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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- voting against this. voting against this.
- ask one more question before we vote? ask one more question before we vote?
- voting on? Yes. Senator Waters. voting on? Yes. Senator Waters.
- Um, but my personal opinion is that if we're voting on this the way it is, I'm going to vote no.
- vote uh may not be a long time.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I vote yes. our hands in the pie too. So with that, I vote aye. Thank you. Representative Bolt?
- A voice vote on the motion, please. All right. A voice vote. A voice vote on the motion, please.
- And with that, I vote aye. Thank you. And with that, I vote aye. Thank you.
- vote present today.
- to them so I vote yes today being able to vote no on the floor if it does not get fixed.
Keywords:
SNAP, nutrition assistance, fast food, vitamins, waiver, food policy, municipal planning, homeowner association, building permits, single-family home, property rights, design standards, development fees, municipalities, infrastructure, public services, annual reporting, property development, tourism improvement area, TIA
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/2/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- legal fees under the P00 resolution that was adopted by this committee on February 6, 2025, when the vote
- Item 13.4 provides a 68-vote standard for two motions that can come up on the floor: one is to adjourn
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of <00:10:39.279>68 house by the vote of 68 house by the vote of 68
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Fine: BY YOUR VOTE SB 1760 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
- BY YOUR VOTE CS FOR SB 1202 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
- BY YOUR VOTE CS FOR SB 312 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
- THE LAW THAT WAS VOTED ON PROTECTS AN EMPLOYEE.
- BY YOUR VOTE CS FOR SENATE BILL 440 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation (2-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Senator, thank you so much for this bill, and I appreciate it and glad to vote. very proud to vote
- And I vote... I'm going to go back to Senator Wheeler wants to explain his vote.
- And Senator Elkins would like to explain his vote. Thank you, Mr. Chair. The reason I voted...
- Senate Bill 99 is reported favorably. to vote Yes Mr chair I'd like to cast an to vote Yes Mr chair I'd
- And Senator Elkins would like to explain his vote. Thank you, Mr. Chair. The reason I voted...
Keywords:
Roll Call 00:13
Approval of Minutes 00:44
SB 99 Discussion 03:30
SB 99 Vote 12:45
Administrative Regs 17:56, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and heard a personal privilege statement praising Transportation Cabinet staff for helping a constituent obtain a Kentucky Uniform ID in time to board a cruise. The chair also recognized special guests and noted a page for the day. The main bill taken up was Senate Bill 99, with a committee substitute adopted before discussion.
Senate Bill 99, sponsored by Senator Douglas, would strengthen Kentucky’s distracted-driving laws by prohibiting the use of personal communication devices to write, send, or read texts while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for emergency or public safety use and certain reporting or medical situations. The committee substitute clarified that GPS use remains allowed, including for younger drivers, and the bill also bars anyone under 18 from using a device in any manner while driving, sets a $100 fine with no points, and imposes a 90-day license revocation for minors. Supportive testimony and comments emphasized pedestrian and roadway safety, the dangers of distracted driving, and the bill’s alignment with existing CDL-related restrictions.
After discussion, the committee voted on Senate Bill 99 by roll call and reported it favorably with the committee substitute attached. Members explaining their votes said the measure would save lives, reflected practices already used in trucking and bus operations, and was a reasonable enforcement approach similar to prior seat belt laws. The committee then received an informational update on five Transportation Cabinet administrative regulations, which were described as updates for federal compliance, signage standards, truck weight-limit renumbering, an OHV pilot program extension, and expanded electronic review of title applications; no substantive objections were raised. The meeting concluded with discussion of adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy Committee 2/19/25 - Part 2
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Falconer votes aye. Representative Gordon votes no. Representative Greene votes aye.
- Representative Hill votes aye. Representative Keeler votes aye. Representative Lawrence votes aye.
- Representative Dippel votes no. Representative Falconer votes aye. Representative Gordon votes no.
- Representative Greene votes aye. Representative Hill votes aye. Representative Keeler votes aye.
- Roach votes yes. yes Gordon I yes Gordon I green<00:41:00.000>
votes green votes green votes no
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance - 03/04/2026
Ethics And Internal Governance
Transcript Highlights:
- I vote aye. I think you have enough aye votes, and your vote is... I'll be a nay on it.
- We have enough votes to move the bill. The bill moves to the floor.
- I vote aye. I have enough aye votes. How do you vote?
- I vote aye. We have enough aye votes. How do you vote? I'm a nay on it only because I think.
