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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- One code for child care.
- clear predictable code for child care. clear predictable code for child care.
- And that One code for child care.
- It does require occupancy in the unit.
- Um, it does require occupancy in bill. Um, it does require occupancy in the<04:34:26.240>
unit.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- This would result in a rate cut of between 4 and 44%, depending on the clinic and payer and code, as
- It modernizes language to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
- <02:09:08.400>
therapy year of the occupational therapy year of the occupational therapy Interstate - I am the executive director for the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, and as Senator
- It is related to the transition of the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice from the Department of
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection.(6-17-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 732, Baltimore County Code of Public Local Laws, 2025 Edition, legalization, favorable.
- House Bill 1420, Health Occupations, Criminal History Records Checks, favorable.
- on a delayed online and through QR codes on a delayed timeline.
- It alters the purpose, activities, and duties of the commission, requires each health occupations board
- board to provide do it occupations board to provide do it information<00:58:53.800>
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Summary:
The House met with 125 members present and began with the pledge, prayer, and opening formalities. Two House resolutions were presented and adopted by voice vote: one honoring the pioneering women of the Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office during Women’s History Month, and another recognizing the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Infant and Childhood Loss on its 50th anniversary. Both resolutions highlighted the honorees’ service and contributions, and the clerk read each resolution into the record.
The chamber then received Senate bills introduced in the House, including Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 551, which were read the first time and referred to committee without objection. The House also took up multiple committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading. Measures advanced included bills on residential real estate contract contingencies, Maryland data privacy, local alcoholic beverages licenses and fees in several counties, county salary study commission membership, sheriff and municipal enforcement matters, estates, health occupations background checks, school book fair tax exemptions, school board compensation and voting, and a Calvert County medical center bill.
Several bills were amended before advancing. House Bill 443 on Prince George’s County small event center alcohol licensing received a capacity-related amendment; House Bill 348 on Baltimore City alcohol license extension received a technical amendment and a change expanding coverage to transfers of ownership before July 1, 2029; House Bill 682 changed a license classification from Class C to Class GC; House Bill 405 on EV recharging equipment in condo/HOA documents was amended to clarify budget treatment; and House Bill 895 on dynamic pricing and predatory pricing received amendments clarifying definitions, disclosures, and enforcement. After extended discussion of HB 895, including questions about whether it bans dynamic pricing for food, how it treats discounts and loyalty programs, and whether supply-and-demand pricing changes are affected, the House agreed to special order the bill until later in the day.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Coming from Midland, Texas, West Texas, we understand the need for that, and also the Panhandle as well
- Quality (TCEQ), the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Texas Public Utility Commission, the
- Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife
- TCEQ has recreated 155 Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) under the Texas Water Code, Chapter 49 and
- resources of Texas.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas, Mr. Moran, is recognized for one Texas, Mr.
- , the distinguished gentleman from Texas, the distinguished gentleman from Texas, Mr.
- HR22 offered by Miss Johnson of Texas. HR22 offered by Miss Johnson of Texas.
- McCall of Texas, chair, Mr. Valado Mr. McCall of Texas, chair, Mr.
- Cruz of Texas. Cruz of Texas.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 7th, 2026 at 06:52 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- So to achieve additional reductions, the state can implement strategies like updating building codes,
- We serve electricity to the eastern part of the state and West Texas.
- Look at Texas: it is the number one state in renewable energy generation.
- For buildings, building code improvements in turn lead to lower energy consumption and lower monthly
- I think we'll see people move to Texas, just like people are moving from California to Texas.
Keywords:
tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Roy, is recognized for 60 Texas, Mr.
- I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding.
- Even as there are almost 300 mosques in Texas and more mosques being built in Texas every day than any
- , A new Muslim community in Texas, A new Muslim community in Texas, not<03:37:43.520>
even - and more mosques being built in Texas and more mosques being built in Texas Texas Texas every<03:38:
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Protection and Victim Services Committee May 13th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Protection and Victim Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That will be done by the code advisor afterwards.
- That will be done by the code advisor afterwards.
- North Dakota Century Code.
- The criminal code in Section 12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, you have intentionally, knowingly
- And it is in the century code 12.1-29-07.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Jr. was the first black firefighter in the city of Aurora, and he retired and later died from occupational
- years, an adult can walk into a juvenile court and trigger consequences that Colorado's own criminal code
- We had lots of discussions when she was bringing the WOOI code.
- We had lots of discussions about the WOOI code, and how much I despise the WOOI code, because when I
- I lived in Texas right before moving to Puerto Rico, and that's what I was missing, and I was saying
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 25 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment would modernize the Tax Reform Code by taxing digital ads.
- Pennsylvania's tax code was written in 1971. The digital advertising economy didn't exist then.
- This amendment modernizes the code. The digital advertising economy didn't exist then.
- This amendment modernizes the code to reflect how the largest corporations in the world actually make
- This amendment transfers EITC from the school code to the tax code, and it increases scholarships by
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- started working in the pipeline industry up in Duluth at Enbridge, then took a job down in Houston, Texas
- started working in the pipeline industry up in Duluth at Enbridge, then took a job down in Houston, Texas
- started working in the pipeline industry up in Duluth at Enbridge, then took a job down in Houston, Texas
- started working in the pipeline industry up in Duluth at Enbridge, then took a job down in Houston, Texas
- There's a group of occupational licensing boards, the retirement fund aids, and then some quasi-state
Summary:
The committee met on January 16, 2025, for an organizational and informational session. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Jim Nash reviewed committee expectations, including that nonpartisan staff are to be used for factual information rather than political arguments. He also noted the committee rules were a blend of prior chairs’ rules and would be posted without a vote.
Helen Roberts of House Fiscal gave a high-level overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and budget structure. She explained that the State Government Finance Committee oversees funding for major administrative agencies, the legislature, constitutional offices, and several boards, councils, and commissions. She emphasized that the committee’s general fund base for fiscal years 2026-27 is about $1.31 billion, less than 2% of the state general fund, and that the largest pieces are the Department of Revenue, the legislature, and pension aids. She also described how all-funds presentations differ from general fund views, highlighting internal service funds such as Minnesota IT Services, Department of Administration services, and other chargeback or reimbursement arrangements. Members asked questions about House and Senate budgets, debt service related to the Capitol Area building project and move costs, and how Minnesota IT Services is funded through fee-for-service chargebacks.
Colby Sullivan of House Research then summarized a memo in the packet that outlines the entities within the committee’s jurisdiction and the constitutional and statutory provisions governing them. He pointed members to the memo as a reference and noted that the committee also has jurisdiction over the Legislative Coordinating Commission, the legislative auditor, the legislative reference library, the reviser of statutes, the Secretary of State’s budget and certain duties, and three gambling-related agencies, though gambling policy itself is generally handled by another committee. He offered to help members with bill drafting and amendments and to provide a linked electronic version of the memo.
The Office of the Legislative Auditor then began an overview of its work. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall explained that the office is nonpartisan, serves all 201 legislators, and provides oversight through financial audits, program evaluations, and special reviews focused on state funds. She distinguished the Legislative Auditor from the State Auditor, noting that the State Auditor is an elected constitutional officer who focuses on county and local government funds. Randall said the office would also present a deep dive into its November performance audit of the Minnesota State Lottery. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from Texas, Ms. Johnson.
- The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from Texas, Ms. Johnson. Texas, Ms.
- The Speaker pro tempore: For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Texas seek recognition?
- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM TEXAS SEEK RECOGNITION?
- SECTION 202-D OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCIES ACT 50 UNITED STATES CODE 1622-D PROVIDES FOR THE AUTOMATIC
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- provisions in this bill are modeled after recent legislation from states like Indiana, Nevada, and even Texas
- Like Texas, Utah, and Indiana. And they're still investing there.
- Indiana and Texas take different approaches to their overall regulatory structure, and as I included
- The building will be roughly 40% more efficient than code requires.
- The piece around how excited I am to hear a 40% energy reduction from base code, that's a big deal.
Keywords:
water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas, the state of Texas, has a similar program, and it looks like they are paying even more money right
- now than the state of Texas program.
- We have one late filed them in a bar code 866752 you.
- The recent opinion by The Legislature to revise the Trust Code if the Legislature in fact intended for
- Without objection, we move to Amendment Bar Code 568678 by Senator Yarborough.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Jan 14th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We as a state have had trailers donated to us from other states, Texas, Louisiana, for example, and as
- hurricane shelter selection standards or it's enhanced hurricane protection area and International Code
- success of retrofitting buildings, construction of new schools, you know, changes in the building code
- Construction of new schools, you know, changes in the building code.
- We have a suborbital launch site and test site in West Texas.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications.
Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed.
The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear President Ferguson, pursuant to Title 2, Section 26-202 of the Maryland Code, it is my pleasure
- Dear President Ferguson, pursuant to Title 2, Section 26-202 of the Maryland Code, it is my pleasure
- Senate Bill 492, Senator Bidal, Health Occupations Massage Therapy Advertising.
- Senate Bill 773, Senator Augustine, Health Occupations Pharmacist Vaccination Orders.
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Pastor Delman Coates, and received several guest introductions, including the doctor of the day, student visitors, homeschool advocates, community leaders, and the Braver Angels group. The chamber also journalized remarks welcoming Dr. Coates and recognized a prayer breakfast, with members offering brief thanks and acknowledgments before moving to legislative business.
