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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Mobile County Legislative Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Sessions. >> Senator Sessions, Mobile County temporary judges of probate appointment. >>
- >> That's a first from Senator Williams, a second from Senator Sessions. >> All in favor, let it be known
- >> That's a first from Senator Williams, a second from Senator Sessions. >> All in favor, let it be known
- Call the next bill, Madame Clerk. >> SB 346, sponsor Senator Figures.
- Mobile >> SP 346 sponsor Senator figures.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to open the Committee on Commerce and, um, this morning, after we hear from Senator Lang with
- I am Senator Tim Lang from Senate District 2, the greatest Senate district in the state of New Hampshire
- Honorable members of the Senate Commerce Committee, it's my pleasure to come before you this morning
- Honorable members of the Senate<00:10:56.240>
Commerce <00:10:56.560>Committee, <00:10:56.959 - Senator Murphy, is there any willingness on the part of the committee to open this up a bit?
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion from the Senator from Randolph is to move that this bill be referred to the Committee on Finance
- Chairman, I move the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4563 be reported to the full Senate
- The motion is that the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4563 be reported to the full Senate
- The motion from Senator Randolph is to ask for a second reference to the Committee on Finance.
- Jason Pizzitella: Well, thank you, Senator, for the opportunity and members of the committee.
Summary:
The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed.
The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that this bill will be referred to the committee on finance. Motion from Senator.
- Motion from Senator Randolph is to move that this bill is referred to the Committee on Finance.
- The motion from Senator Randolph is to ask for a second reference to the Committee on Finance.
- Senator from Fayette asked for unanimous consent for Jason Pizzatella to approach the committee.
- Jason Pizzatella: Well, thank you, Senator, for the opportunity and members of the committee.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Pending before this committee is the strike and insert amendment for committee substitute for House Bill
- We've had that same spirit over here in the Senate, especially in this committee.
- Thank you, Senator. The chair recognizes the senator from Marion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Thank you, Senator. Other further questions for the chairman? Thank you, Senator.
- Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 4893, which would increase penalties for contempt of magistrate court and raise the maximum fine a court may impose without a jury trial. Counsel explained that the bill would raise fines for first, second, and third offenses, add community service, and allow weekend jail or work release for a third offense. The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and adopted a title amendment.
The committee then took up House Bill 5684, a pilot program creating child protection commissioners to help handle abuse and neglect cases. Counsel and the sponsor described the proposal as a way to reduce circuit court backlog, improve the frequency and consistency of hearings, and provide more focused attention to children and families while leaving final decision-making authority with circuit judges. Supporters cited the heavy caseloads, shortages of guardians ad litem, and a Texas model that reportedly improved efficiency; one senator criticized the bill as adding bureaucracy, while others said the system needs a new approach.
Members discussed funding through a companion bill tied to the medical cannabis fund, with an initial startup amount and ongoing annual support. Several senators raised concerns about the lack of a sunset date and the need for measurable outcomes. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the Supreme Court’s Administrative Director to identify measurable outcomes, establish a pre-implementation baseline, and provide annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including costs and projected costs. House Bill 5684, as amended, was then reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 03:12 pm
Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 03/09/26
Transcript Highlights:
- So Senator Pappas, please, Senate File 407...
- Senate File 4075 be recommended pass and referred to the full committee.
- Senate File 4075 is passed and referred to the full committee. Thank you, Senator Paul.
- And with that, then we will move Senate File 3956 as amended to the full committee.
- Senate File 4056. Senator Coolidge. Okay. Senator Cooney is Senate File 4056. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Summary:
The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans heard a Department of Military Affairs presentation on bonding, tuition benefits, and cyber response. The department requested $3.5 million in design funding for a new hangar at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, citing safety problems with the aging 1950s-era hangars and the need to improve the wing’s competitiveness for future federal military construction funding. It also sought $2.5 million for asset preservation at Army facilities statewide, emphasizing that state dollars are often matched by federal funds. A National Guard lieutenant also testified about the State Tuition Reimbursement Program, describing how it helped pay for her undergraduate and doctoral education and reduce student debt.
The committee also received an update on Minnesota National Guard cyber operations, including the response to the July 2025 ransomware attack on the City of Saint Paul. Testimony described the cyber coordination cell’s role in planning, interagency coordination, and support during the incident, including helping re-image about 500 computers and assisting with network recovery. Members heard that the Guard’s cyber teams conduct extensive partner engagement and are prepared to support state and local entities when civil resources are exhausted and the incident exceeds local capacity.
Three bills were then heard and advanced. Senate File 4075, as amended, would implement recommendations from the task force on Special Guerrilla Unit and regular forces veterans from the Secret War in Laos, including eligibility and benefit changes; the committee adopted an amendment and passed the bill to the full committee. Senate File 3956, as amended, would clarify that the Department of Veterans Affairs may partner with veteran-serving organizations using nonmonetary resources to address food insecurity, homelessness, and suicide prevention; it was also referred onward. Senate File 4056, as amended, would add veteran or military status as a protected class under the Minnesota Human Rights Act; testimony supported the change, including concerns about service members losing educational opportunities while on state active duty, and the bill was passed to the full committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Regulate Artificial Intelligence - 03/09/26
Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] >> I'm Senator Erin Maye Quade.
- Judiciary Committee today.
- One, I have a Senate file. Senator Lucero is on it with me as well, SF 4114.
- Senator, you said you don't support all of these bills that are being presented in committee today.
and <00:20:46.240>Senator it fun having Senator and Senator it fun having Senator and
Summary:
Senators Erin Maye Quade, Eric Lucero, Liz Boldon, and Chair Ron Latz discussed a package of bipartisan bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence and related technology in Minnesota. The speakers argued that AI can be beneficial but has been rolled out without adequate safeguards, citing concerns about consumer surveillance, insurance claim denials, dynamic pricing, chatbot harms to children, and the use of AI in healthcare utilization review. Maye Quade and Boldon emphasized protecting kids, consumers, and constitutional rights, while Lucero framed the issue as keeping law aligned with rapidly changing technology and protecting individual liberties.
A major focus was the “reverse warrant” bill, which would restrict law enforcement from using warrants that start with an unknown suspect and sweep up data from everyone in a location or search terms in a broad area. The senators said such warrants are the opposite of the Fourth Amendment’s particularity requirement, though they noted ongoing conversations with the BCA and police chiefs about balancing privacy and public safety. They also discussed a bill to prohibit minors from accessing chatbots, describing chatbots as conversational, addictive, and uniquely harmful to developing brains; Maye Quade cited examples of self-harm, sexual content, and dangerous advice allegedly given to minors.
The senators said the package was intentionally heard in Judiciary first so it could be referred to Commerce, and they expressed hope for further hearings there and in the House. Lucero said he did not support all the bills, naming the dynamic pricing bill and the AI utilization review prohibition as measures he had reservations about, while supporting the reverse warrant, disclosure, and minor-access restrictions. The discussion also touched on federal preemption concerns, with the senators saying states are stepping in because federal action has lagged and the harms cross party lines. No formal votes or committee actions were described in the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee of Monday, March 9th, 2026. The time is 3:07.
- Senator Hoffman, welcome to the Transportation Committee. Thank you, Mr.
- Thank you, Chair Dibble, members of the committee, Senator Johnson. I'm Julie Risser.
- Okay, uh members, now we will turn to the committee for questions. Senator Dziedzic.
- Thank you to the committee for your time and Senator Dziedzic for this bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Senate Education Policy Committee.
- Next, we'll hear Senate File 3339. Senator Duckworth, welcome to the committee.
- Senator Duckworth, please move Senate File 3339 before the committee.
- Next, we'll hear Senate File 3963. Senator Hauschild, welcome to the committee today.
- Senator Hauschild, would you like to move Senate File 3963 before the committee?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Human Services. It is 3:04.
- Chair and members of the Senate Human Services Committee. I'm Mark Storing.
- Uh, Senator Akie, Senate File 3898 is in front of the committee.
- Senator Abeler, that will be up to Senator Hoffman to schedule the committee. them comes down and wants
- Any other questions from committee members? Okay. Mr. Chair. Senator Hoffman.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/09/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary will read. >> Senator Gonzalez moves to discharge from the Committee on Internet and Technology
- Reports of standing committees. Reports of select committees.
- >> SENATOR GONZALEZ MOVES TO DISCHARGE FROM THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY, >> Senator
- Senate Print 3277, Senator Skoufis, an act to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law.
- Thank you, Senator Lanza.
Summary:
The Senate met on March 6, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then proceeded through the day’s calendar of bills. A number of measures were passed, including bills amending the Corporation Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Public Officers Law, Executive Law, Cannabis Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Penal Law, Labor Law, Public Health Law, Real Property and Actions and Proceedings Law, General Business Law, and Agriculture and Markets Law. Most passed with broad support, though several had recorded negative votes from a small group of senators. One bill on the Legislative Law, Calendar 340, was initially set aside for the controversial calendar.
During consideration of Calendar 340, Senator Lanza raised a non-germane amendment offered by Senator Rolison that would have created utility bill tax and surcharge holidays and a green energy tax holiday. The Chair ruled the amendment non-germane, and the Senate upheld that ruling by a show of hands, with 22 in favor of overruling the Chair. The bill in chief was then restored to the non-controversial calendar.
Senators May and Krueger spoke in support of the underlying Legislative Law bill, describing it as a procedural reform to make it easier for the Senate and Assembly to reconcile differences between versions of bills, similar to congressional practice. The bill passed 42-1, with several senators recorded in the negative. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Special Order Calendar Group Mar 9th, 2026
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Murphy, for motion to adopt the committee reports. future within our state. future within our
- motion Senator Murphy, for motion to adopt the committee reports.
- Senate File Number 3599 be withdrawn from the Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention and re-referred
- I move that Senate File 3996 be withdrawn from the Committee on Education Policy and re-referred to the
- Members, Senate Resolution Number 67 will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/09/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee will please come to order.
- Senator John Hopper, Senator Half, and welcome to your committee. Please present your bill.
- Agriculture Policy Committee, House and Senate chairs, right? Hamilton and...
- Agriculture Policy Committee, House and Senate chairs, right? Hamilton and...
- Senator Weber, thank you for appearing before the committee to present Senate File 3477. I have Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/09/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will come to order.
- Any questions from members of the committee relating to Chief Senator Liur and then Senator Cru?
- Any questions from members of the committee relating to Chief Senator Liur and then Senator Cru?
- , >> Senator Lim, members of the committee, >> Senator Lim, members of the committee,
- Chair, members of the committee. Senator Quaid May Quaid.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 2, 2026 Mar 8th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Discussing Data Centers and Non-Disclosure Agreements – Senator Bill Lieske Mar 7th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, welcome back to Senate Spotlight. >> Thank you for having me. Absolutely.
- I know that there are two DFL senators who also have similar ideas out there, Senators Grant Hauschild
- out there, uh Senators similar ideas out there, uh Senators Grant<00:05:07.720>
Hauschild <00:05 - Okay, Senator, any final thoughts on data centers or NDAs?
- Senator, thank you so much for the conversation. It's been enlightening.
Summary:
The discussion focused on the growing number of data center proposals in Minnesota and the concerns they are raising in communities such as Eagan, Hermantown, Farmington, and Rosemount. The senator described data centers as having evolved from small server rooms into large industrial-scale facilities that support data storage and AI systems, and said the main issue is not whether they are needed, but where they should be located. He argued they should be treated as industrial uses and placed in industrial zones away from residential neighborhoods because of potential impacts on nearby homes, including concerns about property values, utilities, and the character of the area.
