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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- honor to inform you that Michael Linden of Post Falls, Idaho, was appointed to the Oil and Gas Conservation
- She was program manager for the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal. Members then made several introductions recognizing visitors, including hospital leaders, education officials, Head Start representatives, and other guests in the gallery. The chamber also received committee reports and gubernatorial correspondence, including referrals of several memorials and resolutions related to water districts and natural resources projects, as well as appointments to the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, the Commission of Pardons and Parole, and the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
In the 10th order, the Senate considered and adopted committee reports confirming several gubernatorial appointments. Hyatt Erstad and Janice Folkerson were confirmed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board after supportive remarks highlighting their experience in insurance, health care, and community service. Jennifer White was confirmed as executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education, with senators praising her education, legal, and administrative background. Peter Kohler was also confirmed to the State Board of Education, with testimony emphasizing his long career in Idaho education, military service, and public leadership.
The Senate also returned Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 to the Resources and Environment Committee for a hearing. Later, the chamber advanced first-reading bills, including measures on fish and game public participation, sex offender definitions, guardianship and conservatorship, protection of working animals, and several technical changes to agricultural and education statutes. Senate Bill 1225, as amended, was read for the first time and sent to second reading. The Senate then moved to miscellaneous business, heard a reminder about a Liberty Bell farewell event, and adjourned until 9:45 a.m. the following day.
ID
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 17th, 2025
California Assembly Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're engaged in 80 plus conservation projects around the world.
- Anna Young, Vice President of Learning and Impact, and Kat Sature, Grants and Government Program.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/18/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This goal of this bill is simply to prevent future opportunist claims, but not to disturb settled property
- Certainly, senators, if they have questions, they'll ask them now, and if they have questions in the future
- I was on the four-year program, so I made it right through.
- It moves us into the future, meets residents' needs.
- Doing a little bit of research into a bill about conservation commissions, we realized in RSA 36A, uh
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:28.240><c> of</c> gaming experiences and programs of gaming experiences and programs of legalized
- </c><00:09:58.080><c> And</c> programs to address problem gaming.
- And programs to address problem gaming.
- Um, and that's being very conservative.
- Well, hopefully we can talk story about this in the future and try to get you guys additional funding
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Feb 16th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- I thought that they go to the veterans program. Is that not?
- That has given me life and given my children a future as well. Mr.
- also hope that as research develops and safety is demonstrated, Missouri will continue expanding future
- I grew up as a strict conservative. This is a bipartisan issue. This isn't Republican.
- Regarding safety, data from Oregon's legalized, state-regulated program indicates that serious safety
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on House Bill 3037, House Bill 2760, House Bill 1778, and House Bill 2830, each by recorded roll call. HB 3037, HB 2760, and HB 1778 all passed 8-4, while HB 2830 passed unanimously 12-0. The committee also said it would not take up HB 1746 and HB 1769 yet, because more work was needed on an amendment.
The public hearing began with House Bill 3005, sponsored by Representative Justice, which would require public and school libraries to adopt and post reconsideration policies for challenged materials, limit requests to local residents or parents/guardians, extend the process to digital materials, and prohibit tracking or retaining personalized user data from digital library resources. Justice said the bill was developed with the Secretary of State’s office and library groups and was intended to add transparency, local control, and privacy protections. Testimony from EBSCO Information Services and the Missouri Library Association supported the bill as a codification of existing library practices and a way to create clearer procedures.
The committee then heard a group of similar bills on AI-generated or digitally altered depictions, including measures by Representatives Lucas, Farnan, Gallick, Schmidt, Williams, Houseman, and Dolan. The sponsors described the bills as closing loopholes in child pornography, revenge-porn, and digital impersonation laws, creating civil remedies, criminal penalties, and in some versions platform takedown requirements for nonconsensual altered images. Members raised questions about how to combine the bills, whether sunsets should be included, and how the proposals relate to existing revenge-porn law. No votes were taken on these bills during the hearing.
Finally, the committee heard House Bills 2817 and 2961 on ibogaine research for veterans and other trauma-affected populations, followed by House Bills 1717 and 1643 on psilocybin and other alternative therapies. Supporters, including veterans, first responders, clinicians, and family members, described severe PTSD, TBI, addiction, and suicide crises and said these treatments had helped them when conventional care had not. Opponents, including the Missouri State Medical Association, said they did not support non-FDA-approved drugs. Members questioned the cost and structure of the proposed studies, the role of the FDA, and whether similar research is already underway. The hearing ended without a vote on these bills.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> important in the future? important in the future?
- So, I figured there might be about a 2% of folks that could actually use this program coming in the future
- We need proven programs. Well, this SNAP-Ed is a proven program.
- We need proven programs. solutions. We need proven programs.
- program and other programs. programs. programs.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to to get off to work or off the program to to get off to work or off the program all<00:35:12.920
- These decisions that you all are making will have profound impacts on my future as well as others' futures
- as well as others Futures and my future as well as others Futures and will<00:57:51.119><c> have</c>
- </c> political climate where conservative political climate where conservative values<00:59:04.520><c
- </c><03:02:08.040><c> that</c> bill and any bill in the future that bill and any bill in the future that
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee opened with procedural remarks, including notice of an overflow room and a brief apology from Representative Andress about returning to his seat after introducing HB 114. The committee then took up HB 476, a proposed 15-week abortion ban. Chairman Lynn explained that a request to withdraw the bill had been filed, but because the bill was already scheduled for hearing, the committee would proceed with testimony and the withdrawal would require later House action. The chair also reminded witnesses to keep remarks to three minutes and asked the audience to remain respectful.
Most testimony focused on abortion access, maternal health, and the likely effects of a 15-week limit. Opponents, including Nancy Pariser, Dr. Cynthia Rasmussen, Dr. Young, Bonnie Bruno, and others, argued that abortion restrictions increase maternal mortality, worsen miscarriage care, create “OB deserts,” and can delay emergency treatment in cases such as sepsis or ectopic pregnancy. Several speakers cited experiences from Texas and Georgia and warned that HB 476 contained no exceptions for rape, incest, or maternal health. Supporters of the bill, including Paul Galasso and Lynn Hill, framed abortion as the loss of unborn life and argued that 15 weeks still allows most abortions while saving lives; they also said New Hampshire’s current law is already adequate and that the bill should be strengthened rather than abandoned.
Other witnesses emphasized practical and economic concerns, saying unwanted pregnancies can worsen poverty, childcare burdens, housing insecurity, and women’s lifetime earnings. Some speakers urged lawmakers to focus instead on affordable housing, childcare, and family support. No committee vote or final action on HB 476 occurred during the hearing; the meeting consisted of opening remarks and public testimony only.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 2nd, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I think even conservative, true, conscientious anti-conservative Texans know this is a racist attack
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 2nd, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I think even conservative true conscientious conservative Texans know this is a racist attack on black
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- On conservation, SB 1249, I linked Alzheimer's disease, state, and appropriation recommends the bill
- Well, it continues a diversion program that's been out there for a few years and helps in that effort
- So in the past, we've had grant programs that allowed for a garden.
- But this program says, no, you know what?
- And I would like to ask all of you who are returning next year to keep this program alive.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call showing 25 members present. The journal was approved, and several guests were introduced, including Pastor Caden Metcalf as Pastor of the Day and Dr. Jane Peterson as Doctor of the Day. The chamber also took up a motion to reconsider SB 1827, which passed on a division vote, and then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar.
In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered and advanced several bills, generally by adopting committee strike-everything amendments and then recommending each bill do pass. Measures included SB 1041 (Arizona Trail Fund), SB 1131 (cardiac emergency response plans in schools), SB 1140 (expungement of misdemeanor records), SB 1249 (Alzheimer’s disease/state brain appropriation), SB 1275 (sentencing and imprisonment), SB 1517 (Barbering and Cosmetology Board), and SB 1673 (Crime Victim Notification Fund). SB 1275 drew the most debate: Senator Ortiz argued a floor amendment would gut judicial discretion and preserve prosecutorial power, while Senator Gowan said the amendment preserved a veterans diversion program; the amendment was adopted on a 15-13 division vote. The Committee of the Whole then reported the bills back to the Senate, which adopted the report.
The Senate then took up third-reading votes on multiple bills. SB 1161, SB 1209, SB 1598, SB 1118, SB 1399, SB 1563, SB 1564, SB 1629, SB 1754, SB 1041, SB 1131, SB 1140, SB 1249, SB 1517, and SB 1673 all passed, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to more divided outcomes. Several members explained votes, especially on SB 1598 and SB 1754, which involved community garden funding and special education/parent complaint issues, respectively. The Senate then recessed, received a large batch of House bills for first reading and committee referral, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until Monday, March 9, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- On conservation, SB 1249, I linked Alzheimer's disease, state, and appropriation recommends the bill
- Well, it continues a diversion program that's been out there for a few years and helps in that effort
- So in the past, we've had grant programs that allowed for a garden.
- But this program says, no, you know what?
- And I would like to ask all of you who are returning next year to keep this program alive.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been a great program. of Wyoming. It's been a great program.
- </c> for said program. for said program.
- </c> program does. program does.
- So, we authorize a program. no funds. So, we authorize a program.
- </c> for the school foundation program. for the school foundation program.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- There are a couple of programs.
- And that's why we're really looking at this program. Oh, what is this program?
- the program That's why we're really looking at this program. How old is this program?
- as just a housing program.
- I don't want the program to be misconstrued as just a housing program.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee first heard a budget presentation on LSU Health Care Services Division and Lallie Kemp Medical Center. Staff reviewed HCSD’s roughly $74.7 million budget, much of it tied to legacy obligations for former LSU hospital systems and support for Lallie Kemp. Committee members asked about prisoner care, risk management costs, declining admissions and emergency visits, and the hospital’s 340B drug program. Lallie Kemp officials explained that prisoner care serves multiple state and local facilities, that lower admissions largely reflect more patients being placed in observation status, and that the in-house 340B program provides major savings to patients and the prison system. Members also asked about care for unhoused patients and the hospital’s discharge practices, and the hospital said social services works to find placement when possible.
The committee then moved to the Louisiana Department of Health budget, which was presented as just under $23.5 billion, with Medicaid making up more than 90 percent of the total. The presentation covered the Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health, Office of Behavioral Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, and Medicaid. Major items included the new Rural Health Transformation Program, the transfer of several functions from DCFS to LDH under the One Door initiative, changes to SNAP administration, and large Medicaid adjustments driven by enrollment, utilization, and federal policy changes. Testimony also highlighted the statewide crisis hub and 988, the commodity food program for seniors, women’s health and maternal outcomes, and the department’s efforts to modernize technology and reorganize services.
Members questioned LDH officials on a wide range of budget and policy issues, including the rural health grant, crisis services, Medicaid redeterminations, provider taxes, physician and hospital supplemental payments, nursing home rates, HCBS funding, and the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. LDH said the rural health grant would support workforce, technology, and care-delivery improvements; that the crisis hub and mobile crisis units are being expanded to improve access and reduce emergency room use; and that the department is working to keep the SNAP error rate below 6 percent to avoid a projected state cost increase. Officials also said they expect to return next year with additional funding requests for HCBS and other programs, while emphasizing that current budget changes are largely meant to realign funding with actual expenditures and new federal requirements. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Participation, you know, we have good programming. Our programming is top-notch.
- liaison for the program.
- Programs for these students that are coming out of high school to go into your program?
- we call it the AS 500 program.
- The program we have is helpful.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that oversees domestic programs
- ranging from education and bias awareness programs to the creation of the university-wide council of
- Well, there has been some sort of freshman orientation programs on antisemitism that have been supposedly
- I'm also enrolled in the rabbinic coordination program at the Shalom Hartman Institute, although I want
- I grew up in a conservative kosher home and attended Solomon Schechter School, K-3-8.
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call, approval of the May 5 minutes, and opening remarks thanking commissioners and the public for their attendance. The commission then heard testimony from former Ambassador Alan Solomont, who argued that antisemitism is rising in multiple forms, including white nationalist antisemitism and antisemitism tied to anti-Israel rhetoric after October 7. He said campus antisemitism should be addressed with nuance, distinguishing protected political speech from conduct that targets Jewish students, and warned against weaponizing antisemitism to attack higher education, civil liberties, or federal research funding. He urged the commission to use multiple definitions and frameworks, including IHRA, Nexus, and the Jerusalem Declaration, and to focus on campus-specific solutions, civic education, and civil discourse. Commissioners asked him about Tufts’ antisemitism training, the role of the federal government, the use of the IHRA definition, and how to improve civic education; he emphasized local campus responses, broader civics instruction, and protecting democracy and due process.
The second major witness was Professor David Weber of Boston University, who testified on the BDS movement and anti-BDS laws. He described BDS as a campaign targeting Israeli businesses, universities, and institutions, and argued it functions as a propagandistic and discriminatory effort that fuels antisemitism and chills dialogue on campuses and in public life. He cited examples such as SodaStream, Ben & Jerry’s, and Brown University, and said anti-BDS laws in 37 states have been effective and constitutional because they regulate government economic activity rather than suppress speech. Weber urged Massachusetts to adopt an anti-BDS statute or executive order, saying the state’s large Jewish population and economic ties to Israel make the issue especially important. Commissioners questioned him about which states have such laws, the impact on dialogue and campus culture, possible legal frameworks, and whether BDS is really aimed at the Israeli government or at individuals and institutions; he maintained that BDS targets people and entities connected to Israel and that anti-BDS measures can help draw a line against illiberal conduct.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The future of election integrity is free.
- President Trump's vision to restore trust in our elections is noteworthy for the near future.
- The programming has already been completed.
- The programming that you have used to program that ADA equipment. Okay, well thank you so much.
- The biggest problem I always saw in there was a good conservative always...
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
early voting, ballot correction, voting rights, election integrity, mail-in voting, voter notification, HB 766, precinct chair, precinct chair candidate, ballot application, Texas Election Code, Section 172.021, election administration, candidate filing, party precinct chair, county party, political party office, email address, telephone number, confidential candidate information
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Parental rights—so, and maybe this is pretty conservative of me, but since when does the government need
- And as the gentleman from Randolph laid out for all of us, this was a program that had gradually drifted
- And as the gentleman from Randolph laid out for all of us, this was a program that had gradually drifted
- for that child to Does create the opportunity for the best future for that child as possible.
- of examples where I had cases or was involved in cases or was trying to protect the rights and the futures
Summary:
The House began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 123-1 roll call vote. Members then spent time introducing guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and school groups from several districts. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement recognizing a member’s son’s birthday.
On third reading, House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, drew debate over whether ending clock changes would improve convenience or create safety and health problems by leaving more commutes in darkness. Supporters argued it would align with public preference and reduce disruption, while opponents warned of circadian and safety concerns. The bill passed 107-31 with two present. The House then moved to perfection of House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which reclassifies SALT/pass-through entity items as deductions rather than tax credits for reporting purposes; both were described as cleanup and efficiency measures and were perfected without opposition.
The chamber then took up House Bill 2426, a broad parental rights bill covering medical, educational, privacy, and related decision-making for children, and a major amendment focused on individualized education plans (IEPs). Supporters said the bill and amendment strengthen parental involvement and require stricter judicial review, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, school district administration burdens, transparency requirements, and possible conflicts with existing law on truancy, medical care, and records. House Amendment 1 was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate continued on the underlying bill with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> maintenance projects in a conservative maintenance projects in a conservative budgetfriendly<00:
- </c> eliminating the EFA program. Thank you. eliminating the EFA program. Thank you.
- </c> kind of oversight that the EFA program kind of oversight that the EFA program has<01:55:35.119><
- </c><04:12:26.080><c> Having</c> product stewardship program. Having product stewardship program.
- </c> and do this program? and do this program?
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I encourage future...
- AND I ENCOURAGE FUTURE Generations to have the same commitment.
- have a responsibility to ensure that the lessons of history inform the laws that we pass and the future
- LAWS TO Help inform the public, help remind people of the past, and help people build a stronger future
- Calendar 157, Senate Print 8836, Senator Serrano, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.