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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee, Senator Cortese.
- issues, this being the Judiciary Committee.
- the rule of law, we don't have eggs.
- But I also understood that the rule of law is the rule of law.
- But I also understood that the rule of law is the rule of law.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, family law, privacy, housing, and artificial intelligence. SB 477 would clarify FEHA procedures for the Civil Rights Department, including tolling deadlines by agreement and updating complaint definitions; it drew some concern about venue and convenience but was moved forward. SB 450 would confirm California jurisdiction over adoption proceedings for children born in the state even if families have moved away, and would require all legal parents to be listed on adoption orders; it received strong support, especially from LGBTQ family advocates, and passed to Appropriations. SB 683 would clarify that people whose name, image, or likeness is misused may seek TROs or injunctions under existing publicity-rights law; opposition from media and First Amendment groups focused on the 48-hour compliance default and speech concerns, but the bill advanced as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection.
The committee also considered SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, which would regulate voice, image, and video cloning technology, require warnings, and direct the Judicial Council to develop evidence standards for AI; it passed to Public Safety. SCR 66, a resolution designating May 1 as Law Day and emphasizing the rule of law, was adopted unanimously after supportive comments from members. SB 808 would create expedited judicial review for housing permit denials that violate state law; supporters said it would reduce costly delay and help housing production, while the Judicial Council opposed it as imposing unreasonable timelines and staffing burdens. The bill passed to Appropriations despite concerns about court resources and broader housing-law issues.
The committee then took up two privacy bills from Senator Wiener. SB 59 would automatically keep confidential court records for adult and retroactive gender/name change petitions, expanding protections previously enacted for minors; supporters described real-world doxxing and harassment, while opponents raised First Amendment and public-records objections, and the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 497 would require warrants for out-of-state law enforcement access to California prescription monitoring data, expand transgender shield protections for gender-affirming care records, and bar certain disclosures without legal process; the author framed it as a response to out-of-state anti-trans enforcement, and the bill was presented with support from trans advocacy groups.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 04-02-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, welcome everyone to the Judiciary Committee hearing this Wednesday morning, and we have a couple
- </c><00:07:54.639><c> Um,</c><00:07:55.039><c> and</c> constitution, the rule of law.
- Um, and constitution, the rule of law.
- </c> the rulings the rulings of<00:09:38.320><c> court</c> of court of court um<00:09:40.480><c> federal
- </c> in the public safety committee in the public safety committee previously.<00:10:38.399><c> This<
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 158, which had been amended from an automatic voter registration-related request to a resolution urging the administration to follow the law and comply with federal court orders. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from the League of Women Voters of Hawaii, the Democratic Party of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Hawaii women lawyers, and others. One witness spoke against automatic voter registration, warning it could be exploited by bad actors, though the chair clarified that the amended resolution was focused on court orders rather than AVR.
Members asked questions about whether states or Congress can enforce compliance with court orders and whether there were historical examples of presidents refusing to follow them. The response emphasized separation of powers, checks and balances, and the importance of state support for the rule of law. The committee then voted to accept the proposed SD1 for SCR 158; the measure passed with one no vote recorded from Senator Awa.
The committee also took up SCR 154, a resolution supporting implementation of applicable United Nations Human Rights Council universal periodic review recommendations. No testimony was received on that measure, and it was deferred. In a later decision-making agenda item, the committee considered a measure directing the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to include circuit and district court facilities in planning new correctional centers and to establish a release procedure away from residential communities and public spaces; the committee recommended passage as amended, and the measure passed without objection.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session C Feb 11th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Rules Chair, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Thank you, Madam Rules Chair. Without objection, show the motion adopted.
- Thank you, Madam Rules Chair. Without objection, show the motion adopted.
- I move that any bills filed outside the call be sent to the Rules Committee to determine if a need exists
- That decision will be made by Senator Hooper, the chair of the committee.
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and pledge, then the Secretary read the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation stated the session was called to address immigration-related legislation, including measures to coordinate with federal immigration enforcement, create a state immigration board, restrict benefits for undocumented immigrants, create offenses related to non-citizen voting, strengthen detention and bail rules, require identification in state interactions, and provide funding and penalties related to enforcement and officials.
The Senate read the filed bills first time: SB 2C and SB 4C, both relating to immigration, and SM 6C, a memorial urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The President and several senators discussed the immigration package, emphasizing support for President Trump’s immigration agenda, funding for law enforcement, and cooperation with the governor and House. The President also condemned threats and violent rhetoric directed at Commissioner Simpson and his family, and Senator Pizzo echoed concerns about threats and urged senators to discourage inflammatory social media behavior.
The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet the next day, and the Senate adopted motions waiving rules to place SB 2C, SB 4C, and SM 6C on the special order calendar for Thursday, with an amendment deadline tied to the Appropriations Committee meeting. Another motion sent bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review. Senator Burgess recognized USF Health medical and resident students in the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, February 13, or upon the call of the President.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I note that the Senate committee substitute for, or Senate Bill 835, passed out of the committee with
- The Senate committee substitute...
- The Senate committee substitute...
- This guidance includes formal rules, but also manuals, bulletins, advisory letters, formal rules, but
- Because the rules could be wrong. And who would be liable for making the rules?
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 2116, which drew comments about children’s education and an amendment offered by Representative Hinman. Hinman explained the amendment would phase out the Missouri tax subtraction for contributions to non-Missouri 529 plans for new users beginning January 1, 2027, while allowing existing users to continue. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a substitute, and then voted the House Committee substitute do pass by a vote of 11 yeas, 3 nays, and 1 present. Hinman also noted concerns from the investment community about the absence of an advisor-sold 529 option and urged the department to work toward restoring it.
In public hearing, Representative Lane Roberts presented House Bill 1870, a garnishment and exemption update that would modernize long-outdated exemption amounts, tie some amounts to CPI adjustments, increase the homestead exemption, and create new procedures for garnishment of financial institution account funds. The Missouri Bankers Association supported the bill, saying it was the product of extensive work with stakeholders and would improve efficiency and reduce legal risk for banks, while also protecting debtors’ rights. Questions focused on joint accounts, business accounts, and notice to account holders; a private attorney speaking in opposition argued the bill could improperly shift burdens onto non-debtor account holders and raised concerns about tenancy by the entirety, corporate accounts, and equitable garnishment.
Representative Castile then presented House Bill 2586, which would lower the minimum credit union membership share from $25 to $1 and allow credit union board and committee meetings and voting by electronic means. The Missouri Credit Union Association supported the bill, saying it would improve access for members who need the $25 and help boards meet despite weather or distance, while also aligning state law more closely with federal practice. Finally, Representative Oehlerking presented House Bill 3107, the “Safe Harbor” bill, which would shield financial institutions from civil liability under state law when they act in good faith reliance on written guidance from regulators, while excluding fraud, intentional misconduct, willful wrongdoing, and gross negligence. Credit union and banking representatives supported the measure as a defense against costly litigation based on compliance with required forms and guidance, while an opposing attorney argued the bill relied on nonpublic agency guidance, raised separation-of-powers concerns, and could leave consumers without recourse; witnesses also discussed possible examples such as overdraft fee litigation and the need for any guidance to be public and reviewable.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The rules are suspended. Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
- The rules are suspended. Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
- Speaker, I move to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider HR 161.
- Speaker, I move to suspend all necessary rules and take up and consider HR 31.
- The chair has known the rules are suspended. The following resolution.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any objection to the three-minute rule? If no objection, three-minute rule is adopted.
- Jones, a vote yes is for the three-minute rule. A vote no is against the three-minute rule.
- So the three-minute rule is adopted. I don't know. So the three-minute rule is adopted.
- Chairman, thank you, and members of the committee.
- Ma'am, the evidentiary rules in J.P.
Bills:
HR2 , HR37 , HR61 , HCR11 , HCR64 , HB89 , HB183 , HB341 , HB371 , HB451 , HB480 , HB520 , HB541 , HB579 , HB597 , HB816 , HB1004 , HB1064 , HB1165 , SB44
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
transparency, accountability, Justice Department, FBI, Jeffrey Epstein, victim protection, investigation, public trust, HR37, House Resolution 37, Honduras veterans, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, military medal, veteran recognition, Congress memorialization, U.S. veterans, foreign deployment, 1981 to 1992, military service awards, combat support
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1165, which was converted into a substitute bill to reorganize the Avoyelles Parish court system by creating two city courts, one for Marksville and one for Bunkie, and expanding their jurisdiction parishwide, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. The sponsor and supporting judges said the change would better use existing courts and improve access to justice, while the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket, could create staffing and constitutional issues, and needed more study. After questions about voting districts, appellate procedure, and minority vote dilution, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then heard House Bill 1064 creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District, with testimony from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the YWCA describing a specialty court model focused on accountability, victim services, and wraparound support. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 341, clarifying law enforcement officer rights during administrative investigations, was amended to specify administrative matters and reported with amendments. House Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, expanded a study of behavioral health courts to include additional parishes and a later reporting deadline, and was reported favorably. House Bill 579, the sexual assault survivor bill of rights, was amended to strengthen notice, confidentiality, and funding provisions and then reported favorably.
Later, House Bill 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional threshold for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew significant opposition from city court judges who warned of unintended consequences, including different evidentiary standards, possible attorney-representation issues for entities, and added burdens on district courts. Supporters framed it as an inflation adjustment and access-to-justice measure, but after debate the committee voted 5-11 to defer the bill. House Bill 183, limiting courthouse cell phone bans in fee-payment areas, was amended and then failed on a 7-7 tie with the chair voting no. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 451 on ATC hearing notices, House Bill 541 on micro distillers via substitute, Senate Bill 44 on tactical medical professionals’ firearms, House Resolution 37 honoring veterans who served in Honduras, and House Bill 89 requiring a district attorney office to pay certain retirees’ health premiums from its own funds. Several other bills were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And um I think it’s incumbent upon this committee to be the one to enforce those budget rules.
- And I will be extremely disappointed in this committee if we do not enforce those budget rules as we’
- He said he would be extremely disappointed if the committee did not enforce the budget rules adopted
- </c><00:47:36.480><c> different</c><00:47:36.800><c> committees</c> certain committees different committees
- or budget rule Senate budget rule or budget rule B6.<01:04:59.119><c> There</c><01:04:59.440><c> is<
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> pursuant to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. pursuant to rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr.
- </c> rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. President. rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Pursuant to Rule 12.5, Senator Her moves that the following members be excused for conference committee
- </c><02:10:09.440><c> Rule</c> back to our rules. Rule back to our rules.
- We have rules. Our rules state body. We have rules.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the Appropriations Committee.
- I move to suspend the rules for any bill... Committee. Without objection, such shall be the order.
- I move to suspend the rules for any bills reported to the desk by a committee as due pass as amended
- Committee: Item 11, SB 112, Layered; Item 112...
- The rules are suspended. Ayes 43, noes 15. The rules are suspended without reference to file.
Summary:
The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day.
Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1.
The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/10/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the committee. >> Thank you, committee.
- </c> committee. Thank you very much. committee. Thank you very much.
- Rules were developed. We moved ground. Rules were developed.
- </c> committee amendment. committee amendment.
- </c> other committee. Go. other committee. Go.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-22 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:17.040><c> of</c> We don't have the committee of We don't have the committee of conference
- 44A, is referred to the Committee on Rules. >> Orders of the day.
- </c> the rules. the rules.
- </c> uh the committee chair for her words. uh the committee chair for her words.
- Committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, members, in your folders you have a copy of the draft of the committee rules and procedures, so I
- and the committee administrator.
- I think any questions about the committee rules at all? All right, well, thank you.
- It says Education Policy Committee, and it's an overview of the chapters that this committee typically
- </c><00:14:08.920><c> under</c> um they adopt or amend rules under um they adopt or amend rules under
Committee:
House Education Policy
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- President, your Rules Committee has had under consideration Senate Executive Letter number 44.
- I move adoption of the committee report. Senators, we have a motion to adopt the committee report.
- I move adoption of the committee report. Senators, we have a motion to adopt the committee report.
- It was an honor to be on the Rules Committee to listen to Greg in his comments and his thoughts on being
- I just learned today that you were up for appointment in the Rules Committee and was just thrilled and
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of a committee: the Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom were
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. The matters will be referred to their several committees.
- Report of a committee: the Committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate bill Toxic
- Roderick, for the committee.
- Roderick, for the committee.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two congratulatory resolutions, one honoring Andrew Labovitz for attaining Eagle Scout and another congratulating Joseph P. Nickerson, Sr. on his 100th birthday. The chamber also acted on a report from the Committee on Rules suspending Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, which were then referred to their respective committees.
On local legislation, the Senate passed to be engrossed a Scituate bill further regulating parking fines. It also considered a Cambridge parking enforcement bill, where Senator Brownsberger offered and the Senate adopted an amendment replacing the bill text with the language of Senate No. 3105; the bill as amended was then passed to be engrossed. The Senate Ways and Means Committee reported favorably, with new drafts, on the Toxic Free Medical Devices Act and on legislation advancing the profession of commercial interior design; in both cases the Senate suspended rules, adopted the committee amendments, and ordered the bills to a third reading.
The Senate then enacted three bills: a Tewksbury charter amendment changing the residency requirement for the town manager, and two Haverhill bills exempting Nick Santos and Anthony Morales from the maximum wage requirement for police officers. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in formal session and adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of a committee: The committee on rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom were
- Joint Rule 12 is suspended. The matters will be referred to their several committees.
- Report of a committee: The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate bill,
- Roderick, for the committee.
- Roderick, for the committee.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 13 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of Committee.
- The ayes have it; rules are suspended.
- The chair will rule on this.
- The chair will rule on that. The chair is going to rule that the gentlelady is correct.
- The ruling of the chair stands. The ruling of the chair stands. House being ordered, Ms.
