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VT
Transcript Highlights:
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- ,</c> Services Committee, Services Committee, and<01:20:20.560><c> your</c><01:20:20.760><c> committee
- </c> by your House Appropriations Committee. by your House Appropriations Committee.
- </c> passed by the Judiciary Committee. passed by the Judiciary Committee.
- Now, the Committee on Judiciary.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, we, the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration...
- Speaker, we, the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration... February 23, 2026, Mr.
- Speaker, we, the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we printed House Bills
- House Bill 603 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee relating to the Capitol Mall.
- House Bill 698 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee relating to voting.
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Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for proper consideration: HB 2120, signed David
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for proper consideration: HB 2174, signed David
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for proper consideration: HB 2289, signed David
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for proper consideration: HB 2903, signed David
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bill for proper consideration: HB 2383. Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Let me the rules committee last night.
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- Um, and yeah, we did have a debate in the Rules Committee about this last night.
- Um, and yeah, we did have a debate in the Rules Committee about this last night.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Apr 16th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of a committee.
- The Committee on Rules of the Two Branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred the petition accompanied
- Browell, The Committee on Rules of the Two Branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred the petition
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended. The question now comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair, and the esteemed committee of the Joint Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify
- There are no rules and there are no limits.
- that are before this committee.
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- Thank you, members of the committee.
Summary:
The hearing of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs was opened by Chair Joe McGonagle and Vice Chair Senator Mike Rush, who noted that Chair John Velis was deployed with the Massachusetts National Guard. The chairs explained the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, live streaming, and filing deadlines, and said the committee would hear 11 House bills and eight Senate bills dealing with federal and overseas issues. Much of the hearing centered on competing resolutions about Article 5 constitutional conventions, along with related resolutions on D.C. statehood, child labor, Citizens United, and Cambodia.
Supporters of H. 4692 and S. 284, a joint resolution to rescind all prior Massachusetts Article 5 convention applications, argued that old resolutions from the 1930s and 1970s could be used to count Massachusetts toward the 34-state threshold for calling a federal constitutional convention. Testifiers from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, Reproductive Equity Now, labor groups, and others warned that a convention would have no clear rules, could not be reliably limited to specific topics, and could put civil rights, reproductive rights, labor protections, and other constitutional protections at risk. Several speakers also cited a recent federal lawsuit and said the safest course was to remove outdated applications from the books.
A large opposing panel testified in support of H. 3888, a resolution calling for a Convention of States to propose amendments limiting federal power, imposing fiscal restraints, and establishing term limits. Supporters argued that Article 5 provides a lawful way to address federal overreach, debt, and congressional stagnation, and said the process would be limited by state applications and ratification by 38 states. Some committee members and witnesses raised concerns about a runaway convention, broad language in the resolution, and whether Congress could or should set rules for such a convention. Representative Gentile also testified in support of several related resolutions on overturning Citizens United, D.C. statehood, and the child labor amendment, while Representative Howard and Representative Tongue supported a Cambodia resolution condemning political oppression and urging free and fair elections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 17 Feb 19th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of Committee.
- The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules, the two branches acting concurrently, reports recommending
- Rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of committee.
- Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bills.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate order, Report of the committee.
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the Senate order relative to authorizing the Joint Committee
- What now is happening is that the Committee on Rules is reporting this may be an update from the Committee
- on The Committee on Rules is reporting those to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means so that they
- Under the rules, the matter will be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee and floor matters. The Committee on Rules reported two municipal property tax relief bills, Senate Nos. 1933 and 1935, and both were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of advancing the bills, describing them as measures to address property tax shocks and provide relief through a rebate or credit mechanism.
The Senate then enacted House No. 3916, authorizing Westfield to set an age limit for original appointment as a police officer, and took a brief recess to sign the bill. On third reading, the Senate passed to be engrossed Senate No. 24, amending the charter of the town of Sandwich, after accepting a committee report recommending a new draft, Senate No. 2859. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 4173, further regulating appointments to the Acton Memorial Library, and House No. 4031, increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston, after adopting an amendment offered by Senator Barrett.
The Senate also considered House No. 3912, increasing the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, which had been returned by the Governor with a recommended amendment under Article 56. The Senate suspended its rules, adopted the Governor’s amendment, and returned the bill to the House for reenactment. Finally, a House petition concerning a special commission on perimenopause and menopause care was referred to the Committee on Public Health, and the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11:00 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Speaker, I yield three minutes to the chair of the Rules Committee.
