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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/25/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> you the members of our legislative you the members of our legislative regarding<00:43:07.079><c>
- </c><00:45:56.440><c> priorities</c> turn to the four legislative priorities turn to the four legislative
- </c> help to pass some of that legislation help to pass some of that legislation and<01:16:13.480><c>
- It's more like a legislative session, where, as Ms.
- </c><01:35:46.800><c> somebody's</c> you're redrafting legislation somebody's you're redrafting legislation
Keywords:
corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, trusts, Uniform Trust Code, probate, estate planning, trust protector, directed trust, investment trust advisor, distribution trust advisor, excluded fiduciary, decanting, power of appointment, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, uneconomic trust, rule against perpetuities
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 79 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Berthiaume Jr. for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Emily Kulik comes from the Senate with
- Sabadosa for legislation to rescind all previous... for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for
- Petition of Lisa Field for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Aden Daniels, an employee of
- Sabadoza for legislation to rescind all previous.
- Of Lindsay and Sabadosa for legislation to rescind all previous calls for a federal constitutional convention
Summary:
The House took up several committee reports and adopted a series of resolutions and procedural orders. It adopted resolutions honoring Yulanda Carrillo on her 102nd birthday and the Knights of Columbus Peabody Leo Council 508 on its 125th anniversary. The House also extended reporting deadlines for the Education Committee and the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, and concurred with a Senate referral of a sick leave bank petition for Emily Kulik. Joint Rule 12 was suspended for additional petitions, including a sick leave bank for Aden Daniels and a petition to rescind prior calls for a federal constitutional convention.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a number of local bills for House consideration, including measures on Norfolk reserved capacity billing, Dalton town manager residency requirements, Lancaster’s animal control commission, Cambridge parking enforcement notices, Fairhaven’s charter, Malden’s charter, Ipswich’s charter, and a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading.
The House then considered and adopted the emergency preamble for House No. 4364, authorizing easements to the town of Bourne. It also passed to engrossment two Department of Correction sick leave bank bills: House No. 4426 for Paul Stavisky and House No. 4427 for Fenneda Janow Patel. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m., and adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So instead of control of legislators.
- </c> the legislative bindings provision. the legislative bindings provision.
- </c> normal legislative normal legislative uh<00:17:53.039><c> policies</c><00:17:53.520><c> and</c><
- Just a point of inquiry: How many legislative days do we have?
- </c> select committee on legislative select committee on legislative facilities<02:25:02.319><c> and<
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> uh in advance of the 2027 legislative uh in advance of the 2027 legislative session<00:51:14.800
- </c> the executive branch and legislative the executive branch and legislative branch,<01:14:00.480><
- </c><01:22:01.520><c> over</c> give you better legislative over give you better legislative over legislative
- ><c> policy,</c> Regardless of legislation or policy, Regardless of legislation or policy, many<01:37
- Thank you, legislation.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- to the 2026 legislative session.
- </c> immerse yourselves in the legislative immerse yourselves in the legislative process<00:03:52.160
- </c> There were seven freshman legislators There were seven freshman legislators assigned<00:42:34.640
- We heard from Legislative Council, the Legislative Finance managing manager from JFO.
- ><c> Legislative</c> of Legislative Council, the Legislative of Legislative Council, the Legislative
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- c> as</c> Departmental Legislative Services as Departmental Legislative Services as well.<00:06:35.000
- </c><00:09:26.800><c> This</c> title 16 in this legislation. This title 16 in this legislation.
- </c> This bill, is it authorizing legislation This bill, is it authorizing legislation for<00:13:10.040
- /c> enabling legislation that authorizes enabling legislation that authorizes county<00:19:01.600><c>
- They did present unfavorable testimony. piece of legislation as far as piece of legislation as far as
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (11/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:23.680><c> them</c> them rather than legislate them them rather than legislate them [clears
- </c> considered with marijuana legislation. considered with marijuana legislation.
- :26:41.200><c> we're</c> legislation goes, obviously we're legislation goes, obviously we're supportive
- </c> with other pieces of legislation with other pieces of legislation and<00:31:40.320><c> I</c><00:
- I recognize that legislative protest.
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after prior drafting issues were corrected. The changes narrowed the bill to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, clarified labeling for amenable and non-amenable species, removed an exemption from federal law, struck a seasonal date range at Representative Bixby’s request, and reinstated a previously removed section. Supporters said the amendment now had clearer language and better safeguards, while some members still expressed reservations about the underlying policy.
