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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education finance panel OKs bill to fund registered apprenticeships program for teachers 3/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- future workforce by providing individuals with paid work experience and relevant instruction that lead
- future workforce by providing individuals with paid work experience and relevant instruction that lead
- instruction that lead to an industry<00:02:16.640><c> recognized</c><00:02:17.840><c> credential</c>
- Representatives, I co-lead the development of the University of St.
- I co-lead the development of the University of St.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This can disturb others or lead to damage by unauthorized persons altogether.
- disabled population leads to homelessness or expensive institutionalization.
- And that leads me to my second and final point.
- One of our leading policy recommendations is enhanced legal protection for tenants.
- And the leading reason for housing insecurity is financial insecurity.
Bills:
HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Andy Keller, and I lead the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
- This includes harming oneself, for example, headbanging, which, left untreated, can lead to significant
- ABA therapy leads to developmental gains for children with autism.
- Madam Chair, members, ABA therapy leads to developmental gains for children with autism.
- ABA therapy leads to developmental...
Committee:
Senate Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- we consider you, oh God, and what you are capable of, it gives us peace to proceed and courage to lead
- Shine your light of truth and reveal insight from the inmost place, leading us to freedom.
- The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, Virginia law, I believe it's 30-199, prohibits leading questions on ballots.
- Code Section 30-199 prohibits leading questions on ballots and leading language.
- Could we then extend that logic to say that leading language like a right to reproductive freedom could
Committee:
House Privileges and Elections
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- because then she's able to captain the West High, West Torrance High Science Olympiad team, found and lead
- the science club, captain the National Science Bowl team, and help lead the West High National Honor
- Jiangsu is one of China's leading provinces in terms of finance, technology, and tourism.
- It also leads in research and education, hosting 168 institutions of higher education, characteristics
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.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as you gave King Solomon wisdom to lead your people, so I ask you to give the senators of the state
- of Florida... ...to lead your people.
- So I ask you to give the senators of the state of Florida wisdom to lead this great state.
- And whereas Florida leads the nation in parental rights, and whereas the State of Florida has the responsibility
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the Governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on artificial intelligence protections, an AI Bill of Rights, related public-records exemptions, and medical freedom, in addition to congressional redistricting and related litigation funding.
The Senate took up SB 2D, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, and SB 4D, the accompanying public records bill. Supporters said the AI measure was intended to protect children and consumers from deceptive or harmful AI practices, preserve privacy, and prevent unauthorized commercial use of personal images. Opponents argued the bill was too permissive, especially regarding parental opt-out provisions, and did not provide meaningful protections or remedies. After debate, SB 2D passed 37-1.
The Senate then considered SB 4D, which creates public-records exemptions tied to investigations under the AI bill. Questions focused on who would be exempted, and the sponsor explained the exemption would apply to investigative files handled by the Department of Legal Affairs involving minors, parents, and name-image-likeness issues. SB 4D passed 33-4. The Rules Chair announced committee and scheduling updates, including postponing the medical freedom bill, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session D Apr 28th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as you gave King Solomon wisdom to lead your people, so I ask you to give the senators of the state
- of Florida To lead your people.
- So I ask you to give the senators of the state of Florida wisdom to lead this great state.
- And whereas Florida leads the nation in parental rights, and whereas the State of Florida has the responsibility
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as you gave King Solomon wisdom to lead your people, so I ask you to give the senators of the state
- of Florida wisdom to lead this great state.
- And whereas Florida leads the nation in parental rights, and whereas the state of Florida has the responsibility
- And whereas Florida leads the nation in parental rights, and whereas the state of Florida has the responsibility
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on congressional redistricting and related litigation, artificial intelligence protections including an AI Bill of Rights and related public records exemptions, and medical freedom. The secretary then read the bills filed within the call: SB 2D (Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights), SB 4D (public records), SB 60 (medical freedom), and SB 8D (congressional districts).
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for all people, especially those who are in high positions, so we may lead a peaceful and quiet
- So we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, worthy of you and dignified in every way.
- Assembly Member Patel will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- For example, aggressive loan repayment timelines could lead to firms encouraging clients to settle cases
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions including suspending rules, re-referring several bills to committees, and allowing committee notices for pending re-referrals. Members also received guest introductions, including LA28 leadership for an informational hearing on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and advocacy groups focused on reproductive health and equity.
On the floor, the Assembly took up several third-reading bills. AB 1944 by Assembly Member Lee, which would delay implementation of lower axle weight limits for zero-emission buses to give transit agencies more time to adapt to battery technology limits, passed 49-1. AB 2305 by Assembly Member Caloza, prohibiting private equity and other corporate investors from controlling or influencing litigation decisions, passed 55-0. AB 2004 by Assembly Member Al-Annees, authorizing Fresno and San Joaquin counties to designate county correctional officers as peace officers if locally agreed, passed 52-0 after supportive remarks from Assembly Member Tangipa about a Fresno County correctional officer who died after being injured in a jail shooting.
The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 161 on Special Districts Week and HR 87 on school accountability, with 57 co-authors added to the resolutions and unanimous votes on the consent items. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory for Marcella Villanueva, a longtime California Commission on Aging employee remembered for her service and compassion, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until Thursday, April 9 at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for all people, especially those who are in high positions, so we may lead a peaceful and quiet
- So we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, worthy of you and dignified in every way.
- Assembly Member Patel will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- For example, aggressive loan repayment timelines could lead to firms encouraging clients to settle cases
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My first witness, lead witness, is Lawrence Gaden with the California Dental Association, here to testify
- My first witness, lead witness, is Lawrence Gaden with the California Dental Association, here to testify
- Just to be clear, he was not a witness in lead support, and I want to...
- Just to be clear, he was not a witness in lead support, and I want to be clear about that.
Summary:
The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee met initially without quorum and operated as a subcommittee before later obtaining quorum and taking formal votes. The committee first heard SB 1002 by Senator Nilo, which would extend existing telehealth access for eligible out-of-state physicians treating patients with immediately life-threatening diagnoses to continue care after those patients go into remission. Supporters, including a cancer survivor, argued the bill preserves continuity of care for patients who still need specialist monitoring, while the Medical Board of California and the California Medical Association opposed it, citing licensure, consumer protection, and enforcement concerns. Senator Caballero spoke in support, emphasizing access to care, especially for rural patients. The bill was ultimately moved out of committee on a 6-0 vote and later confirmed out on a 9-0 vote after quorum was established.
The committee then heard SB 1311, which updates the Dental Practice Act so unlicensed dental assistants can satisfy infection control training requirements either through an approved course or the Dental Assisting National Board infection control exam. The author and the California Dental Association supported the bill as a workforce and access measure, but the California Academy of General Dentistry raised concerns that the exam lacks a hands-on coursework requirement and should not substitute for in-person training unless amended. The committee accepted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 to Senate Appropriations, later confirming it out on a 9-0 vote.
Finally, SB 1416 was heard, a bill reducing from 30 days to 21 days the time a physician or dentist has to refund duplicate payments to consumers. The author described it as a modest affordability measure to return patient funds more quickly, and the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons supported it as reasonable given current financial pressures. With no opposition, the bill passed 6-0 to Senate Appropriations and was later confirmed out on a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved consent calendar items SB 1263, SB 1148, SB 1376, and SB 1391.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And so if these reports and this data is leading towards more...
- So if these reports and this data is leading towards more resources for these providers, private providers
- But if it's leading towards stigmatizing them because they aren't able to control and contain individuals
- So what I would hope is that this data can lead towards how we can bring more resources.
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So let me ask, and that is, Idaho leads the nation in the number of women...
- So let me ask, and that is, Idaho leads the nation and the number of women.
- And that is, Idaho leads the nation in the number of women we incarcerate.
- We also lead 22 other nations. We would like to see less women in prison. There are many reasons.
Committee:
House Judiciary, Rules and Administration
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- May we lead with clarity, certainty, guided by your spirit. In Jesus' name, we pray.
- And whereas Amaya honorably served in the United States Navy, serving as a class one electrician, leading
- her own crew, and upholding the highest traditions of command. ...leading her own crew and upholding
- and her country stands as a shining testament to the strength and brilliance of Indigenous women who lead
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then completed roll call, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guest groups to the gallery, including CSG West and NCSL visitors, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native BRG members, Pascua Yaqui constituents, Marcos de Niza High School students, and guests from Payson. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Senator Hatathlie read a proclamation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, a Navajo woman and Navy veteran, and the chamber recessed for presentation of an Arizona state flag flown in her memory, with her family present.
The President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for Senate bill intro set preparation, and the Senate received House messages regarding adjournment. The chamber voted to accede to the House request to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026. No substantive bill debate occurred; instead, the body moved a large number of measures to second reading, including election, education, health care, firearms, immigration-related reporting, cryptocurrency, transportation, and various memorial and appropriation bills.
Committee and caucus announcements were made for Thursday, January 15, including Rules Committee and both party caucuses. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- All this is what I think leads to where we are trying to put together a great board who will make the
- one that will not miss a... ...a professional one that will not miss a beat getting up to speed in leading
- Uh, statewide lead water. Uh, statewide lead contamination. Um, I have lived in Jefferson County.
Bills:
SB330
Committee:
House Commerce and Small Business
Keywords:
water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 1136, house, all
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 02:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I'm so proud to support you as you continue to lead the charge in the House for all homeowners
- And so I'm so proud to support you as you continue to lead the charge in the House for all homeowners
- I also want to thank Speaker Danny Perez for putting me here and giving me the opportunity to lead and
- I also want to thank Speaker Danny Perez for putting me here and giving me the opportunity to lead and
Summary:
The Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee met for its final meeting of the session and heard two bills. HB 1245, the Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program, would create a pilot program in the Department of Agriculture for selected public postsecondary institutions with high Pell Grant populations to form hunger task forces, help students enroll in SNAP, provide on-campus food assistance, and develop meal-credit donation programs. The bill also directs OPPAGA to study food insecurity at public postsecondary institutions and recommend policy changes. Representative Franklin spoke in support, emphasizing student food insecurity and the impact of inflation on college completion. The bill had no amendments, no public opposition, and passed unanimously.
The committee then heard HB 983 on homeowners associations, which would expand enforcement and oversight tools related to HOAs, including allowing local law enforcement and sheriffs to investigate, inspect, and audit associations, adding realtor disclosure requirements, and revising recall provisions to make it easier for homeowners to remove boards. An amendment was adopted to prohibit nominating committees in HOAs, aligning the statute with condominium law and preventing those committees from blocking candidates. Public testimony on the amendment and bill was in support, including from a Miami-Dade Sheriff representative and others. Members from both parties praised the bill as a homeowner-rights measure, and the bill passed unanimously as amended.
After the bills, members offered closing remarks thanking Chair Salsman, the vice chair, ranking member, staff, and each other for a collaborative session. Several members highlighted the committee’s work on housing, agriculture, tourism, and the hemp work group, and the chair reflected that the committee process was intended to be member-driven and inclusive. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida leads the United States in annual economic impact from recreational boating.
- This leads to reducing repeat offenses. This bill aligns existing laws that already...
- Tad David, lead staff for the Florida Supreme Court Committee on ADR Rules and Policy, waiving in support
- Tad David, lead staff for the Florida Supreme Court Committee on ADR rules and policy, waiving and support
Summary:
The Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum present and first received an implementation update on CS for SB 606, the Boating Safety Act of 2022, from FWC Lieutenant Colonel Robert Roe. He described the livery permit system, safety and insurance requirements, required pre-rental and pre-ride instruction, recordkeeping, overdue-vessel reporting, accident reporting, and penalties for violations. He also reported enforcement results since the permit requirement took effect in January 2023, including 1,428 permits issued, 1,093 liveries operating, three 90-day suspensions, one revocation, and two pending revocations. Members asked whether liveries may require boating safety education even for people exempt under current law; Roe said they may do so as a business decision, but current law does not require it unless the statute is changed. A member noted concern that many accidents involve boaters in the older exempt age group and said the issue may be revisited this session.
The committee then considered SB 878 by Senator Martin, which extends probation for misdemeanor offenders who were using controlled substances when they committed the offense, allowing supervision for up to one year and aligning those cases more closely with existing alcohol-related misdemeanor probation rules. With no appearance forms or debate, the bill was voted favorably.
Next, the committee took up CS for SB 538 by Senator Bradley, the state court system package. The bill updates statutes to reflect current court operations, including duty judge procedures, removal of a location limit for duty hearings, repeal of a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and an alternative method for judicial authentication when a court seal is unavailable. An amendment shifting certain clerk reimbursement requests through the Justice Administrative Commission was adopted, and the bill was then reported favorably with support waivers from several court-related entities.
Finally, the committee heard SB 472 by Senator Truenow, which provides that inmates who complete classes meeting required curriculum standards may receive credit toward licensure requirements for those classes. Several organizations waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force (9-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And so going forward, we really hope<00:14:54.079><c> to</c><00:14:54.240><c> lead</c><00:14:54.399><
- Also leading and helping to lead the eastern Kentucky floods and the Waverly, Tennessee floods, before
- And I said, "Where's the program that we can help to lead these folks through recovery?"
- </c><00:32:23.440><c> these</c> program that we can help to lead these program that we can help to lead
- It will lead to where we need them most.
Summary:
The task force met with a quorum, approved the August meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Dr. Jerry Brosky of the Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center. He described the Mesonet’s statewide weather network, now with 84 stations in 78 counties, real-time data used by the National Weather Service, mobile apps, and more than a billion observations. He said recent legislative funding has allowed upgrades such as soil temperature and moisture sensors, cameras at every site, and improved communications and power systems, and has enabled expansion into new counties. He also highlighted products used for flooding, drought, and heat safety, including a wet bulb globe temperature tool being developed with the Department of Public Health. In response to questions, he said counties interested in a station should contact his center, that a station typically costs about $50,000, and that the program is already considering a second Pike County site.
The committee then heard from Ryan Drain of Blue Skies and Chris McGee of the American Red Cross on long-term disaster recovery and a software platform called Darcy, short for Disaster Aware and Ready Communities Initiative. McGee explained the Red Cross’s long-term recovery work, including support for recovery groups, direct financial assistance, grantmaking, and coordination with local and federal partners. He emphasized that disasters are occurring more frequently and with repeated impacts, and shared examples from Kentucky and other states showing the need for organized recovery and storm shelter support. Drain said Darcy was developed after the 2021 Mayfield-Graves tornado recovery to replace fragmented spreadsheets and PDFs with a centralized, survivor-led system for preparedness, response, and recovery, designed to improve coordination, reduce duplication, and shorten recovery time. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adoption of the minutes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Cause this trust to lead to faith in You, and in faith may we experience the fullness of what You offer
- CAUSE THIS TRUST TO LEAD TO FAITH IN YOU AND IN FAITH MAY WE EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF WHAT YOU OFFER
- The Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.