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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker is prepared to rule.
- This ruling that happened in 2025 on the involved case is one such ruling.
- This ruling that happened in 2025 on the involved case is one such ruling.
- It is the ruling that the court made and the implications of that ruling that this bill focuses on.
- This ruling that happened in 2025 on the involved case is one such ruling.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1.
The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4.
The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 6 of Rule 20.
- The rules are suspended. affirmative. The rules are suspended.
- </c> suspend the rules and pass HR6267. suspend the rules and pass HR6267.
- Protection Advisory Committee or ACPAC. Protection Advisory Committee or ACPAC.
- She served on the agriculture<07:59:31.600><c> committee</c> agriculture committee agriculture committee
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 27 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of Committee.
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
- The Committee on Rules and the committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
- Rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of committee.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and local matters. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions commending the Sleep Apnea Awareness Initiative for recognizing March 2026 as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and celebrating the commissioning of the USS Massachusetts; the House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions. The House also concurred with a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Department employee, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition on condominium conversions of co-owned two-unit buildings to the Committee on Housing.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures for Somerville’s affordable housing trust, property tax exemptions in Swampscott and Arlington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, a Lexington parkland exchange, and a charter for the town of Orange. The House ordered these bills to a third reading. It also passed to be enacted two engrossed bills: one waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, and another authorizing DCAMM to convey parcels of land in Brockton.
Later, the House took up additional third-reading bills and passed them to be engrossed, including another Boston police age-waiver bill and a bill allowing Sean Duffy to take the firefighter civil service exam despite the maximum age requirement. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn to Wednesday at 11 a.m. in formal session, and notice of a Democratic caucus at noon.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Jun 18th, 2026
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to begin with item B, consideration of emergency rules. Thank you. Perfect.
- We're going to begin with item B, consideration of emergency rules.
- change, this emergency rule change.
- And without objection, the proposed emergency rules reviewed and approved.
- Any questions from the committee? Seeing none, what's the will of the committee? I have a motion.
Committee:
All ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Summary:
The Executive Subcommittee met and first considered an emergency rule from the Department of Education amending consolidation and annexation rules to implement Act 919 of 2025 and Act 157 of the 2026 fiscal session. Department staff explained the change was needed to support newly detached isolated school districts while avoiding financial hardship for the parent districts by preserving declining-enrollment funding, local tax revenue, and using existing unused department funds rather than new appropriations. Senator Irvin emphasized the policy background and financial mechanics, and the committee reviewed and approved the emergency rule without objection, effective upon adjournment of the Legislative Council meeting on June 19, 2026.
The committee then approved an emergency rule from the Department of Human Services allowing hospitals to open separate adolescent substance use disorder units and receive payment for residential services provided to adolescents. Senator Irvin requested the item be brought to the Public Health committee for an update, and the rule was approved without objection, also effective June 19, 2026. The committee next heard a waiver request from Whitehall for cooperative purchasing over $1 million for construction services tied to a specific vendor and system; the athletic director said the vendor had a strong track record and the project would begin in late August 2026 and finish in November 2026. The waiver was approved on motion.
In the director’s report, the committee adopted the same per diem, mileage, and expense allocations for the coming fiscal year, noting committees had not spent their full allocations. It also approved a motion to cancel the July 2026 Legislative Council meeting because of scheduling conflicts, while allowing subcommittees to meet in July only for items with imminent need; any July subcommittee actions will be final and reported to the full council at its August 21, 2026 meeting.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Three - Thursday, March 5
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill has been through three different committees between rules and two different committees between
- This bill has been through three different committees between rules and two different committees between
- I actually voted on it in Rules Committee, and I was given a little bit of a synopsis for it right before
- I actually voted on it in Rules Committee, and I was given a little bit of a synopsis for it right before
- This bill passed out of committee 13 to 0 and out of rules 11 to 0.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So the referral is to Rules. The Senate, or the recommendation is to Rules.
- So the referral is to rules. The Senate, or the recommendation is to rules.
- Madam Chair, I move the proposed substitute receiving a do pass recommendation be sent to the Rules Committee
- Madam Chair, I move the bill receive a do pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee.
- Madam Chair, I move the bill receive a do pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee.
Summary:
The Labor and Commerce Committee held public hearings and later executive action on several bills. Senate Bill 6158, by request of L&I, would update factory-built housing and commercial structure rules to incorporate International Code Council standards and allow qualified third-party inspectors approved by L&I; the sponsor said it would make modular housing inspections more efficient and cost-effective, and L&I supported it with a requested technical amendment and no fiscal impact. Senate Bill 6197 would separate plumbing discipline standards for residential and nonresidential work, allowing suspension after five infractions in five years for nonresidential violations while keeping the current three-in-36-month standard for residential work; supporters from mechanical contractors, union plumbers, and a plumbing advisory board member said it would curb unlicensed work and unsafe practices, while opponents from contractor groups and some plumbing businesses argued it was too punitive, did not adequately distinguish commercial service from construction, and should be refined. L&I said it needed time to implement and asked for a later effective date.
During executive session, the committee adopted a proposed substitute and advanced Senate Bill 5437, which voids noncompetition covenants, with a delayed effective date and other conforming changes; some Republicans opposed it as too broad. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 6117, which would extend PERC jurisdiction and state collective-bargaining protections if federal labor law no longer applies, after rejecting an amendment that would have narrowed coverage further. Senate Bill 5852, dealing with immigrant worker protections during federal I-9 inspections, advanced after the committee rejected an amendment to remove the private right of action. Senate Bill 5847, on workers’ compensation medical care and treatment access, advanced with an amendment removing penalty provisions and another adding claims manager positions; the bill was sent to Ways and Means. Senate Bills 6067 and 6136 also advanced, the former changing workers’ compensation health benefit calculations and the latter requiring L&I to publish actuarially indicated industrial insurance rates.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6302, which would address misclassification in finishing trades on public works by limiting contractors and subcontractors to no more than two independent contractors on covered finishing work such as drywall, flooring, tile, painting, and glazier work, with violators treated as employees for prevailing wage and workers’ compensation purposes. Supporters from building trades and pipefitters said the bill would reduce misclassification, protect workers, and level the playing field; opponents from general contractors and contractor associations said it would effectively ban legitimate independent contractors, reduce flexibility on public projects, and hurt small businesses. L&I said it had clarifying questions about how the cap would apply and asked for more specificity.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have read and approved
- Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed House
- House Bill 499 will refer to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
- House Bill 507, 508, 509, and 510 referred to the Judiciary Rules Administration Committee for printing
- House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee will meet Wednesday, January 21st.
Summary:
The House convened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal from the previous legislative day. In committee reports, several measures were printed and referred: House Joint Memorial 9, House Resolution 19, House Concurrent Resolution 22, and House Bills 499 through 506 were assigned to the appropriate standing committees or calendars. Later, House Bills 507 through 510 were also introduced and referred for printing, including a transportation bill on vehicle inspections, a government transparency and ethics bill, and other technical or policy measures.
The House also took up House Resolution 20, a State Affairs Committee resolution condemning political violence, honoring victims, and urging Idahoans to reject political violence. During announcements, members noted the Chief Justice’s scheduled address, a birthday recognition for the Sergeant at Arms, a gallery introduction, and an invitation to a legislative reception hosted by the Idaho Association of Building Officials. Committee meeting schedules for the week were also read into the record.
Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan addressed the House on the state of Idaho’s judiciary, emphasizing fiscal restraint, rising caseloads, treatment courts, mediation, access to justice, courthouse modernization, security concerns, cybersecurity threats, and civic education efforts. He highlighted the judiciary’s use of existing resources, the importance of peer support in mental health courts, and ongoing collaboration with counties and the legislature. The House responded appreciatively, and then adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Fifth order of business is reports of committees.
- Senator Wisenberg votes aye. pursuant to rule 40.7. pursuant to rule 40.7.
- </c> pursuant to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. pursuant to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr.
- </c> pursuant to Rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. pursuant to Rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr.
- </c> a skeleton crew to move committee a skeleton crew to move committee reports. reports. reports.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee is going to hear House Bill 95.
- Chair and members of the committee.
- As part of that process, the board's rules committee would convene in an open and transparent manner
- committee, along with the board, will approach publication of these rules with an emphasis on fairness
- And then once those rules have been promulgated, RLD would then enforce those rules. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate House Judiciary
Keywords:
cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer
Summary:
The committee first briefly discussed House Bill 95, which would create an additional judgeship in the Second Judicial District. Members noted it was being aligned with the Senate version so the House and Senate bills would match. An amendment was adopted to also include the new First Judicial District judgeship that had been added earlier in the session, and the bill then received a do pass recommendation as amended.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 23, which would require school districts and charter schools to adopt and implement policies banning wireless communication devices during the school day, with exceptions for educational purposes, emergencies, and health care needs. The sponsors and Public Education Department officials said the bill was intended to reduce classroom distractions, improve student focus and mental health, and support teachers, and the Office of Broadband explained that $1 million from an existing education technology fund would help schools implement storage solutions such as lockers or pouches. Supporters included representatives from New Mexico Kids Can, Albuquerque Public Schools, and the Higher Education Department; there was no opposition testimony.
Committee members raised concerns about the bill’s definition of “school day,” the three-year phase-in, local control, and whether the funding and storage requirements were necessary. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to strike Section 4, which contained the phase-in schedule, and then voted to report the bill do pass as amended. Members also discussed whether the bill should be more direct and immediate, but sponsors said the phased approach and funding were intended to improve chances of passage and implementation.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 246, which would add licensure and inspection requirements for massage therapy establishments to address safety, sanitation, and concerns about illegal activity such as prostitution and human trafficking. The sponsor and Regulation and Licensing Department said the bill would close a regulatory gap and allow inspections of establishments, while the massage therapy industry supported the rulemaking being left to the board. Members questioned the breadth of the bill, including inspection timing, the impact on legitimate businesses, and language that could unintentionally bar people from licensure for past conduct. The committee worked through amendments to narrow those provisions, including adding “for compensation” and limiting certain denial language to conduct after the bill’s effective date, and the sponsor accepted those changes.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- For the past couple of interims, this committee has adopted Joint Rule 211.
- or the committee chairman follows the rule on the front end, so folks aren't getting the bills that
- rule of 90.
- rule of 90.
- rule of 90.
Committee:
Joint Employee Benefits Programs Committee
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Suspension of rules.
- In accordance with Senate Rule 28B, I move to suspend Senate Rules 2J, 8A, and 8B, and notwithstanding
- And so since we're not, we are amending all the rules and not taking this to committee for public comment
- So sorry, read the rules. Go, we're back on. So sorry. Read the rules.
- Monday, February 2nd, Rules Committee, 1 p.m. in Caucus Room 1. Federalism is not meeting.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items recorded in the transcript.
The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which was converted from a concurrent resolution to a Senate resolution and brought forward under a suspension of rules. The resolution condemned Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract, clarify, and resign. Senators debated whether the resolution was a necessary public safety response or a politically motivated stunt, with supporters arguing Mays’ remarks endangered officers and opponents saying the resolution misquoted her and was being rushed without committee review or public input. A floor amendment was adopted, and after extended debate the Senate passed SR 1036 on a 17-13 vote.
After the resolution vote, the Senate briefly returned to personal privileges, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education, and then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026. The transcript does not show any other bill final actions beyond the SR 1036 vote and the routine referral and reporting of other measures.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Standing committees, without objection. Reports standing committees.
- Suspension rules.
- And so since we're not, we are amending all the rules and not taking this to committee for public comment
- Read the rules. Go. We're back on. So sorry. Read the rules. Go.
- All right, Monday, February 2nd, Rules Committee 1 p.m. in Caucus Room 1.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of a committee: The Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred
- Report of a committee: The Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred
- Report of the committee: The Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was
- The Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred a Senate order
- Lovely for the committee. Question comes on suspension of the rules. Senator Feeney has moved.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Children, Youth and Family Services REVISED: HB3637 - Added Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Children, Youth and Family Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, committee. Thank you for the work you've done. Thank you, committee. You ready?
- Chair, thank you, committee.
- of the oversight committee.
- And listen, this committee is a unique committee. I love Representative Blancett.
- This committee is a unique committee. I love Representative Blancett.
Bills:
HB3131 , HB3380 , HB3502 , HB3552 , HB3849 , HB3886 , HB3907 , HB4201 , HB4302 , HB3448 , HB3409 , HB4095 , HB3637
Committee:
House Children, Youth and Family Services
Keywords:
homelessness, shelter standards, safety, accountability, state funding, local governance, regulation, Oklahoma Homeless Shelter Safety and Accountability Act, foster care, child welfare, Department of Human Services, educational opportunities, employment support, technology in child welfare, faith-based organizations, self-sufficiency, financial literacy, HB3502, Oklahoma, children's code
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- March 30th, 20126, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports to Senate Concurrent Resolution 128.
- Senate Bills 1446 and 1447 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
- Senate Bills 1446 and 1447 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
- the amendments thereto will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
- to the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the journal, and moved through routine orders before taking up committee reports, gubernatorial messages, House messages, and first and second reading calendars. Several bills were advanced, including appropriations measures and enrolled bills transmitted to the House, Governor, or Secretary of State. The chamber then proceeded to third reading and final action on a series of bills, with debate focused largely on budget priorities, Medicaid, firearms preemption, medical education funding, rural health, and kratom regulation.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 1420, creating a dedicated funding source for medical education beginning in 2028; Senate Bill 1430, strengthening state firearms preemption enforcement and authorizing penalties and injunctions against local violations; Senate Bill 1432, an appropriation for Health and Welfare indirect support and related modernization items; Senate Bill 1433, a large Medicaid enhancement budget with discussion of MMIS procurement, estate recovery, program integrity, hospital assessment fund alignment, and population/cost growth; Senate Bill 1434, the Division of Welfare budget reflecting SNAP administrative cost changes and Medicaid eligibility system updates; Senate Bill 1437, an appropriation for Idaho State Police tied to DNA collection for sexual battery and domestic violence offenses; Senate Bill 1439, delaying a school facilities model report deadline to 2027; and Senate Bill 1264 as amended, creating a rural health transformation account and legislative oversight committee for federal rural health funds. Most of these measures passed on party-line or split votes, while SB 1437 and SB 1439 passed unanimously.
The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 1264, where supporters said the bill would give the Legislature oversight over already-awarded federal rural health money and help ensure sustainable uses, while opponents argued it would deepen federal debt and create a process that could still leave control with the executive branch. Another major debate was on Senate Bill 1418, the kratom consumer protection bill, which would restrict sales to adults 21 and older, set product limits and labeling standards, and allow inspections and enforcement against synthetic or adulterated products. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and harm-reduction measure; opponents raised concerns about warrantless inspections, lack of pharmacy board support, and whether the bill would effectively normalize kratom. The transcript ends during continued debate on SB 1418, before a final vote is taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House panel hears bill proposing constitutional amendment to return surpluses to taxpayers 2/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-20 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of the Committee on Committees, the following senators are appointed to the committee of conference
- So, the Judiciary's Advisory Committee on the Rules of Probate Procedure asked that they be repealed.
- </c> committee also agreed upon. committee also agreed upon.
- </c> for those rules. for those rules.
- I'd like to thank the committee committee committee for<02:18:41.679><c> uh</c><02:18:41.800><c> handling
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Wednesday, February 4
- I move that the rules be waived and C.S. for C.S.
- I move that the rules be waived and C.S. for C.S.
- on the committee, but I would ask you and...
- I also never saw this bill in my committee stops.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, everyone, to the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.
- an order in regard to that ruling.
- Chairman and committee.
- Chairman and committee.
- Perk, welcome to the committee.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jul 22nd, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- the many things happening in the building today, we are going to adhere strictly to the three-minute rule
- to pass all home rule petitions and ideally ban these poisons from our Commonwealth.
- to report all six home rule petitions favorably.
- I strongly support Lincoln's home rule petition and all the other home rule petitions that are up for
- I'm here from Topsfield to support the home rule petitions that are on the docket today.