Summary:
The House considered House No. 57, a $425 million supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 to fund the emergency shelter/emergency housing assistance system and related activities. The bill, as described by the chair of Ways and Means, included major policy changes requested by the Governor: immediate residency verification at intake, limits on eligibility, required criminal history disclosures and CORI checks, a reduced maximum shelter stay from nine months to six months with hardship waivers, temporary respite sites for 30 days, and a cap on system capacity. Supporters argued the changes were needed to preserve the right-to-shelter system amid fiscal strain and federal inaction; opponents said the bill still did not go far enough or, in some cases, went too far and risked harming families and children.
The House debated and voted on numerous amendments, mostly focused on tightening eligibility or changing shelter operations. Several Republican amendments to reduce funding, impose a one-year residency requirement, require broader background checks, limit eligibility to homelessness caused within Massachusetts, and require cooperation with ICE were rejected, often after roll call votes. A point of order was sustained on multiple amendments as beyond the scope of the bill, including proposals affecting court officers, law enforcement, and ICE-related provisions. The House also rejected amendments to cut the appropriation from $425 million to $200 million and to add other restrictions on eligibility and administration.
Some amendments were adopted. A redrafted Amendment 27, offered by Rep. Decker, was adopted 25-25 on a tie vote and expanded protections to children under age six and added related hardship/extension language. A subsequent amendment by Rep. Consalvo was adopted unanimously to add disability-related protections and extend benefits in certain cases. Another amendment by Rep. Finn was adopted to modify language about seeking federal reimbursement, and Amendment 9 was adopted to require competitive bidding for certain service funds. After debate and roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 126-26. The House then observed a moment of tribute for Doug Selfick and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bills are proper for consideration.
- The Committee on Rules recommends the following bills, 63 relating to midwifery.
- All righty, there is a Rules Committee amendment. Mr.
- Let's amend the Rules Committee amendment.
- There is a Rules Committee amendment. Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- with the rule, and finally, what I'm asking the committee to decide.
- House Rule 6.1 gives this committee authority to address the conduct that violates House rules, accepted
- In closing, I respectfully ask the committee to apply the statute and House rules to the facts as documented
- We ask that the committee dismiss, or I guess if we follow the procedural rules, find that there's no
- Okay, House Rule 610 allows the Ethics Committee<00:46:15.720><c> to</c><00:46:15.920><c> recess</c>
Committee:
House Ethics
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
- Last session, it passed out of this committee 13 to 0 and out of Rules 8 to 0.
- Last session, toward the end, it passed out of this committee 13 to 0 and out of Rules 8 to 0.
- So I'm really learning a lot here in this committee.
- Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
Committee:
House Economic Development
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Are we going to go ahead and call the Judiciary Committee meeting to order?
- The last time I presented before this committee, The last time I presented before this committee, three
- of Civil Procedure or the probate rules Actions governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure or
- We have a committee, a steering committee on families and children in the court, that looks at issues
- Is there any other business before the committee?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and heard several Office of the State Courts Administrator presentations. Judge Mark Mahan discussed the impact of 2023’s HB 837 litigation reforms on court operations, explaining that the law’s changes to comparative negligence, filing deadlines, collateral source evidence, premises liability, bad faith claims, attorney’s fees, and offer-of-judgment rules triggered a major March 2023 civil filing surge. He described how filings tripled statewide, with especially large increases in auto negligence and premises liability cases, and outlined how circuits responded through active case management, added resources, and workflow changes. Members asked whether the bill’s immediate effective date contributed to the surge and whether clearance rates would normalize over time; Judge Mahan said the court system viewed its response as a success and expected rates to settle as the backlog is worked through.
The committee then received a presentation on problem-solving courts from Jennifer Grandal and Judge Nina Richardson. Grandal reviewed Florida’s drug courts, mental health courts, veterans courts, dependency and early childhood courts, noting statewide best-practice standards, annual reporting requirements, funding sources, and data collection systems. Judge Richardson gave a local perspective on treatment courts, emphasizing that they address underlying mental health and substance use issues, rely on judicial supervision and sanctions as well as incentives, and help participants achieve recovery and avoid reoffending. She said the programs are accountable, transparent, and effective, and thanked the Legislature for continued support.
Finally, Judge Rachel Nordby and Eric McClure outlined the judicial branch’s legislative agenda. Nordby summarized the Supreme Court workgroup’s recommendations to expand Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including broader coverage, fewer qualifying adverse cases, a longer lookback period, and a public records exemption for stricken defamatory or sham material. McClure then highlighted additional agenda items: modernizing the duty-judge statute, expanding senior management retirement eligibility, authorizing additional judgeships based on workload studies, removing the statutory cap on court-ordered nonbinding arbitration compensation, protecting appellate clerks’ personal information, allowing alternative authentication for certain judicial notarizations, and creating a hearsay exception for guardian ad litem reports and testimony. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after member introductions and staff introductions.