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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- at the kiosk in the hallway behind the hearing rooms.
- We just learned in a hearing earlier this week that it is now under the control of a new investor who
- Texans impacted by this proposed high-speed rail project have suffering under the black cloud of a line
- Okay, and why is Amtrak under scrutiny at the federal level?
- and who are seeking disclosure under the bill.
Bills:
HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Internet companies engaged in charitable fundraising at that time did not register and report under the
- Under the regulations, we're required to consult the charities' donors within 30 days of finding that
- Under our operating model, GoFundMe does not receive or hold the donated funds.
- What is the distribution timeline required under the regs?
- What is the distribution timeline required under the regs?
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] All of the Senate. The Senate is now under call. I know. Oh my God. Let me know. Thank you.
- Remaining under no. The motion prevails.
- </c> and the market will kind of drive those. and the market will kind of drive those.
- are driving them, and the competitive nature is driving them to bring everybody back into the office
- /c> under Senate rule 35 uh the amendment uh under Senate rule 35 uh the amendment uh proposed<01:20:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- people would place money on, and then if they're in the position to actually influence the outcome,
- may influence the outcome one way or the other.
- </c><00:35:31.599><c> the</c><00:35:31.760><c> federal</c> and it's regulated under the federal and it's
- regulated under the federal law.<00:35:32.320><c> It's</c><00:35:32.480><c> the</c><00:35:32.640><c>
- </c><00:36:12.000><c> the</c> argument that it must follow under the argument that it must follow under
Bills:
HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Judiciary Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And when a health care provider's conduct that caused the patient's harm was done under the influence
- All the New Mexico resident or domestic corporations are still going to fall under the umbrella of the
- And Sierra is under the Tort Claims Act, so they can never join the PCF.
- And Sierra is under the Tort Claims Act. So they can never join the PC.
- and not sweep under the rug.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 61, which would raise aggravated battery on a peace officer from a third-degree to a second-degree felony in cases involving great bodily harm or a deadly weapon. The sponsor and supporters said the bill fixes an inconsistency in current law, where aggravated assault on an officer can be punished more severely than aggravated battery causing serious injury. Law enforcement representatives, the Chiefs Association, CBRC, and chamber representatives testified in support, and the New Mexico Sentencing Commission was noted as having endorsed the bill by a 6-3-4 vote. After questions about proportionality and plea bargaining, the committee voted due pass on HB 61 without objection.
The committee then returned to House Bill 99, a medical malpractice reform bill, and several members made conflict-of-interest disclosures before debating amendments. The discussion focused heavily on the patient compensation fund, surcharge setting, and whether an advisory board or the superintendent should control rates. Amendments to segregate future fund money, require surcharges no lower than the advisory board’s recommendation, and create a commission with more actuarial and financial expertise were debated at length; the committee rejected the first two amendments. Members and witnesses argued over whether past undercharging of hospitals and doctors led to insolvency and taxpayer bailouts, and whether the bill should require more transparency and oversight.
The committee also debated amendments on punitive damages. One proposal would have delayed punitive damage claims until after substantial discovery; opponents said it would conflict with civil procedure, prolong litigation, and likely be struck down. Another would have tied punitive damages to a multiple of compensatory damages or a percentage of net worth; supporters said that would better deter harmful conduct, while opponents said it would create uncertainty and more discovery. That amendment also failed. A final punitive-damages amendment would have removed caps in cases involving sexual assault or intoxication by a health care provider and protected the first $5 million of an independent provider’s personal assets; it too was rejected after members said it would shield egregious misconduct and go beyond the bill’s purpose.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #23
Transcript Highlights:
- Nicole, did you make the positions of the Association of Counties for the assessors?
- In the Senate, the Senate amended the bill very similarly to the bill that we just heard to... ...the
- I guess is the Association of Counties and the...
- money to support the operations of the commission, I think that will be undue influence of our military-industrial
- money to support the operations of the commission, I think that will be undue influence of our military
Summary:
The caucus reviewed several bills on its calendar, mostly focused on Senate amendments and whether sponsors intended to concur. HB 2114 would alter Motorcycle Safety Fund distributions and motorcycle registration rules, including a Senate change requiring at least one registered owner to be licensed in Arizona; the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2729 would continue several boards and agencies, including the Board of Nursing, Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, Board of Physician Assistance, Department of Economic Security, and Board of Pharmacy; the sponsor also intended to concur.
Members discussed two agriculture property inspection bills, HB 2104 and HB 2105. HB 2104 would change rules for agricultural property classification and inspections, while HB 2105 would add notice and reporting requirements for inspections; both had Senate amendments that changed inspection timing and exemptions. Some members raised concerns about county assessors’ workload, opposition from county organizations, and possible inequities and insurance or disaster-related consequences for agricultural property owners.
