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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/26/25

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh 24th uh in of 24 in Henipin County.
  • bonus, in addition to grants for nonprofits in 2024-2025.
  • including a 10% increase in minute services in fiscal year 2025 and an additional 12.5% in fiscal year
  • In 2023, 12 to insecurity in veterans.
  • So it results in better outcomes for individuals that are in that marriage and for children in the home
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Working Group 1/15/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in one year it’s 1,800; in the next year it’s 1,700 in total.
  • So in one year it’s 1,800; in the next year it’s 1,700 in total.
  • So in one year it’s 1,800; in the next year it’s 1,700 in total.
  • So in one year it’s 1,800; in the next year it’s 1,700 in total.
  • So in one year it’s 1,800; in the next year it’s 1,700 in total.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • 15926 in paragraphs one so in 195 sorry 15926 in paragraphs one and<00:08:43.039><c> two</c><00:08:43.200
  • in the community, but in the public and in the community, but the<00:10:44.880><c> fact</c><00:10:45.120
  • Matters of mitigation, extenuation, for the judge to consider in his or her ruling.
  • ><c> the</c> um in paragraph three in the um in paragraph three in the introductory.<01:00:03.920><c>
  • > business is no firearms in the in the in business is no firearms in the in the in the<01:01:46.000>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The continued conference on House Bill 609 focused on reconciling House and Senate drafts dealing with firearms and other personal defense tools, local government preemption, and agency rulemaking. Representative Leyon walked through amendment 21107H, explaining that it narrows undefined terms, clarifies that the General Court has supremacy over local regulation, allows damages actions for violations of preemption law, and adds language limiting agency rules unless specifically authorized by statute. She also described a three-year sunset and a delayed effective date for new rules so existing rules could continue temporarily while the legislature considers any needed statutory carveouts. Members then debated the practical effect of the language, especially whether it would bar agencies from adopting internal employment rules or instead require those rules to come through JCAR and be tied to express statutory authority. Several examples were discussed, including state plow drivers, corrections employees, and other workers who may need to carry personal defense tools in the field. The committee also discussed a provision making a plaintiff a prevailing party if a municipality changes a challenged policy after suit is filed, and a clause stating that good faith or advice of counsel is not a defense, though it may be considered in mitigation. The discussion narrowed to the difference between the House approach, which some members read as an absolute prohibition on agency rules in these areas, and the Senate approach, which some members said would allow rules only when an agency can point to express enabling authority and JCAR can review them. Members agreed that the goal was to prevent agencies from adopting rules that conflict with the statute while still allowing legitimate safety-related regulations where the legislature has authorized them. The conference took a recess and later resumed with the chair stating the parties had reached an agreement in principle based on the latest Senate language, and Representative Leyon was asked to continue reviewing the draft line by line for remaining concerns.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <c> a</c> championship in dramatic fashion in a championship in dramatic fashion in a thrilling<00:14
  • in working in good were very interested in working in good faith<00:37:27.760><c> to</c><00:37:28.079
  • </c> in law. in law.
  • </c> in the House. in the House.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know the numbers in Vogtle and Hinkley Point C in the U.K.
  • advanced nuclear in our last resource plan, and we'll do that again in the next resource plan in 2027
  • advanced nuclear in our last resource plan, and we'll do that again in the next resource plan in 2027
  • I'll get you all that in writing in an email later so you have it all in one spot. But that's that.
  • sector was that... ...in previous roles in the private sector, what I found most impressive in joining
Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to hear a series of presentations on the economics, financing, workforce, and community impacts of advanced nuclear deployment in North Dakota. William Bridge of Nucleon Energy presented the committee’s economic impacts and private-sector financing report, estimating construction and operating job impacts, local spending, and state/local tax effects for hypothetical SMR projects. He said the report assumes first-of-a-kind costs are still high, used a $6 million per megawatt nth-of-a-kind proxy, and estimated peak construction workforces of about 500 for a 200-MW plant and 1,000 for a larger facility, with roughly 100 operating jobs for a 200-MW plant. Committee members questioned security costs, capital cost assumptions, water and transmission siting constraints, and whether the model included fuel and waste; Bridge said the report included initial fuel in capital cost and that waste disposal is funded through existing federal mechanisms. Lori Brady of the Nuclear Energy Institute then outlined national nuclear workforce needs and NEI’s strategic workforce planning efforts. She described declining labor-force participation, retirements, and the need for a much larger future workforce, and said NEI has organized recommendations around career awareness, pipelines, training and qualification, policy support, retention, and nontraditional recruitment. She highlighted tools such as the Nuclear Works career website, the Nuclear Energy Academic Roadmap, the new federal Energy and Natural Resources career cluster, and the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program for community colleges. Members asked about AI, timing for training relative to plant development, and whether advanced manufacturing would reduce staffing needs; Brady said AI is not expected to replace workers and that training timelines depend on the specific project and staffing plan. The committee also heard from Gary Yaco, mayor of Red Wing, Minnesota, who described Prairie Island’s role in his community. He said the plant provides a large share of local property tax revenue, supports well-paid jobs, contributes to emergency preparedness funding and training, and is broadly supported by the city despite periodic protests and public concerns. He emphasized the plant’s security, regular drills with local and federal responders, and the absence of problems with dry cask storage. Later, Benton Arnett of NEI discussed the current financing landscape for advanced nuclear, explaining how tax credits, federal loan support, off-take agreements, and new business models are helping projects move forward. He said early projects face high upfront costs and long lead-time procurement, but that investor confidence is improving as federal policy and regulatory streamlining continue. The committee asked about waste funding, comparisons with natural gas, the effect of political shifts on investor confidence, and whether the market will narrow to a few winning technologies; Arnett said the industry is still sorting that out, but expects clearer winners in the late 2020s and early 2030s. The meeting concluded with an introductory presentation from Julie Kazeraki of DOE’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing, who said the office is focused on accelerating nuclear deployment through financing support.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • in our work in talking about both groups.
  • in time, first in right.
  • In fact, we've had the lowest cost. In fact, we're decreasing in cost.
  • In fact, we've had the lowest cost. In fact, we're decreasing in cost.
  • in.
Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We know the numbers in Vogtle and Hinkley Point C in the UK.
  • advanced nuclear in our last resource plan, and we'll do that again in the next resource plan in 2027
  • I'll get you all that in writing in an email later so you have it all in one spot. But that's that.
  • I think what impresses me most for having worked in the nuclear industry in previous roles in the private
  • It's in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, or it's in that area.
Summary: The committee met to hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear economics, workforce, community impacts, and financing. Nucleon Energy’s William Bridge presented a report estimating the economic impacts of hypothetical 200-megawatt and 600-megawatt SMRs, including construction and operating jobs, local spending, tax revenue, and the private-sector conditions needed to attract investment. He said the report used nth-of-a-kind cost assumptions, discussed security and water siting considerations, and argued that early community engagement and permitting work should be timed to when projects are closer to being economic. Committee members questioned cost assumptions, security staffing, transmission and water siting, and whether large reactors or SMRs are more likely to be financed in the near term. Lori Brady of the Nuclear Energy Institute then outlined national nuclear workforce needs and NEI’s strategic workforce planning. She described declining labor-force demographics, the need for hundreds of thousands of new energy workers by 2050, and six workforce priorities: career awareness, pipelines, training and qualification, policy support, retention, and non-traditional pipelines. She highlighted the Nuclear Works career website, the Nuclear Energy Academic Roadmap, the new federal Energy and Natural Resources career cluster, and the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program for community colleges. Members asked about AI, robotics, and when training should begin relative to future plant construction; Brady said AI is not expected to replace workers broadly and that training timelines depend on the specific project and staffing plan. Red Wing, Minnesota Mayor Gary Yako described hosting the Prairie Island nuclear generating facility. He said the plant provides a large share of the city’s property tax base, supports well-paid jobs, contributes to local emergency preparedness, and is a strong community partner through donations and employee involvement. He said the city supports relicensing, has regular emergency drills, and has had no issues with dry cask storage. The committee also heard from NEI’s Benton Arnett, who reviewed the current financing landscape, including federal tax credits, DOE loan authority, offtake agreements, and the shift toward project developers and special-purpose vehicles. He said early projects face high first-of-a-kind costs, but federal support and long-term power purchase agreements are helping make projects financeable. Finally, DOE’s Julie Kazeraki described the Office of Energy Dominance Financing and its role in supporting new nuclear, restarts, uprates, and supply chain investments, emphasizing that federal loan and tax-credit tools are intended to reduce upfront risk and improve project affordability.
SC

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

Healthcare and Regulatory Subcommittee Jun 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So talk to us a little bit about the contingency plans that exist that y'all have in place to mitigate
  • Both of these job fairs were hosted in our JRT centers in coordination with our SCWorks partners.
  • VR counselors work hand-in-hand with each consumer to assist in course completion and aid in job placement
  • Whether the barriers are in the workplace, at home, in transportation, or in the community, our role
  • We have engineers and engineering technicians located both in the Bryant Center in Lyman and also in
Keywords: 977, all
Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2nd in Elgin.
  • They can come back in.
  • In the universal sense, in the mankind sense. Madam President, thank you.
  • jeopardy of being in the courts for... ...put the bill, if it becomes law, in jeopardy of being in the
  • What is, is it fair to say that this framework could be considered in other areas that face similar cost
Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, a ceremonial recognition of two Elgin High School students, Clayton Raoul and Leon Anderson, and bus driver Kevin McDonald for their heroic actions during a March 2 bus crash. A citation was read honoring their selfless efforts to evacuate injured students and assist first responders. The chamber also introduced several student pages and recognized visiting groups in the gallery, including Impact Oklahoma and the Ardmore Leadership Group. The Senate then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1491, requiring appointed presidential electors to take the same oath as other electors, advanced and passed. Senate Bill 1579, which requires assessors to mail taxpayers a statement of rights when property valuations increase, also advanced and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1806, extending foster care eligibility to age 21 for those who opt in and meet program requirements, drew supportive debate about helping youth transition to adulthood; it advanced and passed as an emergency measure. A lengthy debate followed on Senate Bill 1552, which would allow certain large counties to pursue home rule charters through a voter-approved process. Supporters argued it would give populous counties more flexibility and local control, while opponents raised concerns about unequal treatment, population-based governance, rural representation, and possible constitutional issues. The bill advanced and then passed 26-18. Senate Bill 483, authorizing county-run relocation assistance programs funded by private donations for voluntarily relocating individuals, especially homeless persons, also prompted extensive questions about liability, trafficking concerns, accountability, and whether it could shift people between jurisdictions; it advanced and passed 39-6. Finally, Senate Bill 63, raising school board member stipends from $25 to $190 per meeting under permissive language, advanced over concerns about cost and then moved to final passage, with debate beginning at the end of the transcript.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • ><c> that</c><01:03:31.440><c> in</c> schools participating in that in schools participating in that
  • </c><01:42:51.760><c> in</c><01:42:51.920><c> in</c> I I don't see that happening in in in I I don't
  • c> the</c> reduction in overdose deaths in the reduction in overdose deaths in the Commonwealth<01:43
  • </c><02:02:32.000><c> in</c> We've got 170 some districts in in We've got 170 some districts in in Kentucky
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in this case and in any case, in order for somebody to file a lawsuit under the wrongful death act
  • in Florida in 2022?
  • They show up in our homes, in clinics, in communities long before They show up in our homes, in clinics
  • In 2000, In 2009, his son Christopher was in a very serious auto accident.
  • There is no joy in this. There is no joy in this. There is no joy in this.
Keywords: 998, house, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 114 May 8th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in place in the immediate put policies in place in the immediate uh<01:06:22.960><c> term</c><01:06:
  • </c> in favor say I. in favor say I.
  • in general assemblies in time serving in general assemblies in the<02:02:13.360><c> future</c><02:02
  • In fact, everyone out there in the lobby corps, everyone out there in the lobby, everyone out there in
  • All in favor say I. a lot in our small communities in rural a lot in our small communities in rural Colorado
Keywords: 981, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 14th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just as a reminder, in order to conduct a fair legislative hearing and to ensure fairness to all who
  • And then in fairness, my question to the author and the sponsors would be: having heard some of the testimony
  • In support. Thank you. In support.
  • In light of what's happened in other states, doctors and patients involved in...
  • Any others in support? Any testimony in opposition? Those in opposition?
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jul 1st, 2026

Privacy and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, no, I'm sure we'll cause trouble in August. Okay, fair enough. Then we'll see you then.
  • In fact, our members have seen this firsthand in settings where AI is already in use.
  • We're cited in some of whom were cited in the literature that you have in front of you.
  • Sarah Boot with the Alliance for Legal Fairness testified in strong support.
  • whole by AI to caused in whole or in substantial part by AI. ...caused in whole by AI to caused in whole
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • of you that want to address the committee today, and I have to be fair in its application.
  • So, in fairness, if there's anything that you'd like the committee to know in response, I'd love to hear
  • We just had a job fair in my district, South Central, one of our community’s large, significant, dense
  • And this helps correct the law, we think, in a way that is more fair. 50 is by no means the marker of
  • And this helps correct the law, we think, in a way that is more fair. 50 is by no means the marker of
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We've been in the budget since 1978, and even in the worst years, in 2009 when we had significant budget
  • million gap in the current year in 2024-25.
  • It's in accounting, in purchasing, and in IT support across campuses.
  • in.
  • We appreciate the committee's commitment to mitigating the cuts, as highlighted in Ed Trust West's latest
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think since I came in in a special in 2019, I think I've been the ranking member almost every one of
  • Don't wait for me to join in. Just next representative, chime in.
  • The people couldn't, in that district, vote for the people in charge of them in that fire district, but
  • In St.
  • Are we looking at how we can mitigate what has happened to go forward in the future?
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective. The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption. Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • County, and we are doing our best to help mitigate the damage that was caused by the issue in Iraq and
  • The LGBTQ Caucus is unique in that we have members in every single other affinity caucus in the Legislature
  • together in solidarity.
  • Mitigation Fee Act.
  • I join my colleague in asking that we adjourn in his memory. Thank you.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are doing our best to help mitigate the damage that was caused by the issue in Iraq and restricting
  • Mental illness impacts one in five adults in the group and every background.
  • The LGBTQ Caucus is unique in that we have members in every single other affinity caucus in the legislature
  • Mitigation Fee Act.
  • I join my colleague in asking that we adjourn in his memory. Thank you.
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and several ceremonial presentations. Members welcomed Jack and Jill of America’s Far West Region and a large education bus trip from Senate District 15. The body also adopted SCR 151 designating May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month, SR 105 declaring May as National Tennis Month, SCR 175 recognizing Behavioral Health Awareness Month, SCR 176 designating May as Small Business Month, and SCR 178 recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. These resolutions drew broad support, with many senators speaking to the health, civic, economic, and cultural themes in the measures, as well as concerns about anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and solidarity across communities. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointees unanimously: Siva Gunda to the California Energy Commission, Tony Sertich as Executive Director of the California Housing and Finance Agency, and Craig Snellings to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In addition, the chamber approved a motion to suspend Joint Rule 62(a) so the Committee on Local Government could hear AB 1768, after debate over the procedure and a roll call vote. On legislation, the Senate passed a series of bills on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including SB 922 on local cost recovery for street damage from public service operations, SB 932 on litigation transparency, SB 1311 on updates to consumer affairs boards and licensing rules, SB 1143 on access to forensic interview recordings in child abuse cases, SB 1307 on clearing forged real estate documents, SB 1177 on high-speed rail reporting, SB 971 on community networks for older adults, SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1228 on existing outdoor advertising displays in former redevelopment areas, SB 997 on lien authority for a groundwater sustainability agency, SB 1115 on public cemetery district governance, SB 1088 on advance care planning forms, SB 1242 on family participation in CARE Court, SB 1364 on parental rights in rape-related custody cases, SB 993 on protecting mental health professionals’ identifying information, SB 1094 on prescription drug biosimilar use, SB 1117 on ADU fee calculations, SB 1244 on broker compensation disclosures for public agency health plans, SB 1315 on automated driving system software update reporting, and SB 1398 on recognizing Green Globes as an equivalent state building certification. Earlier, a motion by Senator Strickland to withdraw SB 1035 from committee failed on a 22-22 vote.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty - Monday, April 13

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In St.
  • In O'Fallon, St. Charles, and Washington, In O'Fallon, St.
  • It sunsets in 2030.
  • I'm fully in support of it. Let's vote this bill in. Thank you.
  • That's already in our law. That's already in our— that time period is already in our law.
Keywords: 959, house, all