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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 930 by Assembly Member Ward and an act relating to elections.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Good evening, Mr. Speaker.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Good evening, Mr. Speaker.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long Daily File with several guest introductions and floor speeches. Members recognized visiting student leaders, championship football teams from Tuolumne County, Alpha Kappa Alpha members at their Capitol day, and later a descendant of Wong Kim Ark. The chamber also adopted a procedural motion allowing certain members to host guests in the rear of the chamber.
Among the major policy items, AB 578 on food delivery platform refund practices passed 47-2, AB 344 on successor beer manufacturer definitions passed 61-0, AB 454 to make California’s migratory bird protections permanent passed 55-12 on the urgency clause, AB 482 updating the Table Grape Commission passed 64-1, AB 1237 to support transit access for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders passed 56-15 on the urgency clause, AB 738 on wildfire rebuild solar exemptions passed 42-2, AB 1460 on 340B pharmacy access for clinics passed 41-5, AB 750 on homeless shelter oversight passed 49-1, AB 1061 on housing in historic districts passed 41-13, AB 1523 on expanding mandatory mediation thresholds passed 65-0, and AB 316 on AI-related civil liability passed 56-0. AB 761 authorizing the Monterey-Salinas Transit District to seek a sales tax ballot measure passed 47-12.
The chamber also adopted several resolutions. AJR 3 urging protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid passed 53-2 after extensive debate that included criticism of federal cuts and counterarguments focused on state Medi-Cal policy and budget decisions. ACR 65 proclaiming California Tourism Month was adopted by voice vote after coauthors were added, and ACR 62 recognizing California Nonprofits Day was also adopted by voice vote with 65 coauthors. AJR 5 affirming birthright citizenship and opposing efforts to end it passed 58-1 after a lengthy, highly partisan debate centered on the 14th Amendment and the Wong Kim Ark precedent. The session also included passage of AB 571, a CEQA exemption for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon, which was presented as a long-running bipartisan effort to create a final resting place for Orange County veterans.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/15/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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- The bill narrowly and clarifies secured premises as on or within a private property boundary.
- Um, the bill narrowly and clarifies secured premises as on or within a private property boundary.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward. The motion passes. We will now move on to bill presentations.
- Assemblymember Ward, thank you, Madam Chair.
- Lee, aye, Ward. That measure. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much.
- Ward? That measure is out. Thank you. No, we won't.
- Ward? Ward, aye. AB 485? Ward? Aye. Ward, aye. Ward, aye. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee met on March 19, 2025, adopted its rules, and approved the consent calendar before hearing several bills. AB 538, by Assemblymember Berman, would require awarding bodies on public works projects to make a timely attempt to obtain certified payroll records from contractors when the public requests them, rather than simply saying they do not have the records. Supporters said it would clarify existing prevailing wage enforcement; county, city, special district, and housing groups opposed it over workload, privacy, and potential funding risks. The bill passed the committee on a do-pass recommendation to Appropriations.
The committee then heard AB 485, authored by Chair Ortega, which would direct state agencies to deny or renew business licenses for employers with outstanding wage theft judgments unless the judgments are satisfied or bonded. Supporters, including labor groups and a caregiver who described delayed recovery of unpaid wages, said the bill would give workers meaningful leverage to collect judgments. The California Hospital Association opposed it, warning that license action could threaten patient access to care. The bill passed on a do-pass recommendation to Appropriations.
AB 596, by Assemblymember McKinnor, would codify workers’ right to wear a face covering or respirator at work unless it creates a direct safety hazard. Supporters said the measure would protect workers from illness, wildfire smoke, and employer restrictions after prior Cal/OSHA protections expired; the Chamber of Commerce opposed it narrowly, asking for an exception where masks are infeasible for certain tasks. The committee supported the bill and sent it to Appropriations. The hearing concluded with the roll kept open for absent members and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward. Ward here. We have quorum. Thank you. We have a motion and a second. Any additional comments?
- Ward. Ward here. We have quorum. Thank you. We have a motion and a second. Any additional comments?
- Ward? Aye. Aye. Lee, aye. Ward, aye. That bill has four ayes, one no.
- Ward, aye. We'll keep that on call, and I'm sure it will get out.
- Ward: Aye. Al-A-Nez: No. Chen: No. Ward: Aye. I have four ayes and two noes. That measure is out.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By Assemblymember Ward, an act relating to housing. Assemblymember Ward, you are recognized.
- AB 368 by Assemblymember Ward, the clerk will read.
- Assemblymember Ward you are recognized. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
- Assemblymember Ward you are recognized. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , Ward, Ward, Wade, with Tangipa, Valencia, Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zbur, Mr.
- Escorted by Assembly Members Ward and Blanca Rubio is Rabbi Debra Marcus.
- Ward, you are recognized on the matter? Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- Assembly Bill 2089 by Assembly Member Ward, an act relating to taxation.
- Ward, you are recognized to open on the matter. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and opened with a prayer and pledge, then held a ceremonial observance for Jewish American Heritage Month. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel was presented with extensive remarks from members of multiple caucuses highlighting Jewish Californians’ contributions, the importance of solidarity amid rising antisemitism, and themes of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the chamber then recognized 14 honorees for their service in public life, philanthropy, media, faith leadership, education, and civic engagement.
The floor also featured guest introductions and a procedural vote on Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Borrero, which would add affordability as a required consideration in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the commission’s portfolio, create an office of broadband, and expand legislative appointments. The amendment was adopted. The Assembly then moved through a long third-reading file, passing measures including AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 employment law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on hearing-illness education, AB 2274 closing a loophole involving secrecy in trafficking cases, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a land exemption, AB 1956 prioritizing young men and boys in suicide prevention, and AB 2273 addressing prosecutorial handling of a local sexual abuse case.
Additional bills passed included AB 1809 extending job order contracting for school and community college districts, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding practice authority for advanced practice clinicians, AB 2055 updating vessel law, and AB 2059 narrowing CEQA vehicle-mile-traveled mitigation for certain rural highway projects. The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May 2026 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 11 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after a lengthy debate that included support from several caucuses and some disagreement over the resolution’s framing of current threats to LGBTQ+ communities.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Jan 28, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 7
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward, excused, Mr. Woodson, excused, Mr. Yamashita, Mr. Speaker, here.
- Ward, excused, Mr. Woodson, excused, Mr. Yamashita, Mr. Speaker, here.
- Ward, excused, Mr. Woodson, excused, Mr. Yamashita, Mr. Speaker, here. Nadine K.
- Ward, excused, Mr. Woodson, excused, Mr. Yamashita, Mr. Speaker, here. Daniel Holt, Mr.
- Ward, excused, Mr. Woodson, excused, Mr. Yamashita, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ward-Johnson.
- Ward Johnson. Representative Ward Johnson. Thank you, chairman.
- Ward-Johnson? No. Rep. Davis? No. Rep. Shopner? Aye.
- Rep Ward-Johnson? Aye. Rupp Davis. Rupp Shopner.
- Yes representative Ward-Johnson.
Bills:
HB232
Keywords:
disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 1739, Ward, clergy, held in committee.
- AB 1813, Ward, renewable electricity subscription programs, do pass.
- AB 1813, Ward, renewable electricity subscription programs, do pass.
- AB 2027, Ward, worker data prohibitions, held in committee. Thank you.
- AB 2027, Ward, worker data prohibitions, held in committee. AB 22, Ward, tax credit, local news.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I ran across... ...case of a handicapped ward in Texas.
- I had a two-year-old mental ward making $200,000 a month, and abuse and exploitation were happening,
- We're escaping, putting the ward at risk.
- Of course, I submitted a complaint regarding a ward living in their car for years to the SCJC.
- Basically, the SCJC chose to leave a ward at risk versus making a simple phone call.
Keywords:
judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority
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PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 24 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward. Thank you. Aye. Ward, Judy. Aye. Kim. Aye. Williams, Anthony H. I. Williams, Lindsay. Aye.
- For the purpose of introducing some guests, the Chair recognizes Senator Ward. Thank you, Mr.
- The Chair recognizes the presence of Senator Judy Ward and Senator Pisciottano.
- Ward, Judy, aye. Ward, Kim, Williams, Anthony H. Anthony H. Williams, Lindsay Williams? No. Yaw.
- Ward, Kim. Williams, Anthony H. No. No. The vote on final passage is yeas 27 and nays 23.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, received committee reports, and approved the prior day’s journal by a 50-0 vote. Several members were granted leaves of absence, and the chamber also took up a number of procedural motions, including re-referring Senate Bill 1212 to Appropriations and moving Senate Bill 911 from the table to the calendar. The Senate later recessed for committee meetings and party caucuses, then reconvened to continue floor action.
On the calendar, Senate Bill 1206 passed 50-0 after supporters said it would help Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by allowing manufacturers to pursue state licensure while federal FDA approval is pending, without weakening safety standards. Senate Bill 1273 passed 48-2; its sponsor said it would clarify that turnpike automated plate-reading data may be shared with investigators in missing or endangered persons cases, including Amber Alerts. Several other bills were either agreed to and re-referred to Appropriations or ordered over in their place, including House Bill 681, Senate Bills 1061, 1303, and 1355, and House Bill 1505 and 1667.
The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 326, where an amendment by Senator Mastriano was adopted and the resolution was then held over as amended. In executive session, the chamber returned several nominations to the governor, then confirmed a slate of gubernatorial nominations, including appointments to the Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Board, the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and several Pennsylvania Army National Guard promotions, by a 50-0 vote. The Senate additionally approved committee-reported bills from Appropriations and Health and Human Services, and signed House Bill 1344 in the presence of the Senate.
During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action on minimum wage legislation, noting Pennsylvania has not raised the wage since 2006 and pointing to House Bill 2189. Senator Dush delivered extended remarks on the nation’s founding and the religious views of Benjamin Franklin. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until June 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., unless recalled sooner.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ward. Yes. Representative Gilmore. Yes. Representative Bay. Yes.
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- Representative Ward. Yes. Representative Gilmore. Yes. Representative Bay. Yes.
- Representative Ward. Yes. Yes. Representative Ward. Yes. Representative<00:07:09.520><c> Gilmore.
- Representative Ward: No. Representative Gilmore: No. Representative Muirhead: No.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward, for being here.
- Ward.
- Ward, so we discussed standardized testing.
- Ward, thank you for being here.
- Ward, I did hear you, thank you for coming.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Jan 12th, 2026
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward. Ward here. Thank you.
- Ward, aye.
- We'll start with Assembly Member Ward.
- We'll start with Assembly Member Ward.
- Ward: I. committee who came and said, yes, this is important.
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee met and first took up AB 1091 on consent, which was approved without discussion. The committee then heard AB 647 by Assemblymember Gonzalez, a cleanup bill to last year’s AB 630. The author and supporters, including a representative for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, said the bill would clarify which local agencies in Los Angeles and Alameda counties may use the RV disposal pilot program and extend the sunset so the pilot can be implemented as intended. Opposition from the Western Center on Law and Poverty and others argued the measure was premature, could expand the program too broadly, and could harm unhoused people who rely on RVs as shelter. The committee responded that the bill was technical in nature and focused on clarifying agency authority and extending the sunset. AB 647 passed on a do-pass basis and was re-referred to Appropriations.
The committee then heard AB 1421, which would direct a study and information-gathering process on California’s long-term transportation funding options, including a possible road user charge or mileage-based system. The author said the bill is intended to create a transparent, research-driven process as gas tax revenues decline with the growth of fuel-efficient and zero-emission vehicles, and emphasized that it would not impose a new tax or fee. Supporters from Transportation California and a broad coalition of local government, labor, business, construction, and industry groups said the state faces a major funding shortfall and needs to plan now. Members raised questions about equity, rural drivers, double taxation, and whether any future revenue should be dedicated to transportation infrastructure. The author said the bill is meant to inform future decisions and committed to amendments to avoid double taxation concerns and to keep any new revenue focused on transportation infrastructure.
After discussion, AB 1421 passed the committee on a do-pass basis and was re-referred to Appropriations, with one member voting no and two not voting. The committee then held the roll open briefly for add-ons, closed the votes, and adjourned.
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Ward: Thank you for taking my question.
- Senator Ward for the committee. Senator Ward: Thank you, Madam President.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee and Joint Committee on the Arts May 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Chair Allen, Vice Chair Ward, and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Senator Allen, Assembly Member Ward.
- Good morning, Vice Chair Ward and members of the committee.
- Good morning, Vice Chair Ward and members of the committee.
- Senator Ward, thank you, Mr. Chair.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on how recent federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and the creative economy in California. Chair Ben Allen and Vice Chair Chris Ward opened by describing the hearing as a response to proposed and ongoing federal cuts to the NEA, NEH, IMLS, and public broadcasting, as well as grant terminations and leadership changes at cultural institutions. Several members emphasized the economic and civic importance of the arts, while one Republican member argued for greater ideological diversity in the arts and noted the loss of music programs in small schools.
Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA described the impact of federal policy on grants, jobs, and production. Harky said executive orders and the FY 2026 budget proposal threaten arts agencies and arts education, and that rescinded grants are causing hiring freezes, shutdowns, and losses for small organizations, especially in rural and underserved communities. Fisher focused on runaway film and television production, outdated tax rules, and the need for federal incentives, intellectual property protections, and action on AI and digital replicas. Members also discussed bipartisan support, the role of business and tourism partners, and the need to include more diverse voices in arts advocacy.
The second panel featured Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council. Noguchi said NEH funding was cut immediately, putting California Humanities’ grantmaking and documentary programs at risk and prompting consideration of litigation and possible state support. Lucas reported that IMLS funding for California libraries was briefly canceled but partly restored, though a budget gap remains. Purcell said the California Arts Council is still awaiting federal award language for state partnership funds, but NEA grant terminations and the proposed elimination of federal cultural agencies create major uncertainty; she also said the council is assessing the damage and tracking impacts on grantees. Members asked about measuring outcomes, AI’s threat to creative work, documentary funding losses, and possible state and national strategies to protect cultural institutions and jobs.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I'm Senator Ruth Ward, and I represent Senate District 8.
- Good morning, Chairwoman Ward.
- Thank you, Senator Ward.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward. Rubio. And Wilson. Assembly Member Ward, do you have a question or comment?
- Assembly Member Ward, do you have a question or comment?
- Ward: Aye. Wilson: ? The measure is out 6-0 for now.
- Second by Ward. Secretary, please call the roll.
- Ward? Aye. Rubio? Aye. Colosa? Aye. Ward? Aye. Wood? Aye. Wilson? Aye. Wilson, aye. Thank you.