HB 2477, the Arizona Education Savings Plan bill, drew the most discussion. The Senate amendment combined the 529-related provisions with several treasurer-related restrictions and investment rules, and members questioned the policy implications of allowing 529 funds to roll into Roth IRAs. HB 4117 would create or expand criminal penalties for interfering with religious worship, and some members expressed concern about civil liberties and equality issues, while the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2311 would require AI service disclosures to minors and, after substantial Senate amendments, to all account holders in some cases; members asked about effects on schools and government systems, and some noted concerns about the expanded scope and AG enforcement limits.
The caucus also heard SCR 1004, which would prohibit photo enforcement traffic programs after December 31 subject to voter approval, though existing programs could continue under certain conditions; law enforcement concerns were noted. SB 1110 would establish a home confinement and electronic monitoring program in the Department of Corrections. SB 1618 would revise the Military Affairs Commission’s membership and duties, but one member objected to adding defense-industry representation and warned about military-industrial-complex influence. The meeting ended with the chair noting that only the bills that had gone through rules were on the agenda and adjourned the caucus.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The housing trust fund does generate some program income, and under the STB allocations or that act,
- under the act.
- The two programs that are authorized under that are the things I think are the two most frequently requested
- Chairman, and thank you again on the project in Towson under the Workforce Housing Project.
- So on the left side of the equation here, driving demand.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Emergency Management Committee and Natural Resources and Water Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As we will mention later in the handout, the new cap-and-invest structure under SB 840 changed how this
- And so the neighbors raised a fuss with the county under the previous supervisor, and then we walked
- The insurance industry almost went under. So what did they do?
- area where the state does obviously have responsibility under the statute for good reasons.
- Edison received approval under the proclamation to utilize the streamlined process to address portions
Summary:
The joint Senate hearing focused on California wildfire resilience funding, the SB 254 report on natural catastrophe resilience, and how the state should better prioritize community hardening, recovery, and financing. Senators emphasized that catastrophic wildfires have driven major property losses, insurance cancellations, and affordability problems, and several members argued that prevention and home/community hardening should receive far more attention than they have to date. Members also raised concerns about CEQA and other permitting delays, the need for ongoing rather than one-time funding, and whether the state should rely more on the General Fund, utilities, or other sources such as polluter-pays approaches.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state has appropriated about $4.7 billion for wildfire resilience since 2018-19, with most funding going to forest health, fuels reduction, and related landscape work, while only about $65 million has been specifically targeted to community hardening. LAO also noted that future one-time funding is likely to decline, that GGRF revenues may be limited under the new cap-and-invest structure, and that maintenance costs for treated areas could be substantial over time. Senators pressed LAO on why wildfire resilience is not more often funded through the General Fund and on whether current spending matches the scale of the risk.
Cal Fire’s State Fire Marshal described the state’s community wildfire preparedness strategy, centered on home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood-scale mitigation, and said the SB 254 report aligns with Cal Fire’s direction. He said California has roughly 4 million homes in the wildland-urban interface, most built before modern wildfire-resistant standards, and highlighted recent streamlining that approved 383 fuels-reduction projects in under 30 days during an emergency proclamation. Cal OES described the AB 38 pilot and FEMA hazard mitigation work, saying federal approval delays have been a major barrier and that the state has hardened 155 properties so far through the pilot, with many more in process.
The Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force said the state has coordinated more than $6 billion in state and federal investments, treated over 700,000 acres annually, and is shifting toward more regional, data-driven planning and block grants. Task force staff and Cal Fire both said they are moving beyond simple acreage metrics toward models that estimate avoided loss and community risk reduction, but acknowledged major data gaps on parcel-level home hardening and defensible space. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members discussing possible future legislation and budget changes, including home inspection reforms and continued CEQA streamlining.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's the kind of influence we need in D.C., because, as we all know, on both sides of the aisle
- During her tenure, she fought for gender equality, reproductive freedom, and equal rights under the law
- His impact can be seen across California through the leaders he helped shape, the policy he helped influence
- I sat at the feet where I learned the wisdom, the knowledge, the humility, the courage, the courage,
- the wisdom, the knowledge, the humility, the courage, the life of Bill Burke.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's the kind of influence we need in D.C., because as we all know, on both sides of the aisle,
- During her tenure, she fought for gender equality, reproductive freedom, and equal rights under the law
- His impact can be seen across California through the leaders he helped shape, the policy he helped influence
- I sat at the feet where I learned the wisdom, the knowledge, the humility, the courage, the courage,
- the wisdom, the knowledge, the humility, the courage, the life of Bill Burke.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season.
The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause.
Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0.
A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The sole enforcement action under this bill is the attorney general.
- From a constitutional perspective, one of the central inquiries under the gift clause is whether the
- Those are the taxes that are waived under the abatement and never collected.
- definition under the statutory framework or not.
- , and allows the county assessor to consider market influences that are consistent with the property's
Committees:
Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Keywords:
savings and loan, technical correction, Arizona Revised Statutes, financial institutions, prohibitions, GPLET, abatement, tax incentives, local government, property improvement, central business district, insurance, settlement demands, time limits, third-party claims, regulatory compliance, initiative, referendum, ballot measures, petition circulators
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
House Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:30 am
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- percent are currently covered under the program.
- Section C, the section six is the, is the, the, the, the, the, the, the, the, the, the, the, the, the
- The rest of the bill basically does just point out the timelines that we have to live under.
- configuration of the course somewhat, as well as it is influenced by the funding model that the department
- What the counties were then doing, under direction, was taking your consent.
Summary:
The House convened in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge, confirmed a quorum, and recognized visiting students from Shiloh High School. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Representative Cindy Shriver Beck, and the House adopted the Employment Committee report approving special-session staff appointments.
The chamber then considered House Bill 1621, which would require the presidential physical fitness test in K-12 physical education courses with exemptions for students with disabilities and an effective date of August 1, 2027. Supporters framed it as a return to a historic fitness standard and a response to federal direction; the bill passed 90-0. The House next took up House Bill 1624, a universal school meals bill that would place the program in statute rather than the Constitution, start it a year earlier than the initiated measure, and appropriate $65 million for the first year. Debate centered on whether universal meals were needed, whether the bill would preserve legislative flexibility and property-tax relief, and whether it would help families or subsidize those who could pay. The bill passed 55-38.
Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 1623, the rural health transformation package tied to federal grant funds and a Bank of North Dakota loan program to support rural health projects, EMS, behavioral health, and related infrastructure. The sponsor and supporters emphasized North Dakota’s strong grant award, the need to move quickly, and the bill’s role in filling rural health gaps statewide. Some members raised concerns about federal spending, inflation, and telehealth, while others stressed the need to address EMS and workforce shortages. The transcript ends during debate on HB 1623, before any final vote is shown.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3rd, 2025, the gentleman from California, Mr.
- Under the speaker's announced president.
- Under the speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, the chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas
- </c><04:38:41.279><c> Under</c> yield back. The gentleman yields. Under yield back.
- </c> Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Although my community's hospital doesn't operate under the MedMal Act, but rather under the Tort Claims
- Although my community's hospital doesn't operate under the MedMal Act, but rather under the Tort Claims
- degree by aligning these statutes under the enumerated crimes for compensation.
- So the bill that was brought trying to include police officers as enumerated victims under the Victims
- And Madam Chair and Representative, so the act, one of the victims' rights under the Act is the right
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 99, a medical malpractice reform measure. Sponsor Chair Chandler and Minority Leader Armstrong described months of stakeholder negotiations aimed at balancing patient compensation with concerns from physicians, hospitals, and insurers about litigation costs, punitive damages, and access to care. The committee substitute kept the existing monetary damage caps but changed several provisions, including definitions of “occurrence” and “value of medical care,” treatment of future medical expenses, a higher clear-and-convincing standard for punitive damages, a two-step process before punitive damages can be pled, and a lower punitive-damages cap for smaller providers versus a higher cap for large hospital systems. Supporters said the bill would help recruit and retain doctors and stabilize the malpractice market; opponents argued it weakens accountability, especially for corporate and out-of-state hospital systems, and several speakers urged a stronger amendment to preserve patient rights. After debate, the committee voted 10-0 to give the House Judiciary Committee substitute for HB 99 a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Joint Resolution 5, which would amend the state constitution to allow legislative compensation. Sponsors and supporters said paying legislators would make service more accessible to working people, parents, rural residents, and others without independent wealth, and would broaden representation. Several advocacy groups and individual commenters backed the proposal, while members raised questions about the pay formula, with the resolution tying compensation to the state median income. Some members supported the idea but preferred a salary commission or a different mechanism. The committee approved HJR 5 on a 7-3 vote.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Memorial 39, which calls for a task force to study the current state of sexual assault examination kits and report on backlog progress. Sponsor Rep. Ferrari and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs explained that a prior task force a decade ago found more than 5,000 untested kits and led to policy changes, including the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights and a statewide tracking system. The memorial is intended to reassess whether backlogs remain and recommend further fixes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- This is what the DRIVE Act will do.
- This is what the Drive Act will do.
- of the DRIVE Act.
- support for the DRIVE Act.
- , and we strongly support the passage of the DRIVE Act.
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development held a hearing on the DRIVE Act, a proposal to invest $400 million in Massachusetts research and innovation without new taxes. Governor Healey and administration officials said the bill would direct $200 million to public higher education research and regional partnerships and $200 million to a research funding pool for hospitals, universities, and other institutions, with the goal of retaining talent, leveraging private and philanthropic dollars, and offsetting major federal R&D cuts. They argued that research is a core economic engine for the state, supporting jobs across labs, construction, services, and surrounding businesses, and said the bill would help protect the Commonwealth’s tax base and competitiveness during a period of federal uncertainty and cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs.
Committee members raised concerns about whether Fair Share surtax dollars should instead be used for K-12 and other community needs, whether the proposal is enough given the scale of lost federal grants, and how the money would be allocated. The governor responded that the funds are one-time surplus dollars, that most surtax revenue already supports education, and that the bill is meant as a bridge to stabilize public higher education and research. She also said the legislation includes a review board and could support a revolving or matched-fund approach in some cases. Several members pressed for more detail on selection criteria, future funding, and whether private companies and large endowments should contribute more.
University of Massachusetts leaders and researchers testified that federal grant cancellations and delays are already causing layoffs, furloughs, rescinded admissions, and lost research capacity. UMass officials said the bill would help preserve faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research programs in medicine, climate science, marine science, Braille instruction, and AI decision-making. They emphasized that the funding should be merit-based and that the state needs to act quickly to prevent talent from leaving Massachusetts. Business, labor, and industry groups, including MassBio, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, AIM, the AFL-CIO, and Building Trades, supported the bill, saying it would protect jobs, sustain the innovation ecosystem, and reinforce Massachusetts’ national leadership in research and life sciences. No vote was taken in the hearing.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- we have estimated is that under the administration's assumptions, and before you take account of the
- Here we just display our depiction of the general instruction of the General Fund condition under the
- and the taxpayers, are now obligated to pay because under the refundability rules, corporations can
- Some of the changes in the stock market that we've seen in the tech sector can disproportionately influence
- under the vehicle license fee reduction agreement made with the state decades ago.
Committee:
House Budget
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 17th, 2025 at 01:11 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And when you look across the country, it's special education that's driving a lot of the cost increases
- The Grow Your Own scholarship program falls under the Higher Education Department, and Ed Fellows is
- Each Ed Fellow works directly under a mentor teacher at the district level, and the coaches come from
- background or flying under the radar.
- I drive about 2.5 miles to work on the Nation, and we keep him here in the Albuquerque region just to
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:53.680><c> The</c> authority and legal influence. The authority and legal influence.
- </c> under the provisions of House Bill Two. under the provisions of House Bill Two.
- Unfortunately, I did not sleep much while under the influence of this drug.
- </c><03:10:25.040><c> the</c><03:10:25.279><c> influence</c> not sleep much while under the influence
- not sleep much while under the influence of<03:10:25.920><c> this</c><03:10:26.160><c> drug.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Mike Wiener departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I love the words of wisdom and I love the history.
- the interest of the people.
- </c> instead of the division, instead of the instead of the division, instead of the animosity,<00:04
- Sorry to be the butt of the joke.
- </c> We work for the people. We work for the people.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What are the primary driving factors for the projected increase in the population?
- federal government and under the control of the president and not the governor.
- down it or the staff that's driving the bus.
- Because the camera points down it or the staff that's driving the bus.
- camera points down it or the staff that's driving the bus.
Bills:
SB 1
Committee:
Senate Finance
Summary:
The committee heard a Legislative Budget Board presentation and then testimony from the Department of Public Safety on the Article 5 public safety budget. LBB said DPS’s 2026-27 recommendation totals $3.7 billion, down from the prior base, while FTEs rise by 856.7. Major items included increased funding for driver license services and customer support, new trooper funding and recruit schools, crime lab operations, border security, and reductions tied to one-time facility, vehicle, and aircraft spending. The committee also discussed new riders, including one to lapse unused trooper funds and require reporting after recruit schools.
Members focused heavily on driver license operations, questioning why prior staffing increases and a prior efficiency study had not solved long wait times, high call abandonment, and appointment delays. DPS and LBB said the agency receives about 22,000 calls per day, answers only about 9 percent, and is seeking more staff plus technology upgrades such as automation, kiosks, and better online processing. Senators also raised concerns about rural access, REAL ID document requirements, and whether the department should rethink its processes rather than simply add employees.
DPS leadership then described needs for the Williamson County training academy, additional troopers, Capitol and Alamo security, border operations, aircraft and vehicle replacement, and regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio. Members asked about Operation Lone Star costs, overtime, pursuit safety, border crime, oilfield theft, and sexual assault kit and toxicology backlogs. DPS said border deployments remain focused on criminal threats, that overtime is partly driven by deployments and staffing shortages, and that the sexual assault kit backlog is down to 118 cases with a goal of zero by April. The committee later recessed and began the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission budget presentation, where LBB outlined a $115.1 million recommendation and noted ongoing costs for the AIMS technology project.