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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Public Works and Highways (01/13/2026)

Public Works and Highways

Transcript Highlights:
  • It being 9:00ish, I'm going to officially call to order the Public Works and Highways Committee, first
  • I think my suggestion, and the agency would suggest, looking at Chapter 230 sometime near Chapter 46,
  • would suggest uh looking at uh chapter would suggest uh looking at uh chapter 230 230 230 um<01:
  • 30:21.280> sometime<01:30:22.080> uh<01:30:22.719> near<01:30:23.120> chapter
  • <01:30:23.760> u<01:30:24.159> near um sometime uh near chapter u near um sometime
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 04/02/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2023, the legislature established a reintegration driver's license, which is codified under chapter
  • In 2023, the legislature established a reintegration driver's license, which is codified under chapter
  • The first element adds a definition of highway purposes to chapter 161.
  • <00:51:47.680> It of highway purposes to chapter 161.
  • It of highway purposes to chapter 161.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Elections - 02/27/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • infrastructure is a particular designation that arises out of the Patriot Act, I believe, signed into law after 9/
  • Stangle to do that, but with the definition chapter 10A is of legislative administrative action.
  • 10A is of of with the definition chapter 10A is of of legislative<01:31:35.480> administrative
  • <01:32:04.000> a<01:32:04.119> rule<01:32:04.400> under<01:32:04.760> chapter
  • <01:32:05.159> 14 amend or repeal a rule under chapter 14 amend or repeal a rule under chapter
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/05/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:18:06.830]: Section 6 [00:18:25.710]: Section 7 [00:18:41.950]: Section 8 [00:19:00.190]: Section 9
  • I'm wondering, Senator Nelson, why we empower the Department so much through chapter 14 and they're going
  • this is how we give them more absolute structure than this bill does, rather than just say go in chapter
  • 14 and they're going to through chapter 14 and they're going to go<01:31:01.480> in<01:31:01.719
  • 14 and develop something go in chapter 14 and develop something like<01:31:57.159> this<01:31
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • :03:52.480> health On the other side of the health and human services, uh, the estimate was $9
  • And believe me, I need that $9 million. They were going to put a different bill onto there also.
  • So, what is being repealed is a section currently in law in this chapter that deals with the enumerated
  • the following section in that chapter. the following section in that chapter.
  • <03:13:15.520> that 1314 and that's the chapter that 1314 and that's the chapter that everything
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 185, which would amend RSA 3109 to add timelines for OPLC’s complaint review and investigation process. Members reviewed the existing five-year limitation period for misconduct complaints and noted that the bill would add a 30-day deadline for the office to make a recommendation to the board and a 90-day deadline to complete investigations. Some members raised concerns that the new deadlines could conflict with the existing statute of limitations, create pressure to dismiss cases too quickly, and potentially undermine the separation between OPLC’s investigative role and the boards’ adjudicatory role established by House Bill 655. Nicholas Fry, OPLC general counsel, testified that the agency’s fiscal note originally assumed it would need roughly double its staff to meet the proposed deadlines, though a later amendment reduced that estimate somewhat. He said OPLC would still need additional personnel, including investigatory paralegals and a physician investigator for the Board of Medicine, to meet the timeframes. He also explained OPLC’s current complaint and hearing procedures, including new consumer-friendly correspondence, website guidance, and efforts by the enforcement division to improve transparency and communication with complainants and licensees. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors testified in support of the bill’s basic goal of speeding up intake and investigation, saying the 30-day intake/review period was reasonable and that the bill would not change OPLC’s role in that first step. He argued, however, that the investigation step is where delays occur, especially for lower-priority complaints, and that some cases have remained unresolved for years. Committee members also questioned how the added staffing costs would be paid, with discussion of whether they would come from license fees or the general fund. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • KRS Chapter 202C, and we have several presenters for that.
  • KRS Chapter 202C, and we have several presenters for that.
  • Here it mentions chapters 202A or 202B, which we discussed earlier.
  • which we mentions chapters 202A or 202B which we discussed<00:26:38.159> earlier.
  • <00:34:20.079> KRS KRS chapter 202A would not then allow for involuntary hospitalization.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee approved the minutes of its June 10, 2025 meeting and then heard testimony on House Bill 198, “Angela’s Law,” sponsored by Representative Samara Hein. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Hein and the victim’s parents described the case that prompted the proposal, saying the current law did not allow the conduct to be treated as an aggravating factor because the sexual act occurred after death. They emphasized that the bill would not require a death sentence or life without parole, but would give judges and juries another sentencing factor to consider. Doug and Angela Kerr gave emotional testimony about their daughter’s murder and said the current sentencing options were inadequate given the facts of the case. Several members expressed sympathy and supported the bill’s purpose. Senator Wheeler said the measure would signal that the Commonwealth will not tolerate such conduct, and Representative Petrie said he supported the concept but urged careful drafting so the language would not be too narrow or unintentionally reach co-conspirators or others whose conduct differed from the principal offender. The committee then received an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that 202C was enacted in 2021 to address a gap in Kentucky’s civil commitment laws for defendants found incompetent to stand trial after serious offenses. The presentation outlined the process: a Commonwealth’s attorney must file a petition for qualifying offenses, an evidentiary hearing must be held quickly, and if the respondent is found by a preponderance of the evidence to have committed the offense, a commitment hearing follows with a higher burden of proof. They also described the 2024 amendment changing the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and noted the statute’s review-hearing schedule and the availability of later review if circumstances change or new evidence emerges.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 01-27-2025

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • APRNs and nurses under Chapter 62 have full practice authority and provide primary and specialist care
  • According to this, this is an amendment to the Hawaii Medical Board chapter.
  • Okay, there is no chapter 423E. Oh, I'm so sorry. Chair, it is 432E-1.4.
  • And I looked up that chapter, and there is no 432E chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
  • And I looked up that chapter, and there is no 432E chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee opened its first hearing of the 2025 session with procedural instructions about testimony limits, Zoom participation, written testimony, and a reconvening date if needed. It then heard SB 200 on speedy trials. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it could create conflicts of interest for prosecutors, potentially make victims or witnesses quasi-parties to criminal cases, force traumatizing testimony on continuance motions, and unfairly delay trials for in-custody defendants. A World Care representative supported the bill and urged broader protections for minors, disabled people, and seniors. The chair also pressed the public defender to suggest improvements, emphasizing that the bill was driven by victims and families. No vote or final action was taken on SB 200. The committee next took up SB 8 on jury duty exemptions for health professionals. Testimony was strongly supportive from nurses, physicians, and disability advocates, who said APRNs and other nurses are in short supply and that jury service can disrupt patient care, especially in rural and neighbor island areas. One witness suggested expanding the exemption to include registered nurses as well as APRNs, while a senator raised concerns about blanket exemptions for non-practicing APRNs and suggested a time limit. The bill remained under discussion with no final action reported. The committee then heard SB 144 on chiropractic, with the state chiropractic board offering comments and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supporting the measure as a way to address workforce shortages and provide students more hands-on clinical experience. A World Care witness also supported the bill after clarifying her remarks. The chair then moved to SB 107 on medical informed consent, where the Hawaii Medical Board opposed the bill and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Queen’s Health System offered comments, citing concerns about duplicative standards. A support witness proposed expanding the bill to better address combined mental and physical health conditions. Finally, SB 189 on breast cancer screening drew support from the Hawaii Medical Association, Hawaii Radiological Society, Queen’s Health Systems, and others, while the Insurance Division raised concerns about possible insurance mandate defrayment and the need for a sunrise analysis. Senators also asked about local demographic data and coverage impacts; the chair indicated decision-making would be deferred to another day.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Workforce Apr 29th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a result of the 2005 workers' compensation reform, Chapter 504.053 of the Texas Labor Code created
  • Chapter 405 of the Texas Labor Code requires the workers' compensation research and evaluation group
  • Chapter 405 of the Texas Labor Code requires workers' compensation requires the workers' compensation
  • HB 4415 expressly waives sovereign immunity for these claims to the extent of liability under Chapter
  • HB 4415 expressly waives sovereign immunity for these claims to the extent of liability under Chapter
Summary: The subcommittee heard testimony on a broad agenda of workforce, labor, and workers’ compensation bills. HB 4676 would require political subdivision workers’ compensation networks to follow the same notice, access, and complaint rules as certified TDI networks; supporters said public employees and first responders deserve equal access to care, while municipal risk pool representatives opposed added regulation and said existing 504 networks already perform well. HB 4479 would create a rural workforce development grant program at TWC to support college-and-career readiness and local workforce alignment, and HB 3844 would define “opportunity youth” in state law to improve data, coordination, and access to services for disconnected young Texans; both drew strong support from rural, education, and chamber witnesses. HB 5545 would clarify federal tax treatment for wage-replacement benefits in non-subscriber injury benefit plans, with proponents calling it a win for employers and injured workers. HB 5118 would direct TWC and DIR to study AI and automated employment decision tools in hiring, including bias and oversight concerns. HB 1667 would move existing PTSD workers’ compensation language into a broader Labor Code chapter so more first responders, including state and campus officers, could qualify for benefits; supporters called it a technical fix to extend coverage more evenly across agencies. The committee also heard several first-responder and workers’ compensation bills. HB 2369 would speed up claims handling for injured first responders by allowing a single medical evaluation, giving carriers 60 days to accept or deny a claim, and letting workers seek treatment while disputes proceed; law enforcement supporters said it would help injured officers return to work faster, while opponents warned it would revive extent-of-injury waiver problems and increase litigation. HB 4483 would reclassify certain workers’ compensation maintenance taxes as surcharges to reduce retaliatory taxes imposed by other states on Texas-domiciled carriers, and HB 875, as revised by committee substitute, would create a small-project exception to municipal workers’ compensation and bonding requirements for certain low-value construction contracts in small cities; both were presented as cost-saving measures for Texas employers and local governments. HB 4415 would extend anti-retaliation protections for workers’ compensation claimants from first responders to all public employees and expressly waive sovereign immunity for those claims, with supporters describing it as closing a loophole that leaves public workers without the same remedy available in the private sector. The committee also took testimony on HB 5400, which would expand remedies for sexual harassment victims by removing the requirement to first file an administrative charge, extending the filing deadline from 300 days to two years, clarifying retaliation, and eliminating current damages caps. Supporters, including employment lawyers and a parent of a victim, said the current deadlines and caps prevent many survivors from obtaining counsel or full relief, especially younger workers and those in small workplaces or franchises. Across the agenda, witnesses repeatedly emphasized access to care, fair treatment for injured workers, rural workforce development, and stronger protections for vulnerable employees. After each bill was laid out and testimony heard, the chair generally closed the public hearing and left the bill pending; no final votes were taken, and the subcommittee adjourned after completing the agenda.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • So I've worked on Chapter 37 for a long time. And you're right.
  • I believe the current Chapter 37 language should remain.
  • Since the inception of Chapter 37, Senator West... You were one of the originators of it.
  • If the teacher invokes the removal of the student, I'm invoking Chapter 37.
  • I invoke Chapter 37. I tell the administrator I don't consent to him coming back.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy and Administration (01/21/2026)

Education Policy and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, I represent the people of Hopkin and Bow, which is Marmont County District 9.
  • uh which is Marmont County District 9. uh which is Marmont County District 9.
  • lessons per grade, grades K through 5, and then there's sets of 15 for grades 6 through 8 and then 9
  • 8 and then 9 through 12. 8 and then 9 through 12. >> Followup. >> Followup.
  • , the school districts refer chapter, the school districts refer specifically<04:01:30.080> to
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And chapter 264 the family code or an authorization agreement was an adult care under chapter 34 and
  • The custodial parent has entered into an agreement with the with an adult caregiver under chapter 34
  • of the family code or a PCS. under Chapter, under Section 264 of the Family Code.
  • Chapter 34 authorization agreements are like a But we call them power of attorney.
  • This applies to Chapter 114 of the Estates Code's creditor and allowance rules, making sure that debts
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Jan 31, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 10

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All the way from Kauai, I would like to introduce our HSTA chapter president, Sharon Toiki, who is also
  • We also have our chapter vice president, Sharon Saitman, special education teacher at Wilcox Elementary
  • like to introduce our hsta chapter like to introduce our hsta chapter President<00:12:44.680>
  • and we also kamaka heli middle school and we also have<00:12:53.440> our<00:12:53.880> chapter
  • Vice President Sharon have our chapter Vice President Sharon saitman<00:12:57.079> special<00
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House convened with a roll call showing 48 members present and three excused, then deferred reading of the journal. There were no messages from the Governor or Senate communications. The session featured numerous introductions recognizing the annual secondary student conference, with members welcoming more than 150 students from 28 public schools, along with teachers, advisers, and other visitors from schools across the state. Under reports of standing committees, Representative Todd moved to adopt standing committee reports Nos. 23 through 29 and advance the accompanying House bills to second reading and referral to the designated committees; Representative Moriwaki seconded, and the motion carried. Members then offered brief positions on several bills, including one dealing with evidence preservation and parental notification, and another prohibiting fines, fees, or court costs against people adjudicated for offenses committed as minors. Testimony and comments reflected both support and opposition, with some members reserving their position and others opposing the measures; concerns raised included the need for clearer parental-notification standards and objections to eliminating penalties for juvenile offenses. The House also considered a bill limiting court-ordered community service for minors to no more than 72 hours, with some members reserving and others opposing. After discussion, the motion on the committee reports was carried by voice vote. There were no resolutions for action, and all other resolutions were referred to print. The House then adjourned until 12:00 noon Monday.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (03/21/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, this provision here goes back to a chapter law that was passed a number of years ago that has been
  • provision here this goes back to um<00:42:35.720> a<00:42:36.720> a<00:42:36.839> chapter
  • law that was passed a um a a chapter law that was passed a number<00:42:38.160> of<00:42:38.280
  • That's lines 9 through 16.
