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CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 078 Apr 2nd, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All those in favor,<00:32:31.080><c> say</c><00:32:31.480><c> I.</c><00:32:31.960><c> I.
  • The<00:32:34.920><c> eyes</c><00:32:35.200><c> have</c><00:32:35.440><c> it.
  • Correctly<00:32:41.080><c> printed</c><00:32:41.360><c> Senate</c><00:32:41.560><c> Bill</c><00:32:41.679
  • </c><01:32:37.440><c> MESA</c><01:32:37.920><c> talking</c><01:32:38.240><c> with</c><01:32:38.400><c
  • </c><01:32:41.560><c> And</c><01:32:41.720><c> this</c><01:32:41.880><c> work</c><01:32:42.160><c> on
Keywords: 981, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:32:27.519><c> that</c><00:32:27.840><c> were</c><00:32:28.080><c> ready</c><00:32:28.320><c> to</
  • to come online<00:32:29.120><c> and</c><00:32:29.440><c> help</c><00:32:29.679><c> lower</c><00:32:30.159
  • </c><00:32:33.360><c> Uh</c><00:32:33.679><c> and</c><00:32:33.919><c> neither</c><00:32:34.320><c> is
  • homes.<00:32:42.640><c> These</c><00:32:42.880><c> were</c><00:32:43.120><c> goals</c><00:32:44.080>
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/28/2025)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:32:29.840><c> sized</c><01:32:30.280><c> version</c><01:32:30.719><c> of</c><01:32:31.280><c>
  • > think</c><01:32:56.119><c> about</c><01:32:56.520><c> in</c><01:32:56.760><c> this</c><01:32:56.960
  • </c><02:32:44.560><c> so</c><02:32:45.560><c> we</c><02:32:45.840><c> go</c><02:32:46.240><c> to</c>
  • the answer to<03:32:03.800><c> the</c><03:32:04.080><c> question</c><03:32:04.399><c> but</c><03:32:
  • can</c><03:32:06.720><c> can</c><03:32:06.920><c> give</c><03:32:07.040><c> you</c><03:32:07.199><c>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :22.399><c> So</c><00:32:22.559><c> it's</c><00:32:22.720><c> for</c><00:32:22.880><c> a</c><00:32:23.039
  • Um<00:32:36.000><c> moving</c><00:32:36.399><c> on</c><00:32:36.640><c> then</c><00:32:36.960><c> to<
  • /c><00:32:40.000><c> of</c><00:32:40.159><c> the</c><00:32:40.559><c> bill,</c><00:32:41.039><c> pages
  • </c><00:32:43.120><c> These</c><00:32:43.360><c> are</c><00:32:43.440><c> level</c><00:32:43.760><c>
  • 32:56.960><c> 50</c><00:32:57.679><c> come</c><00:32:57.919><c> out</c><00:32:58.000><c> of</c><00:32
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/22/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:01.360><c> And</c><00:32:01.519><c> thank</c><00:32:01.600><c> you,</c><00:32:01.760><c> Mr
  • ><c> I</c><00:32:06.000><c> just</c><00:32:06.159><c> happen</c><00:32:06.399><c> to</c><00:32:06.640
  • Senator,<00:32:09.360><c> you</c><00:32:09.440><c> can</c><00:32:09.919><c> continue</c><00:32:10.080
  • Good to see<00:32:36.240><c> you</c><00:32:36.399><c> again</c><00:32:36.640><c> as</c><00:32:36.880>
  • affairs<00:32:41.120><c> for</c><00:32:41.360><c> the</c><00:32:41.519><c> Minnesota</c><00:32:41.919
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (03/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> have</c><00:32:30.840><c> in</c><00:32:31.080><c> private</c><00:32:31.880><c> however</c><00:32
  • 00:32:34.320><c> was</c><00:32:34.600><c> stunned</c><00:32:35.240><c> to</c><00:32:35.440><c> find</
  • :32:39.440><c> it</c><00:32:39.600><c> at</c><00:32:39.760><c> home</c><00:32:40.399><c> in</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:42.480><c> me</c><00:32:42.960><c> a</c><00:32:43.159><c> picture</c><00:32:43.720><c> of<
  • 45.840><c> on</c><00:32:46.600><c> 148</c><00:32:47.600><c> two</c><00:32:47.840><c> weeks</c><00:32:
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 148, which would allow classification by biological sex in limited circumstances such as multi-use bathrooms, certain athletic events, and involuntary commitment facilities. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, especially for women and girls, and said it was consistent with recent federal actions and prior legislation. Opponents said the bill lacked a clear definition of biological sex, could create confusion and discrimination, and was unnecessary because existing law and sports rules already address the issues raised. After debate, the committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass on HB 148. The chair asked for a majority report and noted that a minority report would likely be filed. The committee then considered HB 254, a bill related to end-of-life medical decision-making. Supporters framed it as a matter of liberty and relief from suffering for terminally ill patients, while opponents raised moral objections, concerns about suicide being normalized, and worries about deceptive wording and death-certificate reporting. HB 254 was approved on an 11-7 vote for ought to pass, with the chair indicating he would write the majority report and Representative Perez the minority report. The committee then moved to HB 611 with Amendment 2025-0638, a replace-all amendment restoring prior law on recoupment of appointed-counsel costs from indigent criminal defendants and juveniles. The chair explained the amendment as reversing 2020 changes that had limited cost recovery, and the discussion focused on financial affidavits and the Office of Cost Containment’s ability to review indigency claims. The transcript cuts off before the committee vote on HB 611.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 59 Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:10 pm

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the total fair share spending from $1.95 billion to $2.4 billion and shifted that $450 million in Chapter
  • to meet the obligations of the Student Opportunity Act by funding the fifth-sixth goal rate of the Chapter
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House met in a floor session that began with routine procedural motions, including quorum checks, roll calls, and brief recesses. Members also welcomed guests and observed a moment of silent tribute for Frederick Pat Waller of Dracut, a 101-year-old World War II veteran and longtime farmer, before taking up the day’s major budget business. The principal item was the FY2026 appropriations legislation. House leaders described the conference report as a roughly $61 billion budget that reduces spending from earlier proposals while increasing Fair Share spending to $2.4 billion. They highlighted funding for education, including Chapter 70 aid, universal school meals, higher education financial aid, MassReconnect, and school clean energy projects; transportation, including MBTA and regional transit authority support; housing and homelessness programs; food assistance; and a new $5 million immigration legal assistance fund. Supporters emphasized fiscal stability, timely passage, and aid to cities and towns, while noting uncertainty from the federal government. The House first passed the supplemental appropriations bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 142-0, then later passed it on final enactment by 143-1. The House then accepted the conference report on the main FY2026 budget by a roll call vote of 139-6, adopted the emergency preamble by a recorded vote, and finally enacted the budget by another 139-6 vote. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn to the following Thursday at 11 a.m., and the House adjourned.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-31-26)

Licensing & Occupations

Transcript Highlights:
  • is going to create a task force to study the taxation between overlapping districts where we have Chapter
  • 75 suburban fire districts operating in the same space as the Chapter 108 ambulatory service districts
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's been involved in several community organizations, including the Cascade K-8 Community Chapter School
  • PTSA, the OCA Advocates Greater Seattle LEAP Chapter, and the Harborview Community Service League, and
Keywords: 904, all
Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer. The journal was approved, House messages were received, and several measures were introduced and referred, including Senate Joint Resolution 8212 and House Bill 2664. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 8672, honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guding, who was killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted unanimously, all members were added as co-sponsors, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed Trooper Guding’s colleagues and family. The Senate then considered gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47 ayes and 2 absent. Rebecca Chan was confirmed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Senators speaking on the appointments highlighted each nominee’s community involvement, professional background, and qualifications for the board positions. After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus until 1 p.m. The transcript also included the reading of the prior day’s journal and routine procedural motions to advance through the orders of business.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • She's been involved in several community organizations, including the Cascade K-8 Community Chapter School
  • PTSA, the OCA Advocates Greater Seattle LEAP Chapter, and the Harborview Community Service League, and
Summary: The Senate convened with all members present, received the journal without objection, and took up messages from the House and first-reading referrals. It then considered Senate Resolution 8672 honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guting, who was killed in the line of duty. Several senators spoke in support, reflecting on her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of motorists slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed members of Trooper Guting’s family and the State Patrol. The chamber then moved to gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed as a member of the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47-aye, 2 absent. Rebecca A. Chan was confirmed as a member of the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed as a member of the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 49-aye, 0-nay. Senators speaking in support highlighted each appointee’s community involvement, professional background, and education-related experience. After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus and lunch until 1 p.m. No other substantive legislative action was taken in the portion provided.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, if you look at, like, just this chapter of law, To prioritize things, you know, if you look
  • at, like, just this chapter of law, even if there was a sole source situation, there is a law, there's
Bills: HB1540
Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • language that the presumption must be overcome by a clear and convincing evidence standard in the chapter
  • Again, it is in addition to Chapter 51 of the government code and also adds two provisions to the real
Bills: SB302 , SB1335 , SB1734 , SB1760 , SB1975 , SB2127
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 12th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • from NAIFA, and the resolution is before us, Sela Bangarra, 100th anniversary. of the first Texas chapter
  • You know how important the work they do is. 1,300 members across the state, chapters in Amarillo, Austin
Bills: SJR2 , SB4 , SJR36 , SJR2 , SB4 , SR42 , SR74 , SR76 , HCR5 , SB710 , SB710
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • With that,<00:32:11.679><c> I</c><00:32:12.200><c> fully</c><00:32:12.440><c> support</c><00:32:13.320
  • Would<00:32:18.040><c> anyone</c><00:32:18.280><c> else</c><00:32:18.440><c> like</c><00:32:18.560><c
  • </c><00:32:23.760><c> Murakami,</c><00:32:24.280><c> president,</c><00:32:24.600><c> HSBA,</c><00:32:
  • 32:40.040><c> gone</c><00:32:40.320><c> through</c><00:32:40.520><c> our</c><00:32:40.679><c> normal<
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Messages 796 and 797, both judicial confirmation nominations, but announced at the outset that no votes would be taken that day. The committee said it would hold the vote the next day in Room 225. For GM 796, Annalisa M. Bernard Lee was nominated to serve as circuit court judge for the Second Circuit (Maui) for a 10-year term. Supporters included former Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, former judges, attorneys, and the Hawaii State Bar Association, all describing her as fair, hardworking, experienced on both criminal and civil matters, and active in the legal community. Judge Lee testified about her background as a Maui native, former public defender and prosecutor, and current district court judge, and said her experience on all sides of the courtroom shaped her commitment to fairness and access to justice. Senators asked about diversion, sentencing repeat offenders, and the role of a circuit court judge; Lee said she would consider cases individually, support diversion and pretrial collaboration where appropriate, and use judicial power to address underlying problems when possible. For GM 797, Michael K. Soong was nominated to the Fifth Circuit Court for Kauai and Niihau. Former Chief Justice Recktenwald and other supporters praised his long legal career, including service as a prosecutor, district court judge, and acting chief judge during a period when Kauai lacked a full-time circuit judge. They emphasized his courtroom control, common sense, community ties, and willingness to take on extra judicial committee work. Soong testified that he had served as a district court judge since 2017 and had recently been handling circuit court duties, including civil, criminal, and jury trial matters. He described the differences between district and circuit court, his experience presiding over complex trials, and his support for specialty courts such as drug court, veterans court, and mental health calendars. The Hawaii State Bar Association said it found him qualified after its review. No votes were taken on either nomination during this hearing.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/4/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • of</c><00:32:08.080><c> this</c><00:32:08.399><c> opportunity</c><00:32:09.200><c> to</c><00:32:09.519
  • It says &gt;&gt; we<00:32:20.480><c> have</c><00:32:20.640><c> many</c><00:32:20.799><c> of</c><00:32
  • &gt; as<00:32:31.919><c> of</c><00:32:32.159><c> right</c><00:32:32.320><c> now,</c><00:32:32.559><c>
  • there</c><00:32:32.799><c> is</c><00:32:32.960><c> way</c><00:32:33.279><c> too</c><00:32:33.440><c>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:41.080><c> today</c><01:32:41.560><c> but</c><01:32:42.199><c> my</c><01:32:42.400><c> point</c>
  • ><c> I</c><01:32:53.239><c> actually</c><01:32:53.440><c> one</c><01:32:53.520><c> of</c><01:32:53.600
  • :32:56.080><c> young</c><01:32:56.280><c> lady</c><01:32:56.480><c> to</c><01:32:56.600><c> my</c><01
  • ><c> or</c><03:32:21.880><c> unfair</c><03:32:22.239><c> to</c><03:32:22.399><c> the</c><03:32:22.520
  • :32:02.560><c> so</c><04:32:02.920><c> bad</c><04:32:03.800><c> that</c><04:32:03.920><c> he</c><04:32
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/10/25

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
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  • parties<00:32:09.159><c> uh</c><00:32:09.720><c> that</c><00:32:10.120><c> have</c><00:32:10.480><c>
  • 32:13.440><c> to</c><00:32:13.600><c> pick</c><00:32:13.919><c> people</c><00:32:14.320><c> rather</c
  • :32:19.720><c> independent</c><00:32:20.200><c> they</c><00:32:20.320><c> are</c><00:32:21.120><c> uh
  • second<00:32:21.639><c> issue</c><00:32:21.919><c> I</c><00:32:22.000><c> would</c><00:32:22.159><c>
Bills: HF550
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-26-26)

Health Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • but</c><00:32:04.399><c> why</c><00:32:04.640><c> aren't</c><00:32:04.880><c> we</c><00:32:05.120><c>
  • :05.679><c> in</c><00:32:06.000><c> all</c><00:32:06.159><c> parts</c><00:32:06.399><c> of</c><00:32:
  • </c><00:32:08.799><c> So,</c><00:32:09.360><c> um,</c><00:32:09.600><c> it's</c><00:32:09.919><c> such
  • our Kentucky<00:32:22.960><c> grown</c><00:32:23.760><c> proteins</c><00:32:24.320><c> and</c><00:32
  • ><c> need</c><00:32:32.880><c> to</c><00:32:33.039><c> put</c><00:32:33.120><c> out</c><00:32:33.279>
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/18/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The<00:32:06.799><c> judiciary</c><00:32:07.519><c> and</c><00:32:07.840><c> civil</c><00:32:08.159><
  • <00:32:11.679><c> to</c><00:32:12.080><c> fund</c><00:32:12.399><c> our</c><00:32:12.880><c> independent
  • ><c> we</c><00:32:22.000><c> deal</c><00:32:22.240><c> with</c><00:32:22.480><c> here</c><00:32:22.799
  • for</c><00:32:49.600><c> the</c><00:32:49.840><c> next</c><00:32:50.399><c> couple</c><00:32:50.640><
  • However,<00:32:54.000><c> those</c><00:32:54.399><c> leaders</c><00:32:54.960><c> also</c><00:32:55.519
Keywords: 1183, house
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:12.080><c> I</c><00:32:12.200><c> appreciate</c><00:32:12.600><c> you</c><00:32:12.720><c> all</c
  • 32:17.639><c> um</c><00:32:17.960><c> I</c><00:32:18.240><c> have</c><00:32:18.519><c> some</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:33.320><c> that</c><00:32:34.159><c> um</c><00:32:35.120><c> this</c><00:32:35.440><c> bill
  • bill would strip<00:32:36.480><c> away</c><00:32:36.760><c> the</c><00:32:36.960><c> ability</c><00:32
  • cases</c><00:32:43.679><c> to</c><00:32:44.080><c> issue</c><00:32:45.080><c> a</c><00:32:45.320><c>
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met for its first 2025 session meeting, took roll, and established a quorum. The committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 398, an act relating to occupational safety and health, before hearing testimony. Sponsor Representative Walker Thomas said the bill is intended to align Kentucky’s occupational safety and health rules more closely with federal standards, provide clearer reference points for employers, and improve consistency and compliance while maintaining worker safety. He also explained that the substitute added and clarified a de minimis citation provision and defined “qualified representative,” and he noted a typo in the substitute would be corrected on the floor. Members asked whether the bill would change Kentucky’s OSHA structure or affect state offices, and Thomas said Kentucky remains a state-plan state with its own offices and enforcement staff, and that the bill would not eliminate those offices. He said the measure is meant to streamline rules and clarify that certain notices would carry no penalty when there is no substantial impact on safety or health. He also said employers must be given an opportunity to be present for inspections, typically with 45 minutes to an hour to arrange representation. Opposition testimony came from Dustin Ryan Stadler of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO and Gerald Atkins of Working Strategies 2 on behalf of the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council. They argued the bill weakens worker protections, reduces accountability, limits who may request inspections, and could prevent family members from seeking inspections after a fatal workplace incident. Stadler described a fatal construction accident he witnessed in 2006 and said OSHA protections exist for a reason. Atkins cited workplace deaths and injuries, said the bill would go beyond prior 2021 changes, and warned that allowing Franklin Circuit Court to award uncapped costs and attorney fees against OSHA could chill enforcement. Several members then questioned whether federal standards are sufficient, with supporters saying the bill simply aligns Kentucky with federal rules and opponents arguing Kentucky should retain the ability to keep stronger protections for certain industries. No final vote on House Bill 398 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.