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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We are talking about making sure that we don't have adverse actors coordinating in concert to obstruct
- is that when those union members create a work stoppage event, when they shut down the school's operation
- disgusting that anyone on this floor would be defending their right, those union members' right, to obstruct
- reality is that the premise of the question defends those union members' opportunity, their ability to obstruct
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, journal approval, and routine announcements, including temporary committee substitutions and a guest introduction recognizing AIM Youth Mental Health and its student ambassadors. Senator Epstein read a proclamation designating May 31, 2026, as Youth Mental Health Day in Arizona. The chamber then recessed for caucuses before moving into Committee of the Whole to consider calendar bills.
The first measure, HB 2995 on legal decision-making and parenting time, received a committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment. The floor amendment emphasized child and victim safety in domestic violence cases, tightened standards for rebutting presumptions, and added an emergency clause for quicker implementation. The amendments were adopted, and the Committee of the Whole reported HB 2995 out with a do pass recommendation as amended.
The second measure, HCR 2040, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning labor organization use of public resources in school districts, drew extensive debate. Supporters argued it would prevent school resources from being used for union political or membership activities and protect students from work stoppages, while opponents raised constitutional concerns involving free speech, due process, contracts, pensions, and employee rights, and argued it would harm educators and union communication. After a division vote, the Committee of the Whole reported HCR 2040 out with a do pass recommendation as amended by a 12-11 vote. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and adjourned until May 18, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We are talking about making sure that we don't have adverse actors coordinating in concert to obstruct
- is that when those union members create a work stoppage event, when they shut down the school's operation
- disgusting that anyone on this floor would be defending their right, those union members' right, to obstruct
- reality is that the premise of the question defends those union members' opportunity, their ability to obstruct
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and routine journal and appointment actions. Members also made brief announcements about caucus meetings and recognized guests from AIM Youth Mental Health, including a proclamation by Senator Epstein designating May 31, 2026, as Youth Mental Health Day in Arizona.
The chamber then met as the Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 2995, relating to legal decision-making and parenting time in domestic relations cases. A committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment were adopted; the floor amendment emphasized child and victim safety in domestic violence cases, tightened standards for rebutting presumptions, and added an emergency clause. The bill was then reported out of Committee of the Whole with a do pass as amended recommendation.
Members next considered House Concurrent Resolution 2040, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning labor organization use of public resources in school districts. Supporters argued it would restrict use of district communication systems and public resources for union-related materials and work stoppages, while opponents raised constitutional, due process, contract, pension, and free speech concerns, and argued it would harm teachers and union communication. The Government Committee amendment was adopted, and after debate the resolution was reported out of Committee of the Whole with a do pass as amended recommendation by a 12-11 division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and adjourned until May 18, 2026.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 50
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is illegal to obstruct access to any public or private place so that there is no free passage.
- It is illegal to obstruct access to any public or private place so that there is no free passage.
- It is illegal to obstruct access to any public or private place so that there is no free passage.
- to access medical forced or obstructed to access medical care<00:50:39.320>
or <00:50:39.560>< - obstruction, intimidation, or disruption. disruption. disruption.
Bills:
SCR96, SCR164, SCR172, SCR166, SCR182, SCR7, SCR59, SCR58, SCR60, SCR89, SCR184, SCR11, HB2296, HB2315, HB2343
Keywords:
electric reliability, renewable energy, interconnection, Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, Public Utilities Commission, capacity shortfalls, energy policies, critical infrastructure, foreign influence, local control, energy dependence, economic resilience, energy analysis, cost reduction, financial risk, Hawaii PUC, energy self-sufficiency, natural gas, energy transition, ratepayer protection
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so what I think what is confusing everybody is that obstruction. You cannot.
- Obstruct an interest within 10 feet.
- You cannot obstruct a person, a parishioner, or a person within 8 feet if they want to pass.
- You cannot obstruct people in the right of way to get to their places of worship.
- Then it tries to balance the people not to get obstructed coming into the parking lot.
Bills:
SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923
Keywords:
municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- my understanding is correct that even if these statutes were repealed, the public peace laws and obstruction
- my understanding is correct that even if these statutes were repealed, the public peace laws and obstruction
- So he... the public peace laws and obstruction laws would still pertain in the same way they do elsewhere
- to operate as a court. to operate as a court.
- We call them parties, but it's a governmental proceeding that's pulling in citizens and documents.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/30/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know if this is just the DFL's way of obstructing the end of session.
- So this is gravely concerning and gravely disappointing, and I hope that they won't obstruct the end
- I don't know if this is just the DFL's way of obstructing the end of session.
- uh the uh the DFL's way of obstructing uh the uh the DFL's way of obstructing the<00:03:14.000><
- that they won't obstruct the end of<00:03:48.159>
session.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session C Feb 13th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The legal system must operate without bias.
- This bill expands the existing requirement passed in Senate Bill 1808 in 2022 that a sheriff operating
- I know that if you house, operate, or contain a jail, that you have to participate, and that's really
- I know that if you house, operate, or contain a jail, that you have to participate, and that's really
- you know, they can't obstruct.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a moment of silence honoring former Senator and Judge Thomas Gallen. The chamber then moved to special order items focused on immigration and related enforcement measures. Senate Memorial 6C, urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements, passed by voice vote.
The Senate then took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration measure that would impose a mandatory death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies and create state crimes for illegal entry and re-entry. Senators Pizzo, Polsky, and Sharief raised concerns about constitutional issues, plea bargaining, trial and penalty-phase procedures, prosecutorial discretion, and the effect on victims’ families. Supporters, including Senators Fine and Gruters, argued the bill was a strong deterrent and a response to serious crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. The bill passed 25-11.
The chamber next debated Senate Bill 2C, a broader immigration enforcement package. The bill would create a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, expand local-federal cooperation, fund detention and enforcement efforts, strengthen pretrial detention rules for unauthorized aliens, and end in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. Senators Davis and Pizzo questioned enforcement mechanics, jurisdiction, bond procedures, and whether local agencies were actually mandated to participate; supporters said the bill was designed to maximize cooperation with federal authorities and the Trump administration. A late-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo to preserve tuition waivers for current students failed 14-22, and a second amendment was withdrawn after discussion. Debate then continued on the bill, with opponents arguing it was costly, federal in nature, and harmful to Dreamers and other students, while supporters said it was necessary to crack down on illegal immigration and align state policy with federal enforcement priorities.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- He also serves on the board of the Operation Care Food Bank and the Advisory Council of the Church Ambassador
- Whereas obstructive sleep apnea is a common, serious, and chronic sleep-related breathing disorder characterized
- Whereas obstructive sleep apnea is a common, serious, and chronic sleep-related breathing disorder characterized
- And whereas untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with significant health risks, including
- HB 2772, license, driver of non-operating medical indica. Public safety.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, journal approval, and multiple guest introductions, including a pastor, ACLU of Arizona lobby day participants, an architecture advocacy group, a doctor recognized for sleep apnea and dementia care work, and former Senator Frank Antinori. Senator Ortiz also read a proclamation declaring March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in Arizona, citing the health and public safety impacts of obstructive sleep apnea and disparities in diagnosis and treatment.
The chamber then handled calendar and procedural business, including House messages, committee assignments, and a series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed on party-line or near party-line votes, including SB 1011 on county medical examiners, SB 1017 on health professionals, SB 1170 on drug offenses, SB 1173 on health care institutions, SB 1234 on juvenile court, SB 1275 on criminal diversion programs, SB 1332 on a feasibility study for light rail expansion, SB 1544 on probation, SB 1557 on health professionals, and SB 1585 on sex offender monitoring. Members offered explanations of vote on several measures, with opponents raising concerns about mandatory minimums, juvenile court changes, transit delays, and the need for broader criminal justice or transportation studies.
The Senate also considered SCR 1022, a proposed constitutional amendment to change legislative member districts and expand the House. Supporters argued it would improve representation and reduce campaign pressures, while opponents said the idea should first be studied more thoroughly. The resolution passed 16-10. Additional transportation-related bills, including SB 1273 and SB 1274, also passed on reconsideration. The session ended with committee announcements for the next day and adjournment until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, that'll come back because that gets refilled, but uh this year there is money in that operational
- account for these first two operational account for these first two projects. projects. projects.
- <00:59:39.440>
I've account operational account. I've account operational account. - And she explained the operational value of it.
- <04:24:53.680>
value And she explained the operational value And she explained the operational
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- A person shall not operate a motor vehicle that possess, purchase, install, sell, offer for sale, or
- We'll also be adopting a part obstruction of a license plate is prohibited.
- <00:59:05.839>
to allowing a motor vehicle operator to allowing a motor vehicle operator to - We'll also be adopting<00:59:10.960>
a <00:59:11.119>part <00:59:11.280>obstruction< - of a license adopting a part obstruction of a license plate<00:59:12.480>
is <00:59:12.640>
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/17/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And I often get questions from people around the country about how do we operate.
- like it sounds about how do we operate like it sounds great<00:34:45.919>
but <00:34:46.200>- we first get our authority you operate we first get our authority to<00:34:50.560>
operate <00- <01:13:01.360>
of <01:13:01.520>an uncalled for obstruction of an uncalled for obstruction- <01:28:06.280>
within All state and local operations within the state of Minnesota. - we first get our authority you operate we first get our authority to<00:34:50.560>
Keywords:
sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- it, but being a mandated obstruct it, but being a mandated reporter,<01:52:28.320>
how <01:52: - political subdivisions, governmental political subdivisions, governmental entities.<01:52:57.520
- But the placement of this could go unseen by many, and then are they operating in violation of this,
- But the placement of this could go unseen by many, and then are they operating in violation of this,
- But the placement of this could go unseen by many, and then are they operating in violation of this,
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will move that House File 2870 be re-referred to the Elections, Finance, and Government Operations
- objective investigations to promote the integrity of the Department of Education's programs and operations
- So under 9.14, it says no state employee may interfere or obstruct with the investigation. authorized
- Is it a criminal violation, or what is the penalty if they obstruct this?
- And should it be noted in here that it would be a violation of obstructing a legal process? Ms.
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not quite sure what line of sight is obstructed when the bus pulls the arms in.
- And leaves, there is no obstruction of sight. So the line of sight is not obstructed there.
- This can result in inefficiency, increased operations, and potential penalties for truck operators.
- It would authorize trucks to operate with...
- Operational.
Bills:
SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939
Keywords:
memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <02:17:58.639>
flight ceremony, the final operational flight ceremony, the final operational - <05:11:48.958>
is and uh a lot of this obstruction is and uh a lot of this obstruction is - ><05:59:10.320>
laughing for-profit prison operators are laughing for-profit prison operators - We're talking about regular operating budgets now, and the regular operating budgets, not what we had
- We're talking about regular operating budgets now, and the regular operating budgets, not what we had
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Crime of residential protesting established 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- as a sacred space not to be violated by disruptive or coercive activity, there are few bad actors operating
- So, for an example, were I out to go walk out into the middle of the street and just physically obstruct
- <00:09:51.160>
traffic, obstruct traffic, obstruct traffic, that's<00:09:52.640>a <00:09 - <00:31:43.080>
That's <00:31:43.280>why is an illegal obstruction. - That's why is an illegal obstruction.
Summary:
House File 2809 was taken up, and Representative Hudson moved the bill with a recommendation to the General Register. The committee adopted the author’s amendment A1, which changed the effective date from 2025 to 2026. Hudson described the bill as a narrow prohibition on protests at or around a person’s dwelling, arguing that homes deserve special protection from coercive or intimidating conduct and citing Supreme Court precedent on focused residential picketing. He said the bill would not apply to residences that also function as businesses or public meeting places and emphasized that it would apply equally to private citizens and public officials.
Several members raised constitutional and drafting concerns. Representative Curran said the bill appeared too broad and could sweep in lawful expressive activity, including people standing on their own property with signs, and questioned whether it would survive constitutional scrutiny. Representative Pinto argued the bill either duplicates existing criminal laws or goes beyond the conduct Hudson described, stressing that the law should focus on conduct rather than the label of protest. Representative Bentele and Representative Hollins asked for clearer definitions of “protest,” “residence,” and whether the bill would reach sidewalks, streets, Airbnbs, and other public or mixed-use spaces. Representative Watson noted existing laws on targeted residential picketing, harassment, and stalking and asked what gap the bill was meant to fill.
Hudson responded that the bill was intended to address coercive, disruptive activity and said he was open to amendments to clarify that constitutionally protected activity in places where a person has a right to be would not be affected. He argued that current laws are not always enforced consistently and that the bill would clarify legislative intent for law enforcement and prosecutors. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill itself, after members and the author indicated a willingness to continue working on the language.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SWAT teams, for health needs, for certain types of undercover operations, and so forth.
- We are not trying to change how law enforcement has traditionally operated.
- And so we have seen obstruction after obstruction after obstruction, and that has helped delay this project
- And so we have seen obstruction after obstruction after obstruction, and that has helped delay this project
- This is what we're going to do to further operations in the municipalities.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a roll call, a moment of silence for the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The body then handled routine matters and confirmations, including Julia Montgomery as General Counsel for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, Dr. Brenda Lewis, and Gabriela Orozco Gonzalez to the State Board of Education, and George Cardona as Chief Trial Counsel for the State Bar. All of those appointments were confirmed, with some no votes from a few members on the education and legal confirmations.
The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 111 on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia; SCR 129 naming part of Highway 152 the Rusty Arraes Highway; SCR 169 proclaiming October 2026 as Women’s Small Business Month; and SCR 173 designating May 2026 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month. Senators spoke in support of fairgrounds as community, agricultural, and emergency-response assets. The Senate also welcomed Cal Lutheran University students, faculty, and staff to the gallery.
A large number of policy bills were then taken up and mostly passed, covering procurement, elections, education, privacy, housing, transportation, labor, and health care. Among the measures approved were SB 1154 on best-value procurement for community college projects, SB 1369 on judicial recall safeguards, SB 1048 creating a climate literacy seal, SB 1106 shortening data broker deletion timelines, SB 1408 authorizing a Contra Costa transportation tax measure, SB 1172 on local tax-sharing transparency, SB 1383 protecting local labor standards in density bonus projects, SB 1223 on competitive bidding at fairs, SB 1344 extending anti-SLAPP protections to certain housing-related projects, SB 1371 limiting solid waste contract force majeure clauses during labor disputes, SB 908 on residential window replacement permits, SB 1272 on remedies for preexisting home code violations, SB 1406 targeting the “Montana tax loophole,” SB 1238 on HOA transparency, SB 868 on plug-in balcony solar, SB 903 restricting unlicensed AI psychotherapy advertising, SB 950 on early-onset Alzheimer’s coverage, SB 874 on Medi-Cal behavioral health oversight, SB 1049 on corrected health care claims, SB 1067 on early math screening, SB 1202 on Medi-Cal outreach, SB 944 on acupuncture coverage, SB 957 on notice for federal subpoenas to social media companies, SB 959 on wildfire-related school closures, SB 988 on auto glass insurance practices, and SB 1000 on AI content transparency. Most passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few dissenting votes from members who objected to procurement, labor, privacy, or tax-related provisions.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-EIG Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- minimum term and anytime they um operate minimum term and anytime they um operate they<00:21:00.559
- Servants in connection with their performance of a governmental function.
- Obstruction of justice, obstructing government operations, and harassment by stalking are all measures
- It goes into a little bit of detail into operations and operational concerns that we have.
- Um, we've actually operating right now.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Texas election code sets forth the requirements related to a plan for a central count station operation
- added in 1985 to the election code, the only requirement was to have a written plan for the orderly operation
- procedures if there is an unsuccessful test, the date, time and place for central counting station operations
- If it gets to be a third time, then they're going to be classified as a Bad operator and the Secretary
- I think that people who do intentionally obstruct supply distribution for an election and cause voters
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 041 Feb 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- away governmental imunity. away governmental imunity.
- Senate Bill 217, governmental immunity, Colorado governmental immunity has changed.
- Senate Bill 217, governmental<01:41:29.199>
immunity, <01:41:29.920>Colorado governmental - immunity, Colorado governmental immunity, Colorado governmental<01:41:30.800>
immunity <01:41: - 31.280>
immunity governmental immunity immunity governmental immunity immunity has<01:41:33.040
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the February 20, 2026 journal, and then moved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 85, concerning military protection orders in domestic violence cases, and Senate Bill 25, concerning land survey monumentation, were both adopted on the consent calendar and later reported out as amended and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The chamber also briefly recognized the Denver Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and welcomed a visiting family member of a sergeant during moments of personal privilege.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state court remedy for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement. Senators Weissman and Gonzalez supported the bill, arguing it is meant to protect constitutional rights and provide a civil remedy when those rights are violated. Senator Gonzalez urged a strong vote in favor, while Senator Weissman explained the bill’s scope and later supported amendments as technical or clarifying changes.
Two amendments to SB 5 were debated at length and both were defeated. Amendment L004, offered by Senator Baisley, would have required that a violation be done “knowingly and intentionally”; supporters argued it would add fairness and guard against frivolous claims, while opponents said it would raise the burden for injured people and was unnecessary because the bill already concerns federal constitutional rights. Amendment L005, offered by Senator Lon, would have barred claims where the plaintiff provoked the conduct; supporters said it would protect self-defense and limit abuse of the bill, while opponents called it victim-blaming and said it would undermine accountability. Both amendments failed on voice votes, and debate on the bill continued.