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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Government #1
Transcript Highlights:
- competency, not because of who I look like, not because I'm good-looking, but because of what's in my brain
- We also know that the adolescent brain is developing, and many kids do age out of criminal offending.
- Adolescent brains... So does that? I'm talking about myself.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Government heard three measures and advanced all of them on due pass recommendations. First, HCR 2044, sponsored by the Speaker, would expand Arizona’s constitutional prohibition on preferential treatment and discrimination based on race or ethnicity in public education, spending, hiring, and contracting. Supporters, including Goldwater Institute, Our America, and Heritage Action, argued it would close loopholes around DEI and reaffirm merit-based treatment. Some members raised concerns that the resolution would chill speech and discussion about race and identity, while others said it was needed to prevent race-based preferences. The committee approved the resolution 4-3.
The committee then considered HB 2671, as amended by the Blackman Amendment. The bill narrows mandatory adult-court transfer for juveniles classified as chronic felony offenders, limiting it to higher-level felonies and preserving transfer for serious violent offenses. Sponsor Rep. Hernandez and juvenile public defender Michelle Robbins said the change would restore judicial and prosecutorial discretion, keep lower-level repeat juvenile offenders in juvenile court, and reduce recidivism by allowing access to rehabilitative services. Members from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing second chances and juvenile justice reform. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 7-0.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2676, also sponsored by Rep. Hernandez, which lowers the minimum age for restoring firearm possession rights for certain juvenile offenders from 30 to 25 and broadens restoration eligibility for other juvenile felony convictions. Supporters said the bill aligns firearm-rights restoration with juvenile record-destruction timelines and helps rehabilitated individuals move forward without unnecessary barriers to employment, education, and housing. The committee passed the bill 7-0 and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We will operate as a subcommittee and proceed to item one.
- Hello, my name is Marilyn Cachola, Chief Operating Officer for APAPA.
- I am the national CEO for APAPA, and we also are McDonald's operators in Solano County, Yolo County,
- And it's very similar to, you know, akin to kind of in the health space. It's why we have...
- This isn't San Diego County where we have good health care.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 470, which would change California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules and allow a phased transition away from copper landlines in areas deemed well served by alternative phone options. The author and AT&T argued the bill would protect consumers, preserve 911 access, require public notice and CPUC review, and direct investment toward modern fiber and emergency communications. Supporters included a wide range of business, civic, tribal, and community groups, while opponents from TURN, rural counties, labor, digital equity organizations, and local governments warned the bill could let AT&T shed service obligations too quickly, weaken protections for rural and underserved households, and harm workers. After extensive member discussion about CPUC authority, rural carveouts, labor impacts, and reinvestment, AB 470 was passed do pass as amended to Appropriations, with one no vote and one not voting, and the roll left open.
The committee then took up AB 1532, a committee omnibus bill extending funding and surcharge authority for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the TNC Access for All program, while also adding CPUC accountability provisions. Chair Boerner Horvath explained the bill would not raise consumer costs and would require the CPUC to appear at hearings when requested and adopt rules for commissioner attendance. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was moved do pass and re-refer to Utilities and Energy, though the roll was left open because it had not yet reached the threshold for immediate transmission.
Finally, the committee heard AB 353, the Affordable Home Internet Act of 2025, which would establish an affordability floor for home broadband for low-income Californians after the expiration of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Supporters said broadband costs remain too high and that families, students, and vulnerable communities need a state solution now; opponents from the wireless industry and rural county representatives argued the bill would amount to an artificial price mandate and could complicate existing rural broadband buildouts. Members generally supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on small ISPs and rural areas, and the bill was moved forward with a motion and second while discussion continued about possible exemptions and amendments.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 37th Legislative Day Jun 17th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- if I happen to choose a major, that would be molecular biology and some combination of that with health
- It lowers blood pressure, increases all sorts of chemicals and good stuff in your brain that I can't
Summary:
The House received communications from the Senate announcing passage of several bills and resolutions and requesting concurrence on a number of measures, including Senate Bills 287, 326, 337, 264, 294, 217, 319, and House bills such as HB 131, 299, 291, 380, 323, 296, 339, and 308, along with House Concurrent Resolution 140. The chamber briefly adjourned and then reconvened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s minutes, and heard a prayer focused on guidance, justice, Juneteenth, and voting rights.
A major item of business was House Concurrent Resolution 155, recognizing the young men from across Delaware participating in the 2026 session of Delaware’s Boy State. Several Boy State delegates were introduced and spoke about their experiences and future plans. The resolution was read by title, a voice vote was taken, and HCR 155 passed the House.
Members also used privilege of the floor to introduce guests, including local officials, constituents, and a job-shadowing student. Announcements included a staff birthday, a reminder about illegal fireworks and House Bill 63, and notice that Doggy Day would return to Legislative Hall the next day. The House then passed consent calendar number 26, consisting of SCR 200, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, and 212, and recessed to the call of the Speaker until the next day.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- has an interest if the state is a party; the government is a party has an interest in protecting health
- It places responsibility where it belongs on the person who chose to operate the vehicle, impaired, causing
- My sister had an injury to the brain stem and she was kept on life support for two days until they took
- They took into account expenses such as health insurance for the children.
Committee:
House Judiciary
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of the justice system, including speedy case resolution, and the effective operation of the justice
- I talk about mental health, unaliving.
- Family court should not operate outside the core principles of our Constitution.
- I was a hearing officer for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The Department of Health and Human Services was the entity making the ultimate decision.
Bills:
SB1285 , SB1289 , SB1326 , SB1328 , SB1329 , SB1330 , SB1392 , SB1402 , SB1425 , SCR1013 , SCR1014
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Elections
Keywords:
sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, victims' rights, attorney fees, government accountability, right to counsel, legal representation, parents' rights, family law
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Opposed to the bill in print for the level of operational control it asserts over facilities.
- So those who want to operate data centers, we welcome in California.
- The operational pressures created by data centers intersect with broader economic and public health concerns
- SB 978 ensures that new data centers are built and operate.
- their fair share of the infrastructure needed to support their operations.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would streamline approval for portable plug-in solar devices for homes and apartments. The author and supporters argued the bill would help renters and other Californians lower electric bills, expand access to solar, and create statewide safety standards through UL certification and the National Electrical Code. Opponents, including electrical workers, firefighters, utilities, and PG&E, raised concerns about shock, fire, backfeeding, older electrical systems, and the bill bypassing the California Electrical Code and Building Standards Commission process. After extended discussion and testimony from UL, the author agreed to add California Electrical Code language, and several opponents indicated they would move to neutral; the committee then passed the bill out as amended to the Senate Judiciary Committee on a roll call vote.
The committee then took up SB 886, which would establish rules for large data centers to prevent electricity cost shifts to other ratepayers. The author and supporters said rapid data center growth could drive major grid costs and that the bill would require data centers to pay for their own infrastructure, participate in demand response, and secure new zero-carbon resources. Supporters included environmental and consumer groups, while opponents such as the Data Center Coalition, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, utilities, and business groups argued the bill was unnecessary, could duplicate CPUC proceedings, and might impose operationally risky mandates, especially around demand response and backup power. Committee staff described amendments narrowing the bill to large data centers, clarifying tariff and cost-allocation provisions, replacing behind-the-meter storage with a pre-funded long-term clean energy contract, and exempting certain public and critical facilities; the discussion continued with questions about cost responsibility, clean energy targets, and peak-load management.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C on New Offenses and Changed Penalties Apr 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I can't understate to you the amount of loss that has been endured by Texas businesses at the
- and, and I'm not going to pick on any one area, but just as an example, that you'll have a group operating
- How they've had to change their operation of doing business.
- We had surveillance video within the store to show how they were moving and operating.
- um, because of law enforcement that we are dealing with, that are on the scene, that are doing operations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And the state actually contributed $60 million to construct the facility, which started to operate in
- There are carbon capture technologies currently operating on waste-to-energy facilities in other countries
- , but that term... ...using funds generated by the utilities' operations isn't further described.
- Using funds generated by utilities' operations.
- As presented, the bill requires all utilities to operate a monthly bill discount program for at least
Summary:
The Environment and Energy Committee heard testimony on three bills. HB 2426 would allow the Pollution Control Hearings Board, with unanimous agreement of the parties, to use alternative board compositions for appeals, including a single member or other qualified environmental adjudicators, so long as one member is a Washington-licensed attorney and the panel has environmental law expertise. The bill sponsor and supporters from business and conservation groups said it was a narrow, consensus-based change intended to improve efficiency and predictability. ELUHO’s director supported the concept but flagged technical issues in the bill language about attorney and Growth Management Hearings Board member qualifications.
HB 2416 would provide no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act to Spokane’s waste-to-energy facility, which is not currently covered until the second compliance period. Supporters, including Spokane officials, labor, and local partners, said the facility protects a sole-source aquifer, provides waste disposal and electricity for about 13,000 homes, and faces large compliance costs that could raise rates and threaten jobs. Opponents from environmental groups and Ecology argued the bill would give the facility preferential treatment, subsidize most of its emissions through 2050, and fail to ensure real emissions reductions; AWB raised concern about market impacts if new allowances are added. No vote was taken.
HB 2373 would require electric utilities to offer monthly bill discount programs with tiered income levels, expanded outreach and enrollment, and updated reporting on low-income energy assistance. The sponsor said the bill is meant to make assistance more consistent and accessible statewide, while utilities and rural co-ops warned it could create unfunded mandates and significant rate increases for non-low-income customers, especially in smaller systems. Supporters from community action agencies, Commerce, and some utilities said monthly assistance is needed because energy burdens are rising and current programs are patchwork, though several urged pairing the bill with state funding or amendments. The committee heard extensive testimony but took no final action on any of the bills.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education (9-17-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:29:16.559><c> mental</c><00:29:17.120><c> health</c> services all the time. mental health services
- the health care priorities but also into the health care sector. sector. sector.
- A lot of the annual operating members.
- </c> college students have the the health college students have the the health center<01:04:31.520><c
Summary:
The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation.
Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing.
Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- economy, which is health care systems and hospitals. health care because they simply couldn't health
- </c> health care systems and hospitals. health care systems and hospitals.
- Instead of acting to lower health care costs, we are in a health care crisis.
- Instead of acting to lower health care costs, we are in a health care crisis.
- Instead of acting to lower health care costs, we are in a health care crisis.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 15, February 26, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:32.520><c> and</c> We humbly ask you to give health and We humbly ask you to give health and
- </c> Health and safety.
- </c><01:03:04.960><c> Uh</c> to wrap my my brain around it. Uh to wrap my my brain around it.
- So, we don't have to shut down the Department of Health. the Department of Health. the Department of
- Health.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:20:28.799><c> operate</c><00:20:29.120><c> their</c> encourage people to oper operate their encourage
- people to oper operate their vehicles<00:20:29.840><c> safely</c><00:20:30.559><c> on</c><00:20:30.799
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- Um, so as long as by the operator.
Summary:
The committee met for its sixth and final interim meeting after a brief technical delay, approved the October 14 minutes, and heard a presentation on a proposed Kentucky hands-free driving bill. The main discussion centered on distracted driving and a draft measure modeled on South Carolina law that would prohibit holding or supporting a mobile electronic device while driving on public roads, while allowing limited exceptions for parked/stopped vehicles, navigation, emergency reporting, dispatch systems, first responders, and certain hands-free call functions. The bill would make a violation a $100 fine plus court costs, with the draft allocating fine revenue to the traumatic brain injury trust fund, Kentucky trauma care system, and veteran program trust fund. The sponsor also said the bill would address prior concerns about enforcement and clarify that officers need a clear, unobstructed visual observation before stopping a driver, and that they may not search or seize devices or make custodial arrests solely for the violation.
Alyssa Burns gave emotional testimony in support of the bill, describing the death of her young daughter Kimberly in a crash she attributed to a distracted driver and urging lawmakers to pass the measure to improve roadway safety. The sponsor cited Kentucky traffic fatality statistics, including 814 deaths in 2023 and an estimated 20% involving distracted driving, and argued that the bill could reduce preventable deaths. Several members voiced support and sympathy, including remarks comparing the effort to past seat belt legislation and suggesting possible future additions such as community service. One member raised concerns about enforcement and whether officers could reliably observe phone use inside vehicles, while another asked about the bill’s interaction with existing texting-while-driving penalties and whether points would still apply. The sponsor said the draft was still being refined, acknowledged gray areas, and invited further changes as the bill moves forward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jun 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- and safety. ...and suspended drivers, among other reports on TNC operations and safety.
- And I can follow up with you as well to pick your brain a little bit more on past legislation.
- I lead our rideshare operations in California and a few other states.
- The CPUC also administers two programs enacted by the Legislature related to the operation of TNCs in
- And Uber's profits were reported for last year as $2.8 billion in operating profits.
Summary:
The hearing focused on transportation network companies in California, with the chair framing it as an informational hearing on the history, regulation, safety, climate, accessibility, and data issues surrounding Uber, Lyft, and smaller or autonomous TNC services. The CPUC described its decade-long regulatory role, including safety rules, background checks, insurance requirements, reporting obligations, and two major legislative programs from 2018: the Clean Miles Standard and the Access for All program. Members asked about complaint trends, data collection and disclosure, program implementation, and how the CPUC uses annual reports for policymaking, compliance, and program oversight.
Uber and Lyft said the statewide framework has supported growth while providing safety and access benefits, but both companies emphasized that insurance is a major cost driver and argued that California’s UM/UIM requirement is unusually high compared with other vehicles. They said the Clean Miles Standard is pushing electrification but faces headwinds from EV affordability and charging infrastructure, while Access for All has expanded wheelchair-accessible service but still needs continued support. They also discussed transit partnerships, wildfire response, and the potential role of autonomous vehicles, with both companies saying human drivers will remain important and that future regulation should account for new technology.
The final panel, including the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and UC Berkeley researchers, presented evidence that TNCs have increased congestion and reduced transit ridership, especially in dense urban areas. They described prior research showing TNCs contributed to congestion growth in San Francisco and noted that this work helped spur local taxes on ride-hailing trips to fund safety and transit improvements. The panel also discussed the CPUC’s evolving data-disclosure decisions, arguing that public access to TNC trip data is important for understanding transportation impacts and informing local policy.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:23:42.880><c> Senate</c> In Health and Human Services, Senate In Health and Human Services,
- :48:12.960><c> um</c><00:48:13.119><c> not</c> the operational responsibilities um not the operational
- </c> facing, you know, rising health facing, you know, rising health insurance<01:19:11.920><c> rates
- </c> public health strategies. More and more. public health strategies. More and more.
- Um, you need operate a business.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 27th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Holocaust and honor the legacy of those who perished in the Holocaust by ensuring that their memory endures
Summary:
The Senate met in a pro forma session and first suspended Rule 46 so committees could continue meeting during the session. The journal was approved, and the chamber moved through introductions and referrals, including first reading of Senate Bill 6314 and a referral adjustment sending Senate Bill 6321, which would establish the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement, to the Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.
The main floor item was Senate Resolution 8670 recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution recounted the history of the Holocaust, the liberation of Auschwitz, and the ongoing problem of anti-Semitism, including a cited rise in incidents in Washington State. Senator Solomon spoke at length in support, sharing personal family history tied to Nazi persecution and warning about rising anti-Semitism and the need for vigilance, remembrance, and community support. Senator Short also spoke in support, emphasizing responsibility to prevent such atrocities and the value of education and open-mindedness.
Senator Hasegawa moved that the sponsor’s remarks be spread across the journal, and the Senate agreed without objection. The resolution was then adopted by voice vote. The President recognized guests from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Holocaust Center for Humanity in the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR59 designates April as Promise Month in Texas, a time to recognize and celebrate the enduring promises
Committee:
Senate Administration
Keywords:
balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for the Minnesota Department of Health. for the Minnesota Department of Health.
- standards, mental health, have health standards, mental health, physical,<00:28:47.120><c> emotional
- </c> comes back to that public health issue. comes back to that public health issue.
- </c><00:43:23.280><c> are</c> with a relevant focus in health are with a relevant focus in health are
- </c> we when this is referencing health we when this is referencing health education<01:26:08.719><c>
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes transportation finance bill with increased road funding, transit cuts 4/28/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , so that our trains can continue to operate and get new trains and put new buses, tires on the buses
- Um, our transit operating for Met Council.
- </c> helmets reduce the risk of brain helmets reduce the risk of brain injuries<00:20:01.120><c> by</
- And according to the rural health info by the Department of Health and Human Services, people in rural
- </c><01:11:07.360><c> info</c> And according to the rural health info And according to the rural health
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Mar 12th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Health and Mental Health will now come to order.
- Of AI in health care.
- health care.
- The Committee on Health and Mental Health will now return from recess.
- The Committee on Health and Mental Health will now return from recess.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health