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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- exemption for certain stationary sources from compliance with the final rule published by the Environmental
- The Environmental Protection Agency rule is titled “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
FL
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- but our rural communities that make up the spine of our state, that have a lot of our precious environmental
- but our rural communities that make up the spine of our state, that have a lot of our precious environmental
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first considered CS/SB 7012 on child welfare, presented by Senator Graal. The bill addressed three areas: child welfare workforce shortages, higher-acuity children in out-of-home care, and services/data for commercially sexually exploited children. It would create a CPI and case manager recruitment program aimed at former public safety and service workers, convene a workforce work group, establish a four-year treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits identified by DCF based on removal and placement data, and require more detailed, extractable child-level data on commercially sexually exploited children along with a bed capacity study and service gap analysis. Two amendments were adopted: one clarified record retention for redacted assessments, and another attached the appropriation.
The committee then heard CS/SB 110 on rural communities from Senator Simon. The bill proposed a broad rural development package, including a state office of rural prosperity, a Renaissance grant program for counties with declining populations, increased housing support, major rural road funding, school consortium funding, and additional health care resources for rural facilities and training. A delete-all amendment was adopted that expanded and refined several provisions, including local sales tax trust fund distributions, county connectivity projects, agritourism marketing support, disaster-impacted rural infrastructure eligibility, insurance and provider eligibility changes, and increased funding for critical access hospitals and rural medical education reimbursement.
Both bills drew broad support from local government, education, health care, housing, and rural advocacy representatives. Supporters said the rural bill was especially comprehensive and would help small counties, schools, roads, housing, and health care, while one witness cautioned that road expansion should be balanced with protection of agricultural and natural lands. Senator Bradley and Senator Simon emphasized local control and the importance of strengthening rural Florida without imposing mandates. CS/SB 7012 and CS/SB 110 were both reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Feb 18th, 2025
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- OF SENATE BILL 64 BY JOHN COTES, DOCTOR OF THE DIVISION WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
- SWAN CITY ENGINEER WITH THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH. >> ROB, JEA. >> JEFF WITH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, ENVIRONMENTAL
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 38 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
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- as Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Day, Senate No. 2145; the House bill relative to security bonds
- An act relative to security bonds, House No. 3566. An act relative to the maximum minimum.
Summary:
The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and received a Senate message referring a petition on certain property in Lowell to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, which the House concurred in after a suspension of Joint Rule 12. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then recommended several bills for consideration, including measures on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, security bonds, police officer age requirements in Worcester and Boston, a Somerville net-zero building standard, waivers of police age limits, pre-employment medical record retention for Peabody public safety personnel, smart meters, and an additional alcohol license for Bridgewater; Rule 7A was suspended and the bills were read a second time and ordered to a third reading.
The House also welcomed former Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis M. O'Brien as a guest of Speaker Mariano. Two engrossed bills were then taken up: House No. 4259, designating the Wheeler Park Tennis Courts as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts, for which the emergency preamble was adopted by a 9-0 vote and the bill was passed to be enacted; and House No. 4602, changing the membership of the select board in Monson, which was also passed to be enacted.
Finally, the House received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation on Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation, which was referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned in formal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
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- He sponsored the 1996 Seaport bond bill and several transportation bond bills.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a special recognition of Dr. Harold May, an original Tuskegee Airman. The Majority Leader highlighted Dr. May’s military service and his later career in medicine, including graduating from Harvard Medical School, working in Haiti, helping develop Boston’s emergency medical services, and founding a children’s support organization. A citation from the Massachusetts Senate was presented, and the chamber briefly recessed for photos and signatures.
The Senate then adopted a resolution recognizing the legacy of Senator Mock and Mr. Pachico. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees. An order was adopted for the Senate to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
Before adjournment, the Senate honored former State Representative Thomas S. Cahir, with remarks noting his long service in the Massachusetts House, leadership on transportation issues, work on commuter rail and other projects, and later service with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. The Senate approved adjournment in his memory, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned accordingly.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 38 Apr 21st, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Day, Senate Number 2145; the House bill relative to security bonds
- An act relative to security bonds, House Number 3566. An act relative to the maximum minimum...
Summary:
The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and received a Senate petition concerning certain property in Lowell, which was concurred in after suspension of Joint Rule 12 and referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then reported several bills for House consideration, including measures designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Day, addressing security bonds, police appointment age requirements in Worcester and Boston, a Somerville net-zero emissions standard for new buildings and major renovations, a waiver of the maximum age requirement for a police officer applicant, maintenance of pre-employment physical exam records in Peabody, smart meters, and an additional alcohol license for Bridgewater.
The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the listed bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The chamber also welcomed former Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis M. O'Brien as a guest of Speaker Mariano. Several bills were then taken up for final action, including a bill naming the Wheeler Park Tennis Courts as the Kim O'Connell Tennis Courts, for which the emergency preamble was adopted, and a bill enacting the membership of the select board in the town of Munson, which was passed to be enacted. A gubernatorial message recommending legislation on Massachusetts winning global investment, talent, and innovation was filed and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
The House adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned. No recorded roll-call votes or substantive opposition were noted in the transcript beyond voice votes and the emergency-preamble count.
MN
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- That is mainly due to a successful bond referendum that the district passed in 2015.
- That is mainly due to a successful bond referendum that the district passed in 2015.
- The limited LTFM funds are insufficient to cover the cost, and if they were to bond their annual LTFM
- their annual TFM it they were to bond their annual TFM it would<00:30:02.000><c> tie</c><00:30:02.240
- does not pass they does if that bond does not pass they will<00:36:47.319><c> not</c><00:36:47.480><
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's been an ongoing line item in the budget to pay off Garvey bonds.
- Garvey bonds were revenue vehicles that we used to finance the widening of I-93.
- </c> budget to pay off uh Garvey bonds. budget to pay off uh Garvey bonds.
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- </c><01:12:50.719><c> that</c> preferable to bond equipment that preferable to bond equipment that doesn't
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And unless I maybe had a dream about that, I remember that was something that was bonded for.
- Is that something that was bonded for? Does that ring a bell to you?
- Is that something that was bonded for? Does that ring a bell to you?
- Is that something that was bonded for? Does that ring a bell to you?
- Is that something that was bonded for? Does that ring a bell to you?
Committee:
Senate Human Services
AL
Bills:
SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , SB169 , SB180 , SB203 , SB87 , SB195 , SB192 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228 , HB132 , HB37 , HB13 , HB54 , HB126 , HB7 , SB30 , HB188 , HB189 , HB26 , HB264 , HB288 , HB248 , HB249 , HB227 , HB228
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery
WA
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- assessed value in, and then they come up with a guaranteed distribution for priority one, which are bonds
- Do we now that we've guaranteed the bond payments and the capital project payments for the other schools
Bills:
SB5994
Committee:
House Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
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- beautiful park space that still serves the flood purposes, and if we're going to get any of these bond
- beautiful park space that still serves the flood purposes, and if we're going to get any of these bond
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
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- So I ask for the body's support on this limited bond issuance in order to make historic investments later
- We ask for the body's support on this very important bond bill. Thank you.
- The President reminds the body that this is a bonding measure, thus constitutionally requiring 60 percent
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
ND
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- They could forfeit a bond by not appearing.
- If bond is posted by mail within 14 days, they could indicate a hearing request or not.
- They could request a hearing, and at a hearing, the official can waive, reduce, or suspend the bond,
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on HB 1596, which would change low-level marijuana and THC possession and paraphernalia offenses into non-criminal citations or infractions, with fines and court procedures varying by amount and age. The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to reduce burdens on law enforcement, prosecutors, indigent defense, and the courts, while still deterring possession; testimony from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents supported the bill but suggested an amendment to keep those under 21 in infraction status rather than non-criminal citation status, to align more closely with alcohol laws. Committee members questioned whether the bill was based on weight rather than potency, how it would affect criminal records, and whether the proposed amendment would treat 20-year-olds with marijuana similarly to 20-year-olds with alcohol.
Opposition came from the Chiefs of Police Association, Ward County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association, which argued the bill would decriminalize a Schedule I substance and move North Dakota toward legalization contrary to voter decisions. They also said existing local plea practices already reduce workload and that the bill would still leave law enforcement with evidence handling and reporting duties. After debate, the committee adopted a do not pass recommendation on HB 1596 by a 5-2 vote.
The committee then took up HB 1416, a gaming-related bill involving charitable gaming and the ability to conduct multiple gaming activities at a site. Members discussed concerns about rural facilities, local flexibility, and whether the bill was necessary given that gaming activities can be paused or covered during another event. Senator Myrdal moved a do not pass recommendation, which passed on a 5-2 vote. The committee then adjourned until the next morning, with two bills still pending for later consideration.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 37 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- commissions, and for certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest and sinking fund and serial bond
- , institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond
Summary:
The House opened with ceremonial recognitions, including the United States of Wales girls swim team for its third consecutive state championship, the Weston High School girls indoor track team for its state title, and students visiting from the Squantum Schools. The chamber then adopted a resolution honoring Carl F. Kowalski of Whitman for more than 40 years of public service after suspending the rules.
The House also took up a Senate amendment to the fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, House No. 528. After suspending the rules, the House voted not to concur with the Senate amendment and instead agreed to appoint a committee of conference. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then recommended several bills for immediate consideration, including measures on Milton school land timing, tolling reform, LIHEAP automatic re-enrollment, Massachusetts identification cards, Quincy public safety records, and parity among Massachusetts beaches; the House suspended Rule 7A, ordered them to third reading, and advanced them.
On third reading, the House concurred in the Senate amendment to House No. 4259, designating the Weeder Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell tennis courts. It then passed to be engrossed bills on Haverhill election procedures (House Nos. 4203 and 4204), extending Dalton Fire District interim fire chief employment (House No. 4321), and regulating elections in Conway (House No. 4498). Finally, the House took up the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill, House No. 5500, but postponed further consideration until April 27, adopted an order to meet the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 50 May 28th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond
- , institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond
Summary:
The House first adopted a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including honors for Renee Spencer, several Eagle Scouts, the Italian Consulate in Boston for Italian National Day, and the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary. It also adopted an order extending until December 31, 2026, the time for the Committee on Health Care Financing to report on current House documents.
The House then took up a Senate amendment to House No. 5501, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill. The House voted not to concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead agreed to appoint a committee of conference; the House conferees named were Representatives Mikelowitz of Boston, Diggs of Barnstable, and Smola of Warren.
The chamber also advanced several local and personnel bills, including measures on police age requirements and appointments, a Beverly police chief continuation, Westford digital legal notices, a Tewksbury town manager residency requirement, a Monterey police officer continuation, a Norwood special police officer measure, a Bridgewater alcohol license, and a Westfield firefighter age limit. Most were ordered to third reading, engrossed, or enacted; the Westfield bill was amended to take effect upon passage before being engrossed. The House then adopted an order to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned to that time in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 37 Apr 16th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- commissions, and for certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest sinking fund and serial bond
- , institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 15th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- We add facility authority to include health care facilities in bonding.
- It is a revenue bond, so when they pay it off, it returns revenue back to the state.
HI
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- members, next measure on today's agenda item is HB 1156, HD1, SD1, relating to special facility revenue bonds
- Okay, members, next one is HB 1164, HD1, relating to highway revenue bonds.
VT
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- towns and cities, farmers, historic preservationists, regional planners, the Chambers of Commerce, environmental
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- towns and cities, farmers, historic preservationists, regional planners, the Chambers of Commerce, environmental