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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And thank you to the sponsors of H. 3534 and S. 2255 for their commitment to protecting Massachusetts
  • cost savings comparative to what, if it was a monopoly market that had continued to move forward, captive
  • I think—I don’t want to say we’ve never sponsored a hockey puck or a sweatshirt because maybe we have
  • I'm the sponsor of this legislation to make sure that volumetric rates aren't used so excessively as
  • to see that Representative Armini's bill has been before us again, along with the Senate version sponsored
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several energy-related bills, with the main focus on H. 3534/S. 2255, which would ban or sharply restrict residential third-party electric suppliers, and on related reform proposals. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, municipal and regional planning officials, environmental justice groups, consumer advocates, and city officials from Boston and Chelsea. They argued that the residential competitive supply market has produced higher bills, deceptive sales tactics, auto-renewals into higher rates, and disproportionate harm to low-income residents, seniors, communities of color, and people with limited English. Witnesses cited AG reports estimating hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges over time, described door-to-door and storefront marketing abuses, and said municipal aggregation programs have saved residents money while offering more stable rates. Several supporters said the Legislature should either ban residential competitive supply or adopt strong guardrails such as ending automatic renewals, banning incentive-based commissions, and capping rates relative to basic service. Opponents or industry representatives from the Retail Energy Advancement League, Vistra, and Constellation argued that the market can provide savings, longer-term price stability, and value-added products such as renewable options and time-of-use offerings. They said Massachusetts has already improved consumer protections through DPU proceedings, that complaints are relatively few compared with the size of the market, and that a ban would eliminate consumer choice. They also defended direct sales and commissions as normal features of a retail market, while saying they would support additional protections, licensing, bonding, and stronger oversight of bad actors. Committee members pressed both sides on whether the market truly saves money, whether automatic renewals should be banned, and whether the AG’s proposed reforms would be enough. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3972, a bill to extend utility shutoff protections during extreme heat, with Rep. Mindy Domb arguing that Massachusetts should treat extreme heat like extreme cold and protect customers facing financial hardship. Rep. Barrett also testified for H. 3450, a municipal broadband/right-of-way bill, arguing that communities need easier and cheaper access to utility poles and public rights of way to build municipal broadband. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Creem testified for S. 2239, which would bar utilities from recovering ratepayer funds for lobbying, promotions, trade association dues, and similar expenses. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/18/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we want to again thank the sponsor.
  • on Mental Illness um given the sponsors on Mental Illness um given the sponsors um<00:11:14.079>
  • Foundation uh considering the sponsors Foundation uh considering the sponsors recommendation<00:
  • I was the prime sponsor of that, and I stand by that legislation.
  • someone's cat I I was the Prime sponsor someone's cat I I was the Prime sponsor of<01:04:45.599>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 1, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I yield five minutes to the gentleman from California, the sponsor of the CRA, Mr.
  • This resolution is co-sponsored by the entire California Republican delegation.
  • This resolution is co-sponsored by get.
  • more than 200 pieces of CAP sponsored more than 200 pieces of CAP sponsored legislation<01:46:24.159
  • piece titled Lollipop is a captivating piece titled Lollipop is a captivating and<02:03:29.040><
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 29 (2-18-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • sponsor yield to a question? sponsor yield to a question?
  • sponsor yield to a question? sponsor yield to a question?
  • Uh, Mr. sponsor. I worked in >> Thank you. Uh, Mr. sponsor.
  • We're will sponsor yield to a question. >> He will yield. >> Sponsor.
  • sponsor yield to a question. sponsor yield to a question.
Summary: The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum of 96 members, excused absent members, and approved the prior journal. The chamber also received Senate messages transmitting Senate Bills 969 and 141. Several bills were reported from committee and placed on the calendar, including measures on on-farm animal health, insurance regulation, crimes and punishments, employment, artificial intelligence, utility fuel adjustments, education, and addictive online platforms. The House then took up and passed Senate Bill 172, which allows the Public Service Commission to spread sudden fuel cost spikes over several months to reduce consumer bill shock. It passed 95-0. House Bill 392, dealing with local public agency transactions and procurement, was amended by committee substitute to remove disputed best-value procurement and residential bidder preference provisions, lower the small purchase threshold increase to $50,000, and add indexing and other local purchasing changes; it passed 97-0. House Bill 529, concerning the parole board, was amended to stagger board terms, allow limited term extensions, authorize panel hearings, and adjust parole review timing; it passed 99-0. House Bill 456, relating to unclaimed property and the state treasurer, was passed 100-0 after adding an unclaimed property awareness week, removing a residency requirement for the treasurer, clarifying mineral royalty reporting, and tightening reporting requirements. The House also passed House Bill 424 on social work licensure, which exempts student interns and trainees, sets supervision standards, updates licensure rules including multi-state licensure, background checks, and telehealth, and requires board representation from social work education; it passed 94-0. House Joint Resolution 50, directing a study of child care regulations and processes by the Auditor of Public Accounts, was adopted 98-0. House Bill 577, modernizing economic development statutes by renaming and updating innovation programs, expanding the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, allowing certain out-of-state companies to qualify if they relocate within 180 days, and broadening angel investor participation, passed 98-0. House Bill 213, reducing the service requirement for rehiring retired police officers from 20 to 15 years and allowing local employers to offer health benefits, passed 98-0. House Bill 58, on privacy protection and automated license plate reader data, was taken up with a committee substitute and floor amendment allowing limited data retention and training use under redactions; the transcript cuts off during explanation of the bill after the amendment was adopted.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You can be for, you can co-sponsor Mr. Neguse's resolution.
  • You can be for, you can co-sponsor Mr. Neguse's resolution. You can co-sponsor Mr.
  • That's why I co-sponsored Mr. Evans's resolution.
  • And I'm proud to co-sponsor and to support this resolution for Mr. Evans.
  • Goldman, be removed as a co-sponsor of House Resolution 456.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thanks to you, Lord Almighty, that as you promised, you have given freedom to the captives.
  • I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
  • I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
  • I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
  • I want to yield two minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin, the lead sponsor of the bill, Mr.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • During my grad school years at MIT, I was captivated by the beauty of quantum mechanics.
Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm so pleased to be a sponsor, but I'm proud to associate with my co-sponsors, Mr. Roy, Ms.
  • ><03:28:15.279> my<03:28:15.760> co-sponsors, associate with my co-sponsors, associate
  • <03:46:49.439> by release of hostages held captive by release of hostages held captive by
  • the co-sponsors of of us the sponsors the co-sponsors of this<04:18:20.399> bill<04:18:21.199
  • sponsored by representative Dela Cruz. sponsored by representative Dela Cruz.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate version has one co-sponsor. The House version, 11. That's not moving at all.
  • The Senate version has one co-sponsor. The House version 11. That's not moving at all.
  • Do we have additional questions for this bill sponsor? Seeing no additional questions.
  • A ton of events during that month are hosted and sponsored by the county.
  • Other questions of the bill sponsor? Seeing none, we have a few appearance forms.
Summary: The committee first considered SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility criteria, including environmental and adjacency requirements, density and intensity limits, and exclusions for certain lands and military areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill then passed favorably on an 8-0 vote, with testimony both for and against from advocacy groups. Members then heard several bills related to criminal justice, land use, and local government operations. SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators was amended to add public swimming pools and related restricted-location provisions; the committee heard extensive opposition testimony arguing the bill lacked empirical support and could worsen homelessness and burden families, while supporters said it would reduce temptation and improve safety. The amended bill passed 8-1. SB 686 on agricultural enclaves also received a strike-all amendment clarifying development allowances near interstates and protected-area non-preemption; after opposition from a county Republican committee and support from housing and business groups, it passed 10-0. SB 554 updating nonprofit corporation law, SB 1338 on charitable giving and endowment restrictions, SB 532 on court fee retention by clerks, and SB 218 on land use regulations after hurricanes all passed favorably, each with little or no opposition. The committee also approved SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption should apply retroactively; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks, while opponents warned it could weaken local standards and create litigation issues. The bill passed 9-2. SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended to preserve local government authority while allowing licensed professionals to conduct limited pre-application reviews, and it passed 11-0. Finally, SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools passed 8-3 after extensive public testimony and debate, with supporters saying it would enshrine existing protections in the Constitution and opponents warning it would favor majority religions and increase bullying and litigation. The committee then took up SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor arguing it reflected historical truth and opponents saying it erased Palestinian identity and inserted the state into an international naming dispute; the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill before any vote is shown.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/11/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The authors of this bill, myself and the prime sponsors and co-sponsors of this bill, don't feel that
  • from the Bill's Prime sponsor from the Bill's Prime sponsor representative<01:30:20.040> Horan
  • That risk belongs with them, not with captive ratepayers.
  • Lata: The bill sponsor said that he intends to bring forth an amendment to do that.
  • <04:59:55.878> of Representatives fellow co-sponsors of Representatives fellow co-sponsors
Keywords: 1189, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • A ton of events during that month are hosted and sponsored by the county.
  • A ton of events during that month are hosted and sponsored.
  • A ton of events during that month are hosted and sponsored by the county.
  • Do we have questions of the bill sponsor? Seeing none, we do have appearance forms.
  • Any questions of the bill sponsor? Seeing none, we have a few appearance forms.
Summary: The committee first considered CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility to certain contaminated or brownfield properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, added adjacency and density/intensity limits, and excluded agricultural land, park land, land outside the urban growth boundary, and land near military installations. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote, with limited support and opposition noted in waived appearance forms. Members then took up CS/CS/SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators. The strike-all added public swimming pools and related child-centered locations to residency and presence restrictions. Testimony was sharply divided: proponents argued the bill would help protect children and law enforcement, while opponents, including treatment experts and homelessness advocates, said there was no empirical evidence the restrictions reduce abuse and warned of retroactive punishment and increased homelessness. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-1. The committee also approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after an amendment allowing certain enclaves adjacent to interstates to be developed for commercial, industrial, or single-family residential uses and clarifying exclusions for protected areas. Opponents argued it would weaken zoning and comprehensive plans, while supporters framed it as a property-rights measure; the bill was reported favorably 10-0. SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, a technical update to nonprofit law modeled on prior for-profit corporate revisions, also passed unanimously after supportive waived testimony. Later, the committee approved SB 1338 on charitable giving, which creates a donor remedy for endowment restrictions and limits state reporting burdens on certain regulated or exempt organizations; members discussed cy pres and the sponsor said further changes would be worked out later. CS/SB 532 on court fees was amended to let clerks retain all collections above revenue projections rather than half, with supporters saying clerks have been underfunded for years; it passed 10-0. The committee also favorably reported SB 218 on land use regulations, which restores normal land-use authority to counties not affected by recent hurricanes, and CS/SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability, which creates a presumption against liability for entities that comply with cybersecurity frameworks and reporting requirements; the cybersecurity bill drew concerns about retroactivity and the adequacy of compliance incentives but passed 9-2.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN Informational Briefing 11-12-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • been available in prior years where we had different kinds of opportunities that arose, say with captive
  • /c><01:35:03.440> with opportunities that arose say with opportunities that arose say with captive
  • 35:04.880> or<01:35:05.199> other<01:35:05.440> kinds<01:35:05.679> of captive
  • insurance or other kinds of captive insurance or other kinds of industry<01:35:06.800> uh<01:
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions. Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets. The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/26/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a captive audience, and we're just going to compound upon that, so I'll let Phil take it from
  • in the door we and um boxing gets them in the door we have<00:54:32.760> a<00:54:32.920> captive
  • audience<00:54:33.760> and<00:54:33.880> we're<00:54:34.000> just have a captive
  • audience and we're just have a captive audience and we're just going<00:54:34.240> to<00:54:34.839
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And what reward do project sponsors get for persevering through this slog?
  • And what reward do project sponsors get for persevering through this slog?
  • And what reward do project sponsors get for persevering through this slog?
  • I am proud to be one of its co-sponsors. I am proud to be one of its co-sponsors.
  • <02:45:32.479> by Livestock Protection Act, sponsored by Livestock Protection Act, sponsored
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • it's not theoretical, they feel it on a visceral level. daily level and then with Adon Alexander's captivity
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session May 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • War and captivity of virgins. Menstrual and bodily fluids.
  • moved to suspend House Rule 8, Section 5D, for SB 123A to designate the following members and as co-sponsors
  • Oh, it’s the sheet that he read, the sponsor sheet. Yeah, he has it, yeah.
  • Speaker, I move to suspend House Rule 8, Section 5(d), to designate as joint sponsors and co-sponsors
  • law enforcement of certain offenses occurring on public or private school property or at school-sponsored
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, led the pledges, and approved a series of routine motions, including excusing absent members and granting permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. Members also adopted several memorial and recognition resolutions, including H.R. 1023 honoring Christian Beerbill, H.R. 1033 recognizing International Bereaved Mother’s Day, and H.R. 877 recognizing Urban League Advocates Day. The House also recommitted SB 17 and HB 4211 to committee and postponed SCR 27 and HB 2145 for later consideration. The chamber then took up a long third-reading calendar of bills covering a wide range of topics, including Sunset review measures, health care workforce and pricing, child custody and family law, Medicaid, rural ambulance grants, energy reporting, public information requests, trail development, virtual meeting disruptions, occupational licensing, protective orders, county leave pools, animal cruelty, infrastructure, and higher education. Most bills were explained briefly by their authors and passed with broad support, though several drew notable opposition, including HB 5265, HB 2402, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 1056, HB 281, HB 3308, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 294, HB 809, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 285, HB 1353, HB 3960, HB 4044, HB 4264, HB 2807, HB 3349, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 1201, and others. Several bills prompted extended debate or amendments. HB 3237, extending public energy-use reporting for state and higher-education buildings, passed after questions about its public-sector-only scope and energy savings. HB 3326, addressing public service loan forgiveness credit for adjunct professors, initially failed on a 69-70 vote but later passed after verification and machine corrections. HB 3211, concerning optometrists in managed care plans, adopted a Buckley amendment before passing. HB 2213 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board composition adopted a Metcalf amendment requiring certain board members to be Texas residents. HB 412, dealing with harmful materials and sexual performance of a child, generated extensive questioning about its scope, existing legal standards, and effects on educators and medical professionals; the excerpt ends during that debate.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He came in and captivated the imagination of the whole country.
  • or leased by a school or daycare center, including the grounds or buildings on which an activity sponsored
  • Members, House Bill 705 is a department of… ...defense-sponsored bill that would provide cosmetology
  • Projects and clarifies that the district may act as a non-federal sponsor in partnership with the federal
  • Speaker, I move to suspend House Rule 8, Section 5D to allow joint sponsors and co-sponsors for SB522
Bills: HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, SB304, SB608, SB2312, SB494, SB530, HB45, HB2520, HB35, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1119, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB4042, HB4490, HB1731, HB2607, HB3689, HB1788, HB1612, HB138, HB15, HB1971, HB1338, HB2989, HB267, HB 1201, HB2954, HB5265, HB1804, HB5061, HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Valerie Swanson and I sponsored the bill here in the Senate.
  • And then that same year, Senator Paxton carried and sponsored the Trigger Bill, the Human Life Protection
  • It is unconscionable that you would now try to hold us captive by attacking anyone who helps us attain
Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A brilliant athlete and student, Adora is known for her captivating energy on the court.
  • I rise in support of HR 2478, the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2026, sponsored by Representative
  • Speaker, I hereby remove my name as co-sponsor of H.R. 9246. Your request is granted.
  • It's why I encourage my colleagues to join me as a co-sponsor of HR 7190, the Melt ICE Act, as a meaningful