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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 56 to allow the following committees to notice bills
- A request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 56 to allow the following committees to notice bills
- pending Assembly Rule 56 to allow the following committees to notice bills pending re-referral: the
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 96, I request unanimous consent to re-refer the following bills to committee
- Committee to the Judiciary Committee.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- all right next move on to committee report secretary call First committee put from the committee on
- on rules from the committee on rules Senate rules from the committee on rules Senate resolution number
- committee by rules chair and the rules committee by rules chair and the rules committee by putting some
- guidance as they're making their rules guidance as they're making their rules okay I'm not the rule
- the rules that that's we going to change the rules that that's we going to change the rules that we
Bills:
SB 2
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Seven - Tuesday, April 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It passed out of our committee unanimously. It went on the Rules - Administrative Committee.
- party rules.
- It's out of committee.
- It's out of committee. I believe it is in rules currently. It's over here. It's out of committee.
- It's gone through committee unanimously and went through all the rules and all the procedure.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Long from the committee on rules and legislative administration pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33 designates
- Long from the committee on rules and legislative administration pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33 designates
- on rules and Long from the committee on rules and legislative<00:11:05.920><c> administration</c><00
- ><c> on</c><00:11:29.279><c> rules</c><00:11:29.600><c> and</c> Report from the committee on rules and
- :32.959><c> and</c><00:11:33.120><c> legislative</c> the committee on rules and legislative the committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The rule, there being 27 ayes and 4 nays, the rule is suspended.
- There being 31 ayes, 0 nays, the rule is suspended.
- There being 31 ayes, 0 nays, the rule is suspended.
- There being 31 ayes, 0 nays, the rule is suspended.
- the rule suspended.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a rule by the LSBME.
- What is the will of the committee? Any?
- That's 4080 before the committee.
- . ...of the will of the committee.
- So, I mean, the federal rule is seven years old.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The committee first heard and favorably reported SB 255, which expands eligibility for psychosocial rehabilitation services by adding health sciences and therapeutic recreation degrees to the list of acceptable educational backgrounds. Supporters said the change would help address workforce shortages and improve access in rural areas. SB 314 was then reported favorably; it cleans up prior law so a limited scope certified social worker license can still be used for community psychiatric support and treatment services even if the application is filed after the CSW license has expired, rather than being barred by a timing restriction.
The committee next took up several bills by Chairman McMath. SB 26, which repeals facility need review requirements for opioid treatment programs, was reported favorably after members and witnesses said Louisiana has too few OTPs and that removing the review would improve access, especially in rural areas. SB 29, requiring review and reporting of a child’s immunization records in certain unexpected death autopsies, was reported favorably despite questions about whether the bill should refer more broadly to medical records; supporters said the data could help evaluate vaccine-related concerns, while opponents raised concerns about singling out immunizations. SB 30, dealing with telehealth for obesity/weight management, was amended and reported favorably; the committee adopted technical amendments and a conceptual amendment replacing “metabolic condition” with “weight management services,” while witnesses debated patient safety, board authority, and whether the bill should limit agencies’ ability to restrict telehealth in the future.
The committee also reported favorably SB 219, which creates an Office of Health and Nutrition within LDH. Supporters from the department, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Pennington Biomedical said the office would strengthen coordination on nutrition, physical activity, and brain health, and cited high Alzheimer’s costs and prevalence in Louisiana. SB 222, which streamlines Medicaid behavioral health administrative requirements and expands telehealth for psychosocial rehabilitation, was reported favorably with amendments after supporters described workforce and rural access barriers. SB 195, the “Danny’s Dose EMS Treatment Act,” was reported favorably; it would allow EMS personnel to administer a patient’s own prescribed time-critical medication in emergencies, and testimony from a parent and physician described life-threatening delays under current practice. The committee also adopted SCR 2, updating hospital architectural standards to the most recent Facility Guidelines Institute edition, and SCR 22, requesting a more detailed legislative auditor report on opioid settlement expenditures; members said they wanted clearer outcome data and planned to refine the language before floor debate. Finally, HB 1093 on naturopathic medicine was introduced and heavily amended, with the bill shifted under LSBME oversight and a large set of changes discussed, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> Rule</c><02:52:37.720><c> 35,</c><02:52:38.720><c> this</c> under rule Senate Rule 35, this under
- Under rule 40.7. Thank you, Madam Chair. Under rule 40.7.
- And in discussion in committee,<03:25:09.359><c> I</c><03:25:09.600><c> was</c> committee, I was committee
- . committees. committees.
- </c> voting under rule 40.7. voting under rule 40.7.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This committee may hear bills.
- Chairman, and I understand the ruling. Mr. Chairman, and I understand the rulings.
- Chair, members of the committee. I've been in this committee before.
- I hope the committee understands.
- We have a rule. We have a rule of procedure by which we do that. It's Rule 45.
Committee:
Senate House Judiciary
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 40, a committee substitute addressing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and privacy. Sponsor Sen. Worth said the bill was intended to preserve ALPRs as a law-enforcement tool while adding guardrails to prevent sharing or selling data for immigration enforcement, protected health care activity, or criminalizing constitutionally protected conduct. Supporters included state and local law enforcement, the ACLU, immigrant-rights, reproductive-rights, and sexual-assault advocacy groups. Law enforcement witnesses said the bill balanced privacy with public safety and cited cases where ALPRs helped locate kidnapped children, murder suspects, and stolen vehicles; opponents and some senators argued the bill was too narrow, too focused on immigration and health care, and raised concerns about federal law, data sales, and enforcement. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment removing subsection F, then approved the committee substitute and advanced SB 40 on a do-pass motion.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 104, which would create a process for removing wildlife commissioners after the 2023 wildlife commission legislation and the governor’s veto of the prior removal language. Sen. Worth explained that SB 104 would allow the governor to initiate removal for malfeasance, incompetence, or failure to attend meetings, with notice, a hearing, and exclusive review by the state Supreme Court; he said it was modeled on the Board of Regents removal process and was intended to complete the wildlife commission reforms. The New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Audubon Southwest, and the Department of Game and Fish supported the bill, saying it would depoliticize wildlife management and provide stability. Senators asked about the existing “three consecutive meetings” vacancy language, current vacancies, and the prior removal of a commissioner. The committee discussed the governor’s earlier veto and whether the bill was necessary, but no amendment was adopted and the committee approved SB 104 on a do-pass motion.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members of the Commerce Committee.
- </c><00:31:54.240><c> for</c> chairman members of the committee for chairman members of the committee
- You can still seek discovery under Rule 21 from the court, and that rule sets out various methods in
- </c> court and that rule sets out various court and that rule sets out various methods<00:35:32.280><
- </c><00:57:28.599><c> it's</c><00:57:28.960><c> rule</c> uh that is in the court rules it's rule uh that
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 733-FN, a bill concerning third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors funding lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, increases litigation abuse, and contributes to higher insurance and consumer costs. He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with guardrails and reporting requirements on specified pages of the bill. He also noted a couple of drafting fixes, including adding the word “knowingly” and incorporating a missing section later.
Members raised questions about the bill’s foreign-entity language, especially the provision allowing a governor or the Department of Safety to designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure. Representative Cole said he would have lawyers review that issue. Another member asked whether the bill would prohibit a party from obtaining outside funding for a lawsuit; Cole clarified that the bill is intended as a reporting measure, not a ban, and that disclosure would be required. He also said the bill is aimed at American citizens rather than foreign-backed financing, and that some states had considered caps on such arrangements, though this bill does not.
Brandon Gratz of the Attorney General’s office testified that the enforcement language appears too limited, because it would allow only civil penalties and not broader Consumer Protection Act remedies such as injunctions or restitution. He suggested the Attorney General may not have meaningful authority under the bill as written and raised possible insurance-law issues. Commissioner D.J. Benton-Court of the Insurance Department said the disclosure could help insurers better assess risk and potentially soften the hard insurance market by improving transparency, competition, underwriting, innovation, and claims management. He also said the bill likely needs further work on jurisdiction and enforcement, and that the committee may need to coordinate with the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and possibly banking regulators. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> those proposed rule changes. those proposed rule changes.
- Speaker, in listening to the chairman today and at the rules committee several weeks ago, it's clear
- Speaker, in listening to the chairman today and at the rules committee several weeks ago, it's clear
- rules committee several weeks and at the rules committee several weeks ago,<01:10:37.440><c> it's</c
- </c> the rules and pass HR 5362? the rules and pass HR 5362?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee on rules when it's the following bill is a proper consideration.
- The committee on rules when it's the following bill is a proper consideration.
- The Committee on Rules recommends that the following bill is proper for consideration: House Bill 2415
- The Committee on Rules recommends that the following bill is proper for consideration: House Bill 2700
- President Pro Tem, the Rules Committee will meet Monday, April 27th at 1 p.m. in Caucus Room 1.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the journal. The body then extended the session under Rule 27 and agreed to request House consent to adjourn until April 27, 2026. It moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House bills, including HB 2170 (procurement code-related), HB 2415 (kratom regulation), HB 2700 (housing technology study committee), and HB 2950 (special districts/tourism improvement areas). Amendments were adopted on HB 2170, HB 2415, and HB 2950, and the committee reported HB 2170, HB 2415, and HB 2700 do pass; HB 2950 was later defeated on third read. The Senate also heard a brief welcome for visiting students and a personal privilege statement on Earth Day and environmental issues.
The Senate then entered an additional Committee of the Whole for HB 2035 (child welfare and placement), HB 2249 (parental bill of rights), and HB 2573 (DUI/local referendum-related language). HB 2035 received a Warner amendment expanding the definition of extended family to include adoptive family members; HB 2249 received a Mesnard amendment adding liability and technical changes; and HB 2573 received a Rogers technical amendment. All three were reported out do pass as amended. On third read, HB 2573 passed 20-9, with several senators explaining opposition based on referendum and emergency-clause concerns tied to a Marana data center dispute; HB 2170 passed 17-12; HB 2415 passed 22-7; HB 2035 passed 26-3; and HB 2249 passed 17-12. HB 2950 failed 10-19.
The Senate also considered House Concurrent Resolution 2043, substituting it for the Senate version and sending it to third read. The resolution, which calls for a convention to propose a federal constitutional amendment limiting congressional terms, passed 16-13 after several senators warned about the risks of a constitutional convention and the lack of limits on its scope. The House’s message on adjournment was read, committee meetings for April 27 were announced, and members made personal privilege remarks, including birthday wishes and an announcement about the annual legislative charity softball game. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, April 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 20th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Certainly, Madam Chair and committee members.
- We're now in the summer, we've drafted rules and we will be issuing those rules for public review and
- There are many laws and rules that are required for us to go through in order. to amend the rules, including
- The rules have been around a long time. People are used to working with those rules.
- They'll adopt the federal rules.
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- So without objection, our committee rules will be adopted.
- Okay, hearing no objection, the committee rules are adopted.
- So, committee system, please call the rule. Do you want to acknowledge the, please?
- So without objection, our committee rules will be adopted.
- Okay, hearing no objection, the committee rules are adopted.
Committee:
Senate Emergency Management
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 52 (3-24-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee for position of the Rules Committee for further<00:08:24.120><c> action.
- Next order of business is meeting of Rules Committee and Committee on Committees.
- ><c> on</c> the Rules Committee and Committee on the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees<00:40
- Rules Committee has met, posted the Rules Committee has met, posted these<00:47:18.560><c> bills</c>
- <c> posted</c><00:47:44.120><c> these</c> Rules Committee has also posted these Rules Committee has also
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-15 (4:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee substitute for committee substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 1828, a bill to
- Committee substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 910, a bill to be entitled, an act relating
- Committee substitute for committee substitute for committee substitute for Senate Bill 700, a bill to
- Madam Rules Chair, no further announcements. Madam Rules Chair, you are recognized. Mr.
- Madam Rules Chair, no further announcements. Madam Rules Chair, you are recognized. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions, including family members, university guests, local officials, and student groups. The chamber then moved to special order bills, beginning with two Open Government Sunset Review measures: SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both bills passed unanimously after brief explanations and no amendments.
The Senate also passed SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, and SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. SB 832 drew debate over a possible lawsuit and created a narrow strict-liability defense for landowners who survey and record notice of former phosphate property. SB 700 generated the most extended debate, especially over a provision removing fluoride from public water systems and related amendments on public health, local control, and study requirements; several fluoride-related amendments failed, while a technical amendment passed. The bill also included provisions on agricultural regulation, labeling, drones, lending, charities, housing for agricultural workers, and youth programs.
The Senate then approved several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric Miles Jr. and Jennifer Miles, and Marcus Button, all involving catastrophic injuries and settlements paid by the relevant public entities. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements passed after an amendment that increased penalties for texting while driving and added a distracted-driving education component. SB 1718, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking an abortion without parental consent or notification, also passed unanimously. Several other bills were temporarily postponed.
At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and move CS for SB 7016 back to second reading; all motions were adopted. The Senate then adjourned until Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. or upon the call of the President.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Feb 10th, 2026
Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think we're fine with this House Committee substitute.
- I move to roll House Committee Amendment number one into a new House Committee substitute and adopt the
- House Committee substitute.
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Chairman, members of the committee.
Summary:
The House Committee on Agriculture met in executive session and took up three bills before moving to a public hearing on House Bill 1885. On House Bill 2297, Representative Hayden’s fencing/enclosure bill, the committee adopted a House Committee substitute after discussion about terminology changes, including whether to use “property boundary line” versus “division line,” and about liability language for injuries during fence construction. The substitute was then reported do pass by a vote of 18 ayes and 3 noes.
The committee next approved House Bill 2436, Representative Van Skoik’s animal impoundment bill, by a vote of 14 ayes and 7 noes. It then considered House Bill 2713, where the committee adopted a substitute and an amendment restoring a five-year sunset, after discussion that the bill related to a tax credit and industry concerns about removing the sunset. The final committee vote on the House Committee substitute for HB 2713 was 17 ayes and 4 noes, and it was reported do pass.
In public hearing, Representative Van Skoik presented House Bill 1885, which would change the makeup of the Clean Water Commission by allowing at least one member knowledgeable about publicly owned wastewater treatment works, removing a two-year waiting period for certain industry members, and directing the commission to set recusal rules for conflicts of interest. Supporters from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and municipal utilities said the bill would help ensure knowledgeable, current wastewater professionals can serve and address a shortage of experienced people in the field. Questions focused on whether the commission should set its own conflict rules and whether members could still have income from permit holders; the sponsor and witnesses said recusal rules would address conflicts and that the bill was intended to improve expertise on the commission. No opposition testimony was heard before the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Dec 2nd, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will now come to order.
- When you say rules and guidelines, rules to me say you must do something.
- , as we've done with many other pieces of legislation in this committee.
- Good afternoon, Chair and committee members.
- Are there any questions from the committee members?
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened with a quorum present and took up SB 302 by Senator Garcia, which would promote nature-based solutions for coastal resilience. Garcia said the bill would direct DEP to adopt statewide guidelines, encourage local restoration projects through existing grant programs, streamline permitting for green and hybrid infrastructure, support workforce training, and require a study on flood-risk and insurance benefits. Senator Harrell asked about implementation, existing statutory authority, and possible fiscal impacts. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying that hybrid infrastructure need only combine green and gray elements, not prove superiority over either alone.
The committee heard supportive testimony on SB 302 from Katie Bauman of Surfrider Foundation, who said nature-based approaches such as dunes, wetlands, and mangroves are cost-effective and protective, and several organizations waived in support, including the Environmental Defense Fund of Florida, the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, and 1,000 Friends of Florida. Senator Harrell said she supported the concept but remained concerned about the breadth of rulemaking and the fiscal implications of workforce funding. After closing remarks from Garcia, the committee voted to report CS for SB 302 favorably.
The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational presentations on land management. Brian Bradner of DEP reviewed Florida State Parks management, including prescribed fire, invasive species removal, hydrologic restoration, cultural resource preservation, visitor use, and budgeted land-management activities. Melissa Tucker of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission described wildlife management areas, emphasizing habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, ranch infrastructure, public access, and the economic value of the system. Rick Dolan of the Florida Forest Service outlined state forest management funded through a $20 million appropriation, including road and facility work, recreation upgrades, invasive species control, reforestation, habitat restoration, prescribed burning, and boundary marking. Senators praised the agencies’ work and noted the ongoing cost of managing state lands. The committee then adjourned without further action.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1742, a bill to
- 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.
- Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee
Summary:
The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. After routine business, the Senate took up several special-order bills.
The first major bill, transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses. An amendment added penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing and required law enforcement to notify suspects of those penalties. The bill passed 37-0. The Senate then passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours and holiday access to care and setting network standards for Medicaid managed care plans, also by a 37-0 vote.
The chamber next considered a major condominium and cooperative associations bill responding to post-Surfside safety and financial concerns. Senators described the measure as balancing building safety with financial relief, extending reserve-study deadlines, allowing temporary reserve relief after inspections, tightening oversight of managers and inspectors, and adjusting voting, resale, and reserve rules. After extensive debate and praise from members for the bill’s sponsors and staff, the bill passed 37-0.
The longest discussion centered on a constitutional amendments/petition process bill aimed at curbing fraud in citizen initiative petitions. Sponsors argued that the 2024 petition process was plagued by fraud and identity theft and proposed tighter rules for circulators, faster submission deadlines, voter notification, penalties, and limits on petition handling. Senators offered and adopted multiple amendments, including changes to petition-circulator definitions, invalid-signature thresholds, and voter notification procedures. After a substitute amendment was withdrawn, the Senate continued debating the underlying amended bill, with members split between concerns about election integrity and worries that the bill would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizen initiatives to qualify.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the Senate Rules Committee, then
- Committee.
- Senate Bill 109, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the Rules Committee
- Committee, then to the Senate Finance Committee.
- The Senate Rules Committee will be meeting on Monday.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of select committees. We have none, Mr. Speaker. Report of standing committees.
- You can refer it back to the committee, and the committee comes back and gives you a report suggesting
- House and our rules.
- I need to call a Rules meeting immediately upon recess. Rules meeting immediately upon recess.
- He is back from their brief committee meeting. He is back from their brief committee meeting.
Keywords:
commendation, sports, team achievement, high school, state championship, suffrage, restoration of voting rights, conviction, probation, law-abiding citizen, congressional term limits, constitutional amendments, Article V, state resolution, political reform, Jackson State University, Veterans Memorial Stadium, economic growth, property tax, multi-purpose facility