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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.558, to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an administration which is illegally locking up, detaining, and deporting university students
- So it's not very effective and often backfires on people who do it, but I wouldn't make it illegal.
- We're going to make it illegal. to compare somebody to historical figures that people don't like.
- And like I say, it's not a great argument, but to live in a society where it's illegal to compare someone
- If we are serious about fighting anti-semitism, if we are serious about protecting students from illegal
Keywords:
civil rights, higher education, discrimination, complaints, awareness campaign, antisemitism, education, Civil Rights Act, IHRA definition, federal enforcement, Jewish community, anti-discrimination laws, Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, Protecting Students on Campus Act, First Amendment, Senator Tim Scott, free speech, college campuses, legislation, Trump administration
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on reviewing two significant bills: S558, the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2025, and S163, the Protecting Students on Campus Act. Senator Tim Scott introduced S558, emphasizing its importance in combatting anti-Jewish violence and harassment, and providing the Department of Education with necessary tools to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. The bill sparked a vigorous debate among members who expressed concerns over potential implications for free speech, particularly regarding its definitions of anti-Semitism, and whether it would infringe upon First Amendment rights.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Doing something illegal in one part of the state versus another shouldn't create an exception.
- Doing something illegal in one part of the state versus another shouldn't create an exception.
- If running a red light is illegal on Boylston Street, it should also be illegal in the town of Boylston
- My focus is curbing the illegal employment practices we see in the construction industry.
- My focus is curbing the illegal employment practices we see in the construction industry.
Summary:
The hearing focused on several labor-related bills, especially proposals to give legislative employees the right to organize and collectively bargain, close a prevailing wage loophole for off-site prefabrication work, and strengthen enforcement against wage theft. Committee chairs opened the hearing by explaining the hybrid format and asking witnesses to keep testimony brief. Multiple legislators testified in support of the legislative staff union bill, saying staff deserve the same bargaining rights as other public employees and that unionization would improve pay, benefits, retention, and workplace dignity. Witnesses also discussed how the bill would likely be structured, with separate House and Senate bargaining arrangements or locals, and emphasized that it would only create the option to unionize, not require it.
A second major topic was the prevailing wage bill addressing off-site fabrication and prefabrication in construction. Union leaders, contractors, and workers described how more work is being shifted from job sites into shops, especially in sheet metal, HVAC, electrical, and pipefitting work, and argued that the law should treat that work the same as on-site construction when it is part of a public project. They said the current loophole lets some contractors underbid by paying lower wages off-site, while responsible contractors already pay prevailing wages in their shops. Supporters argued the bill would protect workers, preserve apprenticeship and training standards, improve safety and quality, and make enforcement easier through certified payroll and clearer definitions.
The committee also heard testimony on wage theft legislation. Representative Dan Donahue, the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division, AFL-CIO representatives, and carpenters’ union witnesses described wage theft, misclassification, labor brokers, and tax fraud as widespread problems that hurt workers, honest contractors, and public revenues. They supported giving the Attorney General stronger enforcement tools, adding contractor accountability up the subcontracting chain, and protecting workers from retaliation and from delays that can cause claims to expire. A separate witness supported a bill to extend the statute of limitations for Wage Act cases while AG investigations are pending, and another supported changes to help hospital workers enforce timely payment rights. No votes were taken during the hearing; witnesses repeatedly asked for favorable reports on the bills.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Governor Walz and Legislative Leaders Announce Bipartisan Budget Agreement May 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of these, specifically to that issue, on the undocumented insurance for those that are here illegally
- So providing health insurance to those that have chosen to be in our state illegally that just started
- </c> have chosen to be in our state illegally have chosen to be in our state illegally that<00:13:05.279
- Those people that are here illegally, they can still join the private market.
- ,</c> here, those that are here illegally, here, those that are here illegally, they<00:14:10.880><c>
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, um, and to say that—is it legal or illegal to transport a gray wolf across state lines, and what
- Is it legal or illegal? Mr.
- Is it legal or illegal? Mr.
Committee:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Keywords:
foreign ownership, land sales, review commission, national security, property rights, veterinary technicians, certification, education alternative, Arizona Revised Statutes, veterinary education, Mexican gray wolf, Mexican wolf, Mexican gray wolf puppies, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Arizona Game and Fish Department, endangered species, wolf reintroduction, wolf translocation, cross-fostering, wildlife management
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Malfeasance, any kind of thing that was illegal, or any kind of thing that was... ...that was really
- Madam Chair, Representative, we don't even define what supporting the illegal occupation of the country
- In the lead up to this invasion, we did hear of a number of illegal activities in the waters north of
- about the democracy that we are participating in and what it is that we would choose to condemn as illegal
- So do you, Madam Chair and Representative, do you believe that there was illegal behavior coming from
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 254, which would allow investor-owned electric utilities to include avoided greenhouse gas emissions in evaluating the cost effectiveness of energy efficiency resources. The sponsor explained an amendment making the emissions calculation optional for utilities, while requiring the Public Regulation Commission to consider it if a utility elects to use it. Utilities, energy efficiency advocates, and environmental groups supported the bill, saying it would help expand energy efficiency programs, lower bills, and better reflect emissions benefits. After brief questions about prior concerns, the committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill on a unanimous due pass vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 185, which would change the process for suspending school board members so the Secretary of Education could suspend individual members rather than only an entire board. The sponsors and supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, protect good board members from being punished for others’ misconduct, and create a clearer process with notice, remedial action, and appeal rights. School superintendents and some current and former school board members supported the bill, but the New Mexico School Boards Association and several board members opposed it, saying it was vague, threatened local control, and gave too much power to an appointed official. After extensive debate, the committee voted 4-5 against the do pass motion, and the bill failed in committee.
The committee next considered House Memorial 29, condemning the U.S. invasion of Venezuela. The memorial sponsor said it was intended to oppose the administration’s actions and affirm democratic norms. A supporter from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry backed the memorial on moral and legal grounds. Representative Block raised multiple factual objections, arguing the memorial mischaracterized Nicolás Maduro’s status and the events in Venezuela. The committee amended the memorial to add the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and the New Mexico congressional delegation as recipients, then passed it on a 6-3 vote after debate and vote explanations.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 93, which would raise the state income tax standard deduction to 205% of the federal standard deduction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce tax burdens for New Mexicans and noted that staff and the tax department had determined nonresidents would only receive a prorated benefit under existing rules, so no amendment was needed. With no public testimony and no opposition, the committee moved the bill forward on a do pass vote.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, with some of the illegal immigration efforts that are going on around the country as well,
- Obviously, with some of the illegal immigration efforts that are going on around the country as well,
- The second item here, improving illegal immigration intelligence and data collection, is $1.2 million
- because this is the system in which DEM has to operate in, not just for this, you know, combating illegal
- because this is the system in which DEM has to operate in, not just for this, you know, combating illegal
Bills:
S7010
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
Roth contributions, deferred compensation, retirement savings, Florida Statutes, tax benefits
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to take up SB 7010 by Senator Mayfield, which would authorize Roth post-tax contribution options in state and local deferred compensation plans. The bill was briefly explained, received one appearance in support, had no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended $117.4 billion “Floridians’ First Budget.” The presentation highlighted major spending areas including education, health care, public safety, transportation, environmental restoration, and economic development. Key proposals included increased FEFP funding for K-12 schools, teacher salary funding, higher education support, Everglades and water quality funding, emergency preparedness reserves, corrections staffing and pay increases, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, cybersecurity, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments.
Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserve planning, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and expenditures, the use of federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facilities, the animal abuse hotline, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and the proposed reduction in ADAP eligibility for HIV/AIDS medication assistance. A member of the public also testified at length about concerns that the ADAP changes would harm access to life-saving medications and alleged improper shifting of program funds. Committee members and the presenter acknowledged follow-up questions on several items, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the favorable report on SB 7010 and adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There was concern about accidentally getting a cannabis wholesaler license, which is a federally illegal
- There was concern about accidentally getting a cannabis wholesaler license, which is a federally illegal
- <c> federally</c> wholesaler license which is a federally wholesaler license which is a federally illegal
- product and run a foul of illegal product and run a foul of something<00:14:49.320><c> there</c><00:
- </c><00:47:47.319><c> that</c> to make many products uh illegal that to make many products uh illegal
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis products, dispensary, cannabis retail endorsement, patient protections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session - part 1 Jun 9th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When we fund undocumented illegal immigrants, that is...
- And so, I am illegal in this country. My parents are illegal here in this country.
- And I tell you this story because I want you to think about who it is that you are calling illegal.
- My family was just smarter in how we illegally came here.
- No humans are ever illegal.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce committee hearing on HF2149, the 'Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act' 3/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
- contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
- contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
- contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
- contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- He wants you to be able to transport illegal transport hogs.
- He wants you to be able to transport illegal transport hogs.
- He wants you to be able to transport illegal transport hogs.
Bills:
HB483
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This last session, Senator Huffman passed legislation. making it illegal to possess or distribute.
- Okay, so this last session, Senator Huffman passed legislation making it illegal to possess or distribute
- It expands definitions and clarifies the scope of illegal content.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Effective bans on large-capacity magazines, required permits for long guns, or to report stolen firearms
- first section is on rulemaking, and it came from Senator Kunesh's Senate File 3625, and that's transferring
- first section is on rulemaking, and it came from Senator Kunesh's Senate File 3625, and that's transferring
- 3625, Senator Kunesh's, uh, Senate File 3625, and<00:34:26.760><c> that's</c><00:34:27.000><c> transferring
- the rule making and that's transferring the rule making responsibility<00:34:29.360><c> from</c><00:
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know it is illegal to not pay taxes.
- </c><00:46:57.680><c> However,</c> it is illegal to not pay taxes.
- However, it is illegal to not pay taxes.
- He asked what percent of the staff said they thought there was unethical or illegal activity.
- </c> there was unethical or uh illegal there was unethical or uh illegal activity?
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/26 - Part 7
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- by specific policy choices made by Minnesota Democrats rolling out a welcome mat of benefits for illegal
- 00:19:49.320><c> benefits</c> welcome mat of benefits welcome mat of benefits for<00:19:50.800><c> illegal
- immigrants,</c><00:19:52.160><c> for</c><00:19:52.280><c> those</c><00:19:52.520><c> who</c> for illegal
- immigrants, for those who for illegal immigrants, for those who are<00:19:52.720><c> not</c><00:19:53.040
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Apr 1st, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- So solar is already illegal to use eminent domain.
- I think that at the last hearing we had on the last bill, they also said that it was illegal for solar
- So they don't usually use—well, they've never used eminent domain, obviously it's illegal.
- Because it's illegal. So I'm not concerned about that part.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
Summary:
The Special Committee on Rural Issues met with a quorum and heard testimony on several measures focused on agriculture, broadband, public health administration, and utility eminent domain. Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1383, sponsored by Senator Barbara Washington, would expand a DESE agricultural education pilot program from 20 schools to allow voluntary K-12 agriculture curriculum statewide. Washington said the bill builds on a successful pilot and is intended to help students understand agriculture as a STEM field and broader community issue. Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri N.A., Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, and Missouri Pork Association all testified in support; there was no opposition, and the hearing closed without a vote.
The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 38 from Representative Louis Riggs, which urges that Missouri’s broadband funding remain in the state and be used for deployment. Riggs said Missouri received $1.7 billion in broadband funding but that more than half had been cut or left uncertain, and he argued the money should stay in Missouri to bridge the digital divide. Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Electric Cooperatives supported the resolution, and there was no opposition testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 1699 from Representative Maisie Christensen, a constituent-driven bill to clarify when county health officers/directors’ authority ends if they are not reappointed. Christensen explained the bill addresses ambiguity in older statutes governing different county public health structures; no witnesses testified for or against the bill.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2169 from Representative Brad Pollitt, which would bar electrical corporations from using eminent domain for wind or solar generation facilities while still allowing grid connection. Pollitt and Farm Bureau argued the bill closes a loophole and protects landowners from having property taken for large renewable projects; Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Corn Growers Association also supported the measure. Ameren testified for informational purposes only, saying it has no plans to use eminent domain for wind or solar and appreciates the grid-connection language. Several members debated whether the bill should also address nuclear energy or broader utility siting concerns, and one witness noted transmission and battery-storage limitations as reasons renewable projects are not built everywhere. The hearing on HB 2169 closed with no vote taken.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Apr 1st, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- So solar is already illegal to use eminent domain. Okay, and I have not seen that.
- Which I think that last hearing we had on the last bill, they also said that it was also illegal for
- So they don't usually use—well, they've never used eminent domain, obviously; it's illegal.
- Because it's illegal. So I'm not concerned about that part.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to toughen requirements for repeat DWIs 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- interlock, though the payment is still required before one completes the process, and to discourage the illegal
- to before one completes the process. and to discourage<00:04:18.799><c> the</c><00:04:19.120><c> illegal
- </c><00:04:19.440><c> driving</c><00:04:19.759><c> of</c><00:04:19.919><c> a</c> discourage the illegal
- driving of a discourage the illegal driving of a vehicle<00:04:20.479><c> without</c><00:04:20.959><
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative Council Service drafting number 0233796, a bill amending the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm
- allowing the legislature to waive match requirements, specifying initial priorities, and making a transfer
Summary:
The Senate convened for an Indian Day/Native American Day session featuring prayers, drum and color guard presentations, and extensive recognition of tribal leaders, students, royalty, and community advocates from across New Mexico and neighboring tribal nations. Senators used the morning to introduce guests and speak about Native sovereignty, language preservation, education, water access, economic development, and the importance of tribal-state relationships. Several speakers highlighted personal and family ties to Native communities, while others emphasized ongoing work on issues such as clean water for Navajo communities, Native youth leadership, and missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives.
A major non-ceremonial item was the reading of Senate Executive Messages from the governor authorizing consideration of Senate Bills 306, 309, 312, and 313. Those bills would, respectively, change licensure rules for certain institutions, alter lottery tuition fund deposit requirements, and repeal or revise provisions related to safety helmets and child restraint devices in negligence and damages law. The Senate also received committee reports advancing House Bill 34, Senate Bills 204, 241, 77, 152, 190, and 143, along with confirmations for Elaine Luna and Grace Margaret Herrera to the New Mexico Highlands University Board of Regents. The Rules Committee also reported on the governor’s appointment of Don Walters as child advocate for the Office of the Child Advocate.
The chamber also adopted a Senate resolution recognizing February 6, 2026, as New Mexico Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Day, with Senator Pope speaking in support of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Throughout the session, members repeatedly acknowledged the prior night’s Senate-House basketball game, which raised more than $26,000 for cancer, and used the occasion to thank participants and guests. No roll-call votes were recorded in the transcript beyond voice votes adopting the committee reports and the unanimous-consent actions on floor procedures and guest access.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 001 Jan 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So, which means we have a lot of illegal people out there that's selling houses and taking advantage
- So, which means we have a lot<00:05:52.280><c> of</c><00:05:52.800><c> illegal</c><00:05:53.840><c> people
- </c><00:05:54.280><c> out</c><00:05:54.520><c> there</c><00:05:54.760><c> that's</c> lot of illegal people
- out there that's lot of illegal people out there that's selling<00:05:55.360><c> houses</c><00:05:55.800
- And most importantly, fraud is already illegal.
Bills:
HB586