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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Mar 5th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We do so because it increases voter turnout.
- I think that accepting this at the state level would definitely increase our community members and ultimately
- We also feel that it is essentially a form of wage theft, and we believe that it is only fair for those
- eligibility to increase funding.
- to a municipality that has adopted or established one or more department-approved strategies to increase
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Our coverage now down to about 50 million and our increase in deductible has gone up to about 5% per.
- Well, I'm grateful for the increase of funny.
- in the minimum wage that alone.
- That's that they could continue to increase sphere of what they do and then take more burdens off of
- This statute still stand on teachers increase allocation and those kind of thing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Air pollution is directly linked with increased rates of asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Air pollution is directly linked with increased rates of asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Air pollution is directly linked with increased rates of asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Medicaid budget has increased 40% over the last 5 years and is out of control.
- ><c> 40%</c><08:07:31.920><c> over</c> Medicaid budget has increased 40% over Medicaid budget has increased
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Nov 5th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It shows that the unexpected increase in those four years totals $2.2 billion and explains the increase
- We believe that an increase in employee contributions could be easily offset by the 30% to 50% increases
- be minimal given the large increases.
- Increase, had that ever happened to us.
- with increased COLAs.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 39th Legislative Day Jun 23rd, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Previously, the statute only prohibited foreclosing on real estate and garnishing wages, pensions, annuities
- engagement, improved attendance, greater self-confidence, better physical and mental health outcomes, and increased
- Important to note that the penalty is not being increased in this legislation for such offenses, and
- Are they increasing or declining, or what? Senator? Yeah.
Summary:
The Senate received House communications listing numerous House-passed bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions, and then took up committee reports and a consent calendar. Consent Calendar 65 passed unanimously with 20 yes votes and included Senate Resolution 26 recognizing Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, House Concurrent Resolution 131 on apprenticeship programs for school-based mental health professionals, House Concurrent Resolution 137 on mathematics instruction review, and House Concurrent Resolution 148 on a statewide menopause education strategy. Later, Consent Agenda N also passed with the required two-thirds vote and included a large group of bills on evidence and witnesses, Family Court jurisdiction, theft by impersonation, realty transfer tax, auto insurance practices, child services and educational services, STD prevention, agricultural and forestry matters, menstrual disorder materials, a Smyrna charter change, massage/body work, dry needling, and lead poisoning screening.
Several substantive bills were debated and passed. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, modernizing Delaware’s rape shield law and clarifying how courts handle evidence of prior false sexual assault allegations, passed 21-0. Senate Bill 347, a cleanup bill to the Medical Debt Protection Act that expands prohibited collection actions and requires disclosure when a collector is a large health care facility, also passed 21-0. House Bill 300, creating a statewide Title IX coordinator in the Department of Education to support compliance and data collection for interscholastic athletics, passed after debate; Senate Amendment 1 to the bill, which would have required athletes to compete according to biological sex, was defeated 6-14 with one absent, and the underlying bill then passed 20-0 with one absent.
The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 84, which limits mandatory employee attendance at meetings where employers convey political or religious views, after questions about employer, union, and exemption coverage; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 301, which clarifies criminal penalties for violence, threats, and intimidation at polling places and election-related sites, passed after discussion of what conduct it would cover; House Bill 63, addressing fireworks disclosures and related regulation, passed 19-2 after senators discussed enforcement and impacts on veterans, children, and pets; and House Bill 348, updating the electric vehicle rebate program to give DENREC more flexibility and expand eligibility, passed 16-5. The chamber then recessed until the next day.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and our two-year colleges do at offering flexible and affordable and accessible pathways to higher-wage
- We are seeing an increased number of Washingtonians go into community and technical colleges in response
- These students now enjoy increased transit reliability, frequency, and reduced times to commute.
- For many years, we've supported policies that expand access to downtown, particularly those that increase
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on several measures. ESHB 1980 would allow private employer shuttle services to use certain BAT lanes in King County under a two-year pilot, with local authority and transit-agency approval, performance standards, fee-for-use requirements, labor input, annual reporting, and a 10-year sunset. Supporters from Bellevue, transit employers, and business groups said it would improve commute options, reduce congestion, and support the upcoming RapidRide K Line; staff noted the bill differs from prior versions by adding the pilot, labor representation, vehicle markings, and reporting. The committee then heard SB 6252, which would extend the transit support grant program’s zero-fare requirement to degree- and certificate-seeking community and technical college students. Supporters said it would improve access to education and transit, especially for older and rural students, while transit groups raised concerns about fare revenue losses and implementation costs; staff estimated no state cost but significant local revenue impacts. The committee also heard SB 6081, a privacy bill that would restrict public disclosure of sex designation change records in Department of Licensing and Department of Health records, limit sharing with other jurisdictions, and keep updated credentials from showing that a change occurred. The sponsor and many supporters framed it as a safety measure for transgender Washingtonians, while opponents argued it would undermine accurate records; staff said the Department of Licensing would face about $1 million in implementation costs over four years, with other agencies expecting minimal impacts. Finally, SB 6265 would allow electronic, non-notarized signatures and printed copies for documents transferring a totaled salvage vehicle to an insurer; the sponsor and salvage-industry witnesses said it would modernize the process and reduce hardship, and staff reported no fiscal impact. No votes or executive actions were taken; the committee closed each public hearing and adjourned after a reminder about amendment deadlines for upcoming executive session bills.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:53:30.560><c> in-demand</c> high skill, high wage, in-demand high skill, high wage, in-demand
- So, what we're doing is increasing the formulas.
