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- criminal code or certain other state laws related to crimes and punishments.
- In Washington State, under concealed carry permits, are shelters not already exempt?
- But we also know that, like with all of the other types of housing in Washington State, we are in the
- And it's incumbent upon us to address this throughout the entire state of Washington.
- We know that many cities have been doing this... ...this throughout the entire state of Washington.
WA
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- As you know, the number of Superior Court judges in each county is set under state law, and the state
- I don't think the state of Washington needs to get in the middle of this.
- I don't think the state of Washington needs to get in the middle of this.
- dollar amount for the value of Washington State Department of Transportation work and procurement.
- It amends the eligibility requirements for mandatory waiver of state tuition and fees.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, November 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, DC, November 7, 2025. I hereby appoint the Honorable Michael K.
- The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, DC, November 7, 2025.
- >> The<00:07:08.240><c> speaker's</c><00:07:08.639><c> rooms,</c><00:07:09.199><c> Washington</
- c><00:07:09.680><c> DC,</c> >> The speaker's rooms, Washington DC, >> The speaker's rooms
- , Washington DC, November<00:07:10.880><c> 7th,</c><00:07:11.360><c> 2025.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes bill to fund enhanced security at State Capitol, courtrooms 5/6/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- </c> in state history. in state history.
- </c> state capital. state capital.
- </c> violence to anyone across the state. violence to anyone across the state.
- </c> appropriation ever in state history. appropriation ever in state history.
- </c> Washington, Representative Depel. Washington, Representative Depel.
HI
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- of Washington.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard confirmations for two Hawaii Technology Development Corporation board nominees, Jaclyn Ka and Gregory Oara. Testimony for both was overwhelmingly in support. Supporters for Ka emphasized her Kauaʻi roots, work in workforce development and digital equity, and ability to connect schools, industry, and community needs. In her own remarks, Ka said she wants to bring resources to Kauaʻi and the neighbor islands, strengthen local workforce pathways, and use the HTDC board to help local residents access technology jobs and training.
Members questioned Ka about how to reduce reliance on mainland hires for jobs at PMRF and other technology employers, how to better align training with local needs, and how to connect Kauaʻi schools, community college programs, and creative media/digital technology efforts. Ka described KDB’s role in building islandwide digital media and drone clubs, professional development for teachers, and partnerships intended to create a pipeline from school to workforce. She also said the legislature can help mainly by listening and staying informed about local needs.
For Oara, supporters highlighted his engineering and semiconductor background, his experience in academia, industry, and startups, and his potential to help HTDC with technology commercialization, IP, and exportable services. Oara said he wants HTDC to better support early-stage companies, improve coordination among universities, government, and the private sector, and create a directory of technical skill sets to connect startups with needed expertise. He also discussed AI, saying Hawaii can contribute by developing smaller, locally relevant models rather than only relying on large-scale data-center infrastructure. The hearing focused on these nominations and testimony; no vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 13th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
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- The greatest threat actually is in Washington.
- The greatest threat actually is in Washington.
- Washington.
- state when you defund IHSS?
- The President of the United States said...
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and proceeded to floor business, with the main item being SB 101, the state budget bill. Before debate on the bill, Assembly Member Sanchez offered amendments to redirect funding toward Proposition 36 implementation, wildfire prevention, Medi-Cal provider reimbursement, developmental services, and other priorities; the majority moved to lay those amendments on the table, and the motion passed 43-18. The chamber then took up SB 101 as the budget bill for immediate effect.
Debate on the budget was extensive and sharply divided. Supporters, including Assembly Member Gabriel and several committee chairs, described the budget as a difficult but responsible compromise that protects Medi-Cal, IHSS, child care, housing, wildfire prevention, and other safety-net programs while responding to a projected deficit and federal uncertainty. Opponents criticized the budget as fiscally unsound and argued it relied on accounting gimmicks, did not adequately fund Proposition 36 or wildfire prevention, and continued spending on high-speed rail and Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants. Several members also raised concerns about gas taxes, provider reimbursement, probation funding, and the impact on vulnerable Californians.
After debate, the Assembly voted on SB 101 and passed it 57-19. The measure was sent immediately to the Senate. The body then announced upcoming session schedules, with no floor or check-in sessions on June 14 and 15, and a floor session set for June 16 at 1 p.m., before adjourning.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Saturday, May 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Captioning made possible by the National Captioning Institute, Inc., in cooperation with the United States
- The Clerk: The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., May 17, 2025.
- The prayer will be offered by guest chaplain, Reverend John Kellogg, Christ Church, Capitol Hill, Washington
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
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- He says they should be thinking about that, mentions the state of Washington, and notes that there are
- different states.
- </c><00:28:49.320><c> of</c><00:28:49.480><c> Washington</c> about that the state of Washington about
- that the state of Washington there's<00:28:50.240><c> different</c><00:28:50.480><c> states</c><00:28
- in</c> three in the states u United States in three in the states u United States in life<00:39:50.359
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/22/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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- </c> there good afternoon everybody I'm state there good afternoon everybody I'm state senator<00:01:
- </c><00:07:38.879><c> uh</c> Commodities of course in our state uh Commodities of course in our state
- </c> main areas of responsibility of a state main areas of responsibility of a state agency<00:09:54.720
- </c><00:17:30.720><c> of</c> to Forever Green at the University of to Forever Green at the University
- </c> their their investment here in the state their their investment here in the state so<00:17:51.919
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- </c> health stuff but um from within state health stuff but um from within state government<00:41:06.520
- </c><00:59:12.720><c> now</c> and don't go to a different state now and don't go to a different state
- </c><01:03:24.240><c> of</c> have a shortage in the state of have a shortage in the state of Minnesota
- </c> and day different I've been in a state and day different I've been in a state where<01:14:41.080
- district in this state.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/20/2026)
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- </c> state of New Hampshire owns 275 dams. state of New Hampshire owns 275 dams.
- I also, when we