- I vote aye. I have enough I vote. How do you vote? I'm a nay on it.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance met for its first meeting of the year on March 4 at noon, with Chair Shelley Mayer and Ranking Member Steve Rhoads emphasizing a collegial approach and a shared interest in transparency, efficiency, and effective government. The committee then considered several ethics and lobbying-related bills.
On S-374, relating to lobbying for the confirmation of persons to state office, Senator Rhoads raised concern that the bill could chill individual citizens from sending emails or letters about nominees if such activity triggered lobbyist registration. The chair said the bill was intended to target organizations and entities spending significant time and money to influence nominations, and noted the sponsor might refine the language. The bill was moved forward, with Mayer voting aye and Rhoads voting nay.
The committee also advanced S-224A, which would raise the threshold for small not-for-profits subject to lobbying reporting requirements from $5,000 to $10,000, and S4039A, which would prohibit certain persons from receiving compensation for legal, consulting, or similar work for industrial development agencies, economic assistance corporations, or state and local authorities, while also addressing consultant disclosure. Rhoads supported S-224A and opposed S4039A. Finally, the committee approved S5843, which would require all lobbying filings to be submitted electronically; Rhoads opposed it, saying filing rules should allow as many compliance options as possible, while Mayer said most filers can already do so electronically. All bills were moved to the floor, and the meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Tuscaloosa County Legislation Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Tuscaloosa County Legislation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2026-04-07
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair votes aye. Co-chair Keagle votes aye. Co-chair O'Driscoll votes no.
- Representative Buck votes aye. Representative Cha votes aye. Representative Davids votes no.
- Chair votes aye. Co-chair Keagle votes aye. Co-chair O'Driscoll votes no.
- Representative Buck votes aye. Representative Cha votes aye. Representative Davids votes no.
- Chair votes aye. Co-chair Keagle votes aye. Co-chair O'Driscoll votes no.
Keywords:
data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:58:23.440>
on vote thank you chair members voting on vote thank you chair members voting - Chair, for the vote. Thank you, Chair. Members voting on SP 1422, SD 1.
- Any members voting no?
- If not, Vice Chair, for the vote. any members voting no any with any members voting no any with reservation
- Any members voting no? No vote. Any with reservations? Thank you, Chair.
Summary:
The Committee on Health heard testimony on several bills. On SB 1441, which would repeal the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System from HHSC to the Department of Health, the Department of Health said it strongly supports the measure and requested clarifying amendments. HHSC/Oahu Region also supported the bill and said it had no objection to the department’s amendments. In response to questions, witnesses said the agencies have been working on an MOU to support transfers of long-term care patients to Leahi, with the current goal being about 10 to 15 patients, but transfers would occur only as space and staffing allow; one patient was reportedly being admitted at the time, and the process was described as slow and case-by-case.
The committee then heard SB 1443 on payment rates for state hospital patients and related Department of Health services. The hospital administrator said the bill would allow rates above Medicaid for community or foster-home placements if patients cannot be placed at Leahi or elsewhere, and would set Medicaid-level reimbursement for outside medical services used by state hospital patients. He said at least one provider was interested in offering services at that rate and that the population involved is largely non-ambulatory long-term care patients. Members asked about availability and training, and the witness said special training could be provided.
SB 1322, a broad mental health bill, drew mixed testimony. The Department of Law Enforcement supported giving crisis-intervention-trained officers more discretion to transport people to medical care instead of arresting them. The Attorney General supported the bill but recommended revisions to emergency-transport language and restoring liability protections. HHSC and Queens Hospital supported the overall goal but sought amendments to preserve the mental health emergency worker role in decision-making and to avoid negative impacts on emergency departments. The Disability Rights Center and ACLU opposed parts of the bill, arguing that it weakens due process, reduces protections in involuntary treatment and transport, and should retain a three-person treatment panel rather than reduce it to one. A Queens representative said the current program works well and reported that more than 90% of MH1 cases once went to hospitals, but that figure has dropped to about 60-70%, with about 20% now diverted to community settings or the behavioral health crisis center. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/26 - Part 7
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- hope you all vote yes. hope you all vote yes.
- Please vote yes. Representative Liebling: Thank you, members. Vote green.
- Please vote yes. great bill. Please vote yes. Representative<00:02:26.760>
Liebling. - Vote green.
- Burkel votes aye.
Summary:
The House first took House File 719, the capital investment or bonding bill, from the table and reconsidered its third reading so a technical correction could be made. An amendment to fix the project scope was adopted, and the bill was then read and debated as amended. Supporters described it as a good bonding bill and urged a yes vote, while the final roll call passed the bill overwhelmingly, 122 ayes to 11 nays, with its title agreed to.
The chamber then considered a motion to suspend the rules and bring up House File 5149, described as a clone of a Senate-passed comprehensive ICE response package. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect immigrant communities and sensitive spaces such as schools, hospitals, child care centers, and courthouses, and to require accountability and limit masked federal agents. Opponents said the bill misdiagnosed the problem, would create no-go zones, burden public employees, and improperly interfere with federal law enforcement. The motion failed on a roll call, 67 ayes to 63 nays.
Next, the House considered an urgency motion for House File 1849, a proposed constitutional amendment to impose a two-term limit on the offices of governor and lieutenant governor beginning with candidates elected in 2026. Supporters said it had moved through committee and should be a free vote; opponents said it was not urgent and would not take effect until 2030. The motion to suspend the rules and advance the amendment failed, 64 ayes to 69 nays. The House then adjourned until the following Monday morning.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families May 11th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- vote on abortion laws, you would not have the votes to pass this bill out of committee. adolescent gynecology
- vote on abortion laws, you would not have the votes to pass this bill out of committee.
- I too will be voting my district, which overwhelmingly voted against Amendment 3.
- I will not be voting my district. I'll be voting for the children.
- By a vote of 12 ayes and 4 noes, you have voted Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 999 due pass.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- For all those reasons, I am voting up on this bill.
- I would like to ask everybody on this committee to vote against this bill.
- So I would just ask everyone to please vote no. Now.
- So I would just ask everyone to please vote no.
- So please vote no on this. Thank you. Any further debate?
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably.
The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Media Availability following adjournment of 2025 session 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- want to address it, but their votes want to address it, but their votes don't<00:02:45.360>
show - So, we did have votes. We only had 70.
- So, you're going to need Democratic votes, is what we always do.
- Here in this tied situation, we need 68 votes.
- They're reluctant, needless to say, to put up those votes.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 11th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And by your vote, SB 800 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, SB 1228 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, SB 1162 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, SB 1162 is reported favorably.
- Unless a senator requests a separate vote on an individual appointee, we will take one vote on all these
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources considered several environmental and infrastructure bills, most of them sponsored or presented by Senator McLean, along with measures on stormwater, wastewater, brownfields, marine facilities, and a confirmation package. SB 492 on mitigation banking would allow mitigation credits to be purchased outside an impact area when local credits are unavailable, with distance-based multipliers and a statutory credit release schedule; Senator Smith raised concerns about how far credits could be moved from the impacted ecosystem, while supporters said the bill would preserve net environmental benefit and provide predictability. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no.
SB 800 would update Florida’s battery recycling program and require manufacturers to support more robust recycling and disposal information, prompted by testimony from waste, recycling, and industry groups describing truck, landfill, and facility fires caused by batteries. SB 1228 would advance a spring restoration project for Kentucky Springs and the Santa Fe spring flows by allowing JEA to amend a compliance plan to deliver more than 35 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it was reported favorably without debate. SB 796 would create a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic tanks, and SB 736 would update the Brownfields program with technical changes, revised definitions, and a change allowing smaller ownership interests to participate in cleanup efforts; both were reported favorably after supportive testimony.
SB 810 on stormwater management required annual inspections of local government waterways and drainage works before hurricane season, motivated by flooding after recent storms. Senators Harrell and Smith questioned who would be responsible for inspections and repairs, the scope of structures covered, and the fiscal impact, and the sponsor said the bill would be refined to better define responsibilities and possibly narrow the scope to higher-risk infrastructure. The bill drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Stormwater Association, but also strong support from senators who emphasized the need for better preparedness; it was reported favorably. SB 1162 on water access facilities would add a clean marine manufacturer designation, provide a lease fee discount, and include parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers in the grant program; it was reported favorably. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of five Florida Inland Navigation District appointees, and Senator DeSantis? no, Senator DeCeglie recorded affirmative votes on SB 492, SB 800, and SB 1228 before adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- At SB 327, vote change: Ta from no to not voting. All right. So, updated vote count, 8-0.
- Ta: Not voting. Wallis: No. Zbur: Not voting. Thank you, members. Thank you. Aye.
- Taw, not voting. Wallace? No. Wallace not voting. Zabur. Not voting. Not voting.
- Patterson: Not voting. Burner: Aye. Calderon: Not voting. Chen: No. Davies...
- Patterson: Not voting. Burner: Aye. Calderon: Not voting. Chen: No.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, clean energy, and consumer access. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection and accountability measure, while utilities and industry groups raised concerns about municipalization language and data-request procedures. After discussion about the scope of the bill and existing guardrails from prior legislation, the committee voted SB 327 out on a due pass as amended basis to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later updated to 12-2.
SB 1350, a hydrogen bill, would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen in turbines. The author and supporters said it would help California meet clean energy goals, support the Lancaster hydrogen project, and create jobs, while opponents, especially environmental groups, warned about NOx emissions, the risk of paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on feedstocks and delivery. Members discussed amendments already taken and the need for continued work on environmental protections; the committee passed the bill 14-0 to Natural Resources.
SB 868 would create a framework for plug-in or balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar, with safety standards and a cap on system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar, while utilities and some others raised safety and backfeed concerns and asked for more review through existing interconnection processes. The author and witnesses said the devices are small, non-exporting, and covered by safety certifications; the committee approved the bill 17-0, later updated to 18-0, and sent it to Appropriations.
SB 1233 would require additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related information in existing reports to help inform rates and affordability. Utilities opposed the measure as duplicative of existing proceedings and potentially delay-inducing, while supporters said it would improve transparency for ratepayers. The committee passed SB 1233 10-3 to Appropriations. The committee also dispensed with the consent calendar, passing the remaining consent items, including SB 925, SB 667, SB 952, SB 742, SB 929, SB 943, and SB 1138, and noted that SB 905 had been pulled from the agenda.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-10-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in favor of House Bill 682, vote aye. All those opposed, vote nay.
- vote aye. All those opposed, vote nay. vote aye. All those opposed, vote nay.
- Uh, we are ready for the vote. All those in favor of the bill, vote aye.
- Explain my vote. the committee sub vote aye. Those the committee sub vote aye.
- register a yes vote on House Bill 607. register a yes vote on House Bill 607.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote.
- Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote.
- Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote. Vice Chair, for the vote. Okay, any reservations? Any no's?
- Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote.
- <00:29:46.480>
okay seeing none Vice chair for a vote okay seeing none Vice chair for a vote
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services heard a series of gubernatorial nominations and board appointments, mostly to health-related advisory councils and commissions. Nominees testified briefly about their backgrounds and reasons for serving, including Melanie Lao for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Asana Saragosa Torres and Jessica Stevens for the State Council on Mental Health; several nominees for the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, including S. Brian, Jacob Pelo, Patrick Winfield Lougher, Dr. An Young, Marin Anka, and Kenneth Faria; Roxanne Row for the Hawaii County Health Planning Council; Lewis Johnson and Susie Schulberg for the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs; Mariah Nicholls and Evan Nakatsuka for the State Rehabilitation Council; and Co Woly for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation board. Testimony in support came from the Department of Health, the Executive Office on Aging, the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and other individuals and organizations, with several nominees emphasizing lived experience, rural health access, mental health advocacy, EMS experience, or community service.
One nomination, GM 522 for Melanie Lao, drew favorable comments about her qualifications and written responses. GM 572, Roxanne Row’s nomination to the Hawaii County Health Planning Council, was the only item that raised concern because the committee had not received her questionnaire answers directly; after questioning, the chair deferred decision-making on that nomination until March 5 pending receipt of the answers. The committee also noted a title correction for GM 548, changing the reference from an advisory board to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee.
At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to advise and consent on all nominations except GM 572, which was deferred. The adopted recommendations covered GM 522, 523, 525, 526, 540, 541, 548, 575, 576, 577, 579, 629, 630, 631, and 633. The meeting then adjourned after congratulating the nominees and inviting them to remain for a group photo.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #24
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote count in the Senate was 17-12, I believe.
- Madam Chair, the HB 2305 vote count was 21-8 and 1. The HB 2305 vote count was 21-8 and 1.
- It does still prohibit anybody but a citizen from voting.
- It still requires voter ID to vote.
- The early voting sites are different.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I vote for AB 1454. Thank you.
- I respectfully ask for an aye vote on AB 1391. That passes into a vote. That passes into a vote.
- Not voting. Maricucci not voting. Hover. Mover aye. Addis? Aye. Alvarez? Aye. Bonta? Castillo?
- I Bonta not voting Bonta not voting Castillo Castillo I Garcia no respectfully Garcia.
- No, respectfully Garcia no Lowenthal Lowenthal not voting Patel Patel not voting 2-4.