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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Making sure it's making sure only legal voters decide who represents in Washington as well as the state
- as well as the represents in Washington as well as the state<00:30:40.159><c> level</c><00:30:40.320
- </c> HR1526 to amend Title 28, United States HR1526 to amend Title 28, United States Code<02:26:43.359
- </c> thing in Washington DC. thing in Washington DC.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 34 (2-25-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Natural Resources and Energy one.
- And I think we're all dedicated to being the strongest family state that we possibly can in the state
- </c> possibly can in the state of Kentucky. possibly can in the state of Kentucky.
- ,</c><00:35:01.680><c> Senate</c> To State and Local Government, Senate To State and Local Government
- </c> reliable, clean energy. Senator West. reliable, clean energy. Senator West.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23.
- We're actually mandating it in code.
- State University.
- , and Washington State University. could be there.
- University of Idaho City of Pullman and Washington and Washington State University their water their
Summary:
The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 13, which urges Congress and the Trump administration to codify and follow the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision and remove pre-Sackett guidance on federal wetland jurisdiction. Senator Lakey, attorney Damien Schiff, and Mike and Chantelle Sackett testified in support, describing the EPA’s enforcement actions against the Sacketts and arguing the decision should be fully implemented. The memorial was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and passed on voice vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 678, which would allow the use of transmitting trail cameras to help wolf trappers comply with trap-check requirements. The sponsor and supporters from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Wildlife Federation, Fish and Game Commission, Idaho Trappers Association, and livestock groups said the bill would improve efficiency and humane treatment while helping manage wolf populations. The Idaho Conservation League asked for amendments, arguing the bill removed a clear minimum standard for how long an animal may remain trapped. The motion to send the bill to the floor with a do pass recommendation passed.
Next, the committee approved several DOGE Task Force cleanup bills: House Bill 566, repealing the unused STORE outdoor recreation enhancement fund; House Bill 568, repealing obsolete code on floating timber and townsite claims; and House Bill 774, repealing minimum fines for certain illegal hunting offenses because those penalties are covered elsewhere in code. Each bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation and approved by voice vote. The committee also approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 23, 2026.
After a recess, the committee received a presentation from the Idaho Water Users Association on North Idaho water issues. Presenters from Hayden Lake Irrigation District, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District, and East Green Acres Irrigation District discussed aging infrastructure, urban growth, aquifer conditions, workforce training, and water supply challenges in North Idaho. They described recent and planned projects supported by state funding, concerns about future demand, and the need for continued investment and coordination. No formal action was taken on the water presentation, and the meeting adjourned after questions about a forthcoming Coeur d’Alene tribal water rights settlement bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/21/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- The study would evaluate how carbon pricing might influence state energy costs in the short and long
- /c><00:06:13.599><c> short</c><00:06:13.960><c> and</c><00:06:14.240><c> long</c> state energy costs
- , as well as many other states, regularly try to raid clean energy funds and grab that money.
- Higher energy costs are what drive businesses out of the state.
- </c> energy cost in the country the states energy cost in the country the states that<00:29:45.399><c
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 25th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- define our state.
- The amendment is coded A12.
- State your advice. Mr.
- State your advice.
- I look at it as an entire state, a state of Minnesota, a state of indigenous land that has been welcoming
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> gentleman from Washington, Mr. gentleman from Washington, Mr.
- </c> non-compliant states. non-compliant states.
- </c> was intended working with the states. was intended working with the states.
- </c> United States armed forces from Lebanon. United States armed forces from Lebanon.
- </c> >> Will state the point of order. >> Will state the point of order.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Isaac Castam, on behalf of Clean & Prosperous Washington.
- I'm the vice president for research at the Washington Policy Center.
- The state must cover the cost for these clients and for clients without state coverage.
- The state must cover the cost for these clients, and for clients without state coverage, HCA collects
- Sean Graham with the Washington State Medical Association, representing physicians and physician assistants
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2251, sponsored by Rep. Fitzgibbon, would reorganize Climate Commitment Act revenue accounts by repealing several existing accounts and creating new operating and capital accounts, changing how auction proceeds are distributed when revenues are above or below a set threshold, broadening some tribal and overburdened-community spending language, adding electric vehicles and certain housing uses, capping Ecology administrative costs, and moving some reporting from annual to every two years. Supporters said the bill would simplify a confusing account structure and improve predictability, while opponents criticized the reduced reporting frequency and said it could weaken accountability. No vote was taken.
House Bill 2254 would adjust the funding model for the Partnership Access Line and related behavioral health consultation programs by allowing the cost of the third-party administrator to be included in the carrier assessment rather than paid from general funds. Committee staff said this would produce general fund savings, and testimony from HCA, UW Medicine, Seattle Children’s, and others supported the bill as a technical fix that would stabilize the programs and potentially free up funds to restore service levels. No vote was taken.
House Bill 2385 would extend deadlines and the expiration date for the Medicaid Access Program created last session, after federal HR1 restrictions prevented implementation of the original program and provider assessment. The bill would push out CMS submission deadlines, update the rate-setting reference year, and extend the act’s sunset date. The sponsor and the Washington State Medical Association supported the bill as necessary to preserve the option of pursuing the program later. The committee took no action and adjourned after the hearings.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- HRAs are also political subdivisions of the state of Minnesota.
- townships in Washington County.
- Our state is fortunate, though.
- Here today are thousands more from all throughout the state.
- Please state your name and welcome to the committee.
Bills:
HF1143 , HF1548 , HF1340 , HF2549 , HF2559 , HF1673 , HF2740 , HF2507 , HF2461 , HF2381 , HF2695
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Food access in Washington state is a very real problem.
- Washington State faces significant challenges with food deserts—areas where low-income residents lack
- Chair Duerr, members of the committee, Travis Dutton with the Washington State Association of Counties
- It is happening in the state of Washington. This bill is not the end-all, be-all.
- newspapers in the state, and they are the Washington...
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
grocery stores, public ownership, food accessibility, community services, economic development, tax increment financing, local government, municipal finance, public infrastructure, property title protection, land record fraud, county auditors, voluntary program, real estate, procurement, contracting, transparency, financial oversight, municipal permitting, transit projects
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Special Committee on International Sporting Events: Olympics, Paralympics and World Cup Soccer May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- On state property. Exactly.
- If we were a state park, we would be the oldest state park in the state.
- It's a 160-acre state property.
- into the state property.
- State of California.
Summary:
The committee held an informational hearing on planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, focusing on infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, ticketing, community benefits, and legacy planning. LA28’s Joey Freeman reported on overall progress, including new soccer venues across the country, strong ticket demand, a volunteer program launched early, $2.5 billion in corporate sponsorships, and recently enacted state laws to support route networks, temporary infrastructure, medical staffing, and EMS coordination. He also said LA28 is sponsoring AB 2436 to extend in-state tuition eligibility for Team USA student-athletes training in California.
Members pressed LA28 heavily on ticket affordability and access, saying the local presale and low-cost ticket rollout had not met community expectations. Several senators asked for clearer numbers on how many tickets were available, how many were under $100, and how community ticketing would work, with concerns that nonprofit distribution could still miss low-income residents. LA28 said $28 tickets were offered, roughly 500,000 low-cost tickets were placed with local residents during the presale, and a community ticketing program seeded by philanthropy would provide free tickets through nonprofits. Senators also raised concerns about gender parity data, security funding, and whether federal support would remain stable.
Mayor Karen Bass said the city’s theme is “Games for All” and emphasized that Los Angeles wants the Games to benefit every neighborhood through small-business contracting, cultural programming, and lasting infrastructure. She described city-run small business summits, a broader Cultural Olympiad effort tied to murals and neighborhood storytelling, and watch parties and fan fests as free community alternatives. Bass also requested state help speeding approvals for key public-land improvements, allowing mutual aid for law enforcement without a state of emergency, and addressing freeway trash and encampments that could affect access to venues. Members asked for follow-up on those requests, including details on permitting, Caltrans coordination, and business participation.
The final panel began with an infrastructure presentation from Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who said the Games are a no-build, transit-first event and outlined requests for street and sidewalk improvements, accessibility upgrades, energy and charging infrastructure, a joint operations center, active transportation projects, and cleanup of Caltrans rights of way. He argued the Games could generate $18 billion in economic output, support 90,000 jobs, and produce at least $700 million in state and local tax revenue, while also leaving behind permanent community benefits. He closed by pointing to Los Angeles’ history with the 1932 and 1984 Games as evidence that the city can deliver a successful and financially positive Olympics.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><06:32:48.478><c> Distinguished</c> from Washington State. Distinguished from Washington State.
- </c> and a half from Washington state. and a half from Washington state.
- </c> United States. United States.
- </c> possess a threat to the United States. possess a threat to the United States.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope this legislation finds its way to other states, especially energy-producing states.
- But... ...way to other states, especially energy-producing states.
- and state energy policy and end this overreach.
- It leads to lower energy prices for every single Pelican State.
- I respect... ...energy prices for every single Pelican State.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which was presented as a narrowly focused ban on climate-change damages lawsuits rather than a measure affecting emissions claims, pollution claims, or private property rights. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to stop speculative suits targeting energy producers, farmers, truckers, manufacturers, and other businesses for global climate impacts, while preserving claims for actual legal violations under state or federal environmental and safety laws. After a substitute amendment was adopted to clarify and streamline the bill, the committee heard extensive support from oil and gas, chemical, business, port, and legal reform groups, along with a few opposition speakers who argued the bill could still be read to shield industry too broadly or weaken climate accountability. HB 804 was reported favorably as amended.
The committee then considered HB 802, as amended, which creates a watershed conservation fund tied to the Amite River Basin. The author explained that the bill was narrowed from a statewide proposal to a basin-specific program to reduce flood risk and restore watershed areas using existing severance revenue from sand mining, modeled in part on coastal restoration funding. Supporters from the concrete industry, landowners, levee boards, and conservation groups described it as a practical, low-cost, non-government solution to help remediate old sand and gravel pits and improve flood control. With no opposition cards and no objections, HB 802 was reported favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee heard HB 934, as substituted, which would allow licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer fawns under specific conditions, including disease monitoring, release only within the same management zone, and other handling requirements. The author said the bill was meant to prevent the euthanizing of orphaned fawns that could be rehabilitated and to create a lawful pathway for licensed care. A supporter described her experience rescuing an orphaned fawn that was later confiscated and killed, while the Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposed the measure, warning it could effectively create a captive deer program, undermine wildlife conservation principles, and lead to dangerous or inhumane facilities. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 934, before final committee action is shown.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 01:20 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Of understanding how much we're driving businesses out of the state of Washington.
- Let's just build things in the state of Washington. We're going to be losing more jobs.
- To the Honorable Senate of the State of Washington: Dear members of the Senate, I have the honor to submit
- Amy earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University and a master's from Heritage University
- To the Honorable Senate of the State of Washington, The Secretary will read.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So welcome to your state Capitol and congratulations on your state championship.
- Texas State is not done yet though.
- Xavier Millen, who is a participant in the Texas State Legislative Program and a current Texas State
- over the Committee on State Affairs.
- for the Committee on State Affairs.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 30 (2-19-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, when I ran for state representative, I pledged to work to ensure that our state elections are
- Kentucky State Fair Board officers should be eligible for club stipends under KRS 15.460, which states
- </c> state officers under KRS 15.420. state officers under KRS 15.420.
- </c> State University. State University.
- </c> joint resolution directing the Energy joint resolution directing the Energy Planning<00:53:20.440
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 05:49
Calendar/2nd Readings 06:27
Report of Committees 08:12
Orders of the Day/HB 485 09:40
HB 43 23:13
HB 139 25:09
HB 414 31:49
HB 297 36:16
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 41:08
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 51:25
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:41
ConC/Rules Report 56:40
Floor Amendments 57:54
Adjournment 58:17, 958, all
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- House delegation in Washington State is eight Democrats and two Republicans.
- Washington State redistricting is actually in need of reform.
- the people of the state of Washington.
- My name is Eric Lundberg, lifelong Washington State resident.
- They are reserved for the people by the Washington State Constitution.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2260, House Joint Resolution 4209, and House Bill 2259, with testimony and questions on each. HB 2260 would require petition signature gatherers to sign and date each petition sheet, provide their address and county, and require voters’ residence addresses for signature verification; supporters said this would improve accountability and help prevent fraud or duplicate signatures, while opponents argued it would burden volunteers, risk disenfranchising voters who move or use incomplete addresses, and add unnecessary penalties. The Secretary of State and former Secretary of State opposed the bill, saying existing verification methods are effective and that the measure could create costly, unintended barriers. HB 2259 would require 1,000 registered-voter signatures before filing an initiative or referendum and prohibit pay-per-signature compensation, with civil penalties and a private right of action; supporters said it would reduce frivolous filings, title shopping, and fraud incentives, while opponents said it would chill initiative activity, especially for rural communities and referenda with tight timelines. The Secretary of State and former Secretary of State also opposed HB 2259, saying the initiative process should remain accessible and that the bill would add barriers and workload.
House Joint Resolution 4209 would amend the state constitution to allow the legislature to modify congressional districts mid-decade by simple majority if another state adopts a new congressional map absent a court order. The prime sponsor argued Washington should not unilaterally stay passive if other states engage in partisan mid-decade redistricting, while opponents said the proposal would weaken Washington’s bipartisan redistricting system, set a bad precedent, and invite retaliation. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided, with supporters warning that partisan redistricting elsewhere threatens fair representation and opponents saying Washington should preserve its existing commission-based process rather than respond in kind. The hearing on HJR 4209 was concluded after testimony.
No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt. The chair suspended and reopened hearings as planned, and testimony was taken on all three measures, with HB 2260 and HB 2259 drawing extensive public comment and questions about fraud, access, and administrative burden.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state your
- for that code.
- for that code.
- We have seen this before in other states.
- It is within our power in the state of California for our state-only plan to ensure that we don't take
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, beginning with AB 2651 by Bonta, which would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd immunity thresholds. Supporters, including family physicians, PTA representatives, and medical groups, said the bill would improve transparency and help parents protect children and vulnerable family members. Opponents argued the data could be misleading, could identify medically exempt or conditional students, and might lead to stigma or discrimination. The bill was later moved out of committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with one no vote recorded on the roll call.
The committee also heard AB 2123 by Aguirre-Curry on medical debt relief, AB 1570 by Wilson to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary breast diagnostic and supplemental imaging, AB 2201 by Berner to restore Medi-Cal eligibility and renewal flexibilities, AB 2448 by Berman to strengthen privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care records, AB 2034 by Addis on food additive safety and transparency, and AB 2598 by Krell to require better notification of next of kin when a patient dies in a hospital. Each bill drew strong support from authors, advocates, and affected individuals, while some drew opposition from insurers, industry groups, or transparency critics who raised concerns about cost, duplication, implementation, or unintended harm. Several bills were moved forward on due-pass-as-amended motions, including AB 2123, AB 2201, AB 2448, AB 2034, and AB 2598.
The committee also heard AB 2551 by Elhawary, which would require health plans to collect and publish data on how often enrollees must go out of network for behavioral health care and why. Supporters said the measure would expose access barriers and high out-of-pocket costs, especially for communities of color and people with language access needs; opponents said it would add another reporting mandate and might not solve provider shortage problems. Members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals and several described personal or district-level experiences with behavioral health access problems. The bill was then moved out of committee on a due-pass motion. The committee also took up consent items and other procedural motions, with multiple bills reported out and some placed on call.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And it also includes some states like Vermont, as well as larger states...
- You have almost 200,000 state employees and state and local government employees.
- Oregon and Washington State, to a lesser degree, haven't done as many innovative things except for the
- The state is not collecting.
- Because I've seen in other states like Washington and California, they've made these larger reforms,
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> multiple states. The framework exists. multiple states. The framework exists.
- </c> schools whereas much more state support. schools whereas much more state support.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jun 3rd, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- That's bringing our in-state refineries to now seven in-state refineries producing California's unique
- And based on the policies of the state.
- It's just so, I mean, so much higher than difficult states.
- or planning to leave the state?
- in the transportation sector is a threat to the energy security of the state due to continuing market
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications