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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Part 2 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the expenses of the executive, legislative, and judicial departments of the state of Colorado, and its
- 00:06:15.680><c> Colorado,</c> departments of the state of Colorado, departments of the state of Colorado
- A lot of those departments have some that can just not hire.
- A lot of those departments have some that can just not hire.
- A lot of those departments have some that can just not hire.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 31st, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- of Republicans, 80% of voters of color, and 90% of voters under 30 years old, the state legislature
- I have a redline of the bill in front of me.
- of in the hands of the parties.
- Of voters instead of in the hands of the parties.
- primary voters are people of color, while 17% of general voters are people of color, and 9.8% of primary
Bills:
H5001
Keywords:
election day registration, voter registration, proof of residency, provisional ballot, party affiliation
Summary:
The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-12, H.503, an act to implement all-party state primaries. Committee leaders explained the Article 48 process and said the hearing was part of the Legislature’s review before any measure could advance toward the 2026 ballot. The hearing format included subject-matter experts, proponents, opponents, and public testimony, though this excerpt mainly covers the expert and proponent panels.
The first expert, Northeastern University political scientist Costas Panagopoulos, described top-two primaries used in states such as California, Washington, Alaska, Louisiana, and Nebraska, and said the research shows only modest or mixed effects. He argued that top-two systems do not reliably reduce polarization, can weaken party gatekeeping, may increase campaign spending and incumbent advantages, and can lead to undervoting when voters do not see a preferred candidate on the ballot. In response to questions, he said turnout effects are mixed and not substantially higher overall. Katie King of the National Conference of State Legislatures then outlined different primary systems, including closed, open, top-two/top-four, nonpartisan, all-comers, and blanket primaries, and reviewed Supreme Court cases holding blanket primaries unconstitutional while upholding Washington’s top-two system. She also noted that changing primary systems would require significant voter education and administrative preparation.
The proponent panel, led by Danielle Allen of the Coalition for Healthy Democracy, argued that Massachusetts has too many uncontested elections, low primary participation, and too little accountability, and that all-party primaries would give every voter a meaningful choice in a higher-turnout general election. Supporters said the proposal is tailored to Massachusetts, would keep party endorsements visible on the ballot, and could broaden competition, improve representation, and help independent and minor-party candidates. Jim Henderson, coalition counsel, said the bill is narrowly focused on state-level primaries and was drafted to fit Article 48 requirements. Other proponents, including Kevin Johnson, Kate Kavanaugh, and Spencer Reynolds, echoed that the current system overrepresents a small partisan electorate and that the reform would shift power to voters. Committee members pressed the proponents on turnout evidence, party endorsements, ballot access, the role of fusion-style cross-endorsements, the effect on polarization, and whether the change would actually improve representation or simply move party influence to an earlier stage. No votes or final committee action were taken in the excerpt.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- What's the geography of the Northern Arizona Council of Governments?
- Can you address that and sort of the security aspects on the importance of the port of entry?
- of Oaxaca.
- So just internationally, the state of Arizona is the talk of the town because of Douglas.
- Over 90% of fentanyl is interdicted at ports of entry.
Bills:
SB1272
Committee:
House Rural Economic Development
Keywords:
appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- the affordability fund to 55%, keeping that the same in FY27. 80% of the health insurance premium surtax
- HB4 mitigates these harms by maximizing the use of the health insurance premium surtax to support current
- I'm here on behalf of the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, and we stand in support of this
- Chairman and Senator Woods, currently 55% of the health care insurance premium surtax goes into the affordability
- Okay, so if there's an insurance premium surtax, anyone that buys private insurance and the state of
Committee:
Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
Summary:
The committee heard a series of capital, bond, environmental, economic development, juvenile justice, and health care bills. Senate Bill 240, the capital outlay package, was presented as a $1.3 billion statewide appropriation, including discretionary capital projects and agency projects; after questions about CYFD projects and House/Senate capital allocations, the committee voted do pass on the committee substitute. House Bill 248, the general obligation bond package totaling about $392.5 million for senior centers, libraries, higher education, and tribal projects, also received a do pass after questions about project vetting, bond timing, and school bus funding. House Bill 80, which increases the share of oil and gas conservation tax revenue going to the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund to speed orphan well plugging and site cleanup, drew strong support from business, environmental, and industry groups; members discussed funding balances, procurement bottlenecks, and the distinction between abandoned and orphan wells before voting do pass. House Bill 184, making technical fixes to the Conservation Legacy Permanent Fund and related distribution rules, passed with little debate.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 172, which expands the TRIGGER program allowing companies to access national laboratory expertise; supporters from the labs, the governor’s office, universities, and business groups cited job creation, follow-on investment, and commercialization gains, while one senator raised concerns about the long extension of the program. The bill passed do pass. House Bill 95, creating a judge for the First and Second Judicial Districts, was described as matching a previously heard Senate bill and passed do pass. Senate Bill 165, a major juvenile justice bill, generated the most extensive debate: the sponsor said it updates the juvenile code, raises the age for certain serious offenses, extends services for youth sentenced as adults, and expands community corrections; law enforcement supported it, while the Public Defender, youth advocates, the ACLU, and a Bernalillo County commissioner opposed it, arguing it expands adult sentencing and relies too heavily on incarceration. Despite those objections, the committee voted do pass.
Finally, House Bill 4, which increases the Health Care Affordability Fund distribution to support premium assistance and related coverage programs, was amended so that a portion of the premium surtax would go to the Behavioral Health Program Fund and any unexpended balance would revert to the affordability fund. Supporters from BeWell, health advocacy groups, the insurance office, and homeless services said the bill would protect coverage gains and help offset federal changes; members asked about the amendment’s effect on the behavioral health fund and the bill’s flexibility if revenues decline. The amendment was adopted, and discussion on the bill continued.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Currently right now, there's part of it's done by the Department of Tourism. Is it divided up? Yes.
- Currently right now, there's part of it's done by the Department of Tourism, part of it's done by the
- So it's just kind of, we're just trying to clarify that this is all being done through the Tourism Department
- And kind of in the same vein, I sent an email earlier this morning, so you guys know what I'm kind of
- So the floor of Poseidon, actually, the reconstruction is at the Sam Noble Museum of Art in Norman.
Committee:
House Tourism
Keywords:
Oklahoma Today Magazine, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism promotion, advertising sales, commission pay, employee bonus, sales commission, digital publication, print publication, sponsorships, bulk subscriptions, newsstand sales, ancillary products, public records, procurement exemption, administrative procedures exemption, tourism magazine, revenue sharing, executive director, state agency compensation
Summary:
The Tourism Committee met for its first meeting and considered three bills. House Bill 3880, presented by Representative Cantrell, would clarify that the Tourism Department’s in-house sales team handles advertising and sponsorships across publications, digital platforms, conferences, and events; members asked about how the work is currently divided between the department and Oklahoma Today magazine, and the bill passed 5-0. House Bill 3263, by Representative George, would designate the morel mushroom as the state mushroom; after light discussion, including a joking request for a tourism-related debut event, it also passed 5-0.
Representative Rosecrans presented House Bill 2970, which would change the state fossil designation from Sorofaganax maximus to Soro Poseidon-Protelis because the current fossil has been reclassified and is no longer considered a valid species. Members asked about the science behind the change and whether the new fossil was a plant-eater; Rosecrans explained it is a sauropod and emphasized its tourism value because fossils are found in Oklahoma’s panhandle and southeast. The bill passed 5-0.
After the votes, Rosecrans noted the reconstruction of the fossil is at the Sam Noble Museum in Norman and invited the committee to tour it. The chair announced that the Tourism Department would meet with the committee the following week at 10:00 a.m., and the meeting adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- That includes the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- It includes the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Ecology.
- We've got staff representatives from the Department of Natural Resources.
- We've got staff representatives from the Department of Ecology, and obviously Mr.
- My understanding in a response letter from the Department of Ecology specifically, but also in some of
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
anadromous fish, environmental conservation, state coordination, wildlife recovery, fisheries management, forest management, natural resources, collaboration, forest practices, sustainability, aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language
NM
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Matthew Stackpole, on behalf of the Greater Alberta Chamber of Commerce, in support of House
- As you'll hear shortly, Deputy Barreto, who was an officer at the time of the Farmington Police Department
- So the task force would consist of one representative from each of the following: the Department of Justice
- Of merit in all of that legislation, I thought.
- hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
Immigrant Safety Act, immigration detention, civil immigration violations, ICE, federal immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, public bodies, local government, sheriff's department, school district, higher education, deputization, 287(g), 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 C.F.R. 287.7, intergovernmental services agreement, detainer, immigration cooperation, public property, attorney general enforcement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course. Of course. Wow.
- can provide limited compensation up to 20% of what full-time firefighters earn in a neighborhood department
- The number of stations decreased, and the number of miles of track increased. rail went from 27 miles
- front of this.
- I want to build off of some of what we were discussing.
Bills:
SB3038 , SB3045 , SB3065 , SB3069 , SB3071 , HB2025 , HB2149 , HB3370 , HB4205 , HB4506 , HB5424 , HB5652 , HB24 , HB3687 , HB24
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As a matter of pending business.
- As a matter of pending business.
- City of Conroe. Parking. Downtown. Reserved. This spot.
- the House bills—passed out of this committee.
- All right, just as a matter of.
Bills:
HB24 , SB3038 , SB3045 , SB3065 , SB3069 , SB3071 , HB2025 , HB2149 , HB3370 , HB4205 , HB4506 , HB5424 , HB5652 , HB24 , HB3687
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am
Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to conduct a comprehensive study into the history
- Because of The poverty barriers make women of color vulnerable in these ways because of the cultural
- the legislature is to make sure that the Department of Indian Affairs and these commissions are funded
- Chair and members of the committee, the Indian Affairs Department would go through it.
- But I believe because of the sensitivity of the, and we do this with other departments.
Bills:
SM14
Keywords:
forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs, Commission on the Status of Women, survivor testimony, reproductive health access, genocide, transitional justice
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (10-18-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDa-Gvswn8, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Approval of Minutes – 00:46
OEA Report: Effectiveness and Efficiency of School Districts – 01:01
Other Business: 2023 OEA Research Agenda Proposed Topics – 43:28, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Task Force on Local Government Annexation (6-30-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEuB9dw1wac, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:08
Discussion of Current Annexation Laws from the Prospective of Cities and Counties 00:01:46, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Bills:
SB8
Committee:
Senate Education K-16
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- highlights of both.
- I know of a lot of I know of a lot of people that are elderly. That uh are defrauded.
- Would any of you know, are we talking about individual acts of theft, or is this an organized ring of
- Of a large number of just a sample of the properties that have been the subjects of either my cases or
- In my, uh, hundreds of properties, I can think of a couple of cases where I would think that the notary
Bills:
SB15
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- of Directors.
- this, north of this, or those types of things.
- this, north of this, or those types of things.
- of a period of time.
- Allison Hicks, General Counsel for the Public Health Division of the Department of Health and Human Services
Bills:
HB1162
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
Keywords:
Lake Agassiz, water authority, board of directors, state highways, water management, 908, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change.
House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0.
The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Attorney General at the Department of Justice.
- the Justice Department dismissed a corruption case against the Mayor of New York City, not because of
- most serious misconduct of the Attorney General in the top Department because the Justice Department
- It is one of any number of serious abuse abuses of the rule of law by this Justice Department, and instead
- weaponized Department of Justice, of justice our nation has ever seen.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Falkender has been at the Treasury Department since day one of this Trump term.
- At the same time, the Treasury Department is tip of the spear in addressing some of our world's most
- When it comes to the Bureau of Fiscal Service, the GAO has reported that a number of departments and
- I've been told that senior IRS management, the Department of Justice are still in charge.
- Each of these departments and agencies, many of whom are failing audits right now.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations
Summary:
The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- due to lack of insurance coverage.
- My husband and I of insurance coverage.
- the group of people who need insurance.
- And you know, I kind of think the definition of insanity is... cost of insurance.
- I have without tire cost of insurance.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions