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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, July 13, 2026

Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, that requires congressional action. So, that's out of our purview and out of our authority.
  • </c> good neighbor authority programs. good neighbor authority programs.
  • than population authority rather than population management<01:36:08.719><c> authority.
  • </c> management authority. management authority.
  • </c> neighbor authority. I like the concept. neighbor authority. I like the concept.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

General Laws Apr 15th, 2026

General Laws

Transcript Highlights:
  • on, will select on concurrent resolution, one commissioner and one alternate for each federal congressional
  • on, will select on concurrent resolution, one commissioner and one alternate for each federal congressional
  • on, will select on concurrent resolution, one commissioner and one alternate for each federal congressional
  • position is a very critical decision, and these three positions should be elected in all eight congressional
  • So there would be 24 delegates statewide, three from each of the eight congressional districts.
Committee: House General Laws
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • will now occur on the nomination of Keith Ventress to serve on the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority
  • So Are our banking districts still configured by the old congressional districts?
  • It'll be questions of the author, Senator Irk. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Other questions for the author, Senator Howard.
  • There be questions of the author, House Bill 4305?
Bills: HB1590 , HB1242 , HB3818 , HB4305
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House May 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So not that any of them authorities. So not that any of them authorities.
  • from the seven congressional come from the seven congressional come from the seven congressional districts
  • Congressional districts Congressional districts Congressional districts appointed by the governor.
  • uh the appointing authority can remove the person at any authority can remove the person at any authority
  • I legislature the authority to act. I legislature the authority to act.
Bills: HB 1535 , HB 123 , HB 111 , HB 180 , HB 342 , HB 1027 , HB 1178 , HB 610 , HB 1277 , HB 1615 , HB 1620 , HB 5342 , HB 4885 , HB 4751 , HB 4689 , HB 4530 , HB 4488 , HB 2149 , HB 2041 , HB 2071 , HB 1813 , HB 2282 , HB 2248 , HB 2243 , HB 2522 , HB 2310 , HB 2513 , HB 2300 , HB 1902 , HB 3719 , HB 4284 , HB 4327 , HB 3743 , HB 3778 , HB 3801 , HB 5153 , HB 5147 , HB 4877 , HB 4850 , HB 3158 , HB 3261 , HB 3005 , HB 3033 , HB 3138 , HB 3099 , HB 2849 , HB 2967 , HB 3488 , HB 3477 , HB 3466 , HB 3396 , HB 3469 , HB 2594 , HB 2776 , HB 2564 , HB 2298 , HB 5331 , HB 5646 , HB 5247 , HB 5323 , HB 2015 , HB 4384 , HB 3896 , HB 4014 , HB 3627 , HB 3594 , HB 2524 , HB 510 , HB 561 , HB 5111 , HB 5446 , HB 1181 , HB 3963 , HB 2785 , HB 1661 , HB 2460 , HB 24 , HJR 138 , HB 3800 , HB 42 , HB 129 , HB 677 , HB 668 , HB 2128 , HB 2038 , HB 2316 , HB 3686 , HB 2563 , HB 1160 , HB 3883 , HB 2788 , HB 2663 , HB 3305 , HB 3474 , HB 1105 , HB 3490 , HB 3597 , HB 1295 , HB 3512 , HB 3783 , HB 2017 , HB 3010 , HB 3112 , HB 4215 , HB 3223 , HB 3464 , HB 3120 , HB 4214 , HB 4081 , HB 4783 , HB 4063 , HB 2783 , HB 5085 , HB 2510 , HB 3426 , HB 4361 , HB 1169 , HB 2516 , HB 4700 , HB 3560 , HB 3860 , HB 3146 , HB 184 , HB 198 , HB 247 , HB 367 , HB 449 , HB 1778 , HB 514 , HB 632 , HB 2582 , HB 766 , HB 2715 , HB 2712 , HB 3069 , HB 3505 , HB 1269 , HB 4224 , HB 5032 , HB 2240 , HB 5180 , HB 3348 , HB 4668 , HB 4665 , HB 3395 , HB 3157 , HB 4395 , HB 4325 , HB 4386 , HB 4273 , HB 2760 , HB 2820 , HB 1828 , HB 1579 , SB 2349 , SB 1268 , SB 610 , SB 1577 , SB 1369 , SB 2032 , SB 2034 , SB 1057 , SB 1044 , SB 922 , SB 1759 , SB 1143 , SB 1506 , SB 1403 , SB 2361 , SB 870 , SB 372 , SB 72 , SB 1583 , SB 2314 , SB 1267 , SB 1273 , SB 765 , SB 552 , HB 2145 , HJR 112 , HB 1804 , HJR 110 , HB 1194 , HB 1531 , HB 5008 , HB 3421 , SCR 27 , HB 5398 , HB 1407 , HB 426 , HB 1535 , HB 123 , HB 1773 , HB 1871 , HB 2035 , HB 2448 , HB 2492 , HB 1411 , HB 4753 , HB 4666 , HB 4529 , HB 1499 , HB 1610 , HB 2028 , HB 1506 , HB 886 , HB 3546 , HB 796 , HB 223 , HB 1475 , HB 3556 , HB 4638 , HB 111 , HB 180 , HB 342 , HB 1027 , HB 1178 , HB 610 , HB 1277 , HB 1615 , HB 1620 , HB 5342 , HB 4885 , HB 4751 , HB 4689 , HB 4530 , HB 4488 , HB 2149 , HB 2041 , HB 2071 , HB 1813 , HB 2282 , HB 2248 , HB 2243 , HB 2522 , HB 2310 , HB 2513 , HB 2300 , HB 1902 , HB 3719 , HB 4284 , HB 4327 , HB 3743 , HB 3778 , HB 3801 , HB 5153 , HB 5147 , HB 4877 , HB 4850 , HB 3158 , HB 3261 , HB 3005 , HB 3033 , HB 3138 , HB 3099 , HB 2849 , HB 2967 , HB 3488 , HB 3477 , HB 3466 , HB 3396 , HB 3469 , HB 2594 , HB 2776 , HB 2564 , HB 2298 , HB 5331 , HB 5646 , HB 5247 , HB 5323 , HB 2015 , HB 4384 , HB 3896 , HB 4014 , HB 3627 , HB 3594 , HB 2524 , HB 510 , HB 561 , HB 5111 , HB 5446 , HB 1181 , HB 3963 , HB 2785 , HB 1661 , HB 2460 , HCR 98 , HCR 92 , HCR 126
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 4/3/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> the state uh from every congressional the state uh from every congressional district<00:16:10.800
  • If the members from your congressional district should have reached out to you about different issues
  • So, members, we're just going to put the bill in the shape that the author would like.
  • I have a field trip coming up for my ninth graders to go to a book talk with the author Anton Tr.
  • </c><01:14:10.239><c> and</c> written by Native American authors and written by Native American authors
Bills: HF1966 , HF54 , HF2043 , HF1171 , HF2741
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Honorable members of the committee, that's all point Community Development Authority.
  • Our intent to be on the board or on this authority is very clear.
  • The kupuna don't want on the authority.
  • It's not to authority is very clear.
  • HB</c><01:33:00.360><c> 2616</c> Co-author to the bill HB 2616 Co-author to the bill HB 2616 before<
Committee: House Finance
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, members, any questions for the bill author?
  • same regulatory authority as a home-rule city.
  • It doesn't just silence authors.
  • It doesn't just silence authors.
  • Members, any questions for the bill author?
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 23rd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay members, any questions for the bill's author?
  • Members, any questions for the bill author? Okay. Thank you. You've got one witness.
  • Members, any questions for the bill's author? All right. Thank you, Chairman Buckley.
  • Members, any questions for the bill's author? All right.
  • Withdrawing that bill at the request of the bill author.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 01/23/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, you're the choir, and so I think if there was room, you all could co-author this.
  • </c><00:03:58.239><c> chartered</c> nonprofits congressionally chartered nonprofits congressionally chartered
  • I just looked it up; it's already got too many co-authors.
  • I just looked it up; it's already got too many co-authors.
  • Chair, for co-authoring the bill, and Senator Rest as well for co-authoring, and Senators Miller and
Committee: Senate Taxes
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 11 February, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> commission would be have the authority commission would be have the authority to<00:52:58.800><c
  • sole investigative authority?
  • </c> authorities? Would they go to federal? authorities? Would they go to federal?
  • </c> any one congressional district. any one congressional district.
  • </c> floor to have from a congressional floor to have from a congressional district?
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The remaining three are owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority.
  • And what they're authorized to do.
  • I am Rich Davie, the CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority.
  • But it is something that we talked about with our congressional delegation and others.
  • actions, and then likely middle-term congressional actions.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held an informational hearing with invited testimony from MassDOT leadership, the MBTA, Massport, and the state’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office. MassDOT officials outlined work across highways, rail and transit, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and aeronautics, emphasizing major capital spending, bridge and roadway programs, transit grants, rail expansion, airport safety, and modernization efforts. They highlighted Chapter 90 and municipal grant programs, the Compass Rail and West-East Rail efforts, RMV upgrades such as electronic titles and driver licensing systems, and aeronautics work on airport pavement, drones, and advanced air mobility. Committee members focused on safety, service access, and project implementation. Questions to MassDOT covered automated enforcement and rising roadway fatalities, the Allston multimodal project’s federal funding, Complete Streets access for rural communities, and South Coast Rail staffing and future electrification. The RMV was asked about the Work and Family Mobility Act, Real ID demand, and appointment access, especially in Metro West. Members also raised concerns about South Coast Rail operations, Keolis staffing, and whether the Stoughton route remains part of future plans; MassDOT and MBTA officials said they are working on staffing, service reliability, and long-term expansion, while noting that nothing is off the table for future rail improvements. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng reported progress including workforce growth, elimination of subway speed restrictions, expanded reduced-fare access, bus network redesign, South Coast Rail launch, and commuter rail signal upgrades. He said the agency is pursuing a new commuter rail operating contract designed to support future regional rail, electrification, and higher-frequency service, while maintaining service and workforce stability amid funding uncertainty. Members also asked about fare collection data privacy and the impact of state funding levels; Eng said the MBTA needs the governor’s proposed funding to preserve service and staffing, and that the fare system’s data are encrypted and handled through a secure vendor system. Massport CEO Rich Davey reported record activity at Logan, Worcester, and the cruise and maritime facilities, along with major capital and climate investments such as sustainable aviation fuel planning, shore power at Flynn Cruiseport, renewable diesel, and expanded ground transportation. He said Massport is planning for continued passenger growth and managing congestion through parking, HOV, and curbside changes, while monitoring federal policy, tariffs, and air traffic control staffing issues. Federal Funds Director Quentin Palfrey described the administration’s efforts to secure federal infrastructure dollars, citing about $9 billion in federal awards since the start of the administration, including major transportation grants for the Cape Cod Bridges, Allston, West-East Rail, North Station drawbridge replacement, roadway safety, and clean school buses. He warned that changing federal policies, grant delays, and possible future congressional actions create uncertainty, but said the office is working case-by-case with municipalities and agencies to protect awarded funds and find alternative financing where needed.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Nov 14th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • For not only the Governor and you all, but the congressional delegation as well that will occasionally
  • If one of the sponsors that we authorize and if it gets reauthorized, I think then, it just goes, you
  • And then I think only 200,000 is available for this project going forward if you'd authorize that if
  • The young governor has to sign off on that for the authorization. She cannot veto it, too.
  • And then we don't get it until after the money's been authorized and the IGA comes before DOJ signature
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • the commissioner of human services, so in order for the commissioner of human services to have the authority
  • commissioner of human services to have commissioner of human services to have the<00:09:57.360><c> authority
  • 57.760><c> to</c><00:09:57.839><c> spend</c><00:09:58.080><c> that</c><00:09:58.240><c> money</c> the authority
  • to spend that money the authority to spend that money language<00:09:59.440><c> would</c><00:09:59.600
  • <00:13:50.399><c> action</c> congressional action congressional action but<00:13:51.600><c> those</c>
Summary: The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund. Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms. House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or, he added as a co-author. This co-author on the resolution. Or, he added as a co-author.
  • This is a co-author on the resolution. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
  • There are 61 co-authors on the resolution.
  • There are 70 co-authors on the resolution. There are 70 co-authors.
  • This is for co-authors.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • They needed a look at the economic effects of eminent domain because the state was using that authority
  • They appreciate that the 115th Congress and President Trump used the Congressional Review Act a record
  • One, advocacy has a special hiring authority, as you said.
  • And number two, as you said, the authority lies with the chief counsel.
  • Do congressional mandates take primacy if they're there as the abiding law?
Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Or, he added as a co-author. This co-author on the resolution.
  • This is a co-author on the resolution. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
  • There are 61 co-authors on the resolution.
  • This is for co-authors. The clerk will close the roll and tally the vote. There are 70 co-authors.
  • There are 70 co-authors on the resolution.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions. The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote. The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.