- We're increasing the formulas, and some things that were due to be sunset are going to go out further
- Does that increase the mandate on locals that they've got to come up with more money, or does it help
- Doesn't this increase potentially the cost of renting?
Summary:
The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and then proceeded through committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and amendments without objection. Early measures included SB 530, which funds grants for multigenerational social connection programs for older adults; SB 731, clarifying the legal status of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council; SB 809, directing a feasibility study on a caregiver infrastructure program; SB 860, creating an Aging Resilience Fund with reporting and budget protections; SB 910, requiring insurance reimbursement for services provided by graduate-level clinical interns under supervision; and SB 972, making several Baltimore City alcoholic beverages licensing changes. Each of these bills was advanced to third reading after committee amendments were adopted.
The Finance Committee also advanced SB 555, establishing a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and a provider resource toolkit for dementia care; SB 757, creating a Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources for tariff-impacted goods; SB 772, creating an employment training and opportunity database to help people qualify for or maintain Medicaid and SNAP; SB 792, requiring hospitals to adopt and train staff on immigration-enforcement policies consistent with Attorney General guidance; SB 869, establishing a workforce training pilot program through Commerce and community colleges; SB 905, creating an advanced manufacturing grant program through TEDCO; and SB 974, changing who may serve as inspector for the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or narrowing amendments and then ordered printed for third reading.
Budget and Taxation advanced SB 28, which would create binding arbitration for state employee collective bargaining impasses and include a proposed constitutional amendment requiring funding in the Governor’s budget; SB 466, expanding a physician preceptor tax credit and adjusting training-hour requirements; and later SB 704, concerning estate tax treatment for qualified agricultural property transferred to an LLC. SB 557, a gaming-related bill, was laid over until the end of the evening at the majority leader’s request. In the Education, Energy, and the Environment report, the committee advanced SB 35 on a state natural science museum designation, SB 166 on shellfish aquaculture permit sanctions, SB 189 on municipal drainage inlet safety requirements prompted by a child’s death, SB 242 on civil relief for service members and spouses, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees and tree-of-heaven, and SB 267 on a corporate rental-property registry and local housing application review process. SB 267 drew a brief question from the minority leader, who asked whether prior opposition remained and how the amended bill differed; the sponsor said the opposition had gone away and described the bill as now focused on a responsible-owner registry and an administrative review process.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Seven - Thursday, April 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But that requires that when voters approve a new tax increase on the ballot, that tax increase has to
- be put into the... ...tax increase on the ballot, that tax increase has to be put into the rate formulating
- Well, the voters would, if the voters approve a levy increase, that levy increase should be approved
- increases over the next several years.
- Approve a levy increase. They have that reassessment cycle to take the levy increase.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by roll call vote, 131-2. The Speaker also signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174, suspending business for those signings. Members then offered multiple points of personal privilege and introduced numerous student groups, family members, interns, and former Representative Richard Brown as special guests.
The main floor business focused on budget conference motions for HB 2002 through HB 2013. The budget chair moved to refuse Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference, and the House approved each motion. In discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the movement of about $1.76 billion in broadband-related funds into HB 2017, which was noted as affecting how the operating budget totals appear. The House also received Senate messages on several budget bills and other measures, including HB 2002-2013, HB 2637, and HB 3155.
The House then took up SB 975, an ambulance district and emergency medical services bill. A House substitute was adopted, along with Amendment 1 adding a compromise community paramedic provision and a minor first-responder mental health change. Members described the bill as helping struggling ambulance districts, improving emergency response, and allowing community paramedics to provide in-home services to reduce unnecessary ER use. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered the combined property tax reform bill on SB 1066 and 1086, adopting three amendments addressing technical cleanup, uniform levy increases and timing of voter-approved tax increases, and assessor training, electronic notices, and changes to payment-under-protest procedures. Supporters said the bill improved transparency and reform; opponents warned it could reduce local control and strain funding for schools, libraries, and other local services. The bill ultimately passed 83-61. The House adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (7-20-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- We increase over the last five years.
- Implementation has increased.
- has increased some are implementation has increased some are just<00:53:02.319><c> really</c><00:53:
- And while we saw math proficiency increase and we're excited by that increase, I will point out that
- increase and we're excited by<01:13:02.560><c> that</c><01:13:02.880><c> increase,</c><01:13:03.280>
Committee:
Joint Families & Children
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's always tricky when we are either increasing IIDs or introducing new devices.
- Today I am presenting AB 1396, a measure to increase protections for dependent people.
- Increased penalties here will not provide additional public safety for dependent persons.
- I'm not increasing a penalty.
- And we worked so hard to change the increasing of our incarceration rates.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call.
The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call.
AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar.
Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- represent working Arizonans, first responders, hotel workers, grocery clerks, and more who deserve wages
- represent working Arizonans, first responders, hotel workers, grocery clerks, and more who deserve wages
- and benefits that can... ...hotel workers, grocery clerks, and more who deserve wages and benefits that
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.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- at the total, the updated total, it's almost $600 million to the businesses, $250 million loss of wages
- at the total, the updated total, it's almost $600 million to the businesses, $250 million loss of wages
- But our Capitol security increasement, increasing with the scanning machines and whatnot, you know, we
- </c> willing to take steps to increase willing to take steps to increase security<00:53:21.840><c> here
- As you pointed out, we're all seeing large increases in our homeowners insurance, and ultimately it's
Committee:
House Ways and Means
US
Transcript Highlights:
- The Trump people aren't talking about how to increase wages and create more good-paying jobs.
- Senator Portman is stopping a 4.3 trillion dollar tax increase considered to be an increase in the deficit
- , like I say, letting a tax increase happen is increasing the deficit.
- Experts consider the President's tariffs the largest tax increase in over half a century, a tax increase
- It is disappointing that you won't admit that tariff increases are tax increases.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:35:24.000><c> of</c> continuation of the increasing of continuation of the increasing of increasing
- their</c> to increase open uh increase their to increase open uh increase their capacity<00:57:14.240
- Does this increase the state's funding for public education?
- >> Does this increase the state's funding for public education?
- ><c> funding</c><03:28:52.960><c> for</c> this increase the state's funding for this increase the state's
Committee:
House Education Funding
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 64 Jul 2nd, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wages, Saugus, now moves that the House stand adjourned. All those in favor say aye.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a resolution honoring Diane Gould for her many years of service through Advocates. After a motion to suspend the rules, the House adopted the resolution. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling also reported several local bills for consideration, including measures on vessel transportation in Barnstable, naming the Hyannis Transportation Center after Thomas Esca, and a conservation restriction in Middleton; the House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading.
The House then handled several additional measures. It accepted the report of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading that Senate amendments to House Bill 4231, concerning parking enforcement in Cambridge, were correctly drawn, and concurred in House Bill 30. The House also passed House Bill 3366, designating April 5 as Core Chung Neurodevelopment Syndrome Awareness Day, to be engrossed.
At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to adjourn and meet again Monday at 11 a.m. in an informal session, and then adjourned accordingly.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 64 Jul 2nd, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 14th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For by wise guidance, you can wage war, and in abundance of counselors, there is victory.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Though our enemies arm themselves to wage war against the righteous, we find our assurance in knowing
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to increase the efficiency of the legislative process.
- We need to increase the efficiency of the legislative process.
- It's not enough to increase supply. We have to increase affordability.
- We have to increase affordability.
- And as we have worked in the past with Senator enrollment but increasing cost.
Summary:
The Senate convened for the opening day of the 194th General Court, with ceremonial remarks, an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal canvass of election returns. A special committee reported that all senators had been duly elected, and a committee was then appointed to notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor’s Council that a quorum of senators-elect was assembled and ready to be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the chamber, praised public service, and administered the oaths of office to the senators.
The main business of the day was the election of the Senate President. Senator Karen Spilka was nominated by Senator DiDomenico and seconded by Senator Edwards, while Senator Bruce Tarr was nominated by Senator Durant and seconded by Senator Dooner. After nominations were closed, the roll call resulted in 34 votes for Spilka and 5 for Tarr, and the Senate declared Spilka elected president. Senator Tarr then moved that the vote be considered unanimous, and the Senate agreed. President Spilka delivered an inaugural address focused on the chamber’s recent legislative record and priorities for the new session.
In her remarks, Spilka highlighted prior accomplishments including education funding, free community college, early education reforms, mental health care reform, prescription drug cost reductions, tax relief, housing, transportation, climate, and veterans’ legislation. She also outlined priorities for the new session, including a statewide listening tour, more transparency in committee and joint committee proceedings, housing and transportation affordability, health care reform, career and technical education, early education, and juvenile justice reform. She emphasized continued bipartisan work and public engagement.
The Senate also adopted temporary joint rules and temporary Senate rules, authorized printing of the daily journal, and scheduled the next meeting for the following day at 11:30 a.m. Michael D. Hurley was elected clerk of the Senate and sworn in, and James DiTulio was sworn in as Senate counsel. The chamber also adopted a memorial adjournment in memory of Mary J. Hurley of South Boston before adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety May 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So moreover, the withdrawals could allow increase legal risk to persist or increase actual safety risk
- Given the budget condition, we recommend rejecting these increases.
- In fact, the budget has increased a billion dollars. So it's hard to trust.
- KAPLA has seen a 70% increase in cases in which we need appointed counsel.
- It's a great place to work, but our wages are. Poorly out of whack.