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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Jan 13th, 2026

Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

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  • First, the Mass Ready Act improves our infrastructure.
  • Third, the Mass Ready Act protects water and nature.
  • I'm here to say that the Mass Ready Act...
  • Could you just talk a little bit about that Deeds Act, the Adides Act, about how that would work because
  • I'm here to talk about the Mass Ready Act.
Bills: S2542
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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  • Does the gentleman act<04:19:18.720><c> mean</c><04:19:18.960><c> to</c><04:19:19.120><c> act</c><04:
  • to House act mean to act pursuant to House resolution resolution resolution 354?
  • The three CRA Act resolution.
  • </c> uh jobs act legislation few years ago. uh jobs act legislation few years ago.
Bills: HJR89 , HJR87 , HJR88
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Education Policy

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  • We've named this bill the Restoring Educational Attainment of Completing High School Act, also known
  • as the REACH Act.
  • We also use the ACT WorkKeys assessment, many of you are familiar with that, or high school students
  • use the ACT WorkKeys.
  • It is necessary that an act of worship be entirely voluntary. of worship be entirely voluntary; otherwise
Bills: HB266 , SB85 , SB166 , HB266 , SB85 , SB166
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Senate Bill 157 by Senator Jenkins is an act in Title 17 relative to parental leave for educators, to
  • , to create the Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act.
  • Baz and act amend Titles 23 and 36 relative to the by Senator Sebaugh as an act amend Titles 23 and 36
  • House Bill 210, it's an act to amend Title 42 relative to retroactivity. Return to the calendar.
  • It is an act to amend Title 42 and Act 492 of the 2024 Regular Session to provide for retroactivity.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • ties and bonds of friendship between the United States and Taiwan, embodied in the Taiwan Relations Act
  • between the United States and Taiwan and celebrates the seventh anniversary of. the Taiwan Relations Act
CA
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  • And by every definition that we've seen, we are not acting as an agent.
  • This gentleman has received several cease-and-desist letters that have gone ignored.
  • That's, that's cease-and-desist letters have been in.
  • On the way the laws are written right now, that's, that's cease-and-desist letters have been issued.
  • Companies, including Veterans Guardian, to immediately cease and desist in any illegal activities.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, which included AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, a bill aimed at protecting veterans from unaccredited claims representatives and other for-profit entities that charge fees to assist with VA disability claims. The author and supporters, including county veterans service officers and veterans organizations, argued the measure would curb predatory practices, restore accountability, and steer veterans toward free, accredited assistance through CVSOs and other authorized representatives. Testimony in support emphasized that veterans are often targeted online and may pay large fees for services that are available for free, while supporters said unaccredited firms lack transparency and can exploit vulnerable veterans. Opposition witnesses, including representatives of claims-assistance companies and individual veterans, argued the bill would eliminate choice and that some contingency-based firms provide useful services, better outcomes, and faster claims processing. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully bar legitimate assistance or whether it was needed to stop illegal business practices, with several members noting the issue is also being litigated in federal court and that an accreditation process already exists through the VA. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 694 and refer it to the Committee on Judiciary. The final vote was 6 ayes, with some members not voting. The committee then completed the consent calendar vote, which passed with eight votes, and adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Assembly Bill 1673 by Assembly Member Hadwick, an act relating to fish and wildlife.
  • All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • Assembly Bill 2052 by Assembly Member Stephanie, an act relating to criminal procedure.
  • All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Assembly Bill 126 by the Assembly Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, an act relating to education
  • Debate having ceased on File Item 184, AB 126. Secretary, please call the roll. Allen. Abarado Gil.
  • I'll debate having ceased on file item 184, AB 126. Secretary, please call the roll. Alan.
  • All right, debate having ceased. Secretary, please call the roll on file item 52.
  • All right, all the debate having ceased, Secretary, please call the roll on file item 52.
Summary: The Senate opened with a ceremonial Independence Day observance featuring a prayer, color guard, Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem by Philo Abit, followed by acknowledgments of the event organizers and the California Military Department’s flyover. The body then moved to business, beginning with Assembly Bill 126, the education budget trailer bill. Senator Laird described major education investments, including a 4.31% LCFF COLA, increased special education funding, teacher pipeline support, universal school meal funding, kitchen infrastructure grants, homelessness support, and pregnancy disability leave for K-12 teachers. Senators Nilo and Choi opposed the bill, criticizing Proposition 98 funding maneuvers and transparency concerns, while Senator Perez supported it as a historic investment. The bill passed on a 28-8 vote. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 67, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Senators from both parties spoke at length about patriotism, the nation’s founding ideals, immigration, civil rights, and the need to acknowledge America’s historical injustices while celebrating its democratic promise. The resolution passed unanimously, 36-0. The chamber also confirmed Jesse Melgar, Tom Epstein, Joseph Williams, and Mark Beckley to or for reappointment to state boards and departments, each by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Later, the Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to SB 830, a Bay Area regional ballot-measure administration bill, after supportive remarks from Senators Arreguín and Cortese; the concurrence passed on a 29-4 vote. The consent calendar was then approved, with one item later reconsidered and removed. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of former Madera County Supervisor Max Rodriguez, whose public service and community leadership were praised, and with remarks from the President Pro Tem reflecting on the Independence Day observance before the Senate recessed and announced its next meeting date.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These bills to be acted on by these committees and these amendments to be taken up.
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will now open the roll for co-authors.
  • All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • Debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • Debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with a Native American prayer/song and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled a series of procedural motions. Members voted on multiple appeals and referrals involving SB 280 and ACA 8; the Speaker’s rulings were sustained on several points, and motions to re-refer the measures to different committees were ultimately adopted or rejected as noted. The Majority Leader also secured unanimous-consent and roll-call motions to suspend rules and file-notice requirements so the Elections and Appropriations Committees could notice ACA 8 and SB 280 for hearings and reporting deadlines. The chamber then took up several resolutions and concurrence items. Senate amendments were concurred in for AB 829, AB 463, AB 493, and AB 1387, each passing with unanimous or near-unanimous roll-call votes. The Assembly also adopted ACR 102 recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, after extensive remarks from members of multiple caucuses and a Native American Day ceremony honoring tribal leaders, a judge, a councilwoman, a tribal chairman, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation. ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day was likewise adopted with broad support, and HR 48 marking the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment passed after debate about voting rights and women’s suffrage. Members also recognized guests from the music industry in support of ACR 105, and later adopted HR 44 honoring homeless service providers, with speakers emphasizing the scale of homelessness and the work of frontline workers. Additional guest introductions included representatives from Pakistan and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The day concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for Joel Nilsen and Grace Kojima, followed by announcements of the next session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

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  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will now open the roll for co-authors.
  • After losing 10 fellow Marines to suicide, I knew I had to act.
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors.
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors.
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors.
Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will now open the roll for co-authors.
  • After losing 10 fellow Marines to suicide, I knew I had to act.
  • All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors.
  • All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors.
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll. Members, this is for co-authors.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 24th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
  • Assembly Bill 793 by Assembly Member Schultz, an act relating to dogs.
  • Assembly Bill 533 by Assembly Member Flora, an act relating to health care districts.
  • Assembly Bill 764 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez, an act relating to wildlife.
  • All debate having ceased, the clerk will open the roll for co-authors.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence. The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.
OK
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  • House Bill 4423 by Hilbert of the House and Paxton of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Health
  • House Bill 4423 by Hilbert of the House and Paxton of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Health
  • But this is this body in acting consequences on children for their parents' choices.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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  • Speaker, gentlelady, it's not clear if, in fact, because are they acting on... Mr.
  • What are some acceptable consequences for acting out at school? Mr.
  • Speaker and gentlemen... ...for acting out at school. Mr.
  • A student has been triggered by noise or music or other students acting up.
  • House Bill 60 amends the Victim of Crime Act.
Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB145 , HB154 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB38 , HB47 , HB63 , HB64 , HB127 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HM20 , HM51
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 18th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

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  • Assembly Bill 2322 by Assembly Member Pappen, an act relating to water.
  • Assembly Bill 2273 by Assembly Member Bains, an act relating to crimes.
  • Assembly Bill 2273 by Assembly Member Bains, an act relating to crimes.
  • Assembly Bill 2089 by Assembly Member Ward, an act relating to taxation.
  • Assembly Bill 2089 by Assembly Member Ward, an act relating to taxation. Mr.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and opened with a prayer and pledge, then held a ceremonial observance for Jewish American Heritage Month. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 195 by Assembly Member Gabriel was presented with extensive remarks from members of multiple caucuses highlighting Jewish Californians’ contributions, the importance of solidarity amid rising antisemitism, and themes of tikkun olam and tzedakah. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 67 co-authors were added, and the chamber then recognized 14 honorees for their service in public life, philanthropy, media, faith leadership, education, and civic engagement. The floor also featured guest introductions and a procedural vote on Assembly Constitutional Amendment 9 by Assembly Member Borrero, which would add affordability as a required consideration in CPUC rate-making, remove telecommunications from the commission’s portfolio, create an office of broadband, and expand legislative appointments. The amendment was adopted. The Assembly then moved through a long third-reading file, passing measures including AB 1697 delaying implementation of a 2025 employment law, AB 2322 on stormwater permit definitions, AB 1653 on hearing-illness education, AB 2274 closing a loophole involving secrecy in trafficking cases, AB 2512 on Anaheim Angels naming language tied to a land exemption, AB 1956 prioritizing young men and boys in suicide prevention, and AB 2273 addressing prosecutorial handling of a local sexual abuse case. Additional bills passed included AB 1809 extending job order contracting for school and community college districts, AB 1970 banning step therapy for serious mental illness and substance use disorder medications, AB 1973 expanding practice authority for advanced practice clinicians, AB 2055 updating vessel law, and AB 2059 narrowing CEQA vehicle-mile-traveled mitigation for certain rural highway projects. The Assembly also adopted ACR 186 designating May 2026 as California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month and H.R. 11 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after a lengthy debate that included support from several caucuses and some disagreement over the resolution’s framing of current threats to LGBTQ+ communities.