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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- File item number one, H.R. 14, Gibson. File item number two, SB 70, Sarado.
- File item number three, SB 227, Grayson. File item number four, SB 263, Gonzalez.
- File item number five, SB 769, SB 263, Gonzales; file item five, SB 769, Caballero; and file item six
- File item number four, SB 263. The comments of my colleagues.
- File item number four, SB 263. Stephanie, aye.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact met on July 11, 2025, and heard six measures focused on small business contracting, ports and trade, local economic development, clean energy transition, tariff impacts, and infrastructure finance. SB 70 would raise the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act contract cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation; supporters said it would reflect current economic conditions, while opponents argued it could reduce transparency, favor larger firms, and strain small businesses’ ability to carry inventory and wait for payment. The bill was approved 7-0 to Appropriations.
AJR 14 urged federal agencies to consider the effects of tariff policy on California ports, with testimony emphasizing impacts on cargo volumes, jobs, supply chains, and infrastructure needs; it passed 7-0. SB 781 would require cities and counties to adopt small business utilization plans and strengthen the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program; chambers of commerce and committee members supported it as a way to expand procurement opportunities and technical assistance, and it passed 7-0 to Local Government. SB 227 would extend and expand the Green Empowerment Zone in Contra Costa County, add environmental justice representatives, and extend authorization to 2040; it passed 7-0 to the floor.
SB 263 would direct the California Transportation Agency to study the statewide impacts of tariffs, with supporters from the ports, retail, and trucking sectors arguing that better data is needed to guide budgeting and policy responses; it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 769 would create the Golden State Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects through a revolving public-private investment model; supporters said it would help address long-term infrastructure needs and prepare for major events, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations after opposition was withdrawn. All measures were reported out of committee, and the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I do come before you in support of<00:09:55.120>
House <00:09:55.440>File of House File - Represent Swuisinski moves House File File File 2360.<00:43:27.520>
Represent <00:43:28.040> - <00:46:06.160>
Uh in support of House File 2360. Uh in support of House File 2360. - So let's go to House File 2048. I will move House File 2048. Mr. Clayman, are we okay on that date?
- By excluding to file that return.
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 2027 and House File 1545 are identical bills, and it is contemplated that House File 2027
- House File 2027 and House File 1545 are identical bills, and it is contemplated that House File 2027
- House File 2027 and House File 1545 are identical bills, and it is contemplated that House File 2027
- Today we are here to testify in opposition of House File 1545 and House File 2027.
- of uh house file 1545 and house<01:37:16.040>
file house file house file 2027 2027 2027 organizationally
Bills:
HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642
Keywords:
food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 12 bills on file today.
- Next, we have file item number four—no, file item number five, SB 1048. Move.
- Next, we have file item number four—no, file item number five, SB 1048. Move.
- We next have file item 9. We next have file item 9, SB 1107. Do we have a motion?
- We have file item number 12, SB 1181. We have a motion and a second. File item 12, SB 1181.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 2965.
- and Senate File 2485, Senate File 2486 and Senate File 2965<00:06:59.599>
and <00:06:59.840>- Senate file 2485. Senate file 2485.
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Uh, Senate file 2486 uh Senate file Uh, Senate file 2486 uh Senate file Uh,- by moving Senate File 2486 forward. by moving Senate File 2486 forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have House File 2040, Representative Nadeau.
- With that, House File 2040, as amended, is laid over for possible inclusion. Next, House File...
- With that, House File 1502 is laid over. Next, Representative Nor moves House File 2421.
- Next, House File 2212.
- So House File 2647 is laid over. 2647 is laid over.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment number nine, filed by the Senator from Mr. Ten, is on hold.
- Amendment number 39, filed by the Senate...
- Amendment number 54, filed by the senator from me. on hold.
- Amendment number 67, filed by the Senator from Worcester and Hampden. Senator filed.
- I filed it.
Summary:
The Senate considered a comprehensive immigration-related bill, the Protect Act (House No. 5316), with extensive debate focused on limiting civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations and protecting immigrants, victims, workers, and public institutions. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fear in schools, hospitals, courts, child care settings, and other community spaces, while preserving criminal law enforcement and public safety cooperation. Several senators also emphasized the economic and community contributions of immigrants, and some spoke from personal or district experience about fear, school enrollment declines, and impacts on health care and daily life.
A number of amendments were debated. Amendment 6, offered by Senator Kennedy, was adopted to extend protections to DDS facilities and disability-related care settings, with supporters stressing the importance of protecting immigrant caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other adopted amendments included Amendment 7 on effective dates, Amendment 34 adding residential schools/programs as safe spaces, Amendment 10 on courthouse curtilage, Amendment 13 protecting health care workers from retaliation, Amendment 20 establishing an immigration commission with minority-party representation, and Amendment 69 as a corrective/technical amendment. Many other amendments, largely offered by Senator Tarr and others, were rejected, including proposals concerning 287G agreements, detainers, civil arrests, court authority, and legal defense funding; several amendments were also withdrawn.
The chamber took multiple roll-call votes on contested amendments. Amendment 59 on 287G funds was defeated 5-34, Amendment 63 on status information tied to criminal offenses was defeated 7-32, Amendment 67 on felony detainers was defeated 10-29, and Amendment 75 on state-funded legal defense programs was defeated 5-34. After amendments were completed, the Senate adopted the Ways and Means recommendation, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a 37-3 vote. The Senate later rejected a House amendment, appointed a conference committee, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This one is House File 2591.
- and so what house file and so what house file 2591<00:27:01.600>
does <00:27:01.880>is - support for house file support for house file 2591<00:33:04.000>
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- We've got up for Tuesday House File 1016, Lawrence's bill dealing with LGA; House File 2081, or 201?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On file items 473 through 479. File item 480 is AB 1697 by Assembly Member Kalra.
- We will pass temporarily on file item 517, and we will pass and retain on file item 518, moving to file
- We are going to jump ahead in file order to file item 542, AB 2273. Clerk will read.
- We will pass and retain on file items 522 and 523, moving to file item 524, AB 1809.
- We will pass and retain on file items 548 and 549. Moving to file item 550, AB 2641.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer from Rabbi Mona Alfie, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then held its first official Jewish American Heritage Month ceremony, beginning with Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel. Gabriel and several colleagues from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing Jewish Californians’ contributions, the diversity of the Jewish community, solidarity with other communities, and opposition to anti-Semitism. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the Assembly then recognized 14 honorees for their service and leadership in California.
After the ceremony, members offered guest introductions and the body moved to floor business. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Bonta, which would add affordability as a required factor in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the CPUC, create an Office of Broadband, and expand legislative appointments to the commission, was adopted. The Assembly also passed AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 labor law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on pupil instruction, AB 2274 and AB 2273 on criminal justice and child sexual abuse-related prosecutorial practices, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a potential land exemption, AB 1956 on suicide prevention for young men and boys, AB 1809 on job order contracting, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding authority for advanced practice clinicians, and AB 2055 on vessel law modernization.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, after extensive debate reflecting both support and criticism over LGBTQ rights and parental rights issues. Several measures were passed with recorded votes, while some items were passed and retained on file or continued. The transcript ends as the Assembly was moving into AB 2059, a CEQA-related bill on rural transportation projects, with the sponsor describing it as a narrow exemption for 21 rural counties.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There was also an amendment filed by Rep.
- There was also another amendment filed by Rep.
- And there was an amendment also filed by Senator Sal D.
- Senator Nick Collins filed the amendment that Rep.
- There was one that I filed. I think Senator Miranda was the Senate file.
Summary:
The commission met to review the state budget process and discuss maternal and perinatal health funding. Members heard that the House did not adopt several maternal health amendments, including funding for community-based perinatal mental health grants, implementation of maternal health law items, private insurance coverage for midwifery care, a midwifery workforce development fund, birthing center grants, and the Tufts Center for Maternal Health Advancement. On the Senate side, several items were adopted, including funding for the Mass NOW menstrual equity program, $1 million for the Neighborhood Birth Center, and an out-of-state resident reproductive health training pilot; however, proposed funding for a midwifery workforce development fund, a health education trust fund, and the Tufts center was not adopted.
Commission members discussed whether to send a letter to the conference committee. Several members emphasized that while the Senate wins were positive, the commission’s core mission is perinatal and postpartum mental health, and that the letter should note the lack of explicit support for perinatal mental health and PMAD-related needs, as well as the importance of infant mental health and the parent-infant relationship. The commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the conference committee highlighting the broader maternal health wins while urging continued investment in perinatal and postpartum supports.
The meeting also covered commission vacancies and future planning. Staff reviewed open seats, including a House minority seat, several governor-appointed seats, an optional commissioner seat, and appointments for the Senate and House co-chairs. Members suggested possible representation from the Children’s Trust, families impacted by addiction, and midwifery. The commission also noted that April and June meeting minutes would be circulated for later approval, and that the legislative session is nearing its end with several pending bills related to perinatal mood disorders and postpartum issues. The meeting adjourned after no further new business.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 54 will be referred to the committee on Transportation.
- Senate File 55 will be referred to the committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
- Senate File 57 will be referred to the committee on State and Local Government.
- On page 18, Senate File 175 will be referred to the committee on Transportation.
- On page 22, Senate File 219 will be referred to the committee on Taxes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/13/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- directly impacted by House File 858. directly impacted by House File 858.
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2577, House File 2577, House File 2577, which<00:23:49.200>is <00:23 - <00:24:21.279>
2577 Chair Hansen has moved House File 2577 Chair Hansen has moved House File - So that is House File 2577.
- <00:26:38.000>
2577 force a vote on House File 2577 force a vote on House File 2577 uh<00:
Keywords:
bioincentive payments, agriculture, job creation, environmental compliance, financial reporting, waste handling, sewage sludge, PFAS regulation, environment, record retention, fertilizer disposal, pesticide disposal, environmental impact, safety regulations, burning prohibition, 1183, house
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a cost to file for a protective order? No, ma'am.
- In other words, the reason for filing the restraining order?
- That is current law for filings in person as well.
- Someone can file, though they do not have to, if they are a victim.
- Please tell me he didn't file a claim on them. No, I didn't file a claim.
Summary:
The committee first took up SCR 30 by Senator Connick, which memorializes Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release unclassified Epstein-related records. Senator Connick gave personal remarks about child sexual abuse and the need to hold powerful people accountable. Representative Newell supported the resolution, and the committee reported it favorably without opposition.
Next, the committee considered SCR 40 by Senator Selders, urging Congress to timely pass defense appropriations that fully fund and align with the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure was briefly explained as a statement of support for military readiness and proper appropriations, and it was moved favorably with no opposition.
The main substantive discussion centered on SB 259 by Senator Barrow, which would authorize an online portal for civil protective order applications. A Supreme Court protective order registry representative explained that the portal would let domestic and dating violence survivors complete petitions online, with the same judicial review, service, and hearing process that exists now; the bill would not eliminate manual filing. Members asked about fees, guidance for applicants, verification, judicial review, public access, and the risk of false filings. The witness and several members emphasized that the process remains temporary and ex parte at the outset, that final orders are issued by judges, and that the registry is not public. A domestic violence coalition representative also testified in support. Representative Newell moved favorable, Representative Edmondson objected, and the committee reported the bill favorably by a 10-1 vote.
Finally, Representative Baham presented HR 245 condemning political violence in the United States. He cited recent and historical examples of political attacks and argued that violence against public figures and activists is harmful regardless of party. Members voiced support, no one objected, and the resolution was adopted before the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was the last meeting of the session.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- They were directing them to do the electronic filing.
- When you sent your bond, your check for your filing?
- Right now in our discovery, if you file interrogatories and people don't answer it, you file for a conference
- file an opposition, they have 10 days.
- Well, actually, once you file the opposition, it's not, it's the response— Once you file the opposition
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to pass and retain on file items number 73 through 78, which brings us to file item 79.
- We will pass and retain on file item 89.
- Back to business on the daily file.
- That brings us to file item number 118.
- Pass and retain on file items 127 and 128. That brings us to file item 129, H.R. 16.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment.
After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales.
The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Then if you go to page 16, you'll see file number 2540.
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number you'll see Cate file number you'll see Cate file number 2471<00:07:33.360 - Members, we will now go to Senator Nelson for a motion. file 993 be withdrawn from the committee file
- Senator Champion moves at Senate file Senator Champion moves at Senate file number<00:08:49.040>
- that Senate file that Senate file 2175<00:09:10.839>
be <00:09:11.079>withdrawn <00
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- File 3790. File 3790.
- be uh, in regard to House File 3470. be uh, in regard to House File 3470.
- House File 1099. House File 1099.
- that House File 1099 be laid over? that House File 1099 be laid over?
- support of House File 3371. Thank you. support of House File 3371. Thank you.
Keywords:
education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:20:32.880>
13 townships uh the goal of house File 13 townships uh the goal of house File - similar to what we did with house file similar to what we did with house file 62<00:21:01.360>
- we are trying to do with house file we are trying to do with house file 16007<00:47:21.319>
is - some audits so in summary uh house file some audits so in summary uh house file 167<00:47:33.440
- you to support house file 1607 to ensure you to support house file 1607 to ensure students<00:58:35.000
- we are trying to do with house file we are trying to do with house file 16007<00:47:21.319>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- I filed this with Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier. We've filed this bill now for many years.
- I filed this with Representative Tricia Farley-Buvier. We've filed this bill now for many years.
- Actually, it's been two sessions that I've filed it.
- Actually, it's been two sessions that I've filed it.
- Truancy filings rose 13%, and habitual school offender filings rose 15%.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing on a series of child welfare bills focused on DCF, foster care, mandated reporting, educational records, and family support. Chair Kennedy and Chair Livingstone opened with accessibility and testimony rules, then heard testimony on bills including S.127 on expanding mandated reporters, S.107/H.235 on a Foster Children’s Bill of Rights, S.106/H.228 on transferring foster care review from DCF to the Office of the Child Advocate, H.258/S.125 on an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records, H.205 on kinship foster care background checks, H.246/H.266 on minimizing trauma in care and protection cases, and S.159 on support for families after sudden unexpected infant death.
Supporters of the mandated reporter bill, led by Sen. Feeney and Foxborough advocates, described a local model that trains all adults who work with children and argued the state should scale that approach statewide to improve recognition and reporting of abuse. Testimony on the foster care bills emphasized the need for clearer rights, better notice to children and attorneys, stronger remedies, and independent oversight. Advocates, youth with lived experience, and legal organizations described placement instability, delayed notifications, abuse in care, poor educational continuity, and the need for rights around safety, family contact, culture, language, and access to records. Several witnesses urged that the Foster Children’s Bill of Rights include enforceable court remedies, not just reporting requirements.
On the oversight bill, supporters argued DCF should not review its own foster care system and pointed to poor outcomes, high placement instability, and recent investigative reporting as evidence for moving review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate. On the electronic backpack bill, testimony focused on the need for real-time data sharing and a centralized system so schools can receive foster students’ records quickly and support continuity. On the trauma-minimization bill, Rep. Miskin framed the proposal as a set of practical changes to reduce harm during removals and court involvement. On the SUID bill, Sen. Lovely said families should be given information about available grief and support resources after an infant death. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 2433 will be laid over. House File 2433 will be laid over.
- presentation on Senate File 4059. presentation on Senate File 4059.
- So do we have House File 2433 in front of us, or do we have Senate File 4059 in front of us?
- House file 2433 is in front of us. House file 2433 is in front of us.
- to House File 2433. to House File 2433.