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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have read and approved
- Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed House
- , We referred House Bill 556 to the Local Government Committee; House Bill 558 to the Judiciary, Rules
- House Bill No. 570 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee: an act relating to reckless
- House Bill No. 571 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee: an act relating to disturbing
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present, received prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the January 30, 2026 journal. Committee reports were read, including several bills and memorials printed and referred to committees, and reports that House Bill 511 and House Joint Memorial 9, House Bills 518 and 522, and House Joint Memorial 10 had been recommended to pass and were filed for the Second Reading Calendar.
During first reading, the House introduced a series of bills covering insurance cancellation and nonrenewal, CPA licensing and reciprocity, school building code provisions, fish and game, outdoor recreation trust fund changes, water resources and multiple compact repeals, lands and timber-related repeals, water skiing observer requirements, reckless driving, and disturbing the peace at religious worship or events. These measures were referred for printing, mostly to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. On second reading, House Concurrent Resolution 24, House Bill 547, and House Bill 515 were advanced to the Third Reading Calendar.
The House also handled calendar management, including a point of order about House Bill 493 and unanimous consent to hold House Bill 514 on the Third Reading Calendar until Monday, February 2. Announcements noted the removal of the Liberty Bell for repair, a birthday recognition, and committee meeting schedules. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I will call this committee to order, the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.
- Committee, any questions? I don't see any. Thank you for being in committee.
- Chairman, Committee.
- the rules.
- For that reason, I urge the committee to oppose 1257. Thank you for being in committee.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 307, having been read by title, is ordered not printed and referred to the House Rules Committee
- House Bill 318 have been written as by title is order not printed or referred to the House Rules Committee
- Having been written by title is ordered not printed and referred to the House Rules Committee.
- It has been read by title and is ordered not printed and referred to the House Rules Committee.
- House Bill 5 has been read by title, is not printed, and is referred to the House Rules Committee.
Bills:
HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HB2 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26
Keywords:
HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order
Summary:
The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0.
House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment.
The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session and Joint Convention State of the Judiciary Address Mar 23rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
- Reports of committees will be deemed read and amendments deemed adopted.
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 97.
- Education Committee to the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and the Transportation Committee.
- Accountability regarding the legal reasoning reflected in our rulings.
Summary:
The Assembly met, established a quorum after a roll call, and handled a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor items. Members recognized several guests and student groups, then moved through the daily file, including second-reading items, Senate amendments, and the consent calendar, which was adopted 54-0. The chamber also adopted ACR 151 recognizing March 25 as Greek Independence Day, with 59 co-authors added, and ACR 146 designating March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, with 61 co-authors added; both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. ACR 140, proclaiming March 21 as Women in STEM Day, also passed with 56 co-authors added and was adopted by voice vote.
The most substantial debate centered on AB 2156, which renames Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Workers’ Day and declares an urgency clause. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and several members spoke in support, emphasizing recognition of farm workers’ collective contributions and, in light of recent revelations about Cesar Chavez, the need to honor the broader movement rather than one individual. Other members echoed support while discussing farmworker history, accountability, and the importance of acknowledging survivors. Assembly Member DeMaio supported the bill but criticized state policies affecting agriculture and argued for broader recognition of Latino Californians and farmworker policy reforms. The bill passed with 67 votes and was transmitted immediately to the Senate.
Later, the Assembly recessed for the Joint Convention and heard the 26th State of the Judiciary address from Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. She focused on judicial independence, threats to judges, remote proceedings, CARE Act implementation, trial court funding and judgeship shortages, AI use in courts, immigration-related courthouse concerns, State Bar reforms after the February 2025 bar exam problems, and judicial salaries. She also highlighted the judiciary’s centennial, the importance of collaboration with the Legislature and Governor Newsom, and the need to preserve equal access to justice. After the address was ordered printed in the Journal, the joint convention adjourned and the Assembly later adjourned until Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and is sent to the Rules Committee subject to signatures
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and sent to the Rules Committee subject to signature.
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and is sent to the Rules Committee subject to signatures
- I move that the bill receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee.
- The bill has received a due pass recommendation and is sent to the Rules Committee subject to signatures
Summary:
The Law and Justice Committee met on February 3rd to take executive action on several bills and gubernatorial appointments. The committee first considered Senate Bill 5925, which would expand Attorney General investigative authority through civil investigative demands. Members debated amendments to limit the bill’s reach, including protections for small businesses, exclusions for law enforcement use-of-force matters, and changes to appeal deadlines. Amendment Charlie was adopted, Amendment Delta failed, Amendment Alpha failed, and Amendment Echo was withdrawn. The bill then received a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee.
The committee next worked through Senate Bill 6086 on judicial officer safety and threat assessments. A proposed substitute retained threat-assessment provisions while removing some personal-information and consultant-related sections. Amendment Foxtrot 1, which would have removed security consultant authority, was not adopted, and the proposed substitute was approved and sent to the Rules Committee. Senate Bill 6074, concerning reinstituting parole, was narrowed in a proposed substitute to create a parole reinstitution work group with legislative appointment authority and a 2027 reporting deadline; an amendment adding victim advocate members was adopted, and the bill advanced to the Rules Committee.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 6296 on involuntary treatment. The proposed substitute made multiple changes to enforcement, prosecutor representation, peace officer duties, intimate partner definitions, and firearms-related provisions. Amendments to remove firearm-related changes and to clarify officer liability and home-entry authority were debated; Kilo-2 and Kilo-3 were not adopted, and the proposed substitute ultimately passed and was sent to the Ways and Means Committee. The committee then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments, including Kristen Ferrer, Lisa Mannion, Kate Ben Ward, and Rochelle Cleland, and concluded by thanking staff and adjourning at the house-of-origin policy cutoff.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 26th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I move to suspend all necessary rules to allow the Chair of the Committee on Local Consent Calendars
- We heard that actually in committee the other day.
- , and the staff of standing committees only.
- Are you familiar with that ruling? You referenced the Stevens ruling.
- On page two of the Stevens ruling.
Keywords:
HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Really, I think I heard this the other day in a committee: rules for thee but not for we.
- And again, it was mentioned, rules for thee, rules for me, not for thee.
- for thee, thee, thee, rules, rules, rules, rules<01:35:16.000><c> for</c><01:35:16.159><c> me,</c><01
- </c> Supreme Court ruling. Supreme Court ruling.
- </c> committee, the whole report. committee, the whole report.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- Members, according to the rules, the Texas House of Rules, Rule 3, relating to standing committees, I
- want to remind the committee of something that you're aware of, that this jurisdiction has, this committee
- So, so if this committee wanted to know that.
- These rules are promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas and we implement those rules.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
2026 Contests of Candidacy State Election Board Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're in the Senate Education Committee room, Senator Pugh's committee room.
- , whether we want a rule or desire a rule, the morality of a rule.
- Of a rule, whether we want a rule or desire a rule, the morality of a rule, it just deals with what it
- It's a bright-line rule. It's a yes-or-no rule to prevent improper temptations in politics.
- I agree that that is already the rule. It has been the rule since the beginning.
Summary:
The Oklahoma State Election Board held a special meeting to address several candidate contests and related procedural matters. After roll call and opening remarks, counsel explained the hearing procedures, burden of proof, and possible outcomes. Several cases were noted as resolved or withdrawn, including Timmons v. Jones, Banning v. Sutterfield, and Roberts v. Gaw. In Ranson v. Riley, the board accepted constructive service after the respondent did not appear, heard that Riley was not a registered voter in the required district for the required period, and voted 3-0 to sustain the petition and strike him from the ballot, with costs assessed to the petitioner.
The board then heard Hasenbach v. Pugh, a contest challenging Senator Adam Pugh’s candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction under the Oklahoma Constitution’s emoluments ineligibility clause. The petitioner argued that Pugh was a sitting legislator whose office’s salary and benefits had increased during his term, relying on stipulated facts, a compensation commission order, and prior case law. The respondent argued the salary increase came from an independent commission that expressly excluded current legislators and that benefit changes were automatic under a preexisting statute, so no qualifying increase applied to Pugh. The board resolved several procedural issues first, including striking a reply brief as beyond the original petition and admitting joint stipulations into the record.
After a recess and executive session, the board returned to open session and voted 3-0 to deny the petition in Hasenbach v. Pugh, retaining Pugh as a candidate on the ballot and assessing costs to the petitioner. The meeting concluded with closing remarks from the secretary and a unanimous vote to adjourn.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Opening Ceremonies of the 89th Legislature Jan 14th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will now consider a motion in writing to adopt last session's rules as temporary rules.
- 16 as temporary rules.
- as temporary rules.
- The House rules menu.
- Committee assignments we made in keeping with your house rules reflecting the diversity of experience
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- House of Representatives, your standing committee on rules begs leave to report that it has carefully
- </c> Representatives, your standing committee Representatives, your standing committee on<00:08:45.440
- I have a resolution. >> Clerk, see the resolution. >> House Resolution 101 by the House Rules Committee
- </c><00:59:19.119><c> Committee</c> vote 103 eyes, zero nays. Committee vote 103 eyes, zero nays.
- We have a committee substitute.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They have ruled that.
- We'll have a committee substitute.
- Thank you, Chairman and committee. What a good-looking committee. It doesn't count now. Thank you.
- Chairman and committee members.
- We are on the committee substitute.
Bills:
HB346 , HB1360 , HB1510 , HB1606 , HB1804 , HB1805 , HB2156 , HB2391 , HB2767 , HB3022 , HB3044 , HB3272 , HB3293 , HB3493 , HB3809 , HB3824 , HJR110 , HB2463
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/28/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> committee and the chair as well. committee and the chair as well.
- committee.
- </c> are we getting ahead of of the rule are we getting ahead of of the rule making?
- </c> rules that will be coming out also. rules that will be coming out also.
- </c> Policy Administration Committee. Policy Administration Committee.
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Audit and Review Committee.
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- We identified 46 topics in the rule.
- Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
- Chairman, members of the committee.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee held a hybrid hearing to receive three State Auditor’s Office performance audits. The first audit examined implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act. Auditors said the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training, but six community/cultural topics were still unfinished, the patrol tactics curriculum was incomplete in one area, and the agency lacked a systematic project management approach. They reported that most officers had not completed the 40 required hours, with low participation in patrol tactics training, weak communication, limited data to track compliance, and ineffective incentives or consequences. Committee members questioned staffing, liability, and enforcement, and the Commission said it generally agreed with the findings and had begun implementing recommendations, including improving training development and communication.
The second audit reviewed Washington’s digital equity planning. Auditors concluded the state lacked a comprehensive, unified digital equity strategy, a designated lead, and reliable funding. They said the existing PEAR/Impact Plan, BEAD five-year plan, and NTIA-approved digital equity plan each addressed parts of the issue but none provided a full statewide framework with clear authority across agencies. The Department of Commerce’s Broadband Office and the Office of Equity said they agreed with the findings and were open to working with the legislature and the Digital Equity Forum on a more structured approach. A public witness described local and regional digital equity planning efforts and emphasized the importance of coordination and community-based work.
The third audit focused on Commerce’s management of the Digital Navigator Program. Auditors said Commerce did not consistently use a competitive process, did not adequately vet grantees and subgrantees, wrote contracts that lacked clear deliverables and monitoring requirements, failed to enforce reporting, and paid $10.7 million without sufficient documentation to verify reimbursement eligibility. They said agency staff had raised concerns that were ignored and that some payments and contract expansions occurred despite warnings. Commerce officials said new leadership had already begun major contract-management reforms, including centralized oversight, risk assessments, clearer documentation standards, and staff training, and they said they would pursue recapture where appropriate. Committee members expressed strong concern about accountability, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10(c), the following bill is referred to the Committee on Rules: File Item
- She was approved by the Rules Committee on June 3rd. I respectfully request an aye vote.
- The Rules Committee approved her reappointment on June 3rd, on a 5-0 vote.
- I rise to request that Joint Rule 62(a) be suspended to allow the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review
- I would like to move the Joint Rule 62(a) be suspended to allow the Committee on Judiciary to hold an
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session on floor recognitions and Pride Month observances. Members welcomed guests and honorees including APICA fellowship participants, the El Dorado Roses, retiring Loma Linda University Health president Dr. Richard Hart and incoming leader Dr. Anthony Hilliard, and Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Shrey Parique. The chamber also heard several personal and community tributes tied to LGBTQ+ Pride Month, including a long series of introductions of Pride honorees from across the state.
The main legislative item was SR 116 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Senators Cervantes, Weber Pierson, Becker, Menjivar, Arreguín, Wahab, Ochoa Bogh, Wiener, and Laird, among others, spoke in support, emphasizing the history of Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ resistance movements, the contributions of Black, Latino, Jewish, women, and Asian American LGBTQ communities, and the need to oppose ongoing discrimination, violence, and attacks on transgender people. The resolution was adopted after a roll call vote of 28-0, and the Senate then proceeded to honor a large slate of Pride honorees from multiple districts and organizations.
The Senate also adopted SCR 166 designating Soju Day, with support highlighting Korean American culture and soju as a symbol of hospitality and cross-cultural exchange. SCR 155, naming the State Route 52/Interstate 805 interchange in San Diego County the Officer Kirk Leeland Johnson Memorial Interchange, also passed unanimously after remarks honoring Johnson’s military and police service and the long effort by his partner to secure the memorial. In addition, the Senate confirmed Laura Capps to the Board of State and Community Corrections by a 27-9 vote and confirmed Danielle Munoz to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology by a 28-0 vote. The body also approved several Joint Rule 62(a) suspensions to allow committee hearings on short notice, moved AB 2294 to the inactive file, and sent SB 1189 back to the Assembly for further action.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions for Judith Helene Ware, Huntley Gordon, and Adolfo Franceschi Colon, followed by announcements that the Senate would reconvene on June 25, 2026.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- They will be referred to their appropriate standing committees.
- They will be referred to their appropriate standing committees.
- </c><00:01:37.439><c> The</c><00:01:37.600><c> final</c> >> In accordance with Rule 33D.
- Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.
- </c><00:02:37.440><c> that</c> initially assigned to a committee that initially assigned to a committee
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal, the proceedings of January 23, 2006
- The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that Senate Concurrent Resolution 114, Senate Bills 1228, 1229
- Hearing none, Senate Concurrent Resolution 114 will be referred to the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee
- Hearing none, Senate Concurrent Resolution 114 will be referred to the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee
- Senate Bill 1231 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with all 35 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal from January 23, 2006. The chamber then moved through committee reports and referrals: Senate Concurrent Resolution 114 and Senate Bills 1228, 1229, and 1230 were reported as correctly printed, with SCR 114 referred to the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee for a public hearing and fuller discussion, and the three bills referred to the State Affairs Committee.
The Senate also advanced first-reading business and introduced Senate Bill 1231, relating to liquor licensing for caterers and associated fees, which was referred to Judiciary and Rules for printing. During miscellaneous business, senators made several introductions of visiting students and guests, announced a noon FFA/NWACC lunch, a 2:30 rotunda ceremony related to firefighter honors, and a majority caucus after the floor session. One senator also thanked members for their support following a family death.
The body was informed it would likely take up gubernatorial appointments in the 10th order the next day. No substantive floor votes on legislation occurred beyond the unanimous-consent referrals and the adjournment motion, which passed by voice vote. The Senate adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Apr 24, 2025, 6:30PM HST - Day 57
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Order of the day, item number five: reports of conference committees.
- Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules of the House in order to consider certain House bills for
- </c><00:27:58.960><c> of</c> Speaker, I move to suspend the rules of Speaker, I move to suspend the rules
- Representative Todd for the motion to suspend the rules to reconsider previous action.
- Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the<00:30:59.039><c> rules</c><00:30:59.200><c> of</c><00:30:59.360>
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you so much for having me today.
- We will be implementing those types of rules.
- Through the executive committee, which is an executive committee of the principals all over the state
- Through the executive committee, which is an executive committee of the principals all over the state
- We do have an executive committee. That executive committee are high school principals.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
athlete agent, registration, endorsement contracts, name image likeness, eligibility, unfair trade practices, student athletes, unclaimed property, abandoned property, escheat, state treasurer, administrator, claimant, purchase agreement, assignment, property recovery, owner verification, documentation requirements, fraud prevention, bankruptcy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senator from the Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, to whom was referred
- Lovely for the committee.
- committees.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended.
- committees.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognized guests John and Michael McGuire, including Michael McGuire’s service as a Marine. The chamber then took up several measures, including emergency preambles for two sick leave bank bills: one for James Caruso of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and one for Carlos Borges of the Department of Correction. In each case, the emergency preamble was adopted by standing vote.
The Senate also considered late-file petitions, voting to suspend Senate Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12 so the matters could be referred to the appropriate committees. In addition, the Senate took up and passed to be engrossed a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant certain easements to the town of Bourne, and a bill establishing a sick leave bank for Gregory Baker of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Later, the Senate enacted several bills, including an act dissolving the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation and the sick leave bank bills for James Caruso and Carlos Borges. The enacted bills were ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. The Senate then adopted an order to adjourn until Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., with the clerk directed not to print a calendar, and adjourned accordingly.