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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Jobs, Labor and Economic Development - 05/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- should have another spreadsheet titled Labor Committee, Senate File 1832, workgroup agreement, labor articles
- And I’ll note in the packet of materials folks have, there’s an article called “Banning Non-Competes
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have <02:29:23.600>there's <02:29:23.760>an <02:29:23.920>article - materials folks have there's an article materials folks have there's an article called<02:29:24.319
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/03/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- And something I still think about regularly from my seminary coursework is a short article by the Potawatomi
- coursework is regularly from my seminary coursework is a<02:09:29.840>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert into the record an article from MS Now entitled, "It's already
- “Under Article I, section 8, clause 17, Congress has the constitutional duty to ensure the District of
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- Under article 1, section<04:53:01.920>
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, just a quick note about the State Board of Investment in the article in the newspaper today
- about the state board of investment<01:32:15.679>
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, we will open up the public hearing for SB 43, removal of articles of closing for the definition of
- for SB43, open up the public hearing for SB43, removal<01:55:21.840>
of <01:55:22.000>articles - of<01:55:22.400>
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of <01:55:23.719 - No matter how trivial an article of clothing may be viewed as to some, the last thing New Hampshire needs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It should be Part Two, Article 83, not Part One. Sure you got that.
- It should be Part Two, Article 83, not Part One. Sure you got that.
- minuscule, have any bearing whatsoever on the property tax that, as was mentioned in one of the articles
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Summary:
The public hearing focused on HB 290, which would raise cigarette and e-cigarette/vaping taxes and create a committee to study tobacco and nicotine tax policy. Representative Jerry Stringham introduced the bill as both a public health and revenue measure, arguing that nicotine use causes health harms and public costs, and that New Hampshire’s cigarette tax has been unchanged at $1.78 per pack since 2013. He said the bill would raise the cigarette tax by $1 per pack to $2.78, still below most New England states, and would also adjust vaping taxes, which he described as having been set as placeholder rates in 2019. He said the bill would also establish a study committee to review broader tobacco and nicotine taxation, including products such as premium cigars.
In response to questions, Stringham said the proposed cigarette tax would be roughly equal in real dollars to the 2008 rate after inflation, and he suggested that a smaller annual increase could be considered, though he believed a larger increase would have a stronger public health effect. He explained that the vaping tax structure differs between closed and open systems because one taxes a fixed hardware product while the other taxes reusable liquid, and he said the proposal would move the rates toward a more uniform approach. He also said New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase, though members raised concerns about cross-border shopping, business impacts, and preserving the state’s competitive advantage.
Several members questioned whether the bill’s main purpose was revenue or reducing smoking and vaping. Stringham said he viewed it primarily as a public health bill, but also as a revenue measure, and said he would consider it successful even if consumption fell enough to reduce revenue. Other members emphasized personal freedom and argued the committee should focus on taxation rather than cessation, while some supported the bill as a way to capture revenue from out-of-state buyers and keep New Hampshire’s rates below surrounding states. The hearing consisted of testimony and questions only; no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of the articles are basically saying bond markets around the world are getting nervous, loaning
- Some of the articles are basically saying bond markets around the world are getting nervous, loaning
- Have you or anyone taking a look at those Wall Street Journal articles from the last year, of the billions
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Wall <05:05:47.360>Street <05:05:47.600>Journal <05:05:47.840>articles - at those Wall Street Journal articles at those Wall Street Journal articles from<05:05:48.320>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- No, with any CACR or article 5 petition, it's not up to the legislature. It's not up to us.
- with<04:01:41.439>
any <04:01:42.080>CACR <04:01:43.520>or <04:01:43.920>article - <04:01:44.479>
5 with any CACR or article 5 with any CACR or article 5 petition,<04:01:47.199 - The other thing I'll point out is that if the tax rate doesn't matter, I just read an article, I forget
- , I forget what I just read an article, I forget what public<04:40:36.160>
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/21/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I think he was in the article; he was 6'2", 300 lb.
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lb. - evidence-based scholarly articles especially<05:39:19.200>
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Our state constitution, at Part 2, Article 6-b, is in direct conflict with the new video lottery statutes
- Our state constitution, at Part 2, Article 6-b, is in direct conflict with the new video lottery statutes
- Our state constitution, at Part 2, Article 6-b, is in direct conflict with the new video lottery statutes
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one, our constitution, especially part one, our constitution, especially part one, articles - one, two, and three, and just articles one, two, and three, and just really<04:53:30.878>
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, according to article 8, section 6 of the state constitution, if whenever the general fund exceeds
- Finally, according to article 8, section 6 of the state constitution, if whenever the general fund exceeds
- Finally, according to article 8, section 6 of the state constitution, if whenever the general fund exceeds
- Finally, according to article 8, section 6 of the state constitution, if whenever the general fund exceeds
- According to Article 8, Section 6 of the state constitution, if whenever the general fund exceeds 5%
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/05/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- A member then began questioning the sponsor about Article 4, the Full Faith and Credit Clause, and how
- A member asked about Article 4 of the Constitution, the Full Faith and Credit Clause, and how the bill
- This whole extradition thing is based in the United States Constitution, Article 4, Section 2.
- United States and holds under Part I, Article 19 of the New Hampshire Constitution that the Open Fields
- Follow-up: You mentioned some concern about Article 7 on page two.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- measure on the House floor reflects a commitment to regular order, thoughtful oversight, and the Article
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the order, thoughtful oversight, and the order, thoughtful oversight, and the Article - One<02:36:13.280>
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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 113 May 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- First, under Article 3 standing, this law is not enforced by the governor or the attorney general or
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There <00:55:20.360>is Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18. - There is Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18.
- We have the naturalization clause, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4.
- 1, naturalization clause, Article 1, naturalization clause, Article 1, Section<01:25:40.280>
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Griffith and other senators and representatives, an act proposing an amendment to Article
- Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Delaware of 1897
- Pursuant to Article 3, Section 18 of the Delaware Constitution, I am vetoing Senate Bill...
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I only saw an article in iBerkshires.com about this, and that was how we became alerted to this.
- I only saw an article in Ibergshrews.com. public process.
- I only saw an article in i.murchers.com about this and that was how we became alerted to this.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the Healey-Driscoll administration’s Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill. Administration officials said the bill would fund climate resilience, clean water, land conservation, parks, PFAS remediation, food security infrastructure, and coastal and inland flood protection, while also streamlining permitting for housing, restoration, and other resilience projects. They emphasized that the bond authorizes spending but does not itself obligate it, and said the proposal includes deauthorizations as housekeeping. Committee members asked about the new Resilience Revolving Fund, flood and drought management, MVP funding, land acquisition, Chapter 61 right-of-first-refusal changes, salt marsh carbon sequestration, and how the bill would help smaller municipalities and offset expected federal funding losses. Officials said the revolving fund would be managed through EEA and the Clean Water Trust, with criteria aimed at directing aid to communities most in need, and noted that drought issues would continue to be handled through existing DEP and drought commission tools.
Several committee members and witnesses discussed specific policy provisions, including flood disclosure requirements for homebuyers and renters, expanded authority for regional planning and small-town access to grants, and permitting reforms that would exempt or expedite certain environmental restoration and priority housing projects from more time-consuming review processes. Administration witnesses defended the reforms as a way to achieve the same environmental outcomes faster and with more certainty, while some advocates argued the bill should go further, especially on Chapter 91 and restoration permitting. The administration also described investments in DCR facilities, water and wastewater systems, open space, agricultural easements, and a new focus on blue carbon and salt marsh restoration.
Public testimony largely supported the bill. Mass Audubon, the Trustees of Reservations, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, The Nature Conservancy, MAPC, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, municipal officials, and others praised the bill’s resilience, conservation, and water infrastructure investments. Some witnesses urged additional funding for land protection, coastal resilience, buyouts, and restoration, and several called for stronger or simpler permitting reforms. Municipal witnesses from Boston, Beckett, Beverly, Conway, and regional planning organizations stressed the need for flexible financing, especially for small and rural communities facing costly infrastructure and climate adaptation projects. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee heard testimony and asked questions before moving on to additional panels.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Every day, there's an article published about the looming threat of AI-induced job loss.
- These articles often include anecdotes from big tech executives acknowledging this very fact.
- And in fact, just today, I would highlight that Reuters had an article documenting how a major company
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- On to SB 3219, HD2, proposing amendments to Article 7, Section 113 on the holistic institution.
- SB 2152, SD2, HD1, proposing an amendment to Article 6, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution to
- Proposing an amendment to article six, section three of the Hawaii State Constitution to increase the
Keywords:
image-based sexual abuse, working group, gender-based violence, Hawaii Commission on the Status of Women, prevention efforts, survivor protections, new technologies, legal reform, HCR14, House Concurrent Resolution, perpetual easement, non-exclusive easement, state submerged lands, submerged lands, shoreline easement, drainage outfall, stormwater outfall, lagoon outfall, pipelines, Kahala Hotel & Resort
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-12 (10:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The fights and feuds will become faded echoes, and the articles in social media posts will be forgotten
- happy to send you an email with a list of cases that address it, as well as 20 years of law review articles
- happy to send you an email with a list of cases that address it, as well as 20 years of law review articles
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then moved into returning messages from the Senate. Early action focused on CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification, which would add computer science and artificial intelligence content in high school and create a K-12 teacher certificate program; after adopting a House amendment restoring certificate language and adjusting implementation timing, the House concurred in the Senate amendment and passed the bill 105-0. The chamber then took up CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, adopting a House amendment to allow local governments to buy into the cyber grant program and add a five-year sunset, then concurring in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration back to the Florida Digital Service; the bill passed 104-1.
The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over U.S. military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, sending both back to the Senate. It also refused to concur in the Senate amendment to CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel, saying the Senate version expanded the bill beyond its original autism-focused scope. After a recess, the House unveiled Speaker Daniel Perez’s portrait and heard extended remarks praising his leadership, institutional reforms, and the work of House staff and members.
In the second returning-message list, the House debated CS/CS/HB 1471 on systems of law and terrorist organizations. The Senate amendment clarified the definition of “promote,” refined notice and timeline provisions for terrorist organization designations, and kept references to Sharia law as an example in the foreign religious law section. Supporters argued the bill was aimed at conduct beyond speech and was intended to protect the Constitution and public safety; opponents warned it would chill free speech, target Muslim Floridians, and give the governor and cabinet unprecedented power without adequate due process. After lengthy debate, the House concurred and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1473, a public records bill tied to HB 1471, and moved to concur in a technical Senate amendment aligning the records exemption with the revised structure of HB 1471.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- But then I go to a quote from an article that came out yesterday on NPR.
- But then I go to a quote from an article that came out yesterday on NPR.
- But then I go to a quote from an article that came out yesterday on NPR.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions.
The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries.
The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins.
Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.