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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment.
- The 14th Amendment guarantees that everyone born here is recognized as a full citizen, The 14th Amendment
- To be clear, the 14th Amendment to the U.S.
- As the saying goes, seconds save lives. As the saying goes, seconds save lives.
- Members, only it'll take a second.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long Daily File with several guest introductions and floor speeches. Members recognized visiting student leaders, championship football teams from Tuolumne County, Alpha Kappa Alpha members at their Capitol day, and later a descendant of Wong Kim Ark. The chamber also adopted a procedural motion allowing certain members to host guests in the rear of the chamber.
Among the major policy items, AB 578 on food delivery platform refund practices passed 47-2, AB 344 on successor beer manufacturer definitions passed 61-0, AB 454 to make California’s migratory bird protections permanent passed 55-12 on the urgency clause, AB 482 updating the Table Grape Commission passed 64-1, AB 1237 to support transit access for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders passed 56-15 on the urgency clause, AB 738 on wildfire rebuild solar exemptions passed 42-2, AB 1460 on 340B pharmacy access for clinics passed 41-5, AB 750 on homeless shelter oversight passed 49-1, AB 1061 on housing in historic districts passed 41-13, AB 1523 on expanding mandatory mediation thresholds passed 65-0, and AB 316 on AI-related civil liability passed 56-0. AB 761 authorizing the Monterey-Salinas Transit District to seek a sales tax ballot measure passed 47-12.
The chamber also adopted several resolutions. AJR 3 urging protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid passed 53-2 after extensive debate that included criticism of federal cuts and counterarguments focused on state Medi-Cal policy and budget decisions. ACR 65 proclaiming California Tourism Month was adopted by voice vote after coauthors were added, and ACR 62 recognizing California Nonprofits Day was also adopted by voice vote with 65 coauthors. AJR 5 affirming birthright citizenship and opposing efforts to end it passed 58-1 after a lengthy, highly partisan debate centered on the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark precedent. The session also included passage of AB 571, a CEQA exemption for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon, which was presented as a long-running bipartisan effort to create a final resting place for Orange County veterans.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the gentleman yield 15 more seconds? the gentleman yield 15 more seconds?
- privacy and our first amendment rights. privacy and our first amendment rights.
- amendment.
- Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk. The clerk will designate the amendment.
- amendment. I yield back. amendment. I yield back.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 4th, 2026 at 06:25 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, to be honest, go ahead and give the amendment first.
- And we'll go to the audience on the amendment.
- The second and The second point I'll make is it's removing the requirement for prior authorizations or
- You just cut off my amendment.
- It's a second. You call the roll, please.
Keywords:
prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor. (2-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Second. All right, we have a motion and a second. Madam Clerk, could you please call the roll?
- Second. All right, we have a motion and a second. Madam Clerk, could you please call the roll?
- Second. All right, we have a motion and a second. Madam Clerk, could you please call the roll?
- Do we have a second?
- <00:28:14.919>
second <00:28:15.320>and the bill do we have a second second and the
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:27
SB 76 Discussion 01:20
SB 76 Vote 04:51
SB 59 Discussion 05:50
SB 59 Vote 20:49
SB 313 Discussion 23:46
SB 313 Vote 28:18, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met and first took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Greg Elkins. The bill would raise the construction retainage/escrow statute threshold from $500,000 to $2 million to reflect inflation, and would also make any contract term waiving the escrow protection void and unenforceable. Elkins said the measure would not apply to government contracts and was intended to protect contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from delayed payment. The committee voted 9-0 to pass the bill with a favorable expression and send it to the floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 59, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Higdon, with a committee substitute adopted first. Higdon said the substitute limited the bill to existing church property and the measure would allow religious institutions to build affordable housing on their property while still requiring local governing-body approval and compliance with building codes. Supporters framed it as a housing-supply tool and a way to use nonprofits and churches to help address Kentucky’s housing shortage, while questions focused on tax impacts, local control, and whether the bill could be used for single-family homes or other developments. A public witness from Henry County opposed the bill, arguing it could enable discriminatory housing and reduce local tax revenue. After discussion, the committee voted 9-0 to pass SB 59 with a favorable expression.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 313 from Senator Phillip Wheeler, which would designate June as Kentucky History Month. Wheeler and Kentucky Historical Society Executive Director Scott Alvi said the bill would help promote Kentucky history statewide, especially in connection with the U.S. 250th commemoration in 2026, and would build on existing June observances such as Statehood Day and Boone Day. The committee approved the bill with favorable expression, and the chair announced it would proceed to the floor.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, would you like to adopt the second amendment there or the PCS?
- OK, so we're gonna adopt this second amendment to the PCS, and then do you have any other explanation
- A do pass in a second. Will there be a discussion or debate?
- It looks like there is an amendment on this bill. Yes, there is.
- So we'll go ahead and adopt the amendment. Please. And now we're back on the bill as amended.
Keywords:
licensure, criminal history, public safety, occupational certification, rehabilitation, state regulations, insurance, regulations, certification, long-term care, mergers, consumer protection, property safety, vision insurance, optometry, reimbursement, healthcare policy, ophthalmic materials, provider agreements, captive insurance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/09/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- part that's more uh on the second page. part that's more uh on the second page.
- have just been amended? have just been amended?
- um the law was amended 126G was amended um the law was amended 126G was amended um in<04:34:21.279
- Is there a second? >> Second. Discussion from the maker. >> Um, yes.
- Anything from the second? that's it. Anything from the second?
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe we need to wait for the amendment.
- The second part of the bill, now that we have the amendment, can you said they're being double taxed?
- I would just like to see an amendment put on it.
- The second part of the bill, now that we have the amendment, can you say they're being double taxed?
- On the second part, which is the amendment portion of it, I've received numerous calls from some of my
Keywords:
property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TRN/PBS Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 25, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
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Um, conforming amendments as well. Um, conforming amendments as well. - Anyone wishing to amendments by chair.
- <00:57:01.040>
um style and amending the reso language um style and amending the reso language - appreciate your amendment though. appreciate your amendment though.
- this as a HD1 with technical amendments this as a HD1 with technical amendments needed<00:58:45.280
Summary:
The joint Transportation and Public Safety hearing considered HCR 121/HR 117, which asks federal and state transportation and defense agencies to coordinate on expanding Kle Pass as an emergency exit route. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state departments and community representatives, though one member raised equity concerns about other communities needing similar access solutions. Both committees recommended passage, and the resolutions were adopted in tandem.
The Transportation Committee then heard a series of road safety and mobility resolutions. These included HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots; HCR 52/HR 48 on a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach; HCR 57/HR 53 on traffic calming around Piywa Street in Waipahu; HCR 112/HR 108 on a pedestrian-first policy; HCR 129/HR 125 on safety and congestion near Haiku Elementary; HCR 131/HR 127 on rural air service and short takeoff/landing aircraft; HCR 136/HR 130 on reflective gear for pedestrians at night; HCR 137/HR 131 on school crosswalk safety at Kipapa Elementary; HCR 177/HR 173 on a summer streets pilot; and HR 43 on an emergency access road on the YNI coast. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of pedestrian and school safety measures, while some transportation and bicycling advocates opposed the reflective-gear resolution as placing too much responsibility on pedestrians rather than improving the built environment.
During decision-making, the committee advanced all measures. HCR 43 was amended to specify the study should include district court impacts. HCR 131/HR 127 was amended to shift the rural air service study from the Legislative Reference Bureau to the Department of Transportation. HCR 136/HR 130 was amended to change the reflective-gear proposal from a requirement to an encouragement. HCR 137/HR 131 and HCR 45/HR 38 were also advanced with technical or clarifying amendments, and the remaining resolutions were passed as is. Several members noted reservations or no votes on the reflective-gear measure, but all recommendations were ultimately adopted and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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thus amendment as amended thus amendment as amended thus far<00:02:00.640>to <00:02:00.799 - yesterday, the A9 amendment. yesterday, the A9 amendment.
- DE1 the D de um amendment as amended.
- So, Chair West amendment as amended.
- Um, all those in amendment as amended.
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a substitute amendment filed on this bill, and there's an amendment to the substitute amendment
- And that, I believe, is the amendment to the substitute amendment.
- And now there is an amendment late filed to the substitute amendment.
- Show the amendment to the substitute amendment adopted.
- And there is a tiny amendment, Amendment Barcode 557304.
Keywords:
funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services
Summary:
The committee first took up appointments, recommending confirmation of James Patrick Grambling and Brian J. Aungst on a single favorable vote. It then heard and approved several committee bills, including CS/CS/SB 1260 on building code inspections, which directs the Department of Management Services to contract with private providers for plan review and inspections; CS/SB 1668 on NICA, which updates benefits, oversight, funding, and immunity language; SB 1300 on a workforce/CDL training program for selected nonviolent inmates; CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services; CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming enforcement; CS/SB 934 on Florida Keys affordable housing tax exemptions; and CS/CS/SB 1452, an agency bill updating DFS programs and licensing rules. Each of those bills was reported favorably after committee debate and, in several cases, amendments were adopted.
The committee spent substantial time on CS/CS/SB 1510, the DEP package, which reorganizes environmental rulemaking and land acquisition authority, expands septic-to-sewer and nutrient-reduction requirements in sensitive areas, updates stormwater and resilience provisions, and revises related permitting and grant programs. Two amendments were adopted, including one adding solar-energy and stormwater-related provisions and another removing septic disclosure reporting language. Testimony included support from DEP and concerns from environmental advocates about septic timelines and implementation. The bill was ultimately reported favorably.
The committee also considered CS/CS/SB 1566 on local government budget transparency, requiring counties and municipalities to post budgets and related materials online for extended periods in a standardized format. The League of Cities opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate, while the sponsor argued it would improve taxpayer access and accountability; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 7034, a rule ratification for minimum flows and levels for the lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee rivers and priority springs, with testimony focused on the proposed Water First restoration strategy, conservation measures, and concerns about water quality, funding, and local opposition. The transcript ends during closing remarks on that ratification bill, before a final vote is shown.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- YOU ARE RECOGNIZED EXPLAIN THE AMENDMENT. >> Sen. Leek: THIS AMENDMENT IS SIMPLE.
- Garcia: ANY QUESTIONS ON THE AMENDMENT? ANY APPEARANCE FORMS ON THE AMENDMENT?
- IS THERE DEBATE ON THE BILL AS AMENDED? SENATOR LEEK RECOGNIZED CLOSE AS AMENDED. >> Sen.
- IS THERE ANY DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENT? YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE ON THE AMENDMENT. >> Sen.
- THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED. BACK ON THE BILL AS AMENDED. ARE THERE QUESTIONS ON THE BILL AS AMENDED?
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee amendment pending. Senator Shelnutt, we're on the amendment.
- On the amendment. Yes. We're on Yeah. On the amendment. Yes.
- <03:08:19.560>
of <03:08:19.640>amendment the amendment of amendment the amendment - of amendment adopt<03:08:21.120>
the <03:08:21.200>amendment. - adopt the amendment. adopt the amendment.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson.
Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar.
In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Amendment to the substitute amendment. You are recognized on amendment 508894.
- That is the amendment. Chair: Fantastic. Now there is an amendment filed.
- Amendment to substitute amendment adopted. We're back on the substitute amendment.
- Show this amendment adopted. We are back on the bill as amended.
- There are no more amendments. We are back on the bill as amended.
Keywords:
funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- You move the floor amendments? I’d like to move the floor amendments.
- I move that the House accept the Senate amendments. Shall the Senate amendment be adopted?
- The Senate with amendments. The Senate amendments to House Bill 967 are before you.
- I move that we accept the Senate amendments. Shall the Senate amendments be adopted?
- I ask that we agree to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment is adopted.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh first of all, it's been amended.
- can uh vote yes on this amendment today. can uh vote yes on this amendment today. Thanks.
- The amendment does not prevail. Well, the motion does not prevail. The amendment is not adopted.
- in favor of the H2 amendment, say I. I. in favor of the H2 amendment, say I. I.
- amendment is not adopted. amendment is not adopted.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3603, and Representative Olson first offered and had adopted an A1 author’s amendment. Olson then explained that the bill would direct the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families to seek a USDA waiver allowing Minnesota to bar SNAP purchases of items subject to state sales tax, such as prepared foods, chips, soft drinks, and candy. He argued the goal was to promote healthier nutrition, noted that other states have similar waivers, and said the change could help Minnesota qualify for significant federal rural health care funding.
Public testimony was divided. Patrick Garofalo of the Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the bill, saying SNAP is a supplemental program and that the proposal would be difficult to administer at retail stores, create confusion, and expose retailers to serious penalties for mistakes. He argued the state tax code is not a nutrition standard and pointed out inconsistencies, such as some candy-like products still being taxable or some healthy items being treated as prepared food. Will Hagen of Minnesota Retailers also opposed the bill, warning it would require costly point-of-sale changes, retraining, and would turn store employees into enforcers while creating cross-border shopping problems. Matt Schmidt of the American First Policy Institute supported the concept, saying SNAP should emphasize nutrition and that restricting unhealthy purchases would reduce taxpayer subsidies for junk food and soda.
Members then debated the bill’s logic and practicality, including questions about which snacks would or would not be allowed under the tax-based standard. Representative Sencer-Mura offered an H2 amendment, framed as applying the same restrictions to legislators’ own per diem spending; Representative Hansen responded that the comparison was not equivalent and raised concerns about household circumstances and accessibility. The H2 amendment was put to a vote and did not prevail. The committee then continued member discussion on the bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- However, because Senator Jinski might get me a little bit on the second part of the amendment, you know
- on the second uh part of the amendment. on the second uh part of the amendment. um<00:58:47.040>
- What this amendment would do, if you violate the law, it would increase it to $700 for the second...
- This is the A14 amendment. amendment. amendment.
- the $5 million into the long-term pavement performance program, but reject the second part of the amendment
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/13/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator McQuade, I do see an A1 amendment. Is that an author's amendment?
- other folks who worked on that amended other folks who worked on that amended language<00:21:49.760
- Senator Kupec, I see you have an author's amendment. I do. I have the A1 amendment.
- The A1 amendment is adopted. saying I I any opposed the A1 amendment saying I I any opposed the A1 amendment
- <01:31:27.080>
be <01:31:27.320>laid as amended be laid as amended be laid over<01:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-04-07
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the public, today we are going to be walking through the delete-all amendment to House Bill
- This meeting will be a walkthrough of the DE 4 amendment.
- The second change item is for County AG inspectors.
- The second one is on line 95. It relates to fertilizer production facilities.
- Line 219 is a deletion of the appropriation of the second line.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Do I have a second? Having a first, having a second. Clerk will open the queue.
- Second. Do I have any questions? I see none. Having a do-pass and having a second.
- I'm assuming you'd like to accept the second. Yes, Mr. Chairman, the second.
- I have a do pass and a second. Will there be discussion or debate?
- Having a do pass and a second. Do we have any discussion or debate?
Bills:
HB3147, HB4453, HB3369, HB3660, HB3498, HB3260, HB3081, HB3127, HB3673, HB2293, HB3545, HB3546, HB2035
Keywords:
special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, health care, transparency, primary care, cost analysis, insurance, all payer claims database, spending benchmarks, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I move to remove Amendment 234 204 1 and instead adopt Amendment 234 204 2 for discussion.
- Chairman, you have an amendment in front of you. For discussion purposes, I second that. Okay.
- Now we're on the amendment. Tell us about the amendment, Senator Padilla. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Any other questions on the amendment? Seeing none, can I have a motion to adopt the amendment?
- Chairman, and Senator Sandoval seconds the motion. And we're having to adopt the amended bill.