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NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Why not stick with the bipartisan nature requiring both Republican and Democrat commissioners to have
- Why not stick with the bipartisan nature requiring both Republican and Democrat commissioners to have
- And Democrat commissioners to have agreement on this? Why just allow one commissioner?
- Okay, so you're telling me State Board Republican and Democrat commissioners will have to agree that
- It would require both Republican and Democrat elections commissioners to agree that they wouldn't extend
Summary:
The Elections Committee held its final meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Gonzalez thanking members and staff for their work. The committee considered several election-related bills, including a voter ID proposal, protections against voter challenges and purging, a measure to address election disruptions, sample ballot posting, absentee ballot deadline notices for students, military and overseas voting changes, and notice requirements for expired address confidentiality protections.
Senate Bill 2574, requiring government-issued photo ID to vote, drew opposition from Senators Walczyk and Myrie, who argued it would create barriers to voting and that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud; the bill was reported from committee with opposition. Senate Bill 3233A, dealing with illegal voter purging and challenges, prompted extended discussion about citizenship verification, privacy of citizenship data, and whether information should be shared publicly; it was reported to the floor with Senators Borrello and Walczyk voting no. Senate Bill 4602A, on remedies for election disruptions, was discussed in terms of county and state board roles and bipartisan decision-making, and it was reported to the Finance Committee with a no vote from one member.
The remaining bills were advanced with little or no substantive debate: Senate Bill 6253A on posting sample ballots, Senate Bill 6259 on notifying students of absentee ballot deadlines, Senate Bill 6995 on voting by mail, Senate Bill 7689B on overseas military and special federal voters, and Senate Bill 9857 on notice when address confidentiality protections expire. Most were reported either to the floor or to the Finance Committee, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/15/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #1
Transcript Highlights:
- I would say the Democrats were a little upset that that's what happened at Department of Revenue.
- It is not our fault as Republicans if the Democrats could not look at their emails and read these.
- And the biggest, the only agreement we had yesterday in committee that neither the Democrats nor all
- Those are two things that in the last five years, the Democrats and in the last three years, Governor
- good effort of putting something on the table and doing some things that we can live with that the Democrats
Summary:
The caucus focused on HB 2153, a tax conformity bill that would align Arizona statute with the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including retroactive provisions affecting tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bill excludes three federal provisions from H.R. 1: the additional $6,000 senior deduction, the increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction to $40,000, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. It also adds several Arizona-specific provisions, including a $6,000 deduction for certain retirement distributions for taxpayers age 65 or older, a $6,000 deduction for Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent tax credit from $100 to $125, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC’s fiscal note was cited as a negative $441.3 million in year one, declining over the next two years.
Chairman Livingston and other Republican members argued the bill was needed immediately because the Department of Revenue had already issued tentative forms assuming full conformity, creating confusion for taxpayers and businesses. They said the state needed a signed law as soon as possible to avoid amended returns, inconsistent filing rules, and uncertainty for small businesses. Livingston emphasized that the bill was intended to protect small businesses from having to keep two sets of books and said he was advising taxpayers not to file until the issue was resolved. Members also discussed the practical impact on small businesses, citing testimony that Arizona has about 700,000 small businesses employing well over a million people.
Several exchanges clarified the difference between the governor’s November direction to the Department of Revenue and the bill before the committee. Staff explained that DOR normally assumes “simple conformity” and that the governor’s directive attempted to add “below-the-line” deductions through a worksheet, but that those items still require statutory authorization. Members said the governor’s action was confusing and characterized it as a press release rather than binding law. The committee also discussed the child care provisions, describing them as a federal-style deduction Arizona has not previously adopted and as one of the main new benefits in the bill. The caucus ended without a vote, and members were told the floor would begin at 10 a.m.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? Here. Benarroch? Here. Borrero? Here. Brannan? Here.
- Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? Yes. Benarroch? Yes. Booth? Yes. Borrero? Yes. Brannan? Yes.
- Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? Yes. Jenna Roach? Booth? Barrero? Chambliss? Yes. Yes.
- Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? Yes. Jenna Roach? Booth? Borrero? Chambliss? Yes. Yes.
- Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? Yes. Thank you. Representative Benarroch? Yes. Booth? Yes.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. First, CS/HB 515 on the Uniform Commercial Code was presented as a Florida Bar-backed update creating a new chapter to address digital assets and ledger technologies, including rules for perfection of security interests and lien priorities involving items such as Bitcoin. The bill drew support from the Florida Bar’s business law section and the Florida Bankers Association, had no amendments or opposition, and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call.
The committee then heard HB 1427 on rural communities, a broad package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a rural resource directory, a Renaissance grant program, a rural arterial road monetization program, housing and school support measures, and new health care grant programs for telehealth, staffing, training, and mobile units. Sponsors and many local officials, economic development groups, chambers, utilities, and other organizations testified in strong support, emphasizing infrastructure, workforce, housing, and health care needs in rural Florida. Members from both parties praised the bill’s focus on rural counties, and it was reported favorably.
Finally, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements would allow an additional shorter interior support well in elevators while keeping the existing 42-inch support well requirement, with the goal of improving accessibility and flexibility for building owners. The National Elevator Industry supported the measure, there was no opposition or amendment, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- A Democratic legislator also introduced a bill to end the data center tax giveaway.
- The fact is we don't need Democratic votes to pass this budget.
- And I understand the Democrats believe, ...it will go to the governor, and I understand the Democrats
- Huge that Democrats have asked us for years to do these two provisions. And now we have.
- Because unfortunately for the House Democrats and the Senate Democrats, if the governor's not at the
Summary:
The joint appropriations committee met on April 28 to review the FY 2027 budget package, including the general appropriations feed bills (HB 4138 and SB 1831) and related budget reconciliation measures. Staff described the budget as including about $17.96 billion in general fund appropriations, a one-time transfer of state monies to increase revenues, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general fund budgets, and several one-time restorations or continuations for items such as school facilities, child care, child safety, corrections stipends, and public safety operating costs. Members spent much of the meeting debating how the across-the-board cuts would be implemented, which programs might be affected, and how fund sweeps from prior-year appropriations and special funds would work, including questions about universities, public safety, rural hospitals, transportation grants, the Corporation Commission, and health insurance costs for state employees and troopers.
A major point of discussion was the impact on universities and higher education. Arizona Board of Regents representatives said the proposed reductions and fund sweeps would affect already obligated dollars, research, staffing, and student aid programs, and could force difficult decisions about programs such as the Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and other pass-through funds. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the cuts could lead to tuition increases or reductions in services, while majority members emphasized that agencies and the executive branch should decide how to absorb the reductions. Another major topic was health care and the state employee health plan: staff explained that the budget includes a $228 million general fund infusion to stabilize the plan, while a separate reconciliation bill would raise employee premiums over three years. Members also discussed whether the budget’s changes to AHCCCS/Access and hospital eligibility rules could increase costs for hospitals and reduce coverage.
Public testimony largely opposed the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and local governments argued that the proposal would shift costs onto working families, reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care, and rural infrastructure, and protect tax benefits for data centers and higher-income taxpayers. A mayor from Globe asked for state help after severe flooding damaged roads, water lines, and homes, while a motorcycle safety advocate asked the committee to review a DPS motorcycle safety fund appropriation. Committee members and staff repeatedly clarified that some items discussed were one-time appropriations not continued into FY 2027, that some fund sweeps were from unspent or unencumbered balances, and that the committee planned to take a mass roll-call vote on the budget bills at the end of the meeting.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They were JFK Democrats. As a matter of fact, they were Democrats up until I converted them.
- Twenty-four percent of Democrats, I can't even just say leftists, twenty-four percent of Democrats on
- That is operating within the democratic process, which is called the...
- We are also aware that Democrats are in control.
- House, a Democratic Senate, and a Democratic President.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 4/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And if every Democrat and Republican in the state legislature supported the bills we're talking about
- And if every Democrat and Republican in the state legislature supported the bills we're talking about
- And if every Democrat and Republican in the state legislature supported the bills we're talking about
- 00:19:26.880><c> or</c> congressional delegation, Democrats or congressional delegation, Democrats or
- And if every Democrat and end today.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- said, I am disappointed that this measure does not include the proposal put forward by our Senate Democratic
- colleagues to replace the holiday. ...proposal put forward by our Senate Democratic colleagues to replace
- So, members, I don't think it's a secret that all of us, at least on the Democratic side, feel the same
- With your permission, the Democratic Caucus is meeting in HHR 2 at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
- Okay, with your permission, the Democratic Caucus is meeting in H.H.R. 2 at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm pleased to welcome members of the Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia.
- D-Love is a statewide branch of the Democratic Party of Virginia dedicated to activating and empowering
- The Democratic caucus will be meeting at.
- The Democratic caucus will be meeting at 9:15. Republicans will be meeting at 9:30.
- Democrats in House Room 1, Republicans in House Room 2.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 4th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She confided to me that she's a lifelong Democrat, Mr. President.
- I'd say, Yolanda, you're not a Democrat. Oh, I'm a lifelong Democrat.
- I'd say, Yolanda, you're not a Democrat. Oh, I'm a lifelong Democrat.
- Because, I mean, how many times have we said, you know, if Republicans and Democrats got together, we'd
- Senate Democrats are going to get 40 minutes for lunch. What a luxury.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and approval of the previous day’s journal. It received a House message that the House had passed second engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5010, and then took up Senate Resolution 8700 honoring Yolanda Cortinas Trout Manuel for her community service, business leadership, and public service. Senator Fortunato sponsored the resolution and spoke warmly in support, and the Senate adopted it by voice vote and recognized the guest in the gallery.
The chamber then confirmed Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9142, Maria Seguyenza to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, after supportive remarks from Senators Bateman and Wilson-Clair. The Senate also passed Substitute House Bill 2248, described as a technical cleanup bill for Secretary of State corporate filings, and House Bill 2309, which removes postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs to broaden applicant pools. House Bill 2348 passed as a Department of Natural Resources efficiency measure allowing smaller land sales to be posted online and clarifying fair-market-value requirements.
The Senate deferred Second Substitute House Bill 1128 at first, then later adopted a striking amendment and passed the bill as amended. The bill creates a child care workforce standards board to study workforce conditions and make recommendations; several proposed amendments by Senator King to add child-safety training language, add an expiration date, and narrow the board’s scope were rejected. Supporters said the board would professionalize child care work and improve wages and standards, while opponents argued it would add government and costs without solving affordability. The Senate also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2523 on the Community Reinvestment Program, with supporters emphasizing accountability, periodic review, and an independent study, and passed Substitute House Bill 2428 to prevent unintentional lapses in life insurance policies by allowing third-party notices.
Finally, the Senate passed House Bill 2340, expanding the CARES substance use disorder recovery program to nursing assistants, and Engrossed House Bill 2317, which streamlines licensing for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program sites in certain educational settings. Most bills passed by wide margins, though Second Substitute House Bill 1128 passed with a narrower 28-19 vote. The Senate then recessed for lunch and caucus.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/10/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're still working to get those final compromises, and we're pleased with the partnership between Democrats
- Um, Senate Democrats have announced their bonding target of 1.35.
- Well, we're Democrats, so we see the world the same way.
- think, relief this year that will, I think, generate<00:12:00.240><c> support,</c><00:12:00.880><c> Democrats
- </c><00:12:01.360><c> and</c> generate support, Democrats and generate support, Democrats and Republicans
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:58:23.280><c> them</c> Democratic colleagues are defending them Democratic colleagues are defending
- I sincerely ask my Democratic around.
- Find me a Democratic million votes.
- </c><03:59:20.239><c> will</c> that this year even more Democrats will that this year even more Democrats
- </c><07:09:44.798><c> over</c><07:09:45.120><c> $200</c> Democrats together have made over $200 Democrats
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I yield back. the people. 70% of the House Democratic the people. 70% of the House Democratic Caucus<
- Democrat. Democrat. I<01:30:29.520><c> rise</c><01:30:29.920><c> today,</c><01:30:30.320><c> Mr.
- > an</c><02:27:57.120><c> amendment</c> Democrats also offered an amendment Democrats also offered an
- </c> am genuinely baffled that the Democratic am genuinely baffled that the Democratic Women's<03:53:
- ,</c><04:32:02.800><c> my</c><04:32:02.960><c> Democrat</c> Again, I asked the Democrat, my Democrat
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, May 22, 2026 - AM
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> should have equally strong Democratic should have equally strong Democratic party<01:05:07.599><
- Democratic Democratic or<01:21:45.840><c> nonpartisan</c><01:21:46.640><c> ballots</c><01:21:47.440>
- I believe that if you are a registered Democrat, you should vote Democrat.
- , you should vote Democrat.
- Democrat. Democrat.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Governor Walls and Minnesota Democrats Governor Walls and Minnesota Democrats have<01:23:18.320>
- </c> Democrats have set out. Democrats have set out.
- </c> and prioritize motans, the Democrats and prioritize motans, the Democrats vote<02:21:51.680><c>
- The Democrat leadership won't spending.
- 43.680><c> over</c> Democrats are choosing illegals over Democrats are choosing illegals over seniors
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 6, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 26
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the spirit of bipartisanship, Chaz comes to us after volunteering with the Democratic Party of Hawaii
- comes to us after volunteering<00:14:23.639><c> with</c><00:14:23.759><c> the</c><00:14:23.880><c> Democratic
- </c><00:14:24.360><c> party</c> volunteering with the Democratic party volunteering with the Democratic
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- That is Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
- Among the Democrat Party, 65% agree that you should have to show your identification in the Democratic
- We hear all rules and rules and rules and they're used to silence the Democrats.
- It doesn't matter if you're a Republican or Democrat or independent.
- Ninety percent of Democrats support them, 69% of independents, and 41% of Republicans.
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance.
In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration.
On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> confidence in American democratic confidence in American democratic institutions.<00:10:42.280><
- will</c><00:34:44.240><c> vote</c><00:34:44.480><c> yes</c> Democrats and Republicans will vote yes Democrats
- Senator Lucero said it is very clear what is happening here: Democrats want to tax businesses.
- </c><00:57:17.480><c> say</c><00:57:17.720><c> then,</c> And Democrats go on to say then, And Democrats
- Exacerbated by Democrat provisions that they have passed in the last several years.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We heard many of those comments from my Democrat colleagues about that on the Gutierrez amendment.
- So my Democrat colleagues can call for gun-sense legislation. This is it.
- When it was an opt-out, all Democrats voted no. When it was an opt-in, everybody voted no.
- I have to say this is the height of hypocrisy of what we've seen in the behavior from my Democrat colleagues
- If I had a nickel for every time I heard my Democrat colleagues saying trust the district schools and
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and heard introductions of guests. Members then adopted several procedural motions, including extending the second regular session, suspending the seven-bill limit for Representative Livingston on budget-related measures, and requesting the Senate return SB 1786 on artificial intelligence content verification for reconsideration. The House also moved into Committee of the Whole to consider calendar items.
In Committee of the Whole, the House recommended do pass on SB 1057, SB 1171, SB 1424, and SB 1515, while retaining SB 1178 on the calendar. SB 1171, dealing with fingerprinting and fraud prevention in health and human services, was amended and received supportive comments about accountability and Medicaid fraud. SB 1424, concerning firearm safety instruction in schools, drew extensive debate: a proposed Gutierrez amendment modeled on “Christian’s Law” to require secure firearm storage measures was defeated by division vote 23-31, and the bill itself was defended as age-appropriate firearm safety education while opponents argued it was an unfunded mandate, a parents’ rights issue, and an improper burden on schools. SB 1515, creating a public safety parity fund for DPS and corrections bonuses from rainy-day fund interest, was amended and recommended do pass.
The House then considered an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1552, adopted a floor amendment, and recommended the bill do pass as amended. In third reading, SB 1021 failed 22-35, while SB 1215, SB 1345, SB 1456, and SB 1493 all passed, with SB 1345 drawing a floor explanation about an added regulatory requirement for health care facilities. The House also received first readings of several appropriations bills and announced a special Joint Appropriations Committee hearing on the budget the next morning before adjourning until Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- we're all well aware of, and then we have some business to do, and then we will each be going to Democratic
- Same places for Democratic and Republican caucus.
- I'll ask that the Democrats be in B12 by 5 o'clock. We're adjourned. And be patient.
- Same places for Democratic and Republican caucus. I'll ask that the Democrats, caucus.
- I'll ask that the Democrats be in B12 by 5 o'clock. We're adjourned.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met for an organizational session and received a presentation from Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Ferries staff on recovery from the December atmospheric river storms. Committee members were introduced, and staff outlined a new process for submitting proviso and project requests through an online app, with members directed to work through their caucus policy staff. The chair also announced caucus meetings and noted staff changes for the session.
WSDOT and WSF described emergency response operations, including statewide activations, damage assessment, and the use of emergency declarations to speed repairs. Staff explained how they pursue federal reimbursement through FHWA Emergency Relief and, separately, FEMA for debris removal, while noting that permanent repairs still require environmental clearances. They reported more than 50 emergency work orders, 16 emergency contracts, about 107 road sites closed at one point, and an initial damage estimate of roughly $30 million.
Examples of storm damage and recovery included US 2 near Skykomish and Tumwater Canyon, US 12 near Naches, Highway 410, Highway 42 near Mount Baker, I-90 shoulder damage, and a major US 101 slope failure near Forks that will require longer-term geotechnical work. Members asked about environmental permitting, bridge impacts, flood coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, and whether emergency declarations allow broader actions; staff said the declaration mainly speeds stabilization and contracting, does not change tolling authority, and does not waive environmental requirements. No votes were taken.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She's also a Democratic candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- She's also a Democratic candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- We now have Eric Robbins, who is the Pima County Democratic Party chair.
- And out of true bipartisanship, I invited two Democrats to join me here today.
- And out of true bipartisanship, I invited two Democrats to join me here today.
Summary:
The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities.
The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message.
The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.