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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Eight - Tuesday, May 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For the support that she has given me over the past few years, supporting me and my mission and Tom as
- I encourage the body to support the amendment, and with this amendment I will support the bill in its
- I don't support the gentleman's amendment.
- Do you support this bill?
- I support my bill, and I am supporting what the Senate put on because I want this bill to pass.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas Arizona is at the forefront of developing and integrating business services supported by
- And whereas the state of Arizona has a vested interest in maintaining, supporting, and enhancing the
- Know that we will continue to utilize our voices to support you.
- Someone was simply selling fruit to support their family. No criminal record.
- And shame on all of us who support that. Senator Luna Nahara: Mr.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced a number of guests, including Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, local Prescott officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, with remarks highlighting the aviation industry’s economic impact and the presence of airport and aviation representatives in the gallery.
The clerk then read a long list of bills that had been first read or referred for printing, and a second-reading calendar covering measures on water and energy, education, elections, taxes, housing, veterans, public safety, and other topics. No floor votes on those bills were taken during this segment. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charters and ESAs.
Much of the remainder of the session consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and elsewhere. Speakers from both parties and several senators and representatives condemned ICE tactics, described constituent fear and family separations, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability. Representative Sandoval requested and the House observed a moment of respectful silence in memory of Alex Pretty and Renee Good. The House then received committee and caucus announcements and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- An additional attorney and admin support.
- Thank you for your support. Members, any other questions?
- Thank you for your support and consideration.
- We would support that number being higher.
- We would even support the 85% figure, which I understand has been presented.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- This support is driven by concerns over protecting rights, with 49% of voters less likely to support
- This support is driven by concerns over protecting rights, with 49% of voters less likely to support
- Do not violate the public support.
- Minnesotans do not support unmitigated infanticide. I ask you for your support in this amendment.
- I think uh support this amendment.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Eight - Tuesday, May 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I can't thank her enough for the support that she has given me over the past few years, supporting me
- I encourage the body to support the amendment.
- I don't support the gentleman's amendment.
- Do you support this bill?
- I support my bill and I am supporting what the Senate put on because I want this bill to pass.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 129-0 vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize Law Enforcement Week, discuss personal health and family matters, and honor colleagues, spouses, interns, and guests in the gallery, including students, community members, and a visiting governor from Uzbekistan. The chamber also received Senate messages on House Bill 1871 and House Bill 2818, and fiscal review committee reports recommending passage of several deferred bills, including Senate Bills 953, 1470, and 1871, and House Bill 1940.
The House agreed to conference requests on Senate Bills 835 and 1111 and on Senate Bill 1020, the latter a Department of Revenue bill focused on customer service and inspection language. Senate Bill 977 and 1011, dealing with limits on international organizations and foreign law, drew extended debate. Supporters argued the bill would protect Missouri from foreign or international mandates and foreign laws that conflict with constitutional rights, while opponents said such bodies already lack authority in Missouri and warned the bill was unnecessary, politically motivated, and could create problems for forum non conveniens and private arbitration. The bill ultimately passed 99-45.
House Bill 1470, revising legislative research and statutory publication procedures, was amended on the floor to remove privacy-sensitive provisions and change a state auditor duty from mandatory to permissive; a later amendment to alter committee composition was defeated 50-94. The bill then passed 148-1. House Bill 1940, the newspaper/public notice bill, was adopted and finally passed 142-1 with two present. House Bill 1871, an elections administration bill, was also taken up with debate over added Senate language, including campaign finance and election testing provisions; discussion continued near the end of the transcript, with no final vote shown before the excerpt ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Common interest communities provisions modified 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in support of Senate File 1750. in support of Senate File 1750.
- I urge your support for SF 750.
- </c> your support for SF750. your support for SF750. Thank<00:20:40.720><c> you.</c> Thank you.
- Um, we support reform in this space.
- So, um, for that only I would support the DE and, um, urge other members to support it.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We can support parental rights while protecting kids' safety.
- I ask for your support. Thank you. Are there any questions for Senator Bollick?
- Based on what I have before me here today, I'm going to support this bill.
- So for that reason, I’m going to vote aye, and I appreciate your support.
- Would that be something that you would be supportive of? That's doable.
Summary:
The committee began with brief announcements, including an invitation from Chad Heinrich of the University of Phoenix to an upcoming lunch-and-learn on artificial intelligence and education, and then members and staff exchanged end-of-session धन्यवाद and appreciation. The committee then took up several education-related bills, hearing sponsor presentations, public testimony, and member questions before voting on each measure.
SB 1497 would require larger school districts that operate self-insurance programs to obtain quotes for coverage and services at least every four years and to receive certain information from providers in advance. Supporters said the bill would increase competition, transparency, and cost savings for school employee health benefits; it passed 10-0. SB 1711 would direct the State Board of Education and ADE to compile and post age-appropriate resources on preventing and recognizing inappropriate contact, and to make those resources available to schools and families. Supporters framed it as a voluntary, parent-facing safety tool, while opponents argued it should include stronger evidence-based and trauma-informed requirements; it passed 7-3.
SB 1798 would create a FAFSA awareness program recognizing schools that designate a FAFSA point person and promote financial aid completion. Supporters said it would help students access postsecondary funding, especially given Arizona’s low FAFSA completion rate and unclaimed federal aid; it passed 8-2. SB 1143 would require schools and districts to submit federal civil rights data to ADE and would require ADE to publish an annual school safety report. Supporters said it would improve transparency for parents, while opponents called it duplicative and raised privacy and scope concerns; it passed 7-3. SB 1684, as amended, would create a private cause of action against public schools for serious physical injury caused by bullying after a prior report and school negligence, with an amendment limiting the claim to bullying on school property or at school events and requiring written reports. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 6-3, after debate over litigation risk, school discipline, and whether the bill should also cover private schools.
The committee also passed SB 1754, which would require ADE’s special education division to help complete incomplete complaints, post redacted complaint reports, and adopt related procedures; members emphasized transparency and privacy protections, and the bill passed 9-0 after an amendment extending the posting timeline and clarifying report contents. SB 1423, continuing the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education until 2036, passed 8-1, with one member objecting to the long sunset extension. Finally, SB 1763, dealing with school district “additional monies” funds and financial reporting, was discussed with an amendment to remove unemployment-compensation transfers and require board approval for expenditures, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Their win demonstrated a strong commitment to each other as teammates and a passion for their sport.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several orders related to constitutional amendment proposals. It adopted orders calling for joint sessions to consider a proposal on agricultural and horticultural lands (Senate No. 11), a proposal to cap the state income tax (Senate No. 12, reported ought not to pass), and a proposal to require a majority vote to use Rainy Day funds (Senate No. 13, also reported ought not to pass). The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees.
The chamber adopted a resolution offered by Senator Lewis congratulating Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading on his retirement. Later, the Senate received a recognition from the Plymouth and Norfolk delegation welcoming the Duxbury High School cheerleading team and coaches, honoring their 2024 MIAA state championship in the large school co-ed division.
At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/13/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #18
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Whip, members, as passed by the House, House Bill 2013 adds an exceptional event demonstration
Summary:
The Republican caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and asked whether sponsors would concur or refuse. On HB 2003, which lowers the age for an instruction permit and extends permit validity periods, the sponsor refused concurrence because of an oversight affecting people in the transition period, and the bill was headed to conference committee. On HB 2013, dealing with ADEQ duties related to wildfire smoke and damage from federally managed land, the sponsor was reported to concur with the Senate changes. HB 2133, concerning consent verification for online sexual material, was not concurred with because the sponsor said the definition of sexual material was circular and the bill also swept in an unintended entity, so further fixes were needed.
The caucus also heard that the sponsor concurred on HB 2226, which requires courts to inquire about veteran status and provide information on veterans’ services, after the Senate clarified that the court—not the prosecuting agency—must provide the information. HB 2693, revising the definition of a bona fide association, had a Senate amendment requiring a feasibility study on state employee and public school district employee health insurance plans, and the sponsor concurred. HB 2032, which changes the statewide assessment testing window and reporting timeline, also had sponsor concurrence after the Senate lengthened the testing window and delayed its start. No votes were taken in the caucus; the discussion focused on concurrence decisions and whether bills would proceed to conference committee or advance with the Senate amendments.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities - 03/31/2026
People with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- of 2021, requiring the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to establish the Care Demonstration
Summary:
The Senate Disabilities Committee met on March 31, 2026, with Senator Pat Fahy presiding and a quorum present. The committee considered several bills related to disability services, education, housing, and accessibility. Bills advanced included S.1197, requiring day care facilities to maintain evacuation and block-off plans for children with disabilities during emergencies; S.4042, the Traveling with Dignity Act, which was reported to Senate Finance; S.4845, concerning closure or transfer of state-operated individualized residential alternatives; S.4848, extending the OPWDD Care Demonstration Program; S.4908, creating an innovative housing initiative for people with developmental disabilities; S.5538, expanding early intervention eligibility for infants with elevated venous blood levels; and S.7826, directing school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education.
The committee also discussed S.7792C, which was laid aside for further work with academics and advocacy groups. Most bills were moved by committee members and approved unanimously or without objection. Several measures were reported to the calendar, while others were referred onward, including S.4042 to Senate Finance and S.7826 to Education.
The meeting concluded after all listed bills were acted on, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask for your support. Thank you. And the governor is long overdue. I ask for your support.
- With that, members, I ask for your support on this life-saving bill, and I ask for your support.”
- Supporters call these measures necessary.
- So members, I ask that you support this bill and support our sponsor and agree with me that it is, in
- Members, I am beyond grateful for your support.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Richard Bousart, and I'm here in support of House Bill 928.
- I urge your support for House Bill 928.
- This legislation supports that aim.
- I'm not sure if I'll support the motion.
- The problem we're trying to solve has just been demonstrated.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee first approved the minutes from February 25 and February 26, 2026, then took up House Bill 928, the Merit-Based Health Care Act. The bill’s sponsor said it would prohibit DEI-related considerations in Medicaid-funded health care hiring, promotion, contracting, and training, while preserving compliance with federal law and allowing certain clinical and quality-improvement activities. Committee members questioned how the bill would apply in practice, especially to hiring and patient preferences, and the sponsor said an amendment would remove certain terms to align with federal code.
The committee heard extensive testimony on HB 928. Physicians and the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians opposed the bill, arguing it would restrict evidence-based training, create legal uncertainty, worsen recruitment and retention in a state already facing provider shortages, and interfere with use of social determinants of health and implicit bias training to improve patient care. Supporters, including a plastic surgeon, Idaho Family Policy Center, and the bill sponsors, argued DEI undermines merit and that taxpayer-funded health care should be based on qualifications and excellence. After debate, the committee voted to send HB 928 to the 14th order for possible amendment, with Senators Harris and Wintrow recorded as opposed.
The committee then heard House Bill 916, which would create a legislative rural health transformation oversight committee to monitor federal rural health funds flowing to Idaho. The sponsor said the committee would provide legislative stewardship over the money without appropriating funds, while some senators raised concerns that the bill did not require rural representation on the committee and that appointments should reflect rural advocacy. After testimony from a supporter emphasizing oversight and taxpayer stewardship, the committee voted to hold HB 916 in committee. The meeting ended with notice of a two-hour committee meeting scheduled for the next day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , the City Council, and Mayor Randy Westlund, who has just been incredible support of our school.
- So it's a real pleasure to be in Post Falls with the support that we've had.
- So it's a real pleasure to be in Post Falls with the support that we've had.
- And for all those who, you know, support, what can we do to make more? What a great question.
- And for all those who, you know, support, what can we do to make more? What a great question.
Summary:
The House Education Committee heard two informational presentations. First, Dr. Ed Cates of Kootenai Classical Academy described the Hillsdale College classical charter school model, emphasizing virtue-based education, Socratic instruction, no-screen/no-phone policies, phonics and literacy, constitutional and founding-era studies, sports, and the school’s early academic and extracurricular successes, including a strong spelling bee showing and test scores he said were above average. Committee members asked about expanding the model, whether public districts had adopted Hillsdale materials, the role of music, dual enrollment and workforce training, school costs, and the purpose of education; Cates said the curriculum is free, expansion depends on parent-led founding efforts and school board approval, music is being added as facilities allow, and education should focus on forming well-ordered, virtuous human beings rather than job training alone.
Members generally praised the school and the classical approach, with several saying it should be more widely available. One member noted the curriculum is not actually free because of donations, and others discussed the importance of character development and the need to preserve the final years of high school for deeper learning. The committee then heard from Dr. Sally Brown of the Idaho Higher Education Literacy Partnership (I-HELP), who outlined collaboration among Idaho higher education institutions to align teacher preparation with the science of reading, revise literacy standards and assessments, and support literacy initiatives such as the Literacy Learning Lab and leadership summits. She said the group is helping pre-service teachers and in-service educators improve reading instruction, and committee members asked about collaboration with BYU-Idaho, whether teacher preparation is now better aligned with evidence-based reading instruction, and how the state’s K-3 reading efforts are going. Brown said the partnership is collaborative, the work is improving preparation and mentoring, and Idaho is moving in the right direction while still needing strong support for new teachers and instructional coaches.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to demonstrate that a couple ways. You should have a handout in your folders.
- There should really be unanimous support or at least lopsided support on this bill from this committee
- I am not going to support this for several reasons. One, we made some choices last year.
- I'm going to support the motion.
- But with that, I will be supporting this motion. Senator Robbie. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, the annual tax conformity bill, from Representative Jeff Ehlers. He said the bill conforms Idaho tax law to federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, with most benefits going to individuals through provisions such as no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and an enhanced senior deduction, while also addressing corporate research and experimentation deductions and excluding bonus depreciation. He explained the bill’s fiscal note, argued the estimates were reasonable and transparent, and said the bill would help Idahoans keep more of their money while preserving a positive projected ending balance in the budget picture.
Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Idaho Freedom Foundation, the Idaho Society of CPAs, Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, and some committee members, argued that conformity simplifies filing, avoids two sets of books, helps taxpayers receive refunds on time, and primarily benefits middle- and lower-income Idahoans. Opponents, including the League of Women Voters of Idaho, the American Association of University Women of Idaho, the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, and individual citizens, said the bill would reduce state revenue, worsen budget pressures, and likely lead to cuts in education and health care. Several critics also said the fiscal note was incomplete or that the bill’s implementation could create confusion and costs for the Tax Commission and taxpayers.
Committee members questioned the fiscal impact, implementation costs, and broader budget consequences, especially in light of recent tax cuts and current state shortfalls. Representative Ehlers responded that the Tax Commission could absorb implementation costs, that some provisions were intentionally not included in conformity, and that the bill did not itself dictate budget cuts. After debate, Senator Groh moved to send House Bill 559 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, Senator Adams seconded, and the motion passed. Senators Taylor and Robbie voted no.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to demonstrate that a couple ways. You should have a handout in your folders.
- There should really be unanimous support or at least lopsided support for this bill from this committee
- I am not going to support this for several reasons.
- I’m going to support the motion.
- But with that, I will be supporting this motion. Senator Robbie. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, the annual tax conformity bill, from Representative Jeff Ehlers. He said the measure aligns Idaho tax law with federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, including provisions such as no tax on tips and overtime, a senior deduction, and changes to research and experimentation expensing. He explained the bill’s fiscal note, the use of a Delaware-style phase-in for corporate R&E deductions to spread the budget impact, and why Idaho would not conform to bonus depreciation. Several senators questioned the bill’s effect on the state budget, the Tax Commission’s workload, and whether the fiscal note fully captured implementation costs and broader revenue impacts.
Public testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Idaho Freedom Foundation, the Idaho Society of CPAs, and the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, argued the bill would simplify filing, help taxpayers—especially middle- and lower-income individuals—and avoid the complications of maintaining separate state and federal tax systems. Opponents, including the League of Women Voters of Idaho, the American Association of University Women of Idaho, the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, and private citizens, argued the bill would reduce state revenue, worsen budget pressures on education and Medicaid, and shift costs to local governments and families. Some witnesses also said the fiscal note was incomplete or understated the bill’s true cost.
In closing, Representative Ehlers said the bill was transparent, reasonable, and necessary so Idahoans and tax preparers could file returns on time. Committee members then debated the broader budget context, with some supporting the bill as a tax cut for individuals and others opposing it because of ongoing state budget shortfalls and concerns about cuts to public services. The committee voted to send House Bill 559 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation; Senators Taylor and Robbie voted no.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Proud to support it.
- So you have my support; I appreciate it. The conversation and the debate.
- Remember not supporting Medicare for All.
- And so getting this done, and now we can demonstrate intent.
- I am proud to support it. Also, Mr.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Aug 13th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Those include secure units to support memory care needs.
- I also want to acknowledge the support from a former representative, Harry Garcia.
- I think the community supports it. It's in a good location.
- The support we normally get, we had to change up the course.
- So, not a lot of concerns when it comes to the medical support that we're getting.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 17, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 33
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- State oh I rise in support please State oh I rise in support please proceed<00:20:56.960><c> thank</c
- Representative Hashem, I stand in support.
- </c><00:25:10.159><c> new</c> Afterschool tutoring and supports new Afterschool tutoring and supports
- Representative Kagawa, thank you, Madam Speaker, in support. Please proceed.
- Thank you, Madam Speaker, in support. Please proceed.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Subcommittee on Appropriations - General Administration Mar 2nd, 2026
Subcommittee on Appropriations - General Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- MoDOT's not under this particular umbrella. 840 state building supported.
- So we support their servers.
- What are we supporting? How are we supporting that?
- So I used actual operating spend for the departments we support... Used to do that.
- It’s like what do we need to isolate where and when, and then the support network.
Summary:
The subcommittee held an informational hearing on the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) within the Office of Administration, with no quorum present and no formal action taken. Chair Voss said the purpose was to review ITSD’s programs, budget needs, and future plans, and members emphasized the value of an informed appropriator. Representative Riggs cautioned that the state should avoid jeopardizing federal broadband funding and asked that AI-related work remain consistent with federal expectations.
ITSD leadership, including CIO John Loren and Deputy CIO Tara Damp, outlined the division’s scope and recent modernization efforts. They said ITSD supports 15 executive agencies plus the governor and lieutenant governor, manages about 1,200 production software solutions, handles roughly 35,000 help desk requests per month, and defends against billions of cyberattacks monthly. They highlighted investments in layered security, data center and network redundancy, a unified Microsoft 365 environment, modern development tools, and portal platforms. Damp reviewed the history of IT consolidation, noting budget reductions after 2007, then increased investment beginning in 2020 and especially with ARPA funds in fiscal 2023. Members asked about spending projections, subscription-based licensing, procurement modernization, and the role of non-consolidated agencies such as MoDOT and Conservation.
The committee also discussed future funding needs and benchmarking. ITSD said its current spending is about $287 million, with a projected ongoing need of about $345 million to maintain and modernize services, while Gartner comparisons suggested Missouri spends less per employee and as a share of operating budget than peer states. Members asked for more detailed fiscal-year spending profiles for major initiatives and for clarification on what is and is not included in the projections, including Social Services and HR1-related work. ITSD said it would provide additional detail.
A major portion of the hearing focused on AI strategy and governance. Tim Marsheski, ITSD’s director of AI and innovation, described a cautious, pilot-based approach centered on secure use, human oversight, and data governance. He cited examples such as an internal HR chatbot that reduced average response time from about 45 minutes to two minutes, pilots with DESE data transformation, and efforts to use AI for code assistance, document scanning, and workflow support. Members asked about workforce impacts, training, closed versus open models, and whether AI could help with auditing and fiscal analysis. ITSD said it is still early on workforce forecasting, but it is building governance, acceptable-use policies, and feedback loops to test tools, measure results, and scale only when they provide value and remain secure.