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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Jim began his collegiate studies at Langston University.
- University, a historically black college in Oklahoma, but he was soon drafted to the US Army.
- University.
- Ron was born in the state of Washington and started working at 13 years old to provide for himself and
- state of Washington.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gov. Tim Walz delivers his State of the State address before Minnesota Legislature 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> most popular states to grow a business. most popular states to grow a business.
- Now, tonight, with the state of our state as strong as it's ever been, we gather to write the next chapter
- It's not enough to just state agencies.
- </c> which would shift the cost to states which would shift the cost to states like<00:24:57.200><c>
- Governor Tim Walz has wrapped up his State of the State address.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 29th, 2025
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I plan to attend Montana State University and study agribusiness, farm and ranch management, and
- And I plan to attend Montana State University and study agribusiness, farm and ranch management, and
- If you state your name—oh, go ahead, state your name for the record, and we'll give you your time there
- I think it leads to a more sovereign state.
- I think it leads to a more sovereign state.
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee began by welcoming a new page, Isabella Frasheiser of Weiser High School, who described her FFA, agriculture, and political interests and her family’s farming background. The committee then approved the February 10, 2026 minutes without objection.
The main bill heard was Senate Bill 1283, sponsored by Senator Todd Lakey, which would create a framework for small-scale direct-to-consumer agricultural and homemade food sales, including farm stands, cooperatives, and certain meat sales. Lakey said the bill is intended to reduce regulatory burdens while keeping basic labeling, recordkeeping, and food-safety disclosures in place. Supporters from Farm Bureau, Fair Idaho, and producers testified that the bill would help local farmers, improve market access, and support local food systems. Opponents and cautionary testimony from Food Northwest and health district counsel raised concerns about food safety, labeling, lack of competency testing, enforcement, and possible limits on liability. After discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1283 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee also received a presentation from the Idaho Beef Council. Representatives outlined the council’s structure, checkoff funding, marketing and education efforts, beef demand campaigns, BQA training, Spanish-language outreach, and the Idaho Beef Counts program that has provided millions of servings of beef to food-insecure Idahoans. No action was taken on that presentation, and the committee adjourned after concluding its agenda.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today to celebrate $181 million in rural health care funding for the state of Washington.
- And $181 million of this rural health care fund will go to transforming Washington state.
- And as I prepare to part ways with Baby Jay, to my new Washington State colleague Emily Randall, I wanted
- Today I rise to celebrate the new football coach of Washington State University, Coach Kirby Moore.
- It's state and local governments that make these decisions, and they're bringing that to Washington,
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/19/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And under state law, they are a state employee for bargaining.
- And under state law, they are a state employee for bargaining.
- And under state law, they are a state employee for bargaining.
- And under state law, they are a state employee for bargaining.
- And under state law, they are a state employee for bargaining.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Vermont, I'm also eyeing. They have a good research institution.
- University of Vermont, I'm also eyeing. They have a good research institution.
- Do we know how many people we're talking about across the state? Mr.
- Representative John Schurz, District 9, Payette, Washington County. This bill is simple.
- We are currently the lowest in the Western states. I think the highest is Utah.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from Thursday, March 19, 2026, and then recognized Page Obregon for his service, with members thanking him and presenting a gift and signed card. Obregon spoke about college and law school plans and said his time with the committee had taught him a great deal about state and local government.
The main policy item was House Bill 614, which Rep. Brandon Mitchell said updates Idaho’s mental health and developmental disability laws. He and Nez Perce County Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Travis Hartshorn explained that the bill creates rebuttable presumptions and other procedures to better handle people found incompetent to stand trial but not restorable, expands coverage to neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, emphasizes least restrictive placement and treatment, and adds language related to sexual offenses and risk of harm. Members asked about the scope of the problem and local guardianship boards, and the committee voted to send HB 614 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 1330 as amended, presented by Sen. Cody Galloway and Rep. John Schurz, which would raise Idaho’s small claims court limit from $5,000 to $15,000. Supporters said the current limit is outdated because of inflation and that the higher cap would help small businesses and individuals resolve disputes without hiring attorneys. After brief discussion, including a question about whether claimants could file for less than the full amount owed, the committee voted unanimously to send SB 1330 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The chair then stated the committee had concluded its work for the session, subject to being called back if needed.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 24th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha legislative reception is at 5:30 p.m. next to Alabama State University Stadium.
- </c> is at 5:30 p.m. next to Alabama State is at 5:30 p.m. next to Alabama State University<00:10:10.480
- </c> University Stadium. University Stadium.
- </c><00:13:55.680><c> Now</c> across the state of Alabama. Now across the state of Alabama.
- in this state.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- What would you like to bring to the State Board? Mr.
- The state stepped up to help guarantee them."
- I got a full ride to leave the state, and so I did.
- Then I went to the University of Washington in Seattle, and— Then I went to the University of Washington
- When I did so, it was such a joy to return to the state, and I got the opportunity to work at Boise State
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee heard gubernatorial appointment testimony from Pete Kohler for the State Board of Education and Jennifer White for Executive Director of the Office of the State Board of Education. Kohler described a long career in the military and Idaho education, including work as a teacher, principal, superintendent, State Department of Education chief of staff, and service on several state committees and commissions. In response to questions, he emphasized early reading mastery, stronger math and financial literacy, expanded career and technical education, more flexible high school pathways, and a focus on helping students become capable thinkers and resilient adults. He also discussed a major financial crisis he managed as Nampa superintendent, saying he stabilized the district without layoffs and worked openly with staff, unions, and the public. Committee members expressed support, but the appointment vote was deferred to the next meeting.
White introduced her family and outlined her background in Idaho, law, and higher education, including work in state government, private practice, Boise State University, and government relations. Senators praised her professionalism and performance under questioning in prior budget hearings, and no concerns were raised. As with Kohler, the committee said the confirmation vote would be taken the following day.
The committee also considered RS 32954C1, introduced by Senator Cook, which would direct the state to develop guidelines for artificial intelligence in education. Cook said the proposal was meant to help students learn about AI while adding guardrails, similar to how schools adapted to calculators, computers, and the internet. The committee moved RS 32954 to print, and the motion passed unanimously.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/06/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on state and federal veterans affair. on state and federal veterans affair.
- If you could introduce HCR 13. to the state senate. Now, the state to the state senate.
- </c> clause of the United States clause of the United States Constitution?
- </c> state of New Hampshire? state of New Hampshire?
- </c> believes that God's love is universal. believes that God's love is universal.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , the Secretary of State of the United States, and the congressional delegation representing the State
- , appropriating additional monies to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University
- to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for colleges and
- universities and the Office of the State Board of Education for fiscal year 2007.
- But as a state, as a reflection of those values, the state has continually, of those values, the state
Summary:
The Senate was called to order, a quorum was established, and the body proceeded through routine business including prayer, the pledge, journal approval, committee reports, House messages, and first and second readings of numerous bills. Several measures were advanced or referred to committees, and the Senate then resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider a series of House bills. Amendments were adopted on bills including House Bills 629, 678, 522, 810, 684, 561, and 860, with each returned to the Senate floor as amended without recommendation.
On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1294, which establishes statewide newborn hearing screening provisions, on a 22-13 vote after supporters cited early intervention benefits, support from audiologists and deaf/hard-of-hearing advocates, and no fiscal impact. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 1353 on twin homes and duplexes, and Senate Bill 1354 on accessory dwelling units, both after extended debate over housing affordability, property rights, local control, infrastructure, parking, and whether the bills would help Idaho families or primarily benefit investors. Both measures were approved and sent to the House.
The Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1389, providing liability protection for owners who allow their property to be used as a polling place, and passed Senate Bill 1391, a technical fix preserving surveyors’ lawful access for boundary and right-of-way work. It also passed House Bill 727, revising Idaho’s video voyeurism/extortion laws to address AI-generated sexual extortion and increase penalties for crimes involving minors. The chamber then began debate on House Bill 542, the “Stop the Harms from Addictive Social Media Act,” with supporters arguing it would protect children from addictive platform design and opponents raising concerns about parental authority, legacy accounts, surveillance, and enforceability; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2025 in Spokane, Washington.
- He went to Idaho State University and was elected student body vice president and then student body president
- And may we do our best to keep this state, the great state that it is.
- that would be the universities, including when you go to a game at Boise State, and you've got the bathrooms
- Ten states have done this.
Summary:
The House convened with 59 members present, approved the journal, and then held a memorial program honoring former legislators and public servants, including Frank Brunel, Jeannie Givens, Carl Shirtleff, Wendy Ungrich Kachetti, Ron Vieselmeyer, and Anne Wilde. The tributes highlighted their legislative service, community involvement, family lives, and personal legacies, and the chamber observed a moment of remembrance with music before returning to business. During announcements, the House also welcomed several student and civic groups in the gallery, including participants in 4-H Know Your Government, AAUW members, and students from CUNA High School.
After the memorial, the House received messages from the Senate and governor, and committee reports were read. Several bills were referred for printing or to committees, including measures on state budget logos, elections, telecom service discontinuance, broadband, geothermal water, trapping, self-defense and public assemblies on roads, child abuse interview recording, criminal procedure, parental rights, sex offender residency, sheriff reimbursement, masks during crimes, bribery and nepotism, AI procurement, airbags, administrative subpoenas, Attorney General duties, unauthorized workers, rental applications, land use, homeowners associations, programmable money, school start dates, administrator authorization, civics programming, and health insurance cost-sharing. Senate bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251 were also received and referred.
On second reading, House Bills 639, 635, 594, and 610 were advanced to the third-reading calendar. On third reading, House Bill 576, concerning the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund and limiting reimbursements to Idaho residents, passed 53-14; House Bill 577, removing the requirement to replace license plates every 10 years if still legible, passed 66-1; and House Bill 632, expanding whistleblower protections and setting timelines for legislative records requests, passed 68-0. The chamber then debated House Bill 607 at length; the bill would require separate restroom, shower, and locker room facilities by biological sex in government buildings and public accommodations, with enforcement provisions and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect privacy and safety and impose only reasonable steps, while opponents said it was vague, costly for small businesses and cities, and could create liability and enforcement problems. The debate continued without a final vote in the excerpt provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Education (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- up in up in Washington DC or in about a up in up in Washington DC or in about a week<00:18:56.840><c>
- states.
- states.
- states.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:01:04
Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:12
Senate Bill 3 (Sen. Wise): 00:05:28
Senate Bill 6 (Sen. Givens): 00:32:17
House Bill 241 (Rep. Truett): 00:52:18
Senate Bill 268 (Sen. Reed): 01:11:57
Adjournment: 01:24:48, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics.
Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports.
Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She is the executive director of student care and basic needs at Long Beach State University.
- This year, 247 spellers from every state were buzzing to arrive at Darh Constitutional Hall in Washington
- This year, 247 spellers from every state were buzzing to arrive at Darh Constitutional Hall in Washington
- Senator Sheila Kuehl was California's first openly gay state legislator.
- in over 40 states.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And those are the most recent capital market assumptions, or CMAs, from the Washington State Investment
- State.
- And with that, we will hear from David Schumacher at the Washington State Investment Board, former Pension
- First, we have Michael Moran on behalf of the Washington State School Retirees and Candace Bach.
- I'm here today on behalf of the Washington State School Retirees Association.
Summary:
The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks.
The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options.
During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (5-13-25) - Reupload Part 1
Transcript Highlights:
- , just like we make capital commitments to other state universities.
- state capital commitments to other state universities.<00:59:15.040><c> Uh,</c><00:59:15.599><c> but
- </c> contract number 46 that's a Washington contract number 46 that's a Washington state<01:27:44.480
- </c> contract number 69 is the Washington contract number 69 is the Washington State<01:27:54.880><c>
- in Washington state are they licensed in Kentucky?
Summary:
The Government Contract Committee met with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Representative McCool after the death of his sister, and approved the April 14 minutes. The committee then reviewed a large agenda of contracts and amendments, beginning with a deferred Office of the Controller procurement involving broker services. Members questioned why a contract that had previously been handled for about $300,000 annually was now priced at about $1 million, and why the procurement was limited to one year. Office of the Controller staff said the prior vendor had held the work for more than 20 years, the work had previously been treated as not practical to bid, and the new RFP was intended to increase competition. They said the technical evaluation was scored before cost was considered, that past performance was not scored because it was seen as unreliable, and that AON received the highest technical score despite not being the lowest bidder. After discussion, the committee voted to take no action and let the contract proceed to the Finance Cabinet, with members noting continuing concerns about the pricing and process.
The committee next considered a DCBS memorandum of agreement amendment for language services. DCBS representatives said the additional funding did not come from a new cut elsewhere, but from reduced spending on interpreter services because commonly used forms had been translated into other languages, freeing up funds for the contract. The committee approved the item unanimously.
The final major item discussed was an initial contract for the Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for legal services. Board staff said the board had been without a permanent general counsel since March 2024 and had relied on special and conflict counsel because of unusually heavy litigation, including 11 active cases, plus broader disciplinary and licensing changes tied to recent legislation and an oversight report. They said the contract was a not-to-exceed amount funded entirely by agency fees and that the board was currently running a surplus. Senator Thomas urged support, citing prior legislation and oversight findings about problems at the board and saying the contract was needed to help the board address ongoing litigation and corrective work. The committee approved the contract and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, sending them forward.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and direct the State Treasury to define the authorized uses of those accounts. ...the Washington Wildlife
- Washington State Ferries and the Department of Transportation and folks from the executive branch, along
- , every corner of this state.
- our state.
- We've heard from people across the state about their concerns with the state of our roads.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met on February 25 for executive action on three bills. House Bill 2306, a supplemental transportation appropriations bill for the 2025-27 biennium, was amended and advanced. The committee adopted a technical corrections amendment, a Fey amendment shifting King County Metro electrification funding from the South Annex Base project to the Central Campus Electrification Project, and rejected an Entenman amendment that would have moved $11 million for the 220 Corridor completion project from the 2027-29 biennium into the current biennium. Members discussed ferry vessel planning, maintenance and preservation, State Patrol staffing, and Climate Commitment Act investments before approving the bill 28-0 with one excused.
House Bill 2711, dealing with transportation resources and tax changes, was also amended and passed. The committee adopted a technical amendment, rejected an Orcutt amendment that would have restored trade-in deductions for the luxury vehicle and recreational vessel taxes, adopted a Paul amendment temporarily exempting motorhomes from the luxury vehicle tax in late 2026, and adopted a Fey amendment directing interest earned on two transportation accounts to remain in those accounts. The bill’s substitute would repeal the luxury aircraft tax, change treatment of the luxury vehicle and vessel taxes, delay tow truck reimbursement provisions, and create a Preserve Washington Account. The committee approved the bill 27-1, with Representative Orcutt voting no without recommendation.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5203, which would direct WSDOT and Fish and Wildlife to develop an integrated wildlife habitat connectivity strategy and create wildlife corridor and crossings accounts, was amended and passed. The committee adopted Hall’s amendment requiring consultation with landowners, agricultural producers, and community members before construction of wildlife crossings. Supporters said the bill would improve road safety and conservation and help position the state for federal and private funding, while opponents argued it could create expectations for new crossings without identified resources. The bill advanced 16-12, with several members voting no or no without recommendation. The chair then outlined upcoming committee meetings, possible floor deadlines for the budget bills, and noted there would be no caucuses that day.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 3, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- David Collins, representing George Washington University, is also waiving.
- I'm director of a state agency, one of 5 in the state. We have a long name.
- There are CSSAs at the University of Florida, University of Miami, and Florida State University.
- Next up is David Collins representing George Washington University Program on Extremism.
- Bruce Bartlett: State Attorney for the 6th Circuit. Been State Attorney...
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in Washington State.
- We're in Washington State.
- Every public employee in this state can rely on retirement security guaranteed by the state of Washington
- Every public employee in this state can rely on retirement security guaranteed by the state of Washington
- And we're representing over 3 million people in the state of Washington. Mr.
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met in executive session on a proposed substitute operating budget bill and worked through a long series of amendments before voting on the bill. Members discussed a wide range of budget items, including court funding for Thurston County civil filings, Attorney General funding for a domestic extremism task force, grants for Yakima aquatics access, North Mason mobile integrated health, mentoring programs, poverty reduction work, a proposed Department of Housing task force, federal grant inventory staffing, HEAL Act funding, assisted living rebasing, DCYF family resource centers and pediatric interim care, law enforcement training and equipment, shellfish and birthing center licensing fees, school bus depreciation, charter school accountability, transition to kindergarten priorities, and several Fish and Wildlife and OSPI grants. The committee also considered amendments related to the Columbia River Gorge Commission, shrub-steppe habitat mitigation, and a study on Lower Snake River reservoir drawdown impacts.
Debate on many amendments centered on whether items were statewide priorities or local projects, and on the fiscal constraints of the budget. Supporters often argued that proposals would protect vulnerable populations, improve public safety, or leverage future savings and outside funding; opponents frequently cited budget pressure, the availability of existing funding, or the need to avoid singling out local projects. Some amendments were adopted, including Clark 343 on intent to fund up to 10,000 additional eCAP slots, Jones 419 on paint stewardship funding, and Stevens 070 limiting birthing center license fees. Many others failed, including amendments on Thurston County court funding, the domestic extremism task force, Yakima aquatics, North Mason mobile integrated health, mentoring, poverty reduction workgroup funding, the Department of Housing task force, federal grant staffing, HEAL Act funding, assisted living rebasing, the PIC Center contract, the Lacey regional training academy, and several Fish and Wildlife and OSPI-related proposals.
The committee then moved to the underlying bill, Proposed Substitute House Bill 2289, and adopted a do pass motion after disposing of the amendments. The transcript indicates the committee ultimately reported the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation.