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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- We do send a copy of the RFP to all legislators.
- We do um have social media legislators.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy. (2-11-26)
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
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- And we have not limited the partnerships within this legislation.
- So there are alternative legislation.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation is not radical. This legislation does not break new legal ground.
- This legislation is not radical. This legislation does not break new legal ground.
- It is so important and so critical that we move forward this legislation.
- We're very limited in power in what we can do as state legislators. We get that.
- We're very limited power in what we can do as state legislators. We get that.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope to earn your all's support, and we passed this sensible legislation.
- In the 79th legislative session.
- A lot of states are taking actively pursuing legislation which clarifies this.
- Um, but, uh, we do have two legislative priorities at THBI.
- How does that square with the original intent of the legislation to benefit.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 26th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I want you to know this is an excellent piece of legislation, and I don't want you to feel restrained
- That's the second piece that this legislation takes care of. So I can tell you that.
- Federal legislation provided $200,000 in funding to restore the Espada Aqueduct.
- This legislation, frankly, is personal for me for a number of reasons.
- So many of these people feel now they're targeted because of the legislation and this legislation.
Bills:
HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486
Keywords:
mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Sasha Horowitz, legislative advocate with Los Angeles Unified School District.
- As a past 20-year legislative employee, I knew at-will every day.
- We ask you to oppose this legislation, and we thank you for your consideration.
- However, learning more about the previous legislation that this... Needs.
- Move the legislation forward to give you the opportunity to look at it through that lens.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard several education bills, with AB 887 by Assemblymember Berman proposing that every school district and charter school adopt a plan so all high schools offer at least one computer science course by 2029-30. Supporters, including a teacher and student, argued California is falling behind other states and that computer science is essential for student opportunity and workforce readiness. ACSA opposed the bill, citing the shortage of qualified computer science teachers and administrative burden. The bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations.
The committee also heard AB 1390 by Assemblymember Solache, which would allow local and county school boards to raise trustee compensation above long-standing statutory minimums that have not changed in decades. Supporters said the current stipends are too low to make board service accessible to working families and younger community members. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with five votes, with the roll left open for additional members.
AB 865 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would create a $5 million, three-year grant program for dual-language immersion instructional materials, split between high-demand languages and other languages. Supporters said districts often lack standards-aligned materials in languages beyond Spanish, forcing teachers to create their own. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 857 by Assemblymember Gibson, requiring annual cultural competency training for K-12 staff, also passed 5-1 after supporters linked it to the state reparations task force report and argued it would improve trust and student outcomes.
The committee additionally approved AB 677 by Assemblymember Bryan, which would make it easier for unhoused students to access school-based vision and dental screenings by allowing directory information to be used for that purpose with an opt-out process; it passed 8-0. AB 903 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, directing the Department of Education to develop best practices on education technology and digital equity, passed after amendments and with some opponents indicating they would remove opposition once the amendments were in print. Finally, AB 917 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, extending permanent-status protections to certain educators in small districts and county programs, drew significant opposition from small districts and regional occupational programs over flexibility and funding concerns; the bill still passed 5-2 with the roll held open for additional votes.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the House order relative to House rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
- the House order relative to the joint rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
- Canton for the adoption of permanent House rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
- the House order relative to the joint rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
- Canton for the adoption of permanent House rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative
Summary:
The House met briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and recessed several times while the Temporary Committee on Rules reported out a series of orders. The chamber adopted two commendatory resolutions: one recognizing the AdMe-Tech Foundation’s 16th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and another honoring the Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club on its 75th anniversary.
Members then took up special procedures for considering House and joint rules for the 194th General Court, governing the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House adopted the special-procedure orders for both the House rules and joint rules. The rules committee also reported that the permanent House rules and permanent joint rules orders ought to be adopted; after suspension of the rules, the House postponed consideration of the permanent rules matters until tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn to meet the next day at 11 a.m., with formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. The House then adjourned, and members were notified of a Democratic caucus at noon in Room A1.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation will promote employer accountability, strengthen public trust, and most importantly,
- With me today to provide testimony is Nick Zackett, Director of Legislative Affairs for Social Compassion
- and Legislation.
- With me today to provide testimony is Nick Zackett, Director of Legislative Affairs for Social Compassion
- and Legislation.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The cause of action that we had written into this legislation was a bit problematic.
- members here, I did strike that cause of action from this legislation.
- And I would like to just briefly discuss once again the intent of this legislation.
- I know Health and Welfare has their consultant, but we're looking for one from the legislative standpoint
- just to try... ...consultant, but we're looking for one from the legislative standpoint just to try
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 18 and 19, then considered several RS introductions. RS 3341, a child care cleanup bill by Rep. Barbara Ehardt, would clarify daycare rules, including allowing monitors for sleeping children if the provider can hear them and is within reach, and it would exclude providers’ own children age five and older from certain counts; it was introduced after a brief question about how “own children” is defined. RS 33042 C1, by Rep. Lucas Kaler, would redefine medical neglect and false reporting in child and adult protective services to address removals based on alleged false medical neglect; Kaler said he removed a proposed cause of action after concerns from members, and some members said they still had concerns about unintended consequences and mandated reporting, but the bill was introduced.
The committee also introduced RS 33488, which would allow the Legislature to hire a consultant, with leadership approval, to help review Medicaid managed care contracts and RFPs as the state moves toward managed care; Rep. Vander Wada said the committee lacks the technical expertise and estimated the consultant cost at $200,000, with funding to be worked out through JFAC and leadership. Finally, RS 33491, also by Rep. Vander Wada, would reduce the current resident rehab/community-based services reimbursement rate from $758 to $707 per 15-minute increment, helping balance the budget and funding an independent audit to improve transparency; members asked about the KW settlement and whether the change would affect home and community-based services, and the bill was introduced. The committee then adjourned.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Joint House-Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
North Dakota Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will come back to order for the joint session of the special session of the 69th Legislative
- Speaker, legislators, elected officials, tribal leaders, family and friends, and fellow citizens, thank
- It is also my duty to set the scope of this session, and to that end, working with legislative leadership
- So to my team, HHS, and most of all, you legislators, thank you for accomplishing this goal in such a
- We appreciate the Rural Health Transformation Committee for greenlighting four pieces of legislation
Summary:
The House convened in joint session for the special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly, with introductions of visiting officials and a moment of silence for former Governor Alan Olson. The chamber then escorted Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strind and Governor Kelly Armstrong, along with First Lady Kirstie Armstrong, to the rostrum. The governor’s remarks were ordered printed in the journal.
Governor Armstrong addressed the special session’s single purpose: considering North Dakota’s $199 million first-year federal award under the rural health transformation program. He thanked legislators, HHS, tribal partners, providers, and community leaders for their work on the state’s CMS application, and said four bills helped improve the application score: requiring the presidential fitness test in PE courses, adding nutrition education to physicians’ continuing education, joining the physician assistant licensure compact, and expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice. He said he looked forward to signing those bills and the accompanying appropriation measure.
The governor described the rural health plan as focused on four pillars: promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles, stabilizing the rural health workforce, expanding access through telehealth and mobile services, and using technology and data to improve care. He emphasized that the plan would avoid new buildings and unsustainable programs, and instead use federal funds for lasting, scalable reforms. He said the state could receive at least $500 million over five years, possibly more, and urged quick authorization and appropriation so the funding could be deployed responsibly.
After the governor and lieutenant governor were escorted out, the joint session was dissolved. The House then returned to regular business, announced committee meetings, excused absent members, and adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hill Country, which funds all the different policy initiatives that were put in place by other legislation
- This particular legislation was not on the first call special session, but we did pass this in regular
- , this bill changes current law, which does not allow a person called by the legislature or the legislative
- , which is limited to testimonial immunity, still empowers either House of the legislature or a legislative
- So it would still provide immunity for what was provided in the legislative hearing if compelled and
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel.
The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative scholars and fellows of the Gregory Luna Legislative scholar and fellow program administered
- This year will be the 13th class of the Senator Greg Luna Legislative scholarship fellow program.
- And this year the Greg Luna Legislative scholar Fellow program has 5 individuals serving in multiple
- Privilege to have such dedicated individuals helping serve their communities through legislation while
- nothing short of incredible, consistently enhancing our efforts and ensuring a thorough approach to legislation
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Finance and Taxation Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- This is one question that Chairman Weber and myself met with legislative council this morning.
- Our understanding from legislative council is that they believe it's going to be just fine.
- This is one question that I, that Chairman Weber and myself met with legislative I, that Chairman Weber
- and myself met with legislative council this morning.
- Our understanding from legislative council, they believe it's going to be just fine.
Bills:
HB1428
Keywords:
HB 1428, North Dakota sales tax, sales tax exemption, thrift store, nonprofit corporation, 501(c)(3), charitable organization, used clothing, clothing exemption, retail tax, Century Code 57-39.2-04, charity shop, secondhand clothing, taxable events, nonprofit retail, 908, all
Summary:
The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 1482, which would require certain municipal bond elections to be held on primary or general election days rather than at special elections. Senator Rummel walked the committee through a proposed amendment from Representative Wagner that would remove special-election language, align ballot timing requirements, and make related cleanup changes. Members discussed the distinction between constitutional debt limits and the bill’s election-timing requirements, with Senator Powers seeking clarification that the measure did not change levy or bond limits themselves.
The committee also discussed whether the amended language would comply with the Secretary of State’s requirements. Chairman Weber and Senator Rummel said they had consulted legislative council and wanted a further check before the bill moved forward, and the chairman said he would hold the bill until that review was complete. The amendment was approved unanimously, 6-0, and the bill as amended was then adopted unanimously, 6-0.
After passage, the committee discussed who would carry the bill, eventually settling on Senator Rummel as carrier. The chair also said several other bills, including gas tax and property tax measures, would be held for the time being while the committee waited for developments in the House. The committee announced it would not plan to meet the next day unless called from the floor, and then adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/05/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 69 Jul 15th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation is a strong combination of regulatory changes, policy expansions, and accountability
- It is not uncommon for House Democrats and House Republicans to file legislation together, to co-sponsor
- With this legislation before us today, there will be common-sense regulations in place to household products
- With this legislation before us today, there will be common-sense regulations in place to We're going
- With this legislation before us today, there will be common-sense regulations in place to ensure that
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed several guests and birthday celebrants, and adopted a resolution honoring the Jeller family for 100 years of service to Plymouth. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition authorizing a lease for Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth. The chamber then took up Senate No. 3028, the omnibus animal welfare bill titled “An act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety,” which Ways and Means recommended ought to pass with a House amendment and an emergency preamble.
During debate on S. 3028, members described the bill as a package of animal welfare reforms covering veterinary technician regulation, expanded oversight of veterinary medicine, pet insurance disclosures and cancellation rights, changes to the Beagle Bill adoption process, a ban on animal testing for household products when alternatives exist, requirements for reporting found dogs to law enforcement, protections for service dogs in transportation, stronger kennel licensing enforcement, and limits on discrimination against companion animals in public and senior housing. Several members spoke in support, especially of Section 25, which creates a civil process for animal neglect cases so authorities can seek care or removal without relying solely on felony prosecution; supporters said it better balances animal protection with due process and human crises. The House rejected two proposed amendments, adopted two others, and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 151-1.
The House also passed Senate No. 2577, increasing parking fees in the town of Scituate, and House No. 2250, dissolving the Whately Water District, by roll call vote of 150-0. In addition, the House declined to concur with Senate amendments to House No. 4361, a bill concerning benefits for teachers, and instead ordered a Committee of Conference, appointing Representatives Ryan of Boston, Gonzales of Springfield, and Ferguson of Holden. Finally, the House passed House No. 5492, authorizing Billerica to transfer land for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path, and then adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Mark Harris, Idaho State Senate, Legislative District 35, which is Caribou, Bear Lake, Teton, Bannock
- Legislative District 35, which is Caribou, Bear Lake, Teton, Bannock, and Bonneville counties.
- But the goal of this legislation is to just give counties a seat at the table and input before The legislation
- Representative Pickett, I appreciate the legislation. I can tell what you're working to do.
- Well, thank you, and thank you for bringing this legislation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, by the way, I'm Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2.
- Okay, I am Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2, to introduce RS 3338.
- Okay, I am Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2, to introduce RS 3338.
- So I'm happy to take all the ribbing... ...is identified in the piece of legislation.
- I think it's a good piece of legislation.
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee began by welcoming Mayor Joan Hawkins of Malad City, who filled in for Senator Anthon, and then approved the minutes from February 11, 13, and 16, 2026. The committee also recognized page Chase Janetz at the end of the meeting for his service, with members offering remarks about his experience and future plans.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to introducing and printing a series of RS drafts. These included RS 3341 on expansion of the research and development center tied to new nuclear projects and the 1995 settlement agreement; RS 3291, a controller’s office cleanup bill; RS 3314C1, which strengthens agency contract-reporting requirements; RS 33386, which tightens voter affidavit requirements; RS 33136, requiring annual reporting on refugee resettlement programs; RS 33321, strengthening enforcement of gold and silver payment contracts; RS 33028, allowing party committees to set additional criteria for precinct committeemen; and RS 3338, changing how appointed judges may run after filling vacancies. Most of these were advanced to print with little or no opposition, though RS 3338 drew concerns that it could discourage qualified judges from serving and reduce the pool of applicants.
The committee also introduced RS 33396, creating a specialty license plate to fund Idaho State Police salaries; RS 33420, regulating billing and reimbursement practices for out-of-network freestanding emergency rooms; RS 33379, a cleanup bill related to the Department of Lands’ legal authority; and RS 33382, aimed at protecting private property owners from warrantless visits by agencies or law enforcement except where allowed by law. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 613, which would reduce liability concerns for churches and other private facilities used as polling places by extending state insurance coverage for election-related activities. After questions about how liability would apply, the committee voted to send HB 613 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, by the way, I'm Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2.
- Oh, by the way, I'm Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2.
- Okay, I am Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2, to...
- Okay, I am Senator Phil Hart from Legislative District 2, to introduce RS 3338.
- I think it's a good piece of legislation.