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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm open to any questions and reserve the right to close.
- We'll reserve your right to close. We'll close in just a moment. Yes, sir. Thank you.
- Otherwise, we'll recognize Representative McLaughlin to close on the bill.
- We'll give you an opportunity to close here in just a moment.
- Senator Fairley, do you close? I close. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Office of Inspector General 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If the department or agency does not have primary investigation authority under subdivision two, the
- > If the department or agency does not If the department or agency does not have<00:04:41.120><c> primary
- have primary investigation authority under<00:04:43.440><c> subdivision</c><00:04:44.000><c> two,</c
- </c> But then we're going to, well, who is a department over here has primary and down here it says that
- they don't have primary to freeze the funds.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 12 (1-22-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the primary sponsor and have filed the appropriate paperwork to do so.
- </c><00:18:10.000><c> care</c><00:18:10.320><c> associations,</c><00:18:11.200><c> the</c> the primary
- care associations, the the primary care associations, the Kentucky<00:18:11.840><c> Energy</c><00:18
- House Bill 379 and 381 to primary and secondary education. House Bill 383 to state government.
- <c> education,</c> To primary and secondary education, To primary and secondary education, House<00:31
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 06:30
Calendar/2nd Readings 07:18
Report of Committees 08:19
Orders of the Day 09:04
HB 96 09:16
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 15:21
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 21:24
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:35
ConC and Rules Report 31:06
Floor Amendments 32:42
Return to Rules Report 33:28
Adjournment 34:27, 958, all
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It hits close for me.
- </c> we're prepared to close and reserve. we're prepared to close and reserve.
- to close.
- Let me close with this.
- What's the primary driver of US about. What's the primary driver of US debt?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- out of sedation, and recovering from three separate surgeries, my husband Jim received a call from close
- Well, seeing and hearing no public testimony, it is closed, and we'll leave Bill Penney for now.
- Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. The bill is left pending at this time.
- Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. The bill is left pending at this time.
- Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. The bill is pending at this time.
Bills:
HB223
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- Basically, the health bill, this is regarding the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, and close
- It allows them to close out the projects and address any gaps in funding. Move adoption.
- Chair is preparing to close; declare the vote. 29-0, nay. Mr.
- Chair is preparing to close. Declare the vote. 28 aye, zero nay. Mr.
- Chair is preparing to close. Pro Tem Moore, aye. Hill, aye. Hill, aye. Miller, Sterling.
Bills:
HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4059 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , SB1130 , SB1131 , SB1132 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1142
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund
Summary:
The committee considered a series of bills largely focused on reappropriating and closing out ARPA-related funds, transferring interest earnings, and filling funding gaps in existing state projects. Measures included funding for the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, juvenile services in Rogers County, rural hospital rebuild projects, DHS-related projects for Boys and Girls Clubs and the YWCA, water and wastewater projects through the OWRB, ALS grant limits for OSDH, pandemic relief accounting, administrative costs for ARPA projects, pediatric cardiology and OSU-related projects, rural industrial park and port water/wastewater gaps, and emergency response grants through the Department of Emergency Management. Most of these bills were presented by Rep. Newton, Chairman Caldwell, Speaker Hilbert, Rep. Osborne, Rep. Hill, and others, with committee substitutes adopted without objection where noted.
One bill, House Bill 4028, drew the most discussion. It would extend the sunset on the qualified equity investment deduction for venture capital investments. Members questioned the lack of program-specific evaluation data, including return on investment, jobs created, and how much of the tax deduction had actually been used. The sponsor said the program had helped grow Oklahoma venture capital and that he would seek better data, but argued the sunset should be extended for now. The bill passed 23-6.
Another extended exchange centered on House Bill 4063, which combined measures related to placing state questions on the August ballot, including HJR 1024 and a bill tied to House Bill 1440. Members raised concerns about single-subject issues, ballot timing, voter turnout, and whether combining the measures limited legislators’ options. The Speaker defended the approach as election-related and noted prior precedent. The bill passed 23-6. The remaining bills were approved overwhelmingly, generally by votes of 27-0, 28-0, or 29-0, and were reported out with due pass recommendations before the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Native children are still overly represented in the California child welfare system at a rate close to
- In fact, the Department of Social Services has stated in its prevention plan that a primary purpose of
- I mean, I will invite the author to close. Yeah, absolutely.
- And I'll invite the author to close. Yeah, I just want to thank everybody for the support.
- All right, I'll invite the author to close. I want to thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard four bills and one consent item. AB 1574 by Assemblymember Chris Rogers would expand tribal access to prevention and diversion services aimed at keeping Native youth out of foster care. Supporters, including tribal representatives and child welfare advocates, said the bill would help address the overrepresentation of Native children in foster care and strengthen culturally relevant, tribally run services. There was no opposition, and the committee passed the bill 6-0 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
The committee then heard AB 1618, also by Assemblymember Rogers, which would require California to continue a household food insecurity survey if the federal government does not. Supporters from End Child Poverty California, AARP, food banks, and county and local government groups said reliable data is needed to track hunger, target services, and respond to expected federal cuts to food assistance. The bill was approved 5-0 as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 1688 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require notice to additional attorneys when there are allegations of abuse or neglect in a foster placement, including attorneys for parents and other children in the same home. The author and the Children's Law Center said the measure would close a safety gap and improve coordination to protect foster youth. Committee members also spoke in support based on their professional experience, and the bill passed 6-0 as amended to the Assembly Public Safety Committee. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including AB 1602, and adjourned after completing its business.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assemblymember Bonta, seeing and hearing no further debate, you may close. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- With that, I close. Thank you, Assemblymember Bonta. The clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
- Clerk will close the roll. There are 72 co-authors added.
- Senator Bonta, seeing and hearing no further debate, would you like to close, Mr. Marazzucci?
- Clerk will close the roll. There are 71 co-authors added without objection.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- securing our elections by prepaying for the two elections that we'll have this year, and both the primary
- So in the event that revenues are not coming in during FY27, we'll be able to much more easily close
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Could you pull that really close? Everybody needs those microphones. You can pull the microphone.
- So we're really close to releasing the first round, which will be about 18, and then we'll continue to
- You don't have to close your paper, but you've got to—those microphones have to be really close to your
- We closed a 15-day comment period on February 13th.
- And the importance of revising closely the budget.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/27/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, with that, we'll close public hearing and we the next one isn't due for two, I don't think
- Seeing none, thank you very much and we will close that public hearing.
- </c> Thank you very much, and we will close that public hearing.
- And with that, we will close the public hearing and we'll open the next one in just a couple of minutes
- </c><01:03:55.280><c> the</c> seeing none we're going to close the seeing none we're going to close the
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's not quite the same as diesel, but it's getting close.
- So it's not quite the same as diesel, but it's getting close.
- were primary with the exception of voting purposes.
- We're still pretty close to nation-leading in terms of farebox recovery.
- We're still pretty close to nation leading in terms of Fairbox recovery.
Summary:
The Senate Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency held an informational hearing focused on the corridor’s financial stability, service reliability, governance, capital planning, and long-term resiliency. Chair Lackey opened by criticizing the unfinished SB 1098 report and the underwhelming Transit Transformation Task Force work, arguing that the corridor remains at a crossroads with weak ridership recovery, poor on-time performance, and major capital projects that are not moving quickly enough. Senator Archuleta emphasized safety, maintenance, and the need to avoid state subsidy if ridership and revenues can support service.
CalSTA and Caltrans described major state investments and ongoing planning efforts, including $125 million for San Clemente resiliency work, additional leveraged federal and state funds, more than $25 billion in funded projects in the pipeline, and the development of a corridor project database and service-planning tool under SB 1098. Caltrans also reported restoring Surfliner service to 13 weekday round trips between Los Angeles and San Diego, piloting expanded service to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, and reorganizing internally to elevate transit and rail oversight. On zero-emission strategy, officials said hydrogen fuel-cell trains are being procured for longer-distance service while electrification remains the long-term ideal and battery-electric options are being explored for shorter routes.
The committee then heard from Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle and Caltrain representative Jason Baker. Metrolink described its shift to “regional passenger rail,” with schedule changes aimed at all-day service, better transfers, and growth in student and weekend ridership, but warned of a fiscal cliff because member agencies now cover most operating costs while fare revenue remains low. Kettle said the agency has not reached consensus among its five county partners on a dedicated revenue solution and warned that service cuts may be unavoidable without new funding. Caltrain reported strong post-electrification ridership gains, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded service, but also warned of a large annual operating deficit that could force reductions in frequency, weekend service, stations, and evening operations if stable funding is not found.
Members also discussed public safety, marketing, station placemaking, parking and concession revenue, and hydrogen fuel-cell technology. Senators urged stronger promotion of rail service, safer and cleaner stations, and more ambitious planning to match the state’s investments. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational, with officials asked to continue reporting back on SB 1098, San Clemente planning, service performance, and funding solutions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm prepared to close. I'm prepared to close. The gentleman from Missouri is recognized. Mr.
- Speaker, I'm prepared to close. >> Mr.
- Our MUC is designed to close that gap.
- Gentleman's recognized to close. Mr.
- And I'll close with this.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I reserve and prepare to close. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized to close.
- </c> power of early detection up close. Mr. power of early detection up close.
- Prepared to close.
- </c> speakers and I'm prepared to close. speakers and I'm prepared to close.
- Prepared to close. close. close.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Community Economic Mobility and Investment Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Closing that gap is what the local workforce development boards exist to do.
- Close to 60% of what it spent last program year came from competitive grants rather than the federal
- Let me close where I started.
- closely with Fresno State in their distilling program, and we're excited about this new work.
- We are closed today. Have a great day. We are closed today. Have a great day. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The select committee on Community Economic Mobility and Investment heard testimony on how California can support inclusive economic development through coordinated workforce, education, nonprofit, and industry partnerships. Chair Arambula opened by emphasizing that rural, low-income, and historically underinvested communities often face the greatest barriers to accessing state resources, and that the hearing would focus on successful collaboration models, the role of training and higher education, and future opportunities tied to economic mobility and social determinants of health.
Witnesses from the California Workforce Association, Fresno State, and NextGen Policy described local and regional workforce systems in the Central Valley and beyond. They highlighted examples such as apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, employer-led partnerships, on-the-job training, support for women entering construction, programs for justice-involved and opportunity youth, and the need to braid federal, state, philanthropic, and private funding. Several speakers stressed that local workforce boards, community colleges, adult education, labor organizations, and community-based groups are best positioned to identify regional labor needs and that California should fund systems, not just individual grants, especially as federal workforce funding has declined and new work requirements tied to HR 1 and AI-related labor shifts create added pressure.
A second panel focused on the Community Economic Mobility Initiative as a statewide model. Sierra Health Foundation and its partners said CME has helped community organizations build capacity, pursue more than $400 million in grants and contracts, and attract about $178 million back into California communities. Speakers from Siskiyou Economic Development Council, Fresno EDC, Edge Collaborative, and Líderes Campesinas gave examples of place-based projects in rural and urban regions, including business innovation centers, community-owned development, bioeconomy and restoration projects, subsidized employment, and farmworker-led cooperatives. They argued that long-term, locally driven investment produces stronger regional economies and better health outcomes, and urged the Legislature to provide durable funding and policy support rather than short-term extensions. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- And what they say, the reliance on seat time or credit hours as a primary indicator of learning outcomes
- </c> seat time or credit hours as a primary seat time or credit hours as a primary indicator<00:24:18.000
- , you could get away anything primary, you could get away with<01:27:15.920><c> never</c><01:27:16.159
- And that doesn't, um, it doesn't matter how closely you are monitoring them because they have figured
- you are monitoring them because closely you are monitoring them because they<01:48:23.679><c> have</
Committee:
Joint Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JT Business, Trade & Economic Development w/State Government & Tribal Relations Jul 22nd, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- employee training, responsible gaming education, self-exclusion programs, regulatory compliance, and close
- In closing, I will highlight just a few items of interest. Higher wager limits include $1,000.
- In 1924, he was one of the primary authors of the Indian Citizenship Act, standing next to President
- like, for instance, the same we have here is when, you know, we moved one of our fire stations up close
- In closing, I will just say, you know, thanks to each and every person who... Thank you so much.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JT Business, Trade & Economic Development w/State Government & Tribal Relations Jul 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- employee training, responsible gaming education, self-exclusion programs, regulatory compliance, and close
- In closing, I will highlight just a few items of interest.
- In 1924, he was one of the primary authors of the Indian Citizenship Act, standing next to President
- , like for instance, the same we have here is when, you know, we moved one of our fire stations up close
- In closing, I will just say, you know, thanks to each and every person who... Thank you so much.
Summary:
A joint hearing of the Senate Business, Trade and Economic Development Committee and the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee reviewed tentative tribal-state compact amendments involving the Tulalip Tribes and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact approval process under IGRA and said the commission and ex officio legislators would take public comment and vote at an August 28 special meeting on whether to forward the agreements to the governor or send them back for further negotiation. The amendments would not take effect until published in the Federal Register.
Tulalip Chairman Hazen Chappell testified in support of the Tulalip restated compact, describing tribal gaming as a governmental enterprise that funds health care, education, housing, elder services, public safety, natural resources, and other services. He said the tribe has employed more than 3,000 people, contributed over $113 million to charities and community programs since 1993, and continues to emphasize responsible gaming and regulatory cooperation. Commission staff said the Tulalip restatement consolidates 12 prior amendments, updates appendices and definitions, adds new appendices, removes some older provisions, and includes higher wager limits, jackpot sharing, and an option to increase player terminal allocations.
Cowlitz Chairman William Ayala and Ilani Casino President Kara Fox LaRose presented the tribe’s sixth compact amendment. They highlighted the tribe’s history, community investments, education and elder programs, language revitalization, public safety support, and more than $35 million in foundation contributions since 2017. The proposed Cowlitz amendment would raise wager limits up to $1,000, create a special higher-limit player process with due diligence and responsible gaming safeguards, enhance signage and marketing requirements, allow temporary gaming areas, and adjust TLS ticket pricing when the state lottery raises ticket prices. Committee members asked about self-exclusion and credit practices; Cowlitz officials said hundreds of people have used the self-exclusion program and that higher-limit play is tied to front money or a $100,000 minimum credit line. No votes were taken at the hearing.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no further debate, Representative, you're recognized to close your bill. Waive close.
- Having waived close. Please call the vote. Chair Andrade? Vice Chair Gonzalez-Pittman?
- I’m going to waive close, but I want to thank the men who are looking to support us so that next year
- With that, I waive close. Having not waived close, Sarah, please call the vote. Sarah Andrade?
- They've redone the way they are reviewing cases and closely mirrored what the quality control review
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Our primary objectives are reliability and affordability for consumers.
- Our primary objectives are reliability and affordability for consumers.
- Our primary objectives are reliability and affordability for consumers.
- Our primary objectives are reliability and affordability for consumers.
- I just want to close by a couple of comments.
Bills:
HF75
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house