- </c> member of the rules committee, Mr. member of the rules committee, Mr. Negus. Negus. Negus.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- on House Administration and the Senate Rules Administration Committee.
- </c><03:07:00.560><c> I</c><03:07:00.800><c> thank</c> Rules Administration Committee.
- I thank Rules Administration Committee.
- </c> Affairs Committee. Affairs Committee.
- The rules are suspended. affirmative. The rules are suspended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Delgado, the committee secretary.
- On today's agenda, we'll first adopt the 2025-2026 committee rules, and we have a quorum here, so thank
- On today's agenda, we'll first adopt the 2025-2026 committee rules, and we have a quorum here, so thank
- This afternoon we'll have the adoption of the 2025-2026 committee rules and three items to be heard in
- the committee.
Summary:
The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met to adopt its 2025-2026 rules and hear three bills. The committee first adopted the rules on a roll call vote, then heard AB 1303 by Assemblymember Valencia, which would clarify that a Social Security number is not required to apply for California Lifeline and would restrict sharing subscriber information with immigration enforcement absent a court warrant or subpoena. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable Californians, including undocumented residents, domestic violence survivors, unhoused people, and identity theft victims, access essential communications services; there was no opposition. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to Judiciary.
The committee next heard AB 1271 by Assemblymember Bonta, which would require broadband providers to report pricing and speed-performance data to the Department of Consumer Affairs and make the information publicly available, with privacy protections and a standardized reporting template. Supporters argued the bill would improve transparency and help consumers, local governments, and the state understand what broadband service Californians are actually receiving; testimony highlighted disparities in speed and pricing in low-income communities. The bill was amended in committee and passed on a due pass as amended motion to the Committee on Business and Professions.
Finally, the committee heard AB 693 by the chair, Assemblymember Boerner, which would consolidate broadband and digital equity functions into a new Department of Broadband and Digital Equity and create an 11-member commission with decision-making authority. Supporters said the current split between agencies creates delays and coordination problems, while members discussed governance, geographic representation, and whether the proposal would require follow-up constitutional or statutory changes. The bill passed 9-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. Afterward, the committee added AB 1303 and AB 1271 as later add-ons, both of which were also reported out, and the meeting adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to begin with item B, consideration of emergency rules. Perfect.
- We're going to begin with item B, consideration of emergency rules.
- change, this emergency rule change.
- So this rule allows us to... Thank you.
- Any questions from the committee? Seeing none, what's the will of the committee? I have a motion.
Committee:
All ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Summary:
The Executive Subcommittee met and first approved an emergency rule change from the Department of Education to update consolidation and annexation rules to reflect Acts 919 of 2025 and 157 of the 2026 fiscal session. The rule implements the creation of new isolated school districts after local detachment votes, and officials explained the funding structure for parent districts: they retain foundation funding, declining enrollment funding, and local tax revenue, while 90% of the foundation funding generated by detaching students is forwarded to the new districts. Members discussed the financial impact in detail, and the emergency rule was approved without objection, effective upon adjournment of the Legislative Council meeting on June 19, 2026.
The Department of Human Services then presented an emergency rule allowing hospitals to open separate adolescent substance use disorder units and receive payment for residential services provided to adolescents. The rule was approved without objection, and Senator Irvin requested that the topic be placed on a future public health agenda for an update.
The committee also approved Whitehall’s waiver request to exceed $1 million through cooperative purchasing for construction services related to a project using a vendor with prior experience and a longer-warranty system. In addition, members voted to keep committee per diem, mileage, and expense allocations unchanged for the new fiscal year. Finally, the committee approved a motion to cancel the July 2026 Legislative Council meeting, allow only subcommittee meetings with imminent matters through July 31, and treat July subcommittee actions as final for reporting at the August 21, 2026 meeting.
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Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to begin with item B, consideration of emergency rules.
- change, this emergency rule change.
- And without objection, the proposed emergency rules reviewed and approved.
- So this rule allows us to... Thank you.
- Any questions from the committee? Seeing none, what's the will of the committee? I have a motion.