  • 04.840> you<01:25:05.040> down<01:25:05.480> to "In the current House Bill 2, Chapter
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first recessed briefly, then took up HB 570, the prescription drug affordability board (PDAB). The chair and several members discussed the House amendment to repeal the board, which removed the fiscal note. The main concern raised was that the PDAB had not yet produced a clear business case showing value for the taxpayer investment, despite several years of work and four annual reports. Supporters of the repeal said the board’s recent report was largely redundant and that the board should either demonstrate a strong return on investment or be shut down; others cautioned against discarding the program too quickly and urged more time to refine the mission and legislative language. No vote was taken, and the committee appeared to agree to retain the bill for further work, with the possibility of revisiting it in a formal executive session on Tuesday. Members also shifted into discussion of HB 2, beginning with Section 85 on opioid abatement trust fund dollars for shelter programs. Department of Health and Human Services officials explained that the provision would provide $10 million from the opioid abatement trust fund, replacing general funds in the governor’s budget, while also noting an additional $2.5 million prioritized needs request for shelter care that was already fully funded. Committee members asked about shelter bed capacity, job placement efforts, and the remaining balance in the opioid fund; DHHS said there are 934 contracted beds and that case management includes help with housing and employment. Officials also said the current proposed budget includes another $1 million later in HB 2 from the opioid fund. The committee then began discussion of Sections 86 through 87, which would preserve the department’s ability to transfer funds between personnel lines. DHHS said the provision is operationally critical and that losing it would make it extremely difficult to manage the department, though it would not have a direct fiscal impact. The next item introduced was Section 88, extending a suspension related to eligibility for services until July 1, 2027; DHHS indicated that if the suspension were not continued, it would likely increase expenditures for Community Mental Health Centers and potentially others. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • This is under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 54-7.
  • And so just if you can picture this, there's this chapter of law that's on...
  • Most of my comments will be based around Chapter 48, public buildings.
  • This will move us out of Chapter 48 into Chapter 54, but it's a very similar comment related to the construction
  • Moving away from Chapter 54, Chapter 15, this is related to our projects here.
Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

JLCAR Administrative Rules (02/20/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2025 legislative law changes in chapter 2025 legislative law changes in chapter 141.<00:40:34.720
  • Uh, Director Asterout, you said that this rule references chapter law.
  • But it just—the fee says, or the form says, 2025 NH law is chapter 141.
  • The chapter law is law and it will be it The chapter law is law and it will be it will<00:54:04.160><
  • When you go 2025 NH law is chapter 141.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee convened after briefly waiting for a quorum, approved the minutes and consent agenda, and then moved through several agency rule items. The Department of Transportation’s outdoor advertising rule filing was approved after staff noted the department had addressed substantive comments, though the rules had been expired since 2021 and the agency said it had been operating under statute. Members asked about a denied digital sign proposal, and DOT said that decision was based on statute rather than the rule. The Department of Safety’s administrative license suspension item was postponed with a waiver so the agency could submit conditional approval materials and resolve issues between its forms and rules. The Board of Architects item was conditionally approved, with the condition that the board later approve updated incorporation-by-reference materials at its April 3 meeting or the matter would return as a preliminary objection. The Department of Agriculture’s expired rules prompted extended discussion. Staff and committee members questioned why the department was seeking to adopt rules that had been expired for many years and whether the statutes already provided enough authority to operate without them. Agriculture officials said they were working through a broader modernization effort, focusing on statutes that use mandatory language and updating outdated rules to match current practices, federal standards, and current products such as apples, cider, eggs, and other agricultural commodities. They said the rules before the committee were part of that effort and recommended approval, but members remained concerned about whether some rules were unnecessary. The committee ultimately granted a waiver and postponed the agriculture item for one month so staff could review the underlying statutes and determine whether rulemaking is actually required. Under other business, the committee took up an emergency Department of Safety rule to update DMV forms to reflect statutory fee changes enacted in the 2025 budget. DMV officials said the new fees were already in effect, but the corresponding forms still showed old amounts, causing confusion for customers and elected officials who were fielding complaints. They argued the forms needed immediate updating because the affected forms are widely used, and they said the department had already tried to treat the changes as editorial before being told full rulemaking was required. The department emphasized it was trying to follow the process while avoiding continued use of incorrect fee forms, and asked the committee to allow the emergency rule to proceed.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 2/20/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:02:14.920> nrat Muslim Community Minnesota chapter nrat Muslim Community Minnesota chapter
  • So, members, I would urge a no vote because it's not in the same chapter of law.
