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ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I guess I voted no.
- It's a tied vote, three to three. Chairman, clarify, do I get to vote? You're not a voting member.
- If we had McGrain here, then he would be a voting member.
- So the motion fails on a three-to-three vote, on a tie vote. I don't know.
- On a three-to-three vote, on a tie vote. Okay. Mr. Chairman. Yes.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its February 13, 2020 meeting, with a correction changing a reference from the America 250 subcommittee to the America 250 Council. Members then received a financial update showing remaining balances in the commemorative and celebration funds, with discussion that some unspent celebration money could revert to the commemorative fund. Haley Domgaard also reported that seven grant applications had made it through scoring and could be approved for disbursement, with additional applications still being reviewed.
The committee considered several America 250 spending requests. A proposal to fund special “I Voted” commemorative stickers for counties at a cost of $12,992 was debated, with concerns raised about whether the state should pay for something counties normally print themselves and whether funds should be reserved for later needs. After a roll call vote, the motion failed on a 3-3 tie. Members also discussed the Capitol Celebration and ambassador program, including plans for events, booths, a scavenger hunt, music, food trucks, and school outreach tied to the Liberty Bell and other America 250 activities.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the Liberty Bell project, including a custom trailer and steel transport stand to move the replica bell safely around the state. Officials explained the trailer would be decorated to resemble a coach, that the bell is very heavy, and that the stand and trailer were needed to prevent damage during travel. The committee also heard updates on the Governor’s Task Force, White House-related America 250 initiatives, and a proposed Liberty Grove tree-planting project with the Department of Lands. The committee approved grant disbursements for Blaine County and the cities of Dietrich, Grace, Nespers, Orofino, Pierce, and Twin Falls, and tentatively scheduled its next meeting for March 23 before adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Respectfully ask for an aye vote. Thank you, Senator.
- aye vote.
- Thank you, and we respectfully ask for an aye vote on SCR 127.
- With that, I ask for an I vote. Thank you.
- I urge an aye vote. Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including representatives of the National Council of Negro Women, students from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team. The chamber then moved to confirmations and resolutions. Andy Nakahata was confirmed as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank by a 32-0 vote, Richard Stein was confirmed to the California Arts Council by a 33-0 vote, and Nick Hardiman was confirmed to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors by a 33-0 vote.
The Senate adopted SCR 127, recognizing December as Multi-Faith Heritage Month, by unanimous roll call. Members also adopted SCR 110, designating March 16–22, 2026 as Women’s Military History Week, after remarks highlighting women veterans and military leaders, and SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with several senators speaking in support of Ginsburg’s legacy and the importance of women’s equality. SR 85, recognizing March 8–14, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, was also adopted unanimously.
The Senate then approved the special consent calendar, including Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 127, 128, 132, and 134, by a 33-0 vote. Committee announcements followed, with several budget subcommittees and the Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry announcing upcoming meetings. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. William Ma, offered by Senator Wiener, and the Senate announced it would reconvene on Monday, March 16, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So I encourage your aye vote. Is there further debate?
- Senator Zito, you have 60 seconds to explain your vote. Mr.
- So I'm voting no. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. President. There are also paired votes.
- Senator Taylor votes aye. Senator Adams votes nay. Senator Den Hartog votes aye.
- Senator Hart votes nay. Senator Ricks votes aye. Senator Zuiderveld votes nay. Ricks votes aye.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine business including journal approval, communications about substitute senators, and committee reports. Several bills were printed and referred to committees, enrolled measures were signed or filed, and House bills and memorials received from the House were assigned to the appropriate committees or reading calendars. The chamber also agreed to move Senate Bill 1294 to the 14th order for possible amendment and to hold Senate Bill 1264 on the calendar until March 4.
The main floor action was on House Concurrent Resolution 28, which urged Idahoans to observe a day of fasting and prayer on March 1, 2006, in response to drought concerns, water supply needs, and political violence. Senator Den Hartog explained the resolution as a call for unity and prayer for moisture and common ground; the Senate adopted it by voice vote and returned it to the House. The Senate also advanced Senate Bill 1257, a child protection bill that would limit in-person visitation in cases of substantiated sexual or serious physical abuse unless a court finds visitation is in the child’s best interest and sets written conditions, and would clarify termination provisions when a parent is likely to remain incarcerated for a substantial part of the child’s minority.
Senator Wintrow presented the bill as a way to strengthen child safety, permanency, and judicial discretion, citing a case example involving severe abuse and arguing that the measure puts decisions in the hands of the court rather than a bureaucrat. Senator Shippee initially raised due process concerns and the lack of a clear timeline for court review, but later said his concerns had been addressed and he would support the bill. Senators Nichols and Foreman spoke in favor, emphasizing clearer standards and the need to protect vulnerable children. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1257 by roll call vote, 24-6, with paired votes noted, and transmitted it to the House.
In miscellaneous business, senators announced a page’s birthday, a state dance championship for Declo, and an invitation for senators and families to attend Topgolf. Leadership also warned that additional afternoon floor sessions would likely be scheduled the following week to move Senate bills. The Senate then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Voting by your vote, a 7-0 vote, you have given Senate Bill 1023 a do pass recommendation.
- Explain my vote. Yes.
- So I'm voting no today.
- So I vote yes. Senator Billis: Aye. ...et cetera, et cetera. So I vote yes.
- So I vote yes. Senator Bois. Four eyes, three names are not voting.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1023, which would require optometrists to conduct eye exams according to community standard of care at a recommended one-year interval, while allowing prescriptions to be extended up to two years or shortened based on risk factors. The sponsor described it as a compromise to reduce confusion and align prescription validity with medical judgment. The Arizona Optometric Association supported the bill, saying it codifies best practice and gives clearer standards for patients and practitioners. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1023 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1013, a merit-based public hiring bill that would prohibit state and local public employers from using hiring or personnel policies based on race, ethnicity, sex, or national origin, while preserving compliance with anti-discrimination laws. An amendment was offered and adopted to clarify that the bill would not limit voluntary veterans’ preference employment policies. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill ensures public jobs are awarded based on qualifications, experience, and merit, and several witnesses testified in favor, including representatives from Do No Harm.
Opponents argued the bill could undermine diversity efforts and existing equity-focused hiring practices, and several members raised concerns about the veterans’ preference language and the definition of merit. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment and then voted 4-3 to give SB 1013, as amended, a do pass recommendation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (05/07/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and then we would vote on the amendment and then on the bill.
- </c><00:08:16.639><c> All</c> reconsider our vote on SB 148. All reconsider our vote on SB 148.
- So, the vote is 17 to 1. Okay, Mr. Chair, you did not vote. I cannot vote. Okay. So, 16. All right.
- Seeing none, are we ready for a vote?
- </c><00:13:36.880><c> Clerk</c><00:13:37.200><c> votes.</c> Representative Boyd. Yes.
Summary:
The committee met to reconsider its prior vote on SB 148 and then take up a substitute amendment. The chair explained that members from both caucuses, along with the ranking member, were generally in agreement on the process: first a motion to reconsider, then a vote on amendment 20251922H, followed by a vote on the bill. He also noted late input from the attorney general’s office seeking language to ensure the bill would not affect criminal prosecutions, and said the final floor amendment language would be worked out with that office but would remain under legislative control.
Representative Coutab moved to reconsider the committee’s earlier vote on SB 148, and the motion passed by show of hands, 16-1, with the chair not voting. Representative Manos then moved amendment 20251922H, described as a substitute for the Birch-Lin amendment that removed a paragraph on page 2, lines 17-19. The amendment was adopted unanimously, 17-0.
The committee then voted on the main motion, to ought to pass SB 148 as amended. Members spoke in support, describing the bill as heavily revised through extensive work and research, with one member crediting Representative Coutab’s research for helping shape the revised proposal. The roll call passed 17-0. The chair said the bill could not go on consent because a floor amendment would be needed, and the committee would keep members apprised of the final language. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, please vote green on the concurrence, and please vote green on the bill.
- So, please vote green on the work done.
- 43.200><c> vote</c><00:16:43.360><c> green</c><00:16:43.520><c> on</c> concurrence, and please vote green
- on concurrence, and please vote green on the<00:16:43.680><c> bill.
- Let the record show Burkel votes aye. Burkel votes aye. Mohamud Ilhan Omar votes aye.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that House Bill 2408 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- By your vote of eight yes and zero no, you have voted House Bill 2408 do pass.
- By your vote, it is six yes and three no.
- By your vote, it is six yes and three no.
- Are you vote of nine yeas and zero knows you voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 3,004, do
Committee:
House Legislative Review
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Senators, I'd urge your aye vote as well. Thank you. Is there further debate?
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with three absent excused.
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with three absent and excused.
- The vote count shows 32 in favor, with three absent and excused.
- I'd ask for your aye vote. Thank you. With that, debate is open. I'd ask for your aye vote.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Finance and Taxation Apr 16th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- and they want to go above the cap, they can do so by vote, but that vote has to be held on general election
- So it didn't seem necessary that they would then also have to go back and vote on general election day
- Over the 18 mills, up to 36 mills, but they wouldn't have to vote on election day.
- themselves to go over the 3% cap, but that can only go on for... ...vote themselves to go over the 3%
- mills, if you want to vote for an additional 20 mills, you can do that.
Bills:
SB2397
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation
Keywords:
oil and gas, tax exemption, development incentive wells, gross production tax, flaring, 908, all
Summary:
The Senate Finance and Tax Committee met and first took up House Bill 1382, the gas tax bill. Members explained an amendment to ensure that the proposed three-cent gas tax distribution would include all counties and townships in oil-producing counties, rather than excluding non-oil-producing counties as in the original draft. The committee adopted the amendment unanimously, but then held the bill for the time being because of related work on the Department of Transportation budget in the House.
The committee then turned to House Bill 1168, a large hoghouse amendment that combined the bill with the contents of House Bill 1176 and added technical corrections. The proposal would raise the primary residence property tax credit maximum from $1,250 to $1,650, keep the 75% cap with a $500 floor, and extend the credit to voter-approved levies while excluding special assessments. Other changes discussed included aligning the disabled veterans property tax credit with the $200,000 exemption level, adjusting budget and distribution dates so taxing districts are made whole sooner, exempting townships from a general-election vote requirement for levy increases, and modifying school funding formulas so schools are not shortchanged if mill levies are reduced under the cap.
Testimony from the Association of Counties and the State Supervisor of Assessments was generally supportive of the technical cleanup and implementation changes, but they raised concerns about the June 1 distribution date, application timing, and the practicality of some programming and administrative changes. Committee members also discussed the policy and messaging implications of the 75%/floor structure and the difficulty of applying the credit to certain voter-approved levies. No final action was taken on House Bill 1168; the committee agreed to continue working on amendments and recessed until later in the day.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Mar 21st, 2025
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I, we, we might want to take a vote on that.
- So, so Peter, how, how would you want to move forward on, on taking a vote?
- So if we take a vote. You know, does it require a majority on both, both sides?
- We got a 2 for vote. Thank you, Erin.
- With a 2 to 4 vote, uh, removal of 3, House Senate Bill 393 is, is completed.
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Urging a yes vote. Further remarks?
- Encourage a yes vote. Further remarks?
- I ask for a yes vote. Further remarks?
- Vote yes. Vote yes. Further remarks?
- That's for a no vote.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to place a large package of bills on the floor calendar, along with several individual measures. The package poll was advanced with bipartisan support, though Senator Braun noted some bills would face debate on the floor. Most motions were approved without objection, and the committee repeatedly advanced housing, education, health care, transportation, labor, public safety, and administrative measures.
Among the bills discussed were proposals on housing supply and permitting efficiency, including measures affecting residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, peer review fees for housing applications, and factory-built housing standards. Other bills addressed wildfire-resistant building materials, disabled placard renewal periods, preschool access for military families, insurance fraud penalties, higher education support for student parents, affordable health coverage, rural hospital reimbursement and critical access status, and collective bargaining in agriculture. Several members voiced support for bills they described as bipartisan or practical, while some opposition was raised to measures involving sheriffs’ accountability, immigration-related protections, and agricultural labor issues.
A few bills drew more substantive debate. Senate Bill 5974, concerning sheriff accountability and replacement standards, advanced despite Senator Short’s objection that sheriffs are locally elected and should not be subject to state replacement procedures. Senate Bill 6045, which would create a framework for agricultural collective bargaining, was opposed by Senators King and Mazzol, but after a division vote it advanced 10-6. The committee also advanced measures recognizing Diwali, protecting privacy in government records, limiting immigration enforcement access in certain public spaces, and establishing a public-private P-20W partnership account. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were advanced and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Governor Walz Budget Negotiations Media Availability - 06/04/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it making sure that the votes are there for all these bills?
- </c><00:04:37.919><c> When</c><00:04:38.080><c> we're</c> then talking about the votes.
- When we're then talking about the votes.
- What's it agreement on delivering votes.
- Um, and you're going to be voting on things that you don't necessarily like.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Shannon Grove: Not voting. John Laird: Aye. Eloise Reyes: Aye. Three votes. All right, that is 3-0.
- Four votes. All right, we have four votes.
- Four votes. All right. I, John Laird: Aye. Eloise Reyes: Aye. Four votes. All right, that is 4-0.
- Four votes. That is 4-0. Next. Aye. Eloise Reyes: Aye. Four votes. That is 4-0.
- I voted no. You voted what? No. Oh, no. Grove, no. Three to two. All right.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments and procedural items. The committee approved, largely on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, the appointments of Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nicholas Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. It also approved references to bills, committee appointments, subcommittee ratifications, joint committee appointments, and floor acknowledgments. A motion to grant rule waivers for Senators Perez and Padilla to introduce additional measures under SR 22.5 drew opposition from Senator Grove and ultimately passed on a 3-2 vote in the final tally.
The committee then heard testimony on the appointment of Andy Nakahata as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank). Nakahata described his background in finance and infrastructure lending and said he would focus on expanding access to IBank programs statewide, especially in underserved and rural areas. Members questioned him about outreach equity, county-by-county loan activity, creditworthiness standards, the California Transmission Accelerator, and financing for public hospitals and other infrastructure projects. He said IBank works through financial development corporations, municipal advisors, and other partners, monitors geographic reach, and can work with applicants to adjust loan size or identify additional funding sources when projects are not fully creditworthy.
Public witnesses spoke in support of Nakahata, including representatives from Siebert William Shank and O’Melveny/other public finance firms, who praised his expertise and leadership. No opposition testimony was offered. The committee voted 5-0 to move Nakahata’s appointment to the full Senate for confirmation. After completing a final roll call on the earlier agenda items, the committee adjourned its public session and announced it would move into executive session.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, may I explain my vote? Yes, go ahead.
- But with that, I vote aye. Very good. Mr. Chair, very quickly. Go ahead.
- Members, by your vote of eight aye, I don't know...
- Chairman, may I explain my vote? Yes, ma'am, go ahead.
- Chair, may I explain my vote? Yes, please.
Committee:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Keywords:
air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, forest fire, brush removal, defensible space, community hardening, vegetation management, fire-resistant construction, wildland urban interface, WUI, insurance premium tax, property insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial property insurance
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll ask that they open the queue for voting. Declare the vote.
- Any member wishing to change their vote, we'll close the queue now and declare the vote.
- I asked that they open the queue for voting. Close the queue and declare the vote.
- I will ask they open the queue for voting. Declare the vote.
- Seeing none, we will open the queue for voting. Closed cue to car the vote.
Committee:
House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Keywords:
education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We will have a roll call vote. Aye. Mr. Chairman, yes.
- I vote aye. Vice Chairman Way: Mr. Chair, thank you, members. I vote aye. Thank you.
- With that, I vote aye. Members, will you vote? 11 aye.
- We'll have a roll call vote. Representative Aguilar, aye.
- That was very efficient: three 11-0 votes.
Committee:
House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Summary:
The Commerce Committee heard three bills after announcing that House Bill 2118 would be held. House Bill 2091 would raise the maximum asset-based assessment DIFI can charge domestic insurers to fund financial surveillance staff, with future increases tied to inflation and capped. The sponsor and industry witnesses said the fees had not been updated in 25 years, that Arizona’s insurance regulatory workload has grown substantially, and that the change should help DIFI hire staff, reduce reliance on more expensive contracted work, and not increase premiums. The committee voted 11-0 to give HB 2091 a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2138 would clarify workers’ compensation coverage for professional firefighters injured while traveling to or from work, defining firefighter for that purpose. The sponsor and witnesses from Queen Creek and the fire community said the bill was intended as cleanup language to restore the original legislative intent after a claim was denied because of a statutory loophole, and that the change would protect firefighters and support recruitment and response readiness. The County Supervisors Association said it was neutral but requested counties be removed from the definition because counties do not employ firefighters; a floor amendment was expected to address that. The committee approved HB 2138 11-0.
House Bill 2122 made clarifying changes to last year’s reciprocity/endorsement law for registration of BTR-related professions, including reciprocity with the United Kingdom. The sponsor described it as a cleanup bill to fix an omission and support workforce development and commerce, and the only witness offered no additional testimony. The committee passed HB 2122 on an 11-0 vote, and the meeting adjourned after all three bills received due pass recommendations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 3 May 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's not what we're going to do with this vote.
- Please vote green.
- I hope that with this vote tonight...
- Members, please vote. Thank you. The clerk will call the names of the members voting remotely. Aye.
- Her vote is aye. The clerk will close the roll. Thank you.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (3-13-25) - Upon Recess
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Willner votes aye, sir.
- Senator Yates chair Willer I vote I sir Senator Yates chair Willer I vote I sir the<00:02:16.080><c>
- Senator Girdler, uh, explain my yes vote, please.
- Yes, sir. role Senator Boswell I'm G vote in favor role Senator Boswell I'm G vote in favor of<00:06:
- Chair Willner, I vote aye.
Keywords:
This meeting will take place upon Recess of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 1:00PM est.
Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:17
HB 114 Discussion 00:38
HB 114 Vote 01:56
HB 808 Discussion 02:24
HB 808 Vote 06:30, 958, all
Summary:
The Standing Committee on Economic Development, Labor, and Tourism met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 114, sponsored by Representative Truett. He explained that the bill clarifies the recreational use statute by expressly adding rock climbing, bouldering, and rappelling, removing liability for landowners who give permission for those activities on their property. After no questions, the committee voted unanimously in favor and reported the bill to the floor with a favorable expression.
The committee then took up House Bill 808, sponsored by Representative Ken Upchurch, which would establish the Burnside Island Development Authority to promote recreation and tourism at General Burnside Island State Park in Pulaski County. Testimony described the authority as a public-private partnership entity that could develop lodging, restaurant, and recreational facilities, with potential for significant tourism and economic development. Members asked about expected economic impact and how revenues would be used; witnesses said direct fees would go back to the authority for the bill’s purposes, and referenced a feasibility study suggesting substantial private investment and indirect tax benefits.
Several senators expressed support but also raised questions about whether the proposal had been fully reviewed by Appropriations and Revenue and about the governor’s potential response. The committee ultimately voted to report House Bill 808 favorably to the floor, with Senator Boswell requesting his vote be recorded. The meeting then moved toward adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 1/23/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- prohibit a member from receiving per diem expense allowances on days the member is attending and voting
- prohibit a member from receiving per diem expense allowances on days the member is attending and voting
- </c><00:02:59.280><c> uh</c> members who are attending or voting uh members who are attending or voting
- </c> days the member is attending and voting days the member is attending and voting VI<00:03:16.120>
- </c><00:03:22.879><c> VI</c> to days the member attends and votes VI to days the member attends and votes
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Apr 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- You have voted House Bill 3322 due pass. I now move that House Bill 1872 be voted due pass.
- I now move that House Bill 3470 be voted due pass.
- So I'm going to vote yes on this, but please consider changing it. Thank you.
- So I'm going to vote yes on this, but please consider it changing. Thank you.
- By your vote of 14 aye and zero no, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3470 do
Committee:
House Children and Families