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VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Disability Commission Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you please make a presentation on the legislation that was introduced and passed last year that
- , sample legislation that was given to me.
- And so I was like, oh, this is going to be a great piece of legislation for me to do.
- I was like, oh, this is going to be a great piece of legislation for me to do.
- Because I had passed legislation. Yes, Madam Chair.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority -OMMA- Feb 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't believe that you guys have lived up to the legislative.
- Right, we're going to move on next to the legislative session.
- Megan, please give your legislative update. Good morning.
- Megan and her team are out tracking legislation, answering questions for legislators, and just making
- You know, the federal legislation is in place.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation permanently removes the sunset provision in Idaho Code 59-13-565.
- So we did work together in drafting this legislation.
- I hope you can support this legislation. Debate is closed.
- I'm hoping I'm supportive of this legislation.
- This creates a fund that is subject to ongoing legislative appropriations.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- The project also crosses the 33rd, 47th, and 11th legislative districts.
- The project also crosses the 33rd, 47th, and 11th legislative districts.
- We serve both the 5th and 12th legislative districts.
- Respectfully, I urge you to support this legislation.
- This legislation would not create a level playing field.
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And how do you plan on legislating this session? Has it impacted that?
- Senator Port is carrying that legislation that creates a civil right of action against federal actions
- I'm working on a piece of legislation that would require federal agents to follow Minnesota's law around
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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You have before you Senate Bill 5879, which modifies Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, or
- Specifically, this... legislative audit and review committee or JLARC work plans.
- The state awarded us a direct legislative appropriation and the Building Communities Fund award, also
- This is DOR-request legislation, and it was also assumed in the governor's budget.
- Such a potential increase in taxation would undermine current legislative policy.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing on nine bills. Senate Bill 5872 would create the Pre-K Promise Account to receive philanthropic donations for ECAP preschool slots; supporters, including DCYF, the governor’s office, and early learning advocates, said it would help expand access to high-quality pre-K with a 10-year Ballmer Group commitment for up to 10,000 new seats annually. Senators asked how the money would flow, and staff and witnesses explained it would be governed by an MOU and deposited annually; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5879 would eliminate two JLARC studies, one on lodging tax reporting and one on training benefits; supporters said the reports were duplicative and burdensome, while the hospitality industry warned against losing transparency, and no action was taken. Senate Bill 6047 would permanently codify various capital budget administration rules, including minor works flexibility and early learning grant changes; testimony focused on technical cleanup and on provisions affecting co-located child care and community projects, with no vote taken. Senate Bill 5988 would authorize the Department of Health to charge fees for accrediting opioid treatment programs, with support from DOH and tribal/nontribal providers who want the state to continue providing the service; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5923 would allow Island Hospital in Skagit County to qualify as a critical access hospital, with local hospital leaders and residents supporting the measure to improve reimbursement and sustain rural care; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5832 would raise the Lemon Law arbitration fee from $3 to $6 to fund the Attorney General’s consumer protection work, and the AG’s office, dealers, and the sponsor said the program is effective and underfunded; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5970 would make permanent the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers, with AARP supporting the bill as a benefit to seniors and caregivers; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5994 would preserve timber tax distributions for school districts that recently had qualifying levies, and forest industry witnesses supported the bill while suggesting a possible amendment for state forest transfer lands; no vote was taken. Senate Bill 5949 would narrow the B&O tax exemption for insurance-related businesses so it applies only to the entity paying the insurance premiums tax, retroactive to 2019; the Department of Revenue and bill supporters argued it restores tax equity, while insurers, health plans, and business groups opposed it as retroactive, ambiguous, and likely to raise premiums. The committee heard extensive testimony on that bill, but the transcript ends with adjournment and no recorded vote or executive action.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- and a number more introducing legislation.
- What I like about this legislation is that it takes a very sensible approach.
- As Brian said, this legislation does not take away parental agency.
- We believe enacting legislation that closely resembles Are in the court system.
- Passing similar legislation in Washington can foster healthier insurance markets.
Bills:
SB5928
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- WE ARE NOT LEGISLATING TO THE HIGHEST COMMON DENOMINATOR.
- WE LEGISLATE TO THE LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR.
- SOMEONE SAID YOU CAN'T LEGISLATE TRUST AND THAT'S A WORD. YOU CAN'T. YOU CAN'T LEGISLATE TRUST.
- IN THIS LEGISLATION YOUR FILING IS FOR YOU AND ME.
- THIS BILL LEGISLATES TO ALL OUR CONSTITUENTS.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lawmakers hear proposed creation of $10 million loan program for affordable housing, HF2148 3/25/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:08:52.959><c> in</c> legislation will spark innovation in legislation will spark innovation in housing
- Thank you for your time and consideration of this legislation.
- Thank you for your time and consideration of this legislation.
- Thank you for your time and consideration of this legislation.
- Thank you, chair and thank you legislation. Thank you. That's the last legislation. Thank you.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislators, they cannot solve problems they're not allowed to measure.
- Unfortunately, we did not hear back on this legislation.
- What do you propose to this legislative body that might be a good alternative solution to what this legislation
- So would this legislation be more palatable if So would this legislation be more palatable if the, where
- We don't know that it'll occur in time for this legislation.
Summary:
The Local Government Committee approved the February 24, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 660, sponsored by Representative Dale Hawkins. Hawkins said the bill would require law enforcement to collect and publish biannual statewide data on the immigration status and nationality of arrested individuals, arguing Idaho taxpayers should know the costs and jail impacts associated with people in the country unlawfully. He said the bill was intended to create a uniform reporting system and that the state needs better information to manage immigration-related detention costs.
Testimony was split. Supporters, including Secure Idaho representatives Michael Angela and Tim O’Donnell, said the bill would improve transparency, use information already gathered during booking, and help lawmakers make policy based on measurable data. Opponents, including Idaho Chiefs of Police Association representative Tracy Bastercia, argued the bill would burden local police, create confusion about who must collect the data, potentially duplicate work already done at the jail level, and raise concerns about asking citizens their nationality and publishing sensitive information. Several members questioned whether the fiscal note was accurate and whether the bill should be limited to sheriff’s offices and jail booking rather than all law enforcement agencies.
After closing testimony, Representative Wheeler moved to hold the bill in committee, but that motion failed 8-7. The original motion to send HB 660 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 8-7. The chair noted interest in possible cleanup of the bill’s language, and the committee adjourned with a reminder that it may need to meet again later in the week for Senate bills.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to say that I truly believe that this is a simple piece of legislation.
- Unfortunately, we did not hear back on this legislation.
- this legislative body that might be a good alternative solution to what this legislation is providing
- So would this legislation be more palatable if Follow up?
- We don't know that it'll occur in time for this legislation.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Mar 13th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative Joint Auditing will come to order.
- the Arkansas legislative audit, financial statements, and audits.
- As previously stated, Legislative Audit issued two management letter findings.
- As previously stated, Legislative Audit issued two management letter findings.
- As previously stated, Legislative Audit issued two management letter findings.
Summary:
The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee approved the February 13 minutes and then heard several committee reports. The executive committee report noted that audit and special reports were scheduled for presentation, one requested report remained outstanding, and staff was asked to review selected Benton County circuit court case transfers. The committee also received and adopted reports from the counties and municipalities committee, the education committee, and the state agencies committee. Those reports covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, education audit reports, and state agency findings such as duplicate vendor payments, collateral issues, record-keeping problems, and vehicle log deficiencies. In each case, the committee voted to file or adopt the reports, with some reports deferred for follow-up or for officials to appear at a later meeting.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the City of Pine Bluff’s 2024 financial audit. Auditors said the city received a clean opinion overall, but management letter findings identified serious issues in the mayor’s office, Parks and Recreation, and the finance department. The Parks and Recreation finding involved $179,629 in manual receipts that could not be traced to city deposits, missing receipts from several facilities, $48,415 in unallowable purchases, $13,000 in questionable purchases, altered invoices, unapproved vendors, and missing equipment; those matters were referred to the prosecuting attorney, attorney general, Governmental Bonding Board, and Arkansas State Police. The finance finding cited weak cash-receipting and bank-reconciliation procedures and late or missing deposits.
City officials, including the mayor, finance director, and parks director, testified that the problems predated the current administration and said they had taken corrective steps. They described hiring a forensic audit firm, creating or updating standard operating procedures, improving receipting and deposit processes, adding procurement oversight, and moving Parks and Recreation to electronic or system-based receipting. Committee members questioned the officials about oversight, nonprofit relationships, and whether theft or system failures were to blame. After discussion, the committee voted to file the Pine Bluff report. The next meeting was announced for June 4-5, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislative website is down, so we have some members who are trying to access the legislation, so
- For Idaho in Session is provided by the Idaho Legislature and Idaho Legislative Services Office.
- So this bill provides clear legislative direction for those extreme cases.
- And for that, I will be supporting this legislation. Is there further debate? Mr.
- And this is a thank you to all the legislators and their families.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine business including journal approval, communications about substitute senators, and committee reports. Several bills were printed and referred to committees, enrolled measures were signed or filed, and House bills and memorials received from the House were assigned to the appropriate committees or reading calendars. The chamber also agreed to move Senate Bill 1294 to the 14th order for possible amendment and to hold Senate Bill 1264 on the calendar until March 4.
The main floor action was on House Concurrent Resolution 28, which urged Idahoans to observe a day of fasting and prayer on March 1, 2006, in response to drought concerns, water supply needs, and political violence. Senator Den Hartog explained the resolution as a call for unity and prayer for moisture and common ground; the Senate adopted it by voice vote and returned it to the House. The Senate also advanced Senate Bill 1257, a child protection bill that would limit in-person visitation in cases of substantiated sexual or serious physical abuse unless a court finds visitation is in the child’s best interest and sets written conditions, and would clarify termination provisions when a parent is likely to remain incarcerated for a substantial part of the child’s minority.
Senator Wintrow presented the bill as a way to strengthen child safety, permanency, and judicial discretion, citing a case example involving severe abuse and arguing that the measure puts decisions in the hands of the court rather than a bureaucrat. Senator Shippee initially raised due process concerns and the lack of a clear timeline for court review, but later said his concerns had been addressed and he would support the bill. Senators Nichols and Foreman spoke in favor, emphasizing clearer standards and the need to protect vulnerable children. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1257 by roll call vote, 24-6, with paired votes noted, and transmitted it to the House.
In miscellaneous business, senators announced a page’s birthday, a state dance championship for Declo, and an invitation for senators and families to attend Topgolf. Leadership also warned that additional afternoon floor sessions would likely be scheduled the following week to move Senate bills. The Senate then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't see any of that in this legislation, and it has not been demonstrated to me at this point.
- The legislative website is down, so we have some members who are trying to access the legislation, so
- So this bill provides clear legislative direction for those extreme cases.
- And for that, I will be supporting this legislation. Is there further debate, Mr. President?
- And this is a thank you to all the legislators and their families.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- They are supportive of this legislation. Samantha. Mr.
- The current legislation has failed our rural communities, and this proposed legislation will fail all
- But that's a whole other issue here, not necessarily this particular legislation.
- Chairman, I obviously support this legislation. Thank you.
- Chairman, I obviously support this legislation. Thank you. Representative Ganon.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Rules, and Administration, report that we have read and approved the House Journal of the 29th legislative
- Senate Bill 1234, by the Education Committee, is an act relating to education, providing legislative
- The speaker explained that the state tax commission began preparing implementation of the legislation
- That would require further legislation.
- The House will now, without objection, One legislative day.
Summary:
The House convened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. The Idaho State Historical Society then gave its annual presentation, highlighting artifacts tied to the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and Idaho statehood, along with remarks about the importance of civic history and public understanding. The House also received Senate messages transmitting Senate Concurrent Resolutions 115 and 116 and Senate Bills 1234 and 1239, and it reported several committee actions, including the enrollment of House Bill 559 to the governor and the printing and referral of House Bills 606 through 611.
On the floor, the House considered and passed House Bill 551, which addresses urban renewal districts and fire and ambulance district budget authority, and House Bill 526, which expands a small-seller exemption for certain food sales. House Bill 544, increasing Guard and Reserve leave from 120 to 160 hours, also passed. House Joint Memorial 11, urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, passed after debate over federal funding commitments and fiscal concerns. House Joint Resolution 7, which would have sent a constitutional question to voters on repealing Idaho’s sectarian appropriations ban, failed to reach the required two-thirds threshold.
The House also advanced a large batch of new bills for first reading, including measures on solar energy, polling place liability insurance, mental health and developmental disability detention standards, disturbing the peace, architects, programmable money, fire insurer transparency, wildfire risk mitigation, county commissioner powers, concealed weapons, Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding, a daily moment of silence in schools, and aggregated student data on immigration status and nationality. Senate Bill 1225 was sent to third reading, and House Joint Memorial 12 was held one legislative day. The chamber then filed committee letters approving pending administrative rules, made a temporary change to the third reading calendar order, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until February 11, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 593 continues: providing legislative intent, amending Section 39-508, Idaho Code, to remove
- This legislation would preempt burdensome local ordinances and bring these regulations into alignment
- This legislation does present... Now, hang with me a little bit.
- And so I submit to you that this legislation is a good piece of legislation.
- I'd like to invite the body to welcome a constituent from Legislative District 30.
Summary:
The House convened with 64 members present, approved the previous journal, and received Senate Concurrent Resolutions 117, 118, and 119 for first reading and committee referral. Standing committee reports moved several measures forward, including House Bills 500, 533, 555, 551, and 526, House Joint Resolution 7, and House Joint Memorial 11, while a number of newly introduced bills were read and referred, including bills on environmental cleanup and hazardous waste provisions, property tax administration, emergency response programs in schools, city annexation, IT services, campaign finance, and digital content funding.
The main floor debate centered on House Bill 557, which would preempt local ordinances imposing anti-discrimination requirements beyond state law. Supporters argued it would create statewide uniformity, protect religious freedom, and prevent local ordinances from creating litigation or conflicts over business and private-space access. Opponents argued it was an overreach that would weaken local control, ignore the ability of cities to address local concerns, and send a hostile message to LGBTQ residents and businesses. The debate included references to the Sandpoint YMCA situation, the Hitching Post case, and broader arguments about state versus local authority.
House Bill 557 passed the House on a roll call vote of 53 ayes, 16 nays, and one absent excused, with the title approved and the bill transmitted to the Senate. The House also unanimously held House Joint Memorial 12 and House Concurrent Resolution 5 on the third reading calendar for one legislative day, then moved to announcements and adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a Department of Licensing request legislation.
- I'm asking for a yes vote on this hard work to legislation.
- Happy and proud to bring this legislation before this committee.
- And since then, I've heard from folks around the state who are very excited about this legislation.
- In many ways, this legislation has taken a village, with legislators on both sides of the aisle and outstanding
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard and acted on five bills. House Bill 2548, dealing with hospital and provider material change transactions, was presented with a proposed substitute that added disclosure requirements, quarterly AG website notices, filing fees, and nonprofit-related notice provisions while removing several original enforcement sections. Members debated the 25% ownership threshold and concerns about market effects, but the substitute passed 7-6 with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2453 would allow board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to sign certain involuntary commitment and treatment-related petitions and opinions. Members said the bill was intended to expand access to treatment while preserving court decision-making authority, and it passed 8-5. House Bill 2640, addressing unauthorized UCC filings, would let the Department of Licensing refuse or terminate filings made to harass or defraud debtors; members described it as a Department of Licensing request bill, and it also passed 8-5.
The committee then considered House Bill 2095 on vulnerable users of public ways. The proposed substitute created a rebuttable presumption of negligence against drivers, expanded protected areas, excluded motorcycles from the definition, and adjusted damages and education provisions. Members adopted several amendments, including an emergency-vehicle exemption and a reporting clarification, but rejected amendments that would have removed attorney fees, limited joint liability, or replaced the presumption with a direct civil action. The substitute passed 8-5. House Bill 2386, which removes statutory garnishment answer forms and directs the Washington Pattern Forms Committee to develop a form, passed 12-1. Finally, House Bill 2239, authorizing family burial grounds on private land, passed unanimously after a substitute added setbacks from water sources, local remediation procedures, burial reporting requirements, relocation permits, and seller disclosure language.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jan 12th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the committee's bill hearing for the two-year Senate bills in the 2025-26 legislative session
- With me to testify today is Andrea Tinnon, Turn Director of Race, Equity, and Legislation.
- With me to testify today is Adria Tinnon, Turn Director of Race, Equity, and Legislation.
- First is Adrienne Tinnon, Director of Race, Equity and Legislative Policy at TURN.
- First is Adrienne Tinnon, Director of Race, Equity and Legislative Policy at TURN.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications heard two bills. SB 742 by Senator Perez would require investor-owned utilities to inventory and remove permanently abandoned transmission lines, update wildfire mitigation planning, and participate in emergency operations centers. The bill was presented as a response to the Eaton Fire and other wildfire risks tied to decommissioned lines. Supporters, including TURN and a wildfire survivor coalition, argued the bill closes a major safety gap and could prevent future disasters. Committee members raised questions about cost, implementation, and CPUC oversight, but generally supported the measure as a safety and affordability step. The bill was amended and passed out of committee 12-0 to Senate Appropriations.
SB 327 by Senator McNerney would prohibit investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation or expansion and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility accounting records. Supporters said ratepayer money should not be used for political lobbying and that the bill would improve accountability and protect consumers from inappropriate charges. Utility representatives opposed the bill as written, saying some costs were not recovered from ratepayers, the language needed clarification, and the measure could blur regulatory and advocacy roles or create due process issues, though they said they were open to amendments. The committee discussed affordability, utility profits, and the need for clearer statutory language. SB 327 was amended and passed 10-3 to Senate Appropriations.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of events, the Clayton Union County Legislative Luncheon is...
- Also this evening is the Eddy County Legislative Reception in the La Terraza's room at La Fonda from
- President, unanimous consent, we go to our business of introducing legislation.
- Introduction of legislation, the reader will read.
- You do not need to pay to get in as a legislator.