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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He had to go to legislators to pass laws. We have the ability to pass laws.
- He had to go to legislators to pass laws, but he did it at a mere age in his 30s.
- I rise on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus and as a member of the California Legislative Black
- I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus in support of SCR 107.
- Today I rise as chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus to recognize Dr.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work amid current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to civil liberties. Senator Richardson closed on the resolution, and the roll was called; SCR 107 was adopted.
After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment memorials. Senator Pérez requested adjournment in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, describing his service, family, and death in a duty-related car pursuit accident. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy, Bay Area roots, and charitable work. Senator Becker and Senator Laird added remarks about Weir’s cultural impact and the Grateful Dead’s place in California history.
The Senate also adjourned in memory of the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, with Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil speaking about the lives of the four young victims, including children and a teenager, and condemning gun violence. The Pro Tem closed by reflecting on the day’s themes of justice, loss, and civic responsibility, and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, legislative day in loving memory in legislative day in loving memory in honor<00:09:11.680><c> of
- House Bill 53, an act relating to legislative ethics. Representative Donworth.
- House Bill 53, an act relating to legislative ethics. Representative Donworth.
- House Bill 53, an act relating to legislative ethics. Representative Donworth.
- House Bill 53, an act relating to legislative ethics. Representative Donworth.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/7/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Friday, May 9th for the adoption
- Humphrey always sought bipartisan support for his legislative goals, and often his biggest antagonists
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- c> His legislative accomplishments included His legislative accomplishments included the<00:12:31.120
- </c> bipartisan support for his legislative bipartisan support for his legislative goals<00:12:40.399
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- I rise in support of House Resolution 25 on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus.
- On behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus, I respectfully ask for your support of On behalf of the
- Legislative Women's Caucus, I respectfully ask for your support of H.R. 25.
- I urge a no vote and perhaps an alternative way to address this issue through future legislation.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims.
On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes.
The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Women's Legis- Legislative Caucus Easter Basket<00:15:09.200><c> Drive.
- And to my colleagues in the Women's<00:15:42.680><c> Legislative</c><00:15:43.280><c> Caucus,</c><00:
- 15:44.160><c> thank</c><00:15:44.400><c> you</c> Women's Legislative Caucus, thank you Women's Legislative
- </c> Women's Legislative Caucus. Mahalo. Women's Legislative Caucus. Mahalo.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation authorizes a school district or charter school to acquire and maintain undesignated
- Please support this needed legislation today. That is the bill. Are there amendments?
- But as with any great piece of legislation, we continue to refine and improve.
- And thank you to Vice Chair Jones for your feedback and ability to improve the legislation.
- Frankly, it's sneaky, and it's not appropriate for the legislative process to put all of these things
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others.
Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9.
Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We were able to work with her and her office to clarify the goal of the legislation, which ensures that
- The legislative intent is that the SHAC has a direct line of communication with the board.
- I'm the proud homeschooling parent who is appealing for improvements in existing legislation to allow
- We work very closely with you on the original legislation, a lot of interaction around trying to make
- Nothing, it's just a legislative council draft of what we filed.
Bills:
SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008
Keywords:
steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native American education, focusing on Federal programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- For the support of AIHEC and NIEA in endorsing this legislation, it seems to have broad support from
- So I want to outline that because we look forward to tribal community support in this legislation.
- The benefits that your legislation will provide to Haskell and frankly to the entire TCU community as
- So we stand firmly committed with you and to work with your staff to ensure that the legislation is as
- really great partners to stand beside you and ensuring that the legislation is as strong as possible
Keywords:
Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students
Summary:
The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AND AT THAT POINT THERE WAS A PUBLIC RECORDS BILL INTRODUCED ALONG WITH THE LEGISLATION AND THIS BILL
- THIS EXEMPTION IS SUBJECT TO FUTURE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW THIS EXEMPTION IS SUBJECT TO FUTURE LEGISLATIVE
- THIS LEGISLATION IS NOT ABOUT POLITICS.
- THAT IS NOT THE SUBJECT OF THE LEGISLATION BEFORE US. IT WAS CREATED TO PRIOR SESSION.
- THANK YOU CHAIR AND SENATOR COLLINS FOR CONSULTING ON THIS LEGISLATION.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We did extend this deadline to January 1, 2025, during the last legislative session.
- Joint legislative audit committees are so important. Legislative audit committees are so important.
- It is long overdue that some of the legislative processes be streamlined for surgery centers.
- The original legislation, its purpose, I fully support.
- And that's why this legislation is necessary. Additional questions?
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Banking and Insurance Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I was involved last time with the legislative comprehensive reform on the CCRC in 2019.
- There are elements of this legislation that the residents desire.
- Just to introduce myself, I'll be brief on the merits of this legislation.
- But I want to give you a clear legislative intent.
- But again, clear legislative intent that was not the intention of this bill.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several insurance, financial regulation, and public safety bills. SB 1656, a large Office of Insurance Regulation bill, was taken up with a delete-all amendment and extensive discussion. The bill would increase transparency in insurance rates and mitigation data, update reciprocal insurer rules, limit use-and-file rate filings, expand cybersecurity breach notification, and strengthen oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Residents and senior advocates generally supported stronger oversight to prevent bankruptcies like the Unison case, while CCRC operators and industry groups warned that lien authority, reserve requirements, and other provisions could raise borrowing costs and burden well-run communities. The committee adopted the delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably after debate and public testimony.
The committee also passed SB 1658 on the public records database for uniform mitigation verification forms, with a clarifying amendment protecting policyholders’ personal information. SB 1612 on financial institutions was reported favorably after an amendment and substitute amendment dealing with credit union investment limits and reimbursement rules for board members. SB 1740, an insurance bill aimed at reducing premiums and insolvency risk, was amended to prioritize rate-decrease filings and prohibit AI as the sole basis for claim denials; it was then reported favorably. SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety was amended to add occupational disease language and other firefighter protections, including safer gear, cancer prevention, and possible telehealth mental health services, and was also reported favorably.
Finally, SB 1184 on residual market insurers was amended to preserve existing excess-and-surplus line standards, strengthen consumer disclosures, and clarify Citizens-related appointment rules before being reported favorably. Throughout the meeting, committee members repeatedly noted that several bills were still being refined with stakeholders, and multiple public witnesses testified in support of or opposition to the CCRC and insurance provisions, focusing on resident protection, financial stability, and unintended cost impacts.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/12/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order. A quorum is present.
- 00:53.320><c> the</c><00:00:53.440><c> day</c> Pursuant to Rule 1.21, the Committee on Rules and Legislative
- I believe that it is fewer pages of legislation than were passed last year with no review or debate at
- and community members both legislators and community members and<00:05:16.759><c> experts</c><00:05:
- There continues to be a 5% available in the Community Grants Program as it came out of legislation in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Committee OKs bill to strengthen whistleblower protections for reporting waste, fraud 2/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- , the legislative auditor, or a constitutional officer such as the Attorney General.
- </c><00:03:35.360><c> the</c> information to us as legislators the information to us as legislators the
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- ><c> constitutional</c> legislative auditor or a constitutional legislative auditor or a constitutional
- </c><00:04:06.280><c> and</c> the director of legislative and the director of legislative and political
Summary:
House File 23, authored by Representative Robbins, was heard on a motion to advance it to the next committee. The bill, as amended by the A1 author’s amendment, would clarify the statutory definition of abuse, fraud, and waste and expand whistleblower protections for state employees who report those issues to legislators, the legislative auditor, or constitutional officers. Robbins said the measure is intended to protect state workers and align whistleblower language with existing Inspector General definitions; he also cited recent fraud investigations as the backdrop for the bill and noted a Senate companion, SF 475, with bipartisan support.
Devon Bruce of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees testified in support of the bill’s protective intent but raised concerns that it only covers classified state employees, creating uneven treatment between classified and unclassified workers and between state and local public employees. Bruce also warned that the bill does not fully address data practices issues, including the handling of nonpublic, private, or proprietary information, and suggested broader privacy protections for whistleblowers’ identities. In response to questions, Robbins said the bill was not meant to change data practices law and that those issues should be addressed separately.
Members debated whether the bill was ready for further consideration and whether it should also go to the fraud oversight committee or Judiciary. Motions to lay the bill over and to re-refer it to the fraud prevention and state oversight committee both failed. After a roll call vote, the committee approved the bill 7-6 and sent House File 23 to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We have stepped that up with legislation that was signed by our governor just a few years ago, and with
- Yeah, so, Senator, if you're actually referring back to the legislative committee, all of us sheriffs
- And perhaps maybe moving forward, we should do some legislation that says marijuana is marijuana, and
- we've done, This legislative session starts.
- Now, the legislature had the wisdom to proactively pass that piece of legislation, but that legislation
Summary:
The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures.
Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined.
Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- As legislators, I think sometimes the public looks to us as experts because this person is sitting up
- Legislative Council Service.
- With that being said, maybe we should rely on the Legislative Services Committee (LSC).
- This legislation may help stop the possibility of another Jefferson Elementary. Thank you.
- Please pass this meaningful legislation that would protect our air, lands, waters, and futures.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas the legislative impact.
- </c> legislative day be dispensed with. legislative day be dispensed with.
- </c> >> He's working legislation over there. >> He's working legislation over there.
- Because we're bringing legislation legislation legislation that<02:25:31.359><c> really</c><02:25:31.760
- </c> legislation as it relates to chaplain. legislation as it relates to chaplain.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/21/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:24:22.960><c> where</c> if we have critical legislation where if we have critical legislation
- Uh, we do oppose this legislation.
- And so then this becomes a pointless piece of legislation.
- </c> pointless piece of legislation pointless piece of legislation um<04:02:14.560><c> so</c><04:02:14.720
- “Okay, thank you.” about legislating it um but uh that that about legislating it um but uh that that
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 24th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- And three, to draft or modify legislation as necessary to effectuate the goals of finding and funding
- For legislation pertaining to substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Are there legislative roadblocks to this integration? Is it habit? Is it reimbursement?
- Are there legislative roadblocks to this integration? Is it habit? Is it reimbursement?
- And maybe this is to legislators or to you, Dr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you think private homeowners and single-family would be happy with this legislation?
- Well, I mean, your legislation is making it more complex to operate in the space.
- My name is Vince Agrew, State Legislative Director with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104.
- Hi, Jim Lindberg, Friends Committee on Legislation California, in support. Thanks.
- Committee on Legislation California, in support. Thanks.
Summary:
The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines.
The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed.
The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a rare piece of legislation that will include... It closes this loophole.
- They are back to normal, and this legislation is not needed.
- They are back to normal and this legislation is not needed.
- coroner. to share the target of most of this legislation is not the coroner.
- We've done that past work with a couple pieces of legislation.