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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • As noted by our support witness, investor-to-investor transfers are permitted under both the federal
  • I think our key challenge is that the bill bans the sale or transfer of more than one home to the same
  • I think I think our key challenge is that the bill bans the sailor transfer of more than one home to
  • You can't sell more than one home or transfer more than one home to an institutional investor, which
  • And so, but there is a difference in the federal law, according to the opposition, about the transfer
Committee: House Judiciary
Keywords: 988, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/21/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Health care providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors, which, P.S., that's already illegal
  • Gender transitions on minors is already illegal. Gender transitions on minors is already illegal.
  • The first is that this practice is already illegal in the state of Arizona.
  • point to one instance of this being a problem, despite the fact that the statutes already make this illegal
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Members also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and several guest groups, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several Senate bills. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced SB 1037, SB 1233, SB 1290, and SB 1445, adopting committee amendments where offered and giving each a do pass recommendation; SB 1814 was retained. Members discussed SB 1055, which would require reporting certain unlawfully present individuals arrested for crimes to federal immigration authorities, with Democrats raising concerns about profiling and civil liberties and Republicans arguing it simply enforces federal law; it also received a do pass recommendation. SB 1274, relating to transportation and infrastructure, was amended and recommended do pass, SB 1502 also advanced, and SB 1573, concerning foreign or religious sectarian law in state courts, prompted debate over whether it was necessary or duplicative but was likewise recommended do pass. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the measures were assigned accordingly. The House then took up third-reading votes. SB 1168 and SB 1172 passed overwhelmingly, SB 1290 passed after debate about HOA meeting openness, SB 1221 passed on a 32-24 vote after supporters said it would improve tax transparency, and SB 1400 passed 47-9 despite concerns about peer support and counseling protections. SB 1214, a medical practice bill involving stem cell regenerative therapies, failed 25-31 after some members said they were not comfortable with the measure; afterward, a motion to reconsider its failure was adopted, placing it back on the third-reading calendar. The House also granted the Senate permission to adjourn until April 27, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We look for bombs and bags and firearms and knives and other prohibited items. I like my job.
  • We look for bombs and bags<00:52:49.880><c> and</c><00:52:50.040><c> firearms</c><00:52:50.800><c> and
  • </c><00:52:50.960><c> knives</c><00:52:51.440><c> and</c><00:52:51.560><c> other</c> bags and firearms
  • and knives and other bags and firearms and knives and other prohibited<00:52:52.200><c> items.
Keywords: 1183, house
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/02/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to make it illegal. That is antithetical to freedom.
  • A number of offenses that are already illegal under Arizona law.
  • Chairman, Senator Ortiz, that would not be illegal under current law.
  • Too many Americans have been killed at the hands of illegal criminals.
  • Too many Americans have been killed at the hands of illegal criminals.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received House messages and first-read bills. The chamber moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a range of measures on solar energy, public safety, insurance, health care, agriculture, gaming, education, child welfare, and real property. Several bills were retained on calendar, while many others were advanced with committee amendments and floor amendments. On Calendar 2, SB 1419 on solar energy inspection contractors drew the most debate. A floor amendment by Sen. Sundareshan sought to require utilities to protect ratepayers from costs associated with large energy users such as data centers; supporters argued it would help keep electricity affordable, while opponents called it a hostile amendment. After a division vote, the amendment failed 12-15, and SB 1419 was reported do pass as amended. SB 1498 (DPS appropriation) and SB 1502 (unlawful flight/reckless endangerment) also advanced. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, but a later attempt to add the failed Sundareshan amendment to the report on SB 1419 was defeated 13-14. On Calendar 1, the Senate advanced SB 1165, SB 1206, SB 1212, SB 1215, SB 1290, SB 1291, and SB 1347, mostly with committee amendments. SB 1178 on naturopathic physicians and prescription drug pricing saw a contested Sears floor amendment aimed at stopping price gouging on essential generic drugs; supporters said it would lower drug costs, while the sponsor objected that it was not germane. The amendment failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1186 on document retention and donations also drew a Sundareshan amendment on transparency and implementation; it failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1286 on veterinary visits and electronic prescriptions advanced after a proposed Kavanagh floor amendment was defeated on division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and moved on to additional calendars. On Calendar 4, the chamber passed SB 1004 on ESA students and interscholastic activities, SB 1116 on AHCCCS access/behavioral health, SB 1162 on health care institution licensing complaints, SB 1179 on developmental disability/health monitoring, SB 1475 on school district governing boards and eligibility, SB 1821 on DCS training and child placement, and SCR 1012. A request to hold SB 1475 for a reinstatement process was rejected. The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1077, SB 1479, and SB 1566; SB 1077 advanced with a Payne floor amendment, SB 1479 advanced with a Carroll amendment classifying certain forged real-property recordings as a class five felony, and SB 1566 began consideration with a Petersen amendment to remove part of a prior amendment. Throughout, the chamber repeatedly adopted committee reports and advanced the bills for further action.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JDC Informational Briefing 09-24-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Was your program defunded, uh, what you think is illegally?
  • Was your program defunded, uh, what you think is illegally?
  • Yes, these are subject to lawsuits right now for illegal curtailment of funds.
  • </c> illegality bucket buckets. illegality bucket buckets.
  • </c> now uh for illegal now uh for illegal &gt;&gt; uh<01:02:29.200><c> curtailment</c><01:02:29.760>
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Russia illegally developed INF-range systems, now used for nuclear coercion and intimidation.
  • capabilities to speak authoritatively and directly to those who seek to enter the United States illegally
  • great power competition around the world, and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, to flows of illegal
  • Let me move on, because in addition to dismantling AID... which I believe has been done in an illegal
  • If somebody asks you to do something you believe is illegal, would you resign?
Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS-AEN-EIG, HHS, HHS Public Hearings 02-02-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> from essentially, even for the illegal from essentially, even for the illegal dumping,<00:07:59.759
  • </c> &gt;&gt; that requires a state and county illegal &gt;&gt; that requires a state and county illegal
  • And um, but for illegal dumping, it's very difficult again to determine who the perpetrators are.
  • It possibly could be. you know, done illegal dumping and you know, done illegal dumping and they're<00
  • And um but for illegal permits for.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs hearing focused first on SB 2262, a pollution and illegal dumping measure. The Department of Health said it stood on its written testimony, and public testimony included support from CARES with suggested amendments to involve the counties in standardized response planning and to address pollution caused by individuals. Members questioned the bill’s fines, where they would go, and how the department would handle carcasses and illegal dumping enforcement. DOH said administrative fines go to the general fund, criminal fines are collected by the Attorney General, carcasses are generally buried by the landowner under existing rules, and DOH mainly regulates solid waste and coordinates with counties and other agencies when violations arise. After discussion, the chair recommended SB 2262 be passed with substantial amendments. The proposed amendments would add DLNR to the task force, deposit all fines into a special fund to support enforcement, allow fines below $5,000 for littering and higher fines for excessive or chronic illegal dumping, and include a January 30, 2050 effective date. The committee adopted the recommendation, with members voting aye. The hearing then moved to the HHS calendar. On SB 2087, relating to health insurance, agencies including DHS, DCCA, the Attorney General, and Labor stood on written testimony, while several advocacy and medical groups testified in support. One Medicaid recipient opposed the bill, arguing the coverage should be immediate rather than phased in over three years. Angela Melody Young supported the bill but urged amendments to prioritize people with disabilities, kupuna, and mothers. Members questioned whether the rural health transformation program could support the bill’s deductible structure; the Department of Human Services said it was unlikely CMS would allow that level of coverage, though rural funds might help in other ways. The committee then moved on to SB 2089, which would expand services eligible for Medicaid prospective payment system reimbursement, hearing support from OHA, DHS, and others, along with testimony about mental health access and training. The transcript also began SB 2106, relating to health and eating disorder prevention, with a student testifying in support and citing youth eating disorder harms, but the discussion was cut off before any action on that bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/19/26

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • This we need to draw the illegal drugs.
  • That is not just immoral, it's illegal.
  • That is not just immoral, it's illegal.
  • That is not just immoral, it's illegal.
  • That is not just immoral, it's illegal.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 2nd, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • This was the illegal immigrant employee bill. I move that House Bill 2366 be voted do pass.
  • This was the illegal immigrant employee bill.
  • It adds immunity to the contractor that reports the illegal operator, so long as the evidence they're
Summary: The Commerce Committee met in executive session with a quorum present and considered three measures. House Bill 3308 was amended with a committee substitute and a further amendment changing language from “deeded” to “owned” in a provision related to approved development plans; the committee then adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass unanimously. House Bill 3080, dealing with historic tax credits, was also amended via committee substitute to restore credits for projects already underway after a Supreme Court decision affected the prior law; the committee adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass by an 8-0 vote with one member present. The committee then took up House Bill 2366, which was described as the “illegal immigrant employee” bill, along with House Bill 2511, which was rolled into the same substitute. The committee substitute made several changes, including replacing “should have known” language with a constructive knowledge standard, requiring cooperation with the attorney general, adding sworn affidavit/perjury provisions, allowing E-Verify as an affirmative defense, limiting suspensions to state licenses and permits after injunction, increasing monetary penalties, authorizing the AG to suspend and punish upon a guilty finding, and granting immunity to contractors who report illegal operators in good faith. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the combined substitute for House Bills 2366 and 2511 do pass unanimously, then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Mar 2nd, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It eliminates the Environmental Regulation Commission, transfers rulemaking authority directly to the
  • It expands the ARC, the Acquisition and Restoration Council, and transfers administration of the Florida
  • aerobic systems, including maintenance reporting and operating permit modifications upon property transfer
  • It expands the ARC, the Acquisition and Restoration Council, and transfers administration of the Florida
  • It's not illegal to be in a gang in Florida, and this bill does not change that.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And this was the way that I knew to make it really clear, hey, I don't know if this is illegal.
  • And I looked at it more as, like, the transferable skills. ...impress me or something as far as, like
  • And I looked at it more as the transferable skills.
  • Like, you know, one of my guys that I mentored in prison used the same transferable skills that he learned
  • But it's like, so I understand the transferable skills.
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The hearing concerned a Legislative Ethics Board complaint against Representative Tara Simmons in Washington State OAH Docket 401-645. The judge outlined the process, the two issues on appeal—whether Simmons violated RCW 42.52.020 and RCW 42.52.070, and, if so, what penalty should apply—and admitted a number of exhibits by stipulation or prior ruling, while taking one exhibit under advisement pending an offer of proof. The board also moved to sequester witnesses, which was granted, and the judge deferred ruling on a motion to exclude three defense witnesses until after hearing the board staff’s case. Opening statements followed, with staff alleging Simmons used her position to benefit an outside organization and to secure special privileges, and the defense arguing the conduct was lawful, technical in nature, and consistent with prior ethics guidance. Board staff then called Kimberly Gordon, an attorney and founding board member/treasurer of American Equity and Justice Group (AEJG), as its first witness. Gordon testified that AEJG used data dashboards to make justice-system data more accessible, received state proviso funding sponsored by Simmons, and also received two donations from Simmons—$10,000 and $40,000. She said the first donation was intended to help hire Antoine Coleman, whom Simmons had recommended and who was later identified as Simmons’s romantic partner, and that AEJG returned the $10,000 and declined the $40,000 after concluding there was a potential conflict of interest. Gordon also testified that AEJG believed Simmons’s involvement in the organization and her communications about Coleman created ethical concerns. Gordon further testified about a second proviso intended to expand AEJG’s work into education data and its subcontract with Equity in Education Coalition (EEC). She said EEC did not perform the expected deliverables, prompting repeated communications with the Administrative Office of the Courts and a meeting involving Chris Stanley, where AEJG raised concerns that EEC was not complying and that Simmons had intervened in the dispute. According to Gordon, Stanley ultimately directed the parties to rewrite the subcontract and continue, but AEJG later moved forward largely without EEC’s assistance. The board staff introduced AEJG’s complaint and related timeline exhibits during her testimony. After direct examination, the hearing recessed for lunch, and cross-examination by Simmons’s counsel began when the hearing resumed.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 115 May 8th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><04:27:39.360><c> It's</c><04:27:39.480><c> about</c><04:27:39.760><c> leaving</c> transferring water
  • It's about leaving transferring water.
  • </c><04:38:37.400><c> from</c><04:38:37.561><c> retail</c> that is sold or transferred from retail that
  • </c> sales or transfers. sales or transfers.
  • </c> marijuana that is sold or transferred. marijuana that is sold or transferred.
Keywords: 981, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (02/18/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • 98 is public school transfers, or 97, or transfers, or 97, or 98? You want to do 97? I don't know.
  • <00:48:03.720><c> or</c><00:48:03.920><c> 97</c><00:48:04.440><c> or</c> transfers or 97 or transfers
  • Not that it's illegal or necessarily wrong to be a Marxist, but that's a pretty exaggerated label.
  • /c><02:37:55.640><c> or</c><02:37:55.800><c> necessarily</c><02:37:56.240><c> wrong</c> that it's illegal
  • or necessarily wrong that it's illegal or necessarily wrong to<02:37:56.720><c> be</c><02:37:56.840>
Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Meanwhile, this budget protects and expands services for illegal immigrants.
  • Assembly Member Tangipa: A hundred million more for illegal immigrant legal services, $11 billion for
  • illegal immigrant health care, while they blocked even a modest increase in the monthly fee from $30
  • The only people who can be happy about this budget are illegal immigrants, criminals, and apparently
  • This amendment would not eliminate all health care coverage for illegal immigrants.
Keywords: 988, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-17-2025 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • While it's not illegal, it's immoral, and that's why we're voting no. Thank you. Thank you.
  • While it's not illegal, it's immoral, and that's why we're voting no. Thank you. GM 689.
  • While it's not illegal, it's immoral, and that's why we're voting no. Thank you. Thank you.
  • While it's not illegal, it's politics.
  • While it's not illegal, it's immoral<00:09:42.880><c> and</c><00:09:43.120><c> that's</c><00:09:43.360
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened with all 25 members present, approved the prior day’s journal, and heard several introductions, including visiting staff, guests, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, who was recognized for her work with the food bank and noted as acting governor that week. The chamber also received House communications returning several Senate concurrent resolutions adopted unamended, and one House-amended resolution, SCR 192, was taken up. Senator Wakai moved to disagree with the House amendments to SCR 192, the motion was seconded and carried, with conferees to be named later. Standing committee reports were then taken up, including reports 1931 to 1939 for one-day notice and report 1940 for adoption, which was adopted without objection. The Senate then considered a series of advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with education-related appointments. Senators spoke in support of nominees to the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, the State Board of Education, and the School Facilities Authority Board, while Senator Awa and others raised objections to several nominees, arguing that campaign donations by some appointees created the appearance of “pay to play.” Despite those objections, the nominations were ultimately confirmed. The chamber also confirmed Dwight Takamini as chair of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board after strong support from multiple senators who cited his labor, legislative, and public service background. The Senate next confirmed Christine Sakuda as chief information officer for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, with supporters emphasizing her IT leadership and public service and noting she is the first female and Native Hawaiian to hold the post. The chamber also confirmed Kahuanoi AD Jackson as judge of the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit and Sonia H. Toma as judge of the District Family Court of the Second Circuit, with senators highlighting their prosecutorial and public service experience and the favorable testimony received in committee. After these confirmations, senators introduced the new appointees and their families in the gallery. Later, the Senate adopted additional standing committee reports on House concurrent resolutions and passed SB 849 HD2 on final reading, relating to wildlife conservation, by unanimous consent. The body also reconsidered and reversed earlier disagreement on House amendments to SB 116 and SB 946, agreeing that the amendments were technical and giving one-day notice for final reading. The meeting concluded with a late introduction of the Honokaʻa Jazz Band, which was praised for its national recognition and community service, and senators invited members to a later concert in the rotunda.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • we are enforcing and looking at what is enforcing the legal market and, obviously, enforcing the illegal
  • Is your focus more appropriately on the illegal market?
  • We've got three pieces of this puzzle. ...more appropriately on the illegal market.
  • I mean, they're clearly illegal.
  • And so anything that goes half this far should be illegal in California.
Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products are attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague, enforcement is inconsistent, and licensees are left to interpret standards without prior review. In a review of 80 packaging cases, the audit team disagreed with the department’s conclusions in 13 instances, and the report highlighted examples involving cartoon imagery, colorful fonts, candy-like references, flavor names, and cannabis beverages that resembled ordinary drinks. The auditor recommended clearer statutory definitions, possible consideration of plain packaging or pre-approval models like Oregon’s, better internal guidance, and stronger tracking and escalation for repeat violators. Committee members and Assembly Member Irwin emphasized the rise in poison control calls involving children under five since legalization and argued that legal-market packaging can contribute to accidental ingestion, especially when products resemble candy or drinks. Several members pressed the department on why items such as root beer, strawberry lemonade, and cherry pie strain names should be allowed if they may appeal to children. The Department of Cannabis Control responded that it has already centralized label review, added staff and technology tools, improved compliance-history tracking, and is using progressive discipline tools such as notices to comply, citations, embargoes, abatements, and license actions. The department also argued that the illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets are major drivers of youth exposure and that enforcement resources must be balanced across those markets. Public health witness Dr. Lynn Silver urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, bans on added flavors and child-appealing imagery, lower THC limits for edibles and beverages, and a dedicated pre-market review process. Industry representatives from the California Cannabis Industry Association and the California Cannabis Operators Association agreed that youth protections are essential, but argued that clearer, objective standards are needed so compliant businesses can know the rules and enforcement can be consistent. They said most licensed products are already compliant, that the most blatant youth-targeted packaging is concentrated in the illicit market, and that the Legislature should refine definitions and guidance rather than rely on subjective case-by-case judgments. No formal vote or bill action was taken during the hearing.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy. (2-5-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> It's like, hey, your guy's out here doing something illegal in Kentucky. understand the intent, know
  • gt;&gt; It's like, hey, your guy's out here doing<00:11:04.959><c> something</c><00:11:05.279><c> illegal
  • </c><00:11:06.079><c> Can</c> "Doing something illegal in Kentucky. Can you come get him?" >> Okay.
  • Basically, the bill makes it illegal<00:26:09.440><c> to</c><00:26:09.600><c> transport</c><00:26:10.320
  • ><c> live</c><00:26:10.799><c> trophy</c> illegal to transport live trophy illegal to transport live
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Special Session B Jan 27th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • more than once depending upon your committee assignments, I will create three select committees on illegal
  • Select Committee on Illegal Immigration A will be chaired by Representative Robinson and meet at 1:00
  • The Select Committee on Illegal Immigration B will be chaired by Representative Tomkow and will meet