar House Bill 1035, which enacts the 2025 Colorado Revised Statutes as positive and statutory law; it passed 32-3, with Senators Baisley, Lynda Zamora Wilson, and Long voting no. Senate Bill 53, expanding eligible borrowers for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority mortgages, then passed 29-6 after no-vote requests from Senators Zamora Wilson, Amabile, Sullivan, Hinrichsen, Baisley, and R. Pelton. House Bill 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, passed 23-12 after several no-vote requests, and Senate Bill 43, concerning regulation of firearm barrel transfers and related criminal penalties, was introduced for final passage with Senator Zamora Wilson delivering extended opposition focused on Second Amendment and fiscal concerns; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- If you want some interesting reading, five years ago I co-chaired the state school finance task force
- If you want some interesting reading, five years ago I co-chaired the state school finance task force
- If you want some interesting reading, five years ago I co-chaired the state school finance task force
- If you want some interesting reading, five years ago I co-chaired the state school finance task force
- this upon you and I'm going to force this upon you and I'm going to call<01:15:56.560>
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so in your testimony you recommended that an early task of the task force is to gather data, information
- the bill to clarify that that's an early task, or would that just be within the scope of the task force
- uh<00:06:03.759>
is <00:06:04.000>to <00:06:04.160>gather task of the task force - uh is to gather task of the task force uh is to gather data<00:06:04.720>
information <00:06:05.120 - within the scope of the task force within the scope of the task force already<00:06:16.800>
and
Bills:
HB1604, HB1713, HB1722, HB2270, HB2401, HB2515, HB1979, HB1593, HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729
Keywords:
agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit, school impact fees, impact fee exemption, school facilities authority, residential development, housing shortage, affordable housing, infill housing, land dedication, fee in lieu, school construction, developer exactions, fair share contributions, education contribution agreement
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1604, which would create an agricultural workforce housing group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address shortages of farmworker housing. The department said it supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the group’s early work should focus on gathering data and surveying farm operators to assess actual demand, to avoid “mission creep.” Testimony from the City and County of Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce was in support, with one witness suggesting a housing advocacy nonprofit be added to the working group for balance.
The committee then discussed HB 1713 on school impact fees, which would clarify exemptions for certain affordable housing projects and exempt new residential developments of fewer than 100 units. The Attorney General’s office said the bill should define “low to moderate income households” because that term is not defined in chapter 302A. HHFDC, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others supported the measure, arguing it would reduce administrative burden and remove barriers to housing. Members questioned whether the bill should instead repeal the school impact fee entirely; supporters said they also favored full repeal but viewed this bill as a more feasible step. The School Facilities Authority also explained that about $28 million in school impact fees had been collected across four districts and none had yet been spent, and discussed how recent nexus requirements limit how the funds can be used.
HB 1722, relating to residential condominiums, drew extensive testimony and questioning. HCDA supported the bill and explained that it amends the 99-year leasehold pilot program created by Act 97 of 2023 by reducing owner-occupancy restrictions from 100% of units to 60%, allowing some rental or subleasing flexibility for the owner-occupied units, and permitting up to 40% of units to be sold to qualified residents after being on the market for more than 60 days. HCDA said the original restrictions, combined with rising construction costs, higher interest rates, and competition from nearby projects, made the pilot project difficult to market and finance; it said the changes are needed to make the project feasible and competitive. Supporters including AP Hawaii, Kila LLC, and project representatives said the amendments would help make the demonstration project in Kakaʻako viable. Some members raised concerns that the changes could weaken long-term affordability and questioned why certain ownership language was being deleted if rentals would still be restricted. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.