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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minority Whip Travers. Mr.
- Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections. Land, Agricultural and Rural Affairs.
- Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections. Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections.
- Military Affairs and Elections.
- Military Affairs and Elections.
Summary:
The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities.
The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message.
The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 10, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 25
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><03:16:40.320><c> Committee</c> Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
- This would regulate what known minors.
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- </c><04:02:05.200><c> members</c> measures before us, all minority members measures before us, all minority
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to military affairs commission.
- Bill 1618 relating to military affairs commission, recommends the bill be amended as follows.
- No proof that this is bad surgery for minors?
- Military Affairs, Mr. Guyon. Military Affairs, Mr. Gallen. Thank you, Mr. Pro Tem.
- The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee will not be meeting Monday. Awesome.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, journal approval, guest introductions, and recognition of doctors and other visitors. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills on topics including public schools and curricula, transportation, health care, child welfare, municipal and county governance, homeowners’ associations, speech, and election-related matters. Several measures were retained on the calendar, while many others were advanced with committee or floor amendments.
Among the more notable debates, senators discussed SB 1094, which would impose civil liability related to gender reassignment surgery on minors; supporters said it would compensate minors harmed by such procedures, while opponents argued it would discriminate against transgender youth, raise malpractice costs, and chill access to care. SB 1813, concerning the state hospital governing board and Maricopa County bed limits, drew concern about litigation and the need to expand capacity for people with serious mental illness, while supporters said the bill would remove a legal cap and allow more beds to be used. SB 1496 on Department of Child Safety procedures was amended to clarify representative payee requirements and received generally favorable comments, though some members raised concerns about child safety and DCS discretion.
The Senate also advanced SCR 1004, a photo radar ballot referral, after an amendment requiring voter approval in jurisdictions that use photo radar; Senator Leach thanked the sponsor for the change. Other bills moved forward included measures on school firearm safety instruction, civics instruction, chiropractic claims, behavioral health prior authorization, psychiatric evaluations, DCS procedures, AHCCCS procurement contracting, county recorder and HOA-related issues, and legislative qualifications. The chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and properly assigned the bills after each calendar was completed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- serve in a public office or an advisory board of a task force, referred to the Committee on State Affairs
- Of employment authorizations or e-verifications refers to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
- Refer to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs for 397 Lilani.
- Safety and Veterans Affairs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 348 is back on concurrence with minor technical amendments.
- AB 1258 is back on concurrence with technical and minor amendments.
- AJR 5 is back from the Senate in concurrence with some minor amendments.
- Personally with the local Sacramento Veterans Affairs Office, where our case was dropped.
- If we haven't hired more Veterans Affairs offices and helped them.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a large consent and concurrence agenda. Early procedural actions included moving several Senate bills to the inactive file, setting a September 5 amendment deadline for floor managers, rescinding passage of SB 733 for further action, withdrawing AB 710 from committee to the third reading file, and re-referring AB 406 to Labor and Employment. The chamber also recognized guests and celebrated Assembly Member Muratsuchi’s birthday.
The Assembly adopted several resolutions, including HR 58 declaring October 2025 California Promotoras Month, HR 70 recognizing Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, HR 71 designating National Fried Rice Day, and HR 67 commemorating All California Day. Members also concurred in Senate amendments or passed a series of bills on topics including insurance, horses and community events, emergency vehicles, Medi-Cal provider directories, geological survey duties, CPA regulation, muralist licensing, tax technical corrections, water planning, used-car fee protections, rural health workforce support, coastal affordable housing, and foster youth funding. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition.
A major floor debate centered on SB 694, which would prohibit unaccredited companies from charging veterans fees to help with VA disability claims and would strengthen state consumer protections and enforcement. Supporters argued it would stop predatory “claim sharks” from exploiting veterans and protect benefits; opponents and some supporters raised concerns about access, choice, and uneven county VSO capacity, urging broader reforms and more funding for veteran services. After extensive debate from multiple members, the bill passed 46-0. The Assembly also concurred in SB 576 on streaming ad volume, SB 512 on transportation tax ballot initiatives, and additional concurrence items, with some measures receiving recorded no votes but still passing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, Representative Cruz, Minority Whip Cruz. Mr.
- Minority Whip Travers. Mr.
- Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections; Land, Agricultural and Rural Affairs; Federalism, Military
- Affairs and Elections.
- The Committee on Land, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs is not meeting this week.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- No proof that this is bad surgery for minors?
- Article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Military Affairs Commission.
- in violation of existing law and allow minors to seek damages.
- Minority Leader Senator Sonderation. Thank you, Mr. President. I rise to explain my vote.
- Military Affairs, Mr. Guyon. Military Affairs and Border Security will not be meeting Monday.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> R- Ranking Minority Member Wilner. >> R- Ranking Minority Member Wilner.
- Ranking Minority Member Willner. Yes. Chair Moser.
- </c> >> Ranking Minority Member Willner. >> Ranking Minority Member Willner.
- </c> Academy of PAs uh, Government Affairs Academy of PAs uh, Government Affairs Committee.
- </c> >> Ranking Minority Member Willner. >> Ranking Minority Member Willner.
Committee:
House Health Services
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Mar 19, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 35
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- also a minority member sitting on the Water and Land Committee.
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- interest um when I'm also a the minority interest um when I'm also a minority<00:42:48.880><c> member
- member sitting on the Waterland minority member sitting on the Waterland committee<00:42:50.800><c>
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
- to slip forward and go to Tab 2, and we're going to talk about SB 1594, veteran benefit payments to minor
- transitions out of foster care. ...set aside for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the minor
- It shifts verification and registration from the Department of Veterans Affairs and creates a verification
- think we should all give you a round of applause for being the longest-serving chair of military affairs
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and considered two bills. SB 1594, by Senator Gates, would require veterans’ benefits accessed on behalf of foster youth to be preserved for the minor’s future use, specifically for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the youth leaves foster care rather than being used to reimburse care costs. The bill had no amendments, received one supportive appearance from Victoria Zep, and was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then took up SB 1182, by Senator Jones, which creates the Florida Veterans and Military Spouses Business Development Act to provide fee relief and tax incentives for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. A strike-all amendment was adopted that added limited information-sharing between agencies, changed verification procedures, converted part of the tax benefit into a capped $100,000 annual exemption for five years, broadened fee waivers to some existing businesses, and kept annual reporting requirements. The amended bill was then reported favorably.
The committee also held a confirmation hearing for three appointees: Matthew Bacchano, Tim Thomas, and Belinda Kaiser. No one requested separate votes, and the committee recommended confirmation of all three by a single roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members offered extended praise and thanks to Chair Wright for his long service and leadership, and the chair announced the meeting was adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
- slip forward and go to tab two, and we're going to talk about SB 1594, veteran benefit payments to minor
- There are no amendments, sir. ...set aside for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the minor
- It shifts verification and registration from the Department of Veterans Affairs and creates a verification
- think we should all give you a round of applause for being the longest-serving chair of military affairs
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. SB 1594, by Senator Gates, would change how veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster youth are handled so the funds are not used to offset foster care costs, but instead are preserved for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the youth leaves foster care. The bill drew one supportive appearance from Victoria Zep of Family Support Services, had no debate, and was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. Senator Sharief later asked to be recorded as a yes vote on the bill.
The committee then considered SB 1182, by Senator Jones, which creates the Florida Veterans and Military Spouses Business Development Act to provide fee relief and tax incentives for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. The committee adopted Jones’s strike-all amendment, which added information-sharing and verification provisions, refined the tax exemptions, and broadened eligibility for fee waivers and sales tax relief. After no questions or debate, the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote.
The committee also held a confirmation hearing for three appointees—Matthew Bacchano, Tim Thomas, and Belinda Kaiser—and recommended confirmation on all three in one vote. The meeting concluded with several members offering remarks praising Chair Wright’s long service and leadership on veterans’ issues, followed by adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- For those of you that haven't, the book introduces us to the rivals on, well, it was a three-day affair
- House Bill No. 19, by the State Affairs Committee, is an act relating to minors amending Section 18-15
- Senate Bills 1320, 1321, and 1322 were referred to the State Affairs Committee.
- House Bill 507 by Transportation and Defense Committee relating to the Militia and Military Affairs.
- And House State Affairs Committee will meet Thursday, March 5th at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- With me here to support SB 1277 is Lance Christensen, the vice president of governmental affairs for
- Is Lance Christensen, the Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the California Policy Center.
- Motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
- Motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
- Motion is due pass as amended to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The committee heard several tax and revenue measures. SB 1277, by Senator Grove, proposed a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide direct relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, gas, energy, and general living costs. Supporters said it would help working families, farmworkers, teachers, and others; opponents, including the California Tax Reform Association and the California Teachers Association, argued California already has a progressive tax system, that refundable credits are costly and can be difficult to administer, and that the bill would reduce General Fund revenues and Proposition 98 funding. The bill was held on call after extensive debate and no motion was made at that time.
The committee then heard SB 1287, which would create a targeted tax credit to encourage private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure. The author and rail industry witnesses said the credit would support safety, bridge and track upgrades, emissions reductions, freight efficiency, and rural and agricultural supply chains, while opponents argued a direct grant program would be preferable to a tax credit. The bill was accepted with committee amendments and placed on call after a motion to move it forward.
SB 1407 would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax, with the author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups arguing it would help retain veterans in California, support second careers, and keep federal retirement dollars in the state. The California Teachers Association and California Tax Reform Association opposed it as another tax expenditure that would reduce General Fund revenue. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, with several members voting aye and others not voting, and the bill was placed on call.
The committee also heard SB 1349, which directs the Legislative Analyst’s Office to review major tax expenditures and evaluate their costs, beneficiaries, and effectiveness. Supporters, including CTA, AFSCME, cities, counties, and many teachers, said the state needs more accountability for roughly $94 billion in annual tax expenditures and their impact on schools and the budget. The bill was moved with committee amendments and placed on call. Additional measures discussed included SB 1078, authorizing Santa Cruz County to seek voter approval for a temporary local sales tax increase to fund health care and safety-net services; SB 1120, extending the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and making it refundable for certain strategic industries; and SB 1275, which would convert the state sales tax on vehicle purchases into a deductible vehicle license fee to reduce Californians’ federal tax burden. SB 1120 and SB 1275 both received support from business and industry witnesses, with no opposition testimony noted, and were moved on call or with a due pass as amended vote as the committee continued through the file.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- fiscal notes to be requested by the minority party, and that's on line 1.13 through 2.6.
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- fiscal notes to be requested or minority fiscal notes to be requested or fiscal<00:02:23.920><c> notes
- party and that's on line 1.13 minority party and that's on line 1.13 through through through 2.6.<00
Bills:
HF2783
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 06/01/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:10:42.160><c> and</c> the director of fiscal affairs, and the director of fiscal affairs, and
- And then there were some minor formatting changes from the memo from last year, but otherwise, the memo
- And then there were some minor formatting changes from the memo from last year, but otherwise, the memo
- leader for their appropriate minority leader for their appropriate duties<00:17:25.439><c> within</c
- A vigorous minority and the way we provide for it sounds very important. >> Yep.
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Now there are some minor differences between this and full conformity.
- Assistant Minority Leader Gutierrez. Yay! Mr.
- HB 2219: Ballot Receptacle, Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections.
- HB 2226: Processing Anti-Key, Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections.
- HB 2245, veterans, federalism, military affairs, and elections.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the journal, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and welcomed several guest groups, including JAG students and students from Heila Ben High School. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 2153, the annual tax conformity bill, which was described by supporters as aligning Arizona tax law with recent federal changes and providing relief through no tax on tips and overtime, a larger child tax credit, a new child care expense deduction, and a deduction for certain retirement income. Opponents argued the measure would primarily benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, reduce state revenue, and leave some seniors out because the retirement-income deduction is tied to retirement accounts. Members also discussed the Department of Revenue’s already-issued tax forms and the need for certainty for filers.
After extended debate, the Committee of the Whole gave HB 2153 a do pass recommendation by a vote of 31-26, and the House adopted the report and sent the bill to engrossing. The House then took up the Senate mirror bill, SB 1106, substituted for HB 2153, and after floor explanations of vote, passed it 31-27 with 2 not voting. Supporters said the bill would help working families, seniors, and small businesses and prevent filing confusion, while opponents repeated concerns about cost, fairness, and impacts on public services. The bill was transmitted to the Senate.
Following the tax vote, members made several announcements, including birthday wishes and a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and committee chairs announced upcoming cancellations. The House then recessed and reconvened for first reading and referral of a long list of new bills covering topics such as elections, health care, education, transportation, public safety, taxation, housing, and appropriations. The session ended with a motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 027 Feb 10th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> affairs and labor committee report? affairs and labor committee report?
- So rather minority owned businesses.
- That's minority businesses, district.
- </c> civic, military, and veterans affairs civic, military, and veterans affairs committee<02:09:12.800
- </c> committee on business affairs and labor. committee on business affairs and labor.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Minority Leader... They're no longer in this chamber.
- Minority Leader, Minority Leader de los Santos.
- Assistant Minority Leader Gutierrez, Minority Whip Travers, and Minority Whip Travers, and Minority Whip
- Assistant Minority Leader Gutierrez, Minority Whip Travers, and Minority Whip Crews.
- I think it is even harder in the minority.
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance.
In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration.
On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Nevada Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 48, introduced by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs, revises provisions relating
- Senate Bill 298, introduced by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs, revises provisions relating
- Assembly Bill 600 revises provisions related to legislative affairs. Any further remarks?
- So why would anybody want to deny us in the minority an opportunity to help prevent that? So, Mr.
- , including the minority of people that are represented here by my party.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- There are minor and observable state costs associated with this bill.
- There are minor state costs associated with this bill.
- There are minor state costs associated with this bill.
- The costs associated with this bill are expected to be minor and absorbable.
- As the analysis notes, the bill has minor and observable costs.
Committee:
House Appropriations