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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, this body needs to vote on Mr.
- <00:24:50.720>
legislation <00:24:51.440>and voting no on this legislation and voting - colleagues to join with me and to vote colleagues to join with me and to vote no<00:36:22.320>
- um arbitration policies and processes um arbitration policies and processes and<00:43:48.400>
- Members will record their votes by electronic device. This will be a 15-minute vote.
- um arbitration policies and processes um arbitration policies and processes and<00:43:48.400>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (03/03/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- controls the pace of its docket process controls the pace of its docket process to<01:25:24.000>
- <01:25:47.199>
but Bill 535 would slow down the process but Bill 535 would slow down the process - <01:37:18.199>
it some type of adjudicative process it some type of adjudicative process it - bill problematic so I'll be voting bill problematic so I'll be voting against against against it
- <05:16:08.360>
question process question process question but<05:16:10.040>uh <05:16:10.160
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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which <00:33:29.919 - location and type of disposal processing location and type of disposal processing a<00:42:05.319
- Vote is 13 to nothing.
- Chairwoman Aaron voted yes. The vote is 13 to nothing; the motion passes.
Summary:
The Solid Waste Subcommittee met to discuss proposed amendments to HB 171 and HB 215. For HB 171, Representative Gerna outlined technical changes to a landfill moratorium bill: DES would be allowed to accept applications only to review them for completeness, a notwithstanding clause would override automatic approval timing rules, the word “fully” would be removed, and an unnecessary reference to perennial water bodies would be deleted. Members raised concern about whether applications deemed complete during the moratorium would still have to comply with later changes in law or rule. Director Mike Whap of DES said applicants would likely need to amend applications if policy changes occurred, and suggested the bill could explicitly state that later changes apply to pending applications. The subcommittee generally supported the revised language and agreed the amended bill could go directly to executive session, though one member said the underlying legislation was ill-advised but preferred the amended version over the original.
The committee then turned to HB 215, which would create a two-stage landfill siting review centered on a “net public benefit” determination before full technical review. Representative Gerna explained that the amendment would define net public benefit, require an independent third-party assessment paid for by the applicant, and set up a process for selecting the contractor from a list submitted by the applicant, with DES and the host community involved and the commissioner choosing if no agreement is reached within 60 days. Members asked how “host community” would be defined; DES said it would generally mean the municipal governing body, though that body could appoint others. The amendment also broadened the factors considered in both harms and benefits, including human health, property values, tourism, recreation, wildlife, local economic benefits, and infrastructure improvements.
The discussion also added a provision directing DES to consult with the Department of Transportation, the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as needed when reviewing the third-party assessment. Director Whap said interdepartmental consultation is normal and that DES would likely adopt rules to guide the process. Members questioned whether the new framework would be too vague or burdensome for applicants, but Whap said it would not be designed to stack the deck against applicants and that the process should provide clearer, more balanced criteria. No votes were taken during the meeting, and the subcommittee appeared to continue refining the amendment language before further action.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, as I said, we're, we're going through a committee process.
- I mean, yes, we're 4 months into the session here, but we're going through a process.
- And if you read back through our text, OK, I said you said you were voting in committee.
- You remember voting in another committee, another public committee, all right.
- We will do a, um, formal meeting tomorrow to vote on pending legislation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce. Jan 29th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- How will you approach an exclusion process?
- for an exclusion process.
- We never voted on any of that stuff.
- When you are confirmed, will you return NIST votes?
- All right, we have an open vote that we're about to miss, so let's not miss this vote on the Senate floor
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, if you need me to [laughter] if that helps the process.
- This would not change the audit process.
- So, down to section 46 to begin the audit process, the voted ballot containers subject to the audit shall
- >> Well, that's done through a process >> Well, that's done through a process through
- Bill's given a favorable >> Uh votes 9-5.
Keywords:
county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026
Alabama Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- able to get the vote. able to get the vote.
- right to vote. right to vote.
- . vote. vote.
- to vote. to vote.
- the right to vote. the right to vote.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 35 senators. The journal was adopted without objection, absent senators were excused, and there were no house messages, committee reports, motions, or resolutions before the first bill was called.
The main item of business was House Bill 1, described as a conditional measure to set a process for electing U.S. House candidates in Alabama’s congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 if a federal court order lifts current injunctions. The sponsor said the bill would only take effect if the court order is issued and would allow quick compliance with federal rulings. Debate centered on whether the bill was truly responsive to the court or instead an attempt at mid-decade redistricting; opponents argued it would violate Alabama’s constitutional limits on elections and ignore the court’s redistricting orders, while supporters said they were trying to comply with the court and that the issue was partisan rather than personal.
Much of the discussion focused on Allen v. Milligan, the Voting Rights Act, and the meaning of the court’s injunctions. One senator argued the bill would dilute Black voting strength and was being driven by national Republican politics, while the sponsor and others insisted the legislature was acting only conditionally and that the court had not ordered the specific action being debated. The exchange became lengthy and contentious, but no final vote or other action on HB1 was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Just vote.
- No, no, your town hasn’t voted yet.
- says it's legal until the town votes says it's legal until the town votes right<03:30:26.479>
- <03:47:07.800>
on involve the towns in a popular vote on involve the towns in a popular vote - <04:20:40.640>
and a community the fewer people vote and a community the fewer people vote
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar.
The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 37th Legislative Day Jun 17th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have received the required majority vote.
- I have received a majority vote. The nomination of Ruth J.
- I have received a majority vote. The nomination of Jason M.
- I have received a majority vote. The nomination of F.
- I know that we have already voted on that, but I know that we have already voted on that.
Summary:
The Senate received communications from the House listing numerous bills, substitutes, amendments, and concurrent resolutions passed by the House or returned to the Senate, and it also noted a Senate amendment being stricken from House Bill 190. Committee reports were read on a wide range of nominations and bills, including favorable reports on several executive nominations and legislation involving nurse preceptors, voting, agricultural/forestry grants, child care, Title IX coordination, vehicle security devices, dry needling, human remains disposition, child care assistance, autism-related oversight, nursing advancement, correctional oversight, massage and bodywork, probate letters, computer security breaches, automobile insurance, medical debt protection, and technical corrections. The Senate also assigned House Bill 300, House Bill 64, and House Bill 385 to the Finance Committee.
The chamber confirmed several gubernatorial nominations by roll call vote, each receiving the required majority: Heidi J. A. Gilmore to the Marijuana Appeals Commission; Lee Wynne and Ruth J. Tucker to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; Jennifer R. Hallman and Lindsay E. Alexich to the Professional Standards Board; Jason M. Munion and F. Todd Kulata to the Environmental Appeals Board. The Senate also passed House Substitute 1 for House Bill 383, which changes overtime eligibility for certain DelDOT employees and clarifies covered positions, and Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which revises the Delaware Technical Innovation Program to give the Division of Small Business more flexibility in using federal grant funds. Consent Agenda M passed unanimously, including Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 on menopause and perimenopause coverage, House Bill 411 on alcohol/tobacco/marijuana enforcement, House Bill 271 on marijuana establishment spacing, House Bill 258 on alcohol licenses, House Bill 303 on juvenile probation/parole officers and DCYF employees, and House Bill 377 on Ocean View municipal election deadlines.
Consent Calendar 63 also passed unanimously, including resolutions recognizing Day of Service, National Adoption Month, National Coaches Day, Free Speech Week, Women’s Equality Day, and Spirit of America 250, along with resolutions encouraging a veteran cemetery in Kent County, seeking plans for repurposing underused public buildings, and honoring Delaware Boys State. The Senate spent significant time on floor remarks about the Boys State delegates and on a tribute to emergency responders who helped save a seven-year-old child trapped by a seatbelt; the responders were recognized individually and thanked for their work. Additional remarks explained the purpose of the menopause coverage bill, the adoption month resolution, the free speech resolution, and the America 250 resolution. The session ended with no further business and the Senate recessed until June 18.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Concurrent House Standing Comm on Elec, Const Amnd & Intergovernmental Affairs & State Gov (2-18-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And so you been one vote per state.
- One vote per state. So you're talking about one vote per state at every level.
- in the constitutional amendment process in the constitutional amendment process and<00:49:43.040
- It went to the Senate and it vote.
- will ask for vote in support later on. will ask for vote in support later on.
Keywords:
Concurrent meeting of the House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs and the House Standing Committee on State Government.
Title of video has been shortened due to YouTube length restrictions.
Discussion of HCR 45: 00:04:14, 958, all
Summary:
The joint meeting of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the House State Government Committee was called to consider House Concurrent Resolution 45, sponsored by Representative Jason Petri. The resolution would support calling for a federal balanced budget amendment through the Article V process. Petri argued that Kentucky’s own constitutional balanced-budget requirement shows the value of fiscal restraint, and he said decades of federal deficit spending and rising debt make a constitutional amendment necessary. Governor Ron DeSantis and Lauren Ends of the National Campaign for a Balanced Budget Amendment also testified in support, emphasizing the growth of federal debt, the risk of a future debt crisis, and the view that Congress is unlikely to solve the problem on its own.
Members asked about the mechanics and risks of an Article V convention, including whether the convention’s “sole purpose” language would be enforceable and whether a convention could become a “runaway” process. DeSantis and Ends said states can impose guardrails on delegates, including criminal penalties and delegate-limitation laws, and noted that any proposed amendment would still require ratification by 38 states. They also said that if Congress chose to draft the amendment itself in response to state pressure, that would be acceptable. One witness said 18 states have passed faithful-delegate or delegate-limitation laws.
Representative Callaway asked what would happen if the debt issue is not addressed. Witnesses responded that continued borrowing could lead to economic dislocation, higher interest costs, and a debt crisis that would crowd out other federal spending. They said the current debt burden is already more than $100,000 per U.S. citizen and roughly $300,000 per taxpayer, and that a balanced budget amendment would be a first step toward stopping the growth of debt before any long-term paydown could occur. The transcript provided does not show a final vote or other committee action on the resolution.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- AND IT WAS NEGLIGIBLE FROM THE FEDERAL PROCESS.
- AS EXAMPLES NEARLY 40 PERCENT FEDERAL DISPUTE PROCESS DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE PROCESS BUT THEY STILL
- I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH HOW PRIVATE EQUITY ARE USING THESE PROCESSES TO DO WHAT YOU JUST SAID.
- I DISAGREE WITH WHAT SHE IS SAYING ABOUT THE FEDERAL PROCESS THAT HAS BEEN IN PLACE.
- WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IS COSTS ARE DRIVEN UP BY GOING THROUGH THE LITIGATION PROCESS.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- vote no. vote no.
- Filer's vote? Filer's vote?
- >> He he left a vote of I. >> He he left a vote of I.
- We are voting on House Bill 10.
- we're voting on. Very clear. All those we're voting on. Very clear.
Keywords:
administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(3-4-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Explain<00:10:12.160>
my <00:10:12.320>vote. >> Explain my vote. - I'll vote on the vote.
- I'll vote on the vote.
- >> like to explain my vote, Mr. Chairman. >> like to explain my vote, Mr.
- a vote on 565? a vote on 565? >> I'm<00:21:16.799>
a <00:21:17.039>yes.
Summary:
The Licensing and Occupations Committee met with a quorum and heard several licensing and regulatory bills. House Bill 565, presented by Rep. Myron Dossett with support from the Kentucky League of Cities and the Paducah Fire Department, would clarify and broaden the authority of “fire protection officials” so local fire officials, along with the state fire marshal, can enforce final orders and seek court enforcement locally. The sponsor described it as cleanup language to streamline fire code enforcement and improve efficiency. The bill passed unanimously.
The committee then considered House Bill 776, a modernization of Kentucky’s Dental Practice Act, presented by Rep. Derek Lewis and Jeff Allen of the Kentucky Board of Dentistry, with Rep. Chad Hall also speaking in support. The bill updates definitions and board authority, revises licensure and renewal provisions, clarifies supervision and training rules for hygienists and assistants, updates telehealth standards, and preserves dentists’ authority over diagnosis and treatment planning. Members also discussed a provision allowing the board to use excess licensing funds for a scholarship to attract dentists to Kentucky. After questions about Medicaid access and a promised amendment removing certain ownership-related provisions, the bill passed unanimously.
House Bill 657, presented by Rep. Stephanie Deetsz and Michelle Sanborn of the Children’s Alliance, would give five licensing boards the statutory authority needed to obtain FBI fingerprinting/ORI numbers for interstate compact compliance. The boards named were counseling, speech-language pathology and audiology, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology. Supporters said the bill simply updates Kentucky law to match current FBI fingerprint language. It passed unanimously.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 273, presented by Rep. Mike Klein and the Kentucky Board of Barbering. A committee substitute was adopted first. The bill reduces barber training hours from 1,500 to 1,200, allows 10-hour school days, shortens out-of-state licensure experience requirements from three years to one year, and makes other cleanup changes, including moving board compensation to regulation. Supporters said it would reduce barriers to entry and help address workforce shortages. The amended bill passed unanimously, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in the process in the process of<00:23:49.480>
how <00:23:49.679>this <00:23:50.560 - And I'm still going to vote for it.
- to be voting in favor of it. Thank you. to be voting in favor of it. Thank you.
- permitting processes for data centers. permitting processes for data centers.
- , an additional costly permitting process, an additional costly permitting process, despite<01:42
Keywords:
Public Utilities Commission, PUC, energy regulation, utility regulation, electric utility, public utility, rate case, multiyear rate plan, decoupling, rate decoupling, greenhouse gas, social cost of carbon, environmental cost, resource planning, certificate of need, distributed renewable energy, interconnection, budget billing, electronic filing, contested case
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (02/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill on the docket is 510, relative to establishing certain due process rights for students,
- <00:28:44.440>
but <00:28:44.840>um Medicaid enrollment um process but um Medicaid - If this is voted down, then you can bring your amendment forward. Okay, it would go the other way.
- Okay, the vote means 10 yes, 8 no.
- The vote means 10 yes, 8 no. There will be a minority report written by Ron Burton.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 112, which would require students in the University and Community College systems to pass the U.S. citizenship civics naturalization test. A motion was made to retain the bill, and the committee voted unanimously to retain it, resulting in no report. HB 510, dealing with due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty in higher education disciplinary proceedings, was passed over for a later meeting so the University and Community College systems could meet with the committee.
The committee then discussed HB 659, creating a college graduate retention incentive program, but retained it without further debate after noting the prime sponsor was unavailable. HB 770, concerning tuition credits for community service, was also held for later in the day because an amendment was expected. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 583, which would have the state participate in Medicaid direct certification for free and reduced-price school meals. Supporters argued it would identify more eligible students, reduce paperwork, improve accuracy in school funding formulas, and bring in additional federal child care scholarship money; opponents argued it would significantly affect school funding calculations and should be delayed. The committee rejected the amendment by a 10-8 vote and then voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and minority report to follow.
HB 646, requiring school districts to establish an online application for free and reduced-price meal participation, was also debated. One member said many districts already do this voluntarily and that the bill was unnecessary; another proposed an amendment to convert the mandate into a grant program to offset startup costs, but the committee proceeded on the underlying motion and voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and a minority OTP report. HB 665, concerning eligibility for the free school meals program, was then retained by an 11-3 vote.
Finally, the committee began work on HB 703, which would prohibit school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid balances and appropriate funds for that purpose. An amendment was explained that would remove state payment of district meal debt and instead require district policies against shaming or bullying students and allow voluntary donations to reduce debt. After discussion, a motion was made to ITL the bill, with the sponsor saying constituents opposed subsidizing the program and wanted districts to retain collection tools; further debate was underway when the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (05/05/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a very very gradual process. It's a very very gradual process.
- I'm voting no for this bill. I'm voting no for this bill. Okay?
- So, I'm going to vote no. Thank you. So, I'm going to vote no. Thank you.
- has passed on a vote of 17 to 2. has passed on a vote of 17 to 2.
- Oh, we're voting<01:41:09.720>
on voting on voting on But<01:41:10.640>did <01:41:10.800
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to be voting for the amendment, and I'll be voting for the bill.
- I'm happy to be voting for the amendment, and I'll be voting for the bill.
- I'm happy to be voting for the amendment, and I'll be voting for the bill.
- I'm happy to be voting for the amendment, and I'll be voting for the bill.
- So there are processes in place.
Keywords:
veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/11/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just another group of process.
- The clerk votes no. Representative Scherr, no. Chair Roy, yes. The clerk votes no.
- I think we 12 ITL did 12 votes. votes. votes.
- >> Chair<02:58:12.800>
votes <02:58:13.200>yes. >> Chair votes yes. - nothing vote and we put it on consent. nothing vote and we put it on consent.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Removing that discretion chips away at due process, and for that reason, I vote no.
- Secretary, record the vote. The vote is 18 ayes, 8 nays, and 4 not voting.
- Secretary, record the vote. The vote is 16 ayes, 9 nays, and 5 not voting.
- And I vote aye. Senator Dunn votes aye.
- Secretary, record the vote. The vote is 25 ayes, 1 nay, and 4 not voting.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/27/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:43:13.880>
53 voted 112 to 17 and the Senate voted 53 voted 112 to 17 and the Senate voted - Please vote yes on HF 2.
- Please vote yes on HF 2.
- So let's vote yes on this bill.
- I urge you to vote yes. Thank you. Minnesota to support women. I urge you to vote yes. Thank you.
Keywords:
pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices