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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion fails. Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
- We're going to pass and retain on file items number 16 and 17.
- Pass and retain on file items 20, 21, and 22.
- We're going to pass and retain on file items 34 and 35 and pass and retain on all items on the Senate
- Kojima passed away peacefully in June 2025.
Summary:
The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures.
The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation.
Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-10-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill does pass with favorable expression, Senator Gardler.
- House Bill See, my eyes are failing me.
- The bill does pass with most with favor. Do we have a motion for consent?
- </c> >> The bill does pass with most with favor.
- >> The bill does pass with most with favor.
Committee:
Senate Banking & Insurance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll tell you what, the chairman's getting older, and he's failing.
- introduce RS 33068 and recommend that it be sent directly to the second reading calendar with a due pass
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The House State Affairs Committee considered three RS measures and advanced all of them. RS 32875, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Harris, would restore Fourth Amendment protections for people on boats by limiting warrantless boarding by law enforcement or water patrols; the committee voted to introduce it. RS 32971, brought by Rep. Fay Thompson, would simplify the petition process for dissolving certain taxing districts, including hospital taxing districts, by allowing signatures from qualified electors rather than both property owners and qualified electors; it was also introduced. RS 33068, sponsored by Rep. Joe Alfieri, is a resolution honoring battalion chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison Jr. and firefighter Dave Teesdale in connection with the Coeur d’Alene fire ambush tragedy; Alfieri asked that it go directly to the floor, and the committee voted to introduce it and send it to the second reading calendar with a due pass recommendation.
The discussion was brief and largely procedural, with no substantive opposition or extended questioning on any of the measures. Members approved each motion by voice vote. The chair also announced the committee would meet again on Friday after floor session adjournment to consider a couple of additional RS bills.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- RS 32-840 seeks to make a slight correction to House Bill 436 that we passed last year.
- What it failed to do was allow new construction to be counted toward the levy of fire districts and ambulance
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on January 28, 2026, and first approved the minutes from January 20, January 22, and January 23 without objection. The committee then heard RS 32840, presented by Representative Cheatham, which proposes a small correction to last year’s urban renewal legislation (House Bill 436). The change would allow new construction roll property outside urban renewal districts to be counted toward levies for fire protection districts and ambulance service districts, addressing an omission in the prior bill.
After brief discussion, Representative Monks moved to introduce RS 32840, and the committee approved the motion unanimously. The RS was introduced and the committee indicated it would likely be scheduled for a public hearing later. The chair also informed members that the committee likely will meet again the next day at 9:00 a.m. to take up a replacement tax conformity RS and the introduced bill, with language expected to be available later that day and likely shareable before the hearing.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- RS 32-840 seeks to make a slight correction to House Bill 436 that we passed last year.
- What it failed to do was allow new construction to be counted toward the levy of fire districts and ambulance
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Aug 27th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I, too, feel as if we have been abjectly failed by big pharma, by the opioid epidemic, and by the vertical
- Senator Hughes moves that House Bill 25 do pass and be printed.
Bills:
HB25
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Keywords:
ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, 1185, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I too feel as if we have been abjectly failed by Big Pharma.
- Uh, Senator, uh, Hughes moves that House Bill 25 do pass and be printed.
Bills:
HB25
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, that I failed to mention as well.
- Motion passes.
- My question is, what would happen if we didn't pass this today?
- Okay, motion passes. House Bill 862 is sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
- After we passed the Medical Freedom Act, Robert F.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Protect Voter Registration Apr 24th, 2025 at 09:04 am
Transcript Highlights:
- It means a naturalized citizen, someone who's taken the oath, passed the test, and proudly become an
- Immediately following that decision, Texas implemented the voter ID system that had previously failed
- As recently as 2021, Texas passed SB1, a sweeping omnibus bill that caused 18,000 vote-by-mail voters
- If either of these bills pass, they will... face similar challenges.
Summary:
The committee meeting involved various discussions pertaining to legislative initiatives and public policy concerns. Members engaged in debates around significant topics, highlighting their diverse perspectives. The atmosphere was lively with members presenting arguments for and against certain measures. Testimonies from the public were also a key feature, shedding light on community sentiments related to proposed bills.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Or the other big one is credit recovery, a kid who gets behind because they fail a class.
- It's got over a 90% pass rate.
- Okay, so the substitute motion has failed. So now we're back to the original motion to print.
- So I support a due pass recommendation on House Bill 58. Thank you. Thank you very much.
- Frankly, I would move to send House Bill 588 to the floor with an enthusiastic due pass.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee approved the minutes from February 4 and 5, 2026, then heard RS 3327 on Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA). The sponsor said the proposal would reduce state funding for several areas viewed as scope creep or double funding, including private school, homeschool, and some virtual school enrollments, LaunchPad literacy, urban custom sections, and a limit of three IDLA enrollments per student per year, along with a per-enrollment reduction. Members raised concerns about impacts on rural schools, the three-course cap, and whether the bill would hurt IDLA’s core mission, but the RS was introduced and sent to print.
The committee then heard RS 33027, a proposal for a moment of silence in schools. The sponsor said it was intended to improve classroom behavior and could include prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection. Members debated whether the silence should be required at the beginning of the school day or left to teacher discretion. Two substitute motions to alter the timing language failed, and the committee then approved the original RS to be printed and introduced.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 588, a virtual education bill for Idaho Home Learning Academy and similar programs. Sponsors and supporters said it would codify standards for virtual schools, require board approval of education service provider contracts, clarify residency and curriculum requirements, require Idaho teaching certificates, and define supplemental learning funds and eligible expenses with local control and State Board guidance. Testimony from virtual school leaders and district superintendents generally supported the bill as improving transparency and accountability, while one former legislator cautioned that it could limit innovation. After discussion, the sponsor asked to hold the bill in committee while a clarifying RS was introduced; the committee agreed to hold HB 588, then introduced RS 33283 and sent it to second reading.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- before this session, subcommittees were where bills were. went to die, and I definitely need you to pass
- And like you said, the priorities, one of you all brought up about a bill that was passed a few years
- Evans and Jeff Davis County on the similar bill that passed last legislative session with overwhelming
- them to talk to each other, and that's where Judge Evans. shared his story of how we were able to pass
- If this were to pass you'd still would have to have the presiding officer I believe physically present
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 28th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I go all the way to Cuba, to the Colorado border, over Los Brazos Pass into Taos, and back down into
- I will now pass it over to the Director. Thank you, Monica.
- All the positions that failed, we had funding to fill.
- All right, we will pass on the LFC recommendation. We will get back to you.
- If you don't have the horses to make that car go, the industry begins to fail.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Opening Ceremonies of the 89th Legislature Jan 14th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Landon When school-issued medical equipment failed and Sergio, when he had no option.
- We have failed them in this house, and we must ensure that no more parents have to bury their children
- And I hope to pass the lessons that I've learned on from years of service.
- Some really bad bills passed last session. They hurt my constituents.
- Together we can pass policies that allow all Texans to prosper. Together we create our Texas.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And in addition to that, a lot of the legislation has really failed to address how, when your identity
- There have been several attempts at the national level to pass comprehensive privacy legislation that
- And as the TikTok legislation continued and was passed by Congress, the Senate, signed by President Biden
- of these age verification tools that we don't oppose, but our research is the fact that they often fail
- Yeah, so I'll say that my perspective has always been to be supportive of legislation that is passed
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments, bill referrals, rule-waiver requests, and floor acknowledgments. The committee approved a series of non-appearing appointments, including Peter Briar-T to the Southern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, multiple appointments to the Acupuncture Board, Roy Mathur to the Board of Pilot Commissioners, and Davina Hurt to the California Water Commission, with most votes unanimous and Hurt’s appointment approved 3-2. The committee also approved bill referrals, rule waivers for guests on the Senate floor, and floor acknowledgments.
The committee then heard testimony from Lillian Corral, appointed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Corral emphasized her background as a first-generation college graduate and immigrant, and said her priorities would include helping students connect to livable-wage jobs, supporting Vision 2030, improving data and digital infrastructure, expanding dual enrollment, and considering regional bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges where workforce needs justify them. Senators questioned her about achievement gaps, the role of data in improving student outcomes, the expansion of community college bachelor’s degrees, faculty staffing, and her employer New America’s positions on privacy, age verification, and TikTok. The committee voted 3-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate.
The committee also heard from Paul Tupi, nominated to lead the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Tupi described a career in law enforcement and said he would focus on public trust, timely licensing, licensee education, and enforcement against irresponsible operators. Senators asked about ABC’s enforcement tools, including decoy operations, shoulder-tap checks, delivery compliance, and investigations tied to alcohol-related crashes; funding stability; delivery alcohol violations during COVID; and ABC’s approach to entertainment zones and other alcohol-policy changes. Support testimony came from industry and advocacy representatives, who praised his responsiveness and open-door approach. The committee approved his appointment 5-0 for consideration by the full Senate.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intellig Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Due to the failed regime change policies in Syria, we now have an Al-Qaeda. around as the representative
- And while my mom passed away more than a thousand ten years ago, I'm fortunate to have a stepfather and
- Even worse is that in some cases you've refused to acknowledge that the reforms passed by Congress to
- So in 2008 Congress passed legislation reconfirming that the government needs a warrant to conduct surveillance
- In 2015, Congress passed legislation prohibiting bulk collection of phone and email records.
Committee:
Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee
Keywords:
national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities
Summary:
The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe if we pass this bill as is, it will silence the voice of St.
- So would you financially benefit if this were to pass?
- I move that Senate Bill 1067 be read the third time and passed.
- Number Two for House Bill 2292 be truly agreed and finally passed.
- This year, thanks to Alex and John, we passed more bills than ever.
Summary:
The House recognized its drafters and research staff, then moved through committee reports and several conference committee reports and final passage motions. Senate Joint Resolution 87 was adopted and finally passed after debate over a provision affecting the City of St. Louis sheriff; supporters said the final version restored the original format with a minor wording change, while opponents argued it removed local voter control. The resolution passed 95-46 on both the conference report and final passage votes.
Members then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 973, a measure combining a wholesaler provision and a land bank/real estate transparency provision, with supporters describing it as consumer protection and cleanup language. Senate Bill 1421, a public safety package, was also advanced after a motion to exceed the conference differences; debate focused on clean slate provisions, masked intimidation penalties, prosecuting attorney salaries, fentanyl language, good time credit, Brianna’s Law, and a St. Louis liability provision. The conference report passed 116-18, final passage 110-25, and the emergency clause for the drone-related portion passed 136-5.
The House also adopted and finally passed Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a broad package including insurance claim assignment protections, court automation updates, treatment court administration, a circuit judgeship codification, a St. Louis civil case surcharge, and anti-SLAPP protections. Senate Bill 1408, which authorizes MoDOT and the Highway Commission to consider raising rural interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, was receded to the Senate version and finally passed 93-46. Senate Bill 913, extending multiple agricultural tax credits through 2033 and adding a short-line railroad credit, drew extensive debate over tax credits, budget priorities, and return on investment before the previous question was ordered and the bill passed 107-30.
Finally, Senate Bill 1553 was passed, creating incentives and a grant program tied to critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers; supporters framed it as a jobs and national security measure, while one member raised concerns about local revenue impacts before clarifying the bill’s scope. The House then received Senate messages indicating the Senate had passed a House bill, and the session continued.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Definitely we'll have some pass/fail criteria like insurance and bonding, but our technical criteria
- Definitely we'll have some pass/fail criteria like insurance and bonding, but our technical criteria
Committee:
Senate Transportation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, I recommend passing with amendments.
- </c><01:26:15.719><c> with</c> recommendation is to pass with recommendation is to pass with amendments
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- </c><01:30:35.960><c> with</c> recommendation is to pass with recommendation is to pass with amendments
- </c><01:32:35.960><c> with</c> recommendation is to pass with recommendation is to pass with amendments
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures related to housing, homelessness, caregiving, and tax relief. On HB 431, which appropriates funds for the CAL initiative and HHFDC, the Department of Human Services supported the bill and noted the Governor’s request for $50 million per year for HMS, the need for more permanent supportive housing, and a technical issue with establishing a special fund in session law. The Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions strongly supported the measure, describing it as unprecedented funding for CAL projects and linking it to goals of reducing homelessness and expanding housing inventory. Catholic Charities Hawaii, the ACLU of Hawaii, and the Reimagining Public Safety in Hawaii Coalition also supported the bill, emphasizing permanent supportive housing, diversion from jail, and public safety benefits. The chair redirected one testifier to stay on the measure when testimony drifted to another program. Written support was also noted from several organizations and agencies.
The committee then heard HB 225 on squatting. DHS said it appreciated the intent and deferred to the Attorney General and task force members, while noting that outreach on public lands differs from private land, where owner consent is required. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill and wanted a voice in finding a solution. The Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions also said it supported the intent, while opposition from the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands and support from one individual were noted.
For HB 280, which would make the community outreach court permanent and appropriate funds, the Judiciary strongly supported the bill, describing the court as a mobile, community-based program serving vulnerable populations and connecting participants to services. The Office of the Public Defender also supported the measure, saying the program has helped people move off the streets and into stable housing and that permanent funding would allow expansion. Written support from the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition was noted. The committee then moved to HB 71, creating a refundable family caregiver tax credit, where the Department of Taxation provided comments, the Executive Office on Aging and AARP Hawaii supported the measure, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised concerns about duplication with an existing dependent care credit and the lack of incentives for cost control. The committee next heard HB 753, which would increase the applicable percentage for the household and dependent care services tax credit. Support came from the Executive Office on Aging, Catholic Charities Hawaii, AARP Hawaii, and Hawaii Children’s Action Network, while the Tax Foundation again raised technical concerns about complexity and administration but noted the bill adds guardrails against abuse. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, William Pulte, of Florida, to b Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- These nominees failed to provide meaningful responses. This is not a partisan exercise.
- Bill Pulte, the nominee to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, failed to assure us that he would
Keywords:
nomination, Senator Warren, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Undersecretary of Commerce, accountability, oversight
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.
AR