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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, if the clerk would announce the tally. Mr.
- Seeing none, the clerk would announce the tally. Mr.
- Seeing none, if the clerk would announce the tally. Mr. Chair, we have 17 ayes, zero nays. Great.
Keywords:
land bank, land banking authority, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing supply, public corporation, public housing authority, nonprofit housing, tax-foreclosed property, blight remediation, redevelopment, anti-displacement, equity, redlining, racial segregation, deed restriction, affordability covenant, property tax exemption, excise tax exemption, predevelopment
Summary:
The House Housing Committee met to executive several bills after a staff briefing on proposed substitutes and amendments. House Bill 1974, the land bank bill, was explained as being narrowed from the original version by removing several county oversight and grant-program provisions, while adding annual reporting and a real estate excise tax exemption. Members discussed land banking as a tool to support affordable housing, but some raised concerns about expanding tax exemptions and the effect on private developers and local tax bases. The committee voted 10-7 to report the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2236, dealing with Housing Finance Commission authority, was presented with a substitute clarifying that the commission may not make residential mortgage loans directly to individual homebuyers for owner-occupied housing, while allowing certain down-payment assistance and emphasizing that the commission is not intended to function as a retail mortgage lender. Discussion focused on whether removing language about using public funds could create concern about state-backed lending; supporters said the bill modernizes outdated law and clarifies intent, while opponents worried about taxpayer exposure and competition with private lenders. The committee voted 13-4 to advance the substitute.
House Bill 2269, on middle housing and on-site sewage systems, was described as restoring current law so any county may allow middle housing in LAMIRDs, while limiting septic use to middle housing in LAMIRDs and requiring public sewer in non-rural counties. The sponsor said the substitute reflected collaboration with stakeholders and was a step toward expanding middle housing in rural areas. The committee unanimously approved the substitute 17-0. House Bill 2118 was discussed in staff briefing but was not moved during the executive session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 13th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 46. Noes 5, the measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 64, noes 0, the measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 68, noes 0, consent calendar is adopted.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, will the clerk please announce the tally. Clerk: Mr.
- Seeing none, will the clerk please announce the tally. Clerk: Mr.
- aye would any member wish to change their vote to change their vote will clerk please announce the tally
Keywords:
developmental disabilities, residential settings, data access, safety, stability, terminology correction, social services, healthcare, regulatory compliance, department reorganization, child welfare, court authority, shelter care, family law, court conditions, 904, all
Summary:
The House Early Learning & Human Services Committee met in executive session on three bills. HB 2200, dealing with JLARC review of safety and stability outcomes for DSHS developmental disabilities clients and replacing a public dashboard with annual reporting, was amended with a technical fix and then reported out with a do pass recommendation on a 9-2 vote. Supporters said the substitute would reduce fiscal impact while still producing useful, comparable data; opponents raised concerns about how the data might affect providers and whether it could stigmatize difficult placements.
HB 2468, which updates statutory references to DSHS divisions after agency restructuring and makes related technical changes, was advanced without amendment. The substitute restored two current-law provisions: the expiration date for the Dementia Action Collaborative and the requirement that DSHS employ two permanent full-time staff to review and maintain the no-paid-services caseload. The committee reported the bill out unanimously.
HB 2660, authorizing courts to order parents to comply with safety conditions for children under age five after shelter care hearings, was amended with a tribal-requested change requiring the conditions to be the least restrictive necessary, reviewed every 30 days, and consistent with state and federal Indian Child Welfare Act requirements. Members said the bill responds to rising critical incidents and aims to improve child safety, while acknowledging broader system challenges. The committee then reported the substitute bill out on a 9-2 vote and adjourned after noting it had reached the end of its first half of work.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's move ahead with the rest of the agenda, and we'll have the final tally shortly.
- Let's move ahead with the rest of the agenda, and we'll have the final tally shortly.
- Slowness with the tally. Are all the votes in? That's a good question. I think some folks did.
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee, chaired for the day by Senator John Liu, took up a long agenda of bills covering labor and benefits, corrections, health, taxation, government transparency, and public services. Early measures included increasing short-term disability benefits, adjusting a poverty-level-related earned income disregard, expanding correctional health staffing review, and authorizing the Inspector General to investigate sexual assault complaints in correctional facilities; each of these advanced to the floor. The committee also advanced bills on ovarian cancer screening access, retirement system membership changes, a trail stewardship program, live agency representative access, FOIL/open meetings fee awards, a Harriman campus development plan, court data reporting, educator conventions, park water testing, an energy storage tax abatement, a Native American Affairs office, adult changing tables in public facilities, Medicaid Inspector General audit standards, remote training certification for agency personnel, newborn Gaucher disease testing, electronic self-exclusion requests for gambling, and child daycare inspections and opioid antagonist requirements.
Several bills drew discussion. The prescription drug transparency bill (Print 488A) prompted questions about possible overlap with federal Hatch-Waxman/FTC oversight and whether a New York notice requirement could slow generic-drug settlements; sponsors and staff said it was intended as a supplemental transparency measure for consumers. The court reporting bill (Print 1849A) raised concerns about mandates on local governments, but supporters said it mainly required OCA to compile data in one format. The Medicaid local-share phaseout bill (Print 5519) generated the most debate, with supporters arguing it would provide major property tax relief and should be addressed in the budget, while opponents emphasized the need to curb Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse first.
Two major fiscal oversight proposals were defeated. Print 8661, which would have required the Comptroller to hire an independent private auditing firm to review state-funded programs for fraud and abuse, was opposed despite support from some members who argued outside auditing was overdue; it failed by one vote. Print 5519 was also ultimately defeated after a recount confirmed it lacked the required majority of the full 22-member committee. Most other bills were approved and sent either to the floor or, in the case of the drug transparency bill, to the Rules Committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. 58 ayes, no zero. This measure passes.
- And tally the vote. 58 ayes, no zero. This measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. 63 ayes, no zero. The consent calendar is adopted.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, initially without a quorum, and the clerk called the roll until a quorum was present. The body then proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and several unanimous-consent motions, including re-referrals of AB 1878, AB 2089, and AB 1660 to different committees. Members also introduced guests, including the 2025 Central East High School football team, Morgan Hill leadership students, Southlands Christian fourth graders, and journalist Juan Esparza Loera, whom members praised for decades of reporting in the Central Valley.
On the floor file, ACR 139 was presented to designate March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month. Supporters described the health and safety risks of undiagnosed sleep apnea and emphasized the value of screening and treatment; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 coauthors were recorded. AB 1656, a human-trafficking victim protection bill, was also taken up and passed 58-0 after testimony that it would expand “good cause” for trial continuances to better protect survivors and preserve continuity of counsel. The chamber also adopted the consent calendar, including AB 1583 and SCR 11, by 63-0 votes.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory for Salinda Gonzalez, a Yurok community advocate for mental health and suicide prevention, and Sandy Steers, a Big Bear conservationist and executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley. Members highlighted Gonzalez’s work supporting Native communities and Steers’ decades of wildlife advocacy and public education. The Assembly then announced its next meeting for Monday, March 16 at 1 p.m., including the Women of the Year ceremony, and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 30th, 2026 at 07:51 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, final tally: nine votes yes, one vote no. All righty.
- I'll tally nine votes yes, one vote no. All righty. Representative, you have a due pass. Thank you.
- Madam Chair, final tally: seven votes yes, three votes no. Thank you. You have a due pass.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the amendment adoption, nine votes yes, one vote no.
- Madam Chair, final tally for the table motion: eight votes yes, two votes no.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes, ayes 57, noes 0.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes.
- Tally the votes, ayes 58, noes 17, the measure passes without objection.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes, ayes 57, noes 17.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 57 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will display the tally.
- Roll call having been called, the clerk will display the tally. 153 votes in the affirmative, zero votes
- The clerk will display the tally. 152 members voting in the affirmative, 3 no, and the amendment is adopted
- The clerk will display the tally.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed several student and community guests, including ambassadors from Robinson Middle School in Lowell, visitors honoring the Gaudet family and Patricia Rappucci, Scottish visitors celebrating Scotland’s World Cup appearance, Top-Notch Scholars students from Lawrence, and the King Philip Regional High School baseball team after its first state championship. The chamber also adopted several routine resolutions and orders, including extending the reporting deadline for the Health Care Financing Committee and suspending Joint Rule 12 for a condominium-related petition. The House then rejected concurrence with the Senate on the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and instead voted to appoint a committee of conference.
The major policy action was on Senate Bill 3064, the Mass Ready Act, a large climate resilience and environmental bond bill. Members speaking in support emphasized flood protection, clean water, PFAS remediation, municipal vulnerability preparedness, coastal resilience, parks, trails, housing, and agricultural and food-system investments. The bill was described as authorizing roughly $3.8 billion in general obligation bonds, with discussion of specific funding for the Clean Water Trust, PFAS remediation, coastal infrastructure, biodiversity, healthy homes, and farmland preservation. A consolidated amendment was adopted, and after debate the House passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote.
The House also took up the conference report on H. 5511, the early literacy and teacher preparation bill. Supporters said the measure would require evidence-based reading instruction, move away from three-cueing approaches, support educator training and apprenticeships, and improve student literacy outcomes statewide. The conference report was accepted on a roll call vote of 152-0. Later, the House considered amendments to the Mass Ready Act, including one proposal to increase PFAS remediation funding that was ultimately withdrawn, and adopted another consolidated amendment before passing the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 151-0. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned to an informal session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Please call the roll, or call the tally. Mr. Chair, there are nine aye, one nay.
- Clerk, please announce the tally. May I wish to change their vote?
- Clerk, please announce the tally. Mr. Chair, there are 10 ayes, one excused, and no nays.
- Clerk, please announce the tally. Mr. Chair, there are seven aye, three nay, and one excused.
Summary:
The House Early Learning and Human Services Committee held public hearings on two bills. HB 1873 would expand Working Connections Child Care eligibility to full-time graduate and professional students with household income at or below 85% of state median income, with copays waived to the extent allowed by federal law. The prime sponsor and student testifiers argued that child care costs and limited stipends force student parents to choose between education and family responsibilities, while some members raised questions about program cost, uptake, and return on investment.
The committee also heard HB 2600, which would require DSHS to update the Supported Living Cost Report template and convene a work group to develop Medicaid rate recommendations aimed at improving compensation for direct support professionals. Supporters, including SEIU-affiliated workers, said the bill would increase transparency and help ensure state funding reaches frontline caregivers, citing low wages and high turnover. Opponents from provider organizations argued the current cost report is already detailed, that the bill would add administrative burden, and that recent rate increases have already been passed through to wages and benefits.
In executive session, the committee considered three Senate bills. It adopted a striking technical amendment and voted 9-1 to report out SSB 5911, which protects funds for youth in extended foster care and raises the threshold for protected accounts. It then voted 10-0 to report out SSB 5957, expanding the Homeless Youth Advisory Committee to include more people with lived experience and representatives of disproportionately homeless populations. Finally, it voted 7-3 to report out SSB 6184, which updates Office of Homeless Youth programs and language, including expanding eligibility for emerging adults up to age 21. The meeting ended with an interim planning discussion focused on future work on critical incidents, juvenile justice, developmental disabilities data, homelessness, child care, and facility tours.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. There are 67 co-authors on the resolution.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. There are 67 co-authors on the measure.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with the Sergeant at Arms bringing in absent members before the chamber proceeded with prayer, the flag salute, and routine announcements. Members approved several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow an adjournment in memory speech, moving AB 362 to the inactive file, and setting AB 34 for hearing in the Natural Resources Committee. The Speaker also recognized guests and honored retiring Assembly Republican Caucus consultant Daryl Thomas for his long legislative service.
The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution commemorating Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, voting rights, and unfinished work on equity and dignity. After opening the roll for coauthors, the Assembly took a voice vote and adopted the resolution. The chamber then considered ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day, with remarks highlighting Korean American history, community contributions, and solidarity across communities; that resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote.
The consent calendar was approved 64-0, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The Assembly then held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative career focused on water, conservation, and sustainable agriculture. The session concluded with announcements that the Natural Resources Committee would meet upon adjournment, the Legislature would observe Martin Luther King Day on Monday, and the Assembly would reconvene Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Seven - Tuesday, April 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 104-0. Members then offered numerous personal privileges and introductions, including tributes to a deceased mentor, recognition of astronauts, guests connected to military service and law enforcement, school and university visitors, and special honors for community figures Corey Johnson and boxer Devin Alexander. A moment of silence was observed for the representative’s mentor, and several guests were welcomed from the gallery.
The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2481, a bill dealing with SNAP and related public benefits. The sponsor said the measure was intended to align Missouri law with federal eligibility rules, require proof of citizenship or lawful presence, use the SAVE system throughout eligibility, and direct the Department of Social Services to seek a waiver to promote healthier SNAP purchases. Members debated the bill extensively, with supporters framing it as accountability, fraud prevention, and healthier nutrition, while opponents argued it was unnecessary, could harm children, families, pregnant women, and people in food deserts, and could increase administrative costs. An amendment from the gentleman from Johnson was adopted to add MoHealthNet applicants and cleanup language, and after debate the previous question was ordered 91-46; the House then adopted the substitute and perfected and printed HB 2481 as amended.
The House next considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1869, which would create a fund to repair damaged veteran headstones in public and private cemeteries when tree roots or other damage affect gravesites. Supporters said it would extend existing veterans’ cemetery repair assistance to more burial sites and preserve dignity for veterans and families. The bill was approved without opposition, with the substitute adopted and the bill perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2927, which would require settlement demands tied to extra-contractual or bad-faith insurance claims to be in writing, held open for 90 days, and reference the relevant statute. Debate centered on whether the 90-day requirement would help insurers evaluate claims or instead delay justice for injured people; concerns were also raised about bad-faith litigation and settlement timing. The House ultimately adopted the bill and ordered it perfected and printed.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Seven - Tuesday, April 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- Close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 104-0 vote. Members then spent a large portion of the session offering personal remarks and introducing guests, including the family of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, school groups, a Boy Scout troop, a Highway Patrol commander, and community figures such as Corey Johnson and boxer Devin Alexander. There was also a moment of silence for a member’s mentor and a personal privilege statement recognizing Autism Month and the work of teachers and therapists serving autistic children.
The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2481, which would tighten Missouri rules for SNAP and related public benefits by requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence, using the federal SAVE system throughout eligibility checks, and directing the Department of Social Services to seek a waiver to steer SNAP purchases toward healthier foods. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of accountability, taxpayer stewardship, fraud prevention, and improved nutrition, while opponents argued it was unnecessary because federal law already limits eligibility, could add administrative costs, and could harm children, families in food deserts, and pregnant women who rely on programs such as Show Me Healthy Babies. An amendment offered by the gentleman from Johnson to extend the bill to MoHealthNet was adopted, and after extended debate the House invoked the previous question 91-46, then adopted and perfected the bill as amended.
The House also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1869, which creates a process and fund to repair damaged veterans’ headstones in public and private cemeteries, with support from members who emphasized honoring veterans and preserving gravesites; the bill was adopted and perfected without opposition. House Bill 2927 was also moved forward; it would require settlement demands tied to extra-contractual or bad-faith insurance claims to be written, held open for 90 days, and reference the relevant statute. Supporters said it gives insurers reasonable time to evaluate large claims, while opponents said it could delay compensation for injured Missourians; it too was adopted and perfected. The House then began consideration of additional bills, including House Bills 2387 and 2480, as the session continued.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty - Monday, April 13
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote, with the ayes being 127 and the nays being two.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- With the ayes being 131 and the nays... ...will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal for the 49th day by roll call vote, 127-2. Members then offered several points of personal privilege and introductions, including congratulations on a new grandchild, remarks on Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, recognition of Missouri electric cooperative and utility line workers, and welcomes to special guests such as a pageant winner, Mayor Joanne Smiley of Clarksville, and former Representative Ted Farnan.
The chamber then took up several bills. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2740, creating a pediatric disease task force in the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, passed 139-1 after supporters said it would provide accountability and annual reporting. House Bill 2422, raising the land survey program fee from $1 to $2 to sustain the Department of Agriculture’s land survey program, passed 131-6. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 311, moving bail bond oversight under the Board of Private Investigators and Fire Investigators, passed 112-22. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3009, giving clearer statutory guidance for pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients and allowing emergency nonprofit pharmacy response, passed 133-6.
The House also perfected and printed House Joint Resolution 159, as amended, after adopting an amendment that would modernize state investment authority for the treasurer, with supporters arguing it could generate about $15.1 million without raising taxes and opponents warning about vague “reasonable and prudent” language and the need to respect prior voter decisions. Later, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2474, authorizing progressive design-build project delivery for municipalities and political subdivisions, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3076, clarifying that common agricultural practices are exempt from permitting for non-point source pollution, were both perfected and printed after discussion about project oversight and agricultural runoff.
Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 2436, which revises animal impoundment and neglect laws. Members adopted a title amendment and then a substantive amendment adding penalties for willful animal starvation and malicious false reports of animal abuse, along with a later amendment to protect law enforcement working dogs from conflicts with existing exemptions. Debate centered on animal welfare, due process, the return of impounded animals when charges are not filed or a defendant is acquitted, and concerns from some members and outside groups about enforcement, scope, and whether the bill was necessary. The transcript cuts off while discussion on the bill continued, before final passage was recorded.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty One - Wednesday, March 25 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, close the board and tally the vote. By your vote of 55 yes, 82 no, the amendment has failed.
- Clerk, close the board and tally the vote.
- Clerk, close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 40th day by roll call vote, 122-1. Members used points of personal privilege to recognize the departure of Scott Bell and to honor the life of Ernie Dempsey of St. Charles, and the chamber welcomed numerous special guests, including Child Advocacy Day participants, school groups, local civic leaders, and visitors from across the state.
The main floor business centered on House Bill 3239, which would make the Missouri Workforce Diploma Program permanent and move it into the MOCAP framework with a $4 million annual cap and pay-for-performance funding. Supporters said the program has helped about 1,200 adults earn diplomas, especially women and parents needing flexible online access, while opponents argued it would divert foundation formula money from K-12 students and duplicate existing adult education options. An amendment adding a college admissions and financial aid task force was offered but failed, 55-82; the previous question was then ordered, and HB 3239 was perfected and printed.
The House also perfected and printed House Bill 1786, which would prevent county assessors from reclassifying single-family homes used as short-term rentals from residential to commercial for tax purposes. Supporters framed it as a property-rights and tax-relief measure for homeowners and small LLCs, while opponents raised concerns about local control and the line between mom-and-pop rentals and larger business operations. House Bill 2944, dealing with the senior property tax freeze, was amended to clarify that the freeze applies across taxing districts and to simplify annual filing and notification requirements; a later amendment was ruled out of order, and the bill was perfected and printed as amended. The House then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.
IN
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will tally the roll. The roll call shows 50 ayes, zero nays.
- The clerk will tally the roll. The roll call shows 42 ayes, eight nays.
