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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Precinct in the Bronx.
- Senator Weik to explain her vote. Thank you, Mr. President. I rise to explain my vote.
- Senator Lanza to explain his vote.
- I vote no. I vote no. >> Senator Lanza to be recorded in the negative.
- You know, I'm voting for this bill. I voted for it before, and I'll continue to vote for it.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silent reflection, approval of the prior journal, and several ceremonial introductions. Senator Mayer welcomed students and alumni from the New York Alliance for Early College Pathways, highlighting early college opportunities for high school students. Senator Zellner introduced members of the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Union Local 282 and honored fallen Buffalo firefighter Jayson Arno, with remarks praising firefighters’ service and sacrifice.
The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 1489, commemorating the 182nd anniversary of Dominican Republic independence. Senator Sepúlveda presented the resolution and spoke about Dominican history, sovereignty, the Dominican diaspora in New York, and the role of Consul General Jesús Vásquez Martínez. Senators Jackson, Weber, Bailey, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the contributions of Dominican New Yorkers. The resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship.
The Senate next moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills on insurance, public health, education, social services, tax, penal law, and workers’ compensation. Several bills were approved by wide margins, including measures related to vaccination policy and education law; Senator Weik opposed the public health/vaccination bill, while Senator Mayer defended it as science-based. Senator Fernandez explained and secured passage of a workers’ compensation bill that would raise a pre-authorization threshold, clarify medical treatment guidelines, and restore access to out-of-network providers for injured workers.
The only contentious item was Calendar 117, a bill amending the Executive Law related to climate resilience and the Office of Resilience. Senator Walczyk offered an amendment to repeal the statewide cap-and-invest program, but the chair ruled it nongermane; the Senate upheld that ruling on a 21-aye vote. Senators Harckham, Borrello, Krueger, Lanza, Martins, and Gianaris spoke at length on climate policy, energy costs, and the bill’s merits. The bill ultimately passed 51-9. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Any objection to doing a roll call vote? Let's do one real quick, Senator... vote.
- It's not a bill that prevents anyone from voting.
- Votes were flipped from one candidate to another.
- It's way outside the specs for any of the precinct tabulators.
- that we're entrusting to count the votes are functioning properly.
Keywords:
SB245, public assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, Alabama Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Resources, eligibility verification, self-attestation, data matching, fraud prevention, improper payments, program integrity, benefit eligibility, income verification, residency verification, asset verification, electronic benefit transfer, EBT, cross-checks
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as a public service announcement, if you speed through his precinct, he will pull you over.
- If you want to vote it out today, I will not, I will not fight you on that. It's a great bill.
- And once again, I won't fight y'all, Chairman, if you want to vote it out today on the spot.
- Well, thank you very much. uh, we, I'm sure that everybody would like to vote it out, but, uh, unless
Bills:
HB205
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All of the bills from subcommittee will require a vote of the full committee to pass out of our committee
- That was just in my precinct.
- So, um, A couple of sessions ago, the legislator required voting equipment.
- On elections requiring early voting and polling places.
- in should have the option of staying there or moving to one they do have the ability to vote in.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm urging you to vote against another long weekend. Let's stay here and get to work.
- So, please join me and my colleagues up here not just voting no. Vote hell no. Thank you. Okay. Mr.
- And I just wanted to know Oh, if the body today voted down your motion, would we?
- This is a record vote required by the constitution. The clerk will ring the bell.
- So represent 100 voting aye. a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Big round of applause. Okay.
Summary:
The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm urging you to vote against another long weekend. Let's stay here and get to work.
- So, please join me and my colleagues up here not just voting no. Vote hell no. Thank you. Okay. Mr.
- And I just wanted to know Oh, if the body today voted down your motion, would we?
- This is a record vote required by the constitution. The clerk will ring the bell.
- So represent 100 voting aye. Is that all I have now? No, that was a session for you. Bye.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Chambers County Commissioner for Precinct 3.
- That have gone through that system and I appreciate it and I will happily vote in support of this.
- I'll let you decide, but if you decide to vote it out today, I'll be in support of that.
- if it does get a unanimous vote, and I close.
- Good afternoon, Mark Vodich, uh, constable of Precinct 3, and I'm in favor of the bill.
Bills:
HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832
Keywords:
affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Precinct 6, Place 1. Thank y'all so much for being here. It's a delight to celebrate you.
- This is a voice vote. All in favor say aye. All opposed say no. The ayes have it.
Bills:
SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
Summary:
The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Eli Torres, serving as a County Commissioner for Precinct 4, Hidalgo County, located in the heart
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lovely votes yes. Ms. Cool. Joan B. Lovely votes yes.
- Driscoll Jr. votes yes.
- And when a vote is taken, I ask that the vote be taken by the call of the ayes and nays.
- Brady votes yes. The Senator from Middlesex, Senator Barrett. Michael J. Barrett votes yes.
- Lydia Edwards votes yes. Oh, is anybody else?
Summary:
The Senate considered a series of amendments to a supplemental appropriations bill and related measures, with several adopted and several rejected or withdrawn. Early amendments on equitable approaches to public safety and a Holyoke local account clarification failed, while amendments providing $2.5 million for Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers technical assistance and expanding access to gender-affirming medications and mifepristone were adopted. The chamber also adopted a technical amendment on alternative protein grants, a clarification to ETF modernization, and an energy storage systems amendment. Other proposals on homeowner protections, La Casa funding, emergency contract reform, an energy dashboard, EV charging ratepayer impacts, hate crimes, distressed hospital payments, and task force membership were rejected or withdrawn.
A substantial portion of the debate focused on health care, food assistance, and public safety. Senators spoke in support of funding for community health centers, hospital relief, and EBT anti-skimming protections, including $15.5 million for chip-enabled EBT cards and related replacement-benefit support. One amendment to strengthen protections against impersonating federal officers was rejected, while another on professional protections was withdrawn after discussion of ballot address privacy and security concerns. The Senate also adopted amendments to continue prior appropriations for a North Shore food pantry and drought management efforts, and it later approved a sick leave bank for a Department of Mental Health employee.
The chamber then took up the fiscal year 2025 fair share supplemental budget conference report, which Ways and Means described as $1.39 billion in spending split between transportation and education, including MBTA improvements, Chapter 90 aid, regional transit authorities, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, higher education deferred maintenance, and career technical education capital grants. After a roll call, the bill passed, with one recorded negative vote. The Senate also adopted a separate Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to third reading before final passage. The session ended with adjournment motions and a moment of silence honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman and other victims of political violence, along with a memorial adjournment for firefighter Jeffrey DeSanchez.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I am Ellie Torres serving as the county commissioner for Precinct 4 Hidalgo County, located in the heart
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: TEA Audit Mar 19th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- So I am a former precinct chair for the Republican Party.
Keywords:
education funding, House Bill 5419, zero-based budgeting, public testimony, school safety, special education
Summary:
State Representative Gina Hinojosa and a group of parents and education advocates testified in support of House Bill 5419, a zero-based budgeting proposal aimed at reviewing Texas Education Agency spending and redirecting more public education dollars to classrooms. Hinojosa argued that public schools are being weakened by chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, delayed special education services, and inadequate school safety funding, and said the bill would help cut bureaucracy, vendor contracts, and other non-classroom spending in favor of teacher pay, safety, and special education.
Several witnesses, including self-identified Republicans and former GOP officials, backed the bill as a good-government measure and said they were crossing party lines because public schools need more direct investment. They criticized TEA growth, vendor contracts, public-private partnerships, and what they described as unfunded mandates from the state, including school safety requirements. One witness said rural districts are being forced into four-day school weeks, while others cited campus closures, deferred maintenance, and local tax increases tied to state funding shortfalls and recapture payments.
The discussion also focused on the need for a systematic review of TEA spending and the lack of a sunset review for the agency since before 2005. Hinojosa and others said increasing the basic allotment would help districts, reduce recapture pressures, and prevent local tax hikes. The exchange was primarily a public hearing and advocacy session; no vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We allowed school boards facing financial challenges to waive this requirement by a public vote.
- Okay, before I vote on the bill, Senator. But Senator West, what they...
- I think once we start voting, some others may run in. So I'm going to move it very slowly.
- So the 1365 will, I'm not asking him to vote on, and are we okay on 13?
- Vote on a contested calendar. Are there any objections? There are none. So ordered.
Bills:
SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939
Keywords:
memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And for an election commits an offense if the authority intentionally fails to provide an election precinct
- So with all of that, I ask that you vote no on HB 46. That's nice for your testimony.
- Seeing none and hearing none, the vote by testimony is closed.
- Of meetings to vote, as we'll do this week.
Keywords:
low-THC cannabis, dispensing organization, Texas Compassionate-Use Program, medical use, patient access, registration, healthcare, legislation, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, election supplies, ballots
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- committed his career. to protecting and serving the people of Live Oak County, earning the right to vote
- HB 1406 by Meza related to preferential voting in primary election.
- AB 1476 by Swanson relating to a ballot option not to not vote for any candidate or for the committee
- AB 1477 by Swanson relating to preparing and delivering precinct election returns increasing a criminal
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of bills: HB 2366, voting sentence; HB 2372, school board candidate electronic; HB 2375
- HB 2654, permanent early voting list. HB 2655, election committee. HB 2656, election committee.
- centers precinct voting; HCR 2017, property tax exemption primary; HCR 2019, firearms sales; SCR 2020
- Those in favor vote aye; those opposed vote nay.
- You've heard the motion of those in favor of vote aye. As opposed to vote nay.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer by Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced guests, including local officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the industry’s economic impact and the role of airports, aerospace, and aviation-related jobs in the state.
The clerk then recorded a large number of bills and resolutions for first and second reading, covering water and energy policy, education savings accounts and school choice, elections and campaign finance, veterans issues, public safety, housing, health care, immigration-related matters, and land and natural resources. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charter schools and empowerment scholarship accounts.
A lengthy portion of the meeting consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and Arizona. Many members condemned ICE tactics, described fear and harm in immigrant communities, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability; several requested or observed a moment of silence. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken during the transcript beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of course, you'd probably say, plans are great, but unless they're rehearsed, well, the enemy has a vote
- Two local volunteer fire departments in our precinct two county commissioner responded and they actually
- And same with the south side in Precinct 4.
- Precinct two is the whole northwestern, I mean, northeastern quadrant, and there's just no way. deputy
- would have been able to get to all the low water crossings in my precinct, let alone across the whole
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-11 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators will proceed to vote. Have all senators voted?
- Senators will proceed to vote. All senators voted.
- to vote?
- Senators will proceed to vote. All senators voted.
- Senators will proceed to vote. All senators voted.
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills.
The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously.
The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 31st, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, the enemy has a vote, don't they? So on your planning piece, and this is to.
- It would be detrimental. to have tomorrow, then we'll be voting on that tomorrow. Thank you.
- The Republican Party precinct chair was going door-to-door along the riverfront and and center point
- Precinct 2 is the whole northwestern I mean, northeastern quadrant, and there's just no way a deputy
- would have been able to get to all the low water crossings. in my precinct, let alone across the whole