  • We don't need to see it because it's in Chapter 13.
  • I see it because it's in Chapter 13.
  • > so he's to operate under chapter 13 so he's to operate under chapter 13 so there's<00:15:29.199
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill builds on Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022.
  • and then it aligns coverage requirements and reforms that have arisen during the implementation of Chapter
  • Chapter 258 of the Acts of 2014 basically required that we provide 14 days of coverage through detox
  • What does Chapter 258 do? It gives people who need inpatient substance use treatment 14 days.
  • We used to get tons of complaints before Chapter 258 passed in 2014 because insurers and reviewers would
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a hearing on a large group of behavioral health and insurance-related bills. Topics included expanding access to mental health services by allowing physician assistants to authorize Section 12 emergency holds and be recognized as licensed mental health professionals (H. 1131/S. 773); improving coverage for community behavioral health centers so commercial insurance matches MassHealth’s bundled outpatient and crisis services (H. 1276/S. 703); eliminating cost sharing for certain behavioral health services (S. 718); extending detox and clinical stabilization coverage from 14 to 30 days and adding transitional support services (H. 1319/S. 772); requiring coverage for dual-diagnosis treatment in psychiatric facilities (H. 1277/S. 771); and preserving access to treatment for serious mental illness through coverage of coordinated specialty care and assertive community treatment (H. 1135/S. 709). The committee also heard bills on preventive behavioral health services for children (H. 1228/S. 802) and post-pregnancy mental health care, including postpartum depression and pregnancy loss-related care (H. 1314/S. 823).
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-13 - 1:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chapter inherent and unalienable rights.
  • chapter 32. chapter 32. >> Member<00:26:55.360> from<00:26:55.600> Burlington.
  • provisions of 17 PSA chapter 32. provisions of 17 PSA chapter 32.
  • 1, Article 1 and Chapter 1, Article 7.
  • 1, Article 1 and Chapter 1, Article 7.
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a devotional for Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on the fragility and renewability of mental health and the importance of human connection, kindness, and reaching out to people who are struggling. The chamber then handled several referral items, including first reading and referral of Senate Bill 329, an act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms, to the Judiciary Committee. It also referred Senate Bills 323 and 326 to the Committee on Appropriations because they carry appropriations, and noted that Senate Bill 278, relating to cannabis and state revenue, had been reported favorably with amendment and was referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A. The House took up Joint Senate Resolution 53 on weekend adjournment for May 15, 2026, and adopted it in concurrence by voice vote. The chamber also read House Concurrent Resolution 284 honoring former Senate Majority Leader and Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs’ Executive Director John F. Campbell for his public service, including his work on marriage equality and gun control, and members gave remarks recognizing his leadership, humor, and impact on the institution. Several guests were welcomed and recognized during announcements, including a representative involved in a diaper drive, local officials, and Norma Malone, who was honored for decades of public service in Barry Town and related local boards. The main floor action was on Proposal 4, a proposed constitutional amendment on equality of rights. The Judiciary Committee recommended concurrence, and the member from Burlington explained the amendment’s purpose and process, emphasizing that it would add an equal protection guarantee to the Vermont Constitution covering race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and national origin, while preserving other constitutional protections. The member also reviewed the proposal’s prior passage in both chambers in the previous biennium and its current path toward appearing on the November 2026 ballot if approved again by the House and Senate. The transcript ends while the House is still hearing extended remarks on Proposal 4, with no final vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

05/18/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2749, an act amending title 13, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending section 13
  • House Bill 2749: An act amending title 13, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending section 13
  • House Bill 4011: An act amending title 33, chapter 16, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending
  • House Bill 2049: An act amending title 30, chapter 4, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
  • House Bill 2049: An act amending title 30, chapter 4, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
Keywords: 1182, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 9th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The fraternity has more than 125,000 members and 650 chapters across the United States, Switzerland,
  • <00:15:34.240> in<00:15:34.480> Africa, first to charter a chapter in Africa, first
  • to charter a chapter in Africa, first<00:15:35.360> to<00:15:35.519> form<00:15:35.760
  • Question for the body's final passage of SP 9 as amended. The clerk will lock the machine.
  • SB 9 passes as amended. >> Thank you, Mr.
Keywords: 1136, house, all