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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- If a vacancy occurs on the commission before the end of a commissioner's term, the governor must appoint
- In making appointments to the commission, the governor must consider recommendations from organized groups
- If a vacancy occurs on the commission before the end of a commissioner's term, the governor must appoint
- In making appointments to the commission, the governor must consider recommendations from organized groups
- In making all appointments to the commission, the governor must continue to seek a balance reflecting
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The appointment of an individual as a volunteer deputy registrar will be terminated when they have been
- They are appointed by county voter registrars and charged with helping increase voter registration in
- If you break the rules, your appointment may be terminated by the appointing authority.
- and this will be taking away that local official authority and getting rid of it, giving it to the governor-appointed
- But I do want to point out that Governor, well, no, Governor Greg Abbott, but when he was Attorney General
Committee:
House Elections
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Moe, Lee, Torkel, and Miller have been appointed as the committee on such part of the House.
- Senate File 1251, a bill for an... governor to the joint convention to be governor to the joint convention
- committee to escort the governor to the House chamber for a joint convention.
- Resolution 81 directs the President of the Senate to appoint a committee to escort the governor for the
- Senator Weber. the appointment withdrawn from the the appointment withdrawn from the Committee<00:26:
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Rules REVISION 5: Room Changed TO 450 Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They're appointed by the governor, the pro tem, the speaker, the attorney general, the state treasurer
- by the governor, so he has two appointments on that board.
- They're appointed by the governor, the pro tem, the speaker, the attorney general, the state treasurer
- by the governor, so he has two appointments on that board.
- You know, that's up for that appointing authority to just That their appointing authority wants.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of bills and resolutions, many involving taxes, education funding, health policy, and election rules. Representative Newton’s HB 1823, on the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s home-building activities, passed 10-0. Speaker Hilbert’s HB 2425, which would align Oklahoma election dates more closely with Texas and move some elections to March, passed 9-2 after debate about turnout and accountability. HB 4440, requiring Medicaid work requirements to track federal law, passed 10-2 amid discussion of chronic unemployment and the limits of changing Medicaid expansion because it is in the Constitution. HJR 1087, a major proposal to restructure the T-SET tobacco settlement trust and redirect funds toward higher education and related uses, passed 12-0 after extensive debate over venture capital investing, public health spending, and whether the trust should be modernized.
The committee also took up several property-tax measures. HJR 1053 would create a revenue-neutral ad valorem framework, requiring local approval for increases beyond prior-year levels; it passed 9-2. HJR 1054 would exempt business inventory from ad valorem taxation, and after questions about scope and possible abuse it passed 9-2. HJR 1044 would lower the annual cap on growth in assessed value for homestead and agricultural property from 3% to 2%; it passed 9-2. HB 4145 would raise the homestead exemption from $1,000 to $7,000 and passed 9-1. HJR 1081 would freeze ad valorem taxes for qualifying seniors and passed 8-1. The committee also advanced HB 3891, a county commissioner pay bill, after title was struck and members discussed its impact on small counties; it passed 9-2.
Other measures included HB 1770, directing an elk population study by Oklahoma State University, which passed 11-0; HB 1675, requiring youth camps to complete site-specific hazardous assessments, which passed 11-0; HB 3627, allowing the State Committee of Blind Vendors to meet by video conference due to quorum issues, which passed 11-0; HB 3472, expanding tire-recycling fund eligibility, which passed 10-1; and HB 1225, barring changes to the biological sex designation on birth certificates, which passed 8-2 after debate over medical, legal, and equal-protection concerns. The committee also advanced HJR 1019, a heavily amended proposal concerning party nominations for general elections, after striking title and narrowing the scope to federal, state, and county races; it passed 8-1 with two not voting. HB 3462, updating plumbing licensing law and aligning exam standards with other trades, passed 9-0 after title was struck to accommodate further negotiations.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I was appointed public member of the State Bar Board of Trustees in 2020 by Governor Newsom, and reappointed
- I was just recently appointed in February, I think.
- She noted that the Board of Trustees includes appointments from the Governor, the Senate, the Assembly
- She noted that the Board of Trustees includes appointments from the Governor, the Senate, the Assembly
- This item is Governor's appointments not required to appear.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to State Bar appointments requiring testimony.
The committee heard from George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar, who described reforms made after the Girardi matter, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, backlog reduction measures, and staffing shortages tied to a vacancy rate and increased incoming complaints. Senators questioned him about safeguards against misconduct, the John Eastman disbarment case, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the use of AI in complaints and pleadings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance him to the full Senate.
The committee then heard from Laura Enderton Speed, nominated as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized restoring public trust, improving operations, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening discipline and admissions processes. Senators asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the ongoing audit and investigations related to the bar exam, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and plans for the future of the bar exam. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her nomination to the Senate floor. The meeting concluded with final votes on the earlier items, thanks to Senator Jones for his service on the committee, and adjournment to executive session after a cake presentation.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- PLEASE JOIN ME IN WELCOMING SENATOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JAY COLLINS. . JAMES UTHMEIER. .
- FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR A READING OF THE RESOLUTION MR.
- GOVERNOR DESANTIS I KNOW YOU HAVE A BIG DAY TODAY.
- AND AS YOU NOW, AS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED, THIS SUMMER TWO OF OUR OWN WERE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO
- THE REPORT CONTAINS 52 NAMES OF NOMINEES APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO VARIOUS STATE REGIONAL AND LOCAL
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Your committee recommends that the Senate confirm this appointment.
- In which the governor makes the following appointment: Mariana Padilla as Secretary of the Public Education
- for appointing you to sit in this secretarial position.
- There are individuals appointed by the Pro Tem, by the Speaker, and the Governor.
- In essence, Senate Joint Memorial 2 requests the governor to appoint a task force to study the needs
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So the bars, governor also by state and federal laws limiting its authority.
- Yeah, different perspective to to the board of governors you.
- they appoint the members of that committee.
- So are grievance committees are appointed for terms of up to 3 years?
- And so we do try to appoint people with with term with us.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- , this isn't an attack on our great Governor.
- , AND THOSE QUALITIES ARE GOING TO BE PUT FORWARD BECAUSE THE GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ARE ELECTED
- BUT NOW WE ARE HAVING SOMEONE WHO WAS ELECTED AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BUT NOT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
- BUT KIND OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, BUT NOT REALLY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, BE THE PERSON TO TALK THROUGH AND
- WE ELECT OUR GOVERNOR THE SAME WAY. AND THAT IS THE CASE.
Bills:
SB 2 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117 , SB 503 , SB 2 , HB 120 , HB 20 , HB 150 , HB 6 , HB 100 , HB 210 , HB 215 , HB 1393 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB 142 , HB 451 , HB 124 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It's one vote away from going to the governor. They wanted to have this recent case came up.
- And we also know that the governor had a big role.
- This is a proposal to increase the number to 9, have 4 members appointed by the governor, two members
- Well, again, if that particular appointee that vacated their position had been appointed by the governor
- , the next appointee would be appointed by the governor.
Committee:
Senate Rules
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SPEAKER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND THE CABINET OF FLORIDA. >> Rep. Perez: LET THEM BE RECEIVED.
- Sirois: I MOVE THE COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR THE JOINT SESSION IS ASSEMBLED AND READY
- GOVERNOR THAT JOINT SESSION IS ASSEMBLED AND READY TO RECEIVE HIS MESSAGE.
- PRESIDENT GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA. >> Ben Albritton: LET THE GOVERNOR BE RECEIVED. . >> Ben Albritton: MEMBERS
- THE GOVERNOR. >> Governor DeSantis: THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/9/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- by the governor.
- by the governor.
- You... ...suggest that an independent oversight monitor is appointed.
- Do you think should make that appointment? >> Why, Madam Chair?
- So they're all appointed by the executive branch, reporting to the executive branch.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Two - Wednesday, March 4 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What it will do is make sure that those who are appointed from the governor will be two from the city
- What it will do is make sure that those who are appointed from the governor will be two from the city
- , two from the county, and one. appointed from the governor will be two from the city, two from the county
- I know you and I discussed, you know, we had some heartburn over the governor being able to appoint five
- I know you and I discussed, you know, we had some heartburn over the governor being able to appoint five
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous day’s journal by a 122-0 vote, and numerous introductions of special guests, including Special Olympics participants, occupational therapy and social work students and professionals, teachers, social workers, local officials, and community groups visiting for Hill Day and other advocacy events. Members also made announcements about committee meetings before the chamber recessed until 2 p.m.
On the floor, House Bill 2974 was perfected and printed with little debate. Supporters said it would codify telehealth access in Missouri’s licensure reciprocity framework, helping seniors and rural residents continue to receive care. House Bill 2934, a bipartisan St. Louis convention center governance measure, also advanced after adoption of an amendment changing governor-appointed board seats to two city, two county, and one at-large member. The bill would merge existing entities managing the convention center and Dome, create a new board structure, and authorize a convention district tax framework and related financing rules; members discussed local control, revenue use, and the length of agreements under the bill.
House Bill 2057, a technical fix for Osage Beach entertainment district authority, was adopted and perfected and printed. Supporters said it corrects an error from a prior bill and would allow Osage Beach to create an entertainment district similar to those in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Branson to support tourism and economic development. The chamber also took up House Bill 1839 and related bills on age verification for pornographic websites. Proponents argued the measure is needed to protect minors from online pornography and exploitation, citing the Supreme Court’s upholding of a similar Texas law and Missouri’s existing attorney general enforcement efforts; opponents raised privacy, enforcement, and unintended-consequences concerns, including whether less-scrupulous sites could become more accessible. After a motion for the previous question, the House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed House Bill 1839 by a 104-16 vote with 20 present.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (03/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- From the governors regarding this as Rare Disease Day, and we got one this year from Governor Ayotte.
- "Right, so all of these individuals are appointed either by the governor or through the New Hampshire
- A response explained that all of these individuals are appointed either by the governor or through the
- either by the individuals are appointed either by the governor<01:33:28.840><c> um</c><01:33:29.080>
- I'm sure I wasn't appointed by the Hospital Association. We were appointed by the governor, yeah.
Summary:
The committee met on March 28 for a Health and Human Services Oversight Committee meeting, approved the draft minutes from February 21, and then received updates from DHHS on the sudden termination of about $80 million in federal COVID-era funding. Commissioner Lori Weaver and Trisha Tilly said the funding had been expected to continue through September 2026, but an email ending it immediately created a 15-month budget gap. They explained that most of the money supported public health work, especially epidemiology, laboratory capacity, data systems, community health workers, outbreak response, and some behavioral health supports. DHHS said it had notified contractors, was reassessing which activities could continue, and had managed to avoid layoffs for its 20 affected staff by shifting funding sources, though some contract lab staff had to leave and some work would stop or be put on hold. Senators and representatives asked about impacts on labs, staffing, and the state budget lapse, and DHHS said the water lab and testing supplies would be affected and that the department was trying to backfill where possible with other federal funds.
The committee then heard a maternal mortality report from the Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Alison Power and Caroline Naami explained that the MMRC reviews maternal deaths to identify contributing factors and make recommendations, and that it had completed one CDC grant and received another five years of funding. For 2023, the state recorded five pregnancy-associated deaths, including three from overdose, two from cardiovascular causes, and one homicide; the share of deaths related to substance use fell from 62.5% in 2022 to 40% in 2023. Over the 2019–2023 period, half of pregnancy-related deaths were due to overdose, most occurred postpartum, and many involved Medicaid recipients, transportation or financial barriers, and deaths at home. The committee said mental health and substance use remained the main drivers of maternal mortality, but that 79% of pregnancy-related deaths in the five-year aggregate were considered preventable.
Presenters highlighted recommendations and ongoing interventions, including expanding Medicaid coverage through one year postpartum, strengthening behavioral health access, partnering with the Department of Corrections on care for pregnant and postpartum women, and continuing clinical education through the Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network. Members asked why the maternal mortality rate had declined in recent years; staff said the 2021 spike was tied to the pandemic and that recent declines likely reflected both that spike and the impact of interventions, though the small number of cases makes trends hard to interpret. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1618 restructures the Military Affairs Commission membership by adding governor-appointed
- The amendment removes a governor-appointed member representing a federal land-use representative, increases
- by the governor from seven to six, adding the lieutenant governor as a board member who must serve as
- governor has appointed, and it would take effect January 31, 2026.
- For instance, Space Florida has had both the governor and, at times, the lieutenant governor there head
Summary:
The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission to add governor-appointed defense and industry experts, expand advisory participation, require more frequent meetings and reporting, and create a commission fund. The sponsor and a witness from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center said the bill would modernize Arizona’s approach to retaining and attracting military missions and defense-related business. After adopting a Gowan amendment, the committee voted 6-1 to give SB 1618 a do pass recommendation as amended.
The committee then heard SB 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar deployment of the Arizona National Guard into active combat without a congressional declaration of war. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized foreign wars. Opponents, including a retired National Guard officer, warned it could harm readiness, create tension with the Pentagon, and risk federal funding or missions. The committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1047 a do pass recommendation.
Next was SB 1474, which preempts state and local restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities, requires immigration-enforcement training, and, under amendment, requires county sheriffs to enter 287(g) agreements with ICE by January 1, 2027. The sponsor said the bill would improve cooperation and enforcement consistency, while opponents—religious leaders, public servants, and others—argued it would expand federal immigration enforcement, increase fear in communities, and burden local agencies with an unfunded mandate. After a lengthy and contentious debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1474 a do pass recommendation as amended.
Finally, the committee considered SB 1620, which changes Arizona Space Commission membership by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The commission chair said the changes would align Arizona with other states and improve structure and continuity. The bill passed 5-1 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard SB 1365, a strike-everything amendment removing the income cap for disabled veterans’ property tax exemption on a primary residence; members discussed whether very high-income veterans should still qualify, but agreed the bill would help disabled veterans. The committee adopted both amendments and gave SB 1365 a do pass recommendation.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the governor, they could come back to them. I have a bill.
- President, your Committee on Finance, having had under consideration the Governor's nomination to appoint
- President, your Committee on Finance, having had under consideration the Governor's nomination to appoint
- The Secretary is instructed to notify the Governor and the Secretary of State of the confirmations.
- The Secretary is instructed to notify the Governor and the Secretary of State of the confirmations.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I get an appointment to cattle ranch. I get an appointment to see Governor George Wallace.
- the governor.
- It's adding two members to the board and it's removing the governor from appointing the chair. ...removing
- the governor from appointing the chair.
- Okay, they're in favor of this section and not the appointment of the board. and not the appointment
Committee:
House Judiciary
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- If the board or council does not make an appointment within 60 days, the governor has 30 days to make
- an appointment from the county central committee's list.
- What is the appointment process for nonpartisan offices currently, if you know?
- I'm the director of your Washington within the office of the governor.
- In September 2025, the governor issued Executive Order 2506.
Bills:
HB2356 , HB2574 , HB2572 , HB2460 , HJR4212 , HB2631 , HB2333 , HB2462 , HB2419 , HB2176 , HB2491
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The last item for the Governor's appointments not required to appear is item 2E, David Galavis, as a
- I appreciate the opportunity to be here and for your consideration of my appointment.
- I love you all, and I appreciate your support. ...and for your consideration of my appointment.
- I'm grateful to Governor Gavin Newsom for the opportunity to serve in this role.
- The appointment has been approved to move to the full Senate floor for confirmation.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointments and routine agenda items by 4-0 votes, including Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Eddger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. The committee also approved bill referrals, a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 to be heard after the policy deadline, and floor acknowledgments.
The committee then heard the appointment of Clint Kellam as Director of the Department of Cannabis Control. Members focused heavily on cannabis regulation, especially illicit market activity, consumer education, labeling, and youth protection. Kellam said the department’s goal is to shift consumption from illicit to legal sources, not increase use, and described efforts such as the Real California Cannabis website, the required educational pamphlet for new users, inspections, and package review. Senators raised concerns about attractive-to-children packaging, high-dose beverages, and the need for tighter labeling rules; Kellam said the department is open to legislative changes, is working on an AI tool to help licensees review packaging, and uses recalls, citations, and administrative actions when products violate rules. He also described enforcement efforts against illegal cultivation and retail, including the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force and cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies. The committee voted 4-0 to advance the appointment.
The committee next heard Jennifer Osborne’s appointment as Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Osborne described her background in state administration and said she aims to remove barriers, improve systems, and support workplace safety, wage enforcement, workers’ compensation, and apprenticeship programs. Senators asked about PAGA enforcement, Cal/OSHA audit findings, backlogs, staffing shortages, and complaint handling. Osborne said DIR’s role in PAGA is limited, but the department is working on Cal/OSHA policy revisions, training, additional investigation staff, centralized intake, IT modernization, and possible use of outside administrative law judges to reduce delays. She also said the department is addressing vacancy and backlog issues through classification changes and new hiring strategies. Public commenters from employer groups and labor organizations spoke in support, and the committee approved the appointment 4-0 for full Senate confirmation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If there are no objections, I'd like to take up first on today's agenda: Governor's appointments not
- required to appear, starting with item 2C, the appointment of Frank Damrow, Jr., J.D., as a member of
- I appreciate the opportunity to be here and for your consideration of my appointment.
- I'm grateful to Governor Gavin Newsom for the opportunity to serve in this role.
- The appointment has been approved to move to the full Senate floor for confirmation.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several gubernatorial appointments and procedural items. It unanimously approved three appointments not required to appear: Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. The committee also approved bill referrals, a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 (Health) to be heard past the policy deadline, and floor acknowledgments, all by 4-0 votes.
The committee then heard testimony from Clint Kellam, nominee to lead the Department of Cannabis Control. Senators focused on illicit cannabis activity, consumer education, youth protection, labeling, and packaging that may be attractive to children. Kellam said the department’s goal is to shift consumption from illicit to legal sources, not increase use, and described efforts including the Real California Cannabis campaign, the SB 540 pamphlet, inspections, a package-review team, and an AI image analyzer for licensees. He also discussed enforcement against illicit cultivation, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and the department’s role in helping bring legal market compliance and access into balance. The committee voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate.
The committee next heard from Jennifer Osborne, nominee to direct the Department of Industrial Relations. Questions centered on Cal/OSHA audit findings, workplace safety, PAGA-related litigation, case backlogs, staffing shortages, and how her administrative background would help manage the department. Osborne said she would focus on fixing systemic issues, improving staffing and classification rules, modernizing IT systems, adding intake and investigative capacity, and addressing the Cal/OSHA audit recommendations. She also said DIR would continue working on worker safety, compensation, and apprenticeship programs, and would follow up on some questions about natural-disaster-related enforcement and backlog metrics. Public commenters from employer groups and labor organizations spoke in support, and the committee approved her appointment 4-0 for consideration by the full Senate.