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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 12th, 2026 at 11:20 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Starts the Texas with hash.
  • Fini Dair and the Cala, Spir, um, also the president of our state, a terrorist war, 12, 20, San Thakee
  • Thank you, ma'am. ...and used the law of the act ground to uncanny ass and tuning the opening of a new state
  • The Gulf War of State, New Mexico, was in the Mexico Convention, the Hallam.
  • Because it earned the ship with the law and say the district of the state.
Bills: HB111 , HB108 , HB145 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB63 , HB64 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HB4 , HB7 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB88 , HB96 , HB166 , HB285 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Part 2 Feb 12th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the state.
  • Owe money to the state.
  • owe the state.
  • In our state, it is more expensive.
  • state.
Bills: HB111 , HB108 , HB145 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB63 , HB64 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HB4 , HB7 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB88 , HB96 , HB166 , HB285 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary: The House spent much of the meeting on recognitions and tributes, including remarks supporting New Mexico’s dairy industry, honoring Gadsden Independent School District educators and students, recognizing Broadband Day at the Capitol, and celebrating the retirement of Representative Susan Herrera. Members from both parties praised Herrera’s long public-service career, especially her work on water, acequias, land grants, rural communities, modernization, early childhood, and predatory lending reform. Herrera thanked colleagues and said she was leaving to spend more time with family, grandchildren, and personal pursuits. The chamber also received a Senate message on House amendments to Senate Bill 3, with the Senate concurring in most items and asking the House to recede from two provisions. Committee reports were then adopted on a series of bills and resolutions, including House Bills 99, 206, 213, 250, 267, 270, 322, and 323; Senate Bills 17, 48, 55, 104, and 193; House Joint Resolution 5; and House Memorial 39. Most reports were adopted without objection, while some bills were advanced with committee substitutes or referrals to other committees. On third reading, the House passed several measures. House Bill 63, funding New Mexico Finance Authority water projects, passed 66-0; House Bill 64, appropriating about $13.25 million for PPRF-related funds, passed 67-0; House Bill 285, refining the disabled veteran property tax exemption, passed 67-0; House Bill 165, expanding C-PACE economic development uses, passed 67-0; House Bill 184, consolidating legacy fund investment accounts, passed 67-0; and House Bill 200, appropriating $10 million for the New Homes for New Mexico starter-home program, was debated at length and then passed. House Bill 291, the tax cleanup bill, drew a failed floor amendment that was tabled 41-24 before the bill passed 59-8. The debate on HB 200 focused on whether the program would help smaller builders and rural communities, while the HB 291 amendment debate centered on adding broader tax provisions and concerns about fiscal impact and policy scope.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 12th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • so my concern is I feel like this language in here, This language in here turns the onus from the state
  • House Bill 96, as amended, creates a working group to study the ability for the state of New Mexico to
  • This is Dan Crouch from New Space Nexus, one of the certified aerospace incubators in the state.
  • This is Dan Crouch from New Space Nexus, one of the certified aerospace incubators in the state.
  • . ...to ensure that there is representation on the working group for all points of view around the state
Bills: HB111 , HB108 , HB145 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB63 , HB64 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HB4 , HB7 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB88 , HB96 , HB166 , HB285 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary: The House resumed third reading after a brief evacuation caused by a fire alarm, which members later said was triggered by a faulty sensor in the print shop. The chamber then completed final passage on three bills. House Bill 111 passed 51-3 after debate in which a member from Lee objected that the bill’s language shifted the burden onto landowners and water right owners to prove innocence. House Bill 96, as amended, passed 61-0 after a friendly floor amendment added minority leader appointments to the proposed space commission working group and set the working group to dissolve on December 31, 2026. House Bill 108, as amended, passed 63-1; it made technical changes to soil and water conservation districts, including clarifying district definitions, director appointment procedures, and tax procedures.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • to other states.
  • We're a very diverse state.
  • We're a very diverse state.
  • There are bad people in other states.
  • and contribute to our great state.
Summary: The committee heard several tax and revenue measures. SB 1277, by Senator Grove, proposed a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide direct relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, gas, energy, and general living costs. Supporters said it would help working families, farmworkers, teachers, and others; opponents, including the California Tax Reform Association and the California Teachers Association, argued California already has a progressive tax system, that refundable credits are costly and can be difficult to administer, and that the bill would reduce General Fund revenues and Proposition 98 funding. The bill was held on call after extensive debate and no motion was made at that time. The committee then heard SB 1287, which would create a targeted tax credit to encourage private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure. The author and rail industry witnesses said the credit would support safety, bridge and track upgrades, emissions reductions, freight efficiency, and rural and agricultural supply chains, while opponents argued a direct grant program would be preferable to a tax credit. The bill was accepted with committee amendments and placed on call after a motion to move it forward. SB 1407 would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax, with the author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups arguing it would help retain veterans in California, support second careers, and keep federal retirement dollars in the state. The California Teachers Association and California Tax Reform Association opposed it as another tax expenditure that would reduce General Fund revenue. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, with several members voting aye and others not voting, and the bill was placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1349, which directs the Legislative Analyst’s Office to review major tax expenditures and evaluate their costs, beneficiaries, and effectiveness. Supporters, including CTA, AFSCME, cities, counties, and many teachers, said the state needs more accountability for roughly $94 billion in annual tax expenditures and their impact on schools and the budget. The bill was moved with committee amendments and placed on call. Additional measures discussed included SB 1078, authorizing Santa Cruz County to seek voter approval for a temporary local sales tax increase to fund health care and safety-net services; SB 1120, extending the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and making it refundable for certain strategic industries; and SB 1275, which would convert the state sales tax on vehicle purchases into a deductible vehicle license fee to reduce Californians’ federal tax burden. SB 1120 and SB 1275 both received support from business and industry witnesses, with no opposition testimony noted, and were moved on call or with a due pass as amended vote as the committee continued through the file.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • the state.
  • Also, since 2019, the state law...
  • Bryan, Texas.
  • and in many cities in the state of California.
  • We know this is important to our state.
Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAM-GVO, WAM-WLA Informational Briefings 01-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The library is Hawaii State Public Library System.
  • </c> library system about Lahaina. library system about Lahaina.
  • </c> to state buildings. to state buildings.
  • State as well.
  • </c> That's our state parks. That's our state parks.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-10-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This past weekend, following Governor Josh Green's announcement that state offices would be closed on
  • </c> closure of the state capital yesterday. closure of the state capital yesterday.
  • The waiver is requested due to the closure of the Hawaii State Legislature as a result of weather, which
  • Legislature as a result of Hawaii State Legislature as a result of a<00:07:42.080><c> weather</c><00
  • Uh, second, all essential employees were asked to report to their various positions in the state.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare May 19th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some are federal and some are state. So this is to do with a state adult assisted living.
  • There's a number of states—Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Montana, and Texas—have passed these bills
  • I think there's a state in Utah.
  • , which is a neighbor state.
  • , which is a neighboring state.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In state land and the statute currently for off-road vehicles, you can traverse across state land.
  • This bill would authorize that in this state. My amendment prohibits that in this state.
  • We looked at Florida, we looked at Texas, we looked at a couple other states that had these, and that's
  • It also, interestingly, will require the state treasurer to withhold state-shared revenue if Phoenix
  • doesn't comply. ...will require the state treasurer to withhold state-shared revenue if Phoenix doesn't
Keywords: 1182, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> state. Mr. Speaker, I yield back. state. Mr. Speaker, I yield back.
  • to my home state of Georgia.
  • </c> Iran wants to attack the United States. Iran wants to attack the United States.
  • in red states.
  • </c> but in red states. but in red states.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Committee on State and Local Government. Committee on State and Local Government.
  • In a in state government programs.
  • I'm pretty comfortable with the state-to-state.
  • </c> government entity like a Minnesota state government entity like a Minnesota state government<00:
  • I I don't have Secretary of State.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Feb 4th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • You win every debate in the library. I know that.
  • to Department of State cross-checks, and then Department of State working with the supervisors of elections
  • In other states, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, they have gone to this step of requiring citizenship.
  • in those states?
  • She does not know what state it was filed in. She does not know what state it was filed in.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Feb 4th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Information from DHSMV to Department of State cross-checks, and then Department of State working with
  • In other states, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, they have gone to this step of requiring citizenship.
  • in those states?
  • And has been upheld in the state of Florida.
  • She does not know what state it was filed in.
Bills: S0460 , S0748 , S1180 , S1334
Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections. The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes. The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • As of today, 20 states have brought their state statutes in line with federal regulations.
  • state law with federal guidance.
  • the State Archivist.
  • the State Archivist.
  • That's what the United States is faced with today.
Bills: HB2176 , HB2244 , HB2120 , HB2333
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Jan 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Water Act, while discharges to groundwater are regulated only under state water quality laws.
  • State funding for local hazardous waste programs is very static.
  • I'm the state director of the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization here in the state
  • We represent all 75 ports across the state.
  • We need more power generation in the state, and we need to be focusing on that.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2343, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain CAFO or individual discharge permit coverage for its game farms, and to treat game farms with at least 5,000 birds as large CAFOs. The prime sponsor and local officials from Centralia said the WDFW pheasant farm has contributed to nitrate contamination in a critical aquifer, affecting drinking water and public health, and argued the state should be held to the same standards as private operators. WDFW testified that it has already voluntarily secured the permit the bill would require and is working with Ecology and local partners. Testimony from county health and residents largely supported the bill, citing elevated nitrate levels and health risks, especially for infants and pregnant people. The committee then heard House Bill 2301, which expands Washington’s paint stewardship program to cover additional paint-related products, aerosol paints, and certain non-industrial coatings. The sponsor and industry supporters said the existing paint recycling program is working well and should be broadened to keep more materials out of landfills and reduce local hazardous waste costs. Local government witnesses supported the expansion but asked for changes on convenience standards, packaging coverage, and reimbursement for local collection costs. Ecology supported the overall concept but raised implementation concerns, including the need for uniform standards, full reporting, and more time for rulemaking. A wood preservatives industry representative opposed including wood preservatives, saying they are not paint and have different handling requirements. The committee also took testimony on House Bill 2515, a proposed substitute addressing emerging large energy use facilities, defined mainly as large data centers and virtual currency mining facilities. The bill would require utilities to adopt tariffs or policies to protect other ratepayers, require long-term contracts, demand response or curtailment provisions, reporting on energy and water use, and new clean energy targets for these facilities, while also changing how no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act are allocated and creating an annual fee for the facilities. Supporters, including environmental groups, community action agencies, some utilities, and labor and tribal representatives, said the bill would protect ratepayers, improve transparency, and keep Washington on track for climate goals. Opponents, including data center and business groups, some ports, and several labor organizations, argued the bill is too prescriptive, could raise costs or discourage investment, may affect existing contracts and other large industrial loads, and could reduce construction jobs. No votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • troopers to help cover the vast majority of the state.
  • It has nothing to do with the state statutes that govern.
  • I'm a former assistant United States attorney out of the Western District of Texas.
  • I'm a former assistant United States attorney out of the Western District of Texas.
  • I'm a former state attorney out of Florida.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1452, which would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on theft and fraud involving cargo and freight. The Arizona Trucking Association supported the bill, describing cargo theft as organized and rapidly increasing. The committee reported SB 1452 out with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. Members then considered SB 1048, a $36 million appropriation for Coconino County to build a new juvenile court services facility and convert the existing juvenile detention center into a detox, sobriety, and crisis recovery center. The sponsor and supporters framed it as a juvenile services and recovery investment, while one member objected to funding one county in a tight budget year. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1092, which would prohibit early termination of lifetime probation for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children and apply the restriction retroactively. The sponsor argued it would keep child sex offenders under supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion, retroactivity, and cases involving internet-related conduct or defendants with disabilities. After extensive testimony, the committee approved SB 1092 on a 4-3 vote. The committee next took up SB 1391, which would direct AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program, with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement advocates, said it would help officers manage trauma, improve retention, and support families. The bill passed unanimously. SB 1401, creating a golf tournament charity special plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after brief supportive testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors. On SB 1314, a broad pay raise bill for probation staff, corrections, juvenile corrections, and DPS employees, supporters argued that recruitment and retention problems and vacancies justified the increases. Some members supported the concept but noted uncertainty about the cost and the broader budget picture. The bill passed 5-1. The committee then heard SB 1071, which would repeal statutory provisions relating to the Arizona Rangers. Testimony split sharply: the sponsor and some former members argued the organization lacked transparency and accountability, while current and former Rangers said the bill would undermine an important volunteer public safety auxiliary. Rather than vote, the chair held SB 1071 for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee began SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the roll call had begun when the transcript ended.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • And to help with the prevention overall in the state of Texas.
  • And that are protecting the state of Texas.
  • of Texas, the government, in the gambling business, and that's returning a net to the state of Texas
  • I have no idea why this The state of Texas is the biggest bookie within our state, and quite frankly,
  • state of Texas.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Higher Education Institutions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cloud State, Bemidji State, Northern State, down in Aberdeen, Augustana, and Sioux Falls.
  • Cloud State, Bemidji State, Northern State, down in Aberdeen, Augustana, and Sioux Falls.
  • Cloud State, Bemidgy State, Northern State, down in Aberdeen, Augustana, and Sioux Falls.
  • Cloud State, Bimidgee State, Northern State, down in Aberdeen, Augustana, and Sioux Falls.
  • , and then the state— I think early on, obviously the system was ahead of the state, and then the state
Keywords: 908, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 5th, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And ultimately for our state.
  • So it's a direct state cost. Thank you. Okay. Mr.
  • So it's a direct state cost. before they implement any mandate so it's a direct state cost thank you
  • Please state your name. Hello. My name is Lincoln Trump.
  • The Louisiana State Police have done a great job of trying to, The Louisiana State Police have done a
Bills: SB83 , SB135 , SB143 , SB155 , SB157 , SB202 , SB237 , SB261 , SB276 , SB295 , SB450 , SB465 , SB506 , HB1070
Committee: Senate Finance
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • it ran through, because the Insurance Department is the one who regulates all bondsmen across the state
  • Will there be any further questions about geography or transportation in the great state of Oklahoma?
  • Members, Senate Bill 1447 is a modification of the RFP process for the state employees' prescription
  • As I said, hello, my name is Lucille Morehouse, and I'm a 15-year-old forage state ambassador.
  • like Delaware and Texas.