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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/09/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state trust land at a public auction that was open to all eligible bidders from all industries and commercial
  • state trust land at a public auction that was open to all eligible bidders from all industries and commercial
  • So she actually just made an argument to abolish the entire penal code. It applies to everything.
  • conference committee, this bill would still set up a near-impossible framework that media companies and commercial
  • That media companies and commercial entities would have to comply with.
Summary: The Senate met in floor session, began with prayer and the Pledge, approved the journal, received communications, and handled a return of Senate Bill 1456 from the House for reconsideration. Members then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars, considering and amending bills on court fees, information technology, environmental quality, agricultural property inspections, property tax notices, veterans services, zoning and electric generation siting, fuel and gas resilience, and disturbing religious services. Several amendments were adopted, including changes to HB 2265 on criminal court fees, HB 2311 on conversational AI disclosures and privacy limits, HB 2986 on environmental quality/fuel resilience, HB 2104 and HB 2105 on agricultural property inspection rules, HB 2406 on veterans services, HB 2494 on electric generation siting and environmental compatibility, HB 2696 on fuel and gas prices, and HB 4117 on interference with religious services. Most of these bills were reported out of committee with do pass recommendations, though members raised concerns on HB 2311 and HB 4117 about privacy, free speech, and prosecutorial discretion. The chamber then took up a long series of third readings and final votes. Bills passed included HB 2015 on single-audit compliance, HB 2041 on child neglect and poverty factors, HB 2048 on AHCCCS prescription drug coverage, HB 2417 on excessive speed, HB 2611 on child welfare, HB 2793 on annexation, HB 2950 on special districts, HB 2995 on family law, HB 4018 on county officers, HB 2404 on mental health services, HB 2279 on limitations of actions, HB 2502 on the state retirement system, HB 2733 and HB 2953 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2979 on credit unions, HB 4042 on parent-child relationship determinations, HB 4010 on health professional regulatory boards, HB 4043 on public schools, HB 4049 on the Attorney General, HB 2265 on court fees, HB 2311 on information technology, and HB 2986 on environmental quality. HB 2601 on state highways and routes failed. Several members explained votes on bills involving fiscal impacts, child welfare, road safety, annexation, and criminal justice concerns. The Senate also adopted a group concurrence motion on several conference committee reports, including HB 2003, HB 2010, HB 2133, and HB 2874, and then voted on those measures. HB 2003 on driver’s license instruction permits, HB 2010 on advertising, HB 2133 on disclosure of sexual material and synthetic depictions, and HB 2874 on campaign committees and termination statements were all advanced after conference committee action, with debate on HB 2133 focusing on First Amendment and content-moderation concerns. The session ended with introduction of a large package of transportation-related appropriations bills and a motion to suspend certain committee notice rules for Appropriations to hear legislation and strike-everything amendments on short notice.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • The state shall comply with any additional requirements under the federal code, 28 U.S.C.
  • says in here that the classified section of newspaper could be advertised in there or any other commercially
  • That manner of advertising must be deemed commercially reasonable. ...or any other commercially reasonable
  • That manner of advertising must be deemed commercially reasonable if at least three independent bidders
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in executive session and approved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2765, which was amended to revise hemp beverage retailer delivery language, adjust retailer fees and renewals, require product registration, and remove residency requirements. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported do pass by a 10-0 vote. The committee also voted House Bill 2848, relating to mass intimidation offenses, do pass by a 9-0 vote. In public hearing, the committee took testimony on House Joint Resolution 130, which would ask Missouri voters to authorize retrospective civil laws for child sexual abuse claims. The sponsor and survivor advocates argued the measure is needed to allow revival windows and address delayed disclosure, while opponents from the insurance, tort reform, and business communities warned it could expose third parties such as schools, churches, nonprofits, and employers to broad, open-ended liability and higher insurance costs. No vote was taken on the resolution. The committee also heard House Bill 2254, which would speed capital post-conviction review by requiring earlier appointment of counsel and aligning Missouri procedures with federal standards. Supporters, including victims’ family members and the Attorney General’s office, said it would reduce years of delay and bring closure, while opponents raised concerns about wrongful convictions, conflicts from simultaneous representation, and increased public defender workload. Finally, House Bill 2206 on catalytic converter theft was heard; the sponsor and law enforcement supported stronger recordkeeping and licensing rules, while scrap/recycling and press representatives objected to added paperwork and a separate provision affecting public notice for self-storage sales. The hearing on HB 2206 was interrupted by the floor schedule and not completed in the transcript.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regardless of a student's ZIP code or life circumstances, I see that principle in action at Tallahassee
  • My background is I run the commercial real estate group for Southeast Florida for First Horizon Bank,
  • and obviously I have a very good pulse on what's happening in the commercial real estate industry.
  • background, I'm co-head of Florida region and vice chairman for Savills, one of the nation's largest commercial
  • Savills is one of the nation's largest commercial real estate advisory firms.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regardless of a student's zip code or life circumstances, I see that principle in action at Tallahassee
  • My background is that I run the commercial real estate group for Southeast Florida for First Horizon
  • Bank, and I have a very good pulse on what's happening in the commercial real estate industry.
  • background, I'm co-head of Florida region and vice chairman for Savills, one of the nation's largest commercial
  • I've dedicated Savills, one of the nation's largest commercial real estate advisory firms.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • many other partners who In addition to business done with many other partners who likewise have commercial
  • health sciences in light of increasing efforts to target Israel, Inter International partners for commercial
  • Currently only commercial boycotts are covered.
  • There's there's one delete all Amendment bar code 4, 6, 7, 8, 5, 0, by Senator leak.
  • We're seeing an expansion well beyond just commercial activity we're seeing in certain instances that
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Mar 3rd, 2025

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • forcing people out, or close the parks in order to develop the land into more profitable housing or commercial
  • looking at a purchase contract that is absolutely the same as any other purchase contract that a commercial
  • real estate broker or commercial real estate transaction would use.
  • in these discussions with and also with our realtors, etc., is that, you know, even in a regular commercial
  • As we clean up our tax code, where are we finding loopholes where people are not having a tax liability
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have Raul Alfonso, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Port Tampa Bay, a
  • supply the aggregates, the cement for Florida's highways, for bridges, for the construction of commercial
  • Highways, for bridges, for the construction of commercial and residential developments that we're seeing
  • It's important to understand that 80% of the trucks that come into our... ...the cost-code distribution
  • We've got a connection to over 100 ports internationally, and our commercial team— we're a little bit
Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee held a panel discussion focused on Florida seaports and their role in the state economy. Florida Ports Council CEO Mike Rubin opened with statewide figures from a 2023 economic impact study, saying Florida seaports support about 1.2 million jobs, generate roughly $195 billion in economic value, and produce about $7.4 billion in state and local taxes. He emphasized that ports are critical for fuel, food, medical supplies, construction materials, and hurricane response, and argued that continued state and federal investment is needed to expand capacity and move projects forward faster. PortMiami Director Heidi Webb described Miami’s cruise and cargo operations, noting the port generated about $61 billion in economic impact and 334,000 jobs. She highlighted record cruise activity, major private investment by cruise lines, the launch of shore power at cruise terminals to reduce emissions, and ongoing capital projects including a new Royal Caribbean terminal, berth reconstruction, and an inland port concept to reduce congestion. Members asked about security, hurricane procedures, AI use, infrastructure planning, collaboration among ports, and smuggling prevention; Webb said the port uses layered security with local law enforcement, CBP, Coast Guard, and radiation monitors, and that hurricane planning is coordinated in advance with county and federal partners. Port Tampa Bay’s Raul Alfonso said Tampa is the state’s largest port by land area and a major energy hub for Central Florida, with an estimated $34.5 billion economic impact. He discussed diversification into containers, food distribution, fertilizer, and construction materials, along with major needs such as a deep-dredge project and more warehouse space. He also addressed resilience and fuel distribution during hurricanes, and said the port is preparing for future LNG and alternative-fuel demand through partnerships, land planning, and education. Jaxport’s Nick Primrose then described Jacksonville’s container, auto, breakbulk, aggregate, military, and LNG businesses, including 1.3 million TEUs last year, major state-funded crane purchases, harbor deepening, auto-processing expansion, and its role as a strategic military port. He said Jaxport is a leader in marine LNG and has trained all employees on human trafficking awareness. The discussion ended with Port Panama City being introduced as a smaller but important Panhandle economic engine, with Rubin noting its cargo, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects and its continued need for state and federal support.
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:
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  • </c><01:15:15.239><c> and</c> in these areas um construction codes and in these areas um construction
  • codes and Licensing<01:15:16.639><c> services</c><01:15:17.360><c> are</c><01:15:17.600><c> funded</
  • </c><01:28:28.960><c> and</c> of our of our building code and of our of our building code and Interstate
  • This has led to an operational deficit in the Construction Code and Licensing Division.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • are broad and require us to investigate, clean up, and abate discharges under the California Water Code
  • Specifically, our authorities are under California Water Code Sections 13267 and 13304.
  • And then Water Code 13304 follows up and authorizes the Water Boards to require cleanup of all waste
  • Will it be commercial?
  • That is a factor that the regional boards will consider: will it be residential, will it be commercial
Summary: The Senate Environmental Quality Committee held an informational hearing on the environmental impacts and policy considerations surrounding refinery closures. Chair Blakespear framed the hearing as part of California’s broader transition away from fossil fuels, emphasizing the need for proactive planning so communities, workers, and local governments are not caught off guard. Vice Chair Gunda argued that the state has long signaled a future away from oil, while also warning that closures can create supply instability, higher prices, and infrastructure stress if not managed carefully. Senators also raised concerns about consumer costs, supply reliability, the role of imports, and whether California’s climate policies are contributing to refinery disinvestment. The first panel included the California Energy Commission, CARB, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Gunda described California as being in a “mid-transition,” with gasoline demand gradually declining, zero-emission vehicle adoption rising, and refinery capacity shrinking through both conversions to renewable fuels and outright closures. He said the state needs a coordinated strategy that balances near-term supply stability with long-term decarbonization, and noted that refinery closures can shift liabilities onto pipelines, terminals, and potentially the state. CARB’s Matthew Boutill said the agency’s focus is reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases, and that state policies are already driving billions in annual investment in alternative fuels, EV infrastructure, and refinery conversions. Water Board representative Annalisa Kihara explained the cleanup authorities used at refinery sites, including investigation, remediation, and enforcement tools, and said decommissioning often reveals previously inaccessible contamination and may require new monitoring wells and additional site assessment. Committee members pressed the panel on whether the state has enough information to plan for land reuse and cleanup costs, whether current tools are adequate, and whether more legislative direction is needed. Gunda said there are still gaps in information and transparency, especially around liability and long-term community planning. Kihara said the Water Boards can require more data, cleanup, and timelines, but that refinery remediation is highly site-specific and can take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Senators Menjivar, Stern, and Hurtado questioned demand trends, the pace of refinery closures versus demand decline, the role of imports and the Jones Act, and whether California should consider options such as state ownership or broader ecosystem planning. The panel generally agreed that closures are likely to continue and that the state should plan proactively rather than reactively. A second panel presented recent research on refinery closures. Emily Grubert said closure costs and remediation obligations are often underestimated and that California should better define end-of-life obligations and financial assurance requirements. Tham Herschbach outlined five drivers of refinery closures: declining California crude production, falling in-state gasoline demand, the shift toward renewable diesel and other alternative fuels, global refinery consolidation, and the growing availability of imported gasoline. Anne Alexander focused on community impacts, using the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery closure as a case study, and said refinery sites are often heavily contaminated, cleanup can take a decade or more, and communities are often left without clear information because refineries have little end-of-life planning or financial assurance requirements. No votes or formal actions were taken at the informational hearing.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • confirmed, has graciously volunteered her time for decades, having served on the Commission to Promote Uniform
  • She's also a life member of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws for 28 years
  • Tanoue has been confirmed to his second term on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, having
  • second term on the Commission<00:20:51.080><c> to</c><00:20:51.200><c> Promote</c><00:20:51.520><c> Uniform
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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I also did not hear anybody really mention the importance of the commercial tax base.
  • businesses in all of their jurisdictions are paying an enormous amount of commercial property taxes,
  • </c> mention the importance of the commercial mention the importance of the commercial tax<01:56:29.320
  • businesses in all of their uh commercial businesses in all of their uh jurisdictions<01:56:41.440><c
  • </c><01:56:43.840><c> property</c><01:56:44.159><c> taxes</c> amount of uh commercial property taxes
Keywords: 1189, house, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • they're doing is really important and that it should be respected with minimum wages and a standard of code
  • An act relating to scissors stair regulations in the State Building Code, adding a new section to chapter
  • What it does is it directs the Building Code Council of Washington State to come up with recommendations
  • What it does is it directs the Building Code Council of Washington State to come up with recommendations
  • It requires the Building Code Council to come up with some guidelines for implementing these in designs
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Code subsection must be commenced pursuant to RCW 64.90.680. Senator Bateman. Thank you, Mr.
  • An act relating to scissors stair regulations in the State Building Code, adding a new section to chapter
  • What it does is it directs the Building Code Council of Washington... This is one such bill.
  • What it does is it directs the Building Code Council of Washington State to come up with recommendations
  • It requires the Building Code Council to come up with some guidelines for implementing these in designs
Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial remarks, approved the previous day’s journal, and then moved through introductions, committee referrals, and caucus breaks. A resolution recognizing Ramadan, Senate Resolution 8680, was adopted after remarks from Senator Trudeau emphasizing charity, self-reflection, and restraint, and several members spoke in support of religious inclusion and community recognition. The chamber then took up several bills on final passage. House Bill 2304, expanding warranty options to encourage more condominium construction, passed overwhelmingly. Substitute House Bill 2492, requiring behavioral health and wellness training in construction apprenticeships, also passed after supporters cited high rates of mental health struggles and suicides in the trades. Substitute House Bill 2228, directing work on scissors stairs to improve housing efficiency, passed as well, as did Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which revises the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to add more military and veteran experience. The most extended debate centered on Substitute House Bill 2355, the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Supporters argued it would provide basic labor protections, written agreements, minimum wage, and remedies for domestic workers, while opponents warned it would burden families, independent contractors, and small jobs with contracts, notice requirements, and private lawsuits. Several proposed amendments to narrow coverage or remove the private right of action were rejected, and the bill ultimately passed 28–20. The Senate also passed House Bill 2155 on nursing title use in the context of AI, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2242 on preventive services and state health guidance, Substitute House Bill 2269 on middle housing in unincorporated areas, and Engrossed House Bill 1501 on HOA/unit-owner inquiries after adopting a committee striking amendment. The Senate adjourned until the next morning.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 19th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first one: how much time is needed and spent in each respective step during the billing, coding,
  • And finally, what impact do the current billing, coding, and claims system have on patient care?
  • Coding and claims process.
  • If you're coding according to the book, it won't work.
  • How can we simplify our billing and coding system to reduce this administrative burden?
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (02/02/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point. >> I, you can't do
  • So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point.
  • So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point.
  • So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point. >> I, you can't do
  • So that would be code enforcement and perhaps fire code violations at that point. >> I, you can't do
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 15th, 2026

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • CMTA's ETP coordinator was contacted by an ETP training center that uses badges and QR codes for attendance
  • never even get started, not because they can't start a chainsaw, drag a 200-pound dummy, or run a code
  • It's because it is... ...start a chainsaw, drag a 200-pound dummy, or run a code.
  • And the truth of it is, our labor code is almost an honor system.
  • Essential to align lien judgment collection and evidentiary standards with other sections of the labor code
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • designated as personnel records legally required to be kept confidential under Welfare and Institutions Code
  • posting all the immunization and preventive service recommendations pursuant to Health and Safety Code
  • These fund programs are outlined in the code.
  • The Health and Safety Code allows it, so yes, we could.
  • to the debt reduction program in AB 2395 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins to make that program more uniform
Keywords: 987, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 25th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The amendment is coded A12.
  • The amendment is coded A-10.
  • As I look at this agreement, we heard near uniform consensus.
  • The amendment is coded A13.
  • The amendment is coded A-M-O.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 15th, 2026

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • CMTA's ETP coordinator was contacted by an ETP training center that uses badges and QR codes for attendance
  • never even get started, not because they can't start a chainsaw, drag a 200-pound dummy, or run a code
  • And the truth of it is, our labor code is almost an honor system.
  • Essential to align lien judgment collection and evidentiary standards with other sections of the labor code
  • Essential to align lean judgment collection and evidentiary standards with other sections of the labor code
Summary: The committee heard several labor and workforce bills. SB 1059 would modernize the Employment Training Panel by allowing electronic record-keeping, digital attendance documentation, and updated training terminology; supporters said it would reduce paperwork and better match current training systems, while no opposition appeared. SB 966 would codify refinery process safety protections adopted in 2017 after the 2012 Chevron Richmond fire, including worker participation in safety proceedings, anonymous hazard reporting, access to safety information, and stop-work authority; labor supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association opposed it as conflicting with a 2024 settlement and potentially preempted by federal labor law. SB 1024 would provide 26 weeks of paid postpartum and recovery leave for firefighters who give birth, with job restoration and no requirement to use sick or vacation time first; firefighters and labor groups strongly supported it, and the committee discussed staffing and operational coverage concerns, but no opposition testified. The committee also heard SB 1316, which would strengthen wage theft enforcement by allowing Labor Commissioner liens to be renewed, limiting employers’ late use of records, and requiring Cal/OSHA to report complaints and citations data annually. Supporters said the bill would help workers actually collect wages after long delays and prevent employers from hiding records; it passed the committee on a 5-0 vote. SB 1185 would apply skilled and trained workforce requirements to pharmaceutical facility construction and maintenance, with supporters arguing these facilities require high precision to protect public health and supply chains; construction industry opponents said the bill was an unnecessary expansion of state mandates into private projects. SB 1227 would create apprenticeship pathways into DIR enforcement jobs, including Cal/OSHA and Labor Commissioner roles, to address staffing shortages and improve labor law enforcement; supporters emphasized vacancies and backlogs, and the bill was framed as a way to build a merit-based pipeline into state service. After hearing testimony, the committee took final votes on all six bills once the full membership returned. SB 966, SB 1024, SB 1059, SB 1185, and SB 1227 were all reported out of committee, and SB 1316 was also passed and sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The recorded final votes were unanimous or near-unanimous in favor, with the bills advancing on 4-1 or 5-0 votes depending on the measure.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 4th, 2026

Resources and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • these technologies to monitor or protect their livestock or domestic animals under 36-117C of Idaho Code
  • shortly after President Theodore Roosevelt formed a coalition of sportsmen to establish a fair chase code
  • It ensured the legal methods of take did not allow commercialization and advanced technology to overwhelm
  • Idaho Code 36-20 states in part, notwithstanding the classification assigned to wolves, all methods of
  • preserves to the people broad protections to hunt, fish, and trap, as well as 36-201, Sub 2, Idaho Code
Keywords: 989, all