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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The flags will be escorted to the rostrum by the Sergeant at Arms, Color Guard, Daniela Cruz, and Andrew
Keywords:
HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas
Summary:
The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. The chamber then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer, followed by approval of the previous day’s minutes without objection.
Under messages from the Senate, the clerk reported that the President had signed House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 and Resolution 8407. The Speaker then signed Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407. The House also agreed to treat the bills, memorials, and resolutions on the day’s introduction sheet as first-reading items and refer them to the appropriate committees.
No substantive debate or bill action occurred beyond these procedural steps. Representatives Ortiz-Self and Abbarno announced that the Democratic and Republican caucuses, respectively, would meet after adjournment. The House then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, October 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lead us on straight paths and guard us against our own willfulness.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- expensive, initial purchase of pads is expensive, but once you're there, you're flying and it's kind of coasting
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So our people tend to stay within the region and not kind of head off to a coast or to warmer temperatures
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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee Meeting Jun 23rd, 2026
Environment, Energy & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- As chair of the committee and in accordance with Senate rules, this committee is authorized to meet in
- Also around lines 58 to 59, reference curtailment authority.
- Also around lines 58 to 59 reference curtailment authority.
- As we move forward, this re-informed, utility will have the authority to curtail.
- He managed the entire East Coast.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on energy, public safety, and environmental cleanup. House Bill 455 would create a historic preservation license plate to raise funds and awareness for Delaware preservation efforts, and House Bill 471 would tighten rules and penalties for off-highway vehicles on shared private roads, with golf carts excluded. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 439, the Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act, would require clearer disclosures when selling electric mopeds and electric motorcycles so consumers understand classification, power, and licensing/insurance requirements. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 407, related to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act and brownfields, would shift funding for brownfield cleanup from the original realty transfer tax approach to a dedicated share of the hazardous substance cleanup fund and raise civil penalties for fraudulent acts. The committee also approved the June 18, 2026 minutes once quorum was reached.
Most of the meeting centered on House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 233, as amended, a large-load/data center bill intended to protect ratepayers from costs tied to massive new electricity users. The sponsor and Public Advocate said PJM’s warnings about a coming reliability backstop auction made it urgent to establish a Delaware framework now, requiring large energy users to sign utility agreements, cover their share of transmission, distribution, and capacity costs, and comply with curtailment and other protections. Supporters from environmental groups and some labor and business voices said the bill was needed to prevent cost shifts to households and small businesses, while opponents argued it was being rushed, could deter investment, and might unintentionally affect other industries; several asked for more time and clearer definitions. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee also took up House Bill 470, which would authorize Delmarva Power, with PSC approval, to build and operate utility-owned battery storage and spread costs across the customer base. The sponsor and Delmarva said the bill would improve reliability quickly and help avoid outages, while the chair expressed concern that the state had not yet fully studied whether utility-owned or competitively procured storage is the best model, noting a recent SEU storage study and broader policy questions. Supporters said utility storage could be deployed faster and help with peak shaving, while others urged a competitive process; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 470.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- On my motion, I move to voluntarily defer the request of the author of H.B. 1097.
- I'm also very proud to have co-authored this bill from the very beginning.
- Bear were willing to author this bill for us. It's a really good bill and so needed.
- Right, Red Paper, like you have authored this early on too.
- Can you pass a co-author? All right, we’ll pass a co-author sheet.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of bills, mostly from the Senate, covering military affairs, courts, veterans’ services, tobacco/vape regulation, and emergency alerts for missing persons with disabilities. Several measures were described as cleanup or modernization bills, including SB 317 adding the House and Senate military committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, SB 357 updating court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, SB 421 modernizing electronic records language, and SB 232 and HB 597 addressing judicial compensation and related funding/commission issues. The committee also heard SB 164, which would add public works employees to the definition of first responders, and SB 510, which would regulate certain licensed establishments that allow on-premises consumption of hemp/THC products and related age restrictions. These bills were generally presented as technical updates or alignment with existing practices, and the committee reported them favorably after brief questions and, in some cases, amendments.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 208, which revises Louisiana’s law on services provided to veterans after a prior version was struck down. Senator Kathy and LDVA representatives said the bill is intended to protect veterans from unaccredited “claim sharks” by limiting fees and creating state-level safeguards, while an opponent argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress and the pending appeal. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 34, which would create “Bryan’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities, including wireless alerts and responder training. Family members and disability advocates described fatal risks from elopement and drowning, and supporters said the bill would fill a gap between Amber and Silver Alerts; the committee moved the bill favorably. Another bill, HB 302, sought to restrict vape sales near schools; the sponsor and Alcohol and Tobacco Control discussed possible language changes, and public health testimony supported broader protections for youth. Several bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and HB 374-1, and the committee adjourned after reporting the remaining measures favorably.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- On my motion, I move to voluntarily defer to Questal Author HB 1097.
- I'm also very proud to have co-authored this bill from the very beginning.
- Bear were willing to author this bill for us. It's a really good bill and so needed.
- Right, Red Paper, like you have authored this early on too.
- Can you pass a co-author? All right, we'll pass a co-author sheet.
Keywords:
legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we can get a co-author sheet for this, please.
- And if we can get a co-author sheet for this, please. Chair Backelon, your bill, please.
- You know, I will always stand with y'all, and I'm proud to co-author this bill.
- No, I appreciate your very apparent support, and any co-authors would be appreciated as well.
- No, I appreciate your very apparent support, and any co-authors would be appreciated as well.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Committee met on March 25, 2026, and first voluntarily deferred HB 884. The committee then took up HB 806, which strengthens Louisiana’s hit-and-run laws by adding rapid notification procedures through law enforcement systems and clarifying investigative protocols. Vice Chair LaFleur and several family members of hit-and-run victims testified in strong support, describing the bill as a needed accountability and public-safety measure; it was adopted as amended and reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 143, which raises the per diem paid to sheriffs for housing state inmates in parish jails from $26.39 to $29.39 to match current appropriations practice. Sheriffs and committee members emphasized that local jails are underfunded and provide important programming and cost savings to the state; the bill was reported favorably.
The committee next approved several local or criminal justice measures. HB 93, which places the Lincoln Parish jury commission under the clerk or deputy clerk, was reported favorably without opposition. HB 166, which removes Vermilion Parish from the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, drew discussion about regional juvenile detention funding and representation, with members noting similar concerns from other parishes; it was reported favorably. HB 429, which adds theft or unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism and expands protections for energy facilities, received support from industry groups and law enforcement, with one opposition card filed; it was amended and reported favorably. HB 231, creating the crime of intentional evasion of service of process for certain court orders, especially protective orders, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from the sponsor and support from domestic violence and women’s advocacy groups.
The committee then advanced a package of bills by Chairwoman Villio aimed at protecting minors and addressing impaired driving. HB 58 and its companion constitutional amendment HB 51 would restrict post-conviction bail for offenders convicted of aggravated offenses against minors; the Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the measures, while the Southern Poverty Law Center opposed them, and both measures were reported favorably. HB 69 would make it a misdemeanor to tamper with or circumvent court-ordered ignition interlock requirements while on probation or otherwise required by law, and HB 82 would increase penalties for repeat DWI offenders with prior serious injury or death-related convictions; both were supported by prosecutors, police, sheriffs, and MADD, amended where needed, and reported favorably. The committee adjourned after completing action on the listed bills.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The flags will be escorted to the rostrum by the Sergeant at Arms, Color Guard, Daniela Cruz, and Andrew
Keywords:
HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- The Senate set guard rails with uneven.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pray for their troops as well, that you would also guard and keep them safe.
- Army National Guard.
- He never forgot that his authority came from the people, the people of this state.
- up a debate on that, as we would normally do in a Committee of the Whole, so we'll recognize the author
- States do not have the authority to create parallel immigration enforcement systems, and doing so invites
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and a series of guest introductions, including the day’s Doctor of the Day and many school board members and students visiting for Arizona School Board Association Advocacy Day. Members repeatedly highlighted concerns about school facilities funding and welcomed local education leaders from across the state. The chamber then moved through attendance, committee assignments, and a large number of Senate and House bill readings and referrals.
A major portion of the day was spent in Committee of the Whole considering numerous bills and amendments. Among the most notable was SCR 1054, a memorial resolution honoring former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, which was unanimously adopted after remarks praising his public service and consumer-protection work. The House also considered HB 2728 on Department of Economic Security continuation and policy changes; after divided-question debate and a recorded division vote, the amended bill received a do-pass recommendation by 32-25. Other bills receiving do-pass recommendations in committee included measures on school safety center funding and governance (HB 2142), school board training (HB 2379), HOA disclosure reforms (HB 2397), credit freezes for foster youth (HB 2321), and several health and human services and judiciary measures.
The House then took up third-reading votes on several bills. HB 2053, appropriating money to the Department of Water Resources, passed 32-24; HB 2175, on sentencing, failed 25-31; HB 2327, on records confidentiality, passed 54-2; HB 2416, appropriating money to the Department of Public Safety, passed 33-23 after debate over immigration enforcement funding; HB 2492, relating to urban growth boundaries and initiative/referendum effects, failed 27-29; and HB 2805, making school board races partisan, passed 31-25 despite strong opposition from members who argued school boards should remain nonpartisan. The transcript ends with the House continuing through additional business and votes.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 21st, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- You've authorized that contact, correct? So the bill would not apply to that.
- My question is for the author, Representative Glorioso, so, um...
- For the author, Representative Glorioso, I'm a data person.
- And it is plenary authority.
- And particularly when you are looking at rates, the commission has plenary authority.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 267, which would change the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors by adjusting appointment qualifications, term limits, and nomination procedures. Vice Chair Thomas explained the bill was meant to address the lack of nominations from existing entities and to allow the governor more flexibility, especially in smaller districts. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported HB 267 favorably.
The committee then considered House Bill 478 on utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill, as amended, requires utilities to clearly label reimbursements on customer bills and sets a deadline for issuing refunds. After discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee changed the reimbursement timeline from 45 days to 90 days and clarified that the bill would not interfere with larger settlement or regulatory credits. HB 478 was then reported favorably as amended.
The longest discussion centered on House Bill 924, a consumer protection measure aimed at contractors who solicit residential property owners after declared disasters. The author said the bill was intended to curb predatory storm-chasing and fraudulent insurance-related practices, while still allowing emergency mitigation work. The committee adopted technical amendments and then a conceptual amendment shortening the catastrophe response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split: the Insurance Commissioner and some roofing industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to deter fraud, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses, limit legitimate door-to-door work, and not solve enforcement problems. The bill remained under consideration after extensive testimony and public comment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House judiciary committee hears HF768 2/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- They've been authorized in legislation that was passed last year to do this.
- They've been authorized in legislation that was passed last year to do this.
- They've been authorized in legislation that was passed last year to do this.
- They've been authorized in legislation that was passed last year to do this.
- And it does concern me that not all guarding against that thing happening.
Summary:
House File 768, sponsored by Vice Chair Hudson, was heard with an author’s amendment (A4) adopted to remove a technical section and put the bill in the intended form. Hudson described the bill as a response to concerns about government monitoring of protected speech, saying it would bar the Minnesota Department of Human Rights from creating or maintaining a database of constitutionally protected speech while preserving the department’s ability to investigate actual discrimination, harassment, threats, or illegal conduct. He emphasized First Amendment protections and argued the state should not track speech simply because it is controversial or unpopular.
The main testimony in support came from Ran Lee of Americans for Prosperity, who echoed the free-speech concerns and said databases of bias incidents can capture lawful speech and create a chilling effect. Representative Rest said she generally supported the free-speech goal but wanted to preserve the Department of Human Rights’ ability to produce biennial reports and analyze de-identified trend data on civil rights incidents, including emerging threats or hateful rhetoric, so lawmakers can respond to patterns without recording individuals’ protected speech. Representative Curran raised concerns that speech trends can relate to public safety and argued that attacks on human rights often begin as speech.
Hudson responded that the Department of Human Rights is not a law enforcement agency and that the bill would not impede criminal investigations. He argued that trying to monitor “trends in thought” would be constitutionally problematic and produce unreliable data, and he distinguished protected speech from criminal conduct. Representative Feist said the department’s existing report already uses aggregate, non-investigative data and suggested there may be room to refine the bill’s language. The bill was laid over for further consideration, with Hudson indicating he was open to continued discussion and possible language changes.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The flags will be escorted to the rostrum by the Sergeant-at-Arms Color Guard, Arnav Goswamy, and Sapphire
Summary:
The House convened, the roll was called, and a quorum was declared present. Members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance and heard an opening prayer from Rabbi Emeritus Bruce Cadden of Temple Beth El in Tacoma, who spoke about avoiding “narrow places” such as narrow-mindedness and narrow-heartedness and encouraged compassion, hope, and courage.
The chamber approved the previous day’s minutes without objection and agreed to treat the bills, memorials, and resolutions on the introduction sheet as first reading items referred to the designated committees. House Bill 2565 was also re-referred from the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee to the Appropriations Committee without objection.
The Speaker recognized guests from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region delegation, including Member of Parliament Parm Baines and Saskatchewan MLA Travis Kiesig, as well as members of the University of Washington women’s soccer team. No floor debate or votes on substantive legislation occurred. Both caucuses announced they would meet immediately after adjournment, and the House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 22nd.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The flags will be escorted to the rostrum by the Sergeant-at-Arms Color Guard, Arnav Goswamy, and Sapphire
Summary:
The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. The chamber then observed the Pledge of Allegiance and heard an opening prayer from Rabbi Emeritus Bruce Cadden of Temple Beth El in Tacoma, who spoke about avoiding “narrow” places in life and working together with hope and compassion.
After approving the prior day’s minutes, the House agreed to first reading and referral of bills, memorials, and resolutions listed on the introduction sheet. Members also approved re-referring House Bill 2565 from the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee to the Appropriations Committee.
The Speaker recognized guests from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Delegation, including Member of Parliament Parm Baines and Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly member Travis Kiesig, as well as members of the University of Washington women’s soccer team, whose teammate Mia Hammett had been honored in House Resolution 4666. The Democratic and Republican caucuses announced they would meet immediately after adjournment, and the House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 22nd.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Guard the paths of justice and preserve the integrity of the steps of the faithful.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, authorizing them to assess any claims during fiscal year 26-27 if the total of all current
- she stormed to the waiting room in front of my wife and daughters and loudly exclaimed to security guard
- This allows licensed providers to dispose of them after a specific time frame if no legally authorized
- The bill authorizes proper destruction of seized illegal machines and strengthens enforcement tools for
- Senator Massullo: This eliminates the Environmental Regulatory Commission rulemaking authority directly
Keywords:
funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not the author.
- You've authorized that contact, correct? So the bill would not apply to that.
- My question is for the author, Representative Glorioso. I'm a data person.
- And it is plenary authority.
- And particularly when you are looking at rates, the commission has plenary authority.
Keywords:
home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to thank the author for this piece of legislation.
- I also wanted to see if I could add myself as a co-author.
- Well, thank you so much to the members for joining on as co-authors and a joint author.
- Well, thank you so much, and the members for joining on as co-authors and a joint author.
- I just had a question to the author and maybe a consideration.
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills focused largely on alcohol licensing, nonprofit funding, tribal grants, public transparency, and tobacco policy. AB 342 (Haney) would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with extended last-call hours on certain days; supporters argued it would boost tourism, nightlife, and major-event readiness, while opponents warned of alcohol-related harms and public safety risks. AB 684 (Patel) would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to open-meeting requirements, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and allow schools time to adjust. AB 1008 (Addis) would authorize up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to meet tourism demand, and AB 1039 (Hart) would require state agencies to offer advance payments on new nonprofit grants and contracts, which supporters said would help cash-strapped nonprofits deliver services. AB 221 (Ramos) would revise the Tribal Nation Grant Fund to provide more predictable annual distributions to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and it drew broad support from tribal representatives and others. AB 795 (Jeff Gonzalez) would create a California commission for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, with supporters describing it as a privately funded, nonpartisan planning body. AB 828/AB 28 (Mark Gonzalez, as referenced in the transcript) would expand neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce costs and support restaurant recovery, and AB 1246 (Hoover) would increase craft distillers’ direct sales limits and address barrel-storage rules; both were supported as small-business measures. AB 1428 (Ta) would require reporting of all surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 (Ortega) would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies, with strong public health support. Several bills were voted out on motions to Appropriations, some with amendments, while others were held or left on call until quorum was established; the committee also adopted a consent calendar and left rolls open for absent members on multiple measures.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, to be helpful to the author is the reason why I asked that question, and I'm sure the author will
- We thank the author.
- We'll come back now to the author. Yeah, so we'll come back now to the author in just a moment.
- So please call the authors. Authors.
- We do have an author. The consent calendar remains on call. We do have an author.