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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Aug 22nd, 2025

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • But Kerr County camp owners hired lobbyists and filled legislative hearings.
  • How would this legislation address that?
  • I guess I need to go look at the legislative intent to figure out why that was important.
  • From our own ethical code and our own responsibilities, but because it's so regulated.
  • But I do want to thank you so much for considering this priority legislation.
Bills: HB 265, HB25
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (9:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I just want to point these out so that as legislators are moving forward in the future, that maybe
  • Senator Pizzo: Thank you for the legislative history.
  • What is the economic fix from a legislative perspective if we're making incentivized reductions at a
  • But what we are saying in this legislation is that we're encouraging you to go buy guns.
  • But what we are saying in this legislation is that we're encouraging you to go buy guns.
Keywords: 998, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 16th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • throughout Louisiana to come together in the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to learn more about the legislative
  • House concurrent resolution by Representative Lecombe to express legislative support for a request by
  • historic links between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American-Irish State Legislators
Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, heard an invocation by Pastor Morris St. Angelo, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then received Senate messages noting concurrence in HCR 8, HCR 9, and HCR 12, and the adoption of SCR 10, which expressed condolences on the death of Dr. Norman Christopher Francis. The House also received an enrollment report confirming several resolutions as properly enrolled. A series of personal privilege recognitions highlighted local and civic observances, including Amite Oyster Festival Day, Opportunity in Action Day at the Capitol, and a visit from international policy fellows. The House introduced numerous resolutions and bills, including measures to designate special days and highways, express condolences, commend individuals and organizations, create or modify local districts, address bail, parole, rural health clinic Medicaid reimbursement, and establish a Department of Public Service. Several committee reports were also received, including transportation and ways and means reports on multiple bills. The House adopted, without objection, several resolutions already lying over, including HR 14, HR 16, HR 18, SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, while other resolutions and bills were referred or left to lie over. Members also moved to discharge and withdraw certain bills from committee files without objection. The chamber was reminded of upcoming committee meetings, an interim emergency board ballot deadline, and adjourned until 1:00 p.m. the following day.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 16th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • throughout Louisiana to come together at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to learn more about the legislative
  • House Concurrent Resolution by Representative Lecombe to express legislative support for the request
  • historic links between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American-Irish State Legislators
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:55 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In agreement with the good member from the Second Legislative District, please vote yes on the amendment
  • But what this would do is if a future legislator decided that, you know, perhaps this particular form
  • This just gives way too much legislative power to an agency that falls in the executive side of government
  • Thursday, February 12th, the 32nd legislative day. Hearing no objection, so ordered.
  • Thursday, February 12th, the 32nd legislative day. Hearing no objection, so ordered.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • to begin by thanking the good member from the 35th District for his strong partnership in this legislation
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 12th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regarding the bill, it is a legislative council draft, which it was not when it was filed.
  • Informed consent is... ...well-established ethical and legal obligation for healthcare providers, and
  • When the two new public members are added to this legislation, that would at least guarantee the two
  • In Texas, this legislation aims to make the eviction process timely, fair, and predictable, balanced.
  • This legislation is missing the element of equity between the landlords and the tenants.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I just want to point these out so that as legislators are moving forward in the future, that maybe
  • Thank you for the legislative history.
  • I certainly can't contemplate what will occur in the following legislative sessions next year from a
  • What is the economic fix from a legislative perspective if we're making incentivized reductions at a
  • But what we are saying in this legislation is that we're encouraging you to go buy guns.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/11/2026)

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> deciding this piece of legislation. deciding this piece of legislation.
  • </c> recommending expedient to legislate. recommending expedient to legislate.
  • </c> inexperienced legislator. inexperienced legislator.
  • </c> inexpeding to legislate. inexpeding to legislate.
  • . legislate. legislate.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 13th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
  • It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
  • It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
  • It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
  • It comes from the Committee on Jude A favorably it is ordered to the Legislative Bureau. to the Legislative
Bills: SR116, SR117, SR118, SR119, SCR68, SCR69, SCR12, HB682, HB766, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB824, HB926, HB1186, HB1201, HB1223, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1258, HB221, HCR53, HCR62, HCR72, HCR58, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1194, HB1198, HB1246, HB1250, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB14, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB424, SCR9, SB25, SB250, SB348, SB405, SB444, SB485, SB35, SB65, SB132, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR26, HCR45, HCR61, HCR77, HCR31, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB166, HB211, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, HB1036, SB149, SB382, SB441, HB258, HB842
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a long calendar of House and Senate measures. Early business included adoption of a large batch of Bureau reports and numerous committee reports, along with several personal privilege recognitions for guests and observances, including Aviation Day at the Capitol, Safe Boating Week, and recognition of a student’s educational achievements. The chamber also received messages from the House on several Senate concurrent resolutions and conference committee reports, including House Bill 842, the omnibus election bill, which was taken up and adopted after discussion of changes to Louisiana election procedures, congressional primary timing, ballot order, and related qualifying and public-records provisions. The Senate also adopted or concurred in several resolutions, including measures on community action, early education, condolences, and a blockchain and digital innovation task force. A major portion of the meeting focused on floor debate and final passage of several bills. Senate Bill 250, dealing with comprehensive weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits, was amended to remove GLP-1 and compounded-therapy provisions and then passed. Senate Bill 348 authorizing local law enforcement to contract for administrative and logistical support for motor vehicle regulatory enforcement passed, as did Senate Bill 405 creating a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. Senate Bill 444 and Senate Bill 485, both relating to the new city of St. George’s expropriation and taxing authority, passed after amendments and questions about their local impact. Senate Bill 25, on compensation for registrars of voters and staff, also passed unanimously. Senate Bill 132, requiring exterior master key boxes and school mapping integration for public schools, passed as a school safety measure. The Senate then considered a series of House bills, many of them local or regulatory in nature. These included HB 649 on dual enrollment, HB 665 on hoop nets in North Pass and Manchac Pass, HB 681 on the Lakeview Crime Prevention District, HB 721 on night shrimping in parts of Vermilion Bay, HB 746 on statewide oversized vehicle permits, HB 781 on fleet vehicle registration, HB 835 on charter guide wildlife management area access permits, HB 857 on commingled seafood labeling, HB 872 and HB 886 on menhaden fishing radios and harvest reporting, HB 889 on bulk oyster tagging, HB 892 creating the West End Economic Development District, HB 982 naming memorial highways, HB 987 consolidating LSU energy-related programs, HB 1037 and HB 1072 on DOTD operational reforms, HB 1068 on garbage collection contracting authority, HB 1078 on tuition and fees for distance education, HB 1085 repealing private vehicle inspection sticker requirements, HB 1132 on lab school funding under the University of Louisiana system, HB 1137 limiting adverse employment action against state employees over pronoun use, HB 1167 naming memorial roadways, and HB 1174 recreating DOTD through 2031. Most of these measures passed, often after brief debate and occasional amendments; HB 1085 drew opposition over the loss of inspection-related jobs and concerns about unsafe vehicles, but it still passed. One notable bill, Senate Bill 500 on medical malpractice and the Patient Compensation Fund, was not brought to a vote; after extensive debate about the medical review panel system, claims costs, and proposed certificate-of-merit changes, the author said he would turn it into a study resolution instead.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/11/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee legislative assistant has indicated we have a quorum, so a quorum is present.
  • Some of that information is made publicly available. there's a Code of Ethics and and they do there's
  • a Code of Ethics and and they do um<00:17:06.919><c> investigate</c><00:17:07.679><c> and</c><00:17:
  • presenting on HF 1418 later, and I believe as part of that in your packets you do have a set of data of legislative
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Legislative Administration (02/19/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • did not support the legislation actually did not support the legislation they<00:27:33.200><c> they<
  • of legislation?
  • with their legislators.
  • with their legislators.
  • </c><05:16:00.160><c> legislator</c><05:16:01.160><c> okay</c> two-year uh legislators legislator okay
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (03/26/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee report is adopted. to legislate. Are you ready for the to legislate.
  • </c> that it is inexpedient to legislate. that it is inexpedient to legislate.
  • </c><04:40:29.280><c> Chair</c> legislator House Bill 142. Chair legislator House Bill 142.
  • Majority of the committee on legislative legislative legislative administration<04:47:21.760><c> which
  • that it is inexpedient to legislate. that it is inexpedient to legislate.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> co-lead this legislation and I thank Mr. co-lead this legislation and I thank Mr.
  • , this legislation, which Importantly, this legislation, which sunsets<04:30:39.439><c> after</c><04:
  • HR 2853 is focused on legislation.
  • </c> that all members have five legislative that all members have five legislative days<04:45:01.280>
  • </c> colleagues to support this legislation colleagues to support this legislation and<05:04:06.320><
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:05:48.400><c> the</c> introduced legislation to reverse the introduced legislation to reverse
  • . legislators. legislators.
  • </c> legislators do not want to gut Medicaid. legislators do not want to gut Medicaid.
  • </c> in strong support of my legislation in strong support of my legislation HR983,<04:26:05.120><c>
  • They have a good work ethic.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:54:35.359><c> tax</c><00:54:35.599><c> cuts</c> legislation makes the Trump tax cuts legislation
  • </c><02:52:06.479><c> that</c> they refuse to provide legislation that they refuse to provide legislation
  • I am hopeful that by legislation.
  • And with that, I I legislation today.
  • . legislation. legislation.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 04-23-2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • willing to commit to learning all that will be required for me, I'm competent and I have the work ethic
  • willing to commit to learning all that will be required for me, I'm competent and I have the work ethic
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee hearing covered three judicial confirmations for the First Circuit family court. The first nominee, Maria F. Penn, was introduced for confirmation to a six-year term as a district family court judge. Testimony from family law attorneys and the Hawaii State Bar Association was strongly supportive, emphasizing her courtroom demeanor, preparation, knowledge of family law, respect for litigants and counsel, and ability to manage emotionally difficult family court matters. Judge Penn also spoke about her background, including her legal career, prior service as a PDM family court judge, and her view that family court requires both legal judgment and empathy. The chair noted that the committee would not vote that day and would take up votes the next morning. The second nomination was Wilson Aunga for a district family court judgeship. Supporters described his character, community involvement, and suitability for family court, including testimony from the Honolulu prosecutor, longtime friends, classmates, community members, and others. Speakers highlighted his work with youth, his leadership in the prosecutor’s office, his calm and impartial temperament, and his commitment to education and public service. The chair reported 105 supporters, no opposition, and one comment from the Hawaii State Bar Association. Additional testimony continued from members of the public, including a speaker discussing mental health and personal support for Aunga. Throughout the hearing, the chair enforced a two-minute limit on oral testimony and explained that the committee was short on time and would recess as needed. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair announced that voting would occur the following day in the same room.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So last year, we passed legislation, and many of you were supportive of that legislation, to ensure that
  • That's what we do in cleanup legislation.
  • And I live pulled them around this legislation, kind of laid out there.
  • I represent Moms for Liberty California Legislative Committee. Thank you.
  • Well, I want to thank the author for bringing forward this legislation.
Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills, with the most extensive discussion focused on AB 2189, AB 2615, AB 2496, AB 1750, and AB 1644. AB 2189 would create an $800,000 grant program through the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to support a statewide parent network for special education advocacy and training. Supporters said families need stronger coordination and information to navigate special education, while an opponent argued the bill could duplicate existing family-led organizations. The bill passed 6-0 and was sent to Appropriations, held on call for add-on votes. AB 2615, a cleanup bill to AB 715 on antisemitism and instructional materials, drew the most controversy. The authors said it was intended to clarify prior commitments by removing references to professional responsibility standards, refining the “factually accurate” language, and clarifying how discriminatory materials are handled. Supporters said it would help protect students from discrimination, while many educators, civil rights groups, and other organizations opposed it unless amended, warning that the factual-accuracy language could chill teaching and be applied too broadly. The committee chair and members raised concerns about implementation but ultimately supported moving the bill forward; it passed 5-0 and was held on call. AB 2496 would streamline school accountability reporting by making the California School Dashboard the primary transparency tool, phasing out the School Accountability Report Card over time, and making mid-year LCAP reporting optional. Supporters said this would reduce duplication and administrative burden while preserving access to key data; opponents worried families could lose the simplicity and accessibility of the current SARC and that the mid-year update still serves an important purpose. The bill was approved 3-0 and held on call. AB 1750, which would extend full salary for an additional five months for school employees who exhaust sick leave due to illness or injury, was supported as a dignity and retention measure but opposed by administrators over staffing and cost concerns; it passed 4-0 and was held on call. AB 1644 would require a bell-to-bell smartphone ban in TK-8 and recommend it for high school, with exceptions for instructional and safety needs; supporters said phones are harming attention and learning, while opponents argued districts had just adopted local policies and needed more flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of that bill.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (05/14/2026)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> which institutions this legislation which institutions this legislation applies<01:43:05.679><c>
  • </c> now vote in expedient to legislate? now vote in expedient to legislate?
  • </c> legislate on house bill 1554. legislate on house bill 1554.
  • </c> legislate. Thank you, Madam President. legislate. Thank you, Madam President.
  • </c> legislative committee or public hearing. legislative committee or public hearing.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all