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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires the Office of the Chancellor of the California State University annually to develop
- We just went through this last year with Sonoma State University, and one of the things that we found
- How state can step back against that threat and deliver for the residents of that state.
- Hello, Mark Martin, representing the California State University.
- Hello, Mark Martin, representing the California State University.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Rod later graduated from San Jose State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting,
- University.
- University.
- University.
- University.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber.
On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0.
The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 30th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She then graduated from Rogers State University in Claremore.
- This is the 2026 Class B2 state champion basketball team.
- The Edmond North Palm Squad also took home a state championship.
- We've got three state champion wrestlers who won individual championships At the state championship,
- We have one state champion swimmer who won the state championship in the 500 Free.
Bills:
SR34
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a psychology professor at Missouri Western State University up in St. Joseph.
- I enlisted in the United States Army my senior year at Washington University and completed a combat tour
- I was talking about a psilocybin study at Washington University.
- Christine Zemer, psychology professor at Missouri Western State University.
- And as part of working as a psychology professor at Missouri Western State University, And as part of
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Feb 16th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a psychology professor at Missouri Western State University up in St. Joseph.
- I enlisted in the United States Army my senior year at Washington University and completed a combat tour
- I was talking about a psilocybin study at Washington University.
- Christine Zemer, psychology professor at Missouri Western State University.
- As part of working as a psychology professor at Missouri Western State University, I developed and teach
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on House Bill 3037, House Bill 2760, House Bill 1778, and House Bill 2830, each by recorded roll call. HB 3037, HB 2760, and HB 1778 all passed 8-4, while HB 2830 passed unanimously 12-0. The committee also said it would not take up HB 1746 and HB 1769 yet, because more work was needed on an amendment.
The public hearing began with House Bill 3005, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would require public and school libraries to adopt and post reconsideration policies for challenged materials, limit requests to local residents or parents/guardians, extend the process to digital materials, and prohibit tracking or retaining personalized user data from digital library resources. Justice said the bill was developed with the Secretary of State’s office and library groups and was intended to add transparency, local control, and privacy protections. Testimony from EBSCO Information Services and the Missouri Library Association supported the bill as a codification of existing library practices and a way to create clearer procedures.
The committee then heard a group of similar bills on AI-generated or digitally altered depictions, including measures by Representatives Lucas, Farnan, Gallick, Schmidt, Williams, Houseman, and Dolan. The sponsors described the bills as closing loopholes in child pornography, revenge-porn, and digital impersonation laws, creating civil remedies, criminal penalties, and in some versions platform takedown requirements for nonconsensual altered images. Members raised questions about how to combine the bills, whether sunsets should be included, and how the proposals relate to existing revenge-porn law. No votes were taken on these bills during the hearing.
Finally, the committee heard House Bills 2817 and 2961 on ibogaine research for veterans and other trauma-affected populations, followed by House Bills 1717 and 1643 on psilocybin and other alternative therapies. Supporters, including veterans, first responders, clinicians, and family members, described severe PTSD, TBI, addiction, and suicide crises and said these treatments had helped them when conventional care had not. Opponents, including the Missouri State Medical Association, said they did not support non-FDA-approved drugs. Members questioned the cost and structure of the proposed studies, the role of the FDA, and whether similar research is already underway. The hearing ended without a vote on these bills.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- State Fed has a physical office in Washington DC near the US Capitol and currently has 4 full-time employees
- The Office of State Federal Relations serves as the state's advocate in Washington DC, representing state
- of state agency staff.
- With state fed, the, uh, Health and Human Services and Tech dot both have, um, Permanent offices in Washington
- We are agents of the state.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I go to Arizona State University, and I'm majoring in justice studies and political science.
- We have lots of students wanting to come from out of state to go to the University of Arizona, but not
- Arizona State University does that.
- The report that is done by Arizona State University is based largely on surveys for all of the positions
- Locally, we have a gem at Arizona State University, Dr.
Summary:
The committee began with member and staff introductions, then acted as the Education Committee of Reference for three required reviews. The first was the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board sunset review. A governor’s office representative explained the board was created in 2016 to help qualifying schools, mostly charter schools, obtain lower-cost financing by guaranteeing debt with a $100 million fund. He said the board has approved 15 projects, has not met recently because it is at its statutory leverage limit, and has no dedicated staff or budget. Members supported continuation, and the committee voted by voice vote to recommend the board be continued for 10 years, until July 1, 2036.
The committee then heard the sunset review of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). WICHE leadership described its regional higher education compact and its student exchange and cost-savings programs, including WUE, WRGP, and PSEP. They said the programs save Arizona students money, bring students into Arizona institutions, and help address workforce shortages, especially in health care. A WICHE commissioner and the Arizona Board of Regents executive director also testified in support, emphasizing benefits for Arizona students, universities, and workforce pipelines. The committee voted by voice vote to recommend WICHE be continued for 10 years, until July 1, 2036.
The final item was the Auditor General’s performance audit of the Arizona Department of Education school safety program. The audit found the program had grown to more than $128 million and funded over 1,000 school safety positions, but ADE did not ensure many sampled schools complied with requirements such as operational plans, safety teams, annual training, activity logs, and reimbursement documentation. The Auditor General said the department relied too heavily on written attestations and lacked sufficient monitoring and guidance, and recommended stronger oversight, written procedures, and better review of reimbursements. ADE’s school safety director responded that the department had expanded training and documentation systems, was implementing the audit recommendations, and had begun risk-based monitoring; he also said the department would add staff and invited the Auditor General to meet with ADE and ASU’s evaluator. After the audit discussion, the committee began considering House Bill 2142, which would create a school safety center at ADE and allow up to 10% of school safety program funds for administration, with members raising questions about monitoring emergency operations plans, disability-related evacuation planning, and coordination with other state agencies.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- University.
- University.
- It was a true City State University.
- </c> Olski from the great state of Maryland. Olski from the great state of Maryland.
- </c><08:16:27.600><c> has</c><08:16:27.840><c> an</c> states, my state already has an states, my state
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Contract Review Legislative Oversight Committee Feb 6th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remember to state your name when you come up.
- It also added terms for the state, including updates to CFR Part 200.
- I'm the consumer board member for the State Board of Auctioneers.
- Good morning, Tina Hams for the State Department of Education.
- This is going to be 50% state and 50% federal funds.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for your protection over the state of Arizona, that our streets would be safe, that our homes
- McAfee holds a Doctor of Ministry degree and has taught courses in the university. Dr.
- To date, 31 states have enacted similar legislation. Let's hope Arizona joins them. Thank you.
- To date, 31 states have enacted similar legislation. Let's hope Arizona joins them. Thank you.
- The transgender community contributes to the diversity and prosperity of our state.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members then introduced a number of guests and delegations, with a major theme being Arizona Creative Economy Day and the presence of artists, arts advocates, and cultural organizations at the Capitol. Several members highlighted the economic and community value of the arts, and other personal privilege remarks recognized farm workers, Women’s History Month honorees, and Transgender Day of Visibility.
The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Senate bills. SB 1113, SB 1165, SB 1477, and SB 1479 were each reported out with do-pass recommendations, with amendments adopted on SB 1113, SB 1477, and SB 1479. Members described SB 1113 as supporting a City of Phoenix police crisis team, SB 1165 as removing financial barriers to breast cancer testing and diagnosis, and SB 1477 as adding transparency and accountability for senior referral agencies. SB 1479 was also advanced after a floor amendment was adopted.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1092 on probation by a vote of 39-17, with supporters emphasizing protections for child victims and opposition to probation for child sex offenders. SB 1181, relating to certified public accountants, passed 47-9 after concerns were raised about delegating key licensing requirements to rulemaking. SB 1473, concerning municipal and county zoning, passed 49-7. The House also adopted a motion to request Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, April 2, 2026, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and then adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Almost half of what University of Idaho gets, and about a third less than what Idaho State University
- They're just growing fast than the other universities.
- So we have a bed tax across the state.
- Now, how does that help the universities? Well, the universities already spend money doing that.
- in the United States.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee approved minutes from March 6, 11, 12, and 13, 2026, after correcting an earlier procedural issue with the March 6 approval. The committee then heard House Bill 861, which would allow universities to apply for grants from the state’s hotel bed tax marketing fund. Representative Monks argued the bill would simply let universities compete for existing grant dollars without taking money directly from anyone, while opponents including the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association said the fund is dedicated to tourism promotion and should not be diverted from chambers, travel groups, and rural outdoor businesses. After debate over whether the money would be reduced for current recipients and whether universities would actually benefit, the committee voted down the motion to send HB 861 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee next heard House Bill 885, which clarifies and tightens homestead exemption eligibility and documentation requirements, including requiring proof that a claimant does not have a similar homestead exemption in another state and allowing an Idaho income tax return as alternate proof of residency. Representative Raybould said the bill codifies existing law, helps ensure only Idaho residents receive the exemption and related property tax relief, and aligns homestead status with voting and candidate residency rules. Ron Nate of the Idaho Freedom Foundation opposed the bill, arguing it could retroactively affect candidates, create unequal exceptions, and impose an impractical multi-state verification burden. Despite concerns about retroactivity and implementation, the committee approved HB 885 and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with several members recording no votes.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1345, which would allow the Idaho Tax Commission to communicate with taxpayers by email or other secure electronic means on an opt-in basis instead of only by mail. Chairman Cannon said the bill would improve efficiency and save an estimated $300,000, and that the Tax Commission was comfortable with the July 1, 2026 implementation date. The committee had no testimony on the bill and passed the motion to send SB 1345 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
TX
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> fuel this nanny state expansion. fuel this nanny state expansion.
- </c> second most dangerous state to live in. second most dangerous state to live in.
- this state.
- in the United States.
- </c> are trying to accomplish in the state. are trying to accomplish in the state.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Joshua is a graduate of Texas State University with an MBA and a BA in political science, and two weeks
- Sean is a native Houstonian with a bachelor's degree in finance from American University in Washington
- You want for this great state and this country.
- While all states have 988, not all states have provided the necessary support.
- While all states have 988, not all states have provided the necessary supports and funding for it to
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, heard an invocation, dispensed with the previous journal, and received a House message. Members also recognized Dr. Namita Bardwaj as doctor of the day. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 554 honoring Christopher “Chris” Jake Stone of Santa Fe for his heroism during the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, with several senators and the lieutenant governor offering remarks about his sacrifice and the ongoing impact on his family and community. The Senate also signed a number of bills and resolutions and adopted Senate Resolution 533 recognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program class, with multiple senators highlighting individual interns and the program’s role in developing future public servants.
The floor then took up and passed several bills, often by suspending the regular order and the three-day rule. These included HB 1639 on a study of cancer incidence among female firefighters; HB 102 granting early registration for students in military-related programs; HB 4325 increasing civil penalties for barratry; HB 5342 creating a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline trust fund and related funding study; HB 3370 allowing late timberland appraisal applications after an owner’s death; HB 3376 requiring certain guardians to complete dementia/Alzheimer’s training; HB 132 extending confidentiality protections to information about hostile acts by foreign adversaries; and HB 1978, which sought to restrict ERCOT interconnections, but its motion to pass to engrossment failed on a 20-11 vote.
Additional measures passed included HB 511 on unsolicited voter registration mailings, HB 2187 on nurse staffing, retaliation, and overtime protections, HB 2510 creating offenses for unlicensed assisted living operations, HB 694 on DFPS notification timelines, HB 1893 making license plates in law-enforcement video nonconfidential for public information requests, HB 2733 updating barratry and solicitation laws for digital communications, HB 4506 allowing opt-in electronic zoning notices, HB 3751 transferring a TxDOT property to DPS, HB 3033 creating a grant program for nonprofits supporting injured or killed DPS employees, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud prevention and eligibility verification, HB 3211 on vision care benefits, HB 4529 exempting certain DoD-certified child care facilities from state licensure, HB 2522 easing fingerprinting requirements for certain vehicle dealers, HB 4219 tightening public information request response requirements, and HB 4783 requiring a report on opioid antagonist programs. The Senate also received a House message noting passage of SB 9, and a nominations committee report was announced for future consideration.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington estimated a one-time state cost of about $60,000 for technical development work to add election
- Currently, 24 states and Washington, D.C., permit Election Day registration or same-day registration,
- This can usually include a driver's license or a state ID, and in many cases states will accept other
- Did you say—could you just repeat what you said about Washington State and the costs that were attendant
- And the other thing to keep in mind with Washington is that they are a vote-by-mail state.
Summary:
The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-01, H.5-001, an act relative to election day registration. The co-chairs explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that the committee must report on the petition to the legislature. The hearing focused on how election day registration differs from same-day registration, how it is used in other states, and what implementation would require in Massachusetts.
Three expert witnesses testified in support of the concept. A Northeastern University political science professor said the research shows election day registration would likely increase turnout, especially among younger voters, renters, recent movers, and other underrepresented groups, while requiring planning, training, and funding. A National Conference of State Legislatures policy analyst described how election day and same-day registration work in other states, including proof-of-residency and ID requirements, provisional ballot options in some states, and the need for updated voter systems and staffing. An MIT election administration professor said the proposal is mainstream, likely popular with Massachusetts voters, and administratively workable if the state addresses workload, wait times, and system integration. Committee members asked about costs, residency documentation, use of Real ID, provisional ballots, rural polling places, and whether election day registration could increase lines or discourage advance registration.
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin and volunteer proponent Norma Shulman testified in favor of the petition. They argued that election day registration would help eligible voters who miss deadlines or move before an election, reduce reliance on provisional ballots, and improve participation. Galvin said the proposal includes a 10-day reconciliation period and would likely require additional staffing and possibly technology, but he viewed the reform as worth the cost and consistent with broader election reforms. Shulman said voters she encountered during the signature drive strongly supported the measure and viewed it as common sense. In questioning, Galvin said the measure would help voters who move within a community or arrive at the polls unregistered, and he said many provisional ballots are not counted because of eligibility or registration problems.
Opponents from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association argued that while expanding access is important, election day registration would add to already heavy workloads for local clerks, who are managing early voting, vote-by-mail processing, and election-day operations with limited staff and resources. They said any major election change should be developed through the traditional legislative process with direct input from local officials, and they urged caution until municipalities receive more administrative and financial relief. The hearing then moved into the public testimony section, beginning with a representative from Mass for Fair Elections.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jul 1st, 2026
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- Many other states—Colorado, Illinois, Washington State, Michigan, California, Maryland—have already passed
- So we are a state and a legislature that has acted, yet we also happen to live in a state where the cost
- So we are a state and a legislature that has acted, yet we also happen to live in a state where the cost
- We recommend, as was done in Washington State, the creation of a poverty task force with a broad-based
- We recommend, as was done in Washington State, the creation of a poverty task force with a broad-based
Keywords:
poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Then we have 11 nonvoting members who come from state agencies, the University, and four members from
- Monitoring around the state.
- We usually hear them from state agencies and the university, but we do hear from others occasionally
- We usually hear them from state agencies and the university, but we do hear from others occasionally
- </c><01:08:41.520><c> but</c><01:08:41.640><c> we</c> State agencies and the university but we State
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Now is the time for this state to join the 29 other states that have already state ERAs in their constitutions
- other states that have already the 29 other states that have already state<00:18:20.240><c> ERAs</c>
- </c> That's true here in our state. That's true here in our state.
- </c> relationship to the state. relationship to the state.
- </c> state deserves. state deserves.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Almost half of what the University of Idaho gets, and about a third less than what Idaho State University
- So we have a bed tax across the state.
- Now, how does that help the universities? Well, the universities already spend money doing that.
- in the United States.
- You have to show a driver's license and a state ID.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee approved minutes from March 6, 11, 12, and 13, 2026 after correcting a procedural issue with the earlier March 6 approval. The committee then heard House Bill 861, which would allow universities to apply for grants from the state’s 2% hotel bed-tax marketing fund currently used for tourism promotion and chambers of commerce. Representative Monks said the bill would only expand eligibility to apply, not guarantee funding, and argued it could help universities offset promotion costs. An Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association representative testified in opposition, warning that diverting those dedicated tourism dollars could harm outdoor recreation marketing and rural jobs. After debate, the committee rejected the motion to send HB 861 to the floor on a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next considered House Bill 885, a homestead exemption bill that would clarify residency and documentation requirements, including allowing a prior or current Idaho income tax return as proof of address, requiring six months’ residency in Idaho for continued eligibility except for military or religious mission service, and tying the homestead exemption to candidate residency provisions already in code. Sponsor Representative Raybould said the bill was intended to ensure only Idaho residents receive the benefit and to prevent double-dipping on similar exemptions in other states. Ron Nate of the Idaho Freedom Foundation opposed the bill, arguing it could create retroactive candidacy problems, impose unequal exceptions, and be difficult to administer across other states. Despite concerns and requests to delay the effective date, the committee passed HB 885 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation, with several members recording no votes.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1345, which would let the Idaho State Tax Commission communicate with taxpayers by email or other secure electronic means if taxpayers opt in, instead of relying only on U.S. mail or certified mail. Chairman Cannon said the change would improve efficiency and save an estimated $300,000, and noted the Tax Commission had helped shape the bill and was comfortable with the July 1, 2026 implementation date. With no testimony in opposition, the committee unanimously sent SB 1345 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House repasses amended veterans bill, SF1959 5/17/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have state workers taking care of our vets here in the state.
- So, that gives vets here in the state.
- I came to the United States in 1981.
- </c> the United States of America in 1975. the United States of America in 1975.
- I came to uh United<00:09:57.120><c> States</c><00:09:57.279><c> in</c> United States in United States