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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A 2026 chapter in the World Happiness Report by Jonathan Haidt and Zach Rausch concluded that social
- I mean, I've been through the chapter in my life. And you survive.
- I mean, I've been through the chapter in my life where everybody talks about it and compares notes.
- I want to thank you both, particularly Assemblymember Wicks, who wrote the 2023 bill that was chaptered
- I'm David Mantle, a retired human rights attorney and a chapter leader with the Sacramento chapter of
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill.
AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations.
The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- A 2026 chapter in the World Happiness Report by Jonathan Haidt and Zach Rausch concluded that social
- I mean, I've been through the chapter in my life. And you survive.
- I mean, I've been through the chapter in my life where everybody talks about it and it compares notes
- I want to thank you both, particularly Assembly Member Wicks, who wrote the 2023 bill that was chaptered
- I'm David Mantle, a retired human rights attorney and a chapter leader with the Sacramento chapter of
Committee:
House Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A 2026 chapter in the World Happiness Report by Jonathan Haidt and Zach Rausch concluded that social
- In fact, they are exempt from this chapter of law. Thank you.
- They are exempt from this chapter of law.
- This entire chapter in Section 22503.5, any primary ticket seller in this chapter is exempted from all
- That's in the chapter. It was adopted in 1986 when the legislature saw fit to exempt ticket...
Summary:
The committee heard AB 1988, which would require AI companion chatbots to respond to credible self-harm or violence-related crisis expressions by displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, warning users, and pausing the chat for human review after repeated crisis signals. The author and supporters said the bill is a measured safety standard to redirect vulnerable users to human help, citing research and cases where chatbots worsened suicidal ideation or violent behavior. Support came from crisis and medical advocates, while no opposition testimony was offered. The chair and members expressed strong support, and the bill was held pending quorum before later action on the agenda.
The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for users to create or maintain accounts on social media platforms with harmful addictive features and would create an E-Safety Advisory Commission in the Attorney General’s office. The author argued the bill targets product design, not speech, and is intended to curb compulsive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds while allowing safer or non-addictive platforms to remain available. Supporters, including a psychologist and the Organization for Social Media Safety, described cyberbullying, predation, compulsive use, and mental health harms; opponents, including EFF, ACLU-Cal Action, TechNet, and youth advocacy groups, warned about privacy, First Amendment, and access-to-community concerns, especially for LGBTQ youth and other marginalized groups.
Committee members debated whether the bill is a ban or a delay, how age assurance would work, and whether the proposal would be effective or could push youth to less safe spaces. Several members said they would support the bill as a first step, while others raised concerns about enforceability, privacy, and constitutional issues. The author emphasized that the bill is limited to specific harmful design features, not content or general internet access, and that the new commission would monitor evolving technology and recommend future updates. No final vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- /c> uh is exempt from property taxes uh is exempt from property taxes underneath<00:01:59.040><c> chapter
- </c><00:02:01.439><c> These</c><00:02:01.680><c> criteria</c> underneath chapter 272.
- These criteria underneath chapter 272.
- So some of the questions that we have is the sections for chapter 13 for data privacy, including HIPAA
- 13 for data privacy for chapter 13 for data privacy including<01:45:36.719><c> HIPPA</c><01:45:37.600
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Each year, proceeds from the corporate sponsors and the chapter events allow AFCEA Central Maryland chapter
- Please help me welcome the members of the AFCEA Central Maryland chapter.
- the members of the AFCA, Central welcome the members of the AFCA, Central Maryland<00:06:56.639><c> chapter
- </c> Maryland chapter. Maryland chapter. >> Welcome.<00:06:57.680><c> Welcome.
- Additionally, the bill repeals the June 30th, 2026 termination date in Chapter 372 of 2025 that gave
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- generation needs to do more and step up, because we cannot allow them to return us back to the worst chapters
- generation needs to do more and step up, because we cannot allow them to return us back to the worst chapters
- generation needs to do more and step up, because we cannot allow them to return us back to the worst chapters
- I'm glad I can inspire the next chapter, the next generation of wordsmithing with our names.
- And if you read Chapter 61, which is the divorce chapter, and if you read the chapters on child abuse
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities.
On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20.
The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- generation needs to do more and step up, because we cannot allow them to return us back to the worst chapters
- I'm glad I can inspire the next chapter, the next generation of wordsmithing with our names.
- I'm glad I can inspire the next chapter, the next generation of wordsmithing with our names.
- And if you read Chapter 61, ...to protect children.
- And if you read Chapter 61, which is the divorce chapter, and if you read the chapters on child abuse
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery.
On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections.
The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language.
Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- of law as beholden to the same chapter of law as the<01:20:56.640><c> rest</c><01:20:56.719><c> of</
- 57.280><c> Minnesota,</c> the rest of the state of Minnesota, the rest of the state of Minnesota, chapter
- <c> which</c><01:20:58.800><c> governs</c><01:20:59.120><c> data</c><01:20:59.520><c> privacy</c> chapter
- 13, which governs data privacy chapter 13, which governs data privacy for<01:21:00.080><c> citizens<
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The health mandate statements were first brought into law in your statute in chapter 6 in 1998.
- brought into law in your all statute uh, brought into law in your all statute in<00:27:53.039><c> chapter
- And let me tell in chapter 6 in 1998.
- Now, the health mandate statement, there's three requirements, and like I said, it's in chapter KRS 6948
- </c> and like I said, it's in chapter and like I said, it's in chapter KRS6948.
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance met for its first interim meeting, established a quorum, approved routine opening items, and welcomed a new committee assistant and a legislative intern. The committee first heard a Kentucky Bankers Association presentation from Tim Shank and John Cooper focused on the state’s housing shortage, which they described as affecting all 120 counties and especially low- and moderate-income and workforce housing. They urged support for a proposed $20 million banker-backed revolving fund, paired with tax credits, to finance new housing construction; they said the program would be flexible, could support alternatives such as manufactured housing, and would use below-market loans with tax credits vesting over five years only after units are completed. They also asked for extension of the historical tax credit carryforward from five to seven years and for continued support of new market tax credits, arguing that supply-chain delays make the longer period necessary for historic rehabilitation projects.
The bankers also raised concerns about credit unions, arguing that because credit unions do not pay the same taxes as banks, they should not be allowed to acquire healthy state-chartered banks or hold state and local deposits. They cited the recent purchase of First State Bank of Middlesborough as an example, saying the transaction would reduce state, county, and city tax revenue and weaken local tax bases. In response to committee questions, the presenters said local regulations, zoning, parking, sidewalk, and utility easement issues can significantly delay housing projects, and they emphasized that state policy and infrastructure support are needed to help address affordability and development barriers.
The committee then shifted to a Department of Insurance presentation by Commissioner Sharon Clark on how to read KRS 6.948 health mandate and federal cost defrayal impact statements. Clark explained that the mandate statements were created in 1998 so legislators would have actuarial estimates of how proposed health insurance mandates would affect administrative costs, premiums, and total costs, and she noted that later legislation added federal cost-defrayal analysis. She also reviewed the background of the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits framework and said the department’s statements are intended to help lawmakers make informed decisions on proposed health coverage mandates. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Public Higher Education Study Committee (05/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- in their lives, but also the next chapter in the state’s economy.
- in their lives, but also the next chapter in the state’s economy.
- in their lives, but also the next chapter in the state’s economy.
- They will need to continue to be engaged with education that better prepares them for the next chapter
- in their lives, but also the next chapter in the state’s economy.
Summary:
The committee heard updates from the chancellors of the state university system and the community college system on ongoing restructuring, collaboration, and enrollment trends. The university system said its office move to the NHTI campus is ahead of schedule and should save students about $250,000 a year while creating revenue for the community college system. Both systems described continued work on transfer pathways, direct-admit outreach, shared advising, and broader efforts to shrink footprints, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency in response to declining enrollment and demographic pressure.
A major topic was a possible federal change to Pell Grant eligibility that would require students to enroll in at least 7.5 credits. The chancellors said most community college students are part-time because of work and family responsibilities, and that the change could affect roughly 2,000 current Pell recipients and make it harder for students to afford or sustain enrollment. Members also discussed how the state’s governor’s scholarship statute largely benefits full-time students, suggesting possible future statutory changes. The chancellors explained how credits typically work, noting most courses are three or four credits and that students would likely need to add an entire course to meet the proposed threshold.
The committee also discussed the broader higher education landscape, including declining high school cohorts, competition among New England institutions, and the need to right-size capacity. One member raised concerns about the health of regional campuses such as Plymouth and Keene; the chancellors said incoming enrollment is down at UNH and Plymouth and holding at Keene, attributing the trend to demographics rather than one campus drawing students away from another. They emphasized the importance of community colleges, adult learners, and short-term workforce programs as part of the state’s future education mix.
Finally, the committee touched on the value of the university system’s research enterprise. The chancellor said about $250 million a year flows into the university system in federal research grants, with about $9.5 million currently under stop-work orders from federal agencies. She said the immediate concern is not DEI-related but federal cuts and possible caps on indirect cost recovery. Members noted that the R1 research designation supports business partnerships, student opportunities, and economic development projects such as West Edge in Durham.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/17/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- He said the original legislation included a reference to chapter 504B as a requirement for micro units
- in settlements, and it was his understanding that including chapter 504B, the landlord-tenant statute
- He said the original legislation included a reference to chapter 504B as a requirement for micro units
- in settlements, and it was his understanding that including chapter 504B, the landlord-tenant statute
- The original definition was taken from the firearms chapter of law, and so if you were convicted of one
Keywords:
sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 214, also establishes shared programs, including the Administrative Services
- independent state agencies<00:03:56.360><c> Minnesota</c><00:03:56.959><c> statutes</c><00:03:57.439><c> chapter
- </c><00:03:57.720><c> 214</c> agencies Minnesota statutes chapter 214 agencies Minnesota statutes chapter
- residency programs here in Minnesota and our fair share of professional firm registrations through Chapter
- chapter chapter 319b<00:14:02.800><c> we're</c><00:14:03.040><c> here</c><00:14:03.199><c> today</c>
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (04/16/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- New Hampshire chapter 354 prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
- New Hampshire chapter 354 prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
- New Hampshire chapter 354 prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
- New Hampshire chapter 354 prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
- New Hampshire chapter 354 prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 141, which would create a narrow exception to New Hampshire’s three-year deadline for motions for a new trial when a petitioner has newly discovered evidence, new forensic testing, or new scientific understanding. The prime sponsor’s representative and advocates from the Innocence Project and New England Innocence Project argued the bill is needed to help wrongfully convicted people access the courts, noting that exonerations often take many years and that outdated forensic science has contributed to wrongful convictions. The chair also said he had drafted a proposed amendment for committee review, but it had not yet been formally submitted.
Witnesses supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not guarantee relief, only allow a petition to be filed and reviewed under existing standards. They discussed examples such as arson science, explaining that some convictions were based on forensic methods later shown to be unreliable. Committee members asked about the scope of habeas corpus, whether the bill would create a new cause of action, and whether additional screening or pleading requirements should be added. The supporters said they would be open to requiring a petitioner to plead innocence, but opposed adding more burdensome preliminary procedures or counsel requirements at the filing stage.
Thomas Farardi, from the Attorney General’s Office, testified in opposition or with caution, saying the bill was a “solution looking for a problem” because existing habeas corpus and coram nobis procedures already provide avenues for relief, and prosecutors can act when credible new evidence arises. He argued the current draft could invite additional litigation and create a new cause of action, and said he favored more screening before cases proceed. The discussion also touched on whether the statute applies in criminal cases, the current three-year limitation in RSA 526:4, and questions about posthumous petitions and petitions by deported individuals. No vote or executive action was taken during the hearing.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM-LBT, WAM-TCA, WAM-HHS Informational Briefings 01-16-2025
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- prevailing wage of chapter 104 prevailing wage cases<01:31:41.040><c> uh</c><01:31:41.199><c> the</c
- We’ve had a continuous backlog on this chapter 104. about 76 uh you know about 76 uh you know backlog
- <01:41:21.880><c> uh</c><01:41:22.880><c> these</c><01:41:23.480><c> chapter</c><01:41:23.800><c> 104
- </c> backlog uh these chapter 104 backlog uh these chapter 104 cases<01:41:26.040><c> and</c><01:41:26.520
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- That follows Chapter 54, which is a definition of gender identity.
- That's when it was decided to put it up into Chapter 55 of Chapter 21, she said.
- Representative Plog continued: "I see chapter 12 and I don't see a chapter Q.
- I see chapter 12 new chapter, so this is a new chapter.
- well wouldn't a so this is a new chapter well wouldn't a new<04:14:16.520><c> chapter</c><04:14:16.920
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- 13.400><c> which</c><00:17:13.760><c> applies</c><00:17:14.319><c> to</c><00:17:14.480><c> the</c> chapter
- 21-I, which applies to the chapter 21-I, which applies to the Department<00:17:15.000><c> of</c><00:
- has the obligation to create the list of state scholarship organizations, that might be a better chapter
- certainly be more clear, and in the event of a future conflict, if the power were listed in that chapter
- </c> power were listed in in that chapter. power were listed in in that chapter. >> Okay.
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- you know, also need to be adjusted if we put "interested person" as a specific definition to this chapter
- left it as interested person, I would probably say yes, but if you said for the purposes of this chapter
- you know, also need to be adjusted if we put "interested person" as a specific definition to this chapter
- left it as interested person, I would probably say yes, but if you said for the purposes of this chapter
- you know, also need to be adjusted if we put "interested person" as a specific definition to this chapter
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/13/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to be a state-licensed laboratory, at present Chapter 342 requires that testing...
- In order to be a state-licensed laboratory, at present Chapter 342 requires that testing...
- In order to be a state-licensed laboratory, at present Chapter 342 requires that testing...
- In order to be a state-licensed laboratory, at present Chapter 342 requires that testing... the goal
- </c> licensed laboratory at present chapter licensed laboratory at present chapter 342<01:00:14.640><
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Matt Easley on behalf of the California chapters of Associated General Contractors, in opposition.
- Matt Easley on behalf of the California chapters of Associated General Contractors, in opposition.
- that Assembly Bill 2064, it does allow individuals with records to confidently step into the next chapter
- that Assembly Bill 2064, it does allow individuals with records to confidently step into the next chapter
- that Assembly Bill 2064, it does allow individuals with records to confidently step into the next chapter
Summary:
The committee heard several immigration-, health-, food access-, and tribal-rights-related bills. AB 1725 would require disclosure of oil wells near homes and sensitive sites and stronger methane monitoring; supporters described health and safety harms in communities near wells, while apartment, realtor, building, and chamber representatives opposed or sought amendments, arguing the bill should better target the responsible industry and fit existing disclosure processes. AB 1650 would require privately rented or leased vehicles used by government agencies for enforcement to be clearly identifiable and equipped with safety lighting; supporters, including immigrant-rights advocates and local officials, said unmarked vehicles create fear and confusion during ICE operations, while the chamber sought clarification and noted exemptions for ordinary undercover law enforcement. AB 1857 would prohibit grocery restrictive covenants that keep new supermarkets from opening after a store closes, with supporters framing it as a food-access and anti-hunger measure; grocers and retailers raised concerns but said amendments addressed many issues, and the committee moved the bill forward as amended to Appropriations on a recorded vote, with all members present voting aye except one absent member and the bill placed on call.
The committee also heard AB 1876, which would codify federal health-care nondiscrimination protections in state law. Supporters from Equality California, Disability Rights California, Planned Parenthood, and other health groups said it would preserve coverage protections for LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and other protected classes amid federal rollbacks; opponents argued it would entrench gender-affirming-care standards and criticized the underlying medical framework. The bill passed to Appropriations on a recorded vote, with most members voting aye and one no vote, and was placed on call. AB 1908 would allow public entities to use judgment obligation bonds to finance self-funded victim compensation funds; Los Angeles County said the bill would fill a financing gap for faster compensation, and the committee advanced it on a recorded vote and placed it on call. AB 1881, the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, would protect California tribes’ access to sacred sites and traditional practices on state public lands and require meaningful consultation; it drew extensive support from tribal leaders and Native organizations, while cities, counties, utilities, builders, and business groups were opposed unless amended, largely seeking clarification and narrowing. The bill was amended to focus on state public lands and passed to Appropriations on a recorded vote, then placed on call.
Later, AB 2465 would bar businesses that profit from private detention facilities or contract with immigration-enforcement agencies from receiving state grants, loans, or tax credits and create an immigrant resilience fund. Supporters said the state should not subsidize businesses tied to immigration raids and detention; opponents, including the chamber, bankers, and contractors, raised vagueness and scope concerns, especially over what contracts would be covered. Members said they supported the concept but wanted the bill tightened, and it passed to Revenue and Taxation on a recorded vote with one no vote and was placed on call. The committee then heard AB 2662, which would create a formal state process to monitor and report on federal immigration enforcement actions and their impacts; supporters from legal aid and health centers said raids have chilled access to work, schools, clinics, and naturalization, and the bill was presented as a modest accountability measure. The transcript cuts off before any vote on AB 2662. The committee also approved a consent calendar of several bills and resolutions, sending some to Appropriations and others to the floor.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Alexander, my communications director and senior advisor, is moving on to her next project and her next chapter
- ALEXANDER, MY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR AND SENIOR ADVISOR, IS MOVING ON TO HER NEXT PROJECT AND HER NEXT CHAPTER
- May this next chapter bring you and Mike and Nolan and baby Jude all the happiness and all the bliss
- MAY THIS NEXT CHAPTER BRING YOU AND MIKE AND NOLAN AND BABY JUDE ALL THE HAPPINESS AND ALL THE BLISS
- I wish him and his family the very best as they begin the next chapter of their lives, and I urge my
Keywords:
cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, CISA, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, FBI, interagency task force, Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China, PRC, state-sponsored cyber actors, Chinese cyber threats, cyber espionage, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, national security, information sharing, threat intelligence, digital forensics, sector risk management agencies