- The clerk will tally the roll. The roll call shows 34 ayes, 14 nays.
- The clerk will tally the roll. The roll call shows 49 ayes, one nay.
- The clerk will tally the roll. The roll call shows 34 ayes, 16 nays.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will display the tally.
- The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 26 in the affirmative, 127 in the negative.
- The clerk will just play the tally. In this matter, 25 in the affirmative, 130 in the negative.
- The clerk will display the tally. In this matter, 127 in the affirmative, 27 in the negative.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several procedural matters, including adopting a resolution recognizing the work of Ukraine Forward and suspending Joint Rule 12 for a number of petitions. The chamber also scheduled several bills for later consideration, including measures on unemployment insurance for fluctuating work schedules, the Medical Society mission statement, a youth training wage, bridge and intersection namings, handicapped parking fines, public-way safety, excavation restoration, motor vehicle safety, and a Newton police age requirement. Two engrossed local bills were passed to be enacted: one authorizing retired police officers as special police in Plainville and another allowing Orange to increase its Board of Selectmen membership.
The main policy debate centered on House No. 5151, An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness. Supporters described it as a broad affordability and clean-energy package that would cut costs for ratepayers, reform Mass Save, speed clean-energy procurement and interconnection, return a portion of alternative compliance payments to customers, and address biomass and other energy issues. Opponents argued the bill relied too heavily on long-term programs and new administrative structures while offering little immediate relief, and raised concerns about costs being shifted to consumers, impacts on natural gas, and the pace of implementation. Several amendments were debated and rejected, including proposals to shift public benefit charges away from peak hours, pause public benefit charges for a year, require greater utility disclosure before rate increases, and add a forest-clearing penalty for solar development.
One amendment to the energy bill was adopted: a consolidated amendment that included budget-billing consumer protections for gas customers, requiring notice and conservation recommendations when usage rises significantly. The House also adopted an amendment to a separate conservation-restriction bill for Hanson, changing a figure in the underlying law, and passed that bill to be engrossed as amended. The energy bill’s consolidated amendment passed by roll call, while several other amendments failed by roll call votes. The House observed multiple moments of silence honoring Jaden Booker, Thomas Skip Karam, former Freetown Police Chief Carlton Abbott, and former Representative and Senator William Q. “Biff” McLean, Jr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. There are 66 co-authors added.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the vote: ayes 45, noes 1. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes. Ayes 55, noes 0. The measure passes.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. Ayes 60, noes 0. Consent calendar is adopted.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file.
The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added.
The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs.
The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe we do have quorum, and if we can ask Senator Hashimoto to take the tally, Chair recommends
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Summary:
The joint hearing of the Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs considered two resolutions related to Red Hill and PFAS contamination. HCR 186 urged the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend the renewal period for secretarial designee health care authorization for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis and to improve access to care. Testimony from Moira Flanary and Board of Water Supply’s Ernie Lau supported the measure, emphasizing lasting health impacts, the need for continuity of care, and National Academies recommendations for continued eligibility and access to treatment.
The second measure, HCR 200, urged the U.S. Department of Defense to reassess prior determinations and closure decisions under CERCLA in light of evolving scientific understanding of PFAS and recent federal hazardous substance designations. Mr. Lau testified in support, arguing that military investigations should not rely only on old records or AFFF documentation and should instead use current testing methods to identify contamination. He said PFAS is persistent, mobile in groundwater, and likely to require long-term remediation, and he also answered questions about cleanup challenges and the Board of Water Supply’s ongoing litigation against the Navy over Red Hill-related costs.
At the end of the hearing, the committees voted to pass both HCR 186 and HCR 200 unamended. The Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on both measures. The Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee did not have quorum, so its votes were deferred until April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 225.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. There are 43 noes and 16 ayes. The motion fails.
- The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. There are 74 co-authors on the resolution.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. There are 70 coauthors on the resolution.
- Clerk will close the roll and tally the vote.