Video & Transcript : 'legislative' :
Page 379 of 500
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 will be referred to the 10th order of business and held for one legislative
- appointment for Michael Kennedy will be referred to the 10th order of business and held for one legislative
- concurrent resolution number 115 will be referred to the 10th order of business and held for one legislative
- day. legislative day.
- appointment for Michael Kennedy will be referred to the 10th order of business and held for one legislative
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 3rd, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 23rd Legislative Day.
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 23rd Legislative Day.
- He has brought leaders like yourself and legislators from all across this country to Ireland, and what
- He has brought leaders like yourself and legislators from all across this country to Ireland, and what
- President, I move that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th, the 24th legislative
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 3rd, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 23rd Legislative Day. Senate Bill 5633, subdivision of land.
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 23rd Legislative Day. Senate Bill 6345, last line.
- He has brought leaders like yourself and legislators from all across this country to Ireland, and what
- He has brought leaders like yourself and legislators from all across this country to Ireland, and what
- President, I move that the Senate adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th, the 24th legislative
Summary:
The Senate approved the previous day’s journal and then handled several committee referrals. Senate Bill 6211 on real estate excise taxes was sent to Ways and Means instead of the committee listed in the standing committee report, and rules were suspended to send Senate Bill 5906 on data and personal safety protections and Senate Bill 5968 on permitting and licensing efficiency to Ways and Means as well. Senate Bill 5633 on subdivision of land and Senate Bill 6345 on a last-line matter were also referred to their designated committees, including Transportation for SB 6345.
The chamber then considered Senate Resolution 8673, which celebrates the relationship between Ireland and Washington State. The resolution highlighted trade, technology, clean energy, cultural ties, and the Seattle-Galway connection. Senator Orwall moved adoption and spoke in support, emphasizing shared history, cooperation on technology and clean energy, and the value of dialogue and reconciliation; Senator Short also spoke in support, noting the importance of learning from Ireland and celebrating common ground. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
After adoption, the Senate welcomed Senator Mark Daly of the Republic of Ireland Senate and the Honorary Consul General of Ireland in Seattle as guests. The Senate then adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the 24th legislative day and policy cutoff day.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Chief at the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- They can be found on page 448 through page 452 of your legislative review book.
- Earle: To repeal docket number 24-0901-2501, starting on page 437 of your legislative review book.
- here today to request approval to repeal docket number 24-1901-2501, starting on page 446 of your legislative
- Additionally, Idaho House Bill 28 passed during the legislative session and was enacted on July 1, 2025
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from January 19, 2026, then took up several administrative rule dockets from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The first, docket 24-2301-2501 for the Speech, Hearing, and Communication Services Licensure Board, added a new video remote interpreting provider license created by prior legislation and set a $150 fee for up to five sign language interpreters per business. The agency said the fee would be the lowest in the country, drew no public comments, and would have no impact on the general fund. Some members questioned the cap and the fee level, but the committee approved the docket on a 5-3 roll call vote.
The committee then approved, by voice vote, two chapter repeal dockets tied to the merger of the Nursing Home Administrators and Residential Care Facility Administrators boards into the new Idaho Long-Term Care Administrator Board: docket 24-0901-2501 and docket 24-1901-2501. Both repeals were presented as necessary because the old boards’ rules were being replaced by a unified rule set under the merged board structure.
Finally, the committee approved docket 24-4101-2501, the new unified chapter for the Idaho Board of Long-Term Care Administrators. The presenter said the chapter combined previously approved rules from the two former boards with no substantive changes, only reformatting to fit the merged board. The committee also recognized visitors from A&A Idaho and Nurses Day at the Capitol before adjourning, with a budget presentation scheduled for the next meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> legislation affecting veteran issues. legislation affecting veteran issues.
- </c> between the executive and legislative between the executive and legislative branches.<01:06:20.799
- </c> between the executive and legislative between the executive and legislative branches.<02:21:48.240
- That's why we have a legislative body That's why we have a legislative body that<02:54:49.600><c> will
- Serious legislating?
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- legislation legislation and<00:15:56.720><c> make</c><00:15:57.680><c> um</c><00:15:58.560><c> judgments
- ><c> of</c><00:57:16.480><c> a</c> However, the legislative body of a However, the legislative body of
- This bill is a perfect example of how legislators don't care about us.
- </c> 2413 of the calendar or the legislative 2413 of the calendar or the legislative website. website
- </c> From the bill sponsor, Legislative Council Office of Legislative Council, Director of Intergovernmental
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-12 (10:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So please do not add on to this legislation.
- Can you confirm that the decal legislation is not a part of the amendment that came back?
- That is my... ...legislative body considered things like combined reporting in the future.
- But, like any large omnibus piece of legislation, there's... ...and like any large omnibus piece of legislation
- The rest of this is pretty good legislation, so I'm going with it, ladies and gentlemen.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then moved into returning messages from the Senate. Early action focused on CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification, which would add computer science and artificial intelligence content in high school and create a K-12 teacher certificate program; after adopting a House amendment restoring certificate language and adjusting implementation timing, the House concurred in the Senate amendment and passed the bill 105-0. The chamber then took up CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, adopting a House amendment to allow local governments to buy into the cyber grant program and add a five-year sunset, then concurring in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration back to the Florida Digital Service; the bill passed 104-1.
The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over U.S. military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, sending both back to the Senate. It also refused to concur in the Senate amendment to CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel, saying the Senate version expanded the bill beyond its original autism-focused scope. After a recess, the House unveiled Speaker Daniel Perez’s portrait and heard extended remarks praising his leadership, institutional reforms, and the work of House staff and members.
In the second returning-message list, the House debated CS/CS/HB 1471 on systems of law and terrorist organizations. The Senate amendment clarified the definition of “promote,” refined notice and timeline provisions for terrorist organization designations, and kept references to Sharia law as an example in the foreign religious law section. Supporters argued the bill was aimed at conduct beyond speech and was intended to protect the Constitution and public safety; opponents warned it would chill free speech, target Muslim Floridians, and give the governor and cabinet unprecedented power without adequate due process. After lengthy debate, the House concurred and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1473, a public records bill tied to HB 1471, and moved to concur in a technical Senate amendment aligning the records exemption with the revised structure of HB 1471.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Montana and West Virginia just passed this legislation last year.
- I’m the legislative coordinator for Freedom of Road Riders.
- Some of the main parts about this piece of legislation, it defines what, This piece of legislation defines
- But again, that's the main part of this piece of legislation.
- So the legislation seeking the department to, or requiring the department to seek, So the legislation
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:05.519><c> there</c> ignition interlock legislation there ignition interlock legislation there
- It's not a new piece of legislation to this committee.
- Right now, this is well-intended legislation.
- </c> well-intended legislation well-intended legislation my<01:00:56.839><c> problem</c><01:00:57.200
- She said she wanted to talk about why she supports the legislation.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:02
HB 446: 00:01:44
HB 456: 00:07:08
Discussion in Opposition to HB 456: 00:15:20
HB 10: 00:26:18
HB 96: 00:36:54
HB 399: 00:56:31
HB 465: 01:03:04, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 446, as amended by committee substitute, which would expand third-degree assault protections to cover judges and justices of the Court of Justice and public transportation drivers. Supporters said the bill responds to violence and threats against judges and would extend protections already given to other public servants. Members generally supported the bill, though several suggested broadening it further to include circuit clerks or all officers of the court. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 446 on an 18-0 vote.
The committee then considered House Bill 456, a DUI-related cleanup bill sponsored by Representative Patrick Flanery and presented by County Attorney Joe Ross. The bill would add fentanyl, Flexeril, and clopene to the per se DUI list, treat driving on a suspended license as an aggravating circumstance, revise implied-consent notice language, and make changes to ignition interlock rules, including suspension periods and fees. Representative Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, warning that some interlock violations and fees could unfairly extend suspensions and discourage participation, while members and the sponsor said the bill would strengthen DUI enforcement and that non-listed substances could still support DUI charges under other provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and favorably passed HB 456 by a 16-0 vote with one pass.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representatives Maryanne Proctor and Emily Callaway, with testimony from a Pacific Legal Foundation representative and a Boone County Sheriff’s Office staff attorney. The sponsors said the bill is intended to address squatting by defining squatters and improving property-owner remedies, and noted support from sheriffs and realtors. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full presentation or any committee action on HB 10.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 4
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> committee of rules and legislative committee of rules and legislative administration<00:03:15.840
- </c> to pass good legislation. to pass good legislation.
- This has obviously been legislation.
- The legislative security grants as well.
- ,</c> Capitol building and we as legislators, Capitol building and we as legislators, we<02:04:10.400
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Um we're the prior legislative day.
- Is it political or legislative?
- </c> say, over the legislative process. say, over the legislative process.
- </c><02:38:24.280><c> So,</c> multiple legislators. So, multiple legislators.
- legislation? legislation? >> Thank<02:39:26.600><c> you.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation would provide those necessary alternatives.
- the legislation is adopted.
- Legislation can't be changed until there's a big change in Washington.
- Similar legislation is gaining traction across the country.
- And I urge you to center those voices as you consider this legislation.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits.
Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws.
No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know how you articulate that rule in putting it into our legislative rules.
- I don't know how you articulate that rule in putting into our legislative rules.
- : to put forth legislation that won't fix a problem.
- That is one of the main jobs that we are sent here to do as legislators.
- Let's pass a piece of legislation that benefits students.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-24-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- :43.400><c> passed</c><00:13:43.760><c> 3</c> previous legislation that we passed 3 previous legislation
- That's legislative process moves along.
- So thank forward on this legislation.
- Miller, retained legislative Dustin Miller, retained legislative agent<00:33:16.840><c> for</c><00:33
- </c> However, I cannot support legislation However, I cannot support legislation that<00:58:28.680><c
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:20.880><c> that</c> Last year, we passed legislation that Last year, we passed legislation
- </c><00:13:36.560><c> Uh</c><00:13:36.880><c> lastly,</c> that legislation if needed.
- Uh lastly, that legislation if needed.
- I think it's appropriate, and I also think that that's the purpose of this legislation.
- I think it's appropriate, and I also think that that's the purpose of this legislation.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 020 Feb 3rd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> be shown on the screen on I legislate be shown on the screen on I legislate and<00:31:49.360><c>
- ><c> legislators</c><00:32:17.279><c> to</c><00:32:17.600><c> participate</c> policies for legislators
- With that, I ask for a yes vote. during our legislative session.
- This during our legislative session.
- Madame Chair, I also will legislation.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Health & Human Services
House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Madam Chair, for sponsoring this important legislation.
- We’re starting with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
- Carpenter, did you brief the legislators or the chairs of the... Mr.
- I worked for the legislative branch all my life. I am biased to the legislative branch.
- The legislative branch is supreme, okay?
Summary:
The committee began with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute on the growing impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia in Arizona, the need for earlier diagnosis, better provider education, caregiver support, and continued research funding. They described current gaps in training and access to specialists, but also highlighted new therapies, lifestyle interventions, and Arizona-based research efforts. Members expressed support and optimism, but no action was taken on the presentation.
The committee then heard HB 2202, which appropriates $300,000 from the general fund over fiscal years 2027 through 2029 for a dementia care tele-mentoring grant program through the Department of Health Services. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, a dementia specialist, and a patient advocate, said the program would help primary care providers diagnose dementia earlier and improve care. The bill was passed out of committee on an 11-0 vote.
Next, the committee took up HB 2251, the midwifery bill, which would authorize certain licensed midwives to dispense and administer specified medications and devices, require liability insurance disclosure and annual reporting, and create a Midwifery Advisory Committee. A committee amendment removed some medications and renamed the bill the Jordan and MacTerry Act. ACOG and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association opposed the bill as drafted, citing concerns about oversight, peer review, and the medication list, while licensed midwives and other supporters argued the bill would improve safety, transparency, and alignment with national standards. The bill was held for further stakeholder work, with members indicating more amendments were likely.
The committee then heard HB 2252, which would allow certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance during an out-of-hospital birth if approved by medical direction. Supporters described cases where continued midwife involvement during transport helped newborns and mothers, while firefighters and EMS representatives opposed the bill as written, saying it created ambiguity about command and scene control and could raise safety concerns. The chair said the bill would be held for further stakeholder meetings and possible language changes. After a recess, the committee reconvened for presentations on federal Medicaid and rural health funding impacts, beginning with JLBC’s overview of H.R. 1’s Medicaid provisions and the rural health transformation grant program.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ACT 279 WG Info Briefing - Mon Dec 1, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- intended to significantly reduce the homestead and the House recognized the need for structured legislative
- Our role as a committee is to ensure transparency, identify any issues that may warrant legislative action
- Then lastly, talk about some of the legislation that would have you folks consider in assisting us in
- Then lastly, talk about some of the legislation that would have you folks consider in assisting us in
- <c> allow</c><00:50:00.960><c> for</c> legislative proposal will allow for legislative proposal will
Summary:
The Act 279 working group met for an informational briefing with DHHL on its use of the $600 million appropriation and progress on the department’s implementation plan. The chair reviewed the working group’s oversight role, noting that it was created to monitor expenditures, project development, and progress toward reducing the Hawaiian Homes waitlist, and that the group must submit a progress report before the 2026 session and a final report before the 2027 session. DHHL said it had provided an updated booklet reflecting the Hawaiian Homes Commission’s February 2024 recommendations and a detailed accounting of encumbrances and project progress across the islands.
DHHL highlighted several implementation themes: innovative financing and construction methods, land acquisitions and exchanges, technology, beneficiary services, and partnerships with counties and private entities. The department described a “project lease” model that gives beneficiaries access to a project rather than a specific lot, with options such as turnkey homes, owner-builder, self-help, or rent-to-purchase arrangements depending on financial qualification. Officials said this approach is intended to serve lower-income beneficiaries, expand access for people on the waitlist, and allow beneficiaries to receive support services such as financial literacy and down payment assistance.
The department reported that roughly $511 million had been encumbered for infrastructure, about $152.8 million for acquisitions, financing, and beneficiary services, and about $36 million in other covered costs, with about $588.9 million encumbered as of December 31 and about $120 million expected to be spent by that date. Officials said the original implementation plan covered about 2,722 units, while the updated plan projects roughly 6,000 to 7,000 leases and 2,472 lots to be occupied. They also described phase-two needs for additional funding, including projects on Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi, and Oʻahu, and said they would need continued legislative support, including possible bonding and private activity bond set-asides, to complete remaining projects.
Members discussed the distinction between encumbered and spent funds, and DHHL explained that encumbrances reserve money for specific contracts while construction spending occurs over time through progress payments. The department also showcased examples of innovative projects, including a high-rise project in urban Honolulu financed through a mix of private activity bonds, tax credits, and state funds, and an acquisition-based project in Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi using multiple funding sources. DHHL emphasized partnerships with the City and County of Honolulu and Maui County, and said it is still assessing future projects to keep infrastructure costs manageable and ensure homes are safe and affordable for beneficiaries.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 066 Mar 20th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:41:38.160><c> audit</c> us the current legislative audit us the current legislative audit committee
- </c><01:00:34.120><c> in</c> we had passed some major legislation in we had passed some major legislation
- . legislation. legislation.
- Gun<03:11:13.040><c> legislation,</c> Gun legislation, Gun legislation, we've<03:11:14.920><c> heard<
- ><c> is</c><03:47:05.720><c> being</c> How simple this legislation is being How simple this legislation
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We as major um say in our legislation.
- </c> Reviewed dozens dozens of legislative Reviewed dozens dozens of legislative bills<01:12:13.040><
- </c><01:40:04.719><c> to</c> last year that passed legislation to last year that passed legislation to
- </c><02:01:41.119><c> on</c> legislate, including any amendments on legislate, including any amendments
- </c> at this piece of legislation. at this piece of legislation.