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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- you know, make the experience miserable, but I do want to make sure, since it's a big piece of legislation
- In 19501, this is the legislative findings and most of this is original findings from the legislature
- However, the legislation does not include a clear designation of who is responsible for the collection
- And finally, as I've read the RS of this legislation, For these processes.
- That's the part we're trying to improve on in the legislation.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee first considered and approved the gubernatorial appointment of Alan Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission, recommending confirmation to the floor by voice vote. The committee then heard and sent to print RS 33024, a technical fix by Senator Nichols clarifying that sex-offender residency restrictions also apply near locally permitted daycares, while not expanding licensing or enforcement and applying only prospectively.
The committee also sent to print RS 33058, Senator Ruchti’s large probate/guardianship rewrite, described as a multi-year effort to reorganize the code, add constitutional protections, expand guardianship and conservatorship options, and streamline procedures. Members praised the work and noted it had been developed with courts and stakeholder input.
The main substantive hearing was on Senate Bill 1226, sponsored by Senator Wintrow and co-sponsored by Representative Hill, which would require DNA collection for misdemeanor sexual battery and domestic violence offenses, reorganize DNA collection statutes, and clarify that the misdemeanor additions are prospective while existing felony collection provisions remain retroactive. Testimony from Idaho State Police, a Boise State criminal justice professor, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance, and Representative Hill supported the bill as a way to improve accountability, close investigative gaps, and reduce cold cases. After discussion about retroactivity and collection gaps, the committee voted to send SB 1226 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also took testimony from Amy Anderson, a retired Idaho Department of Corrections employee, on her nomination to the Pardons and Parole Commission; no vote was taken on her appointment at this meeting.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank Representative West for sponsoring that legislation just a couple years ago.
- His legislation, in fact, passed the Senate 33 to 0 just a couple years ago.
- This is a great piece of common sense legislation, which Representative, thank you.
- Because I do know that early on in the legislation it says at the taxpayer's request.
- My comment is, it's very common sense legislation. I'll be supporting it.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Four - Tuesday, January 13 - Afternoon Session - State of the State
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm not just talking about legislators here, will be tempted to reverse these cuts to restore the
- When conservative budget discipline is matched with strategic investment, decisive legislative action
- Thank you to Speaker Patterson and to Senator Trent for your leadership in sponsoring this legislation
- And I encourage the General Assembly to advance similar legislation, sponsored by Senator Ben Brown [
- This is not happening now, and I look forward to legislation sponsored by Senator Bean [member_14820]
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session / Gov. Bob Ferguson State-of-the-State Address Jan 13th, 2026 at 11:45 am
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor's legislative liaison, Debbie Driver.
- Let me know how I can help get that legislation to my desk for signature.
- I look forward to signing that legislation into law as well.
- January 14th, the third legislative day.”
- January 14th, the third legislative day.”
Summary:
The joint session of the Washington Legislature convened to receive Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address, with the House and Senate roll called and a quorum confirmed. The chamber recognized Supreme Court justices, statewide elected officials, tribal leaders, consular corps members, and other guests before the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem by the Wapato High School Choir, a prayer by Reverend Indiana Driver Gimmer, and a poem by State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield. The governor opened by thanking those present and highlighting recent flooding as a major test of the state’s resilience, praising first responders, National Guard members, WSDOT crews, and local leaders for their response and recovery efforts.
In his address, Ferguson said Washington’s economy remains strong but argued the state must make major investments in transportation, ferries, housing, and affordability. He proposed more than a billion dollars for bridge repairs, $164 million for road paving this summer, another billion dollars for three new ferries, and a $244 million housing investment. He also called for a millionaire’s tax to fund expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits, tax relief for small businesses, more K-12 funding, and affordability measures such as utility bill credits and expanded energy assistance. He criticized federal immigration enforcement tactics and changes at the CDC, urged action on a bill limiting masked law enforcement, and said Washington should rely on science-based public health guidance through state-led efforts.
The governor also highlighted several bills and proposals he said he would support, including expanded early learning for military families, modular housing standards, reckless driving changes, improved crash data access, wildfire air support for local fire departments, fee refunds when agencies miss processing deadlines, and a campaign to improve FAFSA completion rates. He said his administration has already reduced processing times for several licenses and wants government to be more responsive. After the address, the joint session was dissolved by motion and vote, and the House then adjourned until January 14 at 10:30 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session / Gov. Bob Ferguson State-of-the-State Address Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The governor's legislative liaison, Debbie Driver.
- Let's get that legislation to my desk immediately so I can sign that into law.
- Let me know how I can help get that legislation to my desk for signature.
- January 14th, the third legislative day.”
- January 14th, the third legislative day.”
Summary:
The joint session of the Washington Legislature convened to receive Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address, with the House and Senate, Supreme Court justices, statewide elected officials, tribal leaders, consular representatives, and other guests formally introduced. The meeting also included the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance by the Wapato High School Choir, a prayer by Reverend Indiana Driver Gimmer, and a poem by State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield.
In his address, Governor Ferguson said the state remains strong economically but faces major challenges from recent historic flooding, aging transportation infrastructure, ferry reliability problems, the housing shortage, and affordability concerns. He proposed major budget priorities including more than a billion dollars for bridge and road maintenance without raising taxes, another billion dollars for ferries, and a record housing investment. He also called for a millionaire’s tax to fund expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits, tax relief for small businesses, and more support for K-12 education, along with utility assistance and early learning expansion funded in part by a large private gift.
The governor also criticized federal immigration enforcement practices and changes at the CDC, urged action on a bill to prohibit masked law enforcement and require identifying information, and backed shifting vaccine recommendations to the state health department. He highlighted several bipartisan proposals he said he would sign, including expanded early learning for military families, modular housing standards, reckless driving changes, crash review access to medical information, wildfire air resources for local fire departments, and fee refunds for missed agency deadlines. After the governor’s remarks, the joint session was dissolved by motion and the House adjourned until the next legislative day.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> think it's a good piece of legislation think it's a good piece of legislation and<00:04:22.160><
- The Kentucky National Guard briefing and aerial flight of Frankfurt for legislators—please be reminded
- </c><00:14:22.440><c> please</c><00:14:23.079><c> be</c> of Frankfurt for legislators please be of Frankfurt
- for legislators please be reminded<00:14:24.279><c> that</c><00:14:25.240><c> tomorrow</c><00:14:26.199
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum and considered two bills. House Bill 131, sponsored by Rep. Michael Meredith, would give certain former second-class cities more flexibility to change firefighter schedules without a collective bargaining agreement, allowing alternative schedules such as 24-on/72-off and a 48-on/72-off pattern. Meredith said the measure was developed with the Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Professional Firefighters and was permissive rather than mandatory. Senators generally supported the bill, noting it would not affect departments that want to keep their current schedules.
The committee then heard House Bill 136 from Rep. Jared Bowman, with testimony from Josh Crawford of the Georgia Center for Opportunity. The bill would require more comprehensive annual reporting from the Department of Corrections so lawmakers can better evaluate sentencing, parole, recidivism, rehabilitation, and re-entry outcomes. Supporters said Kentucky currently relies too much on anecdote and incomplete data, and that better information would help direct funding and policy decisions; Bowman also tied the bill to follow-up on last year’s criminal justice reforms. Some members praised the data-gathering effort and discussed possible future tweaks, while one senator criticized HB 5 and said the data should have been collected earlier.
Both bills were advanced unanimously by the committee and sent to the Senate floor with favorable consideration. The chair also announced a reminder about the Kentucky National Guard briefing and aerial flight event RSVP deadline.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative approval is required before the comptroller may transfer money from the reserve.
- Showing the 32 states that have filed similar legislation.
- No private investment, only legislatively appropriated funds.
- Are there any safeguards you would recommend for this legislation?
- Well, we'll see what the parameters are in the legislation.
Keywords:
cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver, consumer rights, business regulations, refund policy, telephone solicitation, telemarketing, text message marketing, SMS marketing, robotext, spam text, consumer protection, deceptive trade practices, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation reforming the property tax system and providing relief for Texas property taxpayers.
- Legislation providing. for a universal education savings account program, legislation to provide salary
- Legislation creating the Texas Cyber Command, legislation reforming the bail system in Texas to end revolving
- If the House doesn't act, priority legislation, like finally ending property taxes, risks failing.
- The county was carved out of Cook County by a legislative act and. named in honor of Henry A.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, May 15, 2026 - AM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- I can't legislate that away days.
- </c><00:44:57.880><c> support,</c> getting some legislative support, getting some legislative support
- </c><00:52:59.480><c> I</c> kind of like legislating the wind. I kind of like legislating the wind.
- </c> at least in the proposed legislation at least in the proposed legislation that<03:17:19.080><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:28:30.760><c> um</c> this bill inexpedient to legislate um this bill inexpedient to legislate
- <01:30:46.719><c> better</c> Legislation better, legislation better yet, due to the constitutional violations
- I hope you'll just find this bill inexpedient to legislate, as we did in the last legislative session
- </c><01:51:10.800><c> any</c> we need to take this legislation any we need to take this legislation any
- </c> taxes they're Changed by legislative taxes they're Changed by legislative action<04:06:15.319><c
Summary:
The committee opened a public hearing on HB 402, a bill dealing with whether Education Freedom Account (EFA) payments should be described in state law as not constituting taxable income. The bill sponsor argued that the current statute is misleading because New Hampshire should not imply a federal tax result, and said the bill would remove that language and could also be amended to clarify that families should consult tax advisors. He emphasized that the measure was not intended to impose a state tax on EFAs, but to avoid giving inaccurate advice about possible federal tax liability.
Testimony was divided. A retired representative and a tax preparer both opposed the bill, saying EFA payments are already treated consistently with IRS rules and that the bill would create confusion, administrative burden, and possible tax consequences for low- and moderate-income families. They argued the bill is a solution in search of a problem and warned that requiring 1099s could add costs for the scholarship organization and recipients. A tax attorney supported the bill’s repeal of the state language, saying New Hampshire should not put tax advice into statute and that the current wording is inaccurate because federal law, not state law, controls taxability. He cited IRS Section 117 and Publication 970, explaining that only some scholarship-like payments are tax-free and that many EFA-eligible expenses may not qualify for federal exemption.
Members asked questions about what would be misleading, whether the bill was trying to tax EFAs, and the cost of issuing 1099s. The sponsor and witnesses repeatedly said the bill was not a state tax on voucher payments, but a clarification about federal tax treatment. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Transportation Bill - 06/06/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- This legislation will 5 to 10 years.
- </c> the intent of the 2023 legislation. the intent of the 2023 legislation.
- </c><02:30:31.280><c> Uh</c> legislators in a budget year. Uh legislators in a budget year.
- </c><02:40:03.439><c> from</c> um legislation from um legislation from 2023.<02:40:05.840><c> Um</c><
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:05.519><c> on</c> motion is inexpedient to legislate on motion is inexpedient to legislate
- </c><01:15:53.960><c> or</c> interest and B says uh the legislator or interest and B says uh the legislator
- </c><01:34:10.280><c> is</c> similar to what this legislation is similar to what this legislation is
- </c> Grant the cola uh back then the legisl Grant the cola uh back then the legisl Met<01:34:18.239><
- </c> state operating budget the legislator state operating budget the legislator passed<01:38:57.679>
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 622, but after the sponsor said further research raised concerns, he asked that the bill be tabled. The committee then moved in executive session and voted unanimously to find the bill inexpedient to legislate, sending it to consent. The committee also retained House Bill 349, the ophthalmologic laser bill, after members said more time was needed for the professions involved to work out training standards and provide additional information; that motion also passed unanimously.
The committee then discussed House Bill 244, a municipal building/fire code recodification measure. Members said the bill needed more review and careful scrutiny because of its length and possible unintended effects, and they voted unanimously to retain it as well. House Bill 534 was then heard; the sponsor said the bill did not do what was intended because of a misunderstanding about current processing, and the committee voted inexpedient to legislate and placed it on consent.
The committee next considered House Bill 233, with an amendment to remove a requirement affecting the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Supporters argued the bill would reduce an unnecessary burden and improve transparency, while opponents said the committee should not single out one private 501(c)(3) organization. The amendment was adopted 8-5, and the bill as amended then passed 7-6; a minority report was requested. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 536, a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for certain state retirees. The sponsor and supporters argued retirees had not received adequate COLAs and that the bill would help offset inflation, while the retirement system testified that the proposal would add significant costs, including an estimated $1.5 million for the state, $6.6 million for political subdivisions, and about $100.7 million in present-value unfunded liability, with the impact reflected in future employer contribution rates.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And, as customary, legislators and other elected officials will be taken out of turn.
- Legislators and other elected officials will be taken out of turn. And here we are.
- The Mass Ready Act is an incredibly important impact of this legislation.
- It's a good opportunity for legislators to ask him questions.
- Friedman's association with this legislation.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the Healey-Driscoll administration’s Mass Ready Act, a $3 billion environmental bond bill. Administration officials said the bill would fund climate resilience, clean water, land conservation, parks, PFAS remediation, food security infrastructure, and coastal and inland flood protection, while also streamlining permitting for housing, restoration, and other resilience projects. They emphasized that the bond authorizes spending but does not itself obligate it, and said the proposal includes deauthorizations as housekeeping. Committee members asked about the new Resilience Revolving Fund, flood and drought management, MVP funding, land acquisition, Chapter 61 right-of-first-refusal changes, salt marsh carbon sequestration, and how the bill would help smaller municipalities and offset expected federal funding losses. Officials said the revolving fund would be managed through EEA and the Clean Water Trust, with criteria aimed at directing aid to communities most in need, and noted that drought issues would continue to be handled through existing DEP and drought commission tools.
Several committee members and witnesses discussed specific policy provisions, including flood disclosure requirements for homebuyers and renters, expanded authority for regional planning and small-town access to grants, and permitting reforms that would exempt or expedite certain environmental restoration and priority housing projects from more time-consuming review processes. Administration witnesses defended the reforms as a way to achieve the same environmental outcomes faster and with more certainty, while some advocates argued the bill should go further, especially on Chapter 91 and restoration permitting. The administration also described investments in DCR facilities, water and wastewater systems, open space, agricultural easements, and a new focus on blue carbon and salt marsh restoration.
Public testimony largely supported the bill. Mass Audubon, the Trustees of Reservations, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, The Nature Conservancy, MAPC, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, municipal officials, and others praised the bill’s resilience, conservation, and water infrastructure investments. Some witnesses urged additional funding for land protection, coastal resilience, buyouts, and restoration, and several called for stronger or simpler permitting reforms. Municipal witnesses from Boston, Beckett, Beverly, Conway, and regional planning organizations stressed the need for flexible financing, especially for small and rural communities facing costly infrastructure and climate adaptation projects. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee heard testimony and asked questions before moving on to additional panels.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We support the goal of this legislation.
- </c> We support the goal of this legislation. We support the goal of this legislation.
- We<00:56:05.080><c> encourage</c><00:56:05.440><c> legislator</c><00:56:06.280><c> legislators</c><00
- :56:06.920><c> to</c> We encourage legislator legislators to We encourage legislator legislators to strengthen
- ><c> codified</c> Legislation passed last year codified Legislation passed last year codified these<01
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> be implemented but the 2023 legislation be implemented but the 2023 legislation where<00:10:12.640
- I’m also the legislative co-chair for Literacy Action Network. Good morning.
- I’m also the legislative co-chair for Literacy Action Network. Good morning.
- I'm also the legislative co-chair of Literacy Action Network.
- I'm also the legislative co-chair of Literacy Action Network.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> solutions,</c> This legislation focuses on solutions, This legislation focuses on solutions, not
- c><00:21:01.919><c> to</c> the remarks on the legislation and to the remarks on the legislation and to
- ><c> diminish</c><00:23:41.520><c> the</c> This legislation will not diminish the This legislation will
- </c> colleagues to support this legislation colleagues to support this legislation and<00:24:31.760><
- </c><01:48:00.000><c> Without</c> for legislative business. Without for legislative business.
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 Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All of you, our legislative partners.
- I was just asking, how did that piece of legislation move last year?
- And I know that many other legislators will hear about a particular piece of legislation that comes through
- And I know that many other legislators, they'll hear about a particular piece of legislation that comes
- And as legislators, these are some of the few things we can do, which is...”