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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be in order.
- Senator Trumbull, so I give you a break. Thank you for that. Senator Burgess. Senator Davis.
- We will miss also Senator Polsky. I know Senator DiCeglie will miss Senator Polsky as well.
- Have all senators voted? All senators voted.
- Senator Avila. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Pizzo. So at... Senator Avila.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bass [member_23778]. Senator Carter [member_23784]. Senator Connick [member_2684].
- Senator Lambert [member_2693]. Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Lambert [member_2693].
- Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Mizell [member_2868]. Here. Senator Morris [member_23777].
- Senator Reese [member_23772]. Senator Wheat [member_2943]. Present.
- Senator Lambert is here as well. And Senator Lambert is here as well.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/28/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, Senator.
- Senator Perkins Coker, any thoughts? Um, I thank you very much.
- That amendment is to Senate Bill 564. We're making three changes. Yes.
- >> Senator<00:15:49.760>
Bradley >> Senator Bradley >> Senator Bradley >& - We've lost a senator. Um, but where are you?
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 564 reconvened to review a new amendment from Representative DuMont. The amendment cleaned up prior language, added a new section carving out wetland buffers and conservation areas for special exception or conditional use permit treatment, and included an effective-date delay. Senator Murphy noted that agreed-upon language was missing to prevent municipalities from imposing new building or lot-size restrictions before the bill’s effective date, and that language was restored using wording from amendment 2070.
The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, who explained that fire-code concerns centered on road access and dead-end roads, and suggested tying road-length limits to NFPA 1141 so the bill would reference an established standard while preserving existing state fire code provisions on water supply, road widths, slopes, and turnarounds. Members discussed refining the language to say road-length caps must comply with the state fire code and NFPA 1141. Representative Alexander also explained that section 3 would expand by-right treatment for certain subdivision buffers and reduce development costs, while section 4 would require at least conditional use or special exception review for wetland buffers and conservation areas rather than allowing a flat denial.
After a brief pause to resolve concerns, participants agreed to keep section 3 and section 4, with the understanding that the changes struck a balance between lowering housing-development costs and preserving local review and environmental protections. The committee then voted unanimously to support the agreement, seconded by Rainforth, and the chair said the revised amendment would be sent to OLS for final drafting.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Dabo.
- Moved by Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham.
- And after Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Herald
- By Senator Dabba, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Dabble.
- Move by Senator Fernando, from Senator Harkam, by Senator Harkham, second by Senator Harkham, second
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of bills and chapter amendments, largely under the Education Law, Insurance Law, General Business Law, Social Services Law, Election Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and related statutes. The transcript reflects repeated motions and seconds, with members generally voting in favor and no recorded opposition on most items. Bills reported included measures sponsored by Senators Prasad, Martinez, Krueger, Serrano, CUNY, Gianaris, Harckham, Fernandez, and others, along with several technical amendments to prior laws and chapter acts.
Among the topics referenced were education-related changes, insurance and business regulation, veterans services, housing finance, election law, labor and civil rights matters, mental hygiene and health provisions, retirement and social security, property tax and state finance updates, and amendments to older chapters and laws. The meeting also included reports on bills affecting vehicle and traffic law, military law, environmental conservation, and local or municipal law provisions. The transcript is noisy and repetitive, but the overall pattern is that the committee advanced a broad slate of legislation.
No substantive testimony or debate is captured in the transcript beyond the motions, seconds, and the repeated statement that bills were reported, often “in favor” or “all in favor.” The session concluded with the remaining items being reported and “all pieces of business for today being adjourned.”
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules moved that the Senate suspend
- If so, senator from Chittenden. If so, Senator from Chittenden. >> Uh, Mr.
- President. >> Senator from Chittenden. >> Senator from Chittenden. >> Mr.
- on Senate H. 710.
- Senator Senator Senator. Oh. Oh. Oh. That we stand in recess until 4:30. Okay, we stand in recess.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate please come to order. Senator from Chittenden. Thank you, Mr. President.
- that the Senate bears with me. that the Senate bears with me.
- hope the Senate would concur. >> I recognize the senator from Grand Isle, Senator Brennan, for the report
- hope the Senate would concur. >> I recognize the senator from Grand Isle, Senator Brennan, for the report
- senator from Essex. senator from Essex.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-28 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The conferees are Senator Watson, Senator Hardy, and Senator Beck.
- Senator Ken, yes. >> Senator Clarkson, yes. >> Senator Coll, no. >> Senator Cummings, yes. >> Senator
- , no. >> Senator Engles, no. >> Senator Lions, yes. >> Senator Major, yes. >> Senator Mats, no. >> Senator
- Senator Brew. Yes. Senator Beck. Senator Benson. Senator Benson. Yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bard.
- Senator, Senator, Senator, yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bond, yes.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kolkhorst. Here. Senator Perry. Senator Hall. Here. Senator Miles. Senator Hughes.
- Senator Blanco. Senator Sparks. Senator Cook. A quorum is established.
- I want to recognize Senator Hughes and Senator Miles is being present. Senator Vice Chair Perry.
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Senator Cook.
- I'm going to go to Senator Miles, who's patiently waited, Senator Cook, and then back to Senator Hall
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 13, 2026 May 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Summary:
The transcript contains only repeated expressions of thanks and does not include any legislative discussion, bill references, testimony, motions, votes, or other committee or floor actions.
No substantive meeting content is present in the provided text, so there are no topics or positions to summarize.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 578 (05/27/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
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passion - Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 578 met to reconcile differences in a bill concerning recess times for children and related early learning provisions. The Senate sponsor described two compromise amendments, both based on the Senate version, that would restore play-based learning through third grade and replace guided reading with interactive shared reading; the only difference between the two was whether recess would extend through fifth grade or eighth grade. The sponsor argued the changes were supported by studies, existing state investment in play-based learning, and examples from schools using recess to improve attendance and behavior.
House members opposed the amendments, saying they were concerned about creating an expensive or unfunded mandate and about limiting local control over curriculum decisions. One House member said the state lacked enough fiscal support and implementation time for districts, and another said the proposal should perhaps be studied further before expanding it beyond kindergarten. Supporters countered that the state had already invested in training, that the proposal was a teaching method rather than a new curriculum, and that play-based learning and recess improve mental health, classroom behavior, and student engagement.
The committee voted on the 2084S amendment, and it failed on a divided vote. After further discussion, the House reiterated that it would stick with its position and oppose the Senate amendments. The chair then stated that the committee was at an impasse and that the bill was effectively dead, with no further action taken.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Senator Gunnarve, seconded by Senator Salazar. All in favor? Aye. Against? Nay.
- Moved by Senator Mayer, second by Senator Salazar, I'm sorry.
- Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Salazar, I'm sorry. All in favor? Aye. Against? No. All right.
- Moved by Senator Garnar. Seconded by Senator Salazar. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Without rec.
- Moved by Senator Ramos, second by Senator Mayer. All in favor? Aye. Against? Nay. Nay.
Summary:
The New York State Senate Finance Committee met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered four budget bills: Budget Bill 9-003-D (aid to localities appropriations), Budget Bill 9-004-D (capital projects appropriations), Budget Bill 9-07C (health and mental hygiene budget implementation), and Budget Bill 9-009-C (state fiscal plan implementation for 2026-2027). No substantive debate or testimony was presented beyond brief calls for questions or comments.
Each bill was moved, seconded, and put to a vote. Budget Bills 9-003-D, 9-004-D, and 9-07C were approved and reported with vote sheets submitted. Budget Bill 9-009-C also advanced, with at least one nay vote noted from Senator O’Mara. All four bills were sent to the floor, and the meeting then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a Senate Committee on Judiciary B. Madam Secretary, please take the roll. Senator Reese?
- Senator Harris? Here. Senator Barthelemy? Here. Senator Duplessis? Senator McMath? Here.
- Senator Owen? Here. Senator Talbot? Here. Seven members present.
- Senator McMath will offer up Amendment Set 4381. "Senator McMath will offer up Amendment Set 4381."
- Senator Talbot left to go make a quorum in insurance.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Jenkins. Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Jenkins. Senator Jenkins. Thank you, Mr.
- Senate Bill 4 by Senator Fesi.
- Senator Presley moves to concur in Senate Bill 251.
- Senator Cloud moves to concur in Senate Bill 33. Senator Cloud moves to concur in Senate Bill 33.
- Senator Duplessis: Yes. Senator Barrow: Yes.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/27/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR, FROM SENATOR RHOADS REGARDING PART FF.
- >> SENATOR -- ONE SECOND, SENATOR BORRELLO. SENATOR GOUNARDES ON THE BILL.
- Senator Gianaris. We'll go back to Senator Martinez. Senator yields. Through you, Mr.
- "I think that's Senator Martinez." "Senator, yield?" "Yes." "Senator yields."
- Senate.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions.
The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading.
The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-27 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Jul, no. Senator Hardy. Senator Harrison, yes. Senator Hashim, yes. Senator Pepper, yes.
- Senator Lion, yes. Senator Major, yes. Senator Mats. Senator Mley, yes. Senator Norris, yes.
- Senator Beck, no. Senator Benson, no. Senator Bard, yes. Senator Brennan, no. Senator Brock, no.
- Senator Lion, yes. Senator Major, yes. Senator Mats, no. Senator Warley, no. Senator Norris, no.
- Senator Hein, no. Senator Engles, no. Senator Lion, yes. Senator Major, yes. Senator Mats, no.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Senate Bill 1056 by Senator Serrano. Enact making appropriations.
- Moved by Senator Lewis, seconded by Senator Gonzalez. All in favor. Opposed.
Summary:
The committee considered Senate Bill 1056, sponsored by Senator Serrano, which would enact appropriations. Senator Lewis moved the bill, and Senator Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The motion carried with all members in favor and none opposed. As a result, the bill was reported directly to the floor for passage.
The meeting then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- On Senate Bill 564. Senate Bill 564.
- Senator Murphy. >> Thank you.
- So, I think it's a good compromise. >> What's Senator? >> Um why don't you come in first, Senator?
- >> What's Senator?
- >> Happy to hear from Senator Perkins as well. >> Senator? >> Senator?
Summary:
The committee considered Senate Bill 564 and discussed two related amendments, which were ultimately combined. The main amendment would create carve-outs for wetland buffers and conservation subdivisions, allowing certain facilities or utilities to proceed by conditional use permit or special exception while still requiring site plan review and DES permitting. Supporters said the change would open up developable land and provide a path forward for housing development without an automatic denial.
Members also focused on the effective date. The amendment was revised to take effect March 1, 2027, to give municipalities time to update ordinances and, if desired, designate conservation subdivisions. To prevent towns from undermining the bill before it takes effect, a second amendment was added stating that municipalities may not impose additional building or lot-size restrictions on affected properties before the effective date. Senators said this would avoid a “poison pill” response such as increasing minimum lot sizes.
After brief discussion, members agreed the amendments were consistent with the bill’s housing and conservation balance. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the combined amendments, agreed to place the bill on consent, and then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 475 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Being 1:00, we will open the committee of conference on Senate Bill 475.
- We only have two conferees from the Senate available to attend due to some scheduling concerns.
- So, we are looking at the House-amended version of Senate Bill 475.
- So it's the Senate version that you guys agreed on; we put in this bill as well.
- as amended by the Senate. as amended by the Senate.
Summary:
The committee of conference met on Senate Bill 475, considering the House-amended version. Representative Aaron explained that the House Environment and Agriculture Committee had added language to distinguish between a pet vendor foster home and a pet vendor foster facility, and required pet vendors to report foster homes to the Department of Agriculture at least annually and update the information as needed. That reporting information would be kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The House also incorporated language from HB 1766 into the bill as amended by the Senate.
Representative Alexander asked to recess until 3:00 so the committee could address related bills tied to the legislation, but the chair declined, noting scheduling constraints and that the committee appeared ready to agree on the bill. After brief discussion, the Senate conferees agreed to accede to the House changes, with no further changes to the bill’s language.
The committee then voted on the agreement, with one no vote recorded, and approved placing the bill on the consent calendar. The conference was then closed.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. I'm John Liu.
- I'm a member of this Finance Committee, and Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee
- Moved by Senator Comrie, seconded by Senator Hinchey. All in favor? Against? The ayes have it.
Summary:
The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Senator Liz Krueger. The committee considered one measure: budget bill print number 9-0808C, an act amending the law to implement major components of the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year.
After a brief call for questions or comments, Senator Comrie moved the bill and Senator Hinchey seconded it. The committee voted in favor, with the ayes prevailing, and the bill was reported out of committee to the floor.
Following the vote, the committee adjourned.