The senator also discussed Senate File 607, a bill he introduced last session to address data center placement. He said the bill would require data centers to be sited in industrial areas and include an inspection to ensure adequate water and electricity resources are available. He said the bill had been scheduled for a hearing in State Government but the hearing was canceled, and he hopes to bring it back for a hearing this session. He noted that the issue is becoming more important as data center development expands and that lawmakers are still catching up to the change.
A second major topic was the use of nondisclosure agreements in data center development. The senator said local governments should not be required to sign NDAs before discussing projects with constituents, especially when those agreements prevent public disclosure until projects are already far along. He said NDAs may be appropriate in limited cases, such as tours of controlled facilities where trade secrets are involved, but not when cities are buying property or rezoning land. He expressed support for efforts to ban or limit NDAs in this context and said the issue is bipartisan but also politically difficult in a closely divided legislature.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preventing Gun Violence/Discussing Data Centers/Federal Funding Changes Create Budget Uncertainty Mar 7th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services.
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Council with experts, uh with uh Senate Council with experts, uh with uh Senate - Senator, thank you for your time.
- Senator, welcome back to Senate Spotlight. >> Thank you for having me. Absolutely.
Summary:
The program covered three main topics: Minnesota’s February economic forecast, gun violence prevention efforts, and the growing debate over data centers. Minnesota Management and Budget reported a stronger-than-expected outlook, replacing a projected deficit with a $3.7 billion surplus for FY 2026-27 and a projected positive balance for FY 2028-29, though officials warned the state still faces a structural imbalance and possible federal funding losses tied to Medicaid reimbursements and fraud-related federal actions. Lawmakers also discussed affordability concerns, with Senate Republicans promoting a tax-relief package focused on property taxes, vehicle tab fees, and ending taxes on tips and overtime.
A lengthy segment focused on gun violence prevention, including a Capitol rally by Annunciation Catholic Church families, students, and advocates. Senator Ron Latz said an interim working group he co-led with Senator Zeinab Mohamed gathered public and expert input and helped shape ideas for the session. He said there is no single solution, but cited measures such as red flag laws, universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, high-capacity magazine limits, safe-storage requirements, ghost gun and binary trigger bans, and more school counseling and wraparound mental health supports. Latz emphasized that he sees these as compatible with the Second Amendment and said he hopes to build bipartisan support, especially around school counseling and other “common-sense” measures.
Latz said the short session and narrow margins mean compromise will be necessary, and that if a package does not pass this year, lawmakers will return to the issue next session while voters should hold legislators accountable in future elections. The final segment introduced the data center discussion, with Senator Bill Liske describing how data centers have grown from small server rooms into large industrial facilities and noting that some communities are considering moratoriums or restrictions because of neighborhood impacts.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Management and Budget forecast projects surplus for the state, but uncertainty remains Mar 7th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators work to balance the budget last session is now paying dividends.
Summary:
Minnesota Management and Budget’s February forecast reported that the state’s projected deficit has turned into a surplus, with an estimated $3.7 billion balance for fiscal years 2026-27 and a projected $377 million positive balance for FY28-29. Officials said the improved outlook is driven by a slightly stronger national economy and higher forecast revenues, but they cautioned that the state remains in a strong yet not secure position.
A major concern discussed was federal funding uncertainty. CMS has indicated it may withhold $515 million per quarter in Medicaid Assistance reimbursement, and separately notified the state it would defer $260 million in Medicaid reimbursements pending further information. Those potential losses are not included in the forecast, but lawmakers were told federal funds account for about one-third of state agency spending and that budget flexibility may be needed if cuts occur.
Speakers also noted that Minnesota still faces a structural budget imbalance despite progress made last session. Current biennium spending is projected to be $68 million lower than earlier estimates, but planning estimates are up $152 million since the last forecast. Several lawmakers emphasized affordability concerns for residents, citing rising delinquency rates, increasing unemployment, flat wages, and the need to focus on tax conformity, vehicle tab fees, and property taxes. Members from both parties said they want to continue working together on budget solutions and spending restraint.