Video & Transcript Research : 'majority threshold'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Archuleta at the Majority Leader's desk. Secretary, please read.
- Senator Grove, you're recognized at the majority leader's desk for introduction of guests.
- And Senator Wiener at the majority leader's desk for introduction of his guests.
- Senator Allen at the Majority Leader's desk. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senator Alvarado Gil at the Majority Leader's desk. Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests.
The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously.
The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders.
After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But is it not clear that these provisions are being authored by the majority party singularly?
- We're talking about a general equity to where the majority party is running behind the minority party
- And the president pro tem is going To select the majority party.
- So, you're gonna get about 5 of the majority party going into the future.
- But it's not equitable for the majority party, like I said To be at a disadvantage going through the
Bills:
HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530, HB3940, HB3078, HB3043, HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246, SJR49, HB3281, HB4319, HJR1086, HJR1024, HJR1087
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Carbone, Majority Whip Willoughby: motion to go into Committee of the Whole, number one
- I'm Majority Leader Carbone. Yes, SB 1416, due pass, and SB 1785, do pass.
- Majority Leader Carbone at Willoughby's desk. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone at Willoughby's desk. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Whip Willoughby. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem.
AZ
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Major bills come before us just like this. This is nothing unusual.
- I don't think it's any different than what we go through all the time with major bills.
- Dutton: ...this was the majority party's priority, and it should be instituted.
- each political party, but a majority of the members of the House.
- each political party, but a majority of the members of this body.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Reducing the Number of School Administrative Units in the State (10/29/25)
Transcript Highlights:
- in fact does not represent the majority in fact does not represent the majority of<00:36:33.760>
- are not representative of the majority are not representative of the majority of<00:37:12.160>
- I explicitly say the majority here I explicitly say the majority here um um um is<01:12:20.560>
that - Um the majority<01:18:25.040>
of <01:18:25.199>things majority of things majority of things- majority recommendations. majority recommendations. >> Okay. >> Okay.
- I explicitly say the majority here I explicitly say the majority here um um um is<01:12:20.560>
Summary:
The meeting focused on reviewing and amending draft minutes and then discussing a draft report on SAU consolidation and school administration efficiency. Members first corrected a disputed statement in the minutes about who starts charter schools, and agreed to mark it as disputed. They also noted a donation figure mentioned in the meeting but not reflected in the notes, and then approved the minutes as amended.
The committee then reviewed supporting materials, including a Census Bureau education spending table and a 1993 report on eliminating SAUs. The chair argued New Hampshire ranks very high in administrative spending and used that as evidence for reducing administrative costs. Other members pushed back, noting that education costs are largely borne locally and that the committee should stay focused on its charge. Several members also objected to characterizations of SAU boards and to relying heavily on an old report or on the School District Governance Association’s proposal.
The draft report itself drew repeated edits. Members objected to language suggesting the testimony from associations was simply that change was not needed, and proposed more neutral wording about concerns over the impacts of changes. There was also disagreement over a proposed model in which a county-level school administrator would be elected; some members said that would be inappropriate and premature, while others argued the committee had not yet fully developed a consolidation model. The discussion ended with a call from some members for more time and for a future joint legislative committee to continue refining any proposal before legislation is introduced.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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emergency capacity to respond to major emergency capacity to respond to major- The majority of Democrats aliens. The majority of Democrats remained<02:26:19.840>
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- In fact, every Democratic majority.
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Uh next up, chair recognizes uh Major >> Uh next up, chair recognizes uh Major Brendan
- I'm not what uh Major um Davey said.
- look darker, but this is what majority look darker, but this is what majority of<01:37:13.520>
- That's majority of why people night.
- steering and suspension, which is major steering and suspension, which is major components.<04:31
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 37th Legislative Day Jun 17th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want a special thanks for the majority of the House of Representatives and my delegates for voting
- I want to major in physics, though, because I don't really want to, like, do it for a career.
- I want a special thanks for the majority of the House of the I want a special thanks for the majority
- I want to major in physics, though, because I don't really want to, like, deal it for a career.
- You heard him referred to by our acting majority leader as simply Coop.
Summary:
The House received communications from the Senate announcing passage of several bills and resolutions and requesting concurrence on a number of measures, including Senate Bills 287, 326, 337, 264, 294, 217, 319, and House bills such as HB 131, 299, 291, 380, 323, 296, 339, and 308, along with House Concurrent Resolution 140. The chamber briefly adjourned and then reconvened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s minutes, and heard a prayer focused on guidance, justice, Juneteenth, and voting rights.
A major item of business was House Concurrent Resolution 155, recognizing the young men from across Delaware participating in the 2026 session of Delaware’s Boy State. Several Boy State delegates were introduced and spoke about their experiences and future plans. The resolution was read by title, a voice vote was taken, and HCR 155 passed the House.
Members also used privilege of the floor to introduce guests, including local officials, constituents, and a job-shadowing student. Announcements included a staff birthday, a reminder about illegal fireworks and House Bill 63, and notice that Doggy Day would return to Legislative Hall the next day. The House then passed consent calendar number 26, consisting of SCR 200, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, and 212, and recessed to the call of the Speaker until the next day.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 023 Feb 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Uh thank you, Madame Assistant Majority >> Uh thank you, Madame Assistant Majority
- So and this is because of majority So and this is because of majority party.<02:30:58.800>
It's - >> Uh, thank you, Madame Assistant Majority >> Uh, thank you, Madame Assistant Majority
- >> thank you, Madame Assistant Majority >> thank you, Madame Assistant Majority Leader
- >> Thank you, Madam assistant majority >> Thank you, Madam assistant majority leader
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 031 Feb 14th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Majority Leader, members, your attention, please. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- both majority and minority, to sit. both majority and minority, to sit.
- Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. Yes, just a moment. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- Madam Majority Leader, thank you, Madam Speaker. Members, the Senate is now ready for us.
- >
Speaker, <00:37:18.240>I Madam Majority Leader, Madam Speaker, I move that the House
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Rules (10/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, it is critical and it is widely supported by a majority of New Hampshire residents.
- we have the customary motion that we make at this time of year that allows late drafting for the majority
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the year that allows late drafting for the year that allows late drafting for the majority - reports of any statutory or majority reports of any statutory or study<00:12:03.680>
committees - report of any bill based on the majority report of any statutory<00:12:13.680>
or <00:12:13.920 - report of any bill based on the majority report of any statutory<00:12:13.680>
Summary:
The House Rules Committee met briefly to approve the prior meeting minutes, which were accepted on a voice vote. The committee then adopted an amendment to House Rule 66 setting second-year session deadlines, including a change requested by the Democratic office to make the last day to sign off 4:00 p.m. rather than noon. That amendment passed by roll call, 8-0, with Representative Sweeney absent.
The committee next heard a request from Representative Thomas Opel for a waiver of House Rule 36E to allow late drafting and filing of a bill tied to education funding in response to the recent Conval decision. Opel said he initially sought the waiver for two bills but narrowed it to HB 503, arguing it was needed to help the General Court address constitutional education funding obligations and property tax relief. Committee members discussed the request only in procedural terms and expressed concern about setting a precedent for departing from drafting rules; no member moved to grant the waiver, so no action was taken.
Finally, the committee considered its customary late-drafting authorization for majority reports from statutory or study committees. After the clerk suggested extending the filing deadline to Friday, November 7 because the reporting deadline falls on Saturday, November 1, the committee adopted the motion by roll call, 10-0, with Representative Sweeney absent. The committee then adjourned unanimously.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The economics of it and the rising cost of health care for them is a major problem and takes a lot of
- I believe this is the I mentioned that we're been talking to hospitals on their fourth kind of major
- Uh, talking about addressing notice and the... ...addressing notice could be a major burden to put in
- What kind of major burden would that be? What kind of major burden would that be?
- This is a major, major... ...taken care of, and this is a major, major step.
Keywords:
emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Apr 21st, 2026
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have a majority. The minutes are approved.
- That was where the blood was, because that issue, as you know, Bev, was the major issue.
- I've used correspondence as a major way of communicating with us, and I think...
- And it's a major personal issue as well.
- And it's a major personal issue as well.
Summary:
The committee first approved the November minutes by roll call vote, with a majority of members voting aye and some members excused. Staff then provided brief litigation updates: Fowler et al. v. Leathers remains pending in federal district court over interest calculations on transferred TERS funds, with summary judgment motions expected to be heard May 1; Dolan v. King County was decided against the state in Pierce County Superior Court on the issue of recouping attorney’s fees from a former PERS member, though no fees were assessed against the state in that case.
An actuarial update noted upcoming presentations on the agency’s work and the latest valuation report, including new contribution rates reflecting updated demographic assumptions. The committee then reviewed its draft interim work plan and correspondence items, focusing on requests related to Plan 3, Plan 1 COLAs, teacher retirement age, and a missed early retirement factor. Members discussed a possible study of Plan 3’s design and outcomes compared with Plan 2, including retirement ages and benefit adequacy, and staff was asked to work with DRS on a study outline.
The committee also discussed ongoing COLA requests and the need for retiree groups to bring forward a more formal proposal for the next budget cycle, with members noting that any recommendation should likely be made by October or November. Another major topic was the study of LEOFF 1 medical/disability boards, including how many boards exist, how they operate, and what costs they incur; staff said it was still gathering basic information and would provide an overview next month. Staff also explained planned changes to how correspondence will be handled and posted online due to cybersecurity concerns. The committee approved the May agenda by voice vote and then adjourned.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 009 Jan 23rd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. >> Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. >> Thank you, Madam Speaker
- >> Thank<00:25:11.679>
you, <00:25:11.919>Madam <00:25:12.320>Majority >> Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. >> Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. - ><00:25:17.200>
Thank <00:25:17.440>you, <00:25:17.600>Madam >> Madam Majority - Thank you, Madam >> Madam Majority Leader.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- This is one that was pulled out as a major rule. We're Running this separately as a major rule.
- HdL1094 is addressing a major rule.
- HCR1094 is addressing a major rule from the Long Range Capital Planning Commission.
- There were major concerns with this set of rules.
- That we have a meeting scheduled for Thursday morning at 9 a.m. to address a few major rules.
Keywords:
administrative rules, rule approval, joint resolution, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Liquified Petroleum Gas Board, water resources, wildlife conservation, tourism, zoning commission, energy regulation, agricultural regulation, agency rules, permanent rules, state agencies, Oklahoma Legislature, business and commerce, professional licensing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it it's a majority would be exempt.
- <01:45:28.080>
to part where it requires a majority to part where it requires a majority to - He supports a majority of parents being able to object, but not just one.
- It says, "If a majority of language.
- majority of parents. majority of parents.
Keywords:
child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Our public notice standards need not be rolled back for the majority to accomplish its objectives.
- <00:54:42.760>
to not be rolled back for the majority to not be rolled back for the majority - Let's not change that and make it a simple majority, because that will create havoc.
- The vast majority of chairs already do this.
- <02:07:05.119>
party limit the ability of the majority party limit the ability of the majority
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a majority-minority district at nearly 75% Latino.
- ," and I do not believe the majority of Texans are for this.
- Women of color represent the majority of Texas's females.
- I'm a junior pre-law political science major at UT Arlington.
- We are. the majority.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- A majority of all members present. The House is now in session.
- Majority Whips, the Honorable Tiffany T. Majority Whips, the Honorable Tiffany T.
- >> Recognizing the majority leader. >> Recognizing the majority leader.
- >> recognizing the majority leader. >> recognizing the majority leader.
- the majority leader. the majority leader.
Summary:
The House convened for the first day of session and first elected Delegate Luke Clippinger as Speaker Pro Tem. Members nominated and seconded him with remarks praising his leadership, work on Judiciary Committee issues, and ability to mentor colleagues. Nominations were then closed, the House voted by voice, and Clippinger was sworn in.
The chamber then opened nominations for Speaker of the House. Multiple members spoke in support of Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, highlighting her personal story, legal background, public service, and committee leadership. Speakers emphasized her work on major policy areas including education, police reform, racial and economic justice, reproductive freedom, and support for historically Black colleges and universities. One member from the minority party also seconded the nomination, saying she had been inclusive and respectful in committee work and legislative process.
After nominations were closed, the House voted by voice and elected Peña-Melnyk Speaker of the House of Delegates. She was sworn in and thanked members for their support, reflecting on the diversity in the chamber and the significance of the moment. In her remarks, she also praised outgoing Speaker Adrienne Jones and recognized family members, dignitaries, and colleagues in attendance.