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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jan 17th, 2025

California Assembly Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Assemblymember Bryan, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
  • King Jr. Day. Dr.
  • Jr. and that means a lot to me personally and I know my colleagues in the Black Caucus.
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 11:05 am

West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Morris, Jr., Chair. Report will be received. Senator from Lewis. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Morris, Jr., Chair. Report will be received. Senator from Lewis. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Morris, Jr., Chair. Report will be received. Senator from Lewis. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Morris, Jr., Chair.
  • Morris, Jr., Chair.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Feb 3rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires the DCYF to provide its annual report capacity information based on the JR capacity needs
  • certain rated bed capacity at the institutions and replaces it with a voluntary transfer from DCYF JR
  • A6 allows a midpoint review only if the rated bed capacity is over 110% of the JR facility.
  • And besides, who's going to be left in JR with all of these letting folks out bills?
  • And besides, who's going to be left in JR with all of these letting folks out bills?
Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee first held a public hearing on the gubernatorial appointment of Angela Ramirez to serve as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services. Ramirez described her background in public service and said her priorities would include improving technology, addressing workforce shortages, strengthening relationships with labor, tribes, and community organizations, and protecting DSHS programs and clients during uncertain budget and federal conditions. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck also spoke in support of her confirmation, and members raised questions about needed improvements at DSHS. The committee then moved into executive session on six bills. On SB 6062, dealing with juvenile rehabilitation, midpoint reviews, bed capacity, and transfers between DCYF and DOC facilities, all six proposed Christian amendments failed and the committee advanced the Wilson substitute to Ways and Means. On SB 6308, concerning shelter care conditions for children under five in dependency cases, the committee rejected four Christian amendments and adopted a Wilson amendment clarifying that the bill does not supersede the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act; the bill then advanced to Ways and Means. On SB 6319, addressing community-based referrals for high-risk families with children under four and parental opioid use, the committee rejected three Christian amendments and adopted a technical Wilson amendment; the substitute then advanced to Ways and Means. The committee also considered SB 6286, which would authorize Department of Health inspections of private detention facilities and create a repair account funded by fines for inspection violations. All Christian amendments and one Warnick amendment failed, and the proposed substitute was advanced to Ways and Means. On SB 6080, regarding contracts and conditions for jails holding people in federal custody, all Christian amendments failed and the substitute was advanced to Rules. Finally, on SB 6184, an agency-request bill making technical and program updates, the committee adopted the bill with one amendment and sent it forward subject to signatures. The committee recessed partway through the agenda, returned to vote on the first six bills, and announced that remaining bills and the gubernatorial appointment would be taken up the next day.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE CONVENES Apr 22nd, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the McAumont community of North Little Rock, and whereas Bishop Robinson's father, Ulysses Robinson, Jr
  • of the Gospel Music Workshop of America Quartet Division, and whereas Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr
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  • of the Gospel Music Workshop of America Quartet Division, and whereas Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr
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Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, granted leave to Representative Jack Ladyman, and received committee reports from the Joint Budget Committee recommending passage of several bills, including House Bill 1034 with Amendment 1. The chamber also recognized numerous guests, including state troopers of the day, the doctor and nurse of the day, several constituent groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a vote of 97-0. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001, honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a vote of 98-0. Members then took up multiple budget amendments and appropriations, with Representative Johnson explaining amendments to bills covering education, public safety, agriculture, county jail reimbursement, drug task force funding, pregnancy help organizations, tire recycling fees, and other appropriations; the amendments were adopted. On the budget calendar, the House passed a batch of general appropriation bills and several supplemental and reappropriation bills, including House Bills 1006, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1094, 1084, and 1097. House Bill 1053, an appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19-8. House Bill 1098, a reappropriation for the Department of Parks and Heritage, was defeated after Representative Henley spoke against it and the final vote was 0-85-4. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., a vessel of courage, a drum major for righteousness, a servant of peace whose
  • Senate Resolution 8661, recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  • Whereas today on the third Monday of January, we observe Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., but to also reflect on what his legacy is asking of us now. Dr.
  • Good morning and happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Mr.
Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, presentation of colors by Senate pages, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer led by Reverend Rennell C. Jones of Tacoma. His daughter, Gabrielle Jones, then performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The chamber also recognized Girl Scout Troop 41752 from southeast Seattle later in the session. After approving the previous day’s journal and handling routine committee and referral motions, the Senate advanced engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5994 on biosimilar medicines to the floor calendar. It also received new introductions and referrals, including Senate Bill 6204, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation. No substantive debate occurred on those measures in this transcript. The main item of business was Senate Resolution 8661, recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and calling on Washingtonians to continue the work of justice, equity, and perseverance. Senator Nobles sponsored the resolution and several senators spoke in support, emphasizing Dr. King’s legacy, courage, nonviolence, and the need to keep working on issues such as racial justice, housing discrimination, and community investment. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote, and then adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 12:30 p.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • CHRIS RODGERS, JR.: Good morning. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. TIM GATZ, JR.: You bet.
  • JOHN GAYLO, JR.: That is correct, sir.
  • TIM GATZ, JR.: And you're testifying for the bill, is that correct?
  • JOHN GAYLO, JR.: That is correct, sir.
  • TIM GATZMAN-WILSON, JR.: I always vote for Commissioner Raymond. You're the only one on the ballot.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second panel will also welcome from MassCOP James Cinelli and from the State Police Association of Massachusetts
  • Welcome up Pace McConkey Jr. from the Lewis D. Brown Peace Institute.
  • My name is Pace McConkey Jr., and I speak today on behalf of the Louis D.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a wide range of criminal justice, victim services, and records-sealing bills. Early testimony focused on H.1811, the Clean Slate automated record-sealing bill, with supporters arguing that automatic sealing after existing waiting periods would remove barriers to jobs, housing, and education without changing eligibility rules. Advocates from legal aid, business, and housing organizations said the current petition-based system is underused, burdensome, and costly, while opponents of expanding surveillance-related laws urged the committee to preserve privacy protections. The committee also heard testimony on H.1693, which would immediately seal records in cases ending without conviction and clarify the presumption of innocence, with speakers describing how dismissed cases still create lasting collateral consequences and prevent people from moving forward. No votes were taken during the hearing. Several bills centered on victim safety and domestic violence. Senator Michael Moore testified for S.1201, which would keep child-protective orders in effect even if the parent or guardian who filed them dies, and for S.1204, which would update the wiretap statute. Multiple survivors and advocates supported S.1215 and S.1222, arguing for a narrow wiretap defense for recordings made to document threats or abuse and for making GPS tampering a separate felony offense. Testifiers described situations in which GPS devices were cut off or disabled and said current law leaves victims at risk and gives abusers too much leeway. The committee also heard emotional testimony on H.1685/S.1238, a bill prompted by the suicide of Stavri Yanka in custody, with the sponsor, his mother, and the sheriff describing the need for better information-sharing so suicide-risk information follows a person into custody. Law enforcement and prosecutors supported several due-process and dangerousness-related bills. MassCOP, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the State Police Association backed H.1828/S.1039/S.1235, which would require de novo Superior Court review for POST Commission suspensions over two weeks or decertifications, arguing officers need a meaningful appeal beyond administrative review. The committee also heard support for H.1691, expanding the dangerousness statute to additional offenses; Bristol County District Attorney Quinn said the changes would let prosecutors seek detention in serious cases such as child rape and manslaughter when facts warrant it. In contrast, the Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed expanding dangerousness detention, warning that pretrial detention causes serious harms and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic defendants. The hearing also included testimony on H.1654/S.1063 to enhance victims’ rights and H.1525, which would rename and expand community corrections into community justice programs, with supporters emphasizing reentry, reduced stigma, and broader service access.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Jan 29th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate confirmation number 63, appointing James Spears to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners, is
  • Number 27 by Cinder Bell, mourning the death and celebrating the life and legacy of William Grant Lynch Jr
Summary: The Senate began with a resolution honoring Special Agent Senior Josh Taylor for his long service in state law enforcement, including work as a traffic homicide investigator, field training officer, SBI major crimes investigator, and later on the Lieutenant Governor’s protective detail. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then received a series of gubernatorial confirmations and House messages, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, appointments to state boards, and several House bills referred to Senate committees. Committee reports followed, with favorable reports on a number of bills from Finance and Taxation Education, Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Children and Youth Health, and Local Legislation. The Senate confirmed Leon M. Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles by a 33-0 vote, and also confirmed several State Textbook Committee appointees by unanimous votes. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including memorials for John David Williams and William Grant Lynch Jr., a commendation for Sandra Thompson, and a resolution urging federal action on sextortion and child exploitation. During local legislation, the Senate passed or certified several county-specific measures, including bills involving Pickens, Colbert, Marshall, Blount, Fayette, Franklin, and Walker counties; one Marshall County bill was later indefinitely postponed after word that its House companion had passed. In the special order calendar, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 30 and then passed Senate Bill 95 extending the sunset on the “call before you dig” law, Senate Bill 42 addressing municipal election tie situations, Senate Bill 9 adding vaping to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, and Senate Bill 41 on elder abuse and exploitation after adopting two amendments. The session ended with adjournment until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2nd.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • And I want to kind of remind you of James Allen Jr., who spoke before you several weeks ago.
Committee: Senate Judiciary
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Apr 17th, 2025

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • County, the Heroes Memorial Overpass in Bradford County, Harry Frisch Street in Duval County, Senator James
  • lastly, this amendment also revises the length of the existing designation for the Deputy William Gentry Jr
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a wide range of bills, including early learning and special needs funding (SB 1102), Israel bond investment authority (SB 1674), Parkinson’s disease research at USF (SB 1800), mental health and substance use disorder reforms (SB 1620), veterans nursing home beds (SB 788), securities regulation updates (SB 988), labor pool regulation (SB 1672), Alzheimer’s awareness (SB 398), educator preparation (SB 1590), student mental health reporting (SB 1310), specialty license plates (SB 824), financial institutions and IOTA-related issues (SB 1612), transportation facility designations (SB 1408), utility worker protections (SB 1386), DNA testing grants (SB 1072), the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (SB 364), housing support for former foster youth and homeless students (SB 584), sex offender registration changes (SB 1654), migrant vessel disposal (SB 830), commuter rail indemnification (SB 916), juvenile justice revisions (SB 1344), aggravating factors in capital cases (SB 984), and a criminal offender substance abuse pilot program (SB 1140). Most bills were explained by sponsors, often with supportive testimony from affected agencies, advocacy groups, or industry representatives, and several were amended before final action. The committee adopted amendments on many measures, including clarifications and effective-date changes for SB 1102; technical changes to SB 1620 implementing mental health commission recommendations; a delete-all amendment for SB 1620; an amendment to SB 988; a consumer-disclosure amendment on SB 1612; and multiple amendments to SB 1408, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, and SB 1344. SB 1672 on the Labor Pool Act drew extensive public testimony in opposition from worker advocates, who argued repeal would weaken protections for temp workers and formerly incarcerated workers, and the bill was temporarily postponed to a later meeting without a vote. Several bills received notable testimony in support, including SB 584, where former foster youth described housing instability and the importance of campus housing and federal voucher coordination; SB 1386, which was backed by utility and industry groups seeking stronger penalties for assaults on utility workers; and SB 984, which drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops over expansion of death penalty aggravators. The committee also heard support and opposition on SB 1612 regarding IOTA interest rates and legal aid funding, with bankers and civil legal aid representatives disputing the proper rate structure and whether the bill conflicted with Florida Bar rules. At the end of the meeting, the committee reported all voted-on bills favorably, including SB 1102, SB 1674, SB 1800, SB 1620, SB 788, SB 988, SB 398, SB 1590, SB 1310, SB 824, SB 1612, SB 1408, SB 1386, SB 1072, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, SB 830, SB 916, SB 1344, SB 984, and SB 1140. Members also requested to be recorded on various bills, and the committee adjourned after noting one remaining meeting would be lengthy.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 19th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is also reflected by the great American legal scholar, James Kent, who wrote in his book, 1827
  • a practicing attorney in the field of firearms and self-defense my law firm, which is Richard Hayes Jr
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-01-20 - 9:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Seeing none, we have Resolution JRS 34 relating to work weekend adjournment.
  • We now have a joint Senate resolution to take up at this time: JRS 35.
  • JRS 35, joint resolution providing for a joint assembly for the election of an adjutant and inspector
  • JRS 36, joint resolution establishing a procedure for the conduct of the election of two legislative
  • We now have JRS We now have JRS 36 36 36 relating<00:03:14.640><c> to</c><00:03:15.280><c> establishing
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 04-10-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, so on behalf of GM 732, we have Michael Goloya Jr. in support, Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission.
  • In support of GM 732, we have Michael Goloya Jr. in support. Michael, are you present on Zoom?
  • Michael Goloya Jr., he/him pronouns.
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  • Michael Goloya Jr., he/him pronouns.
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard and considered several gubernatorial nominations to state boards and councils. The nominees included Jody Hashimoto for the Honolulu County Subarea Health Planning Council (GM 539), Mary Pat Waterhouse for the State Council on Mental Health (GM 556), Shaun Kanani Apuuni for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (GM 564), Chrissy Kiamaluhia Doyle for the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission (GM 732), and John Kawamura for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment (GM 736). Each nominee described relevant experience and why they wanted to serve, and supporters from the Department of Health and various community organizations testified in favor of the appointments. Committee members and supporting testimony emphasized the nominees’ experience and the value of their perspectives. Hashimoto was praised for healthcare consulting, management, financial, IT, and organizational expertise; Waterhouse for her lived experience and active service in mental health; Apuuni for juvenile justice policy work and national coalition ties; Doyle for her work in education and community representation; and Kawamura for his long career in wastewater operations and environmental protection. The Department of Health also strongly supported Waterhouse and Kawamura. Because quorum was initially limited, the chair noted that decision-making would occur later in the calendar once more members were present. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up each nomination and adopted the chair’s recommendation to advise and consent on all five measures, with no objections or written reservations noted. The meeting then adjourned.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-04-15 - 1:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • JRS 49 is a joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on April 17th, 2026.
  • JRS 49, joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment on April 17th, 2026.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 13th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mayor Darby, Vice Chair Morales, Eddie Jr. of Maverick, Seniority Appointments, Craddock Gates, Guerra
  • , Morales, Eddie Jr. of Maverick.
  • Cecil Jr. of Montgomery, Vice Chair Zwiener, Seniority Appointments, Cole, Cortez, Rosenthal, Tepper.
  • Vice Chair Martinez, seniority appointments, Ashby Bell, Cecil Jr. of Montgomery, Gonzales.
  • Morales, Eddie Jr. of Maverick. Paul.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 2nd, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • make you turn to or have you turn to the last portion of that packet. which is what Representative James
  • CHRIS RODGERS, JR.: Chapter 400, you said? CHRIS RODGERS, JR.: Of the government code.
  • CHRIS RODGERS, JR.: And that code. over is the online notarization process? I believe so.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then he joined the legal team of Martin Luther King Jr. and went on to become his confidant.
  • He would go on and help craft Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. He would go on.
  • He helped craft Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
  • honor one of three cities selected to focus on honoring the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr
  • In January this year, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, I was able to join him.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the pledge, and then moved through a series of privileges-of-the-floor recognitions. Senators honored California Interscholastic Federation Scholar-Athletes Ryan Liu of Burlingame High School and Mona Sugawata of West Torrance High School for their academic, athletic, and community achievements, and welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Province in China to mark the 15th anniversary of the California-Jiangsu sister-state relationship. The chamber also recognized the California Taxpayers Association on its 100th anniversary and welcomed Senator Ochoa Bogh’s district staff visiting Sacramento. On floor actions, Senator Menjivar moved to rescind the vote on AB 1457 and place it on third reading; the motion passed on a 28-9 roll call. The Senate then took up the consent calendar, approving Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 129, 164, and 166 by a 38-0 vote, with the same vote applying to the related items. No items were pulled from consent. The remainder of the session consisted of adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senators Becker, Wiener, and Rubio honored Clarence Jones, Rita Semmel, and Deputy Levi Vargas, respectively, highlighting Jones’s role with Martin Luther King Jr., Semmel’s leadership in San Francisco’s Jewish and interfaith communities, and Vargas’s service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Senate then announced the next floor session for Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m., and recessed.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Gaming Jan 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Assistant Attorney General Kanek-Lewis Jr. John Francic with A. You may proceed.
  • As I stated, I'm Assistant Attorney General, Kanek-Lewis Jr. Mr.
  • Assistant Attorney General Kanek-Lewish Jr. John Francic with A. You may proceed.
  • Bear and board members, as I stated, I'm Assistant Attorney General Kanek-Lewis Jr.
  • As I stated, I'm Assistant Attorney General, County, Lewis, Jr. Mr.
Summary: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board met on January 15, 2026, and first approved the minutes from its December 18, 2025 meeting. Staff then reported strong December gaming revenues across riverboats, Caesars New Orleans, racetrack slots, video gaming, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports, with several categories showing month-over-month and year-over-year increases. Board members noted the overall growth in the industry and did not raise questions on the revenue report. The board next approved a temporary certificate of compliance extension for Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel. Officials said most life-safety deficiencies from the annual inspection had been corrected, and the remaining issue involved the emergency generator, which had recently been repaired and tested successfully, though a final verification inspection was still pending. The temporary certificate was extended through February 28, 2026. The board also approved a $1,500 settlement with MPL Enterprises for late submission of required annual forms and fees. In the final agenda item, the board heard an appeal from Thomas Rasko challenging the revocation of his non-key gaming employee permit. Rasko acknowledged the underlying violation and asked for a shorter penalty, while the Division argued his conduct during an arrest showed he lacked the suitability required for gaming participation. The board voted to affirm the hearing officer’s decision, revoking his permit and finding him unsuitable to participate in Louisiana’s gaming industry, and then adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Leandro Thomas, the superintendent, and Wallace James, the school board president.
  • And I also have Wallace James, the school board president.
  • Paul Guy, Jr.