Testimony from DHHS food safety officials emphasized that the department does not inspect custom-exempt facilities and would have little oversight unless there were a complaint or foodborne outbreak. They noted concerns about removing the September 1 to April 30 date range, explaining it had been included in the original bill because of temperature and storage concerns for large animals, and they also said the amendment appeared to focus documentation requirements on bison, elk, and red deer. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the proposal would create food safety risks, whether farmers should instead be educated and helped to aggregate processing capacity, and whether the bill would expose farmers, retailers, and restaurants to federal enforcement risk.
Rob Johnson of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail, and he said he needed to consult further with Farm Bureau leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the broader term “dairy and beef cattle” rather than “beef cows” for consistency. Supporters argued the bill would help small farmers, expand local food access, and reflect an intrastate policy choice despite conflict with federal law. The committee then moved into executive session and voted to approve amendment 2025-3090H, with members stating they would likely have different views on the bill itself.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 24th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- But we don't have legislation before us today. There is no bill.
- How is that public testimony going to inform proposed legislation? Thank you.
- The legislation is still happening and still hasn't been resolved.
- I expect that my legislators...
- I expect my legislators to value the safety of Texans over political gain.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Ways and Means May 30th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator, for bringing this piece of legislation.
- , reports, vouchers, and other records to the Legislative Auditor.
- Thank you for bringing this piece of legislation, Senator.
- But this is a priority for this legislative body to make it right.
- pertaining to the fiscal aspect of the legislation.
Bills:
AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495
Keywords:
higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I can explain some of the legislation that's...
- I think ultimately, like any other piece of legislation, ...
- This legislation solves those problems.
- Subject to legislative appropriations.
- Previous Congresses and state legislators understand.
Bills:
HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So we certainly do support this legislation.
- We do support this legislation, and we hope you will too.
- We do support this legislation, and we hope you will too.
- We do support this legislation, and we hope you will too.
- We do support this legislation, and we hope you will too.
AK
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the clerk please certify the journal for the previous legislative days?
- I certify as to the correctness of the journal for the 23rd through the 30th legislative days of the
- 34th Legislature of the State of Alaska into its third special session in Juneau, Alaska, in the legislative
- Speaker, what this resolution does is it allows the legislation on the governor's special session call
- Our body has done substantial work on property tax legislation thus far, and we should keep the momentum
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal and the prayer for the record. The clerk read gubernatorial messages calling the legislature into a third special session and describing the call around House Bill 381, a major natural gas project bill addressing property taxes, municipal taxes, AGDC, reporting requirements, contract approval, an alternative volumetric tax, municipal impact grants, and related provisions. Messages from the Senate reported passage of a Senate-amended version of HB 381 and transmission of Senate Concurrent Resolution 203 to suspend certain rules related to the bill.
The House introduced HCR 301 and HCR 302. HCR 301, which suspends rules on carryover of bills into a special session, passed 40-0. The House then took up the Senate amendments to HB 381. The Majority Leader outlined the Senate changes, including new school funding provisions, reorganization and oversight of AGDC funds, a public project dashboard, stricter bond approval requirements, a heating fuel assistance fund, changes to the alternative volumetric tax structure and distribution of revenues, a permanent rather than sunsetted tax break, new deadlines tied to final investment decision and construction, and a new graduated income tax on certain pass-through entities. He urged members to vote no on concurrence, and the House rejected concurrence 12-28.
Because the House did not concur, the Speaker appointed a conference committee on HB 381 consisting of Representative Schrage, the Majority Leader, Representative Edgmon, and Representative Ruffridge. HCR 302, authorizing the House and Senate to recess for more than three days, passed 40-0 after members stated the recess was intended to allow conference negotiations to continue and that the body would return on a time certain. The House also received two governor-request bills, HB 3001 and HB 3002, both referred to the Finance Committee. The House then excused several members for specified absences and adjourned until July 1 at 10:30 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation provides cash rounding guidance for goods and services when purchasers pay in cash and
- This legislation was brought by the Idaho Retailers Association and provides guidance on rounding for
- This is an Idaho solution provided by Idaho retailers and turned into legislation.
- And by the way, the good chairman is on this legislation too.
- And so this legislation... ...essentially is honoring those seven Idahoans who got to participate.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/03/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The main provision this legislation would add is that applicants would be asked to outline their plans
- The main provision this legislation would add is that applicants would be asked to outline their plans
- I will note this legislation only makes this change for cesspool remediation.
- So that is how this legislation came about.
- This is a priority for our association this legislative session.
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee heard three bills related to water policy and all were given do pass recommendations. HB 2029 would require disclosure information for applicants to the Water Conservation Grant Fund, and an amendment broadened the disclosure requirements from only certain water users to all eligible entities. WIFA testified neutral on both the bill and amendment, noting it already collects much of the information; the committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 8-0.
HB 2096 would allow counties to receive WIFA financial assistance, including forgivable principal, for cesspool remediation, closure, or replacement when there is a risk to water or public health. WIFA and county representatives from the County Supervisors Association and Gila County supported the bill, explaining that counties need clearer authority to accept loans and grants for cesspool cleanup, especially in rural areas with thousands of aging cesspools and flood-related contamination. Members discussed impacts in Gila County and other areas, and the bill passed 8-0.
HB 2116 would appropriate $1 million from the State General Fund in FY 2027 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association supported the measure as preparation for possible Colorado River litigation, while members emphasized that the funding is a placeholder and that they hope litigation will not be necessary. The committee passed the bill 8-0 and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- As chair of the California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, I rise to present
- I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus to wish everyone a Gong He Fa Cai in
- Fellow Assembly Members, on behalf of the Latino Legislative Caucus, I rise today in support of House
- Today I rise as Chair of the California Native American Legislative Caucus in recognition of the Lunar
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of a motion to withdraw SB 107 and SB 117 from the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and place them on third reading. Members also approved procedural requests for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, and later took up the daily file.
The main floor item was H.R. 80, a resolution recognizing Lunar New Year. Assembly Member Fong presented the resolution, and several members from different caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the holiday’s cultural significance, themes of renewal and family, and California’s large AAPI community. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 62 coauthors, and was then adopted by voice vote. Fong also distributed prosperity cookie boxes to members after passage.
The chamber also observed moments of silence for Reverend Jesse Jackson and later for Babatunde Akinlola and Harold Tripp during adjournments in memory. Members gave tributes highlighting Akinlola’s film and education career and Tripp’s leadership in the Karuk Tribe and work on tribal restoration and natural resources. The session ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Thursday, February 19 at 9 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- senator from District 6 is off the floor today, but we'll be taking up the other two pieces of legislation
- senator from District 6 is off the floor today, but we'll be taking up the other two pieces of legislation
- President, I ask unanimous consent that Senate Bill 1233 be placed on the calendar for one legislative
- The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved this legislation to move forward on April 16,
- Just a reminder that next Monday, the 16th, is the 36th Legislative Day.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. It then received committee reports referring newly printed Senate Bills 1261-1268 to the appropriate committees, and heard a gubernatorial appointment of Trent Ney to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, which was referred to the Commerce and Human Resources Committee. The Senate also received House Concurrent Resolution 25 from the House for introduction.
In the 10th order, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 116, concerning findings related to Water District 1. It also adopted Senate Resolution 113, a bipartisan measure condemning political violence and affirming the importance of peaceful political engagement. The Senate then adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, supporting consolidation of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Idaho Department of Water Resources, with supporters citing efficiency, improved coordination, and continued support for local soil and water districts.
Under final consideration, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1239, which revises Idaho sex offender law to extend residency protections to legally operating daycares approved by local governments as well as state-licensed facilities. It also passed Senate Bill 1234, which changes Lewis-Clark State College’s name to Lewis-Clark State University throughout Idaho Code, with supporters arguing the change better reflects the institution’s degree offerings and would reduce confusion without changing its mission or adding ongoing costs. Both bills were transmitted to the House, and the Senate adjourned until the next day after miscellaneous announcements about upcoming deadlines and the final day for non-privileged committee bill introductions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- the senator from District 6 off the floor today, but we'll be taking up the other two pieces of legislation
- the senator from District 6 off the floor today, but we'll be taking up the other two pieces of legislation
- Nothing in this legislation shall be interpreted to imply a change in mission or academic classification
- The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved this legislation to move forward on April 16,
- Just a reminder that next Monday, the 16th, is the 36th Legislative Day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee members, for your consideration for introduction today is a piece of legislation that may be
- So based on some feedback we got last legislative session, ABC engaged in the proposed rulemaking process
- And again, I ask that you would consider introducing the legislation.
- The summary is that a legislator would be allowed 25 drafts and 10 completed RS in a given year, and
- there are several exceptions you can see in the legislation.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is legislative cleanup language.
- This bill is a critical piece of cleanup legislation.
- This bill is a critical piece of cleanup legislation, Thank you for placing it on the hearing today.
- support of this legislation.
- The very reason this legislation is before you today is because of an incident The very reason this legislation
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, technical registration, engineering, architect, land surveyor, reciprocity, endorsement, qualification standards, firefighter
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- In 2014, Monica began her legislative career by joining the office of Assembly Member Tom Amiano.
- This is a pivotal point for us as legislators. And for me, as your legislator, I see the pain.
- We have to continue to use our responsibilities as legislators to protect our children.
- And as we honor these young lives, as legislators to protect our children.