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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 48 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
- Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
- Resolutions filed by Representative Peisch of Wellesley honoring Curtis Sanislaw Keene on achieving the
- Thomas Charles Kickham on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America; resolutions filed by
- Resolutions filed by Representative Worrell of Boston and other members of the House celebrating Bishop-elect
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted a series of congratulatory and honorary resolutions, including multiple Eagle Scout recognitions and a resolution celebrating Bishop-elect Eagle Boudicke E. Azidi, Jr., after suspending the rules. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition to create a Veteran Suicide Mortality Review and Prevention Council within the Executive Office of Veterans Services.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported several local bills for consideration, including measures on transparency in municipal health insurance, a means-tested senior property tax exemption for Reading, changes related to a mayoral vacancy and residency requirements in Holyoke, and a Linfield appropriation from the Gulf Enterprise Fund. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered these bills to a third reading. It then passed to enact House No. 4234, allowing retired police officers to serve as special police officers in Fairhaven, and passed to engross House Nos. 4186 and 4890, concerning Egertown’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Quincy public safety personnel’s pre-employment physical exam records.
The House also observed a moment of silent tribute for James McCauley, a former Newburyport city councilor and public servant. Finally, it adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to meet next Tuesday in an informal session.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we will begin with the first bill, which is in file order: File Item 1, SB 866 by Senator
- We're in file item number seven, SB 1383.
- We're in file item number seven, SB 1383. We'll Thank you very much.
- File item 5, SB 1322, and file item 6, SB 1122. Senators Gonzalez, Bodia.
- From the top on the consent calendar, which consists of file item 5, SB 1322 Richardson, and file item
Committee:
Senate Housing
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll be hearing bills on the agenda in file order.
- published file order.
- It's file order number nine.
- order at the top of the file.
- We'll start with file item 18, SB 1177. Chair's bills. We'll start with file item 18, SB 1177.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on local transportation funding, roadway safety, e-bike regulation, veterans’ parking access, high-speed rail reporting, autonomous vehicle oversight, and wildlife-vehicle collision planning. SB 1408 would authorize Contra Costa County to place a countywide transportation sales tax measure on the ballot; supporters said it would continue funding highways, transit, bike/pedestrian projects, and paratransit, while CalTax opposed it over affordability and tax burden concerns. SB 990 would allow targeted Caltrans business-logo signage for Ridgecrest along Highway 395; supporters framed it as a rural safety and economic access measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1167 would tighten consumer protections by clarifying what qualifies as a legal e-bike and requiring clearer labeling and disclosures; supporters included bicycle advocates, medical groups, local governments, and auto clubs, while no opposition testified. SB 1034 would make it easier for disabled veterans rated permanent and total by the VA to obtain disabled parking placards, with strong support from veterans’ organizations and no opposition. SB 1177 would require the High-Speed Rail Project Update report to continue including additional information on revenue options, timelines, and international comparisons; the City of Burbank opposed, while the sponsor argued the bill preserves a historical record and transparency. SB 1246 would impose new remote-operations, response-time, and manual override requirements on autonomous vehicles; first responders and labor groups supported it, industry and business groups opposed it as duplicative of recently enacted law and DMV rules, and the committee discussed possible amendments and coordination issues. The committee also considered SB 1279, which would extend Long Beach’s speed camera pilot to Pacific Coast Highway; supporters cited fatal crash data and pedestrian safety, while the CHP association moved from opposition to neutral after discussions. The committee then took up SB 1250, a planning bill to integrate wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation into transportation planning, with the author emphasizing targeted crossings and fencing at known hotspots. Several consent items were approved on a 10-0 vote, and SB 1246 was reported out 7-2, while other bills were held on call pending quorum or later action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 30th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are beginning with Senate bills without reference to file.
- Okay, without reference to file, Senate Bill 140, presented...
- I'm going to pass and retain on file items 4, 5, 6, 7. That brings us to file item number 8.
- That gets us to the Assembly third reading file. We will pass and retain on file items 10, 11, 12.
- Okay, we are going to pass and retain on file Okay, we are going to pass and retain on file item number
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file.
The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended.
The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression Jun 21st, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of my Senate and representative colleagues know this, that we began the year this year with filing
- For those of you that are not in the building, thousands of bills I've filed every year.
- But RepCon had been filing that legislation for, I don't even know how many years, actually.
- Decker and I have filed to build this session for exactly, for precisely that.
- I've placed in the chat filing guidance for carriers related to the maternal health bill.
Summary:
The Ellen Story Commission for Postpartum Depression held its spring meeting with a large turnout, beginning with roll call and a review of the agenda. Co-chairs Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid and Senator Liz Miranda highlighted progress from the recently enacted maternal health omnibus law and the Moms Matter Act, including creation of a midwifery board, expansion of out-of-hospital birth options, doula services, lactation support, MassHealth coverage changes, and a trust fund for community-based behavioral health and substance use grants. Members also discussed implementation of the new law, the commission’s annual report, and the need to continue supporting birth centers and perinatal mental health services.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on commission membership and vacancies. Commissioners discussed whether to remain on the body, the need to fill several open seats, and whether the commission’s statutory composition should be updated to better reflect current practice and expertise. Members suggested adding more clinicians working directly with perinatal families, infant mental health experts, and a representative from PSI of Massachusetts, while also noting the value of having regulators and professional society representatives at the table. Several participants said any changes to membership would likely require legislation, and the co-chairs said they would explore options and possibly circulate a flyer or other invitation process for nominations.
The commission also discussed meeting structure and future planning. Members generally supported moving to quarterly virtual meetings, with a preference for a 4 p.m. start time, and some suggested one annual in-person gathering. The group agreed to postpone the usual May Advocacy Day because the Great Hall was unavailable and instead aim for a fall event, with volunteers stepping forward to help plan it. Commissioners raised top-of-mind issues including postpartum depression screening reimbursement, care for people after miscarriage or abortion, access for undocumented pregnant people, and the impact of federal cuts. The meeting ended with agreement to crowdsource legislative priorities for the next quarter, consider future presentations from outside organizations, and send updates between meetings, followed by a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- third reading file, file items seven through ten.
- File item number seven, we're going to pass and retain.
- We're going to pass and retain on file items 9 and 10.
- That brings us to the Senate Third Reading File.
- We're going to pass and retain on file items 11 through 13.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, Monday, 9 a.m., file your amendments.
- Same as last year time you mean for the filing of the amendments? Yes.
- Pre-filing requirement.
- A, the bill's author may file after the time period prescribed by Section 2.
- Like I said, I really appreciate Representative Myers filing this bill.
Bills:
HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135 , HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392
Keywords:
constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety committee approves HF128 2/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill on the agenda is House File 128. Chair Ric, I believe that is your bill.
- So what it does exactly is House File 128 will increase the penalties to be the same as criminal sexual
- </c><00:01:46.320><c> 128</c> what it does exactly is house file 128 what it does exactly is house file
- I'm very pleased to provide some technical assistance today for House File 128, and I really want to
- 128 is laid over for you house file 128 is laid over for possible<00:09:50.320><c> inclusion</c>
Summary:
House File 128 was heard and then laid over for possible inclusion in the committee omnibus. The bill, authored by Representative Ric, would raise penalties for prostituting a minor so they align with existing criminal sexual conduct penalties: from 20 to 30 years for victims under 14, from 10 to 15 years for ages 14 to 16, and from 5 to 10 years for ages 16 to 18. The author said the bill addresses a statutory mismatch that makes prostitution of a minor carry a lower penalty than some sexual conduct offenses, and noted it was part of a broader, ongoing effort to reform criminal sexual conduct laws.
Caroline Palmer of the Minnesota Department of Health provided technical assistance and described the harms of child sexual exploitation, including trafficking, survival sex, coercion, and long-term physical and mental health consequences. She said children are exploited in many settings, including online, and that vulnerability factors such as housing instability, abuse, disability, and lack of support increase risk. She also cited research showing buyers of trafficked minor girls often came from varied backgrounds, and emphasized that victims can face lasting trauma and collateral consequences in education, employment, housing, and the justice system.
Members asked about the administration’s position, and Palmer clarified she was there only to provide technical assistance, not to represent a formal endorsement. Representative Mher noted that current law may already allow criminal sexual conduct charges in some cases involving very young victims, suggesting other tools remain available. Representative Pinto said he understood the policy concern but wanted to examine the bill’s structure and penalty levels further. No amendments or votes were taken, and the bill was simply laid over.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to move on to file item while we have everybody. File item number two.
- It's file number 9, SB... Chairwoman's next bill is file number nine, SB 1284. Thank you, Mr.
- Okay, we are going to start then with file item number one. File item 1. File item 1.
- Okay, we are going to start then with file item number one. File item 1. File item 1. SB.
- And file item number 9, SB 1284.
Summary:
The committee heard SB 921, which would create a tax credit to help agricultural employers offset overtime premium costs for farmworkers. Senator Grove and supporters, including farmworkers, the California Farm Bureau, and agricultural groups, argued the bill would restore lost hours and take-home pay after California’s agricultural overtime law reduced schedules. Opponents, including the California Federation of Labor Unions and CRLA Foundation, argued the proposal would subsidize employers with taxpayer dollars and undermine the principle that employers should pay overtime themselves. The bill was held in subcommittee until more members arrived.
The committee then took up SB 1083, a cleanup bill to the prior year’s school employee misconduct database law. The author and supporters said it would add due process protections for classified school employees, require an administrative law judge review before placement in the database, and improve notice and vetting rules for contractors and non-permanent staff. School employer groups and other opponents warned the bill could slow investigations and weaken child-safety protections. The committee approved the bill 3-0 and sent it to Senate Appropriations.
Members also considered SB 1089, which would require CalPERS health plans to cover GLP-1 medications and expand access through CalRX for chronic weight management and related health conditions. The author and supporters, including the American Diabetes Association and medical groups, said the drugs can prevent diabetes and improve health outcomes but remain unaffordable for many. Pharma representatives expressed concerns about the bill as drafted but said they were open to continued discussions. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar 4-0.
Later, the committee heard SB 954, which would narrow and add guardrails to last year’s CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, including environmental review near disadvantaged communities and labor standards such as prevailing wage and skilled-and-trained workforce requirements. Labor, environmental, and community groups supported the bill as a cleanup of an overly broad exemption, while business and manufacturing groups opposed it, warning it would discourage investment and worsen California’s competitiveness. The bill passed 3-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1299, a fire sprinkler fitter certification bill, was heard and passed 3-0 to Appropriations with support from the sprinkler fitters and building trades and no recorded opposition.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> you for the time to present House File you for the time to present House File 2581.<00:01:28.720
- ><c> 3732</c> members, uh House File 3732 members, uh House File 3732 uh<00:30:49.360><c> is</c><00:30
- </c><00:42:14.240><c> 3731</c> motion that House File 3731 motion that House File 3731 um<00:42:16.400
- </c> basically by the time somebody filed basically by the time somebody filed that<01:06:48.960><c>
- The they they want to file a complaint.
Keywords:
unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183
Summary:
The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill.
The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers.
Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we're going to hear Senate File 4505, a presentation on compensatory aid, and then Senate File
- Before you is Senate File 4505.
- </c> aid, and then Senate file 4368. aid, and then Senate file 4368.
- </c> File 4368. File 4368.
- </c> ask for your support on Senate File ask for your support on Senate File 4368.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> going around to committees um house file going around to committees um house file one<00:04:39.240
- </c><01:02:58.680><c> 779</c> come up and I'll take house file 779 come up and I'll take house file 779
- </c> moves house file moves house file 779<01:03:55.799><c> before</c><01:03:56.079><c> the</c><01:03
- I know we... share some thoughts on house file 779 share some thoughts on house file 779 and<01:13:32.360
- </c> legislative proposals like house file legislative proposals like house file 779<01:14:16.520><c>
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The secretary will read the files.
- Senate file numbers Senate file numbers.
- The secretary will read the House file numbers. House file number 3379.
- House file 3378 be withdrawn from the House file 3378 be withdrawn from the Committee<00:14:33.839><c
- </c> give the House File its second reading. give the House File its second reading.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/26/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate file 2900 is laid over. Mchuan. Senate file 2900 is laid over.
- </c><00:39:23.280><c> 1393</c> Senator uh Klene that Senate File 1393 Senator uh Klene that Senate File
- That's Senate File 2855. I'm agenda. That's Senate File 2855.
- I present to you Senate File 2855.
- Senator Mchuan that Senate File 2855, a motion of Senator Friends, that Senate File 2855 pass and be
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- For the opportunity and honor to present Senate File 2148.
- </c> present um Senate file present um Senate file well<01:03:56.680><c> I'll</c><01:03:56.760><c> leave
- </c> eight two to send a file eight two to send a file 292<01:04:58.880><c> coming</c> around<01:05:06.319
- He offered the A2 amendment to Senate File 396.
- </c> words and we will uh now lay Senate file words and we will uh now lay Senate file 176<01:38:00.560
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/19/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, first up, we have Senate File 4379.
- </c><00:41:48.200><c> 2565,</c> Uh next up, we have Senate File 2565, Uh next up, we have Senate File
- </c> seeing no further discussion Senate file seeing no further discussion Senate file 2565 2565 2565
- Senate File 3593 as amended is referred to Rules. moves Senate File 3593 moves Senate File 3593 as<01
- </c> uh Senate File 3593. uh Senate File 3593.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 2146 is the bill I just talked about.
- </c> to testify in support of house file to testify in support of house file 2441<01:14:09.840><c> um
- </c> Bill uh and and uh so that is house file Bill uh and and uh so that is house file 2565<01:41:18.000
- </c> Berg renews her motion on the house file Berg renews her motion on the house file 2565<01:44:57.239
- </c><01:47:11.520><c> 1506</c> opportunity to um move house file 1506 opportunity to um move house file
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/28/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we are here for one agenda item, and that is on Senate File 1393.
- Seeing none, um Senator Klein, would you be willing to move Senate File 1393 as amended be recommended
- Senator Matthews moves that Senate File 1393 as amended be recommended to pass and sent to the floor
- 1393 as amended be Senate File 1393 as amended be recommended<00:01:37.439><c> to</c><00:01:37.600><
- moves that Senate File 1393 as amended<00:01:46.960><c> be</c><00:01:47.119><c> recommended</c><00:01
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor's message numbers 719 and 720 withdraw nominations to the School Facilities Authority, file
- Referrals and re-referrals are made in accordance with the supplemental orders of the day that may be filed
- 720 withdraw nominations to the school facilities<00:02:12.800><c> Authority</c><00:02:13.640><c> file
- c><00:02:14.640><c> on</c><00:02:14.879><c> page</c><00:02:15.120><c> two</c> facilities Authority file
- </c> third reading in the Senate file third reading in the Senate file referrals<00:02:25.840><c> and
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1153, that's file item four, folks. Welcome. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
- SB 1153, that's file item four, folks. Welcome. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
- File item 2, S.B. 1001. Senator Allen. File item 2, SB 1001, Allen, Ashby, Perez: aye. Perez: aye.
- All right, file item 2, SB 1001, Archiletta. File item 2, SB 1001, Archiletta. Senators Allen: aye.
- File item 4, SB 1153, Caballero. Senators Allen: aye. Allen, aye. Ashby.
Committee:
Senate Emergency Management
Summary:
The Senate Emergency Management Committee held its first meeting and adopted committee rules for the 2025-26 session. The committee heard SB 1001, which would require the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to issue identification cards for essential utility workers so they can more easily access evacuation zones during emergencies. The author and supporters, including Rowland Water District and the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority, said the bill was prompted by delays during the Eaton Fire, when utility crews in marked vehicles were denied access despite having authorization. Members generally supported the bill as a practical way to improve coordination between utilities, law enforcement, and incident command during disasters. The bill was voted out on a do-pass motion to the Senate Public Safety Committee.
The committee also heard SB 1153, which would require urban retail water suppliers in high-risk areas to include wildfire-specific procedures in emergency response plans and make findings clarifying the role and limits of public water systems during wildfires. The author and witnesses from water agencies argued that public water systems are not designed to function as wildfire suppression systems and that the bill would improve planning while addressing growing liability exposure after major fires. Senator Perez raised concerns about balancing liability reform with accountability and the need for future infrastructure hardening, and the Vice Chair emphasized that the bill should not create a hollow safe harbor. The author accepted committee amendments clarifying that negligence liability remains intact, and the bill was moved out as amended to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.
A consent item, SB 870, was also approved. After roll calls were completed and absent members later voted, all three measures passed the committee 8-0. SB 1020 was pulled from the hearing for a future date.