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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:
- President, that at the local level, when there's a ballot question, a ballot initiative, that it not
- Municipal ballot question committees do not report the same way we do in our own campaigns or state ballot
- Municipal ballot question committees do not report the same way we do in our own campaigns or state ballot
- This ballot initiative, and at this moment where we're dealing with potentially 12 ballot initiatives
- support a ballot question... ...by two separate ballot question committees, one to support a ballot
Summary:
The Senate considered a campaign finance and ballot question transparency bill, taking up a series of amendments. Several amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on safety-based redactions, standardized valuation/liability reporting, higher contribution limits, municipal ballot question reporting, tax-exempt entities in ballot campaigns, and post-election audits for all statewide elections. Amendments by Senators Rausch and DiDomenico were adopted, including late contribution reporting and retroactive reporting with an emergency preamble. Senator Feingold’s amendment to prohibit pay-per-signature arrangements for petition gathering was also adopted after a roll call vote. The bill, Senate No. 2898, An Act improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees, was then passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 vote.
The Senate next took up Senate No. 2903, An Act honoring Blue Star families, which would provide specialty license plates at no charge to the parent, child, or spouse of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing the sacrifice of officers and their families, including the recent funeral of Officer Stephen LaPorteur. The bill was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed by a 38-0 vote.
The chamber also approved several committee extension orders. These extended deadlines for the Committees on Aging and Independence, Education, Public Service, and Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, with members noting the limited number of bills and the need for additional time to complete review, cost analysis, or respond to commission reports. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., dispensed with printing a calendar, and adjourned in memory of Stuart H. Altman.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- or register, obtain your ballot, and cast your ballot.
- ballot in.
- ballot in.
- They're standing in line waiting to get their ballot and taking their ballot to the ballot box, to the
- ballot to the bo ballot and taking their ballot to the bo to<01:57:10.159>
the <01:57:10.239><
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/04/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- when registering for an absentee ballot when registering for an absentee ballot um<00:03:54.519>
- using an absentee ballot.
- using an absentee ballot.
- using an absentee ballot.
- <01:18:30.159>
and ballot they complete their ballot and ballot they complete their ballot
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- , placing them into the absentee ballot return envelopes, and then the counting of those ballots that
- They filled those ballots out. They marked them. They cast their ballots.
- You had eligible voters who were given ballots, allowed to vote, and their ballots were lost.
- whose uh ballots have been thrown away. whose uh ballots have been thrown away.
- These ballots were in fact put into the ballot box, as we heard Mr. Zol say.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 071 Mar 25th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- up on the ballot. up on the ballot.
- at the ballot box? at the ballot box?
- ballot title and a deceptive ballot ballot title and a deceptive ballot description<02:33:16.080
- ballot accessessibility and ballot that ballot accessessibility and ballot language<03:53:21.600>
- just the language of the ballot measure. just the language of the ballot measure.
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved through announcements and committee scheduling notices. Members recognized visiting groups, including the Adams 12 girls wrestling team and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, and several representatives announced upcoming committee hearings on bills including House Bill 1317, House Bill 1225, House Bill 1322, Senate Bill 18, and others. The chamber also took a short recess while another committee was meeting.
On third reading, the House first laid over Senate Bill 43 until the next day, then considered House Bill 1339, which changes the voluntary legal holiday name on March 31 from Caesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day. Supporters said the bill recognizes farmworkers and survivors and reflects recent allegations involving Cesar Chavez; the bill passed 64-0 with one excused. The House then adopted House Bill 1214 on controlled substances licensing (43-21), House Bill 1242 on interlock restricted licenses for impaired drivers (56-8), House Bill 1260 on childcare assistance programs (63-1), House Bill 1188 on securities regulation sunset continuation (43-21), House Bill 106 on designating state higher education institutions as thriving institutions (43-2), House Bill 1197 on the vessel registration program (55-10), and House Bill 1269 on transit access (43-2).
The chamber also agreed to make House Bill 1320, Senate Bill 118, House Bill 1195, Senate Bill 88, and House Bill 1304 special orders later that morning. After that, the House resolved into committee of the whole for House Bill 1320, which concerns statutory requirements for ballot title language and accessible language for ballot titles. Representative Luck offered amendment L004 to let proponents of citizen initiatives submit a draft title that would be presumed sufficient unless the title board needed to modify it to meet constitutional and statutory duties. Luck and Bradley argued the change would reduce bias and treat citizen initiatives more fairly compared with legislator-driven measures, while preserving clarity and readability in ballot language. The transcript cuts off before final action on the amendment or bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/15/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
CA
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Jun 1st, 2025 at 03:03 pm
Legislative Operations and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- It's sort of a misleading change; you're changing provisional ballots and conditional ballots.
- You're changing provisional ballots and conditional ballots, and that's confusing.
- ballots.
- You're changing provisional ballots and conditional ballots, and that's confusing.
- ballots.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To protect the evidentiary use of those ballots, existing state law is clear that these ballots should
- In April, he told the press that he would gladly seize ballots again, including the ballot Forever.
- In April, he told the press that he would gladly seize ballots again, including the ballot In April,
- he told the press that he would gladly seize ballots again, including the ballot from the June primary
- , where he is on the ballot himself.
Summary:
The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard one item, Senate Bill 73 by Senator Cervantes, and took up committee and Elections Committee amendments. The bill was described as strengthening protections against interference in elections by extending restrictions to military personnel at polling places, protecting the chain of custody of voted ballots, and limiting law enforcement access to voting machines and voter rosters without a court order. The chair explained that the committee amendments would remove certain criminal penalties for peace officers, restore a uniform requirement for some polling-place personnel, and clarify the effect of objections by the Secretary of State or Attorney General.
The author and supporters, including API Force and CHIRLA, argued the bill was needed to respond to threats of intimidation and election interference, citing concerns about armed personnel at polling places and the Riverside County sheriff’s seizure of ballots. Supporters said the measure would protect voters, especially immigrant communities and in-person voters, and preserve confidence in election administration. Opposition from the California State Sheriffs’ Association and CALA argued the bill was vague, could hinder lawful criminal investigations, and improperly restrict law enforcement and federal election oversight.
After closing remarks, the committee voted to pass SB 73 as amended to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The vote was 6-1, with one member not voting. The chair and another member recommended an aye, while one member voted no.
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:04:18.560>
initiative that does not allow a ballot initiative that does not allow a ballot - ,<00:10:42.720>
it put an alternative on the ballot, it put an alternative on the ballot, - and it's an actual ballot after they show their voter ID or after they show their ballot ID.
- <00:14:31.360>
after ballot and it's an actual ballot after ballot and it's an actual ballot - ID uh they will cast show their ballot ID uh they will cast their<00:14:36.160>
ballot <00:14:
Summary:
The committee took up several election- and ethics-related measures. First, it considered SB 2589, which would require campaign finance reports to be filed online through the Secretary of State’s filing system, with the system voluntary until February 1, 2028. The bill was explained as a continuation of prior campaign finance reform efforts, and after brief discussion it received a title-sufficient do-pass motion and was reported out.
The committee then discussed a constitutional amendment vehicle for ballot initiatives, described as allowing citizens to place measures on the ballot through petitions equal to 10% of active registered voters, with limits on signatures from any one congressional district, a prohibition on initiatives depriving any human being of the right to life, and a 60% vote requirement for initiatives dealing substantially with state revenue or expenses. Members raised concerns about severability, the legislature’s ability to later amend initiative statutes, and whether an alternative measure on the ballot was too confusing. The committee adopted the committee substitute and reported the measure out, then also advanced SB 2919, a shell bill bringing forward the code sections needed to implement ballot initiative changes if the main measure passes.
Finally, the committee considered a bill to revise in-person absentee voting procedures by eliminating absentee ballot envelopes and having voters cast ballots directly into an OMR machine after showing ID, with the machine rejecting errors and preserving ballot secrecy. The sponsor said the proposal was intended to make the process smoother and more secure for circuit clerks, and noted possible additional excuses for in-person absentee voting, including work obligations and parenting responsibilities. Members asked about affidavits, penalties for false excuses, timing, and whether mail voting would still be available for those unable to vote in the 22-day in-person absentee window; the sponsor said mail voting would remain unchanged. The committee adopted the committee substitute, passed the bill out, and then rose and reported.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/19/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- are submitted and then when ballots are going out, not when ballots can be returned?
- are submitted and then when ballots are going out, not when ballots can be returned?
- the ballots wouldn't be sent?
- the ballots wouldn't be sent?
- the ballots wouldn't be sent?
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (8-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- What makes chemistry so different that, once again, with a sufficient sample size, there are some years
- knowledge uh with a sufficient sample size<01:03:54.880>
had <01:03:55.280>65.71% size - These are sufficiently large population samples that saying, well, it depends what school they went to
- sufficiently large population samples sufficiently large population samples that<01:07:09.200>
- of over 40 people why yearbyear samples of over 40 people have<01:07:26.160>
that <01:07:26.480 - of over 40 people why yearbyear samples of over 40 people have<01:07:26.160>
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Call to Order and Roll Call - 00:13
Approval of Minutes - 4:07
Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing - 5:18
Math Improvement Committee Report - 21:02
ETS Praxis Exam - 41:47
KDE Performance Review Data - 1:15:04
Adjournment - 1:57:54, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from KDE on the revised Kentucky academic standards for reading and writing. KDE explained the statutory six-year review process, the public comment periods, and the main revisions, including updates tied to the science of reading, decodable text, encoding/decoding, and an updated vision statement. KDE said 308 responses were received on the initial public comment, most respondents favored keeping standards as-is, and about 12% of standards were revised. The department also said the document was streamlined by removing repeated graphics and reducing its size by about 24%, and that a later comment period drew more than 400 responses. No new standards were flagged for review.
Members asked about alignment between standards, curriculum, assessments, and NAEP, and KDE said instructional resources should be aligned to standards, KSA assessments are aligned to the standards, and screeners/diagnostics help identify student needs. Representative Truett raised the idea of a textbook-to-standards crosswalk, and KDE said publishers and a future repository partner should provide such crosswalks for local districts. Representative Bojanowski asked why foundational reading skills are not directly assessed on the third-grade KSA; KDE responded that the assessment is designed to measure end-of-grade expectations, while screening and diagnostics are used earlier to identify decoding needs. Representative Gel asked about early childhood supports, and KDE said it is working with early learning and special education offices and promoting LETRS professional learning for both teachers and preschool educators.
The committee then received the mathematics improvement committee report. KDE said the mathematics committee unanimously approved a new strategic plan for improving math achievement from pre-K through grade 20 and adult education. The plan centers on six priorities: student empowerment, effective mathematics teaching and learning, continuous educator development and growth, a continuum of learning, community and family partnerships, and teacher recruitment and retention. KDE said the plan is intended as a living document with goals, recommended actions, and evidence bases, and that it aligns with the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act by supporting high-quality instructional resources, professional learning, and family resources. In response to Senator Thomas, KDE explained that the professional learning recommendation means districts should tailor teacher training to classroom needs and instructional materials so math teachers are better equipped to implement standards and support students.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:27:32.719>
we <01:27:32.920>use ballot we use ballot we use the<01:27:35.360>uh - I don't want to say that there's a lesser one for obtaining a ballot, but if they're getting a ballot
- I don't want to say that there's a lesser one for obtaining a ballot, but if they're getting a ballot
- both ballots equivalently?
- ballot for that person.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To protect the evidentiary use of those ballots, existing law is clear that these ballots should not
- In April, he told the press that he would gladly seize ballots again, including the ballots from the
- June primary, where he is on the ballot.
- Or that ballots have... ...ineligible voters prior to the midterm elections, or that ballots have already
- The ballot— The ballot should never leave the custody of the elections official.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and heard one bill, SB 73. The author described the measure as a response to perceived threats to California elections, including restrictions on armed or non-uniformed personnel at polling places, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on law enforcement access to election materials without a court order. The chair reviewed a set of agreed amendments, including removing a section conflicting with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties, clarifying the role of the Attorney General and Secretary of State, and refining language on signature challenges, law enforcement support, and certified voting technology. Supporters, including AAPI Force, CHIRLA, the League of Women Voters of California, and Common Cause, argued the bill would protect voters from intimidation and preserve election integrity. Opponents from CALA argued the bill was unnecessary, would hinder legitimate investigations, and reflected distrust of law enforcement and federal oversight.
Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill was responding to real-world threats and on the ballot seizure in Riverside County. Members questioned how the measure would affect signature challenges, chain of custody, and investigations into possible fraud. The author and supporters said ballots should remain in election officials’ custody and that federal or local agents should not be able to interfere with election materials or intimidate voters. The chair and other members also discussed the urgency clause and the need to move the bill quickly despite the proximity of the June election.
The committee voted to do pass and re-refer SB 73 to the Committee on Public Safety. The roll call initially showed the bill passing 5-1, then after the absent member arrived, the final vote was 6-2, and the bill was reported out of committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on SF3045 5/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
- of ballots from the tally of ballots received on that day.
- responsibility for Yuokava ballot ballots, then the county retains those ballots after they've processed
- and the difference there is a use of the word all ballots versus ballots.
- responsibility for Yuokava ballot ballots, then the county retains those ballots after they've processed
- For Yuokava ballot ballots, then the county retains those ballots after they've processed them instead
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And a lot of the samples, um, some of these machines, you have to have the sample in the machine to begin
- We did consider if we started receiving more than 20 samples per month, we would need to bring online
- an additional desktop piece of equipment in order to manage that type of sample.
- We did consider if we started receiving more than 20 samples per month, we would need to bring online
- an additional desktop piece of equipment in order to manage that type of sample.
Keywords:
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislature allowed us the opportunity to work with taxidermists to collect samples.
- The legislature allowed us the opportunity to work with taxidermists to collect samples.
- The legislature allowed us the opportunity to work with taxidermists to collect samples.
- The legislature allowed us the opportunity to work with taxidermists to collect samples.
- Um, but still, the really only verification is postmortem sampling.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- receives the absentee ballot and voter receives the absentee ballot and they<00:28:22.200>
they validate absentee ballot validate absentee ballot voters<00:33:08.080>the <00:33:08.200>< - who uh request an absentee ballot who uh request an absentee ballot request<00:39:24.400>
in< - <00:42:10.359>
application receive an absentee ballot application receive an absentee ballot - um uh and and got that absentee ballot um uh and and got that absentee ballot filled<00:55:13.720
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (2-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- The ballot scanners used to count the ballots had been checked, and their accuracy was confirmed, but
- The ballot scanners used to count the ballots had been checked, and their accuracy was confirmed, but
- The ballot scanners used to count the ballots had been checked, and their accuracy was confirmed, but
- The ballot scanners used to count the ballots had been checked, and their accuracy was confirmed, but
- The ballot scanners used to count the ballots had been checked, and their accuracy was confirmed, but
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Consideration of HB 27 00:04:20
Presentation by Secretary of State 00:10:44
Presentation by Karen Sellers and Jason Denny 00:35:56
Consideration of HB 45 00:55:36, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first handled House Bill 27, which would remove the prohibition on political yard signs in planned communities statewide while still allowing communities to regulate size, placement, and duration. The sponsor said the 2023 Planned Communities Act created an unintended consequence by treating similar homeowners differently based on grandfathering dates, and a legal explanation was offered that the bill would clarify the law and avoid constitutional problems. After discussion, the committee voted 15-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression.
The next item was an update from the Secretary of State on the 2024 election and implementation of House Bill 53, which created prompt post-election audits. He said the audits were carried out smoothly, most found no discrepancies, and no election winners changed, though he recommended adding a specific timeline to the law. He also discussed voter-roll maintenance, saying Kentucky has removed more than 440,000 ineligible voters since 2020, and argued that federal law and limited access to federal databases remain the main obstacles to faster cleanup.
Members asked about the possibility of improper removals, double voting across states, and how provisional voting works. The Secretary said anyone improperly removed can reregister, that any double-voting abuse is likely marginal but still unacceptable, and that provisional ballots are available when eligibility is in doubt and can be reviewed by the county board of elections. He also urged Congress to modernize the 1993 federal voter-registration law, improve access to death and citizenship data, and create a central interstate information-sharing system for election officials.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- To protect the evidentiary use of those ballots, existing law is clear that these ballots should not
- In April, he told the press that he would gladly seize ballots again, including the ballots from the
- June primary, where he is on the ballot.
- Or that ballots have... ...ineligible voters prior to the midterm elections, or that ballots have already
- The ballot— The ballot should never leave the custody of the elections official.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and took up one measure, SB 73 by Senator Svantez. The author described the bill as an urgency measure intended to strengthen protections around California elections, including restrictions on law enforcement or military presence at voting locations, protections for ballots and voting equipment, and limits on access to election materials. The chair also outlined a set of agreed-upon amendments, including removing a section to avoid conflict with AB 1664, deleting proposed criminal penalties in one section, clarifying language on vote-by-mail signature challenges, and refining provisions related to law enforcement support and certified voting technology.
Supporters, including AAPI Force and CHIRLA, argued the bill was needed to protect voters from intimidation and to safeguard election administration from interference, citing concerns about immigration enforcement at polling places and the Riverside County sheriff’s seizure of ballots. Additional supporters from the League of Women Voters and Common Cause registered their support. Opposition testimony from CALA argued the bill would impede legitimate investigations and federal oversight of elections, and questioned the need for the measure. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the bill addressed a real threat, the chain of custody for ballots, and the scope of the signature-challenge provisions.
After closing remarks from the author and the chair, the committee voted to pass SB 73 and re-refer it to the Committee on Public Safety. The initial roll call was 5-1 with one member absent, and after the absent member’s vote was added, the final vote was 6-2-1. The bill advanced from committee.