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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to identify the bills: File Item 1, SB 1072, Housing Committee; File Item 5, SB 1165 by Caballero
- ; File Item 10, SB 1435 by Rev.
- Tax Committee; File Item 11, SB 1436, also by this committee; and File Item 12, SB 1437, again by this
- File Item 5, SB 1165 by Caballero; File Item 10, SB 1435 by Rev.
- Tax Committee; File Item 11, SB 1436, also by this committee; and File Item 12, SB 1437, again by this
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item.
SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations.
SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And while Assemblymember Jackson is getting ready, just to note that file item 3, AB 277, and file item
- And while Assemblyman Jackson is getting ready, just to notice that file item 3, AB 277 and file item
- All right, so let's move on to the next file item. We have file item 5, AB 349 by Semler Dixon.
- Madam Secretary, could you reopen the roll on file item 1? File item 1, AB 790.
- File item 3, AB 277, was pulled by the author. File item 4, AB 318, was pulled by the author.
Summary:
The Assembly Human Services Committee met with quorum established after beginning as a subcommittee. The committee heard AB 790, which would require jurisdictions receiving state homelessness funds to develop systems specifically supporting women and children, especially single mothers and survivors of domestic violence. Supporters said current homelessness programs overlook this population; the bill was amended and passed unanimously on a 7-0 vote. The committee also heard ACA 4, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act, which would dedicate a minimum share of the state general fund to affordable housing and homelessness programs. Supporters argued more stable funding is needed to address the housing crisis, while opponents questioned whether more spending would help; the measure passed 5-2 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Members then heard AB 349, which would index the infant supplement for parenting foster youth to inflation. The author and sponsor described the needs of pregnant and parenting teens in foster care and rising costs for diapers and formula; the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 779, which expands a domestic violence consultant pilot in child welfare offices statewide, also passed 6-0 after testimony that it would help keep families together safely and improve trauma-informed responses. AB 1335, which would remove a private CARF accreditation requirement for regional center employment programs and rely on state oversight instead, drew support from disability service providers but opposition from the chair over concerns about weakening quality checks; it failed on a 2-2 vote and reconsideration was denied.
The committee also considered AB 1066, a bill to bar state-funded immigration legal services for people unlawfully present in the country who have certain serious felony convictions. Supporters framed it as a public-safety and fiscal-responsibility measure, while opponents said it would restrict due process and align California with mass-deportation policies. The bill failed on a 2-2 vote. Two bills, AB 277 and AB 318, were pulled by the author and not heard. After final roll calls on absent members, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the interest of time and decorum, please, file Item Number 96, that is SB 762. File Item 96.
- File Item 96. SB 762. File Item 96, SB 762.
- File Item 96, SB 762.
- Okay, members, we're going to move on to our second reading file. Let's file items 1 through 58.
- We're going to take up file item number 62. File item 62, that's AB 35.
Summary:
The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day.
Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1.
The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the interest of time and decorum, please, File Item 96, that is SB 762. File Item 96, SB 762.
- File Item 96, SB 762.
- The rules are suspended without reference to file. Ayes 43, noes 15.
- Okay, members, we're going to move on to our second reading file. Let's file items 1 through 58.
- We're going to take up file item number 62. File item 62, that's AB 35.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 1912, our goal is 15 minutes. House File 1105, our goal is 10 minutes.
- Then House File 1100, 20 minutes, and then approximately 35 minutes for House File 2057.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/14/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of Senate files. >> Second reading of Senate file number 3891. >> Second reading.
- Second reading of Senate files. Second reading of Senate files.
- reading of House files 5144 through 5149. >> First reading House files 5144 through 5149.
- >> First reading House files 5144 through >> First reading House files 5144 through 5149.
- package, Senate file 4067. package, Senate file 4067.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal of the previous day was approved as corrected. The chamber then took up second reading of Senate File 3891 and first reading of House Files 5144 through 5149, with no debate or votes on those measures recorded in the transcript.
Representative Lawrence presented a House resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, highlighting the Declaration of Independence, federalism, and Minnesota’s role in the nation’s history. The resolution encouraged citizens, schools, civic groups, and businesses to participate in commemorative activities and reaffirm commitment to liberty, equality, self-government, and federalism.
During announcements, Representative Long raised a parliamentary inquiry about the status of Senate File 4067, the comprehensive gun violence prevention package, noting it had been passed by the Senate 10 days earlier. The Speaker said the bill was being reviewed. Long followed up by asking whether a vote would be allowed before the end of session, and the Speaker again replied that the bill was being reviewed. The House then announced upcoming caucus and Rules meetings, and Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, which was adopted by voice vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/23/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- We will start off first with Senate File 4590.
- floor, and would move that Senate File floor, and would move that Senate File 4590<00:02:34.960>
- Senate file 1710. Senate file 1710.
- With that, Senate File 1710 is laid over for Senate File 1710 is laid over for possible inclusion.
- Senate<01:00:56.920>
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- support for the Senate file 2754. support for the Senate file 2754.
- Senate File 1428. Senator Weber brings us Senate File 1428 on 28. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- uh Senate File 1428. uh Senate File 1428.
- Uh Senate file file file 21108. 21108. 21108.
- File 2626. Um, and it is about flowers. File 2626. Um, and it is about flowers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 Apr 23rd, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of House files. Second reading of House File 1615.
- First reading of Senate Files. First reading of Senate File 2298, an act relating to housing.
- First reading of Senate File 2847, an act relating to Ryer.
- Moved that Senate File 2847 and House File 2543, now on the general.
- : House File 2446 and Senate File 570.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That brings us to the Assembly Third Reading File. That's file items 24 through 32.
- We're going to pass your hand on file item 24.
- File item 28 is ACR 157 by Assembly Member Hoover.
- We're going to pass or retain file item 32.
- That brings us to the Senate third reading file, that's file items 33 through 49.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance.
The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community.
On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That brings us to the Assembly Third Reading File. That's file items 24 through 32.
- That brings us to the Assembly Third Reading File. That's file items 24 through 32.
- We're going to pass your hand on file item 24.
- We're going to pass or retain on file item 32.
- This brings us to the Senate Third Reading file, that's file items 33 through 49.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The plaintiff who filed the initial case. Well, there isn't a government.
- The plaintiff who filed the initial case. Well, there isn't a government.
- The plaintiff who filed the initial case. Well, there isn't a government.
- The plaintiff who filed the initial case. Well, there isn't a government.
- The plaintiff who filed the initial case. Well, there isn't a government.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It prohibits retaliation against hospitality workers who file a complaint.
- So we limitations for filing complaints.
- Our law allows them to file complaints and also file complaints from retaliation, and I don't know if
- Can you elaborate on complaints like hospitality workers filing? Correct.
- So, when they do file a complaint with our...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of House File.
- Introduction of first reading of House Files 2018. First reading of House Files 2018 through 2149.
- House Files 2018 through 2149. House File 3, the clerk will report the bill.
- That's why we need to pass House File 3.
- I move that House File 11 be laid on the table.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Prior to the new law, the advocates had no less than 14 days to file the recommendations.
- The appellate briefs have all been filed with the 11th Circuit.
- Form 6, which is the same form that elected constitutional officers file, and that they would be filing
- was issued in the middle of financial disclosure season, had the option to file Form 1 instead.
- Both sides have filed for summary judgment in the case, and all responses and replies have been filed
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections convened, established a quorum, and members introduced themselves and the committee staff. Chair Gaetz outlined the committee’s jurisdiction over election law, ethics law, executive appointments, and related confirmations, and described the committee’s process for handling gubernatorial nominations and member concerns about nominees.
The committee then received a briefing from the Florida Commission on Ethics on its 2025 legislative priorities and on implementation of Senate Bill 7014 from the prior year. The commission recommended three changes: expanding the definition of “relative” in the gift law to include current and former foster parents and foster children; authorizing salary withholding to help collect civil penalties and restitution; and adding whistleblower-like protections for people who file ethics complaints. Commission staff also explained how SB 7014 changed complaint processing by requiring allegations to be based on personal knowledge or non-hearsay information and by imposing new deadlines for legal sufficiency review, investigations, and advocates’ recommendations. They said the commission has adapted its intake and review process and is currently meeting the new timelines, though the tighter deadlines may create staffing and scheduling challenges.
Commission counsel also provided an update on two active lawsuits. One challenges the constitutional in-office lobbying ban, and the other challenges the requirement that elected municipal officers and mayors file Form 6 financial disclosure forms. The committee discussed the impact of the new complaint standards, the possibility of litigation if deadlines are missed, and whether local ethics boards are implementing SB 7014 similarly. Members expressed support for the commission’s work and asked for written legislative recommendations and proposed statutory language. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- The only answer is the filing of this legislation.
- The only answer is the filing of this legislation.
- In line with the state ethics filings, this bill would exempt a member from filing if he or she served
- Since seven of the eight bills we filed for this session were previously filed last legislative session
- The second bill I would like to discuss is one that was previously filed.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several public service and retirement-related bills. Senator Kelly Dooner and Rep. O’Rourke supported a Taunton home rule petition to extend Chief Walsh’s service during the city’s transition to a new public safety facility, citing the need to manage new equipment, cameras, and 911 systems smoothly. Senator Lovely testified in favor of bills expanding retirement savings access through the SMART Plan and the CORE Plan, arguing that automatic enrollment and broader eligibility would help state, municipal, and nonprofit workers save for retirement. No questions were raised on the Taunton petition, and the hearing later moved through the remaining testimony without any votes taken during the transcript.
Mary Waldron of the Old Colony Planning Council and Jeffrey Walker of the Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District urged support for legislation protecting regional planning agencies from being required to make retroactive payments to the State Retirement Board for past employer contributions. They warned that the costs would be unsustainable, could force layoffs or closures, and would jeopardize their ability to provide transportation, housing, economic development, and planning services. Bill Keith and Patrick Charles of PEREC testified on several retirement administration bills, including measures to ease statement-of-financial-interest filing rules, require payment for certain creditable service purchases, and clarify the definition of wages to include sick, vacation, and personal time; committee members asked questions about regional transit authorities joining retirement systems and about adding local retirement board representation to a proposed commission.
Jonathan Osimo and Rob Fabino of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System supported bills to penalize delinquent pension reporting by employers and to create a special commission to study retirement credit purchases, saying better reporting would improve retirement processing and that a broader review could improve fairness and sustainability. Eddie Boynton of the Braintree Education Association backed the SMART Plan bill, describing how automatic enrollment and low-fee fiduciary oversight could protect educators from high-cost supplemental retirement products. Matthew Nugent testified for a bill to divest public pension funds from firearms and ammunition. After the final witnesses, the chairs asked if anyone else wished to testify, heard none, and then adjourned the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 36004. House File 36004.
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2236 renews his motion that House File 2236 renews his motion that House File - committee house file 3709. committee house file 3709.
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3709 House File 3709 House File 3709 be<00:44:20.319>um <00:44:20.480 - <01:02:31.280>
3766 like to testify on House File 3766 like to testify on House File 3766
Keywords:
bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 26, after correcting the header date to Thursday, February 26. It then took up House File 36004, as amended by the author’s technical A1 amendment. Representative Van Binsbergen described the bill as a change to statute governing bulk delivery of nonoxygenated fuel, especially for boats and other watercraft, to allow direct delivery to vehicles rather than requiring transport of fuel in containers or removal of boats from the water. Members generally supported the concept, citing convenience for lake users, reduced travel and potential invasive species spread, and fewer spill risks, but the chair said the bill would be laid over pending additional clarification from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies. House File 2236 was then introduced as a vehicle bill for possible future omnibus use and laid over without testimony or opposition.
The committee also heard House File 3709, which would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer custodial accounts for digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The authors framed the bill as a consumer-protection and competitiveness measure that would let local institutions keep pace with customer demand and prevent Minnesotans from relying on out-of-state or offshore providers. Testimony from the Department of Commerce and credit union representatives supported the bill, saying it would level the playing field, keep digital assets under Minnesota oversight, and help local institutions remain relevant; one witness said significant liquidity had been leaving local communities for outside exchanges. Questions from members focused on whether the accounts would be NCUA-insured, how the bill related to unclaimed property, and whether the policy goal was consumer protection or simply preserving bank relevance. Several members expressed support but also cautioned about crypto volatility, scams, and the need to avoid turning credit unions into exchanges. The discussion ended without a final vote in the excerpt, with the bill still under committee consideration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to move House File 4438.
- I'd like to move House File<00:01:44.320>
44438. File 44438. File 44438. - Uh, this is House File 4349.
- Next bill on the agenda today is Senate File 3402. Is that really Senate file?
- Next up, uh, House File 84. Next up, uh, House File 84.
Keywords:
healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- Again, House File 108, to your bill.
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