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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye. Representative Ratcliffe votes aye.
- Representative Templo votes aye. Representative Yamashita votes aye.
- With all remaining votes voting aye, Chair, your resolution has been adopted. Thank you.
- votes voting I remaining votes voting I chair<00:24:52.960>
your <00:24:53.280>resolution< - With all remaining votes voting aye, Chair, your resolution has been adopted. Okay.
Keywords:
SCR184, Senate Concurrent Resolution 184, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, HCRC, civil rights, anti-discrimination, algorithmic decision making, automated decision making, artificial intelligence, AI bias, machine learning, employment screening, tenant screening, housing discrimination, credit decisions, lending discrimination, public benefits eligibility, state services, equal opportunity, algorithmic discrimination
Summary:
The committee met in Room 430 on April 17 at 8:30 a.m. and heard several resolutions focused on Hawaii’s sister-state and international relationships. Measures discussed included SCR 184, SCR 169 SD1, SCR 47, SCR 57 SD1, SCR 170 SD1, and SCR 163 SD1. Testimony generally supported expanding or formalizing ties with Japanese prefectures and other partners, including Yamaguchi, Okayama, and Aotearoa/New Zealand, as well as maintaining the Hawaii-Taiwan relationship. DBED’s Dennis Ling explained that sister-state agreements provide a framework for broader government, nonprofit, and private-sector relationships, and cited existing exchanges in transportation, health, education, culinary rice development, biosecurity, and food innovation. Catherine Stanway of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife supported the Aotearoa measure for predator control, biosecurity, and conservation cooperation. Jerry Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office testified in support of the Taiwan resolution, noting 33 years of sister-state ties and ongoing cooperation in education, culture, economy, and disaster management.
One witness raised a concern about language in SCR 57 SD1 related to double taxation, saying that portion did not relate to the sister-state relationship, but the committee chose not to amend the measure to avoid possible delay or conference issues. A committee member also asked about how sister-state relationships work and whether other states have similar country-level arrangements; Ling said Hawaii has an MOU with Israel and mentioned Singapore as another possible partner, while noting that such arrangements often depend on the governor and are not standardized across states.
After testimony, the committee voted to recommend passage of all measures as is. SCR 184, SCR 169 SD1, SCR 47, SCR 57 SD1, SCR 170 SD1, and SCR 163 SD1 were all adopted by the committee without amendments. Some members were excused during the hearing, and the meeting adjourned after the final vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Grain indemnity account modification 3/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um times are recommend a no vote.
- Madam Chair, we had bills last week that died on a tie vote and were announced as dying on a tie vote
- if it received a majority vote?
- <00:20:21.679>
or amendment that failed on a tie vote or amendment that failed on a tie vote - If it would receive a majority vote?
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- That bill has seven votes, so it is out. That bill has seven votes, and it's out.
- has eight votes and it's out.
- AB 411 has eight votes and it's out. AB 928 Rodgers. Irwin, aye. I have six votes.
- Six votes, one no vote.
- AB 928. has six votes and one one no vote the bill is out and AB 312 Alanis Connolly Irwin Irwin I and
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement #2
Transcript Highlights:
- I like to explain my vote.
- I like to explain my vote.
- Chair, may I make my vote? Please. I agree.
- So, yeah, I do vote on the wording of bills.
- I do vote on the punctuation of bills, and I don't vote on your freaking intent.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement met and first announced that HB 2691 would be held and not heard further that day. The chair also limited testimony to three speakers for and three against, with two minutes each unless extended by a minority leader. The committee then took up HB 2993, which would allow the Department of Public Safety to spend on legal services independent of the Attorney General and, as amended, redirect $5 million from the Consumer Protection Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund to the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission Fund. Supporters argued the bill would give DPS outside counsel and shift money toward front-line public safety work; opponents said it was political retaliation that would weaken consumer protection enforcement and divert funds from Arizonans who benefit from AG actions. The committee adopted the chairman’s amendment and then approved HB 2993 on an 8-6 vote, with one absent.
The committee next heard HB 2231, a clarifying bill updating the list of cancers covered under the occupational disease presumption for firefighters, peace officers, and fire investigators. The sponsor and firefighter testimony said the bill does not expand benefits but fixes a drafting problem, including a disputed comma that had been used by insurers to challenge claims; the Industrial Commission was listed as neutral if needed. Members discussed whether the presumption is rebuttable and how punctuation affected the statute’s meaning. During roll call, several members explained their votes in favor as a matter of grammar and statutory clarity, and the committee passed HB 2231 by a 14-0 vote with one absent. The meeting then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. - Part 1 of 2 Feb 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And I urge my colleagues this morning to vote no.
- Who wanted to make statements do so before the vote.
- The vote was 14-13. The nomination is reported favorably.
- I voted aye today, and I want to just briefly explain why.
- or recommend that we should vote against it.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 2, 2025 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Please vote no on HB 133. I did email... ...its market to teenagers. Please vote no on HB 133.
- Please vote no on House Bill 133. Thank you.
- So I ask you to vote down this bill. Thank you.
- purchases to 18 and vote against HB 133.
- I ask you to vote no on HB 133. Thank you. Thank you. Vote no on HB 133. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor said the bill restores the rights of law-abiding 18-year-olds. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters from Gun Owners of America and Florida Carry arguing that adults 18 and older should have equal Second Amendment rights and that current law is inconsistent with other adult responsibilities, while opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates, students, parents, and Parkland-related speakers, said the bill would reverse a post-Parkland safety measure and increase risks of suicide, accidental shootings, and school violence. Several members debated the bill, with opponents emphasizing Parkland, the Florida State shooting, and public polling showing broad opposition; supporters stressed parental responsibility, mental health, and constitutional rights. HB 133 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote of 13 yeas, with several members voting no.
The committee then took up CS/HB 289, which would revise Florida’s wrongful death law to allow parents to recover damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to let grieving parents seek civil remedies, and members questioned how it would apply in situations involving surrogacy, rape, ectopic pregnancy, medical care, and damages calculations. The sponsor said the bill would not allow suits against the mother, would not apply to lawful non-negligent medical care, and would be handled through ordinary wrongful death damage proof before a jury. Public testimony was again split: supporters from pro-life and faith groups said the bill recognizes unborn children and aligns Florida with many other states, while opponents from civil liberties, reproductive rights, and advocacy groups warned it could be used to target abortion providers, helpers, and even families or businesses in miscarriage-related cases, and could be weaponized by abusive partners. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 289, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 30 (2-19-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. your vote, then explain. Limited to your vote, then explain.
- President, explain my I vote. >> Mr. President, explain my I vote.
- >> to explain my yes vote. >> to explain my yes vote.
- Uh, I vote no. Uh, I do >> President. Uh, I vote no.
- and I vote no. and I vote no.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, approval of the prior journal, and remarks welcoming visitors, including military children in the annex. The House clerk then communicated several House-passed measures to the Senate, and the clerk reported second readings of Senate Bills 70, 74, 80, 127, and 154, which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports also advanced SB 129, SB 101 with Committee Substitute 1, SB 124, SB 50, SB 162 with Committee Substitute 1, SB 170 with Committee Substitute 1, and Senate Resolution 103. The chamber also introduced SB 211 on prescription drug coverage and SB 212 on mental health coverage and declared an emergency.
The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 74, which directs the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources. Supporters said the map would consolidate fragmented funding information across agencies, identify gaps and duplication, improve budgeting, and provide a public-facing report; the resolution also requires posting the map online and submitting a report to the General Assembly by October 30, 2026. The Senate passed SJR 74 by a vote of 38-0.
The chamber then took up Senate Bill 104, the “Halo Act,” which would create a 25-foot safety buffer around first responders while they are performing official duties. Supporters argued it would protect first responders and EMTs from interference and still allow bystanders to document events from a distance. Opponents said existing laws already cover obstruction and related conduct, and warned the bill is vague, duplicative, and could chill First Amendment activity such as filming police or protesting. The debate included multiple explanations of votes, with some senators citing public safety and others raising constitutional concerns; the excerpt ends before the final vote on SB 104 is completed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, this body needs to vote on Mr.
- <00:24:50.720>
legislation <00:24:51.440>and voting no on this legislation and voting - colleagues to join with me and to vote colleagues to join with me and to vote no<00:36:22.320>
- Now, in conclusion, I do be voting no.
- Members will record their votes by electronic device. This will be a 15-minute vote.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Kanuha for the vote. Chair votes aye. Kanuha for the vote. Chair votes aye.
- I vote aye. Senator excused. I vote aye. Senator Keohokalole.<00:37:11.520>
Aye. - reservations, any no votes? reservations, any no votes?
- Seeing none, vice chair for the vote. Seeing none, vice chair for the vote.
- reservations, any no votes? reservations, any no votes?
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided.
HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions.
HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed.
The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- King voting aye. Zwiener voting aye. Have all members voted?
- It's a record vote. Clerk, ring the bell. Mr. Capriglione voting aye. Have all members voted?
- Little voting aye. Mr. Leach voting aye. Mr. Garren voting aye. All members voted.
- Leach voting aye. Mr. Little voting aye. Ms. Rose voting aye. Mr. Moody voting aye. Mr.
- Cain voting aye. Dr. Albers voting aye. Gagarin voting aye. Kerwin voting nay.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Tue Feb 11, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- We urge a favorable vote. Thank you. We urge a favorable vote. Thank you. Victor K.
- Are there any representatives voting no? Any voting with reservations?
- HB chair for the vote please voting on HB chair for the vote please voting on HB 1164<00:56:50.640
- voting voting no<00:57:09.200>
any <00:57:09.440>voting <00:57:09.839>with no any - /c><01:04:37.559>
1387 <01:04:38.520>chair's vote please voting on HB 1387 chair's vote
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on February 11, 2025, and heard a series of bills focused on transportation funding and roadway safety. HB 1154 would cap Central Services assessments from the state highway, airport, and harbor funds, with a CPI-based process for additional deductions; the Department of Transportation supported it and the Department of Budget and Finance offered comments. HB 1164 would restore highway revenue bond authorization for DOT capital projects, and HB 1286 would prohibit pedestrians from walking along interstate and certain state highways except for authorized duties; both drew DOT support, with Ulupono Initiative and an individual offering comments or support on HB 1286. HB 1162 would require motorcycle instruction permit applicants, beginning July 1, 2026, to complete an approved basic rider course before becoming eligible, and HB 537 would require helmets and chin straps for all operators and passengers of two-wheel motorized vehicles; both had DOT support, with HB 537 also drawing support from AAA Hawaii and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, and opposition from one individual.
The committee then took up HB 387, which would expand negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing current law already covers drunk driving and that the proposal would turn alcohol-caused negligence causing injury into a felony; prosecutors from Honolulu and Hawaiʻi counties and DOT supported it, saying serious injuries short of “substantial bodily injury” are not adequately punished and that circuit court would better handle restitution and related proceedings. Members asked about data on cases that might fit the new felony category, and prosecutors said they did not have exact numbers but could try to provide more information.
The committee also heard HB 1084 and the related HB 1387, both of which would lower Hawaiʻi’s per se DUI blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Support came from DOT, police departments, the Department of Health, prosecutors, the Governor’s office, MADD Hawaii, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Alcohol Policy Alliance, AAA Hawaii, and the National Transportation Safety Board, all citing research that lower BAC limits reduce impaired driving and fatalities. The Public Defender opposed the change, and some testimony raised concerns about enforcement and the need for an amendment in HB 1084. Several individuals and advocates gave emotional testimony about crashes and losses tied to impaired driving, while supporters emphasized that a 0.05 standard would save lives and would not harm alcohol sales or the tourism economy. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing reflected in the transcript.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Business and Professions
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 39th Legislative Day Jun 23rd, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Sturgeon changed from absent to present and voting yes.
- So I will be voting yes for this. Thank you. Thank you, Senator.
- Not voting. Senator Hoffner. Yes. Senator Huxtable. Yes. Senator Lawson. Not voting.
- Senator Lawson: How am I recorded as voting? Senator Lawson, voting yes.
- I'm going to vote no, please. Senator Lawson is changed from voting yes to voting no.
Summary:
The Senate received House communications listing numerous House-passed bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions, and then took up committee reports and a consent calendar. Consent Calendar 65 passed unanimously with 20 yes votes and included Senate Resolution 26 recognizing Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, House Concurrent Resolution 131 on apprenticeship programs for school-based mental health professionals, House Concurrent Resolution 137 on mathematics instruction review, and House Concurrent Resolution 148 on a statewide menopause education strategy. Later, Consent Agenda N also passed with the required two-thirds vote and included a large group of bills on evidence and witnesses, Family Court jurisdiction, theft by impersonation, realty transfer tax, auto insurance practices, child services and educational services, STD prevention, agricultural and forestry matters, menstrual disorder materials, a Smyrna charter change, massage/body work, dry needling, and lead poisoning screening.
Several substantive bills were debated and passed. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, modernizing Delaware’s rape shield law and clarifying how courts handle evidence of prior false sexual assault allegations, passed 21-0. Senate Bill 347, a cleanup bill to the Medical Debt Protection Act that expands prohibited collection actions and requires disclosure when a collector is a large health care facility, also passed 21-0. House Bill 300, creating a statewide Title IX coordinator in the Department of Education to support compliance and data collection for interscholastic athletics, passed after debate; Senate Amendment 1 to the bill, which would have required athletes to compete according to biological sex, was defeated 6-14 with one absent, and the underlying bill then passed 20-0 with one absent.
The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 84, which limits mandatory employee attendance at meetings where employers convey political or religious views, after questions about employer, union, and exemption coverage; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 301, which clarifies criminal penalties for violence, threats, and intimidation at polling places and election-related sites, passed after discussion of what conduct it would cover; House Bill 63, addressing fireworks disclosures and related regulation, passed 19-2 after senators discussed enforcement and impacts on veterans, children, and pets; and House Bill 348, updating the electric vehicle rebate program to give DENREC more flexibility and expand eligibility, passed 16-5. The chamber then recessed until the next day.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote is now open.
- Everybody's bound by the vote. Well, wait, we haven't voted yet. We're about to vote.
- Everybody's bound by the vote. Well, wait, we haven't voted yet. We're about to vote.
- The vote is now open. Votes about to close.
- The vote is now open. The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
Bills:
HB95, HB111, HJR1, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB8, HB30, HB43, HB156, HM2, HM16
Keywords:
HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Terry, please call the vote.
- Secretary, please call the vote.
- With that, Secretary, please call the vote.
- So again, respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you.
- Not voting. DiMaio? Not voting. AB 1200, Baines? Baines? Aye. DiMaio? Aye. DiMaio? Aye. Thank you.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, by chair for the vote. Thank you, Chair. Voting on House Bill 1893.
- By chair for the vote. Thank you, Chair. Voting on House Bill 2335.
- By chair for the vote. By chair for the vote.
- Seeing none, vice chair for the vote. Seeing none, vice chair for the vote.
- Seeing none, vice chair for the vote. Thank you, Chair. Voting on House Bill 2091.
Keywords:
harassment, restraining order, temporary restraining order, injunction, protective order, public employer, public servant, public employee, government employee, state employee, legislator, judge, judicial branch, executive branch, local government, political subdivision, workplace violence, threats, stalking, employee safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on a bill to require athletic team designations based on biological sex at birth 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- vote on today. vote on today.
- c> So, I urge vote members to vote no and So, I urge vote members to vote no and go<01:09:03.440>
- It's an easy vote. vote. vote.
- sports, vote green. sports, vote green.
- Members, vote common sense, vote red. Members, vote yes.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, for your vote of seven ayes, one absent.
- Members, by your vote of five ayes... Can we still take your vote? Yes?
- Can we still take his vote? Unless there's objection.
- If you haven't announced the vote, then you can, or at least, right. Do you want to vote, Mr.
- I vote nay. Thank you. Thank you. I vote aye, members, by your vote five ayes, nay. I vote aye.
Summary:
The Rules Committee met to consider several Senate bills for constitutional and form review, while holding SB 1287, 1140, and 1811. SB 1012, which would loosen concealed-carry restrictions in restaurants and adjust liquor licensing/Dram Shop liability, was recommended as constitutional and in proper form by a 5-2 vote, though the rules attorney flagged a possible anti-abrogation issue with the bill’s immunity language. SB 1573, barring courts from relying on religious sectarian law, was also recommended despite concerns that it could raise an Establishment Clause challenge under the Larson strict-scrutiny framework. SB 1613, the annual revisors technical corrections bill, passed unanimously on the committee’s vote, and SB 1683, restricting property and equipment rights of foreign adversary nations and agents, was recommended after discussion of possible federal preemption/conflict issues.
The committee then considered SB 1725, which defines excessive marijuana smoke or odor as a private and public nuisance. Counsel said the Voter Protection Act likely applies because the bill could be seen as restricting marijuana use beyond what the voter-approved initiatives contemplated, and noted a possible challenge on whether it furthers those initiatives’ purposes. The bill was nevertheless recommended as constitutional and in proper form by a 5-3 vote.
Finally, the committee took up a large mass motion covering many additional bills, with a correction made from SB 1444 to SB 1445. Rules staff said the measures in the motion were constitutional and in proper form, and the committee approved the mass motion by an 8-0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 18th, 2026 at 02:07 pm
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to vote no now.
- How would you like to vote? I voted, I'm sorry. Yes? No? No? Okay, yes, I voted no.
- And we will now go to members for a quick explanation of your vote.
- I have no problem voting for Terrazas. Thank you. I have no problem voting yes on this.
- Since I'm last, I get to vote.
Bills:
SB240
Keywords:
capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 27th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- CREATE CRIMINAL OFFENSES RELATED TO NONCITIZENS VOTING. E.
- YOU HAVE OUR VOTES FOR THE OVERRIDE; YOU MAYBE DON'T NEED THEM.
- HAVE ALL SENATORS VOTED? HAVE ALL SENATORS VOTED?
- UNLOCK THE BOARD AND RECORD THE VOTE. 35 AYES, ONE NAY.
- LOCK THE BOARD AND RECORD THE VOTE. 36 AYES, ONE NAY.