The Senate handled several messages and nominations, including withdrawal of an appointment, Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board nominations, and Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners nominations, all referred to Executive Nominations. The chamber also received House Bill 156 and an Executive Nominations Committee report recommending confirmation of a slate of appointments, which was special ordered for later consideration. A motion to return Senate Bill 463 to second reader and special order it for Tuesday was adopted without objection, and Senate Bill 473 was also special ordered for Tuesday.
On third reading, the Senate passed a large number of bills, including measures on ignition interlock participation, school construction, port hearing notice, veteran status notation for educators, correctional officer scholarships, benefits exploitation, veterans trust fund applications, presidential electors, advance enrollment for children of active service members, retired law enforcement handgun permits, high-risk pregnancy discharge communication, charitable organization audit thresholds, child care criminal history checks, water pollution discharge permits, blockchain task force creation, franchise registration reform, licensing portability for foreign service members and spouses, Medicaid collaborative care cost-sharing, gift card fraud, school for the deaf board membership, vehicle dealer hearings, massage therapy advertising, protective body armor reporting, lithium-ion battery safety, pharmacy prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, human relevant research fund contributions, state and higher education email requirements, and auto insurance producer commissions. Most passed unanimously or by wide margins; Senate Bill 348 and Senate Bill 585 passed with 30 and 32 votes in favor, respectively.
Senate Bill 140, concerning benefits exploitation, drew extended debate over constitutionality and pending litigation, with one senator citing an Attorney General opinion and another citing a Supreme Court case on neutral principles in church property disputes; the bill ultimately passed with 40 votes. Members later changed several votes on the floor, including on Senate Bills 172, 376, 428, and 48. The session ended while the clerk was beginning to read Senate Bill 629, with the remaining calendar not completed in the transcript.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, Texas went ahead of us.
- Texas Texas went<00:31:07.600>
ahead <00:31:07.919>of <00:31:08.080>us. - This will simply put that back into the code section. Allow for that.
- This will simply put that back into the code section. Allow for that.
- This will simply put that back into the code section. Allow for that.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, and several guest introductions, including a pastor, a doctor of the day, medical students and physicians for MSMA White Coat Day, and visitors in the galleries. The chamber then moved to the calendar and took up House Bill 314, the Ibogaine Treatment Drug Development Grant Program Act. The sponsor described ibogaine as a potential treatment for opioid use disorder, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, and related conditions, emphasizing that the bill would not legalize the drug but would authorize the State Department of Health to fund a consortium for FDA-regulated clinical trials with private matching funds, a university and hospital partner, and a requirement that at least 20% of commercialization revenue go to the state. Members asked about VA involvement, whether the trials would serve veterans or civilians, how the drug would be administered and monitored, why a statute was needed, and the source of the proposed state funding. The bill passed by a vote of 110 yeas and 1 nay.
The House then considered House Bill 534, as a committee substitute, creating the Mississippi Health Exchange, a statewide health information exchange for real-time sharing of admission, discharge, transfer, and related patient information among hospitals, clinics, payers, and public health officials. The sponsor said the system would improve continuity of care, help with bed availability and mental health placements, and support public health analysis while protecting privacy through HIPAA compliance, an opt-out process, and limits on access to identified data. The bill would require hospitals, community mental health centers, and state hospitals to participate as a condition of licensure, designate a single nonprofit operator selected by the Department of Health, and create a fund for implementation and cybersecurity costs.
Members questioned the bill about privacy protections, the opt-out process, whether data could be sold or shared improperly, costs to hospitals, whether hospitals and the hospital association supported the measure, and how the exchange would work in transfer scenarios. The sponsor said the bill would make unauthorized sharing illegal, that most hospitals already participate in some form of HIE, and that the exchange would not cost the state anything immediately because there was no appropriation attached. The discussion also noted possible help from rural transformation funding. The transcript ends during continued questioning of House Bill 534, before final passage or other action is shown.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not uncommon for the permit to be finally issued, you know, 3 to 6 months before occupancy.
- Randall Hu is the program specialist and acting Hawaii occupational safety and health administrator.
- Hawaii occupational Hawaii occupational safety<04:14:06.239>
and <04:14:06.479>health< - So we're having to bring it up to code.
- <05:29:51.440>
or development plan and our water code or development plan and our water code
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For what one minute speeches from Texas.
- I yield two minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Moran. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- I would like to thank my colleague from Texas, Mr.
- I would like to thank my colleague from Texas, Mr.
- I reserve. from Texas, Mr. Moran, for his steadfast from Texas, Mr.