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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 50 (3-19-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next order of business is a meeting of the Committee on Committees and Rules Committee.
- </c><02:02:59.560><c> Committee</c><02:03:00.000><c> at</c> Committees and the Rules Committee at Committees
- and the Rules Committee at Clerk's<02:03:00.480><c> desk.
- of the Committee on Committees and<02:03:04.400><c> Rules</c><02:03:04.640><c> Committee</c><02:03:04.960
- Next order of business is the report of Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee. Mr.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy and Natural Resources Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- any committee you choose, on how it went.
- It basically says once the department develops the rules, adopts the rules, people will have to comply
- And then we go to the administrative rules committee for that.
- And then we go to the administrative rules committee for their thumbs up or thumbs down on the rules.
- We had looked at basically voiding out the rules from the plumbing code, voiding out the rules from public
Committee:
House Energy and Natural Resources
Summary:
The House Energy and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills, beginning with Senate Bill 2267 on on-site wastewater systems. DEQ testified that the bill would make DEQ the sole agency responsible for developing statewide wastewater code and licensing installers, replace local public health unit codes, create enforcement authority and civil penalties, and provide a $99,500 general fund appropriation for implementation. Members discussed whether the bill and proposed amendments adequately protected existing functioning or nonconforming septic systems, and DEQ said it would compare the Senate amendment with the committee’s draft and return the next day with feedback.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2339, a wildfire mitigation plan bill, and adopted amendment 02001 with a change from “Shell” to “May” on one line. After amendment, the bill passed 9-3 on a do pass as amended vote, despite opposition from members who argued it created a utility carve-out, reduced liability exposure for utilities, and incentivized safety without requiring compliance. The companion study bill, Senate Bill 2340, on fire service operational response needs also received a do pass recommendation, and the committee later agreed it should be handled on the floor before the mitigation bill so the two measures could be explained together.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 2210, a study bill on watershed boundaries, with members noting it would help inform ongoing work on related water legislation. Finally, Senate Bill 2325, dealing with ordinary high watermark determination, received a unanimous do not pass recommendation after members expressed concern that high-water-mark language is difficult to define and may be better addressed in a separate study or resolution. The committee adjourned after noting that DEQ would return the next day with proposed amendments and that work on Senate Bill 2276 would continue with interested parties.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we get to bills, our first order of business will be to adopt committee rules for the 2025-26
- Do we have a motion to approve the proposed committee rules?
- Committee.
- Let's start with the committee rules. We have a motion to adopt our committee rules.
- On the committee rules, Mr. Bennett. Aye. Bennett, aye. So those two are out. On item 8, AB 795.
Committee:
House Elections
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that the proposed substitute for a CVA do pass recommendation to be sent to the Rules Committee
- We do pass recommendation to be sent to the Rules Committee. Is there any further discussion?
- I move that the proposed substitute receive a do pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee
- I move that the proposed substitute receive a do pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee
- Rules. Rules Committee. All right. Thank you. Any further discussion?
Summary:
The Labor and Commerce Committee began by suspending the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 629, then held testimony on the bill, which would restructure the Liquor and Cannabis Board. Proponents, including the Washington Hospitality Association, the Washington Cannabis Business Association, and the Cannabis Alliance, argued the current board structure is overburdened by alcohol and cannabis responsibilities, slows decision-making, and should be expanded or reorganized to improve accountability and focus. Opponents, including the Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention and a cannabis business owner, warned the bill would create unnecessary administrative costs, weaken executive accountability, and should not advance without more study. The committee did not take final action on SB 629 during the hearing portion, but later moved several bills out of committee.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and advanced SB 6282 on behavioral health training for construction apprentices, SB 5379 on interest arbitration for Parks and Recreation Commission employees, SB 6197 on plumber license discipline, SB 6158 on factory-built housing and utility structures, SB 6302 on limits for independent contractors on public works finishing work, SB 5882 on PTSD workers’ compensation coverage for local correctional facility workers, SB 6180 on firefighter and law enforcement heart-related occupational disease presumptions, SB 6195 on cannabis producer oversupply, SB 6196 on kratom taxation, SB 6204 on home cannabis cultivation, and SB 6287 on kratom product restrictions. Several bills were sent to Ways and Means because of fiscal impacts, while SB 6204 was sent to Rules after adoption of an amendment allowing local governments to restrict home cultivation in residential areas. The committee also noted that SB 6303 on cannabis packaging and vapor devices would not move that day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
- Representative Niska from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules 1.21
- Members, we have to recess for the Rules Committee to meet.
- I just wanted to let everybody know that after the Rules Committee has met, we're going to reconvene
- cuz we're waiting on a longer on rules cuz we're waiting on a committee<00:19:23.720><c> report.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee. My name is Jim Fredericks.
- Thank you, committee.
- Isn't Idaho already under its own 2008 roadless rule?
- The role this rule never prevented action.
- committee representative Pickett thank you Mr.
Summary:
The House Resources and Conservation Committee heard an update from Idaho Fish and Game Director Jim Fredericks on agency performance measures and current issues. He reported strong access numbers, website traffic, and personnel retention, but noted a slightly elevated violation rate and ongoing work on a website overhaul. Fredericks also described the new nonresident deer and elk tag draw, which he said was successful and drew more than 40,000 applications, and he reviewed wolf management, including reduced harvest due to a federal injunction on trapping in grizzly bear areas. He also outlined a planned elk depredation response in the Big Willow drainage, involving removal of about 100 resident elk through a mix of translocation and lethal control, with meat donated to food banks. Committee members asked about translocation sites, survival, public communication, access agreements, depredation funding, and endowment land access.
The committee then heard an American Falls FFA Ag Issues presentation on the 2001 federal roadless rule and its 2025 rescission. Students presented arguments for and against the change in a mock court format, focusing on forest health, wildfire risk, tribal consultation, timber and mineral access, recreation, and ecosystem protection. Committee members praised the students’ preparation and presentation.
In legislative business, the committee held RS 33185 at the sponsor’s request, introduced RS 33168 related to Clean Water Act standards and the Sackett wetlands case, and introduced RS 33194 to recognize county expertise in federal consultation. The committee also advanced House Bill 587, which would provide spending authority for the Idaho Department of Agriculture to carry out grazing improvement work tied to prior legislation, after testimony from the sponsor and a Western Landowners Alliance representative in support. Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 26 supporting wildlife crossings where locally supported, with testimony from the Idaho Wildlife Federation and Idaho Sportsmen, Access and Opportunity in favor. The motion to send HCR 26 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed despite several dissenting votes, and the meeting adjourned after the bill was assigned for floor carry.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informational interview with Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL-St. Paul) Dec 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I passed my free water bill through the Commerce Committee.
- , the powerlifting ruling back in October?
- Supreme Court ruling, the powerlifting ruling<00:03:23.200><c> back</c><00:03:23.440><c> in</c><00:03
- What was your ruling back in October?
- </c> >> Um I was glad to see that they um ruled >> Um I was glad to see that they um ruled
Summary:
Representative Leigh Finke discussed the unusual 2025 Minnesota legislative session, describing it as difficult and fast-moving because of the House tie, the DFL quorum break, and the resulting power-sharing arrangement. She said the split chamber made committee work strange, but noted that some bills still advanced, including her free water bill through the Commerce Committee, and that lawmakers ultimately kept the government open.
Finke also spoke about concerns in the trans and queer community under the Trump administration, saying she has been holding town halls statewide to separate fact from fiction about federal actions. She said Minnesota is in a relatively strong position because of protections passed in 2023 and 2024, including the trans refuge bill and the gender-affirming care insurance mandate, and noted that the Minnesota Human Rights Act has protected gender identity since 1993. On the Minnesota Supreme Court’s powerlifting ruling, she said the court correctly applied state law and affirmed transgender participation, while acknowledging that some professional questions remain for lower courts.
Looking ahead to 2026, Finke said she is not focused on new trans-related legislation and argued that Republicans are likely to keep attacking the issue even though the public cares more about affordability, health care, and safety. She said the Equal Rights Amendment has been stalled because equality has become a political football and broader civil rights protections have faced resistance. She also said gun violence should be a major priority next session, expressing support for significant controls on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and saying such measures would pass if brought to the floor, though she blamed Republican leadership for blocking action.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- February 19, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports to the Senate Journal that the proceedings
- February 19, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 and
- The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 will be referred to the
- February 18, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports out House Bill 518 and Senate Bill 1257
- Senate Bills 1329 and 1330 will both be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
- Pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, the committee designates the following bills to be placed on the calendar
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of a committee.
- Report of a committee.
- Report of the committee.
- Committee on Rules, the two administrative act in concurrently, June was referred the petition accompanied
- the rule suspended.
Summary:
The Senate first debated and advanced Senate Bill 2561, an act to promote student learning and mental health, centered on a statewide bell-to-bell restriction on student cell phone use in schools. Supporters argued the bill would reduce distraction, improve academic performance and mental health, and encourage social interaction, while preserving flexibility for districts and exceptions for emergencies, special education, health needs, and instructional uses. Several senators emphasized local control and the need for public input, and a number of amendments were considered: some were withdrawn, some were rejected, and others were adopted, including an amendment requiring consistent and necessary exceptions and another requiring public hearings and local public input. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 38-2.
The Senate also took up a conference committee report on a $259 million FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The report funded EMS costs, home care, the Healthy Incentives Program, DTA chip card technology, veterans benefits, the state police crime lab, the SSI state supplement, the Fair Housing Fund, and the National Guard, and included major indigent defense provisions: $40 million for 320 new CPCS staff attorneys, rate increases for private bar advocates, guardrails to reduce future work stoppages, and an independent review of the indigent defense system. Senators questioned the timing of the report, the inclusion of items not previously voted on by either branch, and the funding sources, including use of the transitional escrow fund and excess revenues. The report was accepted, the emergency preamble was adopted, and the supplemental budget was enacted.
In addition, the Senate passed other measures, including a bill authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Linfield Center Water District and a municipal roads and bridges financing bill, both by roll call vote. The chamber also enacted a health care protections bill, and it concurred in referrals on a governor’s municipal empowerment legislation. The session included a brief memorial tribute and adjournment in memory of Harry C. Christensen.
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 of the two branches reports on a petition accompanied by a bill of Michael F.
- Lovely for the committee. Reports recommend that joint rule 12 be suspended with reference thereto.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended. Question now comes on suspension of Rule 12.
- 12 and is referred to the Committee on Public Service.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended, and the petition will be referred to the Committee on Public
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions offered by Senator Brownsberger honoring the Armenian American community, the Armenian Heritage Foundation, Friends of the Armenian Heritage Park, and former State Representative Rachel Caprillion and Peter Kutuzian on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide commemoration. The chamber then acted on committee reports and petitions, including a bill to extend MBTA service of the ride to Foxborough, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation after suspension of the relevant rules, and a House petition to establish a sick leave bank for Dana Johnson of the Department of Children and Families, which was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
The Senate also adopted an order setting the January meeting for the following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and directing that the Senate adjourn that day in memory of Philip W. Johnston. Members then offered remarks honoring Johnston’s life and public service, including his work in the House of Representatives, the Dukakis administration, the Clinton administration, and as chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, as well as his advocacy for health care, social justice, and vulnerable residents. After a moment of silence, the Senate adjourned in his memory.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The report of a committee: the Committee on Rules, acting concurrently, reports a Senate order relative
- Lovely for the committee.
- Report of a committee.
- The Committee on Rules of the Two Branching Act, acting concurrently, reports a Senate order relative
- Report of the committee: the Committee on Rules, acting concurrently, to whom was referred the Senate
Summary:
The Senate took up a higher education capital bond bill, House 4769, and considered a long series of amendments focused largely on campus facilities, housing, and related policy issues. Many amendments were adopted, including funding or project language for MassBay Community College HVAC and window replacement, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College nursing/allied health expansion and housing-related land use, Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College, Middlesex Community College, Salem State’s Sullivan Building, Roxbury Community College’s Center for Economic and Social Justice, UMass Boston’s Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and several Massachusetts State College Building Authority updates. Some amendments were rejected, including proposals on a sustainable hand hygiene incentive program, unlocking housing on surplus land, a Senator Bill Owen Center designation, Urban College of Boston, and a board membership change. A number of amendments were held or withdrawn during the process.
A major debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of surtax revenue to K-12 education, framed as a response to Chapter 70 funding concerns and the need to modernize school aid. Supporters argued that local districts face rising costs and that the state should set aside fair share revenue for school funding and future school building investments. Opponents said the bill was the wrong vehicle and noted the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax revenue to K-12 programs. The amendment was defeated by roll call. Tarr also offered amendments on a safety valve for surtax revenue declines, equity analysis of surtax allocations, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections; those were not adopted. The Senate also adopted a separate amendment on AP credit policies at public higher education institutions, though the transcript reflects some procedural confusion around that vote.
After completing amendments, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and then passed it to be engrossed by a recorded vote of 38-0. Senators then adopted several extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending bills, including Environment and Natural Resources and Municipalities and Regional Government. The chamber also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. The session concluded with a unanimous memorial adjournment in honor of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, followed by a brief statement recognizing Rare Disease Day and the challenges faced by patients seeking diagnosis and treatment.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:30 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, your Rules Committee has approved the following certificate of congratulations: Certificate
- same with recommendation that it do not pass, but that Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate
- Senate Bill 264 do not pass, but that Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264 do pass,
- Having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the Senate Rules Committee, then
- House Joint Resolution 7, having been read twice by title, is referred to the Rules Committee.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- As I mentioned, committee rules were adopted last session, and amendment deadlines are as follows: the
- Madam Vice Chair, please make a motion to suspend Committee Rule Number 7 for the Kolodin amendments.
- The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections suspend its committee rule relating to the
- I want to remind members of House Rule 20. If you have a protest, we will not stop the committee.
- Chairman, I move the committee suspend its committee rule relating to the distribution of amendments
Summary:
The committee convened with roll call, member and staff introductions, and a review of amendment deadlines and decorum rules. Members also suspended the committee rule on late-distributed amendments to allow consideration of a Kolodin amendment. The chair then moved to the agenda bills, beginning with HCM 2001, a memorial urging Congress and the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and asking Arizona agencies to monitor related organizations. Testimony on HCM 2001 was sharply divided, with supporters arguing the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are linked to terrorism and Sharia law, and opponents calling the memorial discriminatory, unsupported by evidence, and an attack on Muslim civil rights organizations and free speech. The committee voted 4-3 to pass HCM 2001 out of committee.
The committee then heard HCM 2002, which urges a federal review of CAIR for possible foreign terrorist organization designation and supports related congressional action. Testimony again split along similar lines: opponents, including CAIR representatives, a veteran, and community members, said the measure was scapegoating, lacked legal basis, and would stigmatize Muslim communities; supporters cited the Holy Land Foundation case, FBI concerns, and alleged ties between CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hamas. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to pass HCM 2002 out of committee. Following a brief recess, the committee took up HB 2009, which would prohibit committees primarily organized to influence constitutional amendments from accepting foreign national contributions and require disclosure of out-of-state funding. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve transparency and keep constitutional initiatives focused on Arizona voters; members discussed whether the measure should apply to all ballot initiatives and how donor verification would work. HB 2009 was also approved 4-3.
The committee then began HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election procedures, including citizenship requirements for voting, limits on foreign contributions to candidate and ballot measure campaigns, government-issued ID requirements, and changes to early voting and mail ballot rules. The committee adopted a late amendment after procedural discussion, and the sponsor described the resolution as a broad election-security reform modeled on Florida. Members raised concerns that the proposal could reduce access, increase lines, and create confusion for mail voters, while the sponsor argued it would improve security and voter confidence. The transcript cuts off during this bill’s discussion, before final action is shown.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health and Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 6th, 2026
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules, in a two-branching act concurrently, to measure the Senate order relative to
- Report of a committee.
- The Committee on Rules of the Two Branching Act are currently to whom has heard the Senate order relative
- The Committee on Rules, in a two-branching act concurrently, to whom was referred the Senate order relative
- The Committee on Rules, in a two-branching act concurrently, to whom was referred the Senate order relative
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 04/30/25
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyhow, the Minnesota Senate Committee on Rules and Administration is called to order.
- </c><00:19:46.559><c> Thank</c> welcome to the Committee on Rules.
- Thank welcome to the Committee on Rules.
- </c> rules committee. rules committee.
- rules committee and for resides with the rules committee and for the<00:48:24.079><c> time</c><00:48
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2297, due pass.
- I move to roll House Committee Amendment Number One into a new House Committee substitute and adopt the
- House Committee substitute.
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Chairman, members of the committee.
Committee:
House Agriculture
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee. My name is Jim Fredericks.
- Thank you, committee.
- The rule of balance preservation and sustainable use.
- The rule never prevented action.
- The role this rule never prevented action.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The adequacy definition was updated by the Joint Education Committee, or Joint Committee on Educational
- the DESE rules governing this law have not been revised since 2005.
- For grades one through eight, separate rules govern these sections, but in those rules, academic standards
- So there's separate waiver authority broadly in state statute for the rules for these, for the rules
- All right, committee, thank you so much for your time.
Summary:
The committee received a lengthy Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on Arkansas academic standards, accountability systems, and adequacy requirements. Staff reviewed how state curriculum and standards have evolved from the 1997 Public Education Act through the 2003 Quality Education Act and the 2017 Educational Support and Accountability Act, including required coursework, standards for accreditation, career and technical education, graduation requirements, and recent additions such as computer science, personal finance, firearm safety, and fetal growth and development instruction. Members asked for a chart comparing the major laws and repeals over time, and staff agreed to provide one.
The presentation then turned to federal ESSA requirements and Arkansas’s state accountability system. Staff explained Arkansas’s long-term goals for proficiency, English learner progress, and graduation rates, and reported 2025 ATLAS proficiency results, which remained below the 80% goal across student groups. They also reviewed English learner progress, graduation rates, school support and improvement, and equitable access to educators. Data showed gaps by subgroup and by school poverty/minority concentration, with Title I and high-poverty schools more likely to have emergency/provisional teachers and less experienced staff. Members questioned the lack of recent data for some ESSA measures, including equity labs and school index calculations, and asked staff to follow up with the Department of Education.
The committee also discussed NAEP results, ACT scores, and teacher quality measures under the state accountability act. Arkansas’s NAEP performance remained below national averages in fourth- and eighth-grade reading and math, and ACT composite scores and benchmark attainment were also reviewed. Members asked for additional information on historical highs and lows, the number of assessments students take by grade, dropout data, and comparisons with other states. No formal votes were taken; the main action was agreement to request additional information from DESE and to schedule department follow-up at a future meeting.