Committee:
All ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
- </c><00:03:26.959><c> proposed</c> policy the number of new rules proposed policy the number of new rules
- </c><00:03:36.720><c> and</c> help Drive the decline in new rules and help Drive the decline in new rules
- Senator Higdon, thank you, Madam Chair. rule would result in compliance and or rule would result in compliance
- </c><00:09:37.440><c> and</c> out for healthc care rules and out for healthc care rules and emergencies
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met with a quorum and first heard Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Senator Matt Nunn, which would bar state agencies from adopting administrative regulations with implementation and compliance costs above $500,000 over a two-year period unless an exception applies. Nunn said the bill is intended to increase legislative oversight, reduce burdensome regulation, and preserve agency authority for routine rules, with exceptions for emergency actions, loss of federal funds, express legislative authorization, and health facility/service matters. Senators asked about the definition of “major economic impact,” whether broader societal costs were considered, and how the legislature could respond quickly to year-round agency rulemaking; Nunn said the bill is meant to force those larger policy choices into the legislative process. Several members voiced concern that the threshold was too low and could tie agencies’ hands, while others supported the bill as a check on regulation. The committee voted to report SB 20 favorably, with some members voting no or passing.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 127, sponsored by Senator Shelley Frommeyer, concerning real estate license reciprocity. Frommeyer and representatives from Perry Real Estate College explained that the bill would codify Kentucky’s current education and licensing standards for out-of-state real estate licensees, rather than relying on bilateral agreements that can be terminated by other states. They said the measure was prompted by the end of reciprocal agreements with states such as Ohio and West Virginia, which left students and licensees uncertain, and argued that codifying the standards would provide stability, help military spouses, and support Kentucky’s real estate industry. Senators questioned whether a compact would be better, whether the bill would disadvantage Kentucky licensees seeking to practice elsewhere, and whether it would weaken Kentucky’s leverage in future negotiations. Supporters said the bill only fixes Kentucky’s side of the process and could encourage other states to adopt similar standards; opponents worried it was unilateral and might not produce reciprocity from other states. The committee ultimately reported SB 127 favorably, with several members explaining yes, no, or pass votes, and then adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 514 and 515 were delivered to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for ...
- Speaker, we are the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration. February 23, 2026, Mr.
- House Bill 743 referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
- House Bill 698, by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, relating to voting.
- House Bill 698 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, relating to voting.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received committee reports and bill referrals. Among the measures introduced or advanced were bills on restroom access and indecency, assertive community treatment, foreign law in Idaho courts, police dog protections, hospital taxing district petitions, legislative residency requirements, driver education options for parents, and redesigning the agricultural license plate. The House also passed several bills on second or third reading, including HB 652, HB 556, HB 602, HB 654, HB 549, HB 628, and HB 663, sending them to the Senate.
HB 556 drew the most debate. Supporters argued the state should raise reimbursement to counties for housing state inmates in county jails because county costs have risen well above current reimbursement levels, counties are overcrowded, and property taxpayers are subsidizing state obligations. Opponents said the fiscal note was too large for the current budget year, though several members still acknowledged the underlying problem. The bill ultimately passed the House 59-10. HB 602, which limits the use of foreign law when it conflicts with Idaho or U.S. constitutional rights, also passed after questions about prior legislation affecting child support enforcement; the sponsor said this bill was narrower and preserved existing law as the guardrail.
HB 673, which would require legislative candidates to have lived in their district for 120 days in the preceding year before filing, generated significant concern about retroactivity, fairness, and impacts on military members, missionaries, traveling workers, and others with temporary absences. After debate, the House voted to send it to general orders for further work rather than advancing it immediately. HB 628, concerning parent-taught driver education in urban districts, was defended as expanding parental choice and reducing costs, while opponents raised safety concerns about teaching teens on busy roads without dual brakes or other safeguards; it passed 63-6. The House adjourned after announcements and committee meeting notices.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, we, the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have transmitted and
- Speaker, we, the Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed House
- House Bills 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525 will refer to the Judiciary and Rules Committee...
- House Bills 521, 522, 523, 524, and 525 will refer to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
- House Bill 489 will return to the Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee. Mr.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 51 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, reports
- Rules are suspended. The question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. The ayes have it. Joint Rule 12 is suspended.
- Rules are suspended.
- these last three terms in this committee, being on our third term in this committee.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed students from the Frederick C. Murphy School in Weymouth, along with other guests introduced by members. The chamber then suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including proposals on alcohol labeling for beers consumed on premises, parity in funding for regional vocational and traditional public schools, and legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
The main floor business was House No. 4187, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth’s Cannabis Laws, reported by Ways and Means as a substitute bill. Members speaking in support described it as a comprehensive overhaul of the Cannabis Control Commission and the state’s cannabis and hemp regulatory framework. The bill would reduce and restructure the CCC, expand options for cannabis businesses and social equity operators, raise license and ownership caps, remove the vertical integration requirement for medical marijuana, and create stronger rules for hemp and CBD products, including a ban on unregulated intoxicating hemp products and a new regulatory structure for allowable hemp beverages and CBD items.
Several amendments were offered and adopted by roll call, including changes narrowing the hemp beverage ban from 11 ounces to 7.5 ounces, requiring out-of-state testing labs to be certified in good standing with the commission, and other technical revisions. After debate, the House passed H. 4187 to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 153-0. The chamber also passed to be engrossed two sick leave bank bills, for Andrew Satara and Dana Johnson, and ordered House No. 1590, establishing a sick leave bank for Eric J. Wenaka, to a third reading. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and been sent to the Rules Committee.
- I move that the bill receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee.
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and is sent to the Rules Committee subject to signatures
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and is sent to the Rules Committee subject to signatures
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and is sent to the Rules Committee subject to signature
Summary:
The Law and Justice Committee heard multiple Senate bills and took executive action on several of them. Bills discussed included SB 5837 on guardianship and conservatorship, SB 6011, SB 6009 on consent language in proceedings, SB 5868, SB 5974 on sheriffs and related law enforcement volunteers, SB 5720 on consumer debt default judgments, SB 5833 on leaving engines running to protect pets, SB 5936 on human trafficking remedies, SB 5993 on medical debt interest, SB 6070 on missing persons alerts and investigative tools, and SB 6002 on driver privacy and ALPR data. Staff summarized proposed substitutes and amendments for each, with members raising concerns about scope, constitutionality, consumer protections, law enforcement authority, privacy, and debt collection practices. Several amendments were adopted, withdrawn, or rejected during the discussion.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes or amendments for SB 5837, SB 6009, SB 5974, SB 5720, SB 5833, SB 5936, SB 5993, SB 6070, and SB 6002. SB 6011 also received a due pass recommendation. SB 5974, after debate over sheriff certification and recall provisions, was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5993, dealing with medical debt interest, drew multiple proposed amendments that were withdrawn, and the committee ultimately advanced the bill with the substitute. SB 6002 on ALPR privacy was advanced after discussion of retention periods, ownership of data, and evidentiary use.
The committee then held a public hearing on SB 6086, which would strengthen security protections for judicial officers and court personnel by expanding who may request removal of personal information, broadening Address Confidentiality Program eligibility, and allowing AOC security consultants to conduct threat assessments. Proponents, including judges, clerks, and court officials, described rising threats and the need for stronger protections; county officials and prosecutors raised implementation, constitutional, and records-management concerns. The committee also heard Senate Joint Memorial 8014, requesting a U.S.-led investigation into the killing of Washingtonian Aishanur Esgi Yegi. The memorial drew extensive testimony from family members, advocates, academics, and community groups in support, while a few opponents argued the memorial was factually incomplete or politically selective. No final action was taken on SB 6086 or SJM 8014 during the hearing, and the committee closed after noting very large numbers of signed-in supporters and opponents for the memorial.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 113 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of committee.
- The Committee on Rules and the Committees on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, report recommending
- Rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of committee. Joint Rule 12 is suspended. Report of committee.
- Rule 7A is suspended.
Summary:
The House received a gubernatorial message returning House No. 3912, a bill to increase the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, with recommendation of amendment, and referred it to the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 on a petition from Megan K. Kilcoyne concerning condominium owners’ rights, sending it to the Committee on the Judiciary, and suspended Rule 7A to take up several bills reported by Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
Those bills were read a second time and ordered to a third reading: House No. 138 on the definition of livestock; House No. 4437 on nutrient management and fertilizer regulation in Nantucket; House No. 4673 protecting first responders and enhancing access to behavioral health centers; House No. 4676 on tort actions for latent diseases; and House No. 4694 on increasing affordable and public housing options. The House then adopted an emergency preamble for House No. 4587, establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee, David A. Russell.
Several engrossed bills were passed to be enacted, including House No. 4149 revising the Lynn city charter, House No. 4286 authorizing an additional wine and malt beverage license in Somerset, and House No. 4439 simplifying subdivision road layout and acceptance in Marlborough. House No. 4587 was also passed to be enacted after the emergency preamble vote. The House observed a moment of silent tribute for Representative Anne Margaret Ferrante, who died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, and adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 10 a.m., with adjournment in her memory.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/13/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
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- I'm just going to go over a couple of the committee room rules that I explained to some people that were
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- </c> the committee. the committee.
Committee:
House Children and Family Law