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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For each of the measures being presented today, Orderly conduct of legislative proceedings.
- In Orange County, at my request, we... To justify the public health consequences.
- I request and I vote for SB 936 to save lives. Thank you. Thank you very much.
- Please, I request and I vote for SB 936 to save lives. Thank you. Thank you very much.
- Any additional comments or questions or co-author requests from colleagues.
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several Senate bills, with most of the discussion focused on worker training, public safety, and consumer protection. SB 1203 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would expand training and de-escalation requirements for private security officers. Supporters, including security workers and labor groups, said the bill would better prepare officers who often respond first to mental health crises and violent incidents. Opponents, including security industry representatives and business groups, argued it would impose major costs, create training bottlenecks, and could reduce licensed security coverage. The committee ultimately voted the bill out on a due pass recommendation to Labor and Employment, with some members noting future amendments to address training capacity and employer-provided training.
The committee also approved SB 936 by Senator Blakespear, which would restrict retail sales of nitrous oxide canisters larger than 8 grams while preserving legitimate medical, dental, culinary, and automotive uses. Support came from county officials, public health groups, waste management organizations, law enforcement, and local governments, who described rising misuse, impaired driving, and recycling hazards. No opposition testimony was presented, and the bill passed to Public Safety.
SB 1271 by Senator Reyes, aimed at strengthening California’s midwifery training pipeline by requiring data collection on licensed midwife preceptor capacity, also passed unanimously to Health. Supporters said the bill would help address shortages in rural birth care and improve access to training for aspiring midwives. SB 903 by Senator Padilla, which would place guardrails on the use of AI in mental health and psychotherapy settings and prohibit AI from being marketed as a therapist, drew emotional testimony from a mother whose son died by suicide after extensive chatbot interactions. Health and behavioral health groups supported the measure, while several industry and health organizations were opposed unless amended; the committee nevertheless sent it to Privacy and Consumer Protection on a unanimous vote. The committee also approved SB 1165 on consent and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You both have amazing bills, always mystics and, you know, every piece of legislation you do.
- , I respectfully request your aye vote.
- And that's been a tremendous success for legislative action on this.
- We respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you. Other folks here in support of this bill?
- We respectfully request and I vote. Thank you. Other folks here in support of this bill.
Committee:
House Housing and Community Development
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- Well, you see, I actually knew that because I know that you've been such a great legislator.
- Members, Assembly Member Wilson has requested to lift the call on file item number 22, AB 435.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
- Members, the Appropriations Committee meets upon adjournment in Swing Space Room 1100.
Summary:
The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions.
The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition.
AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires Texas to design and construct appropriate on-site markers to reflect the designation and
- It requires Texas to design and construct appropriate on-site markers to reflect the designation and
- For your consideration of this legislation. Right now, our legal tools are limited.
- For your consideration of this legislation, Senator Hinojosa? Uh, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Uh, request local.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Transportation heard a series of memorial and honorary designation bills, including SB 876 naming the Crescent Bypass the Bob Cornett Parkway, HB 2523 renaming part of State Highway 48 for Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia, HB 2457 naming a portion of US 287 the Molly Mullins Mile, HB 2763 naming a TxDOT facility for Eduardo Eddie Garcia Jr., HB 3135 creating specialty license plates for retired firefighters, HB 2415 naming part of FM 969 for Senior Police Officer Louis Andy Taylor, HB 2143 naming part of FM 1097 for Army Specialist Joey Lynn, HB 767 naming part of SH 249 for Colonel Paul P. Mendez, HB 2198 naming part of Highway 34 for Officer Jacob Candenosa, SB 1230 naming part of FM 10 for Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson, SB 2515 naming part of Loop 323 for fire chief Jimmy Wayne Seaton, SB 2688 naming part of US 281 for the McIlroy family, and SB 2790 naming part of US 67 for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Most of these bills were presented by senators on behalf of House authors and were supported by family members, local officials, or law enforcement groups, with testimony emphasizing public service, sacrifice, and roadway safety. The committee also heard SB 2799, which would create new criminal penalties for reckless driving that causes bodily injury or serious bodily injury; the sponsor and a Montgomery County prosecutor said the bill would fill a gap between misdemeanor reckless driving and aggravated assault and give prosecutors more proportional charging options. A separate policy bill, HB 1672, was described as removing an administrative delay in DPS motor carrier enforcement, and HB 3012 would eliminate a $3 administration fee for driving courses. After public testimony, the committee voted to report each listed bill favorably to the full Senate, generally by a 6-0 roll call, and recommended them for the local and uncontested calendar; all bills were left pending until the final vote, then reported out and the committee recessed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We really try to listen on these visits during this legislative time to find out what...
- </c> so if you have a research request so if you have a research request something<00:08:22.360><c> you're
- They are showing up to their legislative sessions. They are voting.
- </c><00:57:08.319><c> sessions</c> showing up to their legislative sessions showing up to their legislative
- </c> were here a couple years ago requesting were here a couple years ago requesting um<01:09:23.480>
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, March 2, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- ><c> board</c><00:17:00.639><c> of</c> The legislation empowers the board of The legislation empowers
- </c> think is going to be appropriate. think is going to be appropriate.
- </c> welf welfare reform model legislation. welf welfare reform model legislation.
- ,</c><01:30:52.080><c> we</c> Even if you pass the legislation, we Even if you pass the legislation,
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
Keywords:
medical necessity, insurance, healthcare policy, independent review, claim processing, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, welfare, Medicaid, employment, eligibility verification
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- I respectfully, at the appropriate time, Mr.
- The Native American Legislative Caucus stands in solidarity with you.
- I also... ...leadership as chair of the Armenian Legislative Caucus.
- In fact, you guys celebrated that legislation.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a delayed quorum call, then moved through routine procedural actions, including unanimous-consent requests on guest seating and committee referrals. A motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to withdraw AB 2624 from committee failed on a roll call vote, 14-44. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions and held an Armenian Genocide Remembrance ceremony with a prayer, pledge, and moment of silence.
The main floor action centered on H.R. 97, commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Assembly Member Schultz and numerous colleagues spoke in support, emphasizing historical recognition, solidarity with Armenian Californians, and opposition to denial. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. Later, H.R. 99 recognizing California Agriculture Day also drew extensive support from members highlighting the state’s agricultural economy, farmworkers, and the need for continued investment in agriculture; it was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added.
Several bills were also considered and passed: AB 1838 on contractor wage-and-hour disclosure for public works bids, AB 1562 authorizing counties to randomly select poll workers, AB 2297 standardizing restitution rules in diversion programs, AB 1659 improving school re-enrollment support for justice-impacted youth, AB 1974 creating an optional temporary firearm storage program for law enforcement, AB 2402 updating health studio fee rules, and AB 1607 extending the Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund. AB 1607 drew sharp opposition over fee funding and broader policy concerns, but passed 66-1. The Assembly also adopted ACR 129 establishing a sister-state relationship with Lagos State, Nigeria, and considered a Senate joint resolution on tariffs, with members split over whether tariffs or state policies were the main driver of higher costs; the transcript ends during debate on that resolution.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation is focused on creating a safe path for communities to opt in to legal street usage of
- What's the need to create all the legislation, then, to allow them to be driven like a vehicle on the
- As you remember, and as I just told everyone here, it's an opt-in type of legislation.
- I would like to request a moment of silence for Mr. James Bennett.
- I would like to request a moment of silence for Mr. James Bennett.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Committee on Transportation heard SB 356 by Senator Wright, which would create an opt-in framework for counties and municipalities to allow utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain local roads with posted speed limits below 55 mph, subject to local safety determinations, licensing, insurance, and other restrictions. Supporters, including a retired sheriff and a Florida Sheriffs Association representative, argued the bill would give law enforcement clearer authority and reflect the reality that UTVs are already being used on roads, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Honda warned that UTVs are not designed for public roads and lack key safety features. Several senators raised safety concerns, especially about speed and crash risk, but the bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senators Martin, McClain, and Truenow expressing reservations.
The committee then held a lengthy discussion on seaport infrastructure and funding. FDOT presented data showing Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports generate major cargo volume, jobs, and economic impact, and described state funding programs such as FSTED, SPI, and the construction aggregate grant program. Port representatives from Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port of Palm Beach, and Port Tampa Bay described record cargo and cruise activity, major capital projects, and the importance of state and federal grants, private partnerships, and long-term planning. They also discussed challenges including limited land, bulkhead and berth maintenance, channel deepening, workforce needs, fuel access, resiliency, and intermodal connectivity. Senators asked about return on investment, trade patterns, financing, cruise-versus-cargo balance, and operational risks; the ports emphasized that they are largely enterprise-funded but still depend on public investment for major infrastructure.
The committee also approved a block of appointments to the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority and the Tampa Port Authority without objection. In addition, FDOT presented the statewide mapping programs work group report required by SB 1662, recommending a coordinated statewide aerial imagery and LiDAR program, shared procurement and cost-sharing arrangements, and statutory updates to improve interagency coordination and access to geospatial data. Senators briefly discussed potential uses for the data in insurance, emergency management, and property assessment, and the presentation concluded without further action.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (05/05/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:07:55.320><c> urgency,</c> appropriate urgency, appropriate urgency, has<00:07:56.960><c> finally
- And so, legislators<00:46:36.200><c> um</c> legislators um legislators um that<00:46:37.240><c> they're
- Section two, I good and and appropriate.
- </c> being spent appropriately. Thank you. being spent appropriately. Thank you.
- </c><01:38:52.640><c> to</c> as we were requested to as we were requested to do.<01:38:54.680><c> Uh<
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/09/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- >> No, not yet, but... >> Request roll call. Roll call being requested, roll call will be given.
- </c> or have legislation pending. or have legislation pending.
- </c> project, and responding to FOIA requests project, and responding to FOIA requests for<00:47:58.000
- </c><01:14:06.960><c> for</c> universe in where it's appropriate for universe in where it's appropriate
- </c><01:19:45.200><c> the</c> legislation that will expand the legislation that will expand the Attorney
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 17th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, communications from the governor in gross legislative bill 304, 304A, 365, In gross legislative
- Additional communication: Gross Legislative Bills 705E and 705A.
- LB 929 is the epitome of do-nothing legislation.
- But it is the one thing that this legislative body is responsible It is the one thing that this legislative
- , our Office of Legislative Services.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Health & Human Services #1
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members of the committee, for the record, Carly Leach, legislative liaison for the Arizona
- There are also other consequences of this legislation.
- There are also other consequences of this legislation.
- Madam Chairman, members, 18 states have enacted this or similar legislation to date.
- This legislation would make it 72 hours and seven calendar days for non-urgent.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2307, as amended, which would require the Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when Arizona beds are unavailable for certain involuntary commitment cases involving defendants found dangerous and incompetent. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an emergency stopgap to prevent individuals who are deemed non-restorable from being released because Arizona lacks secure behavioral health beds, while opponents argued it would raise due process, disability rights, family access, and cost concerns, and questioned whether the state could even implement such interstate placements. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced HB 2307 on a 6-5 due pass vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 2083, which updates diabetes-related coverage language in health plans to include newer devices and supplies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens. Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated statutes and improves access and outcomes for people with diabetes, while an insurer representative offered soft opposition, warning that writing these items into statute could create a state mandate and potential cost exposure, especially if the language is read to include GLP-1 medications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and moved HB 2083 forward on an 11-1 due pass vote.
Next, House Bill 2673 was heard, addressing mental health screening and treatment for incarcerated people. The sponsor said the bill was being reworked into a study committee concept after stakeholder feedback, but the underlying proposal would require prompt evaluation of prisoners showing mental disorder symptoms and faster referral for treatment. A family member testified about her son’s severe deterioration in jail and death, while an attorney opposed the bill as overbroad and legally problematic. Despite the sponsor’s indication that the bill would become a study committee, the committee voted 12-0 to give HB 2673 a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2923, which revises timelines, procedures, and notice requirements for judicial review of court-ordered mental health treatment; supporters said it clarifies outdated language and improves communication with families, while opponents argued it shifts burdens onto patients and could prolong confinement. HB 2923 also received a 12-0 due pass vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/27/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> then also to ensure that um legislative then also to ensure that um legislative members<00:17:30.919
- into the request to add here.
- That would be my request. Mr.
- </c> make a motion that would be my request make a motion that would be my request Mr<01:31:38.400><c
- Chairman. appropriate location for it thank you Mr appropriate location for it thank you Mr chairman<
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House lawmakers OK bill to bring Minnesota into compliance with 'One Big Beautiful Bill' 5/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , request a roll call.
- </c> request a roll call. There are 15 hands. request a roll call. There are 15 hands.
- </c> request roll call. request roll call.
- </c> legislation is critical for them. legislation is critical for them.
- Clearly, legislation has been have, too. Clearly, legislation has been drafted. drafted. drafted.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Appropriations Committee came back with a $171 million request instead.
- </c> this absolutely essential legislation. this absolutely essential legislation.
- HR6260 appropriately.
- </c> legislation. And I yield back. legislation. And I yield back.
- I want to thank the Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Committee<04:38:43.680><c> Chairman,
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is subject to appropriations and would therefore go to Ways and Means.
- I don't think they're requesting to be on this committee, so asking for a no vote.
- With these conditions, implementation of this legislation would be challenging.
- They look at the appropriateness of that place.
- They look at the appropriateness of that place.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
Keywords:
alternative placements, individual ownership, restrictive policies, healthcare, operational control, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, behavioral health, children, support services, poverty reduction, intergenerational poverty, WorkFirst, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF, self-sufficiency, economic justice
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/01/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for uh appropriate placement settings. for uh appropriate placement settings.
- </c> Home Service and testifying to request Home Service and testifying to request your<01:04:08.880>
- Appropriation was 1.5 uh million per biennium.
- Appropriation was 1.5 uh in 2023.
- c> to</c><01:15:24.239><c> scale</c><01:15:24.640><c> the</c> appropriation was used to scale the appropriation
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Appropriations Committee will come to order for the purpose of public hearing.
- or possibly legislate, that's not the question, of course.
- legislation.
- legislation.
- A local government note was requested, but is not available yet.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
retirement, lump sum payment, financial security, pension reform, monthly benefits, retirement system, investment earnings, trust funds, public pensions, financial management, education, benefits, school employees, membership eligibility, employment, public employees, port workers, federal retirement plan, pension, 904
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, consent has been requested to hold House Joint Memorial 12 on the third reading calendar one legislative
- Consent has been requested to hold House Joint Memorial 12 on the third reading calendar for one legislative
- Consent has been requested. Is there objection? Hearing none, so ordered.
- This legislation does present... Now, hang with me a little bit.
- And so I submit to you that this legislation is a good piece of legislation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Both TDCJ and Waukee County are in support of this legislation.
- Their experience, and I request, respectfully, the right to close.
- We just passed our 2017 legislation, we...
- This bill is named after Lauren and C.J., appropriately so, and so we can make sure that the appropriate
- Well, HB1410 really does appropriately address the issue of private prisons.
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, private prisons, inmate confinement, criminal justice reform, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, government contracts, inmate housing