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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- From a governor’s standpoint, this is careful, restrained lawmaking.
- It has no…” “From a governor’s standpoint, this is careful, restrained lawmaking.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 1364 would raise from $5,000 to $15,000 the gross revenue thresholds for charitable and nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without a gambling license, and would also raise related local tax thresholds; supporters said it is an inflation adjustment that helps volunteer nonprofits, while no opposition was heard before the hearing closed. HB 2632 would replace most uses of “alien” in state law with “non-citizen,” with exceptions for federal-law requirements and non-human uses; the sponsor described it as a dignity and accuracy measure rooted in refugee experience, while supporters and opponents debated whether it is respectful and clearer or instead unnecessary and potentially confusing. HB 2447 would designate the blunt-nosed six-gill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from the sponsor, children, marine advocates, and scientists emphasized education, conservation, Puget Sound ecology, and local pride, and the hearing closed without opposition testimony. HB 2637 would exempt certain personal information from Public Records Act disclosure, including age, address, birthplace, precise location data, government identifiers, and consumer utility data; supporters framed it as privacy and safety protection, while opponents argued it would reduce transparency and could interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. HB 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions for concealed pistol licenses and permit-to-purchase firearm applications, was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2401, establishing the Boys and Men’s Commission, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote, with some members supporting the concept but expressing concern about funding. HB 2574, which addresses removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots and related vote-count procedures, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote after members discussed the need to clarify election procedures in rare cases. The committee deferred action on HB 2520.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- I continue to be hung up on this theme of why we are so interested in inserting ourselves as lawmakers
- continue to be hung up on this this theme of why why we are so interested in inserting ourselves as lawmakers
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing, workers' compensation, occupational disease, firefighters, fire investigators, law enforcement officers, first responders, heart disease, cardiac conditions, respiratory disease, cancer presumption
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, the 30's agencies that followed any recommendations for us is a >> lawmakers, Mr.
- It's a great reminder to us as lawmakers as we talk to our residents back home and talk to our industry
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- and August bodies have not condemned any of these attacks publicly, and in our conversations, many lawmakers
- I’ve gone to, I’ve talked to lawmakers, I’ve talked to media, I’ve talked to people trying to explain
Summary:
The committee met to hear seven Senate bills, first approving two consent items, SB 352 and SB 804, on motions to do pass to Appropriations. SB 542 (Limón) would require public notice and comment before issuing a financial responsibility certificate for an oil pipeline and require hydrostatic testing before restarting pipelines idle for five years or more; it was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity and passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. SB 616 (Rubio) would create an independent community hardening commission within the Department of Insurance to coordinate wildfire mitigation and insurance-related recommendations; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and several local and industry groups, while water agencies, special districts, and the building industry raised concerns about water infrastructure standards, and it passed on a due-pass motion to Insurance. SB 429 (Cortese), which would establish a public wildfire catastrophe model and related university-based research and education program, received support from the Department of Insurance and outside groups and passed as amended to Appropriations.
SB 256 (Perez) would strengthen wildfire mitigation and emergency response by expanding planning, improving PSPS communication, requiring utility coordination with emergency centers, and directing removal of permanently abandoned electrical facilities; utilities and business groups were generally neutral after amendments, while the author emphasized the bill’s connection to recent wildfire losses, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 509 (Caballero) would require specialized training for local law enforcement on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities; it received support from the California Police Chiefs Association and immigrant-rights advocates, but drew extensive opposition from Hindu and civil-rights organizations concerned about bias, implementation, and First Amendment issues. Committee members discussed amendments to clarify cultural competency, diversity, and constitutional protections, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. After the hearing, the committee took final roll-call votes on the bills, with the consent items and SB 429, SB 256, and SB 509 moving forward, while SB 542 and SB 616 were also reported out on earlier motions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The only way lawmakers currently see detailed data is often by filing specific requests.
- Routine transparency hides patterns and information that we as lawmakers need to effectively oversee
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
mental health, women's health, county jail, depression screening, criminal justice, inmate release, identification certificate, Texas Department of Corrections, personal identification, driver's license, state law, reentry services, nondisclosure, criminal history, criminal defendants, community supervision, misdemeanors, felonies, rehabilitation, hearsay
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
Transcript Highlights:
- We urge lawmakers to consider bold, clear, and targeted legislation that can change that.
- through policy and lawmaking because enforcement through litigation has not worked. the need to move
Keywords:
antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights
Summary:
The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So the current funding process allows lawmakers to allocate resources based on the evolving needs of
- And what I mean by that is the legislation, the legislature appropriates and silos, meaning that lawmakers
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THIS RIGHT EXISTS THERE SHOULD ENSURE LAWMAKERS TO ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE, THE PEOPLE
- INSTEAD OF RESPECTING THE SACRED DEMOCRATIC PROCESS, STATE LAWMAKERS LAUNCHED A SYSTEMATIC ATTACK ON
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I read in the newspaper this morning that Dustin Manwaring is a key lawmaker, so I'm going to support
Committee:
House State Affairs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Four - Tuesday, January 13 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to join us, so I'd love the body to welcome her as she gets to experience what it's like to be a lawmaker
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion in Minnesota Schools: A new working group evaluates the procedure Aug 15th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- schools can use them in emergency situations, but just behind me, behind these doors, a group of lawmakers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And because these markets are anonymous, you don't know if lawmakers are participating or some or a spouse
- of a lawmaker are participating and they have inside information.
- are participating or know if lawmakers are participating or some<01:24:01.840><c> or</c><01:24:02.080
- </c><01:24:02.320><c> spouse</c><01:24:02.639><c> of</c><01:24:02.800><c> a</c><01:24:02.880><c> lawmaker
- </c><01:24:03.520><c> are</c> some or a spouse of a lawmaker are some or a spouse of a lawmaker are participating
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- would you consider those things a lot more important in terms of what we should be addressing as lawmakers
- say this is a priority for us as say this is a priority for us as lawmakers?
- :40:53.359><c> rise</c><00:40:53.680><c> up</c><00:40:53.920><c> to</c><00:40:54.160><c> the</c> lawmakers
- Why does this rise up to the lawmakers?
- lawmakers? lawmakers?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/03/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- You might be shocked as a lawmaker. However, I wasn't surprised.
- You might be shocked as a lawmaker. However, I wasn't surprised.
- It is time, as lawmakers, you have the unique power to make Minnesota safer and the ability to protect
- As lawmakers, you hold the power to make Minnesota safer, not only for all Minnesotans but in particular
- Lawmakers, you hold the power to make Minnesota safer, not only for all Minnesotans but in particular
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As lawmakers, advocates, and community partners, it is our responsibility to ensure that the justice
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- But in 2018, I went from an advocate chasing lawmakers in the halls to a member I don't know. 2018, I
- went from an advocate chasing lawmakers in the halls to a member right here on the house floor.
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended consequences while maintaining the bill's
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended.
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended consequences while maintaining the bill's
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement guests, a Spina Bifida Week presentation, and a salute to the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot team. The chamber then adopted the special order report and moved to floor consideration of Senate bills.
Members passed several bills unanimously or near-unanimously after brief debate and, in some cases, floor amendments. CS/SB 590 clarified that changes to the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters of child abuse apply prospectively and passed 111-0. SB 418 required law enforcement autism-interaction training and allowed the blue-envelope program to be offered in electronic or physical form; it passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 addressed NICA’s actuarial soundness and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 expanded the Linking Industry to Nursing Education fund to broader health science programs and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 set baseline standards for memory care providers and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1030 revised recovery residence rules, including MAT-related provisions, and passed 168-0. CS/CS/SB 178 changed FHSAA rules so school coaches may use limited personal funds for student welfare with parent consent and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 422 barred use of ADS-B data for airport billing and passed 108-2. CS/CS/SB 598 modernized funeral, cemetery, and consumer services licensing and passed 111-0.
The House also considered CS/CS/SB 1134, a controversial bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related official actions and contracting. Sponsor Rep. Black described broad prohibitions with numerous exceptions, while members asked about effects on observances, special events, parade participation, and local economic-vitality offices. Rep. Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing vague prongs, arguing the language was ambiguous and could chill local government action; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended. The chamber then moved into farewell remarks, including an extended address from Rep. Eskamani reflecting on her service, family, staff, constituents, and policy priorities, followed by remarks from the Speaker praising her energy and preparation. Rep. Overdorf also delivered farewell remarks highlighting his work on environmental policy, human trafficking, development regulation, property rights, and property taxes, with the Speaker commending his contributions.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But in 2018, I went from an advocate chasing lawmakers in the halls to a member I don't know. 2018, I
- went from an advocate chasing lawmakers in the halls to a member right here on the house floor.
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended consequences while maintaining the bill's
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended.
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended consequences while maintaining the bill's
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures.
Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0.
The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But in 2018, I went from an advocate chasing lawmakers in the halls to a member I don't know. 2018, I
- went from an advocate chasing lawmakers in the halls to a member right here on the house floor.
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended consequences while maintaining the bill's
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended.
- By narrowing the definition, lawmakers can avoid unintended consequences while maintaining the bill's
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- year would provide some much-needed time for businesses to prepare, refine their guidance, and for lawmakers
- year would provide some much-needed time for businesses to prepare, refine their guidance, and for lawmakers
- year would provide some much-needed time for businesses to prepare, refine their guidance, and for lawmakers
- year would provide some much-needed time for businesses to prepare, refine their guidance, and for lawmakers
- year would provide some much-needed time for businesses to prepare, refine their guidance, and for lawmakers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/12/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And so in Minnesota we should do what we do best, which is grassroots government, where lawmakers are
- which is Grassroots<00:54:29.839><c> government</c><00:54:30.640><c> where</c><00:54:31.119><c> lawmakers
- </c> Grassroots government where lawmakers Grassroots government where lawmakers are<00:54:31.920><c>
- then it's like, what is this shame about making people have to disclose that they're talking to lawmakers