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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Texas Ethics Commission Mar 11th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I will first ask our TEC attorney, Ms.
- Approve waiver on A, Ms. Duarte, and C, Mr. Smithy.
- Any questions for Ms. McDiarmid, Commissioner? Ms. Gonzalez? Plus he's not here. She didn't show.
- Sure, Ms. Denson, we appreciate your testimony.
- Can you hear us, Ms. Hebron? 2338 Ms. Hebron, can you hear us? Call dropped. Huh? The call dropped.
Summary:
The Texas Ethics Commission met on March 11, 2025, first in executive session and then in open session. The chair announced that, in light of Texas Attorney General Opinion KP-484, the commission would conform its practices to the opinion and move to repeal tolling rules for sworn-complaint deadlines. The chair also said the commission would dismiss 36 pending sworn-complaint cases in which the 120-day settlement deadline had been exceeded, even though the delay had been tolled under prior TEC rules. The commission then set future meeting dates for June 12 and September 17 and approved prior meeting minutes.
The commission adopted a new criminal-referral rule clarifying that, once jurisdiction over a complaint is accepted, commissioners may vote to make a criminal referral. It also adopted revised advisory-opinion rules, with a clarifying amendment from a commenter, and republished proposed changes to the definition of “principal purpose” for political committees after staff recommended a 49 percent political-activity threshold and further public input. The commission published for comment proposed changes to ethics training rules, facial-compliance review procedures, late-filing waiver and reduction rules, and sworn-complaint procedures, including tighter discovery limits, a default-order set-aside process, and removal of tolling language inconsistent with KP-484. It also republished Chapter 28 rules on Speaker-candidate reporting.
The commission adopted several advisory opinions. It declined to give an affirmative defense on whether certain school-district communications were political advertising because related litigation had already addressed the issue. It reaffirmed that a House member may use donated district-office space if it is not reimbursable with public funds and was accepted before the contribution moratorium. It also concluded that a judge may use political funds for travel to a Navy-hosted event as a local dignitary, that legislators’ use of a corporate aircraft for a border-region fact-finding trip could be permissible but would likely trigger reporting obligations, that a TCEQ commissioner’s revolving-door restrictions apply only to matters actually placed before the commissioner, and that a part-time legislative staffer may not take outside employment assisting a registered lobbyist. The commission then heard and acted on numerous fine-waiver appeals, granting several full waivers or reductions and approving staff recommendations on others, and terminated a number of inactive campaign treasurer appointments. Finally, the executive director briefed the commission on the 2025 legislative session, noting that staffing requests are tied to Sunset recommendations and that the House had preliminarily recommended about half of the commission’s appropriations requests.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms. Wright?
- Chairman, Ms. Wright. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms. Wright. Yes.
- Chairman, Ms.
- Ms. Rice?
- Thank you, Ms. Wright.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, the chair recognizes Ms. Gorman. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
- His high school varsity coach, Corey Johnson, at the time, said, "Ms.
- Seeing none, the chair recognizes Ms. Bowers to close on the bill.
- Any other questions for Ms. Bowers? Seeing none, thank you, Ms. Bowers, for being here. Ms.
- Ms. Van Til? Yes. There are some problems with your registration. I'm so sorry.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms. Perry.
- Chairman, and Ms. Perry.
- Chairman, Ms. Perry.
- Ms. Perry, Mr.
- Ms. Perry? Mr.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms.
- And with that, that's out on an A-roll call, with Ms. Dixon not voting. And we have Ms. Ashby up.
- That is out on a B-roll call with Ms. Pacheco and Ms. Sharp-Collins not voting. Okay.
- And with that, that bill is out on an A-roll call, with Ms. Pacheco and Ms.
- The SB 908 is out on an A-roll call, with Ms. not voting. Now... Ms. Rubio, you are up next.
Committee:
House Appropriations
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate that my witness here, Ms.
- Ms. Johnson? Wrong Johnson.
- Ms. Adriana Johnson will read in that amendment set for us.
- Ms. Stokes is... I'm forever grateful. I can do mine. I don't think mine will be that. Ms.
- Green card from Ms.
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 29 with a quorum present and took up several insurance and health care-related bills. SB 192, a dental reimbursement bill, was amended to allow dentists to opt in electronically to credit-card payment methods and to clarify applicability and effective date; it was reported as amended. SB 84 would require prostate cancer screening coverage for men over 40 under current clinical guidelines and prohibit cost-sharing; supporters from the American Cancer Society said Louisiana has a high incidence of prostate cancer and that out-of-pocket costs deter early screening. The committee adopted amendments and reported the bill as amended. SB 275, dealing with reimbursement and network participation for certified registered nurse anesthetists, drew support from nursing and hospital groups and was reported favorably. SB 169, a cleanup bill on biomarker testing, was also amended and reported.
The committee spent substantial time on SB 401, which creates a temporary prescription drug affordability board to review pricing data on selected drugs and report findings to the legislature. Supporters said the board would improve transparency and help lawmakers understand drug pricing trends; opponents raised concerns about confidentiality, market effects, and the lack of a defined policy outcome beyond reporting. Amendments narrowed the scope, added confidentiality protections, and removed opposition cards, and the bill was reported as amended. SB 387, a major PBM reform bill tied to SB 401, would change PBM compensation, rebate handling, formulary practices, audits, and appeals, while excluding ERISA plans after discussion and amendment. Supporters argued it would curb spread pricing and other practices that raise costs, while opponents from the Pelican Institute and PCMA warned it would interfere with private contracts, reduce flexibility, and could raise premiums or disrupt city, school board, and small-group plans. After extensive debate and a roll call, SB 387 was reported with amendments by a 10-4 vote.
The committee also considered SB 241, which requires certain insurance adjusters and public adjusters to include license numbers in written communications. After amendments limiting the requirement to individual licenses and removing one statutory reference, the bill was reported as amended. Throughout the meeting, members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the need for transparency in drug pricing and PBM practices, the role of ERISA and non-ERISA plans, and potential impacts on public employers and consumers.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- We've asked Ms.
- Milar and Ms.
- So I believe Ms.
- And then just one final question, Ms. Molly. When we heard from Ms. McMahon and Ms.
- Ms. McMahon and Ms.
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Nov 18th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- As you heard Ms.
- Ms.
- Ms. Price.
- So, not to put Ms.
- However, to Ms.
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The committee held a panel discussion on Florida’s domestic violence system, focusing on how state and federally funded services are coordinated, the role of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence (FPEDV), the Florida Domestic Violence Collaborative, DCF, and certified domestic violence centers. Members reviewed the post-2020 restructuring after the dissolution of FCADV, the current hotline, legal services, training, and technical assistance contracts, and the Legislature’s recent work on lethality assessments under SB 1224. Panelists also described prevention, shelter, counseling, child advocacy, and legal support services, along with the statewide network of 41 certified centers serving all 67 counties.
Testimony highlighted both collaboration and tension. FPEDV and Women in Distress described overlapping training and technical assistance roles, but FPEDV said its relationship with DCF has been difficult and at times obstructive, while DCF said communication and coordination are ongoing. Women in Distress and other providers emphasized the importance of direct services, the statewide hotline, injunction assistance, child welfare co-located advocates, and prevention programs. Several members asked about funding flows, certification, and whether the current structure is sufficient for rural counties; witnesses said federal FVPSA funds are formula-based, DCF contracts directly with centers, and rural programs face staffing and fundraising challenges that limit beds and services.
A major portion of the discussion centered on the lethality assessment work group and implementation of the new statewide tool. FDLE explained that the work group concluded the Maryland model was copyrighted and costly to replicate exactly, so Florida adopted a statutory assessment that is not evidence-based in the same way, with training available online and 46 of about 400 law enforcement agencies having completed it so far. Senators raised concerns about multiple assessments, redacted police reports, and whether the tool will be useful without better coordination and data collection. Witnesses also discussed rising domestic violence, teen dating violence, and strangulation cases, with providers reporting increased demand, full shelters, and greater use of hotels and mobile crisis responses. No formal votes or actions were taken.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms. Allison, you may close.
- DeMaio, and then Ms. McKinnor. Where to begin?
- It is moved by Ms. McKenna, seconded by Mr. Garcia.
- Second by Ms. McKinnor. Thank you very much.
- It has been moved by Ms. Quirk-Silva. Do I have a second? It's been seconded by Ms. McKinnor.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met first as a subcommittee and then took up several bills, with the chair explaining that measures with large fiscal impacts would be held on suspense and that tax levy bills would return at a later hearing. AB 761 (Addis) would let the Monterey-Salinas Transit District place a local sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction; supporters said it would help preserve transit services for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities, while one member objected to making it easier to raise regressive sales taxes. The bill was voted out 5-2 after a call of absent members. AB 1253 (Schultz), which would clarify property tax treatment for wildfire reconstruction done under emergency permits, received support from the California Assessors Association but was sent to suspense. AB 8 (Aguiar-Curry), dealing with hemp enforcement, intoxicating hemp products, and integration into the cannabis supply chain, drew strong support from cannabis businesses, labor, and local government groups, but opposition from small cultivators and public health advocates who warned about tax losses and conflicts with Proposition 64; it was also sent to suspense. AB 1138 (Zabur/Quirk-Silva), a major expansion and modernization of the film and television tax credit program, drew extensive support from entertainment unions, studios, and workers who said the industry is losing jobs to other states and countries, while opponents argued the state should not keep using targeted tax credits; the bill was sent to suspense. AB 829 (Sharp Collins), creating a Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund and voluntary tax contribution program, passed 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 474 (Ward), which would exempt certain nonprofit home-sharing income for low-income homeowners and protect eligibility for benefits, was also sent to suspense after supporters said it could help older adults age in place and address homelessness. AB 376 (Tangipa), exempting wildfire settlement payments from state income tax, was sent to suspense with support from rural counties. AB 480 (Quirk-Silva), allowing developers to convert allocated low-income housing tax credits to certificated credits to maximize value, was likewise sent to suspense.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State government committee approves HF3 1/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And if Ms.
- And if Ms.
- And if Ms.
- And if Ms.
- And if Ms.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Aug 4th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senator from Essex, Ms. Lovely, has presented resolutions, which the clerk will read. By Ms.
- Ms. Lisa A. Gregorio will be missed by all with the pleasure of knowing her.
- Ms. A. Gregorio. That will be in a brief recess. The Senate comes to order.
- The Senator from First Essex and Middlesex, Ms.
- Ms.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms. Watson. Thank you, Chairman Shaheen. Ms.
- **Ms.
- Is Ms. Chavez here? Is Ms. Chavez here? Okay.
- Yes, Ms. Plesa. Ms. Parker, correct? Correct.
- Just Ms.
Committee:
House Elections
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senator from Suffolk, Ms.
- The Chair recognizes the Senator from Suffolk, Ms. Edwards.
- Thank you so much, and thank you to my colleague from Ms. Edwards.
- The Senate, from Suffolk, Ms.
- I'd ask now for a moment of silence in memory of Ms. Teresa Basil. Mrs. Teresa Basil. Of Ms.
Summary:
The Senate took up several local and special legislation items and adopted them without recorded opposition. Bills were passed to be enacted directing the Boston Police Department to waive maximum age requirements for three individuals, and resolutions were adopted congratulating several Eagle Scouts and recognizing Dr. Linda Saris’s retirement. The chamber also adopted a Rules Committee order extending the Judiciary Committee’s reporting deadline to June 30, 2026, and advanced Senate No. 2120, which removes the term “hearing impaired” from the General Laws, to third reading.
The Senate then considered a series of bills on the Orders of the Day and passed them to be engrossed, including a bill regulating petitions for special town meetings in Andover, several Haverhill public safety age-waiver bills for firefighter and police positions, a bill changing Williamsburg’s Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and a bill making the Chicopee city charter gender neutral. Senators also briefly discussed the Judiciary Committee extension order, with Senator Edwards explaining it was needed to continue working through pending bills and negotiations.
The chamber adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Teresa Basil of East Boston, with senators offering remarks about her life, family, faith, and community impact. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene the following Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in a formal session and adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Ms. Dunbar.
- Ms. LaMondre.
- And Audrey and Ms.
- Ms. Charisano, please call the roll. A vote yes sends the bill to the floor.” “Ms.
- Ms. Alonzo, please read it into the record. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Ms.
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award, treating physician, medical expert, forensic expert, civil court, criminal court exception
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, thank you, Ms. Atkins, please. Thank you so much for being here, Ms. Atkins.
- Yes, Ms. Swanson.
- And Ms.
- Chairman, Ms.
- Ms. Any other questions? I'm Ms. Swanson. Yes, thank you.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
Texas Election Code, elections, voting station, polling place, ballot marking, ballot reading, child accompaniment, minor, parental supervision, voter education, secretary of state, county election administrator, voter assistance, election administration, poll worker rules, ballot secrecy, HB 496, ballot option, none of the above, abstain from vote
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the poisoning of America, focusing on fentanyl, its analogues, and the need for permanent class scheduling. Feb 4th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Puerta, Ms.
- Pereta and Ms.
- Ms.
- Ms.
- Ms.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms.
- MS.
- Ms.
- Ms.
- MS.
Keywords:
Coptic Christians, human rights, Egypt, religious freedom, US-Egypt relations, minority rights, violence prevention, inauguration, Congress, House attendance, ceremony, legislative session, inaugural ceremony, House of Representatives, President, Vice President, adjournment, aviation, transportation, centennial
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um<00:18:31.800><c> Ms.</c><00:18:32.000><c> Pollock.</c> Um Ms. Pollock. Um Ms. Pollock.
- Ms.
- </c> Ms. Ms. Barker. Ms. Ms. Barker. Hi. Hi. Hi.
- Ms.
- </c> we'll welcome Ms. Weber. we'll welcome Ms. Weber.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
Keywords:
day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 36 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms. Peisch of Wellesley moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
- Ms. Paishe of Wellesley moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye, oppose, no.
- The chair recognizes Ms. Howard of Lowell. The Massachusetts House Asian Caucus members, Ms.
- Wong of Saugus, Ms. Uyterhoeven of Somerville, Ms. Sangiolo of Newton, and Mr.
- Wong of Saugas, Ms. Oedohoven of Somerville, Ms. Sanjolo of Newton, and Mr.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several ceremonial resolutions. On the Committee on Rules report, members adopted resolutions commemorating the Armenian Genocide and the 50th anniversary of Black April after suspending the rules. Representative Howard also recognized April 17 as the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide, noting the Legislature’s prior designation of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day and observing a moment of silence for victims and survivors.
The House also welcomed visiting student athletes from Weston High School, including the boys’ indoor track and field team and the boys’ fencing team, both state champions. Later, the Committee on Ways and Means reported House 1, the fiscal year 2026 state budget bill, with a total appropriation of about $61.4 billion. The bill was read a second time and, on motion of Representative Mikelowitz, further consideration was postponed until April 28, with the matter laid on the table.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today to meet again Tuesday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Ms.
- Ms.
- Ms.
- Ms.
- Chair, Baker, Ms. Baker. Ms.
Bills:
SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, foreign relations