Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Concurrent Resolution 5'
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L. >> Senator L. >> Senator L. - Senator Lang. Senator Lang.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/13/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
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- Thank you, Senator. none. Thank you, Senator. >> Thank<00:06:27.520>
you. - CBCNH supports Senate Bill 590, with the clarifying amendment offered by Senator Fenton.
- Senator Lang. Senator Lang is next. This is energy.
- I am Senator Tim Lang from Senate District 2, covering the Lakes Region North.
- also what um Senator Maki was reading. also what um Senator Maki was reading.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
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- Motions and resolutions. Senator Gianaris.
- MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. SENATOR GIANARIS. >> Good afternoon, Mr. President.
- the following bills: Senate Print 324, Senator Gianaris, an act to amend the Election Law; 568, Senator
- , an act to amend the Election Law. >> Lay aside. >> Calendar 5, 1085, Senator Stewart-Cousins, an act
- “Senator Wool.” “Senator Walczyk on the bill.”
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal.
On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate.
On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.
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- , and Senator Mayer.
- Senator Myrie and Senator Mayer. We are also joined by Senator Borrello as well.
- Motion to move the bill by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor? Aye.
- I believe we had a motion to move the bill from Senator Myrie, a second from Senator May.
- Motion to move the bill by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Myrie. All in favor? Aye.
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The Elections Committee met on January 12 at 3:48 p.m. with Chair Kristen Gonzalez presiding and a quorum present. Seven bills were on the agenda, and the committee moved through them quickly, generally with motions, seconds, and voice votes. Most bills were reported to the Rules Committee, with some members voting no or no recommendation on certain measures.
The committee advanced S.324, the Democracy Preservation Act; S.568, establishing portable polling locations for early voting, which Senator Walczyk questioned because the Assembly has not advanced a companion bill; S.1035, requiring mandatory training for election commissioners and key staff, which Senator Borrello opposed as an unfunded mandate and staffing burden for counties; S.10306, allowing voter registration at any residence with which a voter maintains a continuous connection and intent to remain; and S.1085, prohibiting voter suppression, with Senator May noting it addressed conduct she said occurred in the 2006 elections and had been introduced years earlier by Senator Cousins.
The committee also reported S.8604, moving the presidential primary to the first Tuesday in March, and S.8646A, a new bill sponsored by Chair Gonzalez on New York Election Officer Protection. Gonzalez said S.8646A had been developed recently with advocates, including the Brennan Center for Justice, and amended to align more closely with a model Peace Act. After the final bill was approved, the chair thanked members for a quick and productive meeting and adjourned the committee.
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- By Senator Law. Moved by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Liu. All in favor? Opposed?
- And then to Senator Mayer, said by Senator Mary, on, said by Senator Mary, all, to Senator Mary, all,
- Moved by Senator Liu, seconded by Senator Mayer.
- Good by Senator Dabbas, Senator Dabbas, Senator Liu, on favor, Senator Liu, on favor, the bill's reported
- By Senator Dabbal, seconded by Senator Harckham, said by Senator Harckham, all, said by Senator Harckham
Summary:
The Committee on Rules convened for its first 2026 meeting and considered a long list of Senate and Assembly bills, mostly moving them from committee to the floor. The transcript reflects routine motions, seconds, and voice votes on measures spanning election law, public authorities, public health, real property, insurance, labor, environmental conservation, general business, local tax, domestic relations, state finance, and New York City administrative code provisions, along with several chapter amendments and bills from 2025. No substantive debate or testimony is recorded in the excerpt; the discussion is largely procedural, with bill numbers and sponsors announced as they were reported out.
Most items were approved without objection and reported to the floor, including Senate Print 324 and numerous bills such as 568, 1035, 1036, 1085, 8604, 8646, 8754, 8761, 8762, 8764, 8768, 8772, 8774, 8778, 8783, 8800, 8822, 8823, 8824, 8825, 8827, 8831, 8832, 8834, and 8835, as well as several Assembly bills. The chair noted that all bills would go to the floor, with seven to be taken up and returned to session shortly. The meeting then adjourned.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-AEN, WAM-JDC Informational Briefings 01-09-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
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- Thank you, Senator. Senator Kidani, thanks.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator Kidani, thanks.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator Kidani, thanks.
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Senator. you, Senator. you, Senator.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-HWN, WAM-PSM, WAM-CPN Informational Briefings 01-08-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
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- , >> So, we're pursuing two options, Senator, >> So, we're pursuing two options, Senator
- >> Yeah, we can do it that way, Senator. >> Yeah, we can do it that way, Senator.
- And in terms of Senator Favlla's on.
- So, last session, thanks to Senator Dela Cruz and Senator Noi and their leadership, we passed Act 303
- /c> the the the training is taking 3 to 5 the the the training is taking 3 to 5 years. years. years.
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Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-01-09 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
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- Senator from Washington. Senator, appropriations will meet at 1:00.
- >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
- >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
- >> Senator from Bennington. Mr. >> Senator from Bennington. Mr.
- >> Senator from Rottland. >> Senator from Rottland.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
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- We just changed it from 3 cents to 5 cents or 5 cents to 3 cents.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/08/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
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- I am the senator from District 3, the proud senator of District 3.
- proud senator of District 3. proud senator of District 3.
- Senator Waters, you have the floor here to introduce Senate Bill 5902.
- >> Senator<00:36:41.520>
McC. >> Senator McC. >> Senator McC. - Senator<02:12:21.599>
Rosen <02:12:22.079>Wall, Senator Rosen Wall, Senator Rosen Wall,
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Turkey. >> Senator Turkey. >> Senator Turkey. - Japan, 5%. And other, 11%.
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Kan. >> Senator Kan. >> Senator Kan.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/08/2026)
Health and Human Services
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- >> Yes, Senator Aar. >> Yes, Senator Aar.
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Long. Senator Long. Senator Long. - >> I just have one small one. >> Senator Avard, then Senator Long. >> Yeah.
- >> Senator Avar, then Senator Long. >> Senator Avar, then Senator Long.
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Long. Senator Long. Senator Long.
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- Introduced by Senator Booth.
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from <00:10:07.440>Rutland. Senator from Rutland. - Senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Finance will meet at 1:30.
- >> Senator from Rutland. >> Senator from Rutland.
- >> Senator from Windham. >> Senator from Windham.
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- >> Now the senator from Chitten Central >> Now the senator from Chitten Central District<
- Windsor District, Senator White; the senator from Windsor District, Senator Major; and the senator from
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- Bill S210 was introduced on January 7, 2026, by Senators.
- Senator from Chitten. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senator from Windsor.
- >> Senator from Rutland. >> Senate Government Operations will not meet today. >> Are there any further
- Seeing none, the senator from Chittenden is moved that the Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration with Subcommittee on Committees Following - 01/06/26
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procedures <00:02 - Senator Coleman moves to adopt the proposed changes to Senate Policy 1.60 on Senate information systems
- Senator Coleman moves to adopt the proposed changes to Senate Policy 1.60 on Senate information systems
- Senator Coleman moves to adopt the proposed changes to Senate Policy 1.60 on Senate information systems
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on senator, Senator Gustoson, to serve on senator, Senator Gustoson,
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The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration met virtually on January 6, 2026, and took up four administrative policy items. Darren Hoff, Senate Human Resources Director, presented updates to the Legislative Coordinating Commission benefit book, including insurance changes tied to SEGIP, mental health and substance use office visit cost sharing, dental plan updates, dependent eligibility clarifications, a new voluntary legal services benefit, a 17% increase in Medicare premiums, and multiple leave-policy revisions to conform with the new paid leave law and other employment rules. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the benefit book with the LCC’s November 10, 2025 changes and staff technical corrections, and the motion passed.
Secretary Tom Bern described a proposed Senate Policy 1.56 allowing written rules of conduct for visitors in Senate spaces, aimed at setting clear expectations for behavior such as not blocking hallways or using shouting and profanity, while being developed with consultation to address First Amendment concerns. Senator Marty moved adoption, and the committee approved the policy. Council Lexi Stangle then presented a change to Senate Policy 2.47 on severe weather emergencies that would allow employees who work remotely on severe weather days to accrue compensatory time with supervisor approval; Senator Johnson moved adoption, and the motion passed.
The committee also considered a modernization of the Senate information systems policy. Secretary Bern and staff explained that the policy had not been substantially updated in about 20 years and was being condensed and updated to reflect current technology and practices. The revisions reduced the policy from 29 pages to 10, removed obsolete references, added a purpose statement, clarified email inspection and hardware/software procedures, updated website rules and accessibility guidance, and removed the secondary member page option. Senator Coleman moved adoption of the Senate information systems update, and it was approved.
After the Rules Committee adjourned, the Subcommittee on Committees met and approved two appointments: one public member to the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources through December 31, 2030, and Senator Gustafson to the Financial Crimes Advisory Board Task Force. Members asked about the task force’s scope and the public appointee’s background; staff explained the task force advises on identity theft and financial crimes, and identified the public appointee as Sha Lang of Preston, Minnesota. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the appointment list, and the subcommittee approved it before adjourning.
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rate. - We're looking at a 5 to 6% of the this.
- I know Senator that's of communities.
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The joint informational briefing by the Health and Human Services and Commerce and Consumer Protection committees focused on projected impacts to Hawaii consumers from federal changes affecting Med-QUEST and the ACA marketplace, including the loss of ACA premium tax credits, OBVA/HR1-related Medicaid changes, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and new Medicaid work/community engagement requirements. Committee members noted the meeting was being streamed live and emphasized the need to explain potential coverage losses affecting a significant share of the state population.
Med-QUEST administrators reported current enrollment at 390,766, about 27% of Hawaii’s population, and broke that down into major groups including roughly 128,000 ACA expansion adults and about 52,000 parent/caretaker relatives. They said the expansion adult population would be most affected by the new federal requirements, which will shorten renewal periods from 12 months to 6 months and impose community engagement rules beginning in late 2026 and 2027. They described the work requirement as 80 hours per month of work, community service, work program participation, or half-time education, with an income-based pathway tied to $580 per month at the federal minimum wage; they also noted a long list of exemptions, but said many details are still awaiting federal guidance and rulemaking.
The administrators said federal changes to immigrant eligibility would eliminate Medicaid coverage for certain noncitizen categories, with an estimated 1,200 to 2,400 people affected, though about 200 may remain covered through a state-funded program for otherwise eligible individuals. They also said marketplace subsidies would no longer be available for some immigrants under 100% of the federal poverty level starting January 1, 2026, with further restrictions expected in 2027. For Hawaii overall, they estimated the new Medicaid work and renewal rules could push an additional 19,000 to 38,000 people into uninsured status, with another estimated 6,000 at risk from the six-month renewal process alone. Members asked about how exemptions would be determined, especially for medically frail and seriously mentally ill individuals, and administrators said they were still awaiting detailed federal rules and were working on data-matching and verification processes to reduce coverage losses.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 12/18/25
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Marty >> Senator Marty >> Senator Marty >> Madam - >> Senator<01:26:23.199>
Coop. >> Senator Coop. >> Senator Coop. - Senator Aki. comments. Senator Aki.
- Senator Eki, thank you.
- Senator Kubec. >> Thank you, Senator Marty. Senator Kubec.
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- So, very glad to have you, Senator.
- You have to make about $5 million—excuse me—about $5 million is the lowest threshold.
- >> Thank you, Senators. >> Thank you, Senators.
- the past 5 year order amount of orders. the past 5 year order amount of orders.
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Senator? >> words, Senator? >> words, Senator?
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The Senate Committee on Government Operations held an informational briefing with the State Procurement Office on its small business procurement program. SPO staff described the program’s purpose as expanding access to state contracting for small businesses, including veteran-, Native Hawaiian-, and women-owned firms, and said they are seeking to make the current five-year initiative permanent before it ends in June 2027. They reported outreach efforts, a new website and newsletter, statewide surveys, draft administrative rules, and a 38% increase in small business registrations in the HANS database. They also explained that the program is intended to support outreach, education, certification, compliance, and a statewide database to connect agencies with qualified small businesses.
Committee members focused heavily on whether the program is producing measurable contract awards, not just registrations. The chair and senators questioned the definition of “small business,” noting that SPO currently relies on SBA standards in HANS and is considering a Hawaii-specific definition based on employees, revenue, and Hawaii residency. Members raised concerns that the data showed only a small number of registered businesses receiving awards and that the database does not yet track awards well enough to evaluate performance. SPO responded that the database has had funding gaps, that the position was only filled in February 2025, and that the agency is still building the system and rules needed to track outcomes accurately.
A major theme was how to make the program more effective for very small or “micro” businesses and how to reduce the complexity of state procurement. Members discussed the difference between set-asides and bid preferences, with SPO explaining that set-asides are generally tied to RFPs and preferences to IFBs. The committee suggested that future rules should make participation easier, provide more training and hand-holding, and possibly create pathways for micro businesses or groups of small businesses to bid together. No votes or formal actions were taken; the briefing ended with the committee asking SPO to provide more performance data and clearer information on outreach results and database contents.