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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- And last we have House Bill 2574, and this concerns the removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan
- And last we have House Bill 2574 and this concerns the removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan
- This bill clears up ambiguity in current election law around what happens when a candidate who's qualified
- I actually did vote for a deceased candidate as the better choice.
- Madam Chair, I actually did vote for a deceased candidate as the better choice in an election, so I think
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 25, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 39
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to introduce from the Wii Boys and Girls Club some students of the year candidates.
- I wanted to introduce the candidates for 2025 Boys and Girls Club from Maui.
- If the Maui candidates can please rise along with the staff, Darnell and Casey.
- :57.120><c> one</c><00:23:57.280><c> of</c><00:23:57.360><c> the</c><00:23:57.520><c> three</c> candidates
- She is also one of the three candidates.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Westlin, will you now give us some discussion about this candidate? >> Thank you, Mr.
- of the following individuals. >> Senator Westlin, will you now give us some discussion about this candidate
- /c><00:17:56.640><c> uh</c> like for you to discuss uh the uh like for you to discuss uh the uh candidates
- </c> candidates, please. candidates, please.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 13, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is a new statute and is created to read qualifications for office ineligibility of candidates
- </c><00:08:40.320><c> for</c> every time we see a candidate for every time we see a candidate for office
- </c><00:19:15.600><c> We</c> and seven available candidates. We and seven available candidates.
- Um, I will be completely candid with you.
- Um, that is completely candid with you.
Bills:
SF0082
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- , candidate committees, and contributors.
- <01:39:58.520><c> Just</c><01:39:58.720><c> because</c> candidates? Just because candidates?
- .<01:40:25.400><c> So</c> candidates.
- So candidates.
- </c> uh tiered class for candidates. uh tiered class for candidates.
Bills:
SB2041
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees.
The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments.
Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R - Ghent) departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- everyone was sharing their thoughts of their careers tonight or this afternoon, about recruiting candidates
- And often times when we joke that the candidate you recruit, the spouse, the husband, or the wife would
- be the better candidate.
- when I think and I look across this room and I look at my wife, Jessica, you would be the better candidate
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And that’s where they get essentially a blank ballot and a list of the federal candidates, and they can
- The original bill described the requirement to file for a candidate committee if any funds are expended
- this is an attempt to move in that direction so that anybody that files for office needs to file a candidate
- to introduce more laws, more government, to intercede, to impose on people's ability to choose candidates
Committee:
House Elections and Ethics
Summary:
The Ethics and Elections Committee heard several election-related bills. HB 2938, as amended by PCS, would restrict certain overseas voters who are not military or dependents from voting in Oklahoma state and local elections unless they were bona fide residents with an intent to return, while still preserving federal voting rights where applicable. The Secretary of the State Election Board explained the measure as a tightening of existing law and said counties would flag affected voters for federal-only absentee ballots. After questions about how intent would be determined and how ballots would be administered, the committee passed the bill 5-1.
HB 2939 would remove outdated references to fax machines from election law at the request of the State Election Board. Testimony noted fax returns are now rare, limited to a very small number of military and overseas voters, and are less secure than current electronic and mail options. The committee passed the bill 6-0. HB 3306, as amended, lowers the threshold for requiring a candidate committee filing from $1,000 to $400, with the author describing it as a transparency measure to ensure more candidates disclose fundraising and spending. The committee passed that bill 6-0.
The committee also passed HB 3722, with a PCS clarifying that voter registration applicants must actively choose a party affiliation rather than being defaulted to unaffiliated if they leave the field blank. The bill passed 5-1. HB 413, with an amendment, clarified that people with felony convictions regain voting rights once all incarceration, parole, supervision, probation, and related obligations, including fines and fees, are completed; the committee passed it 6-0. Finally, HB 4123, which would bar former school employees terminated for cause from running for school board in the same district, drew concerns about fairness and the breadth of “for cause.” The author said the bill was aimed at serious misconduct cases and agreed to work on clarifying language, and the bill was laid over until the next week.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We will agree to a candidate upon approval. Upon approval. Okay, that's good. Are we ready to vote?
- will</c><00:02:15.040><c> agree</c><00:02:15.360><c> to</c><00:02:15.680><c> a</c><00:02:15.840><c> candidate
- </c><00:02:16.400><c> upon</c> We will agree to a candidate upon We will agree to a candidate upon approval
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Topics Meeting, March 3, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They would, I think, have a better wider selection of potential candidates for these offices because
- They would, I think, have a better wider selection of potential candidates for these offices because
- </c> potential candidates for these offices. potential candidates for these offices.
- have candidate committees that report their expenditures.
- ><c> have</c><00:37:05.600><c> candidate</c> expenditures, you have candidate expenditures, you have
Summary:
The chairman opened by explaining that the committee would hear proposed interim topics and then rank them by written submissions rather than debating them one by one. The Public Service Commission presented two topics: an educational session on small water utilities, citing maintenance needs, water-quality compliance, and difficulty accessing capital, and a review of civil penalties for pipeline safety violations because Wyoming’s statutory penalties are far below federal levels and could affect compliance and funding.
Members and outside presenters then outlined a range of additional topics. Representative Campbell proposed work on fire protection districts and EMS districts, focusing on financial stability, mill levies, and possible county authority to combine districts and levies. He also raised public records at meetings, corporate filing fees, and fraudulent corporate filings. The Community College Commission proposed updating annexation statutes so communities can join community college districts more easily, especially where current mill-levy rules create funding issues. Senator Crago supported the fraudulent corporate filings topic and noted related technology-based solutions and overlap with blockchain issues.
Other proposals included CPA “Pathways” licensing changes to address a shortage of accountants, a review of public meetings and public records laws, continuation of the electricity study with emphasis on grid reliability and large-load capacity constraints, and a broader review of the public meetings and records act. Ashley Harpstreith of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities supported extending municipal audit deadlines and described a statewide shortage of auditors and CPAs. Healthy Wyoming proposed studying health coverage options for low-income working adults, including state-sponsored or cooperative models. Representative Chestek proposed making most nonpartisan county offices elected on a nonpartisan basis. No votes or final selections were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and discussed whether topics should be assigned to this committee or another one.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government. (6-23-26)
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, but with those 48 that have left, six of those that started were late candidates.
- Late candidates are certified police officers from other agencies that enter our academy.
- , and you you absolute great candidates, and you you would<00:15:54.480><c> feel</c><00:15:54.760><c>
- that are in the border or in candidates that are in the border or in that<00:17:59.360><c> area.
- Uh, we've got to make this easier so we can get more candidates out there."
Committee:
Joint State Government
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 22 January, 2026; 8:00 AM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- We also handle getting candidates through the CPA exam process.
- What we get revenue on is the application fees that are charged to the candidates as they're applying
- First two weeks, I had 42 candidates. And again, the board will be examining this every December.
- as they're applying to sit candidates as they're applying to sit for<00:16:37.360><c> the</c><00:16:
- that had um had and we had 42 candidates that had um had um<00:16:57.839><c> been</c><00:16:58.160><
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- One of these pathways is year-long residency. model allows candidates more time in classrooms gaining
- And the value of that can be echoed in the voices of our teacher candidates and district partners.
- Candidates receive. hands-on practice and real-time feedback.
- It prioritizes candidates entering high need campuses. areas like bilingual and special education.
- These candidates are placed with master teachers who coach, support, and encourage them as they learn
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So the opportunity is still available for the public to learn about the candidate and the sole finalist
- I think it speaks volumes to the importance of the university in our state and the quality of candidates
- that we have the top We want to keep those folks in the process and make sure that we have the top candidates
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Education Committee and Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this would really free them up to do that and would allow any of the potential candidates right now
- So you said that you spoke to the SPI candidates.
- Have you spoken to the gubernatorial candidates about the potential of this proposal? I have not.
- The candidates have signed up right now for that job.
- Yeah, because so much every political candidate when they run is local to the president level.
Summary:
The joint Senate Education and Budget Committee hearing focused on the Governor’s proposed education governance overhaul, which would shift day-to-day management of the California Department of Education from the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction to a new appointed education commissioner, while giving the Superintendent new voting roles on the State Board of Education and the Community College Board of Governors. Chair Perez opened by stressing that the proposal raises major policy questions beyond the budget process and should be evaluated for its effect on students, local control, and accountability. Brooks Allen of the State Board of Education argued the change would unify policymaking and implementation, reduce fragmented authority, and create clearer accountability, citing decades of reports criticizing California’s “crazy quilt” governance structure and noting the proposal is timed for the 2026 transition. Amber Alexander of the Department of Finance outlined the fiscal and staffing transfers, describing the plan as largely cost-neutral and explaining how positions would shift between the State Board, the Department, and the new Superintendent’s office over 2026-27 and 2027-28.
Sarah Cortez of the Legislative Analyst’s Office said the LAO supports shifting management to an appointed commissioner but recommended several refinements: preserving legislative oversight, requiring Senate confirmation of the commissioner, clearly defining the Superintendent’s duties as a public representative/advisor/evaluator, and refining the State Board’s role to focus on major policies requiring public input. She also said the fiscal plan should be cost-neutral and more fully specified. Senators raised concerns about the timing during an election year, the constitutional status of the Superintendent, whether the proposal should instead be a constitutional amendment, and whether governance changes actually improve student outcomes or simply rearrange the org chart. Some members questioned whether the proposal would confuse voters and undermine democratic accountability, while others said the current structure is already confusing and that the reform could improve clarity for districts and local boards.
The discussion also covered how curriculum is set, with LAO explaining that the Legislature has broad authority but has delegated much curriculum work to the State Board and the Instructional Quality Commission. Members asked how the new structure would affect local districts, who they would call for guidance, and whether the commissioner would have authority over policy; the presenters said policy authority would remain with the State Board, while the commissioner would handle administration and implementation. No votes were taken during the panel discussion, and the hearing was organized to continue with additional panels and public comment later in the meeting.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Primary & Secondary Education & Workforce Development (2-17-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- It is or was marketing material to attract candidates to the program.
- It is or was marketing material to<00:10:59.519><c> attract</c><00:10:59.839><c> candidates</c><00:11
- </c> to attract candidates to the program. to attract candidates to the program.
- Teach for America's model provides an avenue to ensure that the candidates have passed their practice
- </c><00:37:24.079><c> have</c> to ensure that that the candidates have to ensure that that the candidates
Summary:
The subcommittee met without a quorum and did not approve minutes, but heard testimony on budget line items for Data Seam and Teach for America. Andrew McNeel of Kentucky Free and representatives from the Commonwealth Policy Center argued that both programs rely heavily on recurring taxpayer support and should be re-evaluated. McNeel cited a 2020 Office of Policy and Audit examination of Data Seam, saying the program had received more than $30 million in state support since 2006, including $3.5 million in the current budget, and that the audit raised concerns about administrative overhead, alleged threats to districts, and the use of line-item language to justify sole-source contracting. He recommended suspending Data Seam funding this biennium, directing a new special audit, and requiring reimbursement of audit costs.
The witnesses also urged the committee to withhold funding for Teach for America, saying the organization’s materials and history showed a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that they opposed. They pointed to past statements, leadership titles, and program language as evidence that DEI concepts remained embedded in the organization, and suggested any funding should be redirected directly to school districts instead. Mike Harmon and Richard Nelson echoed those concerns, while also saying long-running programs should be periodically reviewed for efficiency.
Teach for America Appalachia representatives then testified in support of the program. Executive director C.D. Morton described the organization as a teacher-preparation and leadership-development program serving rural eastern Kentucky, saying it had recruited and supported more than 325 teachers since 2011, with about 30 current core members in several counties and roughly 2,800 students impacted daily. He said the program helps fill hard-to-staff vacancies, that about 80% of teachers stay for a third year, and that many alumni remain in education. In response to questions from Representative Bojanowski about retention and cost, Morton said more than 60% of alumni are still in education, but he could not give a precise classroom-teacher retention number beyond the program’s broader alumni data.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, my name is Midasso, Candide. My first session is on the half page, and I go to this...
- verify that the language doesn't put any strict requirements more strict than we as ourselves as candidates
- The language doesn't put any requirements more strict than we ourselves as candidates have.
- verify that the language doesn't put any strict requirements more strict than we as ourselves as candidates
- don't know. the language doesn't put any strict requirements more strict than we as ourselves as candidates
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/01/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the top of the ad, which the newspapers are responsible for putting in, versus at the bottom the candidates
- </c><00:06:55.440><c> are</c> the bottom the candidates are the bottom the candidates are responsible
- </c><00:08:44.640><c> is</c><00:08:44.880><c> going</c> uh at the bottom the candidate is going uh at
- the bottom the candidate is going to<00:08:45.040><c> put</c><00:08:45.200><c> in</c><00:08:45.440><
- <00:19:28.480><c> and</c><00:19:28.720><c> committees</c><00:19:29.200><c> accountable</c> candidates
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- When I heard he was our candidate for the Senate seat, I drove from Panavidra, where I was in a golf
- He was our candidate for the Senate seat.
- Members, more than ever today, we need full transparency on our candidate qualifying.
- Florida voters deserve to We need full transparency on our candidate qualifying.
- judicial and school board candidates.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations.
The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And the focus of the retention unit is going to be candidate engagement from the very beginning through
- At these events, candidates can move through the entire process.
- At these events, candidates can move from the entire process, starting from the examination or creating
- We interview interested candidates within 10 days of their application submission.
- This approach keeps candidates engaged and prevents drop-off and helps us secure candidates expeditiously
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and Member, Senate Bill 1687 adjust the date for primary elections and other applicable non-candidate
- beginning of the qualifying period of an election year, rather than the first day of January, any candidate
- Right now, candidates have to campaign.
- Candidates for all offices, candidates from all parties, have to campaign when it's 110, 115, in some
- And because the bill would effectively override the Clean Elections work when Clean Elections candidates
Committees:
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Keywords:
foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway