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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We are still working on 2023 legislative agenda items next fall in staff development.
- We are still working on 2023 legislative agenda items next fall in staff development.
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- </c><00:41:50.800><c> to</c> of us has have asked the legislator to of us has have asked the legislator
- </c><00:47:53.640><c> that</c> budget shortfalls from legislation that budget shortfalls from legislation
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/18/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> moves in expedient to legislate. moves in expedient to legislate.
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- </c> legislative solution? legislative solution?
- </c> ITL in experience to legislate. ITL in experience to legislate.
- Uh, the motion is inexpedient to legislate." The motion is inexpedient to legislate.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/23/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- Uh, I very much support this legislation. bringing in this legislation. bringing in this legislation.
- . legislation. legislation.
- </c> conversation whether it be a legislative conversation whether it be a legislative committee<01:16
- Thank you. so that's why I think that a legislative so that's why I think that a legislative study<01
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- 11, 2026, or until such earlier time as the President may determine, whenever, in his opinion, legislative
- June 1, 2026, or until such earlier time as the Speaker may determine, whenever, in his opinion, legislative
- expediency shall warrant it, which shall be at least 72 hours... ...legislative expediency shall warrant
- So let me get back: whenever, in his opinion, legislative expediency shall warrant it, which shall be
- at least 72 hours after the Speaker has... ...opinion, legislative expediency shall warrant it, which
Summary:
The Senate met to handle adjournment business and related constitutional consent requests. A motion was made for the Senate to request House consent to adjourn after completing its work on May 5, 2026, until May 11, 2026, with authority for the President to call members back earlier on at least 72 hours’ notice. The motion passed by voice vote, and the Senate then recessed.
After reconvening, the President announced Senator Kavanagh as temporary President pro tempore for May 5, 2026. The House message was read requesting consent for the House to adjourn after completing its work on May 5 until June 1, 2026, with similar authority for the Speaker to recall members on 72 hours’ notice and permission to adjourn for more than three days during the interim. The House also informed the Senate that it had granted the Senate’s adjournment request.
Senator Gowan moved that the Senate accede to the House’s adjournment request, and the motion carried by voice vote. Finally, Senator Gowan moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:15 p.m., and that motion also passed. The Senate then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- 11, 2026, or until such earlier time as the President may determine, whenever, in his opinion, legislative
- June 1, 2026, or until such earlier time as the Speaker may determine, whenever, in his opinion, legislative
- expediency shall warrant it, which shall be at least 72 hours... ...legislative expediency shall warrant
- Whenever, in his opinion, legislative expediency shall warrant it, which shall be at least 72 hours after
- the Speaker has... ...opinion, legislative expediency shall warrant it, which shall be at least 72 hours
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- Putting a face to the legislation that we will be voting on. So thank you.
- We believe that that will lead to forum shopping and some previous legislation.
- We believe that that will lead to forum shopping and some previous legislation.
- The refinery safety legislation enacted following the 2012 Chevron Richmond Refinery Fire.
- That legislation was rooted in a documented catastrophic... Richmond Refinery Fire.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs May 5th, 2026
Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, because we're under prior legislation responsible for training animal control officers,
- Is it a choice, or do you take it as a legislative directive in omission?
- There's a legislative process that can take time.
- I'm just skeptical based on a long experience with animal and human legislation.
- And in some ways, it's the same with animal legislation.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- There's never been legislation or a budget action that would eliminate benefits retroactively, and that's
- These pressures are directly diverting resources away from the classroom, student services, legislation
- But as legislators, that is our job.
- As legislators, that is our job: to legislate and go through a very robust process to ensure that we're
- With me to provide supporting testimony is Mitch Steiger, legislative representative with the bill sponsor
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Lord, please protect and bless them, and I pray that these legislative members would hunger and thirst
- President, your Committee of the Whole, having under consideration the legislation...
- President, the Committee of the Whole, having under consideration the legislation listed below, makes
- I have our legislative proclamation, National Civic Learning Week. I'll go for it. Thank you.
- It's open to all House and Senate members, legislators.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and advocacy groups, including State Farm agents, justice court judges, Donate Life participants, AARP, educators, and rural water advocates. Members also introduced a doctor of the day and several former legislators and officials. The chamber later agreed to the House’s request to adjourn after completing business on March 11 until March 16, and committee meetings and caucuses were scheduled for the recess.
The Senate then took up a series of third-reading votes. Bills passed included SB 1602 on kinship foster care; SB 1621 creating an obesity treatment and prevention advisory council; SB 1672 on AHCCCS step therapy, where one senator objected to the fiscal note while another argued for broader access to treatment; SB 1677 appropriating funds for forestry and fire management, with comments about tamarisk removal and native plant restoration; SB 1811 on public schools; SB 1001 and SB 1072 appropriating funds to the Department of Economic Security; SB 1169 appropriating funds to AHCCCS administration, with support tied to medical residency opportunities; SB 1531 on special plates; and SB 1776 amending AHCCCS statutes. SCR 1020, a proposed constitutional amendment on compensation for elective state officers, also advanced after debate about recruiting a broader range of candidates and making the salary more livable.
The chamber also used Committee of the Whole to amend and advance several bills. SB 1170 on drug offenses was amended to change crime qualifications and remove mandatory minimums, then recommended do pass. SB 1488 establishing a study committee on coal-impacted communities was amended to alter appointment provisions and then passed out of committee and later on third reading, with a lengthy explanation from a senator about the economic history of coal plants and tribal communities. SB 1641 on marijuana licensure was amended to remove DHS’s annual license determination role and passed with the required three-quarters vote. SB 1752 on mescaline offenses and SB 1740 on turquoise alerts also advanced. The Senate confirmed gubernatorial nominations for Alex Ridgeway as Director of Tourism, Jessica Manuel to the Game and Fish Commission, and Stephen Williams to the Livestock Loss Board. The session ended with announcements, a motion to reconsider the failed SCR 1047, a civic learning proclamation, and a series of first-reading referrals for House bills before adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Upon adjournment, the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change will be meeting in Room 126.
- I wish to thank the Senator from San Diego, who serves as the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus,
- I wish to thank the Senator from San Diego, who serves as the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus,
- Thank you to the members of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Of SCR 122.
- On your desk is a gift from the California Legislative Black Caucus in honor of Dr. Carter G.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journals, and then took up gubernatorial appointments. The chamber confirmed four reappointments to the Seismic Safety Commission: Deborah Garns, David Rabbit, Cindy Silva, and Vincent Wells. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove, supported by colleagues, and approved by roll call votes; the first three were confirmed 37-0 after calls were lifted, and Wells was also confirmed 37-0.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 69, designating February as Montessori Month. Senator Niello described Montessori education’s history, California ties, and current teacher shortage and credentialing issues, while several members spoke in support. The resolution passed unanimously, 37-0, and the gallery included Montessori educators and students from the California Montessori Project.
The major floor action was Senate Concurrent Resolution 122 honoring Black History Month and the centennial of Black history observances. Senator Weber Pearson and many colleagues from both parties spoke about Black history as American history, the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and the need to protect truthful education and civil rights. After extensive remarks and a presentation of Black History Month “Unsung Hero” honorees in the gallery, the resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0.
The Senate also adjourned in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward and Reverend Jesse Lewis Jackson. Multiple senators offered tributes to Ward’s service, leadership, and family, and to Jackson’s civil rights legacy, coalition-building, and influence on voting rights, economic justice, and public service. The body announced its next session for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m., and then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Armed Forces Feb 10th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Veterans and Armed Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate the opportunity to present House Bill 2771, a vital piece of legislation aimed at strengthening
- The rules are set out in the legislation, and what qualifies. And with that, Mr.
- The rules are set out in the legislation and what qualifies. And with that, Mr.
- Not according to this legislation, but that is not necessarily something that I would oppose.
- We actually led legislation in Iowa last year through one of our clients named Terry Reams.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation doesn't punish riders. It protects people. It protects my community.
- In the course of that legislation, when I actually looked for the fatalities, it was included within
- In the course of that legislation, when I actually looked for the fatalities, it was included within
- And so your assistance with allowing us to data collect and was given it within this legislation will
- This is, you know, starts a conversation that's going to go even beyond this legislative session.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills. Senate Bill 628, naming a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as Warrior Sacrifice Way to honor three Navy sailors killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack, drew supportive remarks from senators and was reported favorably. Senate Bill 382 addressed electric bicycles and scooters by requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, limit speed near pedestrians, and use audible signals, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements; witnesses from law enforcement, local government, and school boards supported the bill but urged clearer inclusion of e-scooters and better data collection, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 880 created a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and Senate Bill 696 authorized online trademark registration applications and updated trademark classification and verification procedures; both were reported favorably with little opposition.
The committee also took up Chair DeSigley’s CS for SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red-light running, school-zone speeding, and school-bus violations. The bill aimed to increase consistency, transparency, and fairness by limiting data use, requiring records retention, authorizing virtual hearings, restricting commissions, and adding school board approval and reporting requirements for school-bus camera programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify several provisions, including the definition of careful and prudent driving, limits on camera data use, contract timing for commission prohibitions, and reporting on violations outside authorized enforcement periods. Members raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, school-zone notice, and whether all-day school-zone enforcement should continue; Hillsborough County law enforcement testified in support of all-day enforcement based on crash data, while the sponsor said he would continue working on clarifications. After debate, the amended bill was reported favorably.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during
- Legislation to authorize a water conservation districts.
- So members, I'm really grateful for this piece of legislation.
- I know we don't have legislative intent anymore, and that's gone, but ...
- We're going to adjourn in a few minutes to start a new legislative day.
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation authorizes a school district or charter school to acquire and maintain undesignated
- Please support this needed legislation today. That is the bill. Are there amendments?
- But as with any great piece of legislation, we continue to refine and improve.
- But as with any great piece of legislation, we continue to refine and improve.
- And thank you to Vice Chair Jones for your feedback and ability to improve the legislation.
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and gallery recognitions, including students, university basketball coaches, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar of bills, with most measures explained by sponsors, often substituted with identical House companions, and many passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, utility services, higher education, pre-arranged transportation services, the Uniform Commercial Code, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, brownfields, false reporting, health care billing and collection, and motor vehicles.
Among the bills passed were measures on the Florida Trust Code, school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct, debt collection email communications, service of process, public lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers and releases, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ties affecting health care licensure, diabetes management in schools, platting procedures, fentanyl testing in hospitals and emergency departments, third-party reservation platforms, electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices, restitution for leaving the scene of a crash, background screening of athletic coaches, and surrendered infants. Debate was especially notable on the surrendered infants bill, where some senators raised concerns about safety, anonymity, and liability, while supporters argued the devices could save lives. The affordable housing/Live Local bill also drew extensive discussion and a late-filed amendment, with the sponsor describing major land-use and permitting changes and the chamber adopting the amendment before final passage.
The most contentious floor debate came on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, where senators argued over its fluoride-related provisions and broader policy package. Opponents criticized the bill as an overbroad preemption and raised public health concerns, while the sponsor defended it as a farm-and-consumer package with multiple unrelated provisions. That bill ultimately passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a resolution honoring Florida’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, made additional announcements, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- What's the response been from local governments on your legislation? You're recognized.
- It passes legislation. I've heard others say that the Times Act is now.
- , 3 of the state of Florida by not enacting this legislation, you let people die.
- You can help other families and you can do the right thing by supporting this legislation.
- A news legislation. Thank you so much.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/7/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> We can bring the legislative auditor up. We can bring the legislative auditor up.
- I'm one of the deputy legislative auditors at the Office of the Legislative Auditor, and I oversee our
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
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VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Like everybody else, we work on legislative and regulatory issues impacting single-family, multifamily
- I could not be there because I'm at our national conference and legislative meetings up in D.C., and
- With that legislation from 2025, HB 2218 stated that landlords are prohibited from charging a...
- State legislators have moved throughout 2024, 2025, and 2026 to promote all-in pricing transparency,
- So that's my one sort of bug about that, but we can get to that when we get to the legislation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Please support this legislation. Amy Kovoto from Pacifica in support.
- Just recently, this past March, passed legislation similar to SB 868.
- But again, California is... ...passed similar legislation to SB 868.
- The other state legislation is almost identical...
- The other state legislation is almost identical to SB 868.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, clean energy, and consumer access. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection and accountability measure, while utilities and industry groups raised concerns about municipalization language and data-request procedures. After discussion about the scope of the bill and existing guardrails from prior legislation, the committee voted SB 327 out on a due pass as amended basis to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later updated to 12-2.
SB 1350, a hydrogen bill, would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen in turbines. The author and supporters said it would help California meet clean energy goals, support the Lancaster hydrogen project, and create jobs, while opponents, especially environmental groups, warned about NOx emissions, the risk of paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on feedstocks and delivery. Members discussed amendments already taken and the need for continued work on environmental protections; the committee passed the bill 14-0 to Natural Resources.
SB 868 would create a framework for plug-in or balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar, with safety standards and a cap on system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar, while utilities and some others raised safety and backfeed concerns and asked for more review through existing interconnection processes. The author and witnesses said the devices are small, non-exporting, and covered by safety certifications; the committee approved the bill 17-0, later updated to 18-0, and sent it to Appropriations.
SB 1233 would require additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related information in existing reports to help inform rates and affordability. Utilities opposed the measure as duplicative of existing proceedings and potentially delay-inducing, while supporters said it would improve transparency for ratepayers. The committee passed SB 1233 10-3 to Appropriations. The committee also dispensed with the consent calendar, passing the remaining consent items, including SB 925, SB 667, SB 952, SB 742, SB 929, SB 943, and SB 1138, and noted that SB 905 had been pulled from the agenda.