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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then I'm going to leave it to Rochelle to lead us.
- I have visited Cabo Verde four times, and I also was the lead person to bring Mrs.
- I have visited Caveord four times, and I also was the lead person to bring Mrs.
- You'll see Rochelle and Dina and a couple of the staffers really work together to lead the commission
- You'll see Rochelle and Dina and a couple of the staffers really work together to lead the commission
Summary:
The Cape Verdean Cultural Center Commission met with quorum and began by introducing new commissioners and staff, with Chair Miranda and others emphasizing the long effort to establish the commission and the goal of creating a Cape Verdean cultural center in Boston that would serve the broader Commonwealth. Several commissioners introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in community organizing, education, history, cultural programming, municipal service, and advocacy, with members representing communities including Roxbury, Dorchester, Brockton, New Bedford, Taunton, Scituate, and Cape Cod.
The meeting focused on the commission’s mandate: to study the organizational structure, feasibility, and potential location and scope of a Cape Verdean cultural center, and to gather public input through listening sessions and site visits. Members discussed possible approaches, including visits to existing cultural institutions and museums, traditional listening sessions in Cape Verdean communities, and collecting feedback at major Cape Verdean events. Several commissioners stressed the importance of including elders, youth, artists, historians, and existing Cape Verdean organizations, as well as correcting historical myths and increasing visibility of Cape Verdean contributions in local historical societies and public narratives.
Funding and logistics were also discussed. Chair Miranda said short-term support might come from earmarks, but the larger funding goal would be a bond bill to seed the project, with private and organizational fundraising to follow later. Commissioners asked about resources for community events and whether a shared repository for ideas could be created; staff said they would explore a platform and send follow-up emails. The commission agreed to continue gathering ideas by email and chat, to consider combining listening sessions across regions, and to hold the next meeting in early April. The meeting minutes from the prior meeting were approved, and the commission adjourned by vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assemblymember Rubio will lead us in the pledge. Thank you, members. Join in the flag salute.
- Assemblymember Rubio will lead us in the pledge. Thank you, members.
- And we all have so much going on personally that we don't necessarily kind of lead with.
- I was headed down a path that was never going to lead to good, and I ended up going to college and stand
- California leads the way in FFA, and to me, they are the best state out there with FFA members.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions.
The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Rubio will lead us in the pledge. Thank you, members. Join in the flag salute.
- Assembly Member Rubio will lead us in the pledge. Thank you, members.
- And we all have so much going on personally that we don't necessarily kind of lead with.
- I was headed down a path that was never going to lead to good, and I ended up going to college and standing
- California leads the way in FFA, and to me, they are the best state out there with FFA members.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Amy Hatch-Wenika, and I represent the Deschutes-Sahaptin 13 salmon habitat recovery lead entity
- My name is Amy Hatch-Wenika, and I represent the Deschutes-Sahaptin 13 salmon habitat recovery lead entity
- additional $6 million for the Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools program, which would help districts with lead
- additional $6 million for the Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools program, which would help districts with lead
- Districts with lead and water projects.
Summary:
The Capital Budget Committee held a hearing on Proposed Substitute House Bill 2295, the supplemental capital budget. Staff said the proposal totals nearly $911 million, including about $400 million in bonds and $511 million from other state and federal sources, with much of the increase over the governor’s proposal coming from Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding. Major spending areas include housing and homelessness, K-12 construction, human services facilities, and CCA-funded clean energy, decarbonization, and habitat restoration projects. The chair said the committee would not take amendments at the hearing and planned to vote out the budget on Thursday, with a technical fix striker expected.
Testimony was largely supportive of the House proposal, with many witnesses asking the committee to preserve or increase specific items in final negotiations. Housing advocates urged support for the Housing Trust Fund, manufactured housing preservation, and projects such as Alliance Place, Cloverdale Cottages, Cherry Street Village, Somos, and the Thrive Center. Education and public facility witnesses backed investments in school seismic safety, small district modernization, Healthy Kids Healthy Schools, community college and university maintenance, and projects at Cascadia College, WSU, CWU, and UW. Health and human services testimony supported behavioral health, Tubman Center, HealthPoint, pregnant parenting treatment, and the Yakima Behavioral Health Hub.
Natural resources, climate, and infrastructure witnesses praised funding for Flood Plains by Design, community forests, trust land transfer, salmon recovery, the Skokomish land purchase, and the Lower Columbia River dredging project. Several local governments and organizations requested additional support or Senate-level funding for specific projects, while Climate Solutions cautioned against using CCA dollars to backfill existing obligations. The committee heard no votes during the hearing, and the chair closed by saying the budget would be executed on Thursday.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We're also a leading quantum computing company here in the United States of America.
- We're also a leading quantum computing company here in the United States of America and located in Albuquerque
- And just to respond to that, when the SIC invests in these companies, and this is kind of leading them
- investment in people and the jobs they bring to New Mexico and the technology that they're going to lead
- They've trained 50 of the world's best PhDs who are now leading industries.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 016 Jan 30th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Lindstedt, would you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance?
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- We thank them for their visit and encourage them to continue leading, learning, and advocating for their
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- each of us to continue his work, not only in words spoken on the holidays, but in the way we live, lead
- You can only imagine what would have happened if he had been able to live and lead for additional decades
- Not the kind that makes headlines, but the kind that leads to change.
- And some of you may know or not know, he was first asked to lead the civil rights movement, and he said
- May we go and lead with reflection and confidence and commitment to our communities.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work amid current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to civil liberties. Senator Richardson closed on the resolution, and the roll was called; SCR 107 was adopted.
After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment memorials. Senator Pérez requested adjournment in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, describing his service, family, and death in a duty-related car pursuit accident. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy, Bay Area roots, and charitable work. Senator Becker and Senator Laird added remarks about Weir’s cultural impact and the Grateful Dead’s place in California history.
The Senate also adjourned in memory of the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, with Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil speaking about the lives of the four young victims, including children and a teenager, and condemning gun violence. The Pro Tem closed by reflecting on the day’s themes of justice, loss, and civic responsibility, and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- A $2 million investment is made in remediating lead pipes in schools through the Healthy Kids Healthy
- A $2 million investment is made in remediating lead pipes in schools through the Healthy Kids Healthy
- Finally, thank you for fully funding the lead remediation grant program. It protects our kids.
- The lead remediation grant program protects our kids, and it's always used.
- This proposal is a real opportunity for Washington to lead by continuing to invest in homeownership solutions
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- session be the greatest achievement of any Florida Senate because they were all willing to yield to the leading
- session be the greatest achievement of any Florida Senate because they were all willing to yield to the leading
- Father, this fortitude does not come without to the leading of your spirit.
- And the question was, after everything that we did to lead the nation on parental school choice, what
- they... ...did to lead the nation on parental school choice, what information or how would you provide
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 executive appointments. After explanation by Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gates, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0.
The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural development package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties losing population, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care measures. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health provisions in light of a new federal rural health grant and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, while also asking about eligibility and access to grant funds. The bill passed 39-0.
The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision for later conforming legislation and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators from both parties supported the bill while raising concerns about accountability, student oversight, and school quality. The bill passed 38-0.
Afterward, the Senate waived rules so SB 250 and CS/SB 318 could be immediately certified to the House. The session ended with announcements, including Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and a reminder about the chamber group photograph, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Sep 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I'm going to be taking the lead on chairmen and members of the committee.
- United States—it's Prince versus United States, the leading case on this issue—and the United States
- But that's why Keep Washington Working says, we're not going to collect data that would lead to reporting
- That would lead to reporting, that's not interfering with federal law.
- And so I think that that leads to the answer to your question, which is no, I don't think that sharing
Summary:
The Tribal Relations Committee held a work session on the Keep Washington Working Act, hearing first from the Office of the Attorney General, then the Office of the Governor, and finally advocates from the ACLU of Washington, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and One America. The Attorney General’s office described the 2019 bipartisan law as limiting state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement, emphasizing minimal data collection, privacy protections, definitions in the statute, model policies for agencies, and the role of court orders and federal funding exceptions. Committee members asked about consistency in legal guidance, possible federal challenges, and whether the law has been litigated in Washington or elsewhere; the office said it has not been challenged in Washington and cited similar laws in other states that have been upheld or dismissed in litigation.
The governor’s office said the administration is implementing the law across agencies through case-by-case review of data-sharing requests, coordination with the Attorney General and privacy officials, and a new executive order creating an immigration sub-cabinet to improve agency coordination and community input. Officials said the state will continue to protect immigrant communities, avoid using state resources for civil immigration enforcement, and comply with federal funding requirements where necessary, citing Medicaid and other programs as examples. They also discussed recent court rulings in Washington that blocked federal grant conditions tied to immigration enforcement and said agencies are being trained to review data privacy and sharing practices.
Advocates argued that Keep Washington Working is grounded in anti-commandeering principles and is meant to ensure state resources are used for state purposes, not federal immigration enforcement. They said the law helps immigrant communities trust police, schools, and public services, but warned that data sharing and aggressive federal enforcement are eroding that trust and harming families. The panelists described cases involving alleged unlawful local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, family separation, detention, and due process concerns, and suggested possible improvements such as stronger enforcement mechanisms, a private right of action, and broader limits on data sharing. No votes or formal actions were taken; the committee closed the hearing after members thanked the presenters and invited follow-up on implementation issues and potential legislative changes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assemblymember Dixon will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- And the people who are leading California in meeting the moment in reaching our nation's leading environmental
- With ACR 90, we in the legislature have the opportunity to lead by example and to affirm this is a vital
- Steve went on to lead a remarkable life.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Wyoming leads the way, Texas comes in to win. That's a problem. Okay, so is this?
- With clarity and leadership, America can lead the future of communication, and that can happen right
- I'm the Director of Government Affairs for Ticket Network, a leading online marketplace for live event
- A competitive marketplace ultimately leads... ...to better service, more options, and fair pricing for
- This provides options for fans, leading to better service and innovation beyond the current ticket practices
Bills:
HB2226 , HB2269 , HB2343 , HB2760 , HB3621 , HB4079 , HB4204 , HB4518 , HB4531 , HB4555 , HB4850 , HB4876 , HB4903 , HB4996 , HB5122
Keywords:
construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask that you would lead them, that you would give them your heart and your words and your guidance
- Johnson before we took this action, to replace Senator Champion temporarily with Senator Pappas to lead
- temporarily, uh, with Senator<00:12:09.040><c> Papis</c><00:12:09.680><c> to</c><00:12:09.920><c> lead
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- and the risk associated with overseas supply chains addresses elements such as regulatory hurdles, lead
- development and improvement activities between a manufacturing facility and its suppliers, this can lead
- to think as a global leader, and Chairwoman Button, I appreciate that this bill positions Texas to lead
- industries, everything from coffee shops, hair salons, bookstores, restaurants, and entrepreneurs. who lead
- Fixed limits, however, may not adequately address variations in unemployment levels. potentially leading
Bills:
HB 112 , HB199 , HB621 , HB1349 , HB2214 , HB3466 , HB3698 , HB3699 , HCR9 , HB112 , HB199 , HCR9
Keywords:
science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Butler, would you mind leading us in an opening prayer? Thank you so much.
- The road leading to the... The utility company.
- The road leading to the lake was vacated by our County Commissioners.
- Are we going to shut down the creeks that lead in there?
- Are we going to shut down the creeks that lead in there that run across Senator Williams' property because
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- adult learners to earn a high school diploma while also completing career and tech education that leads
- to say, you know, uh, one last thing I would like to see Health and Human Services kind of take a lead
- , take the lead on it over the TEA on this issue.
- Lead this, uh, bill. Be over. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. OK. Thank you. Thanks for the time.
- For Texas to continue leading in a rapidly evolving economy, we must prioritize a well-prepared workforce
Bills:
HB117
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida can lead. And when each of us decides to lead, that means we're going to step up and...
- Florida can lead.
- And when each of us decides to lead, that means we're going to step up and do something.
- said, I would ask that you consider co-sponsoring Senator Yarborough's good bill and help Florida lead
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health Policy considered several health-related measures. SB 890 on improving screening and treatment for blood clots was presented as a work-in-progress based on a prior working group. The bill would define certain clot-related conditions as chronic diseases, create a DOH registry, require screening and training in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, and several senators raised concerns about definitions, training requirements, facility responsibilities, and public records impacts. Survivors and family members testified in strong support, describing blood clots as a preventable public health crisis. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote.
SB 668 on storage and disposal of prescription drugs and sharps would direct a study of medical sharps collection and address conflicts between state and federal law on disposal of certain prescription drugs. Senators discussed whether the study should include both individual and commercial disposal and whether newer injectable medications increase sharps waste. The bill received supportive testimony from waste and recycling stakeholders and was reported favorably. SB 762 on preventing the spread of avian influenza would create a DOH task force to develop a statewide response strategy, monitor outbreaks, study wastewater monitoring, and recommend cost-effective testing and prevention measures. An amendment extended the task force deadline, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also approved SB 182, which creates the Home Away From Home tax credit for businesses donating to charities that house families of critically ill children, with supporters saying it would help expand lodging for families in need. SB 942, the chair’s bill on restrictive covenants in health care, would limit non-compete clauses for physicians under a salary threshold, with debate focused on patient access, workforce retention, and concerns about small practices and contract enforcement. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee adopted SPB 7018 to preserve a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial bypass of parental consent requirements for abortion, and then reported it favorably. Several members later recorded votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THIS LEGISLATION WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.
- LUCY'S MOM COULDN'T JOIN ME HERE TODAY BECAUSE SHE IS LEADING AN IMMERSIVE WEEK SAVED AGAIN FOR MIDDLE
- FERNANDEZ, YOU MAY CONTINUE BRIEFLY. >> UNFORTUNATELY THE STATISTICS DON'T LIE FOR FLORIDA LEADS THE
- FLORIDA LEADS THE NATION IN REPORTABLE ACCIDENTS AND MORE CONCERNING IS WE LEAD THE NATION IN REPORTABLE
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- not generating enough revenue in your business, and the current statute could be misinterpreted, leading
- leaders amongst our community of residential and commercial properties by saying as a state we will lead
- We appreciate the state leading by example and allowing every sector that uses water to consider water
- I'm happy that our government now will be leading the way in showing us how to change to zero scaping
- I believe we should lead in these areas.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We, I would not consider AGC as the lead on this.
- It also leads to a lot of data requests that can be timely and expensive for local cities and units.
- </c><00:40:39.360><c> to</c> becoming um well it it it could lead to becoming um well it it it could
- Um it also leads to a lot of uh fraud.
- </c><00:42:31.720><c> pipes</c><00:42:32.200><c> removed</c> having lead pipes removed having lead pipes
Committee:
Senate Labor