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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 15th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • Assembly Concurrent Resolution 5. 66-0. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 80. 66-0.
  • House Resolution 38. 66-0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 34. 66-0.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long Daily File with several major policy bills and multiple commemorative resolutions. The most debated measure was AB 379 on human trafficking and child exploitation. The bill was presented as a stronger, more comprehensive version that increases penalties for adults soliciting minors, adds a loitering offense tied to purchasing commercial sex, raises fines for businesses that facilitate trafficking, creates a Survivor Support Fund, and establishes grants for victim services and vertical prosecution. Several members spoke in support, while Assemblymember Sharp-Collins raised concerns that the loitering provision could be vague and disproportionately enforced against Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ people. The bill passed after debate, with the clerk reporting 72 noes and the measure still passing. The Assembly also passed AB 1415, which expands the Office of Health Care Affordability’s authority to review more health systems, private equity and hedge fund acquisitions, and managed service organizations in order to better track cost drivers and medical debt. Other policy bills approved included AB 711 on coordinating court reporters for motion hearings, AB 1142 on horse event entry fees, AB 309 on preserving access to sterile syringes for HIV and hepatitis prevention, AB 358 on allowing victims to consent to searches of hidden surveillance devices like AirTags and spy cameras, AB 592 on outdoor dining for restaurants, AB 1341 on clarifying contractor licensing violations, AB 752 on easing child care center siting, AB 1166 on extending debt-settlement rules to commercial financing, AB 806 on mobile home resident cooling rights, AB 972 on explicit sex discrimination protections in higher education, AB 416 on emergency room 5150 authority, AB 632 on expedited collection of penalties for serious local code violations, AB 672 on PERB notification and intervention rights, AB 876 on CRNA scope of practice, and AB 760 on temporary mobile home housing after disasters. Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though AB 672 drew sharp opposition from Assemblymember DeMaio over concerns about PERB and state bureaucracy. The chamber also adopted several resolutions recognizing May observances and public service groups. These included ACR 63 designating May as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month, ACR 69 for California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month, ACR 76 for California Small Business Month, ACR 77 for Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month, HR 36 for Lung Cancer Action Week, HR 39 for National Public Works Week, and HR 41 for National Hospital Week. Members used the resolutions to highlight local institutions, public health, and community services, and each was adopted after co-author rolls and voice votes. The session ended after the Assembly completed the day’s file and moved through a series of routine procedural motions and adjournment-related business.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're moving on to motions and resolutions.
  • In your resolution, you cite that you're fighting to record.
  • And I do think it should be bipartisan, absolutely.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted.
Summary: The Assembly convened in Sacramento, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After routine procedural motions, members voted to withdraw SB 106 from committee for third reading and to suspend the rules so AJR 25 could be taken up immediately. AJR 25, authored by Assembly Member Bonta, urged Congress to restore and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired on January 1, with supporters arguing the lapse would sharply raise premiums for millions of Californians, including veterans, working families, and other vulnerable residents. Opponents, led by Assembly Member DeMaio, argued the resolution blamed federal action for California’s high health care costs and said state mandates and spending choices were the real problem. The resolution was adopted 58-4, and Assembly Member Addis was added as a joint author. The chamber also took up H.R. 76 on affordable homeownership, presented by Assembly Member Schultz and supported by Assembly Member Wicks, who emphasized the importance of homeownership for wealth-building and noted ongoing efforts to expand programs such as CalHome. H.R. 79, by Assembly Member Valencia, recognized February 2026 as Unclaimed Property Month; supporters highlighted the large amount of unclaimed property held by the state and encouraged residents to search for funds owed to them. Both resolutions received broad support, with co-author rolls opened before final adoption. The second-day consent calendar, including ACR 127 on National School Counseling Week, was adopted 64-0. Members also heard a lengthy adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Soria honoring Pablo Rodriguez, a Central Valley organizer and civic leader remembered for his work with United Farm Workers, Communities for a New California, and AB 1441 on the Merced County Independent Redistricting Commission. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Rodriguez, welcomed his family and colleagues, and then adjourned until Monday, February 9, at 1 p.m.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're moving on to motions and resolutions.
  • And I do think it should be bipartisan, absolutely.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.
  • The clerk will read the resolutions on the consent calendar.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 123. Ayes 66, noes 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 128.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 130. Ayes 66, noes 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 157.
  • I simply concur resolution, 198. I-i-66, no zero. House Resolution, 95. I-66, no-0.
  • Senate-concar resolution, 123. I-66, no, zero. Senate-concurrent resolution, 128.
Summary: The Assembly convened after initially lacking a quorum, then completed the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, journal motions, and a long series of procedural actions, including suspending rules to move bills and approve a large Appropriations Committee hearing list. Members also made several guest introductions, including Shannon Lee, district staff from Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s office, and later guests tied to agritourism and education recognitions. The floor debate centered heavily on AJR 31, a resolution urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Supporters argued that recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting efforts in other states were weakening Black and other minority representation and that California should take a clear stand for voting rights. Opponents argued the measure promoted racial division, conflicted with equal protection principles, and that districts should be drawn based on place or communities of interest rather than race. After a contentious debate with repeated parliamentary warnings over decorum, the Assembly suspended the rules to take up the resolution, added coauthors, and passed AJR 31 by a vote of 58-8. The Assembly then moved through a series of bills and resolutions, generally approving them with little or no opposition. These included AB 2341 clarifying emergency language translation rules for local agencies; AB 1816 extending court supervision for certain sex-offender rehabilitation programs; AB 2561 protecting consumer privacy settings on phones and digital devices; ACR 167 recognizing World Agritourism Day; ACR 190 recognizing California Day of the Teacher; AB 1581 improving identification of Native American students in public schools; AB 1586 requiring opioid overdose prevention training for school resource officers and safety planning; AB 1665 requiring mental health training for school coaches; AB 1693 streamlining retail tenant-improvement permitting; AB 1768 authorizing a local tax measure related to health funding; AB 1712 facilitating a water-system sale for Santa Fe Springs; AB 1792 addressing sexually exploitive AI imagery in health education; and AB 1822 prioritizing school projects that address extreme heat. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, several unanimously, and the resolution on agritourism and the teacher day were adopted by voice vote.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 19th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a simple resolution.
  • I want to make sure that the resolution is accurate and that the resolution reflects our values.
  • We have a situation here where supporters of this resolution would like you don't support the resolution
  • The resolution, the ayes have it, the resolution is adopted.
  • Resolution are sent to mediation.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Organizational business meeting to consider selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman, committee rules, and an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress. Feb 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Indian Affairs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bipartisan cooperation that we saw is exactly what we need to do to accomplish some big things, and
  • Investments from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
  • And now for the last agenda item, the committee funding resolution.
  • All in favor of passing the committee funding resolution say aye. Aye. Any opposed, say nay.
  • The committee funding resolution is adopted, and that concludes our business for today.
Committee: Senate Indian Affairs Committee
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please speak to the merits of the resolution.
  • Assembly Concurrent Resolution 124. Ayes 66, noes 0. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 196.
  • Assembly Concurrent Resolution 198. Ayes 66, noes 0. House Resolution 95. Ayes 66, noes 0.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 123. Ayes 66, noes 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 128.
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 130. Ayes 66, noes 0. Senate Concurrent Resolution 157.
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PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)

Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ; Senate Resolution 348, referred to Labor and Industry.
  • Senator Pittman calls up Senate Resolution 326 on today's calendar. Adoption.
  • On the resolution, Chair recognizes Senator Mastriana. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. This concludes today’s calendar.
  • Cannabis reform has bipartisan support and deserves a bipartisan vote.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening. On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution. Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jul 14th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This resolution, This resolution stands as a pledge to actively support the survival, resiliency, and
  • The resolution is adopted. The resolution is adopted.
  • The resolution is adopted.
  • As a joint resolution, we must take a roll call vote on the resolution.
  • Clerk will read the resolution on the consent calendar: Assembly Concurrent Resolution 94 by Assembly
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules to withdraw SB 104 and SB 138 from Budget and Fiscal Review and to allow several committees to notice bills. Members also introduced guests and honorees, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth from the Yohavitham Nation, a legislative fellow, a Chinese language school delegation, local elected officials, staff, and an intern shadowing an Assembly member. On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (education omnibus technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The body also adopted ACR 103 designating California Western Monarch Protection Week and ACR 71 designating a portion of Highway 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway, both after supportive remarks about environmental conservation and Vietnamese American history. AJR 18, an apology and acknowledgment of historic harms against California Native Americans, drew extensive bipartisan and caucus support and was adopted with 68-0 after 66 coauthors were added. The most contentious debate came on SCR 66, proclaiming Law Day, where members argued over the rule of law, executive power, and recent court fights involving both the Trump administration and Governor Newsom; the resolution was ultimately adopted after 51 coauthors were added. The Assembly also adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to oppose SNAP cuts, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, and work requirements; it passed 69-0 after 70 coauthors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens and special assessments to collect cleanup costs, passed 68-0, and the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 94 on antimicrobial resistance, was adopted. The session concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno. The Assembly then announced committee meetings and upcoming check-in and floor session dates before adjourning until Thursday, July 17, at 9 a.m.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House/Senate Press Conference 2/26/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill sets ambitious bipartisan goals and is part of a suite of bills to take a comprehensive approach
  • </c><00:03:26.519><c> goals</c><00:03:27.239><c> and</c> Bill sets ambitious bipartisan goals and Bill
  • sets ambitious bipartisan goals and is<00:03:27.560><c> part</c><00:03:27.720><c> of</c><00:03:27.799
  • ensuring that no homeowner is resolution ensuring that no homeowner is left<00:08:37.719><c> without
  • </c><00:13:49.120><c> group</c><00:13:49.399><c> of</c> this group we have a bipartisan group of this
Summary: Legislators unveiled the Master Common Interest Community and Homeowner Association Policy Reform Bill, describing it as a comprehensive package built from a 14-meeting interim work group and public listening sessions. Speakers said the bill is intended to update Minnesota law with clearer standards for governance, open meetings, governing documents, dispute resolution, fines and fees, foreclosure procedures, conflicts of interest, and the roles of municipalities and civil rights protections. They framed the measure as a bipartisan effort aimed at consumer protections, transparency, fairness, and clearer expectations for both homeowners and volunteer board members. Much of the discussion focused on complaints from constituents about excessive fines, unexplained fees, lack of access to financial documents, weak dispute processes, and conflicts of interest involving property managers and contractors. Examples included a small trash-can violation escalating to foreclosure and a roof-repair contract steered to a subsidiary of the property management company. Senators and representatives said the bill would require associations to adopt written fine policies, provide notice and time to cure violations, and create internal dispute-resolution procedures so homeowners are not forced immediately into costly legal fights. A key policy question was Article 3, which would bar cities and municipalities from conditioning approval of new developments on amenities or features that require an HOA, while still allowing voluntary HOAs. Sponsors said this would reduce the number of homeowners pushed into associations and prevent local governments from shifting costs onto residents. They also said the bill is part of a broader package that includes separate measures on registration requirements, attorney general enforcement, an ombudsman office, and a task force to study insurance costs. No formal votes were taken in the transcript. The speakers said the Senate bill was expected to have a housing committee hearing the following week, with additional committee stops likely in state and local government and judiciary, and that House-side negotiations were ongoing. They also said the bill could still be refined as testimony continues and stakeholders raise concerns.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session, Day 2 (1-7-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> New bills and resolutions. >> New bills and resolutions.
  • Resolution adjourning the resolution 20.
  • Senate resolution 21. Hegden. Senate resolution 21.
  • Resolution adjourning the resolution 22.
  • Senate Joint Resolution 23. Elkins. Senate Joint Resolution 23.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 24th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is bipartisan, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • It received bipartisan support. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
  • Has truly been bipartisan. It's one of the last remaining things that's been bipartisan.
  • And that's what this resolution is ultimately about.
  • I rise in strong support of this resolution.
Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a long daily file and concurrence agenda. Early procedural actions included withdrawing AB 1555 and AB 2221 from engrossing and enrolling, suspending rules to move SB 813 to second reading, re-referring several bills to committees, and approving committee meeting notices. The chamber also adopted a rules waiver for chaptering-out amendments and handled several other procedural motions before turning to floor votes. On the Senate third reading file, members approved a wide range of bills covering housing, health care, education, transportation, energy, public safety, taxation, and local government. Measures discussed included EV charger liability in HOAs (SB 1267), local public benefits authority (SB 1099), special needs trusts under Proposition 19 (SB 974), infant formula tax treatment (SB 1151), mutual water company rate transparency (SB 1417), Alzheimer’s treatment coverage (SB 950), protections for mental health professionals in correctional settings (SB 993), development fee transparency (SB 1014), climate literacy in schools (SB 1048), illegal dumping enforcement (SB 1218), homeowner repair timelines for unpermitted work (SB 1272), EV charging station permitting (SB 1283), nonprobate asset distribution (SB 1288), DCA sunset cleanup (SB 1311), wildfire and disaster-related measures (SB 742, SB 904), nitrous oxide sales restrictions (SB 936), PrEP access (SB 1023), early math assessments (SB 1067), firearm restrictions for certain serial-number offenses (SB 1220), and several licensing, education, and health-related bills. Most measures passed with strong margins; a few drew notable opposition, including SB 993, which failed, while SB 222, SB 1037, SB 1220, SB 1255, and SB 1279 passed with narrower votes. The Assembly then took up concurrence on numerous Assembly bills with Senate amendments. Among the bills concurred in were AB 2075, AB 431, AB 1153, AB 1328, AB 1486, AB 1573, AB 1591, AB 1617, AB 1738, AB 1749, AB 1789, AB 1802, AB 1818, AB 1820, AB 1829, AB 1877, AB 2010, AB 2011, AB 2160, AB 2178, AB 2262, AB 2310, AB 2349, AB 2422, AB 2481, AB 2504, AB 2580, AB 2640, AB 1705, and AB 1793. These concurrence items covered forestry, aviation, illegal dumping, Medi-Cal, climate resiliency, housing, health professions, hazardous waste reporting, domestic violence protections, mental health parity, lactation support, community college programs, air quality response, student aid, beverage containers, teacher credentialing, state mandates, privacy, cash payments, and more. The transcript ended while the Assembly was beginning consideration of SB 1412 on remote parent-teacher conference participation.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/19/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • basis, and today on a bipartisan basis and what the Senate did yesterday on a bipartisan basis.
  • Senate did yesterday on a bipartisan Senate did yesterday on a bipartisan basis.<00:21:08.799><c> Public
  • controvers by there's that's bipartisan controvers by there's bipartisan<00:43:20.560><c> controversy
  • The resolution prevails.
  • The resolution prevails.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/23/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will adopt the and resolutions.
  • </c> Resolution number 33.
  • Resolution number 33. to<00:19:47.919><c> the</c><00:19:48.080><c> resolution.
  • Senator Murphy, to the resolution.
  • The resolution is adopted.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 17th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving on to motions and resolutions.
  • This bill has had no opposition and has enjoyed bipartisan support.
  • This bill is a bipartisan effort.
  • This bill is a bipartisan effort.
  • Assembly Concurrent Resolution 228 by Assembly Member Assembly Concurrent Resolution 228 by Assembly
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving on to motions and resolutions.
  • This bill has bipartisan support, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • This bill has received zero no votes and has bipartisan support.
  • The resolution is adopted. Thank you.
  • This bill has received unanimous bipartisan support.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Press Conference: Update on Special Session Negotiations - 09/30/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've already done that work bipartisan.
  • </c> if he's interested in finding bipartisan if he's interested in finding bipartisan solutions<00:02
  • </c> work done in a bipartisan way. work done in a bipartisan way.
  • It requires compromise, not just bipartisan support.
  • It requires compromise, not just bipartisan support.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 20th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moving on to motions and resolutions.
  • This bill has received zero no votes and has bipartisan support.
  • The resolution is adopted. Thank you.
  • This bill has received no opposition and has bipartisan support.
  • This bill has received unanimous bipartisan support.
Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules for guest seating and adjournment speeches, re-referring and returning several bills, and approving a motion to waive the floor-amendment deadline. The chamber also welcomed Los Angeles City Council Member Katie Yaroslavsky and staff as guests. The bulk of the session was devoted to third-reading votes on Senate bills and concurrence votes on Assembly bills. Measures discussed included child custody protections for sexual assault survivors (SB 1364), tribal access to short-term rental tax information (SB 594), ADU impact fee clarification (SB 1117), protections against threats to local and election officials (SB 239), escrow consumer protections (SB 946), environmental and local government measures such as SB 949 and SB 226, tax and budget-related bills including SB 1073, SB 1349, and SB 661, health and education bills such as SB 1150, SB 1191, SB 1328, SB 874, SB 1049, and SB 1186, and labor/employment and housing-related measures including SB 1059, SB 1166, and SB 1093. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support; SB 1191 required an urgency vote and passed, and SB 1418 also passed as an urgency measure after the call was lifted. The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments to Assembly bills, including AB 1894, AB 871, AB 1201, AB 1359, AB 1579, AB 1684, AB 1711, AB 1722, AB 1784, AB 1809, AB 1837, AB 1860, AB 1864, AB 1999, AB 2116, AB 2143, AB 2186, AB 2233, AB 2249, AB 2255, AB 2418, AB 2576, AB 2634, AB 2660, AB 2766, and AB 2780. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 137 recognizing Diwali, with several members speaking in support of the holiday and its cultural significance. The session concluded with adjournment in memory speeches honoring Jeremiah Jerry Francis Hollisey, Maisie Jean Hastings, and Clint Riley, followed by announcements about the Rules Committee meeting, the floor-amendment deadline, and the next floor session on Monday, August 24.
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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/11/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chan on the resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • to speak on this resolution.
  • &gt;&gt; SENATOR SEPÚLVEDA ON THE RESOLUTION.
  • President, the sponsors of today's resolutions would like to open them for co-sponsorship. >> The resolution
  • We had the resolution on Police Week today.
Summary: The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines. The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So bipartisan votes out of committee.
  • I in pursuant to House Resolution 124.
  • </c><02:06:05.520><c> 1224</c> and pursuant to house resolution 1224 and pursuant to house resolution
  • </c> the support of a robust bipartisan the support of a robust bipartisan majority<06:55:37.200><c>
  • </c> allow us to have meaningful bipartisan allow us to have meaningful bipartisan negotiation<06:56:
Bills: SB4465 , HB7147 , HB2424 , HB7567
Keywords: FISA, intelligence, surveillance, national security, privacy, extension, law enforcement, excise tax, heavy trucks, clean vehicles, environmental policy, heavy truck excise tax, truck and trailer tax, federal retail excise tax, FET, highway trust fund, commercial trucks, Class 8 trucks, tractor-trailer, semi-truck