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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- cabinets full of files.
- I haven't filed it.
- I haven't filed it, but we'll file it soon, and it will start a franchise tax credit.
- So if you open up a file and there's a piece of paper missing, okay, out of that file, you fail.
- So if you open up a file and there's a piece of paper missing, okay, out of that file, you fail.
Bills:
SB 1
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The committee began with Article I budget items for the Secretary of State. LBB staff outlined recommendations that would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million, including changes to HAVA funding, removal of one-time business system replacement money, and a rider directing the agency to use Fund 5095 first. Secretary Jane Nelson and staff then defended several exceptional items, especially additional staffing for elections and business filings, a new website, digitization of records, cybersecurity tools, and renovation of the James Earl Rudder Building. Members focused heavily on election administration, cross-checking voter rolls, Harris County complaints, call-center response times, and whether online voter registration should be expanded. No votes were taken; the discussion was informational and budget-focused.
The committee then heard the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB presented a recommended $2.4 million decrease for the governor’s office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs driven by one-time funding and unexpended balances, while still preserving major border security funding and victim assistance funding. Governor’s staff emphasized Texas’ economic growth, the importance of border security, and efforts to seek federal reimbursement for the roughly $11 billion Texas has spent on border operations. Members discussed whether shifting National Guard deployment to federal control could reduce state costs, and they also reviewed the music incubator program, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and the semiconductor innovation consortium. Staff highlighted a $5 million late-added request for grants to protect nonprofits from violence and terrorism. Again, the exchange was largely explanatory, with no formal action.
Finally, the committee took up the Texas Facilities Commission and lease payments for revenue bonds. LBB recommended major reductions overall, including removal of border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, but added money for higher utility costs, renovation of the Rudder Building, and additional facilities staff. George Purcell also noted stable maintenance-and-renewal funding and new riders related to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building, tenant communications, and space utilization. For lease payments, LBB recommended a smaller appropriation tied to revenue-bond costs allocated across agencies. The discussion was informational, with members asking about the Rudder Building renovation, border wall progress, and capital complex construction timelines; no votes were recorded.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 26 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative Sabadosa of
- Order filed by Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Garcia of Chelsea relative to extending until
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Lawn of Watertown and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Madero of Boston and
- The committee on rules, to whom was referred the order. filed by representatives Madero of Boston and
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural orders. It adopted a resolution commending the Endometriosis Alliance of Massachusetts for recognizing March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. The House also adopted multiple orders extending committee reporting deadlines, including for the Committees on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; Health Care Financing; Revenue; and Transportation. In addition, the House concurred with a Senate referral on legislation concerning Great River Regional School Districts and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee, one on retirement benefits for Suzanne Garcia and another on senior property tax credits.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended a slate of bills for House consideration, including measures on call firefighter rights, foreclosure protection for recently widowed spouses, wage protections for electronic wage cards and hospital workers, a minimum wage for airline catering employees, incentives for donations to local nonprofits, limits on prison labor, and a sick leave bank for a DCF employee. After suspending Rule 7A, the House gave these bills second reading and ordered them to a third reading.
On third reading and final action, the House passed to be enacted a sick leave bank bill for a Department of Correction employee, concurred in a Senate amendment to a land conveyance bill for Brockton, and passed to be engrossed several local and special legislation bills, including measures involving Conway police and fire department employees and an Arlington firefighter civil service exception. The House then adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned to that time in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 11 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for responding to recent federal actions was filed
- for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for responding to recent federal actions, was filed
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Livingstone of Boston
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Domb of Amherst and DuBois
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Domb of Amherst and DuBois
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then received a message from the Governor filing a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill responding to recent federal actions, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The House also adopted several Rules Committee orders extending reporting deadlines for the Committees on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities and on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to March 18, 2026, and it adopted resolutions congratulating Webster School on being named a 2025 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School and commending Daval Advoid for 50 years of service to the Plainfield Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.
The House suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow two petitions to proceed: one on further regulating state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, and another on energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. It also concurred in a Senate order for a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then placed several House bills on the calendar, including measures exempting Hancock and Warwick schools, addressing homeowners insurance repairs, landlord notice of gas or electric shutoffs, locksmith notice requirements, retirement benefits, regional transit authority advisory boards, and naming an overpass in Sandwich for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval.
The House suspended Rule 7A and ordered those bills to a third reading, then welcomed Westborough High School law students and guests visiting to learn about the legislative process. Later, the chamber enacted Senate Bill 24 on the Great Barrington Fire District and House Bill 4589 authorizing Ludlow to pay an unpaid bill. It also engrossed House Bills 4235, 4349, 4701, and 4908, dealing respectively with Rochester’s fire chief employment, a Boston police age waiver for Lewis Cabral, expanding Orange’s select board, and a sick leave bank for a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office employee. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Agriculture Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As I mentioned, we have five bills today on the file for our proposed to be on the consent.
- 2423, file item 3, AB 2743, file item 4, AB 2778.
- File item 4, AB 2778, and file item 5, AB 2779. On the consent calendar, Soria? Aye. Soria, aye.
- So now we will move on to file item 2, Assembly Bill 1711 by Assembly Member Conley.
- On file item 2, AB 1711, Connolly. Motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee.
Summary:
The committee opened with routine announcements, including hearing logistics, public comment instructions, and a brief “fun fact” about National Pecan Month and Ag Day. After establishing a quorum, the committee took up a consent calendar of four bills—AB 2423, AB 2743, AB 2778, and AB 2779—which were approved unanimously.
The main item heard was AB 1711 by Assembly Member Conley, which would require more timely distribution of state funds for fairs and fairgrounds and expand allowable uses for those funds. The author and the Western Fairs Association argued that fairs are important for agricultural education, local economies, cultural events, and emergency response, and that delayed funding leads to deferred maintenance and higher costs. Several committee members spoke in strong support, noting the importance of county fairs in their districts and their role as community hubs and emergency shelters.
There was no opposition testimony. The committee voted AB 1711 out on a due pass motion to the Appropriations Committee, and the bill ultimately passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- As I mentioned, we have five bills today on the file for our proposed to be on the consent.
- 2423, File Item 3, AB 2743, File Item 4, AB 2778.
- File Item 4, AB 2778, and File Item 5, AB 2779. On the consent calendar: Soria? Aye. Hadwick? Aye.
- Now we will move on to File Item 2, Assembly Bill 1711 by Assembly Member Conley.
- Madam Secretary, if you can please call the roll on File Item 2, AB 1711.
Committee:
House Agriculture
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're now going on to business on the daily file.
- When we do get to third reading, we're going to start with file item number 30.
- Then file item number 67 beginning with 30 then 67 and then we will go back to the beginning of the file
- order. 30, 67, then the beginning of file order.
- As promised, we are skipping to file item number 66.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/24/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And our first bill is House File 1532. I see the author approaching the testifier's table.
- I will move that House File 1532 Okay.
- Next will be House File 2231. And would the author come to the testifier table?
- Next will be House File 2231. And would the author come to the testifier table?
- </c> next will be House File next will be House File 2231.<00:21:44.720><c> And</c><00:21:44.960><c>
Keywords:
eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- an advanced again, nothing would hold back the process and workflow for traditional filings.
- At an advanced again, nothing would hold back the process and workflow for traditional filings.
- I don't know if I have a quorum. filings. So, uh, this was responding to filings.
- So he just wanted to expedited filing.
- I hope that clears filings that we have. I hope that clears that<00:10:42.320><c> up.
Keywords:
energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 12 Feb 19th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was filed four days ago.
- I think you'll find the 2025 filing—it was filed just before we had our J-CAB meeting.
- I'm used to seeing, on 990 filings, a list of donors, major donors.
- I can't find their latest tax filings. I can't find it.
- I can't find their latest tax filings.
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several measures. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 2787, a one-time $2 million supplemental for the Choosing Childbirth program through the State Department of Health. Supporters said the money would prevent a lapse in services for more than 4,000 mothers and children, especially in rural areas, until the organization can reenter the bidding process in 2028. Opponents questioned the nonprofit’s transparency, donor base, leadership, and prior use of state funds, arguing the Legislature should not provide another supplemental without clearer accountability. The bill passed 70-19, and the emergency clause also passed.
The House also considered Senate Bill 546 on data privacy. After floor amendments removed the emergency clause and set a January 1, 2027 effective date, the bill was explained as a comprehensive consumer data privacy measure applying to certain businesses operating in Oklahoma. It would give consumers rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data, with enforcement through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and civil penalties for violations. The bill passed 84-4.
In addition, House Bill 2786 received a joint committee report and passed with no debate; it provides supplemental funding to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to complete fiscal year 2025 payments to CCBHCs and other vendors, and its emergency clause also passed. The House adopted House Resolution 1034 recognizing February as Black History Month. The chamber also heard several introductions and announcements before adjourning.
HI
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill on the calendar for today is Senate File 334.
- Senate File 334. Third reading. Discussion to the bill.
- Senate file number 334. >> Third reading. Senate file number 334.
- Senate file number 1943 >> Third reading. Senate file number 1943 as<00:54:48.800><c> amended.
- House File 4591 as amended by the Senate.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-11 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if a law magnet program or criminal justice program were analyzing the Epstein files and the files
- So if a law magnet program or criminal justice program were analyzing the Epstein files and the files
- The Epstein files. The Epstein files. The Epstein files. The Epstein files. The Epstein files.
- The Epstein files. ...files, the Epstein files, the Epstein files.
- The Epstein files, the Epstein files, the Epstein files, the Epstein files.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-11 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if a law magnet program or criminal justice program were analyzing the Epstein files and the files
- Thank you, Madam Speaker, and Rep... analyzing the Epstein files and the files that have been released
- The Epstein files. The Epstein files. The Epstein files. The Epstein files. The Epstein files.
- The Epstein files. The Epstein files, the Epstein files, the Epstein files.
- The Epstein files, the Epstein files, the Epstein files, the Epstein files.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, moments of silence for former member Terry Fields and the Parkland victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests and visitors. The chamber then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the day’s calendar and debate times. The main measure taken up was HB 1119, relating to materials harmful to minors in public schools and charter schools, which the sponsor described as a clarification of existing law to keep pornographic or sexually explicit material away from minors and to give districts clearer standards for review and objection processes.
The bill drew extensive debate over constitutional concerns, local control, litigation risk, and the scope of the definition of “harmful to minors.” Members supporting the bill argued it was needed to close loopholes and protect children, while opponents warned it could lead to overbroad book removals, conflict with federal court rulings, and costly lawsuits. A series of amendments sought to narrow or redirect the bill: proposals by Gant, Aristide, Bartleman, Eskamani, Nixon, Rainer, Woodson, and Harris would have preserved literary value review, protected educational and abuse-prevention materials, exempted LGBTQ-inclusive books, limited objections, preserved funding for districts, or delayed enforcement during ongoing litigation. Supporters of the amendments framed them as protecting parental choice, academic value, student safety, and district finances; opponents said they would weaken the bill’s child-protection purpose. All of the amendments failed.
After the amendment process, the House waived rules, read HB 1119 a third time by title, and entered structured debate on final passage. Debate continued along the same lines, with opponents emphasizing book removals, First Amendment concerns, and the impact on students and schools, and supporters reiterating that the bill was intended to prevent minors from accessing obscene material. The transcript provided ends during structured debate and does not include the final vote on HB 1119.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill doesn't require new reporting, new permits, or new filing.
- File item 2, AB 1585. File item 2, AB 1585.
- File Item 10, AB 2294, Tau. The motion is do pass to consent.
- File item 14, AB 2770.
- File item 1.A.B.15. Thank you. File item 1, AB 1578, Jackson. Berman, aye. Carrillo, aye. Fong.
Committee:
House Governmental Organization
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we will begin with the first bill, which is in file order: file item 1, SB 866 by Senator
- We're in file item number seven, SB 1383. We'll Thank you very much.
- File item 5, SB 1322, and file item 6, SB 1122. Senators González, Bains.
- And then file item 7, SB 1383 by myself. Senators González, Bains, aye.
- From the top on the consent calendar, which consists of file item 5, SB 1322 Richardson, and file item
Summary:
The committee heard several housing-related measures. SB 866 by Senator Blakespear would require jurisdictions that do not receive HAP homelessness grants to include homelessness data strategies and regional coordination in their housing elements. Supporters said the bill would close a planning gap and improve transparency and accountability; opponents, including the League of California Cities and several cities, argued it would impose costly, duplicative reporting requirements and ask cities to collect data outside their control. Members raised concerns about burden on small cities and possible amendments for lower-population or low-homelessness jurisdictions, but no final vote was taken because the committee initially lacked a quorum.
SB 967, also by Senator Blakespear, would allow qualifying interim housing units to count toward a portion of a jurisdiction’s RHNA obligation for acutely low-income housing, with safeguards against double counting and reporting requirements. Supporters said the bill would incentivize rapid, dignified interim housing and help move people out of encampments; opponents warned it would blur the line between temporary shelter and permanent housing and could reduce pressure to build deeply affordable permanent units. After extensive debate, the committee reached quorum and voted the bill out on a due pass basis to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with members noting continued work on amendments.
The committee also considered SCR 131, a resolution calling for a coordinated state effort to end unsheltered homelessness and prioritize a broad range of interventions, including interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and prevention. Supporters emphasized the scale and urgency of unsheltered homelessness and the need for clearer state goals and funding. One member said the resolution’s language was too broad and abstained, but the author agreed to consider wording changes. The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote and held on call for absent members.
Finally, SB 1238 by Senator Wahab would increase oversight and transparency for homeowners associations and HOA managers, including disclosures, reserve-fund rules, and a proposed fiduciary-duty standard. Realtors and homeowner supporters backed the bill as a way to improve accountability, while community-manager groups opposed the fiduciary-duty provision and raised concerns about litigation and insurance costs. Members discussed the reserve-fund language and fiduciary-duty issue, noting that further changes would be considered in the Judiciary Committee; the bill was not yet voted on in this hearing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 14, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll have to see what the form filing is.
- You're going to get more public adjuster represented files.
- I asked him, did you file a DFS report? Did you file a complaint with DFS?
- Were you able to file a civil remedy notice?
- And so there may be—when we get a filing, there can be...
Summary:
The subcommittee held its first meeting on homeowners property insurance, with members from both parties introducing themselves and repeatedly noting that insurance affordability, roof condition, claims handling, and storm recovery are top concerns for their districts. Chair Yeager said the meeting was intended as an educational discussion rather than a legislative debate, and introduced a panel that included Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski, consumer Chad Carr, agent Mary Catherine Lawler, insurer executive Melissa Burt DeVries, and policyholder attorney Chip Merlin.
The panel and members discussed major cost drivers in Florida homeowners insurance, including inflation, home age, roof age, mitigation features, claims history, litigation costs, reinsurance, and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Commissioner Yaworski said underwriting has become more sophisticated and that litigation costs, reinsurance, and replacement-cost inflation all affect premiums; he also said litigation is down about 30% and average requested rate increases have fallen from about 22.1% in 2022 to 0.8% today. DeVries said age of home, replacement cost, roof age, and coverage choices can materially change premiums, and explained that reinsurance is a major expense passed through to consumers. Merlin emphasized transparency concerns, argued that insurers are increasingly individualizing risk, and said consumers often struggle with coverage limits, deductibles, and claim denials.
Members asked about flood coverage, hurricane deductibles, managed repair programs, mitigation credits, new insurer capitalization, and whether savings from reforms are reaching consumers. Yaworski explained that flood is generally excluded from homeowners policies and covered separately, that hurricane deductibles are mandatory in Florida and usually around 5%, and that the office tracks savings from reforms through rate filings and insurer discussions. He said the state is updating mitigation discounts and monitoring new entrants closely for solvency and market conduct. Several members and panelists said recent reforms have helped reduce some abuses and litigation, but many consumers are still seeing higher premiums because replacement costs and reinsurance remain elevated. No votes or formal actions were taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/11/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Schumacher moves to amend Senate file Schumacher moves to amend Senate file number<00:02:45.360>
- </c> >> Schultz moves to amend Senate file >> Schultz moves to amend Senate file number<00
- </c> Schultz moves to amend Senate file Schultz moves to amend Senate file number<00:35:17.920><c> 4476
- : Senate File 3720.
- and House file number file number 3720 and House file number 4598<02:26:06.160><c> now</c><02:26:06.399
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 240, please state your name for the record. You may continue.
- Next up, Representative Igo, we go now to Floodwood, House File 241.
- Next, Representative Tlen, you have C file 1452 for New Alum.
- I am pleased to be with you all to present House File 505.
- Finally, my bill for House File 490, please proceed, Chair. Thank you.
Bills:
HF220 , HF230 , HF240 , HF241 , HF295 , HF429 , HF490 , HF505 , HF574 , HF576 , HF581 , HF865 , HF918 , HF1085 , HF1449 , HF1452 , HF1454 , HF602
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
- partnership between the province of Quebec and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and resolutions filed
- The Committee on Rules reports that the order filed by Representatives Day of Stoneham and Fluker-Reid
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Muradian of Boston and
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Muradian of Boston and
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also approved orders extending reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee and the Revenue Committee, and adopted a special procedures order for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill.
The chamber then acted on local legislation. House Bill 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, was passed to be enacted. Senate Bill 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville, was also passed to be enacted.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and set its next meeting for 11 a.m. the following day in formal session. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 2354, Norris. I move the adoption of the calendar for the day pursuant to Rule 1.21.
- Next order of business is going to be Senate File 5200. Senate File 5200.
- Would you like to move Senate File 5200? So moved, Mr. Chair.
- So, Senate File 5200 is our annual corrections bill.
- The motion prevails, and Senate File 5200 is re-referred and placed on the general register.
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration