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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I propose to consider H.R. 238. Rules are suspended.
- , Seniority Appointments, De Ayala, Flores, Basu. appointments, Cole, Kerwin, Martinez, Fisher, or Ward
- Davis, Asha of Dallas, Lalani, Schaffner, Mandever, Ward-Johnson.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are proposing the annual Labor We are proposing the annual Labor Code 62.5 employer assessment require
- Our proposals... Our proposal supports the state's Employee Assistance Program, or EAP.
- We recommend rejecting this proposal.
- Additionally, the proposal was reviewed by the Joint Rules Committee, which is aware of this proposal
- Well, I can say that this proposal wasn't tied to—we've had previous proposals in the past to kind of
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It is entirely feasible that the proposed bill may be used against non-citizens and naturalized citizens
- Hi, I'm Don Ward.
- We're going to move on to Assembly Member Ward. File item number 7, AB 1793.
- Ward for his work.
- Ward for his work.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That is H.R. 43 by Assembly Member Ward.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized.
- Ward, you are recognized for your introductory remarks.
- Thank you, Assembly Member Ward.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Ward is Susan Kathleen Jester. Serving as St.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Procedural motions were adopted to allow certain members to speak on adjournment in memory and to host guests on the floor, and the chamber suspended Joint Rule 61 to allow the Appropriations Committee to meet and consider AB 1533. The majority leader also requested that SB 272 and HR 44 be removed from the consent calendar.
The main floor action was the Assembly’s Pride Month observance, centered on HR 43, which recognizes June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward and members of several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, civil rights, community contributions, and current political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, arguing the resolution was divisive and included controversial policy references. After debate, 49 coauthors were added and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
The chamber then held a Pride Month ceremony honoring 14 distinguished individuals for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, followed by guest introductions recognizing APICA fellows, family members, educators, and community leaders. The Assembly later adopted the consent calendar, with SB 61, SB 66, SB 846, SB 229, and SCR 3 approved, and then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for John E. Brison and former Assembly Member William T. Bagley. The House adjourned until Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start with Whitney Ward. Okay.
- Whitney Ward: Thank you, Senator Cook and committee. My name is Whitney Ward.
- We'll start with Whitney Ward. Okay.
- My name is Whitney Ward.
- My name is Whitney Ward.
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (05/05/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- wards, four of the 12 wards, three-fifths get a three-fifths vote.
- Um, it says wards also, and I don't understand that.
- wards, four of the 12 wards, three-fifths get a three-fifths vote.
- Um, it says wards also, and I don't understand that.
- wards, four of the 12 wards, three-fifths get a three-fifths vote.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (01/15/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Victoria Sullivan, representing the communities of Senate District 18, which is Manchester Wards
- Attorney Susan Laravey from the department is here to speak to SB 412, walk you through the proposed
- Senate District 18, which<00:06:11.440><c> is</c><00:06:11.520><c> Manchester</c><00:06:12.080><c> Wards
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Committee:
Senate Children and Family Law
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Renog, Zyderveld, Galloway, Ward Engelking, Wintrow, Representative Tanner, Miller, Furness, Petsky,
- Ward Engel King. Wintrow. Thank you.
- Ward Engel King. Representative Tanner.
- Ward Engel King? Wintrow? Glenneda Zuiderveld? Galloway? Janie Ward-Engelking? Wintrow?
- Ward Engel King. Wintrow.
Summary:
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee considered several Department of Health and Welfare budgets and related language items. For the Commission on Aging, the committee first rejected an ongoing $129,900 general fund restoration for senior nutrition, then approved the same amount as a one-time restoration for Meals on Wheels. The Division of Welfare budget was then approved with adjustments for the SNAP federal-state cost split, Medicaid expansion work requirements, and Medicaid eligibility system changes; members discussed the growing state share of federal program costs and the need to implement legislative eligibility requirements.
The committee also approved the Indirect Support Services budget, including a budget-neutral fund source change for the background check unit, replacement items, IT modernization and consolidation funding, and a reduction tied to Senate Bill 1314. It then approved a one-time $77,100 restoration for Mental Health Services, with supporters citing staffing needs for designated examiners and children’s mental health services. In addition, the committee adopted transfer-limitation exemption language for selected Health and Welfare divisions, after a substitute motion narrowed the exemption to Youth Safety and Permanency and Licensing and Certification.
For Independent Councils, the committee approved a $60,000 ongoing general fund restoration for the Domestic Violence Council. It also adopted revised Idaho Child Care Program Capacity Grant language for Early Learning and Development after discussion about clarifying terms such as “under investigation,” “out-of-school care,” and “qualifying providers,” and then withdrew the earlier version of that language. Finally, the committee approved the new Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination budget to consolidate the former species conservation and energy/mineral offices, including funding for nuclear coordination, fisheries projects, and energy resiliency grants. The meeting ended with adjournment to the call of the chair, and one House Appropriations item was announced for the following day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ward-Johnson. $4.69 is spent in-state, and what does that consist of?
- Representative Ward Johnson, is my microphone okay? I see you still have your Texas accent.
- Representative Ward-Johnson. Oh, I'm sorry. No. Members, any other questions?
- The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program and this proposed bill would have a huge return on
- I do want to make one special point about this proposed legislation.
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward-Engelking? Wintrow. Here. Representative Tanner? Furniss. Petzke? Manwaring. Here. Green.
- Senator Ward Engelking. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Director Miller, for being here.
- Chairman and Senator Ward-Engelking, I appreciate the question.
- So I'm hopeful this time next year we'll have a proposal in front of the legislature to increase those
- Senator Warding, I saw your light, but it's off now. Go ahead. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Summary:
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard budget presentations for the Endowment Fund Investment Board, the Department of Lands, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The EFIB presentation emphasized its small staff, low administrative costs, and a modest request for a laptop replacement. The Department of Lands presentation focused heavily on fire suppression funding, the fire suppression deficiency fund, and the agency’s endowment and forest management work. Director Dustin Miller said 2025 fire costs were just over $40 million, noted that the Legislature had previously funded the deficiency account, and warned that current holdbacks could reduce staffing for fire operations, especially in eastern Idaho. He also explained a proposed shift of 1.25 FTE and $160,000 from the Abandoned Mines Lands Fund to the Navigable Waterways Fund, and discussed House Bill 511 as a possible future fire-preparedness funding source.
Committee members asked detailed questions about how the fire suppression deficiency fund works, when it can be used, and whether it can cover prevention or only active fires. Staff explained that the fund is for active suppression and that any negative balance would later be settled through a supplemental request. Members also asked about staffing, vacancy rates, and the impact of budget reductions on fire readiness and forest health work. Miller said the agency had filled many key vacancies but still faced recruitment challenges, and he described the Eastern Idaho Forest Protective District and the agency’s growing Good Neighbor Authority work with the U.S. Forest Service.
The Department of Environmental Quality presentation covered staffing, water infrastructure funding, loan and grant programs, air and water quality, and solid waste oversight. Director Jess Byrne said targeted pay increases had reduced turnover and vacancies, and that DEQ had distributed more than $835 million in grants and low-interest loans over five years, mostly to small communities. He also said the agency has fewer staff than 25 years ago despite a much larger population, leading to permit backlogs and reduced monitoring. Byrne explained that the Drinking Water Loan Fund is built from federal capitalization grants, state match, and repayments, and that its rising balance reflects awarded but not yet reimbursed projects rather than unused money. He also said DEQ is considering fee increases in air quality and drinking water programs, and supported a proposed solid waste transfer only if it includes a fee structure. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 25, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 39
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward, excused. Mr. Woodson. Mr. Yamashita, here.
- We're in receipt of Governor's Message Number Eight, transmitting proposed changes to the fiscal biennium
- Makai side a area to record any uh video sentiments that you would like to share with Representative Ward
- Makai side a area to record any uh video sentiments that you would like to share with Representative Ward
- Makai side a area to record any uh video sentiments that you would like to share with Representative Ward
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , Ward, Wicks, Wilson, Zbur, Mr.
- That's AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward. Just a moment, Mr. Ward. Thank you, members.
- File item number 97, AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assembly Member Ward, do you wish to close?
Summary:
The California Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a reflection and pledge. The body handled routine procedural business, including dispensing with the journal reading, suspending rules for guest introductions and adjournment memories, and re-referring several bills to different committees. Members also introduced guests, including district staff, the Citrus Heights leadership class, and Rosie Rios, chair of America 250.
The main floor debate centered on AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward, a local government finance measure related to water rates and Proposition 218. Ward argued the bill would provide clearer legal standards for proportional water rates, reduce litigation, and prevent low-use customers from subsidizing high-use users. Assembly Member DeMaio opposed the bill, saying it would weaken taxpayer protections and allow overcharging. After debate, the Assembly passed AB 2180 on a roll call vote of 41-17.
The Assembly then adopted the second-day consent calendar, with AB 1853 and several other bills and resolutions passing 52-0. The chamber also held adjournment-in-memory tributes for former Santa Clara County Supervisor Rod Diridon Sr., praising his public service and transit advocacy. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , Ward.
- That's AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward. Just a moment, Mr. Ward. Thank you, members.
- File item number 97, AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward. The clerk will read.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assembly Member Ward, do you wish to close?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Only if the Department determines the proposed structure will materially harm wildlife, harm wildlife
- Ward Johnson. No. Members, any other questions? Oh, the chair recognizes Ms.
- How far the proposed development is from those areas, it simply says anywhere in the county.
- Well, no, I'm thinking, too, like, for the purposes of Vasut's proposal here.
- Ward-Johnson. Aye. There being... 6 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Jeannie Ward-Waller, representing People for Bikes.
- We have up next Assembly Ward, followed by Assemblymember Al-Hawary.
- So first, AB 1921, Ward, file item 13.
- We have up next Assembly Ward, followed by Assembly Member Al-Hawari.
- So first, AB 1921, Ward, file item 13.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill.
AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations.
The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Assembly Member Ward, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- File item number 402 is AB 864 by Assembly Member Ward. The clerk will read.
- Assembly Bill 864 by Assembly Member Ward, relating to solar panel waste.
- Assembly Bill 2089 by Assembly Member Ward and others, relating to taxation.
- Assembly Member Ward, you are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a lengthy consent and concurrence calendar. Early actions included adopting the consent calendar, approving a rule waiver to allow floor amendments on several Senate bills, and re-referring a few bills to committees. The chamber also observed adjournments in memory for the father of Assembly Member Stephanie and for Thomas Dennis Moore, with family present for both tributes.
On the floor file, members approved or concurred in a wide range of measures. Notable bills included SB 1247 on minors’ online exploitation and removal of material when they reach adulthood; SB 1223 requiring competitive bidding at state and county fairs; SB 1238 adding disclosures and duties for HOA managers; SB 983 creating a Port of San Diego job-order contracting pilot; SB 959 addressing school funding during wildfire smoke days; SB 1443, an education omnibus cleanup bill; and SB 802 creating a Sacramento County homelessness joint powers authority, which drew extensive debate over Housing First, treatment, accountability, and local coordination. SB 923 strengthened privacy deletion rights, and AB 1267 set 18 as the minimum age for marriage, drawing broad bipartisan support and emotional testimony from survivors and advocates.
The concurrence file then moved through many Assembly bills, most of them technical, support, or cleanup measures, with votes largely in favor. These included bills on Medi-Cal, youth athletics, digital financial assets, jail administration, health care prior authorization, fish and wildlife, elections, emergency services, pupil safety, employment, victim rights, attorney discipline, emergency medical response, seed program funding, naloxone training, child care facilities, cannabis, and dual language immersion coordination. Several bills were passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few drew some opposition, including AB 801 on fair lending examinations, AB 1661 on oil-field community assistance, AB 2161 on Medi-Cal work requirement implementation, and AB 2230 on child care facilities. The chamber also adopted multiple Senate amendments and continued a number of items to later consideration.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, Senator Warding, do you have anything to add? Thank you, Mr.
- Ward Engel King. Wintrow. Representative Tanner. Ward Engel King, Wintrow, Representative Tanner.
- Ward Engel King. Wintrow. Aye. Representative Tanner. Miller. Furness. Petsky.
- Second by Senator Ward Engelking. Do you wish to speak further to your motion?
- Senator Ward-Engelking, do you wish to speak further to your motion?
Summary:
The joint Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee met to revisit the Health and Human Services maintenance budget after the prior appropriation bill failed. Members debated competing FY 2027 budget motions that adjusted the Department of Health and Welfare budget, including reductions tied to House Bill 863’s residential habilitation provider rate changes. One substitute motion to cut the program more deeply failed, while the original motion passed and received a do-pass recommendation. Several members voiced concern about the size of the residential habilitation cuts and the absence of funding for ACT teams, peer support, and other services, while others argued the program’s rapid growth and federal funding dependence justified the reductions. The committee also adopted unchanged standard language from the prior bill and approved new language requiring the department to report by year-end on rules citing Idaho Code 56-202 and to justify or repeal any unsupported rule sections.
The committee then approved language for the Department of Water Resources, including filing-fee language and reappropriation authority for ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund money, by unanimous consent. It next considered the Workforce Development Council budget, including consolidation of the STEM Action Center into the council and a budget-neutral transfer among expenditure categories; that motion passed. The committee also approved a FY 2026 supplemental reduction for the STEM Action Center and then a FY 2027 reduction that zeroed out the STEM Action Center’s standalone budget in connection with the consolidation, both with do-pass recommendations.
Finally, the committee considered language for the Office of the Attorney General restoring about $980,000 from the Consumer Protection Fund. After discussion, members removed “continuous appropriation” wording and replaced it with a regular appropriation for a two-year period. Some members objected that the language would divert dedicated consumer-protection money and reduce general fund reversions, while supporters said it would help cover personnel costs and avoid layoffs. The amended language passed with a do-pass recommendation. The chair then announced the committee would meet the next day to address public schools and IDLA and adjourned the meeting.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward Cook here on behalf of the Missouri Bar to go on record in support.
- Ward Cook here on behalf of the Missouri Bar to go on record in support.
- I would like to reiterate this was one of our legislative proposals, and we are strongly in favor of
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Labor and Employment Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Labor and Employment
Transcript Highlights:
- Ward? Aye. Ward, aye. We will leave the roll open for absent members. Thank you.
- Assembly Member Ward [member_22487]. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Ward? Aye. Ward, aye.
- Ward, aye.
- Ward? Aye. Ward aye. That measure is out. Seeing no other business, we are adjourned. Thank you.
Committee:
House Labor and Employment