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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- I have it on good authority that you were full of hot air back in college.
- <00:47:02.400><c> seven</c><00:47:02.720><c> congressional</c> congressional seven congressional congressional
- seven congressional districts. districts. districts.
- So you're saying are they going to get money from the water authorities now? >> No.
- </c> money from the water authorities now? money from the water authorities now?
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss.
Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted.
On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property.
The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
UMN Regent Candidate Forum - 02/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> start with the fifth congressional start with the fifth congressional district<00:53:19.799><c>
- We'll go to our fifth congressional district candidates now.
- We'll go to our fifth congressional district candidates now.
- And we'll start with the fifth congressional district candidates, Ellen Luger.
- We'll move now to the fifth congressional district candidates and Ellen Luger.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- advocacy on behalf of rural communities, agriculture, and hardworking families of California's first congressional
- In recent years, he was unanimously elected chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, one of the
- In fact, we learned that he had the most, or near the top, congressional addresses of any congressional
- House, a governor, a U.S. senator, and many congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle who wanted
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Jun 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- employees in New Mexico have access to insurance through 3 separate entities, including the Healthcare Authority
- Uh, but this is just a proposal right now, and it would take, uh, it would require congressional action
- Chairman, Representative Garrett, uh, the staff, the staff that staffs the congressional delegation do
- So, we do collaborate to some extent with, uh, the congressional delegation. Mr.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials May 29th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority and congressional minority staff in DC who both said every time PFOS comes up, everybody's saying
- And you gave us the authority to hold polluters accountable for discarded AFLF, and we plan to use it
- Per congressional Congress, uh, caps. What, what does DOE plan to do?
- That they have sole authority under Superfund law to both be the uh polluter as well as the as the the
- Do you have authority to take people, individuals? Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 18th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which authorized the United States military...
- Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which authorized the United States military to forcibly remove
- 145 Soldiers Medals, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 16 decorations from France and Italy, and in 2010 the Congressional
- And whereas in 1982, the Congressional Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians found
Summary:
The Senate opened by approving the previous day’s journal, receiving messages from the House, and referring newly introduced Senate Bill 6353 to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections. The chamber then moved to resolutions.
Senate Resolution 8687, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and recognizing Japanese American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists, was presented and adopted. Several senators spoke in support, describing the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans as a grave civil rights injustice and emphasizing remembrance, healing, and the need to prevent similar abuses in the future.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8688 honoring Washington’s dairy farms and dairy workers. Senators highlighted the industry’s economic importance, family farm traditions, and the hard work involved in dairy production, with some members sharing personal family and farming experiences. After adoption, the Senate welcomed representatives of the Washington State Dairy Council, Washington State Dairy Women’s Organization, and Dairy Ambassadors Apprentices to the gallery.
The Senate then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I ask unanimous consent that all petitions, resolutions, and memorials be read by number, author
- the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States, and Congress assembled, the congressional
- This resolution expresses support for Integra's permitting efforts and asks the President and our congressional
- President, I ask unanimous consent that all bills on first reading be read by number, author, and title
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:44:33.119><c> p</c> time the president and congressional p time the president and congressional
- ><c> compliance</c> Respect for its authority, compliance Respect for its authority, compliance with<
- So the Rail Authority is now on its sixth CEO.
- </c> authority to unilaterally declare war. authority to unilaterally declare war.
Bills:
HB4758
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask you to support the passage or consideration of H. 4262 and H. 4619 authorizing ranked choice voting
- It simply asks for the authority to use a voting method that ensures municipal leaders are elected with
- This home rule petition would authorize Boston voters to decide whether to adopt ranked-choice voting
- This whole rule petition would authorize Boston voters to decide whether to adopt ranked choice voting
- ever ranked-choice voting election in Maine, in the congressional district.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws
Keywords:
ranked choice voting, instant runoff voting, RCV, Bedford, municipal elections, town offices, local option, ballot question, election reform, plurality voting, multi-seat elections, single-seat elections, town clerk, tie-breaking, ballot tabulation, Boston elections, voter preference, local government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 1/21/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a congressional hearing last Friday, right, with over 25 congressional reps from our, uh, I know
- that our DFL congressional reps were there, right?
- We had a congressional hearing last Friday, right, with over 25 congressional reps from our, uh, I know
- that our DFL congressional reps were there, right?
- We had a congressional hearing last Friday, right, with over 25 congressional reps from our, uh, I know
Summary:
State Rep. Samakab Hussein and other Minnesota lawmakers held a press event focused on allegations of ICE misconduct in St. Paul and surrounding communities, using the case of Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, as the central example. Hussein and others said Ahmed was detained for two days, denied clear explanation and legal representation, and suffered trauma and injuries; Ahmed described being taken from a predominantly Somali neighborhood, called a racial slur, and physically restrained, while her father said the experience was unacceptable for any citizen or resident.
Several lawmakers, including Reps. María Isa Pérez-Vega, Mahmud Nur, Dave Pinto, and St. Paul City Council Member Anika Buouie, said they were drafting or supporting legislation and local responses to provide behavioral health, mental health, and emergency assistance for affected families and businesses. They also said they were hearing from teachers, faith leaders, and community members about fear, disrupted work and school attendance, and broader economic harm, and that St. Paul’s city council would pursue a letter to Gov. Walz seeking an eviction moratorium.
The speakers alleged that ICE actions were unlawful, racially targeted, and in some cases in violation of a recent federal court order limiting certain tactics. They urged people to document incidents, call 911, and use an attorney general portal to report constitutional-rights violations so data could be collected. No formal vote was taken at the event, but the lawmakers said they were working with county and state officials and referenced ongoing lawsuits and possible future court orders.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- advocacy on behalf of rural communities, agriculture, and hardworking families of California's First Congressional
- In recent years, he was unanimously elected chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, one of the
- In fact, we learned that he had the most, or near the top, congressional addresses of any congressional
- House, a governor, a U.S. senator, and many congressional colleagues on both sides of the aisle who wanted
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and dispensed with the reading of the previous day’s journal. Members handled routine procedural motions, including permission for guest seating and adjournment-in-memory remarks. A motion by Assemblymember Tangipa to suspend the rules so ACA 12, described as preventing double taxation on roads, could be taken up without reference to file failed on a roll call vote of 17 ayes to 46 noes.
The floor then featured several guest introductions and recognitions. Assemblymember Elhawary honored Los Angeles Trade Technical College on its centennial, highlighting its role in accessible education, workforce training, and reentry programs. Assemblymember Addis recognized Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime for Cal Poly’s 125th anniversary and its students and leadership. Assemblymember Haney welcomed representatives from Heel Palestine and six children from Gaza receiving medical care in California, describing the organization’s humanitarian work and the children’s resilience.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Members honored former Congressman Doug LaMalfa, emphasizing his long public service, rural advocacy, and work on agriculture, water, wildfire prevention, and local representation. The Assembly also remembered Alan Stewart Hammond IV for his civil rights and media policy work, and Rob and Michelle Reiner for their contributions to early childhood programs, equality, and public service. The House then adopted the adjournment motion and recessed until Thursday, February 5 at 9 a.m.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Jul 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- or hamper their authority because of that.
- to authorize and continue to authorize as viable domestic sheep in the Hells Canyon and the Payette
- support from our congressional delegation.
- We need to have take authorization through that 4D rule.
- But we wouldn't have to get the authorization.
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from University of Idaho representatives on the university’s land-grant mission and its role in federalism, followed by detailed overviews of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources. Speakers described the Morrill, Hatch, and Smith-Lever Acts, the university’s history, and examples of research, extension, and workforce training in agriculture, engineering, law, forestry, fire science, and youth programs such as 4-H. They highlighted facilities and programs including research stations, the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, the deep soil ecotron, the Wildland Fire Center, the experimental forest, and the policy analysis group, while also noting the impact of federal and state funding delays and cuts on staffing and research capacity.
Committee members asked about several current issues, including quagga mussels, screw worm, chronic wasting disease, and the effects of funding cuts. University officials said they were not actively researching some of those wildlife and livestock disease issues but were willing to help if capacity and funding allowed. They also said budget reductions had caused real losses, including layoffs and reduced programs, and that federal grant delays had disrupted research timelines. The committee also raised questions about conflicts of interest and university employees’ outside work; the university said it has annual conflict-of-interest and conflict-of-commitment training and review procedures.
The committee then heard from Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse and the Idaho Sheriffs Association on the federal 287(g) immigration partnership program. Hulse argued that participation should remain voluntary and locally controlled, describing the different 287(g) models, the training and liability concerns, and the distinction between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. He said Idaho agencies already cooperate with ICE in other ways and that mandatory participation could create staffing, legal, and community-trust problems. Members asked about costs, liability, detention standards, and whether deputies lose local control under task force arrangements; Hulse said the answer depends on the specific model and operation, and he emphasized the need for local discretion.
Later, the committee took testimony on the long-running bighorn sheep and domestic sheep conflict affecting western Idaho grazing allotments. Idaho Wool Growers representatives and affected ranchers described the history of state legislation, federal litigation, and the closure of grazing areas after bighorn sheep transplants, which they said cut livestock operations in half and caused major financial and personal hardship. They argued that the state and federal agencies had not lived up to assurances that permittees would be held harmless, and they urged continued attention to the issue. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/23/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, we want to put the bill in the shape that the author would like it.
- </c> state investigating authorities. Mr. state investigating authorities. Mr.
- </c> go back to the most needy congressional go back to the most needy congressional districts.<01:09
- </c><01:10:06.239><c> district</c> divide it up by congressional district divide it up by congressional
- Uh Senator congressional district.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representitives Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- entities, authority to attend meetings held by task force authority, 206.
- entities, authority to attend meetings held by task force authority, 206.
- Next bill by Representative Carrier: Class 6 injection well permitting; authorized governing authority
- than congressional based on congressional districts, 642.
- ; cooperative authority of the center, 821.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then received and processed multiple resignation notices and special-election proclamations for vacant seats. The chamber later recognized and swore in newly elected members Doyle Boudreaux, Reese Broussard, Chassity Verrett-Martinez, and Edwin Murray after no objections were raised to their qualifications. The House also appointed committees to notify the Senate and the governor that it was ready to conduct business for the 2026 regular session, and it adopted the proposed standing committee meeting schedule and referred prefiled bills to committee without objection.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the introduction and reading of a very large number of House bills and resolutions across many subject areas. Measures included the annual appropriations bill, a proposed constitutional convention, carbon dioxide sequestration and pipeline permitting, retirement-system changes, criminal justice and public safety proposals, education and workforce measures, local government and district creation bills, insurance and liability reforms, and numerous commemorative resolutions. Several prefiled bills were withdrawn, and many introduced measures were assigned to committees or allowed to lie over under the rules.
The House then entered a joint session with the Senate for the governor’s address. Governor Jeff Landry outlined his administration’s priorities and praised recent legislative actions on taxes, insurance reform, transportation, education, and fiscal discipline. He urged support for Amendment 3 on teacher pay and retirement, called for further workforce and health initiatives, defended insurance and transportation reforms, and pressed for judicial reform, especially in Orleans Parish, citing the death of Jacob Carter and failures in electronic monitoring as examples. He also promoted replacing the vehicle inspection sticker with a QR code system and highlighted economic growth, lower taxes, and infrastructure investments.
The joint session also included a presentation of the colors by the Louisiana National Guard and a Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony for Technical Sergeant Adam W. Brister, recognizing his 2018 rescue mission in Alaska. After the governor’s remarks and the military honor presentation, the joint session concluded and the House resumed introducing additional bills, continuing to file measures on topics such as health care, education, ethics, elections, local districts, and constitutional amendments.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas Taiwan's International Trade Administration and the Arizona Commerce Authority signed a memorandum
- and recognize that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not exclude Taiwan's international participation, nor authorize
- the PRC to represent Taiwan. ...nor authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan.
- Department of North American Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Director of the Congressional
- He previously spent 12 years posted in Washington, D.C., serving across congressional, political, and
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation recognizing and strengthening Arizona’s relationship with Taiwan. The proclamation highlighted Taiwan’s trade and economic ties to Arizona, bipartisan legislative support for Taiwan over many years, and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Members also welcomed Taiwanese diplomatic guests and noted plans for a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus and a future Taiwan consulate in Phoenix.
The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered a series of Senate bills. Among the measures advanced were SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, SB 1326, SB 1021, SB 1052, SB 1172, SB 1188, SB 1212, SB 1346, SB 1452, and SB 1494, with several amended. Topics included law enforcement tracking of homeless sex offenders, spousal maintenance, election/government accountability, hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, re-credentialing timelines, controlled substance scheduling, vaccine-related concerns, Access fraud prevention, transportation fixes, and protections against patient brokering. Some members raised objections to SB 1049, SB 1021, SB 1212, and SB 1346, citing fairness, separation of powers, public health, and budget concerns, but the bills still advanced.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House moved several bills to third reading and voted on them. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, while SB 1413 failed 2-48 after members argued it contained a significant change to moving-violation liability and restitution that had not been clearly reflected in the bill materials. The House later reconsidered the failed vote on SB 1413 and then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Aug 14th, 2025
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the overview of the Congressional Reconciliation Bill, and again, this is like, as I mentioned
- Right, and you can, the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation at the federal
- The Congressional website also has good information about the provision.
- A couple of reasons: House Bill 145, which gave the State Transportation Commission authority to bond
- Going back to 2003, the last time the Department of Transportation was authorized with bonding authority
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Leadership's Plans for Session / Online Sports Betting Testimony / November Budget Forecast Jan 14th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:47.680><c> position</c> campaign for a US Congressional position campaign for a US Congressional
- Authors of recent studies on the subject and experts on gambling addiction testified before the committee
- legalizing online sports betting this legalizing online sports betting this week<00:19:13.240><c> authors
- <c> recent</c><00:19:14.080><c> studies</c><00:19:14.440><c> on</c><00:19:14.640><c> the</c> week authors
- of recent studies on the week authors of recent studies on the subject<00:19:15.440><c> and</c><00:19
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- serving at the time of the change and they will be filing for those areas, much like the newly drawn congressional
- In other words, they drew the line for congressional districts to downtown Columbia.
- In other words, they drew the line for congressional districts to downtown Columbia.
- In other words, they drew the line for congressional districts to downtown Columbia.
- So election authorities are having to pay for lease agreements or rented space.
Summary:
The House Elections Budget Committee held a public hearing on several joint resolutions dealing with Missouri legislative term limits and chamber structure. Representatives Peggy McGaugh, Marty Joe Murray, Bruce Sassman, and Jeff Myers presented versions of HJR 104, 121, 122, 149, and related measures that would allow legislators to serve up to 16 total years in either chamber rather than being limited to eight years in one chamber and eight in the other. The sponsors argued the change would preserve institutional knowledge, reduce lobbyist influence, and let voters choose whether experienced members should continue serving. They also discussed leadership limits, with proposals to cap service as Speaker or President Pro Tem, and debated whether those limits should be consecutive or total terms. One proposal also would reduce the size of the House to 103 members, which Myers said would improve efficiency and avoid a senator controlling House members in a three-representative-per-Senate-district model.
Committee members raised concerns about self-serving motives, the optics of extending service, possible gaps when members run for the Senate with time left on their 16-year limit, and whether smaller or larger districts would weaken rural representation or shift power toward population centers. Some members supported the concept as a way to preserve expertise and reduce the influence of lobbyists, while others argued the public may view the change skeptically, especially given the original 1992 term-limit vote. Myers defended the smaller House proposal as a way to lower costs, reduce staff redundancy, and improve legislative effectiveness, while opponents questioned whether the fiscal savings would offset the need for more staff and whether the change would actually solve the problems described.
Public testimony was split. An opponent argued Missouri voters should not be asked to revisit a decision they made on term limits, said the General Assembly should not be trying to overturn the public’s earlier choice, and urged rejection of all the resolutions. He also criticized lobbyist influence and cited past corruption cases to argue for keeping strict term limits. After testimony concluded, the committee moved into executive session and passed House Bill 3146 by a vote of 10-2. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, our next author is present: Assembly Member Berman, here to present AB 2448.
- She's a joint author, and it's building upon her bill from a couple of years ago.
- Thank you to the author for authoring this bill.
- We're going to take a brief recess while we await the arrival of our final author.
- To recess momentarily while we wait for our final author. All right.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We do not know why the author<00:17:45.520><c> of</c><00:17:45.679><c> this</c><00:17:45.840><c> bill
- of this bill in the Senate seeks author of this bill in the Senate seeks to<00:17:47.200><c> remove<
- And so, yes, the governor would have seven for congressional districts, one at large.
- </c><00:22:37.440><c> districts</c> >> seven for congressional districts >> seven for congressional
- . the media and some federal authorities.
Bills:
SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25 , SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner