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California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 8th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bills with a revenue impact of more than $150,000 will be automatically referred to our suspense file
  • I think that in the interest of fairness and the original intent of Prop 19, the concept of the one-year
  • Chair, members, Jean Hurst, here today on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz, as well as the County of
  • However, because of the additional urgency clause, we would have to, by the Rules Committee, adopt the
  • The profound contributions of Black Angelenos to the city of Los Angeles and the state of California.
Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee heard several bills, mostly related to Proposition 19, voluntary tax checkoffs, and local tax authority. SB 288 would clarify that the one-year residency and exemption deadline for inherited homes held in probate begins when legal ownership is established; it received support from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and others, no opposition, and was referred to suspense. SB 974 would explicitly include special needs trusts in Prop. 19-related inheritance rules; it had support from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and passed 5-0 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 575, which would restore the Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund for voluntary tax return donations to sea otter conservation. Supporters cited sea otter recovery, research, and habitat protection needs; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 999 would delay the Franchise Tax Board’s annual report on the health care individual mandate from March 1 to June 1 to allow more complete data; Health Access California supported it, and it passed 5-1 to Appropriations. SB 762 would authorize certain cities and counties, including Hercules, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, to seek voter approval for local transaction and use taxes to address budget pressures, public safety, infrastructure, and safety-net service cuts. Local officials, labor groups, and health advocates supported it, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association opposed it; the committee adopted the urgency clause and then passed the bill to Local Government with urgency, with some no votes. SB 1073 would create a voluntary tax contribution fund to support the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District; arts advocates and community supporters backed it, and the bill passed unanimously to the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee as amended.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 33 Apr 8th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Roy of Franklin now moves suspension of the rules.
  • Meridian of Grafton now moves suspension of the rules.
  • Rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Mikeowitz of Boston moves suspension of the rules.
  • Roy of Franklin moves suspension of Rule 47 to take up House 4799.
Summary: The House opened with ceremonial activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of several student athletic teams and guests, then took up a series of routine matters. Members adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary, suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning lease authorization for Eastern Mountain State Forests, and enacted several bills, including measures related to the Sandwich town charter and Springfield tax relief. The House also passed a bill authorizing charity alcohol auctions after adopting a substitute amendment, and passed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant. The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2581, amended and retitled as an act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Supporters described the bill as a response to classroom distraction, bullying, and mental health harms associated with cell phones and social media, and said it would require bell-to-bell restrictions on personal devices in schools, provide guidance and a model policy for districts, and limit social media access for children under 14 while requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Several members cited educator testimony, school district practices, and concerns about anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and online predators. Opponents and amendment sponsors argued for more local flexibility and warned about implementation costs, but amendments seeking to preserve district-specific policies or prohibit unfunded mandates were rejected. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill by roll call, then passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 129-25. Earlier, the House also accepted a conference committee report on legislation modernizing cannabis laws by a vote of 155-0, after debate focused on restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission, expanding licensing and ownership rules, and addressing equity and social justice provisions. The chamber recessed several times, briefly lost quorum during proceedings, and adjourned to meet again in informal session the following day.
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 57 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The rules are suspended. Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Question now is on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Moran of Boston moved suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; all those opposed, nay.
  • Michlewitz of Boston moves suspension of the rules.
  • Jones of North Reading moves suspension of Rule 7A, the rules, in order that the matter may be considered
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed several student and community guests, including ambassadors from Robinson Middle School in Lowell, visitors honoring the Gaudet family and Patricia Rappucci, Scottish visitors celebrating Scotland’s World Cup appearance, Top-Notch Scholars students from Lawrence, and the King Philip Regional High School baseball team after its first state championship. The chamber also adopted several routine resolutions and orders, including extending the reporting deadline for the Health Care Financing Committee and suspending Joint Rule 12 for a condominium-related petition. The House then rejected concurrence with the Senate on the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and instead voted to appoint a committee of conference. The major policy action was on Senate Bill 3064, the Mass Ready Act, a large climate resilience and environmental bond bill. Members speaking in support emphasized flood protection, clean water, PFAS remediation, municipal vulnerability preparedness, coastal resilience, parks, trails, housing, and agricultural and food-system investments. The bill was described as authorizing roughly $3.8 billion in general obligation bonds, with discussion of specific funding for the Clean Water Trust, PFAS remediation, coastal infrastructure, biodiversity, healthy homes, and farmland preservation. A consolidated amendment was adopted, and after debate the House passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote. The House also took up the conference report on H. 5511, the early literacy and teacher preparation bill. Supporters said the measure would require evidence-based reading instruction, move away from three-cueing approaches, support educator training and apprenticeships, and improve student literacy outcomes statewide. The conference report was accepted on a roll call vote of 152-0. Later, the House considered amendments to the Mass Ready Act, including one proposal to increase PFAS remediation funding that was ultimately withdrawn, and adopted another consolidated amendment before passing the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 151-0. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned to an informal session.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/20/25 - Part 4

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, we are on the suspension of the rules for Senate File 856.
  • I want to remind you that the order of business that we are on is the suspension of rules for Senate
  • The order of business that we are on is suspension of the rules for Senate File 856.
  • </c><00:50:03.200><c> File</c> suspension of the rules for Senate File suspension of the rules for Senate
  • Representative Uim, we are on suspension of the rules for Senate File 856.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 9 Jan 28th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Galvin of Arlington moved suspension of the rules.
  • Hamilton of Methuen moved suspension of the rules.
  • Hamilton and the Thorn moved suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Decker of Cambridge moved suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Decker of Cambridge moved suspension of the rules.
Summary: The House convened for a floor session that began with routine actions, including suspension of the rules and adoption of several committee-reported resolutions and orders. Members adopted a congratulatory resolution for Yolanda Kruger’s 100th birthday and approved orders extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadlines on House documents 4984 and 4988. The chamber also moved through a number of local bills, including measures authorizing additional alcohol licenses for Hudson and Cohasset and a charter amendment for Plymouth, all of which were passed to be engrossed. The House then took up several major bills on third reading. House 3417, designating Domestic Workers’ Rights Day, was debated at length by Representative Sousa, who described domestic workers as essential but often invisible workers and argued the designation would raise awareness of existing protections and help prevent exploitation. The bill passed to be engrossed on a roll call vote of 156-0. The House also passed House 4992, authorizing Barnstable County and the town of Bourne to convey land, and House 4994, the “Paths Act,” which would require a phased-in apprenticeship participation standard on large public construction projects and establish a commission to study apprenticeship issues. Supporters emphasized workforce development, union apprenticeship pathways, and long-term economic opportunity. Another major measure, House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts Act, would require automated external defibrillators and trained personnel at sporting facilities and events. Representative Decker described the bill as a response to the death of a young athlete from sudden cardiac arrest and said it would close a safety gap outside schools. Representative Frost offered amendments to create a state fund to help communities pay for AEDs and to allow exemptions for remote locations without permanent power, but both amendments were rejected on roll call votes. The bill itself later passed to be engrossed by roll call, and the House also enacted a Hingham land-use bill allowing municipal property to be used for a center for active living. The session included several recesses, introductions of visitors and constituents, and ended with the House adjourning to meet the next day at 11 a.m.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 9 Jan 28th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Garballey of Arlington moves suspension of the rules.
  • Hamilton of Methuen moves suspension of the rules.
  • Hamilton and the Thorn move suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Decker of Cambridge moved suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Decker of Cambridge moved suspension of the rules.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Workforce Development Fund subcommittee 3/23/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> We are on discussion on the suspension of rules for House File 3843.
  • :13:35.600><c> of</c><00:13:35.760><c> rules</c><00:13:36.000><c> for</c> discussing the suspension of
  • rules for discussing the suspension of rules for House<00:13:36.560><c> File</c><00:13:37.440><c> 3843
  • <00:19:23.600><c> an</c><00:19:23.840><c> urgency</c> suspension of the rules and an urgency suspension
  • I suppose this is bringing a suspension of the rules. So slightly different.
Summary: The House debated a motion to suspend the rules so House File 3843 could be recalled from committee and given second and third readings for final passage. The bill, carried by Representative Baker and supported by Representative Niska, would create a subcommittee of the governor’s workforce development board to vet nonprofit and other applicants for workforce development dollars, with the legislature retaining final authority. Supporters argued the proposal would add an extra layer of scrutiny, reduce fraud risk, and help prevent problems like those highlighted in recent reporting and past nonprofit funding scandals. Supporters repeatedly tied the bill to concerns about fraud in state grantmaking, citing the Feeding Our Future scandal and other nonprofit cases as examples of why more oversight is needed. Representative Baker said the committee process can be overwhelmed by many direct-appropriation requests at the end of session, and that a board-based vetting process would help identify red flags. Representative Enen and Representative Schultz also backed the motion, saying the bill would improve accountability and protect taxpayer dollars. Representative Pinto opposed the urgency motion, saying he supports moving toward more competitive grants but not adding another layer of bureaucracy without a fiscal note or fuller committee process. He argued the bill would not do what supporters claimed and that the legislature already makes funding decisions. After debate, the House took a roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules. The motion failed by one vote, 67 yeas to 66 nays.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee May 5th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Instead, the bill will be referred to the suspense file, which will be taken up as the second part of
  • Instead, the bill will be referred to the suspense file, which will be taken up as the second part of
  • In addition to the bills referred to suspense during the regularly ordered portion of the hearing, the
  • Instead, the bill will be referred to the suspense file, which will be taken up as the second part of
  • business portion of this hearing, we will now take up bills on the suspense file and file item order
Summary: The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee met with a delayed start while waiting for quorum, then heard several bills before moving to the suspense file. AB 564 by Assemblymember Haney would freeze the planned cannabis excise tax increase at 15% rather than allow it to rise to 25%; supporters argued the legal cannabis industry is struggling against the illicit market and high taxes, while opponents said the measure would reduce funding for children, youth programs, environmental restoration, and enforcement promised under Prop. 64. The bill was sent to suspense during regular order and later approved out of suspense on a 6-0 vote with amendments, including a five-year sunset and a reduced rate. AB 1265, also by Haney, would extend and expand the state historic tax credit to encourage rehabilitation of vacant historic buildings for housing and mixed-use projects; preservation and housing advocates supported it, and it was also sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately. The committee then heard AB 1377 by Assemblymember McKenna, which would require studios seeking optional diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility film tax credits to complete the plans they submit to the California Film Commission. Labor supporters said studios should do more than make good-faith efforts, and the bill passed 5-1 to Appropriations. AB 1416 by Vice Chair Ta would clarify disaster-related property tax deferrals for homeowners who have requested installment plans, and it passed 7-0 to the Assembly Floor. Afterward, the chair gave a general warning that the bills on suspense represented large revenue losses and emphasized the committee’s need to weigh tax expenditures against other state priorities. On the suspense file, the committee approved AB 27, AB 53, AB 97, AB 231, AB 232, AB 429, AB 613, AB 984, and AB 1485, mostly on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while AB 547 passed 5-1. Several other bills, including AB 386, AB 389, AB 490, AB 6991, AB 814, AB 1057, AB 1219, AB 1282, AB 1354, AB 1431, AB 1435, and AB 1481, were held in committee. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the suspense-file actions.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 14 Feb 11th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Willett of Westport moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Michaelis of Boston moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Jones of North Reading moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor? Mr.
  • Jones of North Reading moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye. The ayes have it.
  • Gordon of Bedford moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
Summary: The House first suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition naming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse to the Judiciary Committee. It then took up two Ways and Means bills on election integrity: House Bill 76, renamed House Bill 5093, to protect against election misinformation, and House Bill 846, renamed House Bill 5094, to enhance disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising. Supporters said both bills were a response to AI-generated deepfakes and misleading election content, emphasizing transparency, disclosure, and protection of voters without banning political speech. Opponents argued the measures could be overbroad and raise First Amendment concerns, especially for smaller campaigns and organizations. House Bill 5094 was amended to exempt certain broadcasters and streaming services when paid to air materially deceptive election-related communications, and a separate amendment to move Massachusetts primaries earlier was rejected 131-25. Another amendment narrowing the bill’s scope was also defeated 145-12. After debate, House Bill 5094 passed to be engrossed by a vote of 153-3. House Bill 5093, which prohibits deceptive AI use in the 90 days before an election, also passed to be engrossed after debate and the defeat of amendments. The House also passed several engrossed local bills to enact: a Rockland charter amendment, a Williamstown senior property tax exemption measure, and a Rochester bill allowing continued employment of Fire Chief Scott Royal. Later, the House rejected Senate amendments on a teacher preparation and student literacy bill, declined concurrence, and appointed a conference committee. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Quincy public servant Arthur Tobin before adjourning until the next day at 11 a.m.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 14 Feb 11th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Willett of Westport moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Michael Sebastian moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Michaelis of Boston moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Jones of North Reading moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor... Mr.
  • Jones of North Reading moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye. The ayes have it.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 49 May 26th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jones of Redding— Mr. Jones of Redding moved suspension of the rules.
  • It comes from the Senate with the endorsement that it has been referred under suspension of joint rule
  • Garballey of Arlington moved suspension of the rules.
  • It comes from the Senate with the endorsement that it has been referred under suspension of Joint Rule
  • Murray of Milton— Mr. Murray of Milton moved suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye.
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed a fourth grade class from Howard Manning School in Middleton, along with other guests. The chamber then adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including honors for Girl Scouts and Eagle Scout Gold Award recipients and the Worcester Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club on its 150th anniversary. The House also concurred in a Senate petition concerning fines for motorboat operators engaged in wake surfing near shorelines, referring it to the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Members suspended rules to advance several local matters, including a petition by Representative Fiola to authorize municipalities to opt into a temporary pilot program extending liquor license hours and allowing public consumption in designated districts; that matter was referred to the Committee on Equity. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee recommended and the House ordered to third reading several local bills involving additional alcohol licenses in Berkley and Bolton, municipal charge liens in Newton, and a land transfer in Marion. The House then adopted the emergency preamble and passed House No. 5375, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 3929, which changes the minimum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer in Worcester. The chamber adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11 a.m., observed a moment of silent tribute for Charles “Charlie” Van Dini of Plymouth, and then adjourned.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 55 Jun 11th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Donato of Medford moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • Scanlon of North Andover moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • The rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Barber of Somerville moves suspension of Rule 7A. Local approval received. Ms.
  • Barber of Somerville moves suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. It adopted a resolution designating August 8 and 9, 2026, as a sales tax holiday, concurred with the Senate on a joint petition establishing a sick leave bank for Edward Suber of the Department of Youth Services, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for two other petitions: one concerning health care worker platforms and another allowing Adams Fire District firefighters to serve past age 65. The House also welcomed visiting students from Amvet Boulevard Elementary School and guests of other members. The House then considered a series of bills recommended by the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee, including sick leave banks for Shannon Manning and Stephanie Rivera and House Bill 4443 on the maximum age for original appointment as a firefighter or police officer. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered those bills to a third reading. It also enacted H. 5392, authorizing North Attleboro to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Later, the House passed several bills to be engrossed: Senate Bill 2574 providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former Boston firefighter, Senate Bill 2967 concerning ownership and maintenance of Town Line Brook and Lindenbrook culverts and dams, House Bill 4716 amending the Pittsfield city charter, and House Bill 5358 authorizing Newton to place municipal charge liens on property for unpaid local charges, fees, or fines. The chamber also observed a moment of silent tribute for Michael P. Higgins of Woburn, adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m., and adjourned to that time in informal session.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 28th, 2025

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to our committee rules, bills with a fiscal impact of greater than $150,000, whether that is
  • that are heard and moved into the suspense file during the first portion of today's hearing.
  • We fully favor strengthening these rules, but feel this is very different from the question of integration
  • The highest tax rates, intrusive regulations, they're always siding with a variety of rules to increase
  • I kind of know where the vote's going to go when we do take this up on the suspense file.
Committee: House Revenue and Taxation
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met first as a subcommittee and then took up several bills, with the chair explaining that measures with large fiscal impacts would be held on suspense and that tax levy bills would return at a later hearing. AB 761 (Addis) would let the Monterey-Salinas Transit District place a local sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction; supporters said it would help preserve transit services for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities, while one member objected to making it easier to raise regressive sales taxes. The bill was voted out 5-2 after a call of absent members. AB 1253 (Schultz), which would clarify property tax treatment for wildfire reconstruction done under emergency permits, received support from the California Assessors Association but was sent to suspense. AB 8 (Aguiar-Curry), dealing with hemp enforcement, intoxicating hemp products, and integration into the cannabis supply chain, drew strong support from cannabis businesses, labor, and local government groups, but opposition from small cultivators and public health advocates who warned about tax losses and conflicts with Proposition 64; it was also sent to suspense. AB 1138 (Zabur/Quirk-Silva), a major expansion and modernization of the film and television tax credit program, drew extensive support from entertainment unions, studios, and workers who said the industry is losing jobs to other states and countries, while opponents argued the state should not keep using targeted tax credits; the bill was sent to suspense. AB 829 (Sharp Collins), creating a Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund and voluntary tax contribution program, passed 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 474 (Ward), which would exempt certain nonprofit home-sharing income for low-income homeowners and protect eligibility for benefits, was also sent to suspense after supporters said it could help older adults age in place and address homelessness. AB 376 (Tangipa), exempting wildfire settlement payments from state income tax, was sent to suspense with support from rural counties. AB 480 (Quirk-Silva), allowing developers to convert allocated low-income housing tax credits to certificated credits to maximize value, was likewise sent to suspense.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 2 Jan 8th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Roy Franklin moves suspension of the rules. The ayes have it. Rules are suspended.
  • Donato of Medford moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye, opposed, no.
  • Rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Badger of Plymouth moves suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye, opposed, no.
  • Badger of Plymouth, move suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? No.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And with me to testify in support of AB 939 is Debbie Arichelle, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of California
  • He was a huge champion of rural issues, a mentor to me, and an inspiration to many of us.
  • There are also a limited number of hard copies of the agenda in the hearing room.
  • Later this afternoon, following today's hearing, the committee will post the results of the suspense
  • the suspense file.
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on January 22, 2026, for its regular order hearing and suspense-file hearing. In regular order, the committee approved consent-calendar bills AB 683, AB 763, AB 1126, and AB 1278 on unanimous due-pass motions, and AB 34 and AB 442 on a second unanimous due-pass motion. The committee then heard and advanced several bills, including AB 35, which would create an APA exemption for Proposition 4-funded programs to speed implementation of water, wildfire, energy-storage, and grid-support projects; AB 748, establishing pre-approved housing programs for local agencies; AB 939, allowing immediate transfer of certain affordable homeownership units to qualified nonprofit housing organizations; AB 643, adding a narrow organic-waste-derived agricultural fertilizer product to SB 1383 procurement options; and AB 96, removing the high school diploma requirement for certified Medi-Cal peer support specialists. Testimony on these bills was largely supportive, with sponsors and coalition representatives emphasizing reduced delays, lower costs, and improved housing, environmental, or behavioral-health outcomes. The Department of Finance offered general budget comments but no bill-specific positions. The committee voted the bills out, with AB 643 and AB 96 receiving no recorded opposition in the transcript and AB 939 passing with some members noting support and interest in coauthoring. The committee also received a presentation-only discussion of AB 1091, a proposal to authorize eight-letter specialty license plates, which the author said could generate revenue for rural programs such as the Williamson Act; the bill was not acted on at that time. After public comment, the committee moved to the suspense-file hearing on 53 bills. Using a substituted motion for due-pass and due-pass-with-amendments items, the committee held some bills and advanced many others, often with amendments that narrowed scope, deleted provisions, or required reports or studies. Bills held in committee included AB 405, AB 298, AB 333, AB 296, AB 1091, AB 1241, and AB 577, among others. The committee reported moving 43 bills to the Assembly floor, with several on A roll calls and others on B roll calls or with amendments, and noted that amendment language would be posted later online.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 8th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that in the interest of fairness and the original intent of Prop. 19, the concept of the one-year
  • With me to testify in support of SB 762 is Chris Kelly, the mayor of the City of Hercules, and Jean Hurst
  • With me to testify in support of SB 762 is Chris Kelly, the mayor of the City of Hercules, and Jean Hurst
  • Jean Hurst, here today on behalf of the County of Santa Cruz, as well as the County of Santa Barbara,
  • However, because of the additional urgency clause, we would have to, by the Rules Committee, adopt the
Committee: House Revenue and Taxation
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 6 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Owens of Watertown moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye, opposed, no.
  • McMurtry of Dedham moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye, opposed, no.
  • Rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • McMurtry of Dedham moves suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? No.
  • Owens of Watertown moved suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye, opposed, no.
Summary: The House opened with routine proceedings, including the adoption of a resolution congratulating Anna Karaza on her 100th birthday after the rules were suspended. The chamber also received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation to address federal tax changes in Massachusetts, which was referred to the Committee on Revenue. In addition, the House concurred in Senate petitions concerning student access to food and nutritional information and a celiac disease screening pilot program, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 for petitions including another celiac screening pilot program and a sick leave bank for a Department of Transitional Assistance employee. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended several local bills for consideration, including measures involving Boston police age requirements, a bridge designation in New Bedford, tax deferrals in Wellesley, and a Westwood charter change. After suspending Rule 7A, the House gave second readings and ordered several bills to a third reading, including Boston police age-waiver bills, the New Bedford bridge designation, and local bills for Wellesley and Westwood. The House then passed to be enacted two engrossed bills amending the Provincetown charter and establishing an appointed town clerk in Avon, and it also passed a Westwood alcohol license bill to be enacted. The House observed a moment of silent tribute for Joseph Crowley Jr. of Woburn, honoring his long service to the community and school committee. Later, the chamber passed several bills to be engrossed, including Boston police age-waiver bills for Pierre Charles Darius and Kenny Gatow and a Plainville charter amendment. A Senate bill amending the Sandwich charter was also engrossed after the House adopted an amendment offered by Representative Walsh. The House then recessed and later adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 12 Feb 5th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Donato of Medford moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • Donato of Medford, with suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • Wang Gavsaga moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
  • The ayes have it; rules are suspended. Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12.
  • Miss Whipps of Athol moves suspension of Rule 7A. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 52 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:50 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hogan of Stowe now moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Hogan of Stowe now moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Mikeowitz of Boston moves suspension of the rules. All those in favor say aye.
  • Moose suspension of Rule 7A.
  • Willard of Westport now moves suspension of Rule 47 to take up, on page 41, calendar item number 568.
Summary: The House first adopted several resolutions from the Committee on Rules, including congratulations to four Eagle Scouts and recognition of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The chamber then took up a series of bills reported by Ways and Means and other committees, repeatedly suspending the rules to move them forward. These included the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, a Fall River land conveyance bill, a Belmont alcohol licensing bill, a Reading senior property tax exemption bill, and a Linfield funding transfer bill, with each measure advancing by amendment or being passed to a third reading or engrossment. A major portion of the session focused on the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, with multiple members speaking in support. Supporters described the bill as a broad consumer privacy framework that would limit data collection, require consent for sensitive data, ban the sale of precise location data, restrict targeted advertising to minors, create consumer rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of data uses, and provide enforcement tools for the Attorney General and, in limited cases, a private right of action. Several members emphasized protections for reproductive health, immigrant communities, and neural data, while others argued the bill would not burden small businesses and would instead hold large data holders accountable. The House adopted the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading, then later passed the bill to be engrossed and enacted. The House also considered and enacted Senate 2563, a bill updating language in the laws concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members described the measure as removing outdated and offensive terminology and replacing it with person-first language without changing substantive law. After debate, the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then enacted it by roll call. In addition, the House enacted the fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, House 5470, and approved a bill extending deadlines for Middleton and Milton, both by roll call votes with no opposition. Later, the House took up a temporary summer 2026 local-option pilot allowing municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public consumption in designated districts. Supporters framed it as an economic development and tourism measure tied to major upcoming events, and the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then concurred with the Senate version. The session ended with the House adopting an adjournment order and adjourning to meet again the following Monday in informal session.
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 112 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Wong of Saugus moves suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Badger of Plymouth moves suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Wong of Saugus moves suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Badger of Plymouth moves suspension of the rules.
  • Representative Badger of Plymouth moves suspension of Rule 7A.
Summary: The House first took up several Committee on Rules reports extending committee reporting deadlines on current House documents. Extensions were adopted for the Committees on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, Environment and Natural Resources, Labor and Workforce Development, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, and Municipalities and Regional Government, with the rules suspended where needed and the orders adopted by voice vote. The Committee on Steering and Policy then recommended five bills for House consideration: House Nos. 1068, 1641, 3417, 3438, and 4664. After suspension of Rule 7A, the House ordered all five bills to a third reading. The chamber also took up House No. 4624, establishing a sick leave bank for Jean McCarran of the Registry of Motor Vehicles; the emergency preamble was adopted by a recorded count, and the bill later passed to be enacted. The House also passed to be enacted several local bills, including measures extending residency requirements for certain Newton police and fire personnel, authorizing investments for the Richmond Free Public Library, and increasing the residency limit for Acton police and fire personnel. In addition, the House concurred in Senate amendments to the Lynn charter bill (House No. 4149), passed the Greenfield charter bill (House No. 4379) to be engrossed, and passed the Ludlow unpaid bill measure (House No. 4589) to be engrossed. The session ended with an order to adjourn and the House adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.