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Transcript Highlights:
- House Concurrent Resolution 28 will be filed on the second reading calendar.
- House Bill 620 will be filed on the second reading calendar. "Am I in the wrong place? Okay."
- House Bill 620 will be filed on the second reading calendar. February 16, 2026: "Mr.
- House Bill 532 and 629 will be filed on the second reading calendar. February 16, 2020: "Mr.
- House Concurrent Resolution 115 will be filed on the second reading calendar.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- She's ahead on the file with AB- AB-50 and AB-489.
- On the consent calendar, file item 4. AB 511, Chen.
- File item 5. AB 516, Calderon. The motion is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
- File item 6. AB 521, Carrillo. The motion is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
- File Item 8, AB 559, Berman, the motion is due passed to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 50 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Sophia Schneider on achieving the
- rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America, and resolutions filed by Representative San Julio of Newton
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Sophia Schneider on achieving the
- rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America, and resolutions filed by Representative San Julio of Newton
- four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, was filed
Summary:
The House opened with the third grade class of the Moore School leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then adopted two resolutions from the Committee on Rules: one congratulating Sophia Schneider on achieving Eagle Scout rank, and another honoring Autistic Pride Day on June 18, 2025. Both were taken up under suspension of the rules and adopted without objection.
The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing the Town of Situate to grant four additional all-alcohol on-premises licenses; the message was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection. In addition, the Rules Committee reported and the House agreed to suspend Joint Rule 12 on several petitions from Representative Colleen M. Garry, including proposals related to inflation estimates for social service programs, requiring establishments to accept cash, and requiring beer menus to list alcohol by volume, sending them to the appropriate committees.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in full formal session. The House then adjourned, and Democratic members were notified of a caucus at 12 noon on Wednesday.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House tax panel hears bill to expand tax incentives for producing sustainable aviation fuel 4/8/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to support House File 1669.
- We encourage you to support House File 1669 as amended.
- House File 1669 builds on that place.
- </c> supports House File 1669. Thank you. supports House File 1669. Thank you.
- </c> I'll renew my motion that House File I'll renew my motion that House File 1669,<00:53:55.280><c>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas initiative petition 25-14 has been filed and certified, in accordance with Article 48 of the
- Two orders have been filed before us right now, Madam President.
- As folks may be aware, the committee has a lot of work before us with so many ballot initiatives filed
- One, does the petition, which has been filed and certified in accordance with Article 48, Initiative,
- The Senator has filed an order, which the clerk will read.
Summary:
The Senate began with ceremonial items, including the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome to Tri-County High School’s championship football and boys’ cross-country teams. The chamber then adopted a resolution commending the town of Auburn and the Robert and Esther Goddard Centennial Committee for recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch.
Several local bills were taken up and passed to be enacted, including measures authorizing payment by the City of Revere, adjusting the senior property tax deferral income threshold in Wellesley, amending the Hopedinton charter regarding library trustee appointment powers, and later engrossing bills affecting the Cotuit Fire District, the Salem licensing board, and validating Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer House petitions to committees and, on committee recommendation, advanced two Cotuit Fire District bills to third reading and engrossment.
A major portion of the session focused on two Senate orders seeking advisory opinions from the Supreme Judicial Court on pending initiative petitions. One order concerned a public records initiative that would extend public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s office; the other concerned a legislative stipends initiative that would alter internal legislative procedures and compensation rules. Senator Feeney spoke in support of both orders, saying they were meant to inform the committee’s work and were not votes on the merits of the ballot questions. Both orders were adopted without objection.
The Senate also received a Ways and Means report on a bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet sharks, with a new draft and amendment pending, and adopted an order placing the bill on the Orders of the Day for second reading on March 19, 2026. The session concluded with an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m., which was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- a lien, but there was no clear law that they could actually file suit to move forward after the lien
- has been filed.
- a lien, but there was no clear law that they could actually file suit to move forward after the lien
- has been filed.
- So they file suit, but if I say, wait, I can't tear it down because we're fighting with the insurance
Committee:
Senate Local & Municipal Affairs
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
State Board of Election Supervisors Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ultimately, an omnibus bill will be filed, which we will ask the legislature to pass.
- Other candidate contest suits cannot be filed until this time period, so the office feels it should be
- That makes it consistent with the other contest suits and when they can be filed.
- You can't file it until after election day and not later than 13 days past the calling.
- Item 39 clarifies that an election contest cannot be filed prior to election day because the election
Summary:
The State Board of Election Supervisors met on February 5, 2026, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. Chair Nancy Landry explained that the board was reviewing proposed technical and administrative changes for the Department of State’s 2026 elections omnibus bill, which would later go to the House and Senate Governmental Affairs Committees for public hearing. No public comment cards were submitted, and the board reiterated that comments could also be emailed to the acting secretary.
First Assistant Secretary of State Catherine Newsom and Deputy Commissioner Lainey Boyd presented items 1 through 39, with item 7 removed before consideration and item 37 later removed after board discussion. The proposals covered a wide range of election-administration topics, including registrar salary payment timing, restrictions on ROV employees running for office, clarifying party affiliation for voters who select “unaffiliated,” technical updates for voter registration transfers and precinct changes, protections for pre-registrants’ personal information, removal from protected voter lists, absentee ballot procedures, nomination petition certification, notice requirements when a candidate dies, watcher deadlines, over-voting, ballot curing, nursing home voting timing, procurement authority for voting equipment, and deadlines for contesting constitutional amendments and election irregularities. Several items were explained as cleanup or consistency changes to align the election code with current practice and prior omnibus revisions.
Board members asked multiple clarifying questions, especially about the meaning of “unaffiliated,” the timing language for pre-registrants, what counts as actual notice of a candidate’s death, and whether proposed rules would follow the APA. The most substantive disagreement involved item 37, which would have allowed the Secretary of State to bring an election contest based on irregularities reported by an election official; after discussion, the board agreed to remove that item from the omnibus recommendations. Members also discussed item 38, which would create a cause of action and deadline for contesting the calling of a constitutional amendment, and item 39, which clarifies that election contests cannot be filed before election day. The board then approved the remaining provisions—items 1 through 6, 8 through 36, and 38 and 39—and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Laird, file item 53. Thank you very much. Thank you. The appointment is confirmed.
- Senator Laird, file item 53. Thank you very much, Madam President.
- File item 53 is the confirmation of Janessa Goldbeck for appointment to the California Veterans Board
- Senator Laird, file item 54. Thank you, Madam President.
- Please read file item 62, the consent calendar. Senate Bill 607. Secretary, please call the roll.
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief recognition of Senator Seyarto’s upcoming birthday. The pro tem introduced Matu LeMay of the Quebec National Assembly, who was visiting to discuss California-Quebec environmental collaboration, including their long-standing linkage of cap-and-trade markets. Messages from the Governor and Assembly were deemed read, journals were approved, and Joint Rule 62A was suspended to allow certain bills to be heard in Appropriations Committee with shortened notice.
The chamber then considered three gubernatorial appointments. Courtney Welch was confirmed to the California Housing Partnership Corporation Board of Directors by a 29-1 vote, Janessa Goldbeck was confirmed to the California Veterans Board by a 28-0 vote, and Tom Huntington was confirmed to the State Parks and Recreation Commission by a 28-0 vote. The Senate also adopted the consent calendar, which included Senate Bill 607, by a 37-0 vote.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment memorials honoring Elizabeth “Betsy” Hammer Carr, Alberto Ronel, William Louis “Bill” McIntyre Jr., and Joy Atkinson. Senators described their activism, public service, community leadership, and personal impact, with particular emphasis on Carr’s social justice work, Ronel’s health care service and the need for worker safety, McIntyre’s business and civic contributions, and Atkinson’s decades of mentorship and leadership for Black women in politics. Family members and guests were recognized in the gallery during the memorials.
The Senate announced that the next floor session would be Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9 a.m., with the chamber in recess until later that day for adjournment proceedings.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 20th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving into consideration of the daily file, we have three items under governor's appointments, all by
- Senator Laird, file item 53. Thank you. The appointment is confirmed. Senator Laird, file item 53.
- File item 53 is the confirmation of Janessa Goldbeck for appointment to the California Veterans Board
- Senator Laird, file item 54. Thank you, Madam President.
- Please read file item 62, the consent calendar. Senate Bill 607. Secretary, please call the roll.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our next bill is Senate File 2669. Senator Wickland brings us Senate File 2669. Chair Rest. Yes.
- 1402 and Senate File 2413.
- Um, Senate File 1402<00:55:30.079><c> and</c><00:55:30.480><c> Senate</c><00:55:30.800><c> File</c> 1402
- and Senate File 1402 and Senate File 2413.<00:55:33.359><c> Uh,</c><00:55:33.680><c> Senate</c><00:55
- </c> is currently in Senate File is currently in Senate File 2669,<01:12:05.920><c> but</c><01:12:06.239
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We will start with House File 1722. I will move House File 1722 to the Ways and Means Committee.
- Next, in relation to the following bill, House File 747, on the same topic—I'm sorry, that is House File
- Chair. renew the motion for you house file 1722 renew the motion for you house file 1722 to<00:09:57.079
- We're going to file on this narrow track. We're going to move forward.
- House File 748, and we'd like to highlight a few elements of the bill.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have House File 1346, so I will move House File 1346 before the committee to be re-referred to the
- </c> agenda we have house file agenda we have house file 1346<00:01:21.920><c> so</c><00:01:22.079><c
- </c><00:01:23.680><c> 1346</c> 1346 so I will move house file 1346 1346 so I will move house file 1346
- </c> support of house file support of house file 1169<00:24:04.520><c> um</c><00:24:04.679><c> I</c><
- It's House File 1424.
Keywords:
mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- All matters filed in the House that are listed above are required to be reported on by September 7, unless
- by Representative John Lawn; House 2799, filed by Representative Michael Day; and the companion bill
- , Senate 1848, filed by Senator Feeney.
- In addition, we're also testifying in favor of Senate 1917, filed by Senator Vialis.
- I'm here to testify today on Senate Bill 1908, filed by Senator Rush, that I've co-sponsored.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a range of public retirement and municipal health insurance bills. Mass Retirees and the American Federation of Teachers supported House 2890/Senate 1848 on transparency in municipal health insurance, arguing that broker and consultant roles should be clearly defined, commissions disclosed, and dual roles prohibited to reduce conflicts of interest and costs. They also supported House 2799/Senate 1848 on protecting municipal retirees from future premium contribution increases, House 2854 on voting rights for surviving spouses in retirement board elections, and Senate 1917 on updating the definition of veteran for retirement purposes. Committee members discussed whether the veteran definition should simply conform to the federal definition going forward.
Educators testified in support of House 2769/Senate 1921, which would allow teachers with at least 20 years of service to buy back creditable service for periods when they worked part-time while raising children. Multiple teachers described the financial and retirement penalties they experienced after stepping down to part-time work for child care, calling the current system inequitable and a “mom tax.” Sponsors and supporters said the bill is intended to correct that disparity and help retain teachers, while one committee member noted it appeared neutral on an actuarial basis.
The committee also heard strong support for Senate 1908, which would raise the cap on outside income for public pension recipients, from retired State Police troopers who said the current limit is outdated and unfair to those forced into disability retirement after line-of-duty injuries. Another State Police representative supported House 2910 on state police pensions, citing recruitment and retention problems under current pension rules. In contrast, Hampden County Regional Retirement System officials and the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems opposed House 2745, a bill to restructure the Hampden County system’s governance, arguing it would weaken PERAC oversight and create an unworkable local system. They instead supported House 2813, which would extend the time to fill a vacant fifth member seat on retirement boards. At the end of the hearing, the committee voted to adjourn the hearing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Petitioners file claims under the VICP with the Vaccine Court, formally the Office of Special Masters
- To recover elsewhere, however, suit must have been filed first in the Vaccine Court.
- Can you give the total number of claims filed, the total number of claims paid, compensated, and the
- injury claims, filed death claims, filed total compensated, dismissed petitions filed, etc.
- Yet, since 1988, the inception of the program, there have been under 30,000 petitions filed for... ..
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Keywords:
vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And we still don't have the rules for them to file their taxes.
- You know, I filed my first tax return in 1973.
- In all those years, I've never filed an amended tax return.
- That they will be relying on when they file their taxes.
- You'll just file an amended return.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the prior journal, and made temporary committee appointments. It then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider SB 1106, a tax conformity bill tied to federal tax changes. Senators debated the measure at length, with supporters arguing it would provide tax relief, certainty for taxpayers and businesses, and conformity with federal filing rules, while opponents said it would reduce state revenue, favor wealthier taxpayers and corporations, and should be handled in budget negotiations or a special session. The bill advanced from Committee of the Whole and, on third reading, passed the Senate 17-12 with one not voting, then was transmitted to the House and later to the governor.
During the floor debate, senators focused on the bill’s effects on child care deductions, senior deductions, overtime and tip income, business expensing, and a provision related to federal school voucher tax credits. Democrats argued the bill would worsen budget pressures, undermine funding for education, roads, public safety, and human services, and do little for families on child care waitlists or seniors still working. Republicans countered that the bill would keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets, support working families and small businesses, and align Arizona’s tax code with federal changes to avoid confusion for filers.
After the tax vote, Senator Bolick read a proclamation honoring Arizona and U.S. law enforcement, citing fallen officers, officer assaults, and the need for training, equipment, mental health support, and tougher penalties for attacks on officers. The Senate then received and referred a large number of new bills to committees, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Taxes Committee considers HF2360 4/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Swedzinski moves House File 2360.
- I work for a company called Advantage Capital, um, here in support of House File 2360.
- I work for a company called Advantage Capital, um, here in support of House File 2360.
- I work for a company called Advantage Capital, um, here in support of House File 2360.
- </c><00:11:39.360><c> 2360</c> renews his motion that House File 2360 renews his motion that House File
Summary:
The committee took up House File 2360, as amended by H.F. 2360A1, which would create a state-level New Markets Tax Credit-style program modeled on the federal program. Chair Swedzinski explained that the bill is intended to drive investment across Minnesota, including a requirement that at least 50% of the $200 million allocation be directed to greater Minnesota, and noted that the program would run for 12 months with state oversight to help guide investments.
Testimony in support came from Alex Stuponic of Advantage Capital and Jason Wabama of Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions in Hibbing. Stuponic described the federal New Markets program as a tool for directing capital to low-income and underserved communities, cited Minnesota projects that have already benefited from federal funding, and argued that state programs in other states have successfully attracted more investment. Wabama said the credit could help rural businesses like his expand, noting that his Hibbing company has grown from one employee in 2021 to 22 employees and hopes to reach 50 employees while eventually becoming an ESOP.
Chair Gomez raised concerns about the bill’s changes, especially the set-aside of half the funds for one region and the five-year carryforward, saying the proposal seemed arbitrary and more permissive and that there was likely not room in the budget for the $100 million cost this year. In response, Swedzinski said the fiscal note pushes costs into future years, with the first costs beginning in 2028-2029, and emphasized that the structure would allow the investment benefits to occur upfront. The amendment was adopted, and the bill, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education policy panel hears HF6 1/22/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Peggy Bennett from District 23A: I move House File 6 before the committee with the intention
- House File 6 covers several of the education priorities of the House Republican caucus for education.
- House File 6 covers several of the education priorities of the House Republican caucus for education.
- The chair lays over House File 6 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill to be further considered at
- </c> today uh the chair lays over house file today uh the chair lays over house file six<00:19:35.400
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we will move to the presentation of House File 4074.
- So, my motion will be to move House File 4074 to Ways and Means. >> Thank you.
- </c><00:04:16.120><c> 4074</c> Um Amendment 7 to House File 4074 Um Amendment 7 to House File 4074 contains
- </c><00:24:16.760><c> 4074</c> So now we have uh House File 4074 So now we have uh House File 4074 as
- </c><00:32:36.360><c> 4074</c> renew the motion that House File 4074 renew the motion that House File
Bills:
HF4074
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
retirement, pension, public employees, MSRS, PERA, TRA, St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association, police and fire, correctional employees, probation officers, telecommunicators, dispatchers, 911 operators, public safety answering point, PSAP, firefighters, volunteer firefighters, paid on-call firefighters, fire relief association, state aid
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (1-13-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- back and forth between Frankfort and Jefferson County. those files um to the KDLA temporarily those
- back and forth because these files back and forth because essentially<00:30:54.640><c> Jefferson</c>
- to get a case file and and bring<00:31:25.840><c> it</c><00:31:26.000><c> back.
- And maybe I'm, you know, I know what I do on my end with the e-filing.
- </c><00:34:03.120><c> I</c> because we've had mandated e filing I because we've had mandated e filing
Keywords:
00:10 Call to order and Roll Call
01:06 Information Items and Introduction of Kentucky Court of Justice
03:02 Discussion of Interpreter State and National Contractor Rates
06:35 Discussion of Certifications
08:44 Discussion of AI use in Interpretation
13:56 Software Service Initiatives
16:47 Data Security and AV system Upgrades
24:38 Drug Court Issues
28:43 Discussion of Jefferson County Record Storage
35:33 Boyle County Courthouse Construction
39.26 KY State Police Driver Testing
45:22 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The subcommittee heard a budget overview from the Kentucky Court of Justice focused on mandated services and several growth items in the judicial branch budget. Court officials said the requests were driven by legal and contractual obligations, including higher contractor rates for court interpreters and IT support, annual software-as-a-service costs, and upgrades to the court’s audiovisual record system (JAVS). They also discussed local facilities needs tied to Jefferson County lease space and the Boyle County Courthouse, though the bulk of the presentation centered on the court’s technology and service-delivery costs.
Members asked detailed questions about interpreter services, including whether services are provided in person, by phone, or by Zoom, and whether Kentucky could train and certify more local interpreters instead of relying on contractors from around the country. Court officials said the certification process is rigorous, that the branch is working with the National Center for State Courts on an apprenticeship program, and that they believe Kentucky may have flexibility to develop state-level certification if it meets court needs. They also said they are exploring technology and AI tools for translation, but have not found a solution that reliably handles complex courtroom context. Representative Sharp asked whether cases had been delayed for lack of interpreters; officials said they could provide aggregated data later.
The court also described its major IT modernization effort, including a statewide case management system, e-filing, and maintenance of many legacy applications. Officials said contractor rates need to be raised to compete for skilled labor during the implementation phase, but that those costs should decline once the new systems are fully built and only maintained. They explained that part of the request covers three SaaS initiatives: ongoing subscription costs for existing systems, annual fees for the CaseWorks system used in pretrial and specialty courts after federal grant funding ends, and adoption of DocuSign to streamline invoicing, procurement, and contract execution. In response to questions from Representative KC Carney, they said cybersecurity is taken seriously, that they recently conducted a tabletop exercise, and that some risk shifts to cloud vendors under contract, though no separate cybersecurity line item was included.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the JAVS audiovisual court-record system. Court officials said not all courtrooms are on the same version, and they want funding to bring all locations up to the current version and prepare for version 9, which they said would standardize the system statewide and support the official court record. When asked about costs, they said each upgrade can cost about $70,000 to $80,000 per system, that they aim to upgrade about 50 per year, and that the request reflects the need to keep pace with a four-year refresh cycle. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- File 2440 out of our committee um as a File 2440 out of our committee um as a bill<00:06:34.240><c> that
- </c> house file house file 2441<00:10:10.880><c> uh</c><00:10:11.120><c> for</c><00:10:11.680><c> um<
- </c> on House File 2441. on House File 2441.
- We appreciate your work on House<00:51:10.720><c> File</c> House File House File 2441<00:51:12.800><c
- </c><00:58:54.400><c> These</c> File 2441's DE amendment. These File 2441's DE amendment.
Keywords:
workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction