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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today testifying with the Major Salem Derby and the City Council of Tom Peake.
- I realized then that Lani Guinier's book, The Tyranny of the Majority.
- Because it strengthens majority rule.
- But what if you count first-place votes and there's no majority winner? So...
- And the system keeps going like this until a majority winner gets chosen.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a public hearing focused primarily on ranked choice voting (RCV) legislation and several local home rule petitions, along with one petition to authorize remote participation in Concord town meetings. Chairs Keenan and Hunt outlined hearing procedures and noted the committee would hear both in-person and virtual testimony. The committee also took testimony on Concord’s request for remote participation in open and special town meetings, with supporters arguing it would make town meeting more accessible to residents with childcare, mobility, work, or disability barriers while preserving direct democracy.
A large portion of the hearing centered on RCV local-option bills and municipal petitions from communities including Concord, East Hampton, Salem, Chelsea, Arlington, Revere, Amherst, and others. Supporters—among them local officials, legislators, election advocates, educators, veterans, and nonprofit leaders—said RCV would reduce vote-splitting, encourage more candidates, promote more positive campaigning, improve representation, and increase turnout. East Hampton officials described their existing use of RCV, saying it produced record turnout, was easy for voters to understand with education, and could be expanded to multi-winner races without major added cost. Concord and Amherst witnesses said their voters had already approved local steps toward RCV and urged the committee to let municipalities implement the system without further delay.
Testimony in favor of the local-option RCV bill emphasized home rule and local control, with several witnesses arguing the state should not block communities that have already voted to adopt RCV. Speakers from MassVOTE, the AFT Massachusetts, Voter Choice Massachusetts, Progressive Massachusetts, the Boston Teachers Union, and Veterans for All Voters said the reform would strengthen democracy, broaden participation, and save money by avoiding low-turnout preliminary elections. Some witnesses also referenced examples from Cambridge, Maine, and Utah to argue that RCV is workable, nonpartisan, and familiar to voters. The hearing ended with no votes or final committee action taken in the transcript provided.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to recognize the majority leader.
- </c> I don't see the deputy majority leader. I don't see the deputy majority leader.
- </c> >> Recognizing the majority leader. >> Recognizing the majority leader.
- majority, is declared pass.
- </c> the majority leader. the majority leader.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Joint Budget Subcommittee on Human Services and Labor - 03/18/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate that both majorities partially restore the veterans benefits, advising program funding
- However, we wish to see the majority show which programs they are committed to funding.
- We appreciate that both majorities partially restore the veterans benefits, advising program funding
- However, we wish to see the majority show which programs they are committed to funding. BUDGET.
- However, we wish to see the majority show which programs they are committed to funding.
Summary:
The Human Services and Labor budget hearing opened with Senate and Assembly co-chairs introducing members and naming secretaries for the record. The agencies covered included Human Services, Labor, Temporary and Disability Assistance, Children and Family Services, Veterans Services, Human Rights, Workers’ Compensation, the Welfare Inspector General, and the Public Employment Relations Board. Members then gave brief statements on their priorities for the upcoming budget negotiations.
A major theme was affordability, with repeated discussion of child care, SNAP, housing, and worker supports. Senators and Assembly members highlighted the Senate and Assembly one-house proposals for a $500 million child care worker retention grant program, additional child care slots and subsidies, cost-of-living adjustments for human services workers, and expanded support for supportive housing, youth employment, HEAP, and energy affordability. Several members also emphasized food insecurity and SNAP-related issues, including funding to address payment errors, prevent penalties, expand SNAP education, and respond to expected federal changes.
Labor-related issues included workers’ compensation fraud, wage theft enforcement, workplace violence, temporary disability insurance reform, and the creation of dedicated enforcement funding for the Department of Labor. Some members supported using workers’ compensation assessments or insurance-company-related funding to pay for anti-fraud efforts, while others preferred grants to district attorneys or broader DOL enforcement. There was also discussion of occupational health clinics, labor standards in any SEQRA changes, and expanding access to doctors in the workers’ compensation system.
Veterans, child care, and public assistance fraud prevention were also discussed, including funding for veterans legal defense and mental health services, microchip/secure EBT cards to reduce skimming, and restoring or protecting various programs. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with the chairs stating that the Senate, Assembly, and Executive would continue negotiations toward a final budget.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to receive a twothirds majority vote. to receive a twothirds majority vote.
- Madame Majority floor leader. closed. Madame Majority floor leader.
- >> Oh, Madame Majority Floor Leader. >> Oh, Madame Majority Floor Leader.
- </c> Oh, Madame Majority floor leader. Oh, Madame Majority floor leader.
- U Madam Majority<03:50:18.160><c> floor</c><03:50:18.479><c> leader,</c> Majority floor leader, Majority
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jun 12th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Alaska House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader. Mr.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader. Mr.
- Majority Leader. Mr.
- Majority Leader? Mr.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Carbone: Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone: Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone: Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone. Majority Leader Carbone. Majority Leader, Majority Leader Carbone. Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone. Mr.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate.
The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663.
Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority having voted in favor of Senate Bill 1332, Senate Bill 1332 has passed the House.
- Major help. We don't have enough help.
- The majority having voted in favor of House Bill 638, House Bill 638 has passed the House.
- The majority having voted in favor of House Bill 765, House Bill 765 has passed the House.
- The majority will caucus immediately upon adjournment. Thank you. Further announcements.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The majority is asking for this, or is demanding this.
- The majority. Leaving now is not our choice.
- The majority in this chamber is making it the decision.
- The majority is asking for this, or is demanding this.
- The majority in this chamber is making it the decision.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader. Committee of the Whole number one, Mr. Majority Leader. Yes, Mr. President.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader, Mr.
- Majority Leader, With the bill to the House. Mr. Majority Leader, you have a motion?
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 017 Jan 31st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> from those here, uh, in a majority. from those here, uh, in a majority. >> Wow.
- Second reading of bills. >> Majority Rodriguez. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- </c> motor skills, which constitute a major motor skills, which constitute a major public<00:37:27.440
- Majority Leader.
- Majority Leader, >> You're welcome. Mr.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Armed Forces Jan 20th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Veterans and Armed Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- Senior enlisted advisor is a better term than probably Sergeant Major of the National Guard.
- Senior enlisted advisor is a better term than probably Sergeant Major of the National Guard.
- One of them is we're talking about changing it from Sergeant Major to senior enlisted.
- And it was originally the state sergeant major was on that board.
- It was originally the state sergeant major on that board, along with an Army Reserve Sergeant Major and
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- , major congestion relief needs also.
- But at the same time, they have major, major congestion relief needs also, which are being delivered
- Then the design begins, and you deliver a major complex project in segments and phases over time.
- I know South Florida is a major challenge. I think there's desperately a need.
- You know, South Florida is a major challenge.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Committee on Transportation received a presentation from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on Florida’s camera-based traffic enforcement programs: red light cameras, school bus stop-arm cameras, and school zone speed cameras. The department explained how each program works, the distinction between a civil notice of violation and a uniform traffic citation, and the fee distribution for each type of violation. It also reported preliminary data showing 42 jurisdictions operating red light cameras, with 496 cameras at 302 intersections and 923,133 notices of violation in fiscal year 2024-2025; for the newer school bus and school zone programs, the department said preliminary figures showed five active school bus programs and 40 active school zone programs, with prior-year totals of 61,150 school bus notices and 26,300 school zone notices. Senators asked about camera placement, school zone requirements, review procedures, and whether law enforcement or third parties are involved in reviewing violations.
The committee then received an update from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue on the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, which used $4 billion in general revenue to advance a $7 billion package of 20 major congestion-relief projects. He said the department has used innovative delivery methods, including modified phased design-build, voluntary acceleration, and structured acceleration, to move projects forward faster and control costs. He highlighted progress on projects including I-4 congestion relief lanes, the Golden Glades Interchange, I-95 at US-1, I-75 auxiliary lanes, I-75 at Pine Ridge Road, and I-275 in Tampa, and said 80% of the plan is expected to be underway by the end of 2026, with four projects remaining in 2027.
Members asked about temporary traffic patterns at Golden Glades, subcontractor opportunities, public transportation planning, contractor safety and OSHA issues, bridge strikes, logistics hubs near airports and seaports, aggregate and material supply, local government coordination, and federal transportation funding. Secretary Perdue said FDOT continuously reevaluates traffic management plans, works with small businesses and local subs, and monitors contractor safety closely, including corrective action plans after incidents. He emphasized that Florida’s transportation revenues are flat, that the state remains largely state-funded, and that additional resources are the main thing the Legislature can provide to support future infrastructure delivery. The committee adjourned after the chair requested FDOT staff provide senators with district-specific project updates.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:41.480><c> in</c> HBCU, where he plans to major in HBCU, where he plans to major in political
- </c> major difference. major difference.
- Um just as majority is declared passed.
- </c> majority are declared passed. All right. majority are declared passed. All right.
- </c> majority leader. Thank you, Mr. majority leader. Thank you, Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And, of course, the Democratic majority unveiled their...
- And, of course, the Democratic majority unveiled their much-talked-about income tax proposal last night
- And contrary to claims by the majority and the governor initially that this would involve significant
- But instead it looks like majority Democrats are working behind the scenes with Washington's biggest
- I was wondering if you've gotten any indication from the majority.
Summary:
Senate and House Republican leaders used the media availability to focus heavily on affordability and to criticize a newly unveiled Democratic income tax proposal. Leaders John Braun, Drew Stokesbary, and others argued the bill would function as a broader income tax, harm small and medium-sized businesses, include a marriage penalty, deny loss carryforwards, and ultimately raise costs for Washington residents. They also said the proposal would do little to offset regressive taxes and would not meaningfully improve affordability. In response to questions, they said the bill was a non-starter for Republicans and warned it could contribute to business and household outmigration.
Republicans also highlighted a range of other bills they said would increase costs or worsen public safety, including proposals related to insurance, tires and 6PPD, textiles, local taxes, social media, cigarettes, and solid waste. They criticized housing-related bills on homelessness and camping near schools and parks, saying they could limit local control and expose cities to lawsuits. On public safety, they said Democratic leaders were not advancing Republican-backed bills on sexually violent predators, family safety, and related issues. Braun also said his bill on oversight of NGOs and suspected fraud had a good hearing and remained a priority, while Republicans said they were watching fraud-related bills and a SNAP-related bill on restricting purchases of unhealthy foods.
The leaders said they were holding listening sessions on the initiatives because they believe the legislature must give them precedence, and they said they invited both supporters and opponents to participate. They also discussed Senate Bill 602 on automated license plate readers, saying it had bipartisan support in committee but still faced concerns from cities, counties, and law enforcement. On the governor’s statement that he could not support the income tax proposal as written, Republicans said it showed there may be room for negotiation within the Democratic side, but they doubted Republicans would be included in those talks. No votes were taken during the media availability.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority being present, the House is ready for business.
- The majority having voted in favor of House Bill 860, House Bill 860 has passed the House.
- The majority having voted in favor of House Bill 875, House Bill 875 has passed the House.
- The majority having voted in favor of House Bill 876, House Bill 876 has passed the House.
- The majority having voted in favor of House Bill 877, House Bill 877 has passed the House.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 036 Feb 19th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader, would you please Mr.
- Majority Leader? Oh, okay. Mr.
- Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr.
- </c><00:52:18.840><c> Majority</c> Thank you. Very good. Mr. Majority Thank you. Very good. Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine stemming the tide of antisemitism in America. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We fight major corporations who are integrating BDS into their economy.
- The vast majority of our classmates are not Hamas-aligned radicals.
- And the IHRA definition has been adopted by the overwhelming majority of Jewish organizations.
- The vast majority of violence comes from the right.
- Look, I don't think the overwhelming majority of administrators are inherently anti-semitic.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- The Majority Leader moves that we consider the reading of the bills.
- President, the Majority Leader moves that we consider the reading of the bond initiatives.
- majority, is declared passed.<00:25:24.280><c> Clerk,</c><00:25:24.520><c> read</c><00:25:24.640><c>
- If we could ask the minority leader and majority leader please join us at the front.
- </c> the majority leader. the majority leader.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial Retention - 2026-03-25 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Such a recommendation from the majority Such a recommendation from the majority of<00:19:48.600>
- this time for the majority of the committee. committee. committee.
- </c><00:42:29.000><c> concluded,</c> The majority of the committee concluded, The majority of the committee
- </c><02:20:23.840><c> of</c> Malone having received the majority of Malone having received the majority
- </c><02:21:26.280><c> of</c> Walch having received the majority of Walch having received the majority
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have received a majority vote.
- I have received a constitutional majority.
- I have received a constitutional majority.
- I have received a constitutional majority.
- I have received a constitutional majority.
Bills:
SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619
Summary:
The Senate opened with ceremonial items, then moved through gubernatorial appointments and a series of floor votes. It confirmed Acacia E. Ingram to the Evergreen State College Board of Trustees, Ashland J. Tibbet and David S. Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, and Christine Rolfes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees. Members spoke in support of the appointees’ public service and ties to higher education. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement honoring a Colfax basketball coach who died of pancreatic cancer, followed by a caucus break.
The Senate then considered several bills, passing measures on derelict vessels (SHB 2199), radiologic technologist supervision (HB 2113), nitrous oxide retail sales (ESHB 2532), ambulance transport fund alignment (HB 2531), EMT recertification (HB 2540), affordable housing on religious property (2SHB 1859), factory-built housing standards (SHB 2151), social housing public development authorities (EHB 1687), the Washington Voting Rights Act and voter suppression claims (ESSHB 1750), privacy and data protection reporting and AI use (HB 2606), military family school stability (ESHB 2534), coal-fired utility treatment (HB 2367), and school access to albuterol (SHB 2360). Most passed on strong bipartisan roll calls, though the voting-rights bill and coal-utility bill drew the most debate and partisan division.
Several bills were amended on the floor. The Senate adopted changes to the nitrous oxide bill, the factory-built housing bill, the social housing bill, the albuterol bill, and the 3D-printer/firearm-manufacturing bill (ESHB 2320), while rejecting some proposed amendments on the voting-rights and 3D-printer bills. Debate centered on whether the voting-rights bill set too low a threshold for lawsuits and whether the coal-utility bill gave improper treatment to coal generation; supporters framed both as needed protections or transition measures, while opponents warned about litigation and policy overreach. The chamber also discussed tribal consultation in energy siting (SHB 2496), ultimately passing it after a close vote, and later returned to the 3D-printer bill, which advanced after amendments narrowed exemptions for gunsmiths and dealers and clarified the bill’s focus on digital files used to manufacture firearms.