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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, by the direction of the committee<02:18:51.679><c> on</c><02:18:51.840><c> rules,</c><02:18:
- Speaker, by the direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 10009 and ask for its
- </c><02:22:03.920><c> House</c> committee met and reported a rule.
- House committee met and reported a rule.
- Stalber, the sponsor of this bill, stated in the Rules Committee last night, this legislation doesn't
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/13/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> those who have been on this committee those who have been on this committee for<00:54:05.400><c>
- </c> judge uh to seek approval of those rules judge uh to seek approval of those rules um<01:13:39.800
- Which means rather than adopting rules for the entire market itself, you'd be adopting rules for the
- </c><01:28:21.080><c> later</c> front of this committee again uh later front of this committee again
- Senate File 258 is before the committee. Welcome to the committee, Senator Latz.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Chairman, Vice Chair, members of the committee.
- Questions from the committee? Representative Murphy.
- Why is it in the collateral source rule section then?
- Any other questions from the committee? Seeing none.
- Chair, members of the committee.
Committee:
House Insurance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities And Communications Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning to the committee and Chair.
- That's because of the rules currently in place. The rules for entry in particular.
- That's because of the rules currently in place. The rules for entry in particular.
- Good morning, Chair and Committee members.
- And the rules as they're set up, and these are rules we're not proposing to change, require that every
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications
Summary:
The committee heard several energy, telecommunications, and regulatory bills. SB 929 by Senator Jones would require the California Energy Commission chair to appear annually and report to the Legislature on the commission’s activities, plans, and outreach; it was presented as a low-cost oversight measure and drew no opposition. SB 1138 by Senator Padilla would let load-serving entities trade hourly resource adequacy obligations under the CPUC’s slice-of-day framework to reduce overprocurement and lower ratepayer costs; supporters said it could save tens of millions of dollars, while questions focused on reliability and whether savings would reach customers. SB 913 by Senator Becker would create a clearer pathway for customer-sited distributed energy resources, such as home batteries and smart thermostats, to participate in resource adequacy markets; supporters said it would unlock existing clean capacity and reduce costs, and members asked about reliability, opt-in participation, and compensation for homeowners.
The committee also heard SB 1197 by Senator Niello, which would move California to permanent standard time if federal law allows, with testimony from a sleep medicine physician supporting the health and safety benefits of ending the time switch and opposition from golf industry representatives who urged a broader analysis of economic, recreational, and public safety impacts. Members debated whether the 2018 voter approval required another vote and whether Congress would need to act. SB 1265 by Senator Richardson would codify and expand the Go Green financing program by creating a new fund and allowing broader partnerships beyond current IOU service areas; supporters said it would expand access to clean energy financing statewide. SB 1337 by Senator Richardson would create a working group to coordinate fuel transition policy and refinery-related issues following SB 237, with supporters emphasizing the need for better interagency coordination and some members asking how it would avoid duplicative work.
The committee also considered SB 1191 by Senator Ochoa Bogh, which would extend the California High-Cost Fund A and B programs for rural telephone service through 2033; supporters said the surcharge-funded program is essential for affordable service and emergency connectivity in remote areas. After discussion, the committee adopted amendments where offered and voted all of the bills out of committee, generally on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with SB 1265 receiving one no vote. Several bills were held on call briefly and then later passed when the committee reconvened, and the hearing adjourned after all listed measures were reported out.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our first order of business is adopting the committee rules.
- Members, you've received a copy of the proposed committee rules prior to the hearing.
- These are the standard rules that each standing committee is using during this legislative session, as
- Our first order of business is adopting the committee rules.
- Committee rules prior to the hearing.
Committee:
Senate Border Security
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration.
Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings.
Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of select committees. of select committees.
- </c> explain the committee sub. explain the committee sub.
- > sub</c> study committee and the committee sub study committee and the committee sub just<01:42:37.679
- </c> committee sub. committee sub.
- </c> the committee sub. the committee sub.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- There's also a study committee.
- I was the Rules Chair. Spent too much... Rules Attorney and that's always great.
- I was the Rules Chair.
- the committee.
- Chairman and committee members.
Committee:
Senate Director Nominations
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These bills have been reviewed by the Committee on Rules and are ready for the Senate to consider.
- President, I move that the bills on the local bill calendar be withdrawn from the Committee on Rules,
- Committee Substitute. Committee Substitute. Bill.
- Committee hearing, our Appropriations Chair Hooper astutely pointed out in the Rules Committee hearing
- Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee
Summary:
The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness for sexual assault survivors, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a memorial proclamation for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special-order bills, with senators also briefly discussing the session’s pace and thanking staff and colleagues for their work.
The first major bill, on driving and boating offenses, was amended and passed 37-0. As amended, it increases penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide/vessel homicide offenses, and adds notice requirements and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. Senators also passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers 37-0, requiring Medicaid managed care plans to offer more after-hours and holiday access and ensuring more primary care appointment availability outside regular business hours.
The Senate then passed a major condominium and cooperative associations bill, also 37-0, after extensive debate and multiple amendments. The measure extends deadlines for structural integrity reserve studies, adds flexibility for reserve funding and budgeting, tightens rules for managers and inspectors, limits certain requirements to buildings of three or more habitable stories, and extends the rescission period for condo purchases. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s sponsors for years of work responding to post-Surfside safety and affordability concerns.
The longest and most contentious item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendment petition procedures. Sponsors said the bill responds to fraud and abuse in the citizen initiative process by tightening circulator rules, requiring faster submission of signed petitions, adding voter notification, increasing penalties, and shifting costs to sponsors. Opponents argued it would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives. The chamber adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the petition-circulator threshold, volunteer protections, submission timing, invalid-signature investigation thresholds, and notice/cure provisions, while debate continued over whether the overall package would protect election integrity or suppress citizen-led amendments.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- on Rules.
- These will be referred to the Committee on Rules.
- of which will be held immediately in succession in the Rules Room at the conclusion of those two committee
- Attention all members of the Appropriations Committee: Please report to the Rules Room immediately.
- The next order of business is reports from committee.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of select committees. We have none, Mr. Speaker. Report of standing committees.
- Report of select committees. committees. committees.
- You know, we don't sit on all the committees. So, we depend on the committees to do this.
- You know, we don't sit on all the committees. So, we depend on the committees to do this.
- You know, we don't sit on all the committees. So, we depend on the committees to do this.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-22 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Other motions related to committee reference? None on the desk, Mr. President.
- Rules Chair Passidomo, you're recognized to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Madam Rules Chair, what is the most exciting part of this bill, in your opinion?
- And I will let you introduce them at every committee and get them to the Rules Committee.
- Seeing none, Madam Rules Chair, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day and a YMCA delegation, including Youth and Government students, in the gallery. Senators also noted the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and later offered birthday wishes to the President.
The chamber then took up several special-order bills. SB 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; SB 102 removed provisions that had been repealed or expired; and SB 104 served as the general reviser’s bill, deleting obsolete language, updating cross-references, and correcting drafting errors. All three passed 36-0. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessments and budgeting, and adjusts VPK and facility-planning rules; Senator Simon said the goal was to reduce burdens while maintaining accountability.
The Senate further passed SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. Senator Mayfield explained the bill would give DFS and local governments authority to add that option. The chamber also withdrew SB 1720, relating to public school personnel compensation, from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- Thank you very much, committee. Next, we’re going to do some rules.
- Okay, committee. I have read through these rules personally.
- As a result, I stand before you to present eight pending rules, which modify existing rules.
- Thank you, committee members.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> location under rule 40.7. location under rule 40.7.
- On the motion of the committee reports, On the motion of the committee reports, all<00:24:00.800><c>
- Senate Resolution 80 will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- . committees. committees.
- I move that the amendment made to House File 4133 by the Committee on Rules and Administration in the
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Elections Committee in Room 332, followed by a meeting of the Rules Committee in the Psalm Room
- President, there is a report of the Rules Committee at the desk.
- ELECTIONS COMMITTEE IN ROOM 332 FOLLOWED BY A MEETING OF THE RULES COMMITTEE IN.
- PRESIDENT THERE IS A REPORT OF THE RULES COMMITTEE AT THE DESK. PLEASE TAKE THAT UP.
- The report of the Rules Committee is accepted.
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal.
On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate.
On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 020 Feb 3rd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> committee,</c><00:33:29.039><c> and</c><00:33:29.279><c> a</c> committee, joint budget committee
- Joint committees are, as you know, Senate and House have different rules on remote participation.
- </c> committee<00:53:27.520><c> report.</c> committee report. committee report.
- Request a title ruling. Title ruling has been requested. Title ruling has been requested.
- Request a title ruling. ruling. ruling.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senator Riccelli. Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
- President, I move that the measure on today's standing committee report be referred to the committee
- Senator Riccelli has moved that the measure on today's standing committee report be referred to the committees
- Senator Dozier moves that the rules be suspended.
- Senator Wilson moves that the rules be suspended.
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, colors, pledge, and a prayer by Sikh youth leader Gertit Singh Cocher, followed by recognition of guests from the Sikh Coalition and Kalsa Germath Center. The chamber approved the journal and then adopted Senate Resolution 8678 honoring the Chimicum High School Marching Band for being selected as Washington’s representative in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.; senators praised the band’s dedication and rural-school achievement, and the band was recognized in the gallery.
The Senate then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments by 49-0 votes: Ryan Moran as Director of the Health Care Authority and Dennis Worsham as Secretary of the Department of Health. Supporters highlighted Moran’s Medicaid and health system background and Worsham’s long public health career, including local health leadership and work on HIV/AIDS and community health. The chamber also advanced and passed Senate Bill 6011, expanding court bailiff authority to conduct threat assessments for the Court of Appeals, and Senate Bill 5831, creating safe harbors related to mortgage modification recording requirements.
Several bills were debated and passed after amendment votes. Senate Bill 6188, concerning Labor and Industries’ asbestos training and certification rules, saw an amendment to align with federal standards rejected and then passed 38-19. Substitute Senate Bill 5917, dealing with access to abortion medications through the Department of Corrections pharmacy, had multiple proposed amendments rejected before passing 32-17 after extensive debate over access, labeling, distribution limits, and emergency status. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 6024 on developmental disability services confidentiality, then passed the bill 48-0-1 excused; passed Substitute Senate Bill 6091 on residential property marketing and fair housing by 49-0; and passed Substitute Senate Bill 5840 adjusting campaign finance expenditure reporting deadlines by 46-3. The body then recessed for caucus and lunch.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- on rules, I call up House committee on rules, I call up House Resolution<02:16:14.880><c> 682</c><02
- </c><02:17:58.880><c> on</c><02:17:59.120><c> rules</c> of the report of the committee on rules of the
- release the Epstein files. the rules committee blocked a vote on the rules committee blocked a vote
- The bad news is what came out of the Rules Committee.
- </c> what came out of the rules committee. what came out of the rules committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Mar 17th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Concurrent Resolution is referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration
- Reports from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
- When Representative Johnson closed out this bill in the Rules Committee, he said something kind of interesting
- The resolution is being referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
- And now, therefore, be it resolved by the Committee of Rules and Legislative Administration of the House
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- 31 is referred to the Committee on Finance.
- As our conference committee has come back with a very, uh, relatively simple committee report, I would
- In order to take up suspend its rules.
- It passed by House Government Operations Committee 11-0.
- </c> Committee will meet at 1:15. Committee will meet at 1:15.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and members of the committee.
- Madame Senator, my organization did not revise the rules. The court revised the rules itself.
- Members of the committee, I hope... To not be up here today.
- We did implement the comparability rule in 2000.
- What the rate has been since the ruling?