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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And what we've seen is zero plan: zero plan for local cities on what transition would look like in terms
- and retrained; zero plan for the community that, on top of the pollution burden, is dealing now with
- Secretary, 39 ayes, noes zero. That measure passes. We are now at file item 56, SB 948.
- Secretary, please read. 39 ayes, noes zero. That measure passes.
- Aye. 34 ayes, noes zero. That measure passes.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through confirmations and floor legislation. Three California Housing Finance Agency and State Mining and Geology Board appointments were confirmed unanimously. The chamber then took up several policy bills, with debate often focusing on housing, public safety, energy, and local government impacts.
Among the major measures, SB 1173 on lesser related offense jury instructions passed after supporters argued it would give judges limited discretion and improve fairness, while opponents warned it could create inconsistency. SB 1354, barring out-of-state military or law enforcement activity in California without the Governor’s permission, passed despite objections that it conflicted with federal commander-in-chief authority. SB 1090, the Altadena disaster-speculation bill, passed to restrict unsolicited purchase offers in fire-affected areas, and SB 966 passed to preserve refinery worker safety participation rights. SB 1256, a local housing/land-use bill, passed unanimously after discussion of fire-safety concerns and ongoing amendments.
The Senate also approved SB 865 on music festivals, SB 866 on homelessness planning and regional coordination for jurisdictions not receiving HAP funds, SB 938 on peace officer training requirements for certain immigration-enforcement-related applicants after the author committed to major amendments, SB 1359 on natural gas planning to reduce ratepayer costs, SB 923 on privacy rights under the CCPA, SB 1098 on utility memorandum and balancing accounts, SB 1010 on refrigerant recovery for cooling appliances, SB 937 on restricting flashbang use in crowd control and immigration enforcement, SB 1082 on inter-district pupil transfers, and SB 1087 on modernizing regional transportation planning. Several bills drew split votes and pointed debate over mandates, taxes, local control, and regulatory certainty, but most ultimately passed.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- S.325 then was voted out of the environment committee unanimously, 11 to zero.
- This so this is basically bringing zero.
- Those voting no, zero. The ayes have it. And you have proposed to the Senate to amend the bill.
- Those voting<01:43:11.199><c> no,</c><01:43:11.679><c> zero.
- </c><01:43:13.760><c> And</c> voting no, zero. The eyes have it. And voting no, zero.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And if that would drop to zero, it wouldn't be backfilled by anything.
- Yes, if I—I don't anticipate that the distribution would ever be zero because...
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- ,</c><00:13:14.600><c> it</c> Um and if that would drop to zero, it Um and if that would drop to zero
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Committee:
Senate Education Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/18/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the article in the traditional town meeting, they'll say budget, you know, selectmen vote three to zero
- , approve this; the budget committee votes seven to zero in favor of this article.
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Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34-Yea zero-nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 years, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions.
The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries.
The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins.
Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote: 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote: 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34-Yea zero-nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary, I’ll lock the board and record the vote. 34 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including a resolution honoring Bob Graham and a moment of silence for firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber then moved through a special-order calendar with multiple bills, many of them paired with House companions and amended before final passage. Early action included adoption of a tax conformity bill tied to federal changes in the Internal Revenue Code, with a 34-0 vote.
The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/SB 1758, a Medicaid and SNAP reform bill. The sponsor described provisions to strengthen fraud enforcement, impose work requirements for able-bodied adults, expand behavioral health services through a waiver, modernize Medicaid drug purchasing, and require a SNAP fraud-reduction plan and photo ID on EBT cards. Democrats offered amendments to delay work requirements until Medicaid expansion and to add protections for SNAP users such as caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors; both amendments failed. Senators also questioned implementation details, exemptions, and potential effects on vulnerable populations. After debate, the bill was placed on the calendar for third reading.
The Senate also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a public records exemption and related Parkinson’s Disease Registry measures, designation of the SS American Victory as the state flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on legal tender recognition for gold and silver, public records protections for financial and digital-asset custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government budget transparency, digital voyeurism, insurance customer representative licensing, and a medical freedom bill with amendments on vaccine-related materials and anti-kickback provisions. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though the public records bill for gold/silver custodians and the legal tender repeal drew a few dissenting votes.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 aye, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 34 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 33 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 25th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Everything here had zero no votes.
- Medicare claims data that shows even in the states where optometrists have this ability to do it, zero
- As I already alluded to for the YAG laser, there is absolutely zero risk of infection.
- We see nearly zero percent of optometrists performing these procedures.
- By your vote of 19 aye and zero no, you have voted a House Committee...
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2300 by a unanimous roll call vote of 18-0. The substitute combined a number of previously approved professional registration items, including emergency suspension authority, chiropractic and massage therapy provisions, accountant regulations, the athletic trainer compact, social worker regulations, a speech-language pathologist fix, telehealth, nonprofit pharmacies, and the physician assistant compact. Members noted that work was still ongoing on bell bondsman language before the committee moved into public hearing.
The main public hearing was on House Bill 2897, which would expand optometrists’ authority to perform certain laser and in-office procedures. Representative Farnan and optometry supporters argued the bill is about patient access, especially in rural areas, and said it would allow three laser procedures—YAG capsulotomy, laser trabeculoplasty, and laser iridotomy—plus clarify other already-performed office procedures, while still excluding major surgeries such as cataract surgery, LASIK, and corneal transplants. Supporters said optometrists already receive relevant training, that a 32-hour certification course would serve as a safeguard, and that patients often face long waits or long travel times for care. Opponents, including ophthalmologists, argued the bill would blur the line between optometry and surgery, create safety risks, and rely on insufficient training and ambiguous language. They cited complications from laser procedures, questioned emergency care claims, and said optometrists should not be regulated as surgeons unless placed under the State Board of Healing Arts. No vote was taken on HB 2897, and the chair recessed the hearing for later continuation.
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education then took up House Bill 3239 and adopted Amendment 0.01H, which capped the program at $4 million to keep it from becoming an open-ended cost. The committee then adopted the House Committee Substitute and voted the bill do pass by 11-7. The committee also combined House Bills 2913 and 3228 into one substitute and voted that combined measure do pass by 19-0. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2195, which would create the Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program and encourage school districts to incorporate driver-safety content into existing courses without adding a fiscal note or mandating a standalone driver’s ed class. Sponsor Representative Reedy and supporters from AAA Missouri and the Missouri Driver Education Coalition said the bill would address teen crash rates, improve access to driver education, and help schools use existing curriculum time more flexibly. The hearing remained in discussion with testimony continuing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There have been 64 ayes and zero noes. The A29 Coleman amendment is adopted.
- </c> There have been 64 eyes's and zero nazs. There have been 64 eyes's and zero nazs.
- Senator Zero. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Zero.<01:49:10.000><c> Thank</c><01:49:10.159><c> you,</c><01:49:10.400><c> Mr.
- </c> Zero. Thank you, Mr. President. Zero. Thank you, Mr. President.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 134 ayes and zero nays, the bill is passed and its title is agreed to.
- There being 134 ayes and zero nays, the bill is passed and its title is agreed to.
- There being 134 eyes and zero nays, the There being 134 eyes and zero nays, the bill<00:56:31.600><c>
- There being 134 yeas and zero nays, the bill is passed and its title is agreed to.
- There being 134 yeas and zero nays, the bill is passed and its title is agreed to.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President. The bill passes.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote: 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to fallen service members. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar focused on a series of bills, with most measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support after brief explanations and floor debate. Several bills were temporarily postponed, but the body took up and passed multiple others, often substituting identical House companions before final passage.
The first major measure, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, drew extensive supportive debate from senators who described debate as a civic skill that builds confidence, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, especially for students in public schools and underserved communities. An amendment creating a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, expanding access through public-private partnerships, and establishing coach training was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 1072 creating an Anti-Semitism Task Force, with a late-filed amendment clarifying that the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is not intended to infringe First Amendment rights; that bill also passed 37-0.
Other measures passed included a PFAS bill phasing out firefighting foam containing forever chemicals and setting testing, reporting, and enforcement requirements; an expansion of the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program; student health and safety legislation expanding seizure-response training in schools; updates to funeral and cemetery regulation; protected cell captive insurance company legislation aimed at increasing insurance market capacity; nonprofit corporation updates; child welfare reforms streamlining foster-care medication approvals and related procedures; salvage title/e-signature changes; and forensic client services changes allowing certain APD clients to be housed with other secure forensic residents. Most of these bills were passed after substituting House companions and received unanimous votes.
The most contentious debate came on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Senator Yarborough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting DEI practices he described as discriminatory or ideological, while several amendments sought to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances such as LGBTQ Pride Month. Those amendments were rejected, and debate continued on the bill’s scope and exemptions, but the transcript ends before final disposition of SB 1134 is shown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President. The bill passes.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary, lock the board and record the vote. 37 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations.
The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- businesses, having considered the same, recommends that the bill is ought to pass by a vote of 7 to zero
- and imbuss zero sense of solidarity<01:30:49.360><c> with</c><01:30:49.600><c> our</c><01:30:49.840>
- </c> zero. Senator Pearl for the committee. zero. Senator Pearl for the committee.
- Senator Pearl for the of seven to zero. Senator Pearl for the committee. committee. committee.
- Senator McConi for the of 5 to zero. Senator McConi for the committee. committee. committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It's zero, right? So if there's something along those lines, I can see. Right?
- That now has eight to zero. You may leave. Thank you. Thank you very. Okay. Yes, sure. Are we done?
Summary:
The Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard four bills, with AB 1616 (Davies) and AB 1638 (Ta) placed on consent and later approved unanimously. The committee then heard AB 1775 (Ward), which would provide state support for veterans affected by the federal executive order targeting transgender service members, including prioritizing them for discharge-upgrade assistance, housing support, and expedited professional licensing. Supporters described the bill as a response to abrupt separations, loss of benefits, housing instability, and employment harm; there was no formal opposition. Members raised questions about how the state would verify eligibility and avoid unintended coverage of discharges based on other reasons, and the author said applicants would need a DD-214 and supplemental documentation showing the discharge was solely due to the executive order. AB 1775 was passed on a due-pass motion and referred to the Committee on Business and Professions.
The committee also heard AB 2022 (Gonzalez), which would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residences of veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled, and extend the exemption to unmarried surviving spouses. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to prevent homelessness and help severely disabled veterans remain in their homes amid California’s high housing costs. Committee discussion focused on the size of the eligible population and the fiscal impact, with the author noting the measure applies to a much smaller group than all disabled veterans and that he would provide more cost information later. AB 2022 was approved as amended and referred to the Committee on Revenue and Taxation. By the end of the hearing, all bills on the agenda were reported out 8-0.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, there are 49 yeas, zero nays.
- President, there are 49 yeas, zero nays. Have you received a constitutional majority?
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Senate, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution, 904
IN
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- No, there's zero GR. So where are you thinking this is going to be able to come from?
- You may end up with zero for one of the active partners in this process, which, as Representative Parker
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Nov 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It says zero discount despite the fact that a private provider is doing the work.
- It's a zero discount despite the fact that a private provider is doing that work.
Summary:
The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit.
The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review.
The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation May 15th, 2025
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 5th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- if you have something on top of the ground and no water available to it, your property values go to zero
- It does go to zero, Mr. Chairman, if you got...
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
agricultural conservation, land preservation, environmental protection, wildlife habitat, Texas Farm and Ranch, groundwater conservation district, Texas Water Code, water permit, permit amendment, groundwater permit, water rights, aquifer, well registration, exempt wells, beneficial use, water conservation, groundwater quality, well plugging, Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area, surface water resources