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NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Jun 1st, 2025 at 03:03 pm
Legislative Operations and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- So please do not vote in support of AB 534. I'm opposed to it. Please vote no.
- We don't know how people voted. So please vote no on this bill.
- We don't know how people voted. So please vote no on this bill.
- voting.
- I cannot secure vote centers without knowing a definite date of when the presidential preference primary
Committee:
Senate Legislative Operations and Elections
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, people would be liberated to vote for the candidates that they most prefer.
- In fact, people would be liberated to vote for the candidates that they most prefer.
- The >> Chair votes. Yes. The vote carries.
- The vote carries uh 15 >> Chair votes yes.
- The vote of >> Chair votes yes.
Committee:
House Election Law
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on CACR 30, a constitutional amendment that would make Public Utilities Commission members elected rather than appointed. Representative Thomas Opel testified in support, arguing that rising energy costs and the utility rate-setting structure make the PUC too insulated from ratepayers, and that elected commissioners would be more accountable. He also said the proposal should ideally include a ban on contributions from regulated utilities to PUC campaigns, and acknowledged the draft had errors and needed work. Representative Lane questioned whether a contribution ban would be constitutional, and Opel said there may be ways to structure one to survive legal challenge. The hearing closed with five online supporters and two opponents reported, and no one else testified.
The committee then went into executive session on House Bill 1062, authorizing the Secretary of State to conduct random audits of voters’ citizenship qualifications. Representative Newsome offered an amendment to clarify how voters with no evidence either way would be treated and to require a public report on audit results, including referrals, costs, and databases used. Representative Aqua opposed the amendment, saying the bill should pass as written. The amendment failed 9-7, and after further debate over privacy and the purpose of audits, the committee voted 9-7 to recommend ought to pass on HB 1062. Representative Barry was assigned the majority report and Representative Newsome the minority report.
The committee next considered House Bill 1388, which would clarify the form of ballots for constitutional amendments. Representative Weary said the bill simply provides clarity for voters and imposes no hardship on the Secretary of State’s office. The committee unanimously voted 17-0 to recommend ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 1125, enabling school districts to adopt partisan school district elections. Representative Weary said partisan labels would help voters understand candidate positions and address low turnout in local elections. He emphasized the bill is enabling, not mandatory. Members questioned why the change was needed if few municipalities have used existing authority, and whether it would increase divisiveness. Weary said many voters are unaware of the option and that partisan labels would give them more information. The hearing closed with five online supporters and 184 opponents. The committee then began executive session on House Bill 1187, concerning the filing deadline for special-election candidates for state representative, but discussion was still ongoing in the transcript.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- So we're voting on the All right.
Committee:
Senate Finance
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:
- Vice Chair Nelson votes aye. Altenburg votes aye. Quam Qualter votes no. Hicks is excused.
- Lee votes no. McDonald votes aye. Nado votes aye. Olson votes aye. Perez-Vega votes no.
- Schultz votes no. Myhra votes no. Sleznikow votes aye. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Lee votes no. McDonald votes aye. Nado votes aye. Olson votes aye. Perez-Vega votes no.
- Schultz votes no. Myhra votes no. Sleznikow votes aye.
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
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I vote no. Senator Kuby votes no.
- I vote no. Mr. Ortiz votes no. Senator Tothley, how do you vote? Senator Tothley.
- So I vote no. Senator Gonzales votes no.
- I vote no. Senator Tsosie votes no.
- So I vote no. Your Senatoration votes no.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Thu Mar 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:14:13.679><c> sd1</c> chair for the vote voting on SB 960 sd1 chair for the vote voting on SB
- Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote. Voting on SB 419 SD1.
- Vice Chair, for the vote, please. Voting on SB 1496 61.
- </c> chair for the vote voting on sb1 1610 chair for the vote voting on sb1 1610 sd2<01:18:16.360><c>
- SB</c> the vote please voting on SB the vote please voting on SB 298<01:18:59.440><c> sd1</c><01:19:
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Summary:
The Committee on Human Services and Homelessness heard two SNAP-related bills on March 13, 2025. SB 960 SD1 would appropriate funds to DHS to improve SNAP administration, including additional positions. Testimony from Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Food Industry Association, AARP Hawaii, Hawaii Appleseed, and many others strongly supported the measure, emphasizing high food insecurity, the importance of SNAP federal dollars, and the need to reduce delays and improve access. DHS said vacancies and retention are the main barriers, with staffing shortages statewide across processing centers. The department described efforts such as wikiwiki hiring, bringing back retired workers, using interns, and improving call center efficiency, and said it had requested a 5% performance incentive package estimated at about $1.1 million per year, though that request did not make the governor’s budget. Members asked about vacancy counts, staffing distribution, and how the bill would interact with other SNAP funding; DHS said some funding was tied to the new eligibility system and that staffing requests would need to be separate. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion heard.
The committee then heard SB 961 SD1, which would require DHS to adjust minimum certification periods and participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project. Supporters, including AARP Hawaii, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Food Industry Association, and additional organizations and individuals, said the bill would reduce red tape, help kūpuna, and ease administrative burden. DHS supported the concept but said the current legacy system cannot automate these changes and that any implementation would require manual processing until the new system is in place. DHS and committee members discussed the risk of higher error rates and timeliness problems with manual processing, noting the department had recently been assessed a $1 million penalty for high payment error rates and was already in corrective action for timeliness. Members also discussed the anticipated fall 2026 rollout of the new system and whether the bill should be delayed until then; DHS said it preferred to assess the new system first before pursuing waivers and related changes. The committee then moved on to the next measure after the discussion.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides for spousal preference for spousal hiring within state government and also authorizes the
- It provides for spousal preference It provides for spousal preference preference<00:08:20.800><c> for
- </c><00:08:20.960><c> spousal</c><00:08:21.520><c> hiring</c><00:08:22.319><c> within</c> preference
- for spousal hiring within preference for spousal hiring within state<00:08:23.120><c> government</c><
- So how we're doing that is the entire county will vote on the piece of legislation, but then there will
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 76% of assessment payers participated in the vote, and they voted to redo the assessment on themselves
- We'll go ahead and do a voice vote.
- I'm recommending a yes vote as well.
- Therefore, I recommend a yes vote. We're going to go ahead and do a voice vote in this as well.
- So I am asking for a yes vote.
Summary:
House Finance heard testimony on several tax and local government bills. HB 2278 would remove the July 1, 2027 expiration on the additional $3-per-room-night tourism promotion area lodging charge; supporters from destination marketing organizations said the revenue has produced strong returns for tourism and events, while questions were raised about how the local ordinances would continue. HB 2583 would lower the population threshold for cities to impose a higher lodging tax and expand authority for public facilities districts; the sponsor and Vancouver supporters said it would help fund a proposed performing arts center and other tourism investments, while hospitality, short-term rental, and some local advocates raised concerns about stakeholder input, equity, and whether the bill was too broad. HB 2224 would change how a city forming a single-city fire protection district handles levy reductions and would exempt part of one levy from the local tax limit; city and firefighter groups supported it as a needed tool for fire and EMS funding, while hospital districts and tax opponents warned about prorationing, governance, and higher taxes. HB 2325 would create a statewide tourism self-supported assessment program funded by participating tourism businesses; supporters from tourism, hospitality, wine, and brewing groups said it would provide a competitive, industry-driven statewide marketing program, while members questioned impacts on specific communities and the need for broader local benefits. HB 2431 would expand from 15 to 50 days the amount of fundraising activity allowed in nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places, and the Grange supported it as a practical way to keep community halls open.
After public testimony, the committee moved into executive session and advanced three bills. HB 2584, a sales and use tax exemption for qualifying farm equipment sold to eligible farmers, passed 14-0 with one excused. HB 2610, which modifies the property tax exemption for nonprofit homeownership development, also passed 14-0 with one excused. HB 2615, which codifies the voluntary disclosure tax program and authorizes temporary tax amnesty, likewise passed 14-0 with one excused. The chair also announced a deadline for amendments on items to be acted on the following day.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, Juliet, do you have the vote sheets? We have no vote sheets. Okay.
- We're ready to vote.
- We're ready to vote. have FIN release. We're ready to vote.
- May I take the vote for the excused. May I take the vote for the house?
- And may I take the vote for the Hi. And may I take the vote for the Senate?
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 3 March, 2026; 2:30 P.M.
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't do anything to mail-in voting or anything like that.
- We don't do anything to mail-in voting or anything like that.
- We don't do anything to mail-in voting or anything like that.
- Voting or anything like that.
- </c><00:10:15.920><c> this</c> previously uh and they do prefer this previously uh and they do prefer
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (02/17/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh a vote on this proposed amendment.
- Are we ready for a uh a vote >> Uh, okay.
- </c> and recommend a no vote. and recommend a no vote.
- I will move amendment 0754H and recommend a no vote. An ITL vote. I guess I have no vote.
- Chairman, by a vote of one in the Mr.
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Fundamentally, right now in Missouri, Missourians vote for sales tax. We say yes.
- And so it's not the people back home that have voted for this.
- My question is, does the chamber have a preference?
- Would you prefer to go with a 20-year, 4-year PSC rate-making? I'm going.
- Would you prefer to go with a 20-year, 4-year PSC rate-making?
Committee:
House Ways and Means
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As brief background, all new tax preferences must include a tax preference performance statement that
- The preference expires in January 2028.
- The annual statewide cap for the preference is... ...increased to $250,000.
- I respectfully urge you to vote no on HB 2559. Thank you for your careful consideration.
- I respectfully urge you to vote no on HB. 2559. Thank you for your careful consideration.
Summary:
The House Finance Committee heard briefings and public testimony on several bills related to local tax authority and exemptions. HB 2559 would let cities and counties impose an additional 4% lodging/short-term rental excise tax starting in 2027, with revenues dedicated to affordable housing programs and up to 15% for administration. Staff explained existing lodging tax limits and estimated substantial local collections, while the prime sponsor and supporters argued it would give local governments a needed tool to address housing shortages caused in part by short-term rentals. Opponents, including short-term rental owners and hosts, said the tax would hurt tourism communities, reduce supplemental income for owners, and should not single out one lodging segment. The hearing on HB 2559 was suspended and later reopened for additional testimony; no vote was taken.
The committee also heard HB 2133, which would make permanent the property tax exemption for multipurpose nonprofit senior citizen centers. Staff said the exemption is currently set to expire in 2028 and that the bill would remove it from the automatic 10-year sunset. The sponsor and a veteran/senior center perspective emphasized that the exemption helps keep senior centers open and supports isolated older adults. A question was raised about whether a broader nonprofit community center with senior-focused space would qualify, and staff said they would follow up. The hearing on HB 2133 was then closed.
HB 2135 would increase and extend the adaptive housing sales and use tax remittance for disabled veterans, raising the individual lifetime cap from $2,500 to $5,000, increasing the statewide annual cap, and extending the program’s expiration to 2038. Staff said the fiscal impact would be minimal because use is low, and a veterans coalition representative supported the bill as a way to ensure more federal grant dollars go toward home modifications. The hearing on HB 2135 was closed.
The committee spent the most time on HB 2442, an eight-part local government tax and fund-flexibility bill. It would expand uses of existing REET revenues, allow cities to adopt an affordable-housing REET under certain conditions, authorize county public utility taxes with a low-income assistance set-aside, create a new local sales tax for children and family services, broaden housing-related sales tax uses, restructure mental health and veterans property tax levies, extend levy lid lift periods, and allow rental car tax revenues to be used for criminal justice purposes. Supporters from counties, cities, housing groups, and some local officials said the bill would provide needed fiscal flexibility and new tools to address housing, public safety, and service demands. Opponents from utilities, realtors, water and sewer districts, wireless carriers, auto dealers, and tax critics argued the bill would raise regressive costs, especially on housing and utility customers, and that some provisions lacked a sufficient nexus to the original taxes. The hearing on HB 2442 was closed after extensive testimony.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Claremont, the overwhelming preference Claremont, the overwhelming preference of<00:28:21.760><c
- We just need to vote on consent. >> Oh, no. We just need to vote on consent.
- Okay. >> Uh, so ITL, who is voting on tail? >> Tail was vote. Yes.
- </c><00:56:26.960><c> ITL50</c> was vote. Yes. ITL50 was vote. Yes.
- I prefer >> I think you're an interest. I prefer ITL.<00:59:57.359><c> Okay.</c> ITL. Okay.
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All those who desire to vote, vote. All those who desire to vote, vote.
- All those who desire to vote, vote. All those who desire to vote, vote.
- All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote.
- All those who desire to vote, vote. All those who desire to vote, vote.
- All those who desire to vote, vote. All those who desire to vote, vote.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved routine procedural motions, and recognized several guest groups, including First Five California, a fourth-grade class from Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, visitors from Modoc and Lassen counties, and representatives from the Port of Long Beach. The chamber then moved through second reading and concurrence items, with most bills and resolutions being read, deemed adopted, or passed on file without debate.
The main floor action centered on ACR 39, designating May 2025 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month. Assembly Member Ramos and many caucus members spoke in strong support, describing the crisis as a state of emergency and emphasizing violence against Native women, girls, and two-spirit people, the need for better data collection, agency coordination, tribal sovereignty, and continued action beyond symbolic recognition. The resolution passed concurrence with 67 ayes and 0 noes.
The Assembly also passed a series of bills on topics including classified school employee pay stubs (AB 374), allowing voucher preferences in housing (AB 282), authorizing nurse practitioners to sign death certificates (AB 583), student health insurance protections (AB 594), local housing pre-approval programs (AB 1206), veterans education program administration (AB 1509), expanding the Family Urgent Response System (AB 898), Star Wars Day (H.R. 33), local news sale notice requirements (AB 611), mask-wearing protections in public spaces (AB 1326), a Chula Vista university land-use measure (AB 76), undercover officer record protections (AB 1178), and preservation of Clover Valley in Rocklin (AB 1152). Most passed with broad support, though AB 282 and AB 611 drew some opposition.
A major debate occurred on AJR 10, which urged the President to reverse cuts to the U.S. Forest Service. Members from both parties discussed wildfire prevention, forest health, staffing, and federal-state responsibility, with some criticizing the administration and others emphasizing forest management and the need for bipartisan cooperation. The resolution was adopted after a co-author roll and final roll vote of 67 ayes and 0 noes. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, heard an adjournment in memory for Giovanni “Johnny” of East Side Italian Deli, and adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, here, U.S. citizens who have registered to vote are given to vote, cast vote.
- I mean, here, U.S. citizens who have registered to vote are given to vote, cast vote.
- You are not supposed to vote, and don't vote.
- Current votes 3-1. Chair voted aye. Vice Chair voted no. Allen. Okay, that's four to one.
- Current votes 2-2. Chair voted no. Choi, aye. Okay, on a vote of 3-2, that bill is out.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, here, U.S. citizens who have registered to vote are given to vote, cast vote.
- Current votes 3-1. Chair voted aye. Vice Chair voted no. Allen, aye. Okay, that’s four to one.
- Current votes 3-0. Chair voted aye. SB 1164, please call the absent members. Current votes 3-0.
- Current votes 2-2. Chair voted no, Choi, aye. Okay, on a vote of three to two, that bill is out.
- Current votes 4-0. Chair voted aye, Choi, this is number eight. No vote. Okay, so four nothing.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related measures. SB 884 by Senator Umberg would expand electioneering buffer zones around polling places and ballot-processing sites, restrict law enforcement activity near voting locations except for crimes against persons or property, expand ballot drop box and vote center access, and extend the vote-by-mail receipt deadline. Supporters said it would protect voters from intimidation and interference; county election officials opposed it as operationally burdensome and difficult to enforce. The committee discussed amendments narrowing some provisions, and the bill was ultimately advanced on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Choi voting no.
The committee also heard SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes, part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 package, which would codify and expand state voting-rights protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, add preclearance for certain jurisdictions with recent violations, and direct courts to interpret election laws in favor of voter access. Support came from civil rights and voting rights groups, while one city representative raised concerns about effects on pending litigation. Senator Choi questioned the bill’s concepts, but the measure was moved to Judiciary and later recorded as passing 4-1.
SB 900 by Senator McNerney would shorten and streamline campaign-ad disclosure language, allow abbreviations, and increase the number of top funders listed on political mailers from three to five. Outdoor advertising and good-government groups supported the bill as improving readability while preserving transparency. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. The committee also considered SB 1225 and SCA 3 by Senator Niello, which would shift responsibility for initiative titles and summaries from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst’s Office; supporters argued this would improve neutrality, while labor groups opposed the change as unnecessary and less accountable. Both measures were advanced to Appropriations after divided votes. Finally, SB 1360 by Senator Cervantes would expand election language-access requirements beyond current federal thresholds and add a petition process for undercounted language communities. It drew broad support from civil rights and advocacy organizations, with county election officials seeking amendments over implementation details; the bill passed 5-0 after the committee completed roll calls on the absent members.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- In Missouri, we have a tradition of voting on issues and voting for our representatives.
- We're Missouri's nonpartisan voting rights organization.
- We bring our expertise on voting rights and election law and policy to bear to ensure that voting is
- Let Missourians decide and vote the questions once and for all.
- It takes debate, votes, and consensus.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 3146, sponsored by Rep. John Simmons, which would expand legislatively written ballot summary statements from 50 to 100 words and create a revised process for court challenges to ballot language. Simmons said the bill is essentially the same as last year’s Senate Bill 22, minus the section the Supreme Court struck down, and argued it would preserve the General Assembly’s role while allowing the Secretary of State and courts to work through objections to ballot summaries. Supporters said the longer summary would better inform voters and that the back-and-forth process had worked in the recent Amendment 3 litigation.
Members raised concerns that the bill would encourage misleading or argumentative ballot language, create extra procedural steps, and potentially let the clock run out before challenges are fully resolved. Rep. Woods and others argued the courts are needed to prevent “ballot candy” and dishonest summaries, while supporters countered that the legislature and Secretary of State should have primary authority and that courts should not act as a “super legislature.” The sponsor and supporters also pointed to the recent Amendment 3 process as evidence that the revised procedure can work and produce agreed-upon language.
Testimony was split. Campaign Life Missouri, Missouri Right to Life, and a representative from the Secretary of State’s office testified in favor, emphasizing transparency, voter information, and the elected status of the officials drafting ballot language. Opponents included the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, League of Women Voters, Jobs with Justice, Missouri Right to Education, and private citizens, who argued the bill is unconstitutional, undermines separation of powers, and would allow misleading language to survive by dragging out litigation. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> You preferred the draconian approach. >> You preferred the draconian approach.
- Okay, let's take a vote on discussion? Okay, let's take a vote on that<01:13:52.320><c> amendment.
- </c> a roll call vote on Senate File 90. a roll call vote on Senate File 90.
- Will you do a roll call vote on Senate File 72? >> This is a roll call vote for Senate File 72.
- </c> All right, will you do a roll call vote All right, will you do a roll call vote on<01:51:53.440>
Committee:
Senate Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 49 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Garry relative to the rights of pharmacists to participate as preferred health care providers, to the
- Garry relative to the rights of pharmacists to participate as preferred health care providers, to the
- Under the Constitution, a separate vote is required. Those voting in favor will rise.
- On this matter, two members have voted in the affirmative, none in the negative.
- On this matter, two members have voted in the affirmative, none in the negative.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters from the Committee on Rules, including ceremonial resolutions recognizing the Concord-Nenezi sister city relationship, the 35th anniversary of the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship, and congratulating Rachel Cohen on earning Eagle Scout. The House suspended the rules and adopted those resolutions. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 on a number of petitions, including proposals involving neuropsychology evaluations for persons with intellectual disabilities, pharmacists’ participation as preferred providers, a sick leave bank for a Department of Transportation employee, and land/easement authority for the City of Lowell.
The main substantive issue was House Bill 4001, the fiscal year 2026 state budget, which came from the Senate with a full substitute amendment. The House suspended the rules but voted not to concur with the Senate amendment. The chamber then agreed to reappoint a conference committee, naming Representatives Michlewitz, Ferrante, and Smola to negotiate with the Senate. The House also considered and advanced several Public Service Committee bills establishing sick leave banks for state and local employees, including Kendra Winner, Dana Johnson, Stephen Forget, Daniel Yender, and Martin Kratman; each was ordered to a third reading after suspension of the rules.
Later, the House took up Senate No. 2521, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. After suspension of the rules, the bill was read a second time, ordered to a third reading, passed to be engrossed, and then enacted. The emergency preamble was separately adopted by a recorded vote, and the bill was finally passed. The House also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m., then adjourned.