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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations - 05/18/2026
Investigations And Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Monday, May 18th, 2026, meeting of the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government
- I'm James Skoufis, chair of the committee, and we're joined by Senators Cleare, Bynoe, May, and Chan.
- We're also joined by Senator Thomas O'Mara. We're also joined by Senator Thomas O'Mara.
- Next is S.10-162, sponsored by Senator Ashby, an act to amend the public officers law.
- Sponsor Senator Webb, an act to amend the tax law. Motion and second. All in favor? Aye.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations met on May 18, 2026, with Chair James Skoufis and several senators present for what was described as the committee’s final meeting. The committee took up several bills, beginning with S.412, which was moved and then referred to finance. S.6905, sponsored by Senator Harkham, was discussed briefly; staff explained that it would allow a village to set closing hours different from the state’s current mandate, authority that counties already have. That bill was reported, with one member recorded as without recommendation.
The committee then approved and reported S.10-162, sponsored by Senator Ashby, and S.10-193, sponsored by Senator Bynoe, both amending the public officers law. S.10-193 was reported with one nay vote. S.10-266, sponsored by Senator Webb and amending the tax law, was also reported, with one nay and one without recommendation. The final bill, S.10-282, sponsored by Chair Skoufis and directing the Department of Taxation and Finance to create and implement an online program, was referred to finance.
Before adjournment, Chair Skoufis thanked the committee clerk and central staff for their work, noting that many were occupied with budget duties. The meeting then concluded with expressions of appreciation from members present.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee May 18th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Storazo. Here. Taraso here, Choy here. Choy here.
- Thank you, Madam Senator. I think this one... Thank you, Madam Senator.
- Senator Choi. We talk about a lot of affordability.
- The motion is due pass to the Senate floor. Senator Durazo? Aye. Durazo, aye. Choi? No. Choi, no.
- The motion is due pass to the Senate floor. Senator Laird? Laird, aye. 5-2. The vote is 5-2.
Summary:
The Senate committee heard AB 1768, authored by Assembly Member Brian, which would allow Los Angeles County and Contra Costa County voters to consider a local sales tax increase to help replace health care and safety-net funding lost to federal cuts, including impacts tied to H.R. 1 and Medicaid reimbursement reductions. The author and supporters argued the bill simply gives local voters the authority to decide how to respond to clinic closures, staffing shortages, and projected losses affecting Medi-Cal, CalFresh, hospitals, and community health centers. Support came from the California Primary Care Association, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, California Professional Firefighters, SEIU California, Teamsters California, the California Federation of Labor Unions, electrical and pipe trades groups, AFSCME California, and Contra Costa County.
Opposition came from the cities of Glendale and Burbank, and several senators raised concerns that the measure would increase taxes and burden residents already facing high costs of living. Senator Seyarto argued the state should address its own spending and questioned whether the federal government was truly responsible for the funding shortfalls, while Senator Choi said the proposal would add to taxpayers’ burdens and could set a precedent for other local tax requests. Supporters responded that the bill does not impose a tax itself, but only permits county voters to decide whether to approve one.
Senator Arreguin moved the bill for a due pass recommendation to the Senate floor. The committee approved the motion on a 5-2 vote, with the bill passing out of committee and being placed on the Senate floor.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under motions and resolutions, pursuant to Senate Rule 28, I move to withdraw my bill, SB 1035, from
- Welcome to the Senate Gallery. Senator Gallaud.
- Senator Seyarto, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. President. We do not wish to waive the rule.
- Senate Bill 922 by Senator Laird and Aquilance Vehicles. Senator Laird, you are recognized.
- Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and approval of the journals. A motion by Senator Strickland to withdraw SB 1035 from committee for a floor vote, described as a temporary gas tax suspension to lower gas prices, was debated procedurally and failed on a 22-aye, 22-no vote. The body then moved through Governor’s appointments, confirming Siva Gunda to the California Energy Commission, Tony Sertich as Executive Director of the California Housing and Finance Agency, and Craig Snellings to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The Senate also adopted several commemorative resolutions. SCR 151 designated May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month; SR 105 declared May as National Tennis Month; SCR 175 recognized Behavioral Health Awareness Month; SCR 176 designated Small Business Month; and SCR 178 recognized Jewish American Heritage Month. These measures drew extensive floor remarks, especially SCR 178, with senators from multiple caucuses speaking about Jewish history, contributions, diversity, and the need to oppose anti-Semitism and hate. All of these resolutions passed, with SCR 178 adopted 38-0.
The chamber then considered a series of policy bills, many of which passed with broad support. Measures approved included SB 922 on local cost recovery for street damage from public service operations, SB 932 on litigation transparency, SB 971 on older adult community connections, SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1228 on certain existing outdoor advertising displays in former redevelopment areas, SB 997 on groundwater agency authority, SB 1115 on reforming the Tulare County Public Cemetery District, SB 1088 on advance care planning forms, SB 1242 on family participation in CARE Court, SB 1364 on parental rights in rape-related child custody cases, SB 993 on protecting mental health professionals’ identifying information, SB 1094 on prescription drug biosimilar use, SB 1117 on ADU fee calculations, SB 1244 on broker compensation disclosures for public agency health plans, SB 1315 on autonomous vehicles, SB 1398 on Green Globes building certification, SB 1085 on water supply assessments for large projects, and SB 1316 on wage theft and labor enforcement. SB 1177 on high-speed rail reporting drew opposition from Senator Strickland, who argued the project should be ended, but the bill still passed after debate. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of SB 1146, which would require disclosures for AI-generated health advertisements.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Meeting: Senate Committee and House Committee on Capital Investment - 05/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I want to thank our Senate Bonding Committee members: Senator Nelson, Senator Rasmussen, Senator
- Dziedzic, Senator Kunesh, and Senator Pratt.
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Summary:
The committee took up a large bonding bill and reviewed the final spreadsheet of capital investments. Chairs and members repeatedly thanked staff, House and Senate negotiators, and the Governor’s team for a collaborative process. The bill was described as a statewide package rather than a partisan one, with major funding for higher education asset preservation, DNR projects, public safety, transportation, the Met Council, veterans facilities, corrections, DEED/local projects, and a large water infrastructure section.
House Fiscal staff and Senate fiscal staff walked through the bill line by line. Highlights included University of Minnesota and Minnesota State asset preservation, education and language immersion school funding, DNR trail and flood mitigation projects, public safety facilities, local road and bridge grants, Met Council parks and I/I grants, veterans home and armory funding, corrections projects including the Faribault vocational expansion, and many local economic development and public facility projects across Greater Minnesota and the metro. The bill also included Public Facilities Authority water and wastewater grants, housing rehabilitation funding, historical society grants, a Minnesota Zoo operating transfer, airport appropriations, and several cancellations of prior appropriations to help finance the package.
Members generally praised the bill and the bipartisan work behind it. Some Republicans emphasized the one-time license fee reduction and affordability, while also saying DEED’s business development infrastructure funding was too low. Senator Nelson highlighted long-awaited transportation projects such as Highway 14 and township roads. Senator Dibble supported the transportation investments but criticized the bill for having no transit funding, calling that a major omission. No vote was recorded in the excerpt, but the discussion centered on final review and support for moving the bonding bill forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- And Senator Fateh votes I. Senator Zazinski. For those voting pursuant to rule 40.7.
- The Senate is now in recess to the call of the President. rule 40.7. rule 40.7.
Summary:
The Senate first received a House message reappointing a conference committee on Senate File 2077, the environment and natural resources appropriations bill, and took no further action on that message. The chamber then moved through motions and resolutions, including a failed attempt to suspend the rules to make House File 4102 a special order for immediate consideration. Senator Howe argued the bill was urgent because it would extend a study on state law enforcement pay and help address State Patrol recruitment and retention, while Senator Friends opposed suspending the rules; the motion failed on a roll call vote, 35 ayes to 32 nays.
The Senate then took House File 3629 from the table, made it a special order, and adopted the A5 amendment. The bill, relating to grants management and the Department of Administration, was described as refining agency authority over exemptions, adding reporting requirements, expanding whistleblower protections, and broadening fraud-prevention tools. The A5 amendment added stronger payment-withholding authority for agencies based on credible allegations of fraud, removed the 60-day withholding limit, allowed cross-agency withholding in some cases, replaced court appeal with agency reconsideration, made the authority permanent, and added a reporting requirement for DHS and DCYF inspector general activity. Supporters said it would improve transparency and protect taxpayers; the bill then passed final roll call 67-0.
Finally, the Senate took up House File 4492, which was amended with the A4 delete-everything amendment. The new version combined three articles: READ Act provisions, a veterans diploma provision, and early literacy field-experience changes. Senators described the veterans section as requiring school districts to award diplomas to veterans who left high school to serve in the Korean or Vietnam Wars, and the READ Act and literacy provisions as aligning teacher preparation and early literacy instruction with state standards. Members also discussed school discipline and classroom safety issues in the course of debate. The bill was then read for final passage, with senators speaking in support of the combined package and its education and veterans provisions.
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Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate file in which amendments concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested: Senate File
- , Senate File 2077 is herewith returned to the Senate.
- Pursuant to Rule 26, Senate File 3967 be made special order for immediate consideration.
- Pursuant to Rule 20.6, I designate Senate File 3908 be made special orders for immediate consideration
- The Senate is adjourned. The Senate is adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to impose a call of the Senate. The Senate is now under call. >> Mhm. Senator Murphy.
- The following members intend to vote from a remote location under rule 40.7: Senator Carlson.
- Senate File 3432 is herewith returned to the Senate.
- President, I move that Senate File 277, which had been laid on the table pursuant to Joint Rule 3.02A
- Senator Senators Her, Putnam, and Lang.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Muhammad, you have a bill up, Senate File 4400. I do. I do. Mr.
- Senator, do you want to move your A1? Yes, sir. So Senator Muhammad moves the A1 amendment.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator Gizinski, for those voting pursuant to Rule 40.7. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senator Westlin, for those voting pursuant to Rule 40.7. >> Senator Carlson votes aye. >> Senator Her
- votes aye. >> Senator Marty votes aye. >> Senator Dziedzic, for those voting pursuant to Rule 40.7.
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rules, <00:28:42.920>rhyming caucus, under our Senate rules, rhyming - Senator Dziedzic, for those voting pursuant to Rule 40.7. Thank you, Mr. President.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 12, 2026 May 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President. >> Senator Weisenberg. >> You do not get to refuse to recognize under Rule 92. >> Senator
- You now have told Senator Lucero you will not rule on it in this moment.
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- want to defend the Senate position per the rules.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I would ask for a call of the Senate. The Senate is now under call. Sen. Kupec: Mr.
- Members, before we go to the Senate agenda, I...
- Xiong be added as co-author to Senate File 4889.
- Members, Senate Resolution Number 88 through 96 will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
- The Senate is... THE RECESS IN THE CAUCUS ROOM.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advancing Gun and School Safety Measures | Senator Zaynab Mohamed May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, thank you for being here. Thank you so much for having me.
- Well, what they do doesn't take away what you guys did in the Senate.
- The House is the Senate. We passed it.
- You've called guys did in the Senate.
- They have seen the bill pass in the Senate.
Summary:
The conversation focused on a Minnesota Senate gun violence prevention package that had recently passed the Senate. The senator said the effort began in 2023 with red flag laws and was later expanded into a broader, “holistic” approach after the Annunciation church shooting, with input from families affected by the tragedy, especially the parents of Harper Moyski. The package was described as combining gun restrictions with mental health and school safety measures.
The main provisions discussed were a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a re-ban on binary triggers, a ban on ghost guns, funding for mental health services including mobile crisis and health care professionals, and school safety aid for both public and private schools. The senator said the package reflected concerns raised by families, advocates, and members from both parties, and argued that it included items Republicans had requested, such as school safety aid and mental health funding.
The senator said the Senate vote was historic because it was the first time the chamber passed an assault-weapons and high-capacity-magazine ban, and the first time such a comprehensive package had been assembled. The vote was described as party-line, with disappointment that no Republicans supported it. The senator said the House should take up the bill next, criticized House Republican leaders for not bringing it forward, and urged them to at least allow a vote. The senator also argued that the measure does not take away constitutional rights and said public support for the package is strong, including in so-called purple districts.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Murphy votes I. And Senator Jazinski, for those voting pursuant to rule 40.7.
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senate. - It's your rule made up. It's not a Senate rule, Mr.
- That's our rule. >> Senate demeanor is our rules.
- Senator voting for those voting pursuant to rule 40.7. Senator Carlson votes no.
Summary:
The Senate convened under call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took the roll, establishing a quorum. The chamber received a House message announcing passage of Senate File 3720, a workers’ compensation bill adopting 2026 recommendations of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and then moved through routine author changes and motions, including sending House File 3825 to the Finance Committee and advancing House File 3298, which was described as funding the removal and replacement of underground tanks to protect water supplies.
A major floor item was Senate File 4282, the education forecast-adjustment bill. Senator Kunish explained that the conference committee updated appropriations to reflect forecast changes, added language on highly qualified paraprofessionals for Title I special education, provided tribal contract aid if a permanent school fund amendment passes, allowed districts to use operating capital for utility costs, extended grants for gender-neutral bathrooms, and made two school district fund transfers. The Senate adopted the conference report and passed the bill 34-33.
The Senate then considered House File 3489, which would establish a felony offense of grooming, require reporting to licensing boards, update school and mandated reporter rules, and add funding for investigators. Supporters framed it as a child-protection measure based on a survivor’s testimony and a teacher-abuse case; one member also spoke in favor, while another offered a strongly partisan critique of public education. The Senate adopted the A11 amendment, gave the bill third reading, and passed it 66-0, then recessed briefly to honor guests in the gallery.
After recess, the Senate took up House File 5074, the annual claims settlement bill. Senator Clark said it appropriates just over $5.1 million for claims including exoneration payments and a permanent injury claim, highlighting compensation for James Lamar Davis, Clayton Douglas Groves, and Marvin Haynes. The bill drew some debate over the Haynes payment and the calculation for an ankle injury claim, but it ultimately passed 64-2. The final item was House File 4074, the 2026 omnibus pension bill, described as improving public safety and other public employee retirement benefits, removing a COLA delay, creating work groups on duty disability, and addressing pension provisions for probation officers, 911 telecommunicators, St. Paul teachers, and other groups; the discussion was underway when the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Affordability through Tax Relief | Senator Karin Housley May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, it's a pleasure to have you here. >> Thank you so much for inviting me back.
- So, there was this insatiable appetite that the Democrats had when they took full control, House, Senate
- Um, well, one of them that Senator Jasinski had, um, is the license tab fees.
- , and governor, to just House, Senate, and governor, to just spend,<00:02:27.959>
spend, <00:02 - Senator, it's been a pleasure having you here. Thank you for the conversation.
Summary:
The discussion focused on affordability concerns in Minnesota, especially housing costs for first-time homebuyers, rising license tab fees, and property taxes. The senator said many constituents are struggling with everyday costs and argued that recent state spending and tax increases, along with mandates on local governments, have worsened the situation. She also cited waste, fraud, and abuse in state government as a reason to rein in spending and keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets.
A major topic was her support for bills to conform Minnesota tax law to federal policy on no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. She said these measures would help workers, including service employees and hairdressers, by letting them keep more of their earnings, and would also benefit small businesses by making them more competitive in hiring. She noted that other states have adopted similar policies and said Minnesota had not yet held a hearing on the bills in committee.
The senator also discussed a proposal to roll back vehicle license tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are higher than neighboring states and can exceed car payments. She expressed hope that the legislature could act on affordability measures before the end of session, and said she expected these tax-relief ideas to be a priority if her party gains more power in the next election.
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Transcript Highlights:
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Brodeur, I understand you have an offer for the House on our outstanding issues.
- Thank you, Senator Brodeur. We concur with bumping the three conforming bills in their entirety.
- Senator Brodeur, that completes our suggested lines to be bumped to the next level.
- The Senate concurs with the House on the lines to bump as you specified for each of the Senate offers
- Thank you, Senator Brodeur.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education/PreK-12 May 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Burgess, you are recognized to present Senate Offer Number One.
- Thank you, Senator Burgess, for your offer.
- In addition, our Pre-K through 12 implementing bill sections, as well as conforming bills, Senate Bill
- You have always been a great ...work done, and I appreciate working with you, Senator Burgess.
- Senator Burgess, do you have any comments in closing?
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice/Justice May 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To share the chairmanship of this committee with Senator Hooper, and welcome, sir.
- For proviso, the Senate accepts lines 219.
- bill, the Senate accepts line 11.
- And Senator Hooper, I want to thank you for your service.
- Senator Hooper moves. We adjourn. We are adjourned. Thank you all.