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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, may I explain my vote? Yes, Representative.
- I vote aye. Vice Chair Peña? Chair Rivero? Aye.
- I’ll explain my vote, members. I... Did you vote for me? I did. Okay. Did you vote? I did.
- Chair Weninger, would you like to vote again? No, I’m not. I just didn’t remember my vote.
- And with that, I vote aye.
Keywords:
trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona competes fund, economic development, fund repeal, state finances, state appropriations, Arizona Commerce Authority, job creation, business incentives, commerce authority, public-private partnership, business regulation, Arizona governance, 1182, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill passes, members, by our vote. Was reported favorably. Congratulations.
- So I will be voting down on this bill. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
- We should be incredibly honored. to be able to vote up on this bill.
- The bill harms voting Floridians like me.
- All our representatives vote for us to represent them.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government. (1-28-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- so the recording system will pick up your votes and motions.
- Uh, when explaining your vote, first cast your vote, then explain.
- Uh, when explaining your vote, first cast your vote, then explain.
- Uh, when explaining your vote, first cast your vote, then explain.
- "Explain my vote, Mr. Chair." "Yes, please. I vote aye.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:07
Attendance Roll Call: 00:14
SB 68 Discussion 01:21
SB 68 Vote 04:40
SB 20 Discussion 05:34
SB 20 Vote 08:12
Adjournment: 09:15, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 68, sponsored by Senator Maize Bledsoe. The bill would give the Kentucky Horse Park authority to bar or restrict participation by individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, with supporters saying it would help protect young athletes, adult athletes, and visitors at the multi-use state facility. Testimony from the Horse Park and the U.S. Equestrian Federation emphasized that the measure would have no fiscal impact and would be implemented through existing horse mounted police operations, without actively checking every visitor against the sanction list.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Senator Maiden and presented with the Kentucky League of Cities. The bill would amend the city training incentive program statute to let cities set different incentive amounts for appointed and elected officials and remove the current statutory minimum and maximum amounts, giving local governments more discretion by ordinance. Senator Maiden said the measure is intended to encourage training for city officials and improve local government operations, and noted it had passed the Senate unanimously the previous year in similar form.
Both bills were approved by the committee without opposition. Senate Bill 68 passed 10-0 with favorable expression, and Senate Bill 20 passed 9-0 with favorable expression. During the vote on Senate Bill 20, Senator Elkins explained his aye vote, saying he appreciated that the bill used permissive language and did not create an unfunded mandate. The committee then moved toward adjournment.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote will now occur. Clerk, will you call the roll?
- Senator Erkstrom, do you care to vote?
- The vote will now occur. Clerk will call the roll.
- The vote will now occur on adopting the committee's substitute.
- House Bill 3327 having received 15 aye votes and two nay votes.
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/8/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Helli Lawson, I Alonzo, I Preparing to close, declare the vote.
- Alonzo II declared the vote. Six aye, one nay.
- Alonzo Sandoval declared the vote with 17 to 0 nay.
- Staff, please open The vote on Lawson II Miller, and when wishing to change the vote, staff please close
- the vote and declare the vote.
Bills:
HB2445, HB2123, HB3048, HB3176, HB3239, HB3263, HB3794, HB3796, HB4265, HB4266, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3673
Keywords:
HB2445, Route 66, Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Forward Commission, centennial, historic highway, preservation, tourism, historical society, scenic byway, National Historic Trail, Route 66 Alliance, Route 66 Association, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public-private partnership, sunset extension, commission extension
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Feb 24th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2106. If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote 'aye.'
- If you're in favor of the measure, you will vote 'aye.' If you're opposed, you'll vote 'nay.'
- The vote will now occur. If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote 'aye.'
- Senator Weinhart waives the vote. The vote will now occur on Senate Bill 2154.
- If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote 'aye.' If you're opposed, vote 'nay.'
Keywords:
zoning, municipal compensation, property rights, financial impact, reversion ordinance, solid waste management, municipal authority, regulatory fees, waste reduction, environmental impact, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants, racially restrictive covenants, housing discrimination, Fair Housing Act, plats, subdivision plats, residential additions, county clerk, municipal ordinance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- That's not why I'm voting against it. I'm voting against the bill because the bill is faulty.
- That's not why I'm voting against it. I'm voting against the bill because the bill is faulty.
- That's not why I'm voting against it. I'm voting against the bill because the bill is faulty.
- no representative Perez no clerk votes no representative Perez no clerk votes no<01:19:24.000>
- to Mr chair I'd like to explain my vote to Mr chair I'd like to explain my vote Yes<03:18:46.359
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised.
After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting.
HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- So my question is about what we're actually voting to put into law. Right.
- of what we have already voted would be the full text of the amendment.
- So this is not anything that voted would be the full text of the amendment.
- Madam Chair, I understand that that's what we're voting on today.
- on something, they're voting whether to change the Constitution of Virginia.
Summary:
The joint meeting of the Privileges and Elections Committees convened with a quorum present to approve explanatory ballot language for three proposed constitutional amendments scheduled for the November ballot. The committee reviewed the amendments on reproductive freedom, the right to vote, and the right to marry, with staff explaining that the committee was only approving neutral voter-facing explanation language, not the constitutional text itself. Members raised questions about wording, ballot order, and whether the explanations were sufficiently clear or potentially leading, especially on the reproductive freedom amendment.
For HJ 1/SJ 1, the committee debated the explanation at length, including objections that it was misleading or incomplete and responses from counsel and supporters that it accurately tracked the amendment text. A motion to insert “Question 1” into the explanation was adopted, and the amended explainer language for the reproductive freedom amendment was then approved. The committee then moved through the right-to-vote and right-to-marry amendments, similarly adding question numbers to the explanatory language before approving the amended explanations.
Recorded votes showed the amendments to the explanatory language passing on party-line divisions in both chambers, generally with Senate support from the majority and House support from the majority, while several members voted no. After approving the amended explainer language for all three amendments, the committee concluded the meeting and adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I voted against this bill on the floor when we heard it during the regular session.
- I voted against this bill on the floor when we heard it during the regular session.
- Secretary, I want to lock the board, and senators proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
- Lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, 1 nay, Mr. President. Show the bill passes.
- Have all senators voted? Have all senators voted? Lock the board and record the vote.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, related public-records exemptions, and medical freedom, in addition to congressional redistricting and related litigation funding.
The Senate took up SB 2D, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, and SB 4D, the accompanying public records bill. Supporters said the AI measure was intended to protect children and consumers from deceptive or harmful AI practices, preserve privacy, and prevent unauthorized commercial use of personal images. Opponents argued the bill was too permissive, especially regarding parental opt-out provisions, and did not provide meaningful protections or remedies. After debate, SB 2D passed 37-1.
The Senate then considered SB 4D, which creates public-records exemptions tied to investigations under the AI bill. Questions focused on who would be exempted, and the sponsor explained the exemption would apply to investigative files handled by the Department of Legal Affairs involving minors, parents, and name-image-likeness issues. SB 4D passed 33-4. The Rules Chair announced committee and scheduling updates, including postponing the medical freedom bill, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriation and Revenue. (4-14-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I. 12 I votes, no nay votes.
- Explain my I vote. Explain my I vote.
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Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:05
HJR 81 Discussion 00:00:33
HJR 81 Vote 00:04:30, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up only House Joint Resolution 81, which allocates the remaining $52,502,260 in the W Waters program for wastewater and wastewater assistance to troubled or economically restrained systems. The chair explained the funds would be distributed according to Kentucky Infrastructure Authority criteria under KRS 224A.320, with the goal of restoring systems to operational and financial stability and improving drinking water and sanitation in affected communities.
Senator Funke Frommeyer asked how the funded systems would be kept in good repair after receiving the money and whether there would be a regional or long-term management plan. The chair responded that the funding is intended as a corrective measure to address compounding failures and that KIA has already weighed the relevant factors, while also stressing that communities should not expect repeated rescue funding. Senator Webb added context from earlier water and wastewater task force work, citing Martin County as an example and noting that KIA had adopted many of the task force’s recommendations for oversight, accountability, and operating protocols.
The committee then voted on the resolution. Senator Funke Frommeyer explained her vote, saying she supported the measure with hope that better protocols and procedures were being put in place, though she emphasized that hope is not a plan. The roll call resulted in 12 yes votes and no no votes, and the measure passed with favorable expression and was sent to consent. A motion to adopt on consent was then made and seconded, and the committee adjourned with no further business.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- He waives the vote. The vote will now occur.
- He waives the vote. The vote will now occur.
- Vote. The vote will not occur on Senate Bill 2005.
- Senate Bill 2005 having received four aye votes and six nay votes is declared to have failed.
- With that, I ask for your yes vote.
Bills:
SB514, SB346, SB1593, SB1782, SB1366, SB1497, SB366, SB1895, SB2048, SB2005, SB2006, SB710, SB1480
Keywords:
SB514, school choice, charter school, virtual charter school, OSSAA, extracurricular activities, interscholastic activities, athletics, homeschool, other means of education, alternative education, student eligibility, student transfer, district policy, public school district, adjacent district, blended learning, virtual learning, school sports, academic eligibility
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary will unlock the board and senators will proceed to vote.
- The secretary will unlock the board, and senators will proceed to vote.
- If all senators have voted... If all senators have voted... If all senators have voted...
- If all senators have voted...
- The secretary will unlock the board, and senators will proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Doctors of the Day. Members then offered several gallery introductions and Capitol Day recognitions, including St. Johns County Day, Florida Space Day, Florida State Parks Day, AMIkids Day, Manatee County Days, New College of Florida Day, and Florida Keys Day.
The chamber received and adopted a committee report on 65 executive appointments. Debate focused on the confirmation of Tina Vidal-Douart, with one senator opposing her appointment over concerns about contracts tied to detention facilities and political contributions, while another senator spoke in support based on her assistance during COVID testing efforts. The report was adopted by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays.
On the special order calendar, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 48 on housing, which requires local governments to allow accessory dwelling units under specified conditions and extends certain density bonus incentives for military families. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 578, creating a statewide Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs. Both bills passed 38-0.
Appropriations Chair Hooper gave a budget update, saying the Senate budget rollout would move to February 12 in committee and February 18 in full appropriations. The Senate then waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, for committee meetings and other business.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, may I explain my vote? Please proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- For that reason, I vote no. Representative Mathis? Nay. Speaker Montenegro. Aye.
- Members, by your vote of five aye, three nay, you've recommended House Bill 2060 is constitutional and
- Members, by your vote of five eyes, three days. Thank you. by your vote of five-eyes three days.
- By your vote of five, I have recommended House Bill 2279 is constitutional and improper form.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Legislative Update May 1st, 2025 at 09:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I was told by Chairman Leach that this bill will be... voted out today.
- And once again, Chairman King has said he will not let it come to a vote.
- It makes total sense that Democrats vote in the.
- Democrat primary, and only Republicans should vote in the Republican primary.
- It was also voted out of the Civil Jurisprudence Committee on March 26.
Keywords:
immigration, children's rights, E-Verify, social transitioning, election integrity, Texas GOP, legislative session, urgent legislation
Summary:
The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Legislative Update May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I was told by Chairman Leach that this bill will be voted out today.
- We need that to be voted out.
- And once again, Chairman King has said he will not let it come to a vote.
- vote in the Republican primary.
- I was also voted out of the Civil jurisprudence Committee on March twenty-sixth.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair votes aye, Vice Chair votes aye, Senator Decoy aye. Senator Richards and FLLA are excused.
- Chair's vote yes for STR 39 and SR23.
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votes <00:04:53.360>I <00:04:53.520>senator Chair votes I vice - chair votes I senator Chair votes I vice chair votes I senator decoy<00:04:54.320>
I. - Chair's recommendation for STR vote yes.
Summary:
The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs met on March 27 to hear six resolutions. The first pair, SCR 39 and SR 23, urged Maui County’s planning department to retain the word “required” in the South Maui community plan so development would not proceed without adequate infrastructure; with no testimony or questions, the committee voted to pass both unamended. The second pair, SCR 82 and SR 65, called on Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for the Kadi Palolo Bridge, but because there was no testimony, the chair deferred those measures.
The final pair, SCR 95 and SR 78, asked Maui County to study the feasibility of a universal basic income program for residents and businesses affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. Emma Hayenrik testified in strong support, saying the fires devastated lives and that UBI could provide immediate financial relief and support recovery. After hearing oral and written testimony, the committee voted to pass both resolutions unamended, with no objections.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes so-called “Payment Transparency Act” to help subcontractors get paid 5/6/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please vote green. Okay. Any further discussion?
- Um so, um I encourage a green vote.
- The clerk will call the names of the members voting remotely. Allen votes aye. Berkel.
- Berkel votes aye. Fransen. Fransen votes yes. Fransen votes aye. Kozlowski votes aye. McDonald.
- Joe McDonald votes aye. Momanyi-Hiltsley votes aye. Wageman votes aye.
Summary:
The House took up Senate File 1714, a bill on state government and payment transparency in public contracts. Representative Scott explained that the measure is intended to help Minnesota contractors and subcontractors know when public project payments have been made by requiring public owners, upon written request, to provide pay application and payment information within seven days at no cost. He said the bill had bipartisan support and backing from stakeholder groups, including trade associations and public entities, and that it would improve transparency for small businesses and workers waiting to be paid.
The bill was amended with a technical change adding a missing word, and the amendment was adopted without opposition. During floor discussion, Representative Cleborn supported the bill, while Representative Berg asked whether trade unions supported it and noted that unions already have collective bargaining rights. Representative Sexton responded that IBEW and several trade unions had reached out and were very supportive. Scott later said he had received a text from Berg indicating support as well.
After discussion ended, the House took a roll call vote. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 133 ayes and 0 nays.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 13th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
- All members vote who desire to vote. Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes. 63-0.
- for you, always voted for you because you was the right person for the job.
- So I always voted for you, always voted for you, because you were the right person for the job.
- voted for you, because you was the right person for the job.
Summary:
The Assembly met for a floor session marked largely by ceremonial and procedural business. After a quorum call, the body opened with Valentine’s Day remarks, a prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by guest introductions recognizing California YMCA Youth and Government participants from several delegations, including Glendora High School, Crenshaw YMCA, Wilmington YMCA, and Mid Valley YMCA.
On the daily file, most items were passed, retained, or continued without controversy. The only recorded vote was on the consent calendar, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was adopted 63-0. The chamber also approved a request to allow certain members to speak on adjournments in memory.
Several members then offered adjournment tributes: Assembly Member Gibson honored James Armstrong, a veteran and community leader in Carson and Watts; Assembly Member Rubio remembered actor-comedian Thomas Kent Carter (TK Carter); and Assembly Member Boerner honored Dave Hodges, founder of the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. The Assembly then announced there would be no session on President’s Day, with the next floor session scheduled for Tuesday, February 17 at 1 p.m., and adjourned accordingly.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business REVISION 2: HB4121 - Removed Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyone wishing to change their vote, please do so at this time. Closing the vote now.
- Anyone wishing to change their votes, please do so. At this time, close the call for votes.
- Please open the queue for a vote.
- Please open the cue for a vote. Anyone who wants to change their vote, please do so at this time.
- Please open the cue for a vote. Anyone wishing to change a vote, please do so at this time.
Keywords:
fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law