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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and privilege now to welcome to the Senate in the South Gallery the Honorable Craig Weichel, Consul General
  • of Canada in Seattle; the Honorable Akiko Onizuka, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General
  • Would Consul General Weichel, Consul Onizuka, Delegate Ruiz, Mayor Stewart, and representatives of Western
  • of Canada in Seattle; the Honorable Akiko Onizuka, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General
  • Would Consul General Weichel, Consul Onizuka, Delegate Ruiz, Mayor Stewart, and representatives of Western
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The Senate convened on February 24 with no roll call, approved the prior day’s Journal, and referred committee reports and listed measures as designated. One exception was Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548, concerning health care market standards, which was sent to the Committee on Rules. The chamber then moved to the eighth order for resolutions. Senate Resolution 8696, recognizing Washington’s interconnected relationship with Canada, was read and adopted. Supportive remarks emphasized cross-border economic ties, family and community connections, shared environmental and scientific work, trade, border communities such as Point Roberts and Blaine, and cooperation with Canadian and Quebec officials. The Senate also formally recognized visiting Canadian and Washington guests in the gallery, including the Canadian Consul General, a Quebec delegate, the mayor of Blaine, and Western Washington University representatives. After a brief at-ease, the Senate returned to business and received supplemental standing committee reports, including Senate Bill 5998, the supplemental operating budget, and House Bill 2664, both referred to the Committee on Rules. The Senate then agreed to adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • The appropriations in the bill include $445 million in the general fund, $444 million in $7,000. [00:
  • 01:40] $45 million in the general fund, $444 million in severance tax bonds, and $280 million in supplemental
  • And general fund funded the discretionary projects. [00:04:35] General fund funded the discretionary
  • So essentially, our general fund surpluses have allowed us to do that to a greater extent recently than
  • can't be easy, and especially those that are analysts, whether in minority, majority, or just the general
Summary: The committee heard the Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 240, a capital outlay measure appropriating about $1.3 billion statewide. The bill includes funding for projects prioritized by legislative members and the governor, along with state agency, judicial, and higher education projects. Staff explained that the bill uses a mix of general fund money and severance tax bonds, and that recent Senate floor amendments corrected technical drafting issues and were intended to ensure funds could be used as sponsors intended without delaying grantees. During committee discussion, members asked how cash-funded projects and bond-funded projects were being separated, and staff said general fund surpluses were being used more for smaller equipment and discretionary projects while bonding capacity was reserved for larger, longer-lived projects. Several members raised questions about specific items, including a proposed purchase of a clinical services building in San Miguel County and a Navajo Code Talker Museum project, asking for more detail on intended use, location, and whether the funding was additional to prior appropriations. One member said she would vote no because of concerns about the San Miguel County item, while others said they wanted more information before the floor vote but supported moving the bill forward. No public testimony was offered. The committee then voted 9-3 to give the bill a do pass recommendation. Members who explained their votes said they supported advancing the bill to the floor while still seeking clarification on certain projects, and the chair closed by thanking members and staff for the session.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And members, it is an honor to welcome Israel Bashar, Consul General of Israel to the position. ...an
  • honor to welcome Israel Bashar, Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest, as our guest on the
  • Consul General Bashar brings first-hand experience and is a steady voice at a time when truth matters
  • Members, please join me in welcoming Consul General Israel Bashar to the Arizona House of Representatives
  • Welcoming Consul General Israel Bashar to the Arizona House of Representatives. Thank you.
Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recorded attendance at 56 present, with two absent and two excused. The Speaker announced temporary committee replacements, and the chamber recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. A.J. Batnagar, along with several guest introductions including members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Cocopah tribal representatives, and Israel’s Consul General to the Pacific Southwest, Israel Bashar. The House then moved through second reading of a large slate of bills and measures, including proposals on meetings, child support, landowner issues, water and wildlife management, abortion prohibition, emergency services, education, appropriations, homeowners associations, campaign finance, endangered species, and other subjects. No floor votes on those bills were taken in the transcript; the clerk was directed to record the action and the bills were placed on the House calendar. During personal privilege remarks, Representative Alma Hernandez criticized a lobbyist for allegedly targeting her and her family with campaign-related signs and a website, calling the conduct inappropriate and unprofessional. Members also made announcements that several committees would not meet, while Appropriations was replaced by a special meeting at 2 p.m. The House later recessed briefly, received Senate messages, announced the Rules Committee and caucus meetings for the next day, and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 14th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • custodial staff and our systems mechanics and all those operational expenses with a combination of general
  • It would most likely be general fund money that will replace the rent if we draft it. $219,500 was it
  • Second reason, I think, is because in the last report to the Attorney General, Prairie Public had 10
  • is what was generated by gaming.
  • And then the 40%, the 40%—$375,000—was generated in their gaming sites, their 10 gaming sites, for that
Bills: SB2014
Summary: The Government Operations Division met to continue work on the remaining bill and related amendments. Joe Morse asked the committee to include a $219,000 general fund replacement for rent that would no longer be collected from Career and Technical Education after the 15th floor of the tower becomes legislative space under the Legislative Council’s jurisdiction. Members discussed that state law currently requires rent only from executive branch office space, not legislative or judicial space, and there was no objection to adding the request to the amendment package. The committee then revisited a set of amendments it had previously discussed, including whether to include funding for Prairie Public. Senator Dwyer argued against any Prairie Public funding, citing its reserves, endowment, and charitable gaming revenue, and said the state should prioritize other needs. Senator Irby supported a one-time infrastructure contribution as the state shares in related infrastructure costs. Senator Sickler said Prairie Public still provides unique local programming, but that a one-time infrastructure item would be a reasonable compromise rather than ongoing operating support. A motion was made and seconded to provide Prairie Public $850,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund for infrastructure needs. The roll call vote failed 3-2, with Senators Sickler and Irby voting aye, Senators Dwyer and Burkhard voting no, and Chairman Wanzek voting yes. After that vote, the committee indicated the amendment package was otherwise complete, though leadership had asked that final action on the bill be held for a little longer. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that more amendments could still be brought forward before the next meeting.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 7th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Miles and Cook proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general
  • To business and commerce, Senate Bill 715 by Sparks relating to the applicability of certain generation
  • Senate Bill 794 by Alvarado relating to the method used to select engineers and general contractors for
  • Relating to creation of the Gulf Coast Protection account to be administered by the General Land Office
  • To renewable energy generation facilities to business and commerce, Senate Bill 820 by Miles relating
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/16/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
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  • ,</c> medically necessary services generally, medically necessary services generally, uh,<03:37:59.040
  • </c> disease, uh, adhering to generally disease, uh, adhering to generally accepted<03:38:11.360><c>
  • </c><05:09:44.680><c> It</c> funding this with general funds. It funding this with general funds.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 101 Apr 24th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> extrapolated to to others in general. extrapolated to to others in general.
  • </c><01:07:54.160><c> a</c> BPP that weren't actually generating a BPP that weren't actually generating
  • </c> all the bills on the general order? all the bills on the general order?
  • </c> general fund. general fund.
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Keywords: 981, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 21, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not only was it to Fresno generously.
  • </c> that will benefit generations to come. that will benefit generations to come.
  • We will miss his generations to come.
  • </c> Trump's attorney general to revisit it? Trump's attorney general to revisit it?
  • </c> opportunities that are not generally opportunities that are not generally available<05:29:07.120
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But just general comments, if you don't—Mr.
  • </c> offline as well um but just general offline as well um but just general comments<00:30:19.279><c
  • </c> going to the general going to the general register<00:35:17.400><c> so</c><00:35:17.720><c> this
  • </c><00:56:56.280><c> from</c> recommended that savings generated from recommended that savings generated
  • </c><00:58:12.839><c> the</c> year noting um savings generated the year noting um savings generated the
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Keith Regan, Comptroller, Department of Accounting and General Services.
  • I am here on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
  • The Department of the Attorney General supports this bill.
  • </c><00:44:49.559><c> Services</c> Department of accting General Services Department of accting General
  • from Department of attorney general from Department of attorney<01:05:47.839><c> generals</c><01:05:
Keywords: 910, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN-WTL, CPN-LBT, CPN-TCA, CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-EDT DEFER Public Hearings 02-07-2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Andrew Kim, Deputy Attorney General.
  • Senator Richards: Yeah, um, Attorney General, good morning.
  • Attorney General's Office: Good morning, Deputy Attorney General Andrew Kim.
  • Attorney General's Office: Good morning, Deputy Attorney General Andrew Kim.
  • </c> technicians separate from a general technicians separate from a general cosmetologist<01:17:10.719
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee first took up SB 1 and SB 1561 on vegetation management near utility lines and wildfire prevention. Testimony focused on requiring DLNR to create and update wildfire hazard maps, setting vegetation-trimming responsibilities for property owners near rights-of-way and utility lines, and authorizing utilities to enter property to remove hazardous vegetation. DLNR, the PUC, and Hawaiian Electric all testified, with Hawaiian Electric asking for clearer access language, after-the-fact notification in imminent-risk situations, and liability limits. Committee members discussed balancing wildfire response with property rights and the need for clearer responsibility and enforcement, including on easements and utility poles. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1 pass with amendments, incorporating comments from testimony, and SB 1561 was deferred. The next major item was SB 640 on artificial intelligence disclosures. The bill would require businesses and individuals in commercial transactions to clearly disclose when consumers are interacting with an AI chatbot or similar technology, and it would create private rights of action and penalties. TechNet, the Office of Consumer Protection, and the Chamber of Commerce raised concerns about vague definitions, overbroad application, enforcement, and the private cause of action; the Chamber also argued the bill could burden small businesses that use AI tools for routine functions. In response to questions, OCP said the measure was ambiguous as to who it applies to and that the remedies and treble-damages provisions were unclear. The committee recommended SB 640 be deferred. The committee also heard SB 454 on prorating the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax when a vehicle is rented for only part of a day. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii said the proposal would make the tax system fairer but more complex and would require better recordkeeping by rental companies; the Department of Taxation and Enterprise Mobility also submitted comments. Senator Melby noted possible effects on the special highway fund and said that could affect his vote. The measure was referred onward, with the discussion indicating it would proceed to Ways and Means. Finally, the committee heard SB 1272 on towing, which would create a licensing framework for tow companies. Testimony from tow-industry representatives strongly supported the measure, describing unlicensed or noncompliant operators, poor insurance practices, and the need for accountability and consumer protection. They said a licensing board would give regulators a clearer enforcement avenue and help ensure fair treatment of vehicle owners. The hearing ended before a final action was taken on SB 1272 in the portion provided.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I know that's probably more general than you would like, sir, but that's probably the best I can do in
  • I think it's in general. It's a general message. Leo. Thanks.
  • I think it's in general. It's a general message. Leo. Thanks.
  • We generally just look to see if employers are registered as a business.
  • And the last thing I wanted to talk about is the Generational Leadership Summit.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly virtual/in-person meeting and approved the December minutes. The chair announced plans for the next “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Lowell on March 27, in partnership with MassAbility, focused on digital accessibility, education-to-employment transition, workforce supports, long-term services and supports, and health equity, along with a resource fair. The commission also began planning for its October National Disability Employment Awareness Month event and sought volunteers for a small planning group. The meeting featured an update from the Attorney General’s office on federal litigation affecting Massachusetts, including challenges to federal actions on higher education diversity data collection and DEI-related funding conditions, immigration/TPS for Haitians, NIH research grant disruptions, and the nonrenewal of mental health services grants for schools. The presenter said the state has helped protect more than $3 billion in federal funding and noted ongoing or pending appeals in several cases. Commissioners asked about possible impacts on disability-related DEI work and Medicaid; the AG’s office said guidance on DEIA/employment initiatives is available and that the state is closely monitoring federal Medicaid communications and coordinating with the governor’s office. Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler and apprenticeship liaison Amara Riemann presented on registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, emphasizing paid, employer-driven pathways with classroom instruction and wage progression. They highlighted growth in nontraditional fields such as human services, IT, early education, biotech, and banking, and described Bridgewater State University’s Excel program for neurodivergent people and people with disabilities as a model that can lead from pre-apprenticeship to apprenticeship. Commissioners discussed expanding similar models through community colleges and disability-focused workforce pipelines. Subcommittee reports covered disability employment, long-term services and supports, and health equity. The employment subcommittee heard from CED on state disability employment initiatives and planned future presentations from the Lawrence Partnership for Transition to Employment and Veterans Affairs. The long-term services and supports subcommittee discussed MassHealth budget pressures, anticipated federal Medicaid changes, the personal care attendant working group, and an upcoming discussion on crisis standards of care. In commissioner announcements, members highlighted recent honors for several commissioners, updates on municipal digital accessibility grants, a June Medicaid summit, and other commission activities. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivers State of the State address 4/28/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But as we've seen in recent months and just today, the more generous your support system is, the more
  • There you go. recent months and just today, the more recent months and just today, the more generous<
  • Minnesota is a generous and Minnesota is a generous and compassionate<00:34:17.679><c> state</c><00:34
  • We are resilient.<00:39:09.840><c> We</c><00:39:10.000><c> are</c><00:39:10.160><c> generous.
  • We are generous. We are resilient. We are generous.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also provides the California Attorney General and individual voters with more tools to enforce
  • In 1978, Proposition 13, written by Republican Attorney General Evel Younger, failed to include in the
  • In 1996, Republican Attorney General Dan Lungren wrote the title and summary for Proposition 209, also
  • I think it's completely reasonable for this to stay with the Attorney General.
  • The arguments against it are that the Attorney General is elected. The legislative analyst is not.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related measures. SB 884 by Senator Umberg proposed expanding polling-place buffer zones, limiting certain law enforcement activity near polling sites, increasing ballot drop boxes and vote center access, and extending the vote-by-mail receipt deadline; supporters said it would protect voters from intimidation, while county election officials opposed it as operationally difficult and costly. The bill was amended in committee to allow county supervisors discretion over expanding the buffer zone and to permit law enforcement entry for crimes against persons or property. It was ultimately passed out of committee on a 4-1 vote after members’ roll calls were completed later in the day. SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes would expand California voting-rights protections by codifying and broadening anti-dilution and anti-suppression rules, adding preclearance for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to favor voting access; it drew strong support from civil rights and voting-rights groups, while one city raised concerns about effects on pending litigation. The committee advanced the bill to Judiciary on a 4-1 vote after later roll call completion. The committee also considered SB 900 by Senator McNerney, which would streamline political advertisement disclosures by shortening required disclaimer language, allowing standard abbreviations, and increasing the number of top funders disclosed on political mailers from three to five. Supporters from the outdoor advertising industry and campaign finance reform groups said the bill would preserve transparency while making disclosures more readable; it passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. In contrast, SB 1225 and its companion SCA 3 by Senator Niello would transfer responsibility for drafting ballot titles and summaries for initiatives and referenda from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Supporters argued this would improve neutrality and public trust, while opponents said the current elected Attorney General system is accountable and efficient; both measures were advanced on narrow votes after roll calls were completed later. Finally, SB 1360 by Senator Cervantes, part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 package, would expand language-access requirements for election materials by lowering the threshold for coverage, adding a petition process, and extending protections beyond current federal language categories. Voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups strongly supported the bill, while county election officials opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about the precinct-based determination model and implementation details. The committee passed SB 1360 to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote after the later roll call. The committee also approved a consent calendar of seven measures at the start of the hearing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill also provides the California Attorney General and individual voters with more tools to enforce
  • In 1978, Proposition 13, written by Republican Attorney General Evelle Younger, failed to include in
  • In 1996, Republican Attorney General Dan Lungren wrote the title and summary for Proposition 209, also
  • I think it’s completely reasonable for this to stay with the Attorney General.
  • The arguments against it are that the Attorney General is elected. The legislative analyst is not.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 13th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As you heard from our colleague, since 2015, Randy has served as the general manager of the Northern
  • As our colleague noted, since 2015, Randy has served as the general manager of the Northern California
  • Before joining NCPA, Randy served as the senior assistant general manager of the power system at the
  • Wildlife areas generate almost $6 million per year, both hunter fees and agricultural leases.
  • But those funds are not required to support the areas where they are generated.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Office of Inspector General 3/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • An independent office of the Inspector General is one tool we can use to both prevent and investigate
  • And three, evaluate the performance of agency inspectors general and recommend improvements as needed
  • </c> General may and shall investigate. General may and shall investigate.
  • So I think the age this office of independent inspector general should be on the enforcement and etc.
  • general general should<00:10:19.240><c> be</c> should be should be on<00:10:20.720><c> the</c><00:10
Keywords: 1183, house
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/10/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and members, House Bill 2156 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 2027
  • In a tight fiscal environment, we should be careful about adding new general fund spending when existing
  • Chair and members, House Bill 2056 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 2027
  • Chair and members, House Bill 2056 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 2027
  • Of next-generation energy resource development, but I'm happy to answer any questions.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 27 and March 3, 2026, then heard House Bill 2013, which would require ADEQ to submit an exceptional event demonstration to EPA when a wildfire on federally managed land affects Arizona air quality. The sponsor said the bill would help Arizona’s ozone/nonattainment situation by ensuring wildfire-related exceedances are excluded from official counts. Sierra Club opposed the mandate as duplicative and costly, and ADEQ said it was neutral but concerned about requiring submissions that may not meet EPA’s regulatory-significance standard and could take about 200 staff hours each. HB 2013 received a do-pass recommendation by a 5-3 vote. The committee also approved House Bill 2156, appropriating $250,000 to the Livestock Compensation Fund, after testimony from opponents raising transparency, conflict-of-interest, and funding concerns; supporters argued ranchers need help with depredation losses. HB 2156 passed 5-3. House Bill 2113, which would require RUCO to intervene in utility rate cases when a proposed residential rate increase is 100% or more, drew testimony from the sponsor about rural customers facing large increases and from RUCO saying it lacked the staff and budget to take on the added workload. The chair and sponsor discussed adding an appropriation or lowering the threshold, but no amendment was ready. Opponents argued the bill would divert RUCO from larger cases, while supporters emphasized protecting rural ratepayers. The committee gave HB 2113 a do-pass recommendation, 6-2. House Concurrent Memorial 2011, urging Congress to delist the Mexican gray wolf and return management to states and local authorities, was supported by the sponsor and ranching-focused testimony citing livestock losses, while opponents said the species remains endangered and recovery should stay science-based. HCM 2011 passed 5-3. The committee then considered House Bill 2026, which would let ADWR evaluate water availability for certain developments by looking only at the proposed source or sources, even if water is commingled in a delivery system. ADWR was neutral but warned that commingled systems make it difficult to track actual water use and could weaken groundwater safeguards; opponents said the bill could enable double counting or more pumping. HB 2026 received a do-pass recommendation, 5-3. House Bill 2056, which appropriates $100,000 for a feasibility study of brackish groundwater desalination sites, was supported by the sponsor as a way to explore additional water supplies; ADWR was neutral but said the study would be new for the agency and that brackish water is still regulated as groundwater. HB 2056 passed 5-3. House Bill 2098, modernizing Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority bonding and financing authority, drew support from Pinal County representatives and passed unanimously, 8-0. Finally, House Concurrent Resolution 2057, supporting a geothermal permitting roadmap and coordination among agencies, was backed by industry advocates as a way to unlock Arizona’s geothermal potential and also passed unanimously, 8-0.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/10/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and members, House Bill 2156 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 2027
  • In a tight fiscal environment, we should be careful about adding new general fund spending when existing
  • Chair and members, House Bill 2056 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 2027
  • We're estimated to have over 600 million acre-feet of brackish groundwater in storage, generally at depths
  • , the alignment of existing agency rules related to geothermal development, and innovative next-generation
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • My family has lived in the area for many generations.
  • Tribal teachings tell us to think about the seventh generation.
  • It prohibits the practice of force-feeding birds generally rather than just for the purposes of enlarging
  • of salmon recovery, which is a central function of this committee and the state of Washington in general
  • As I know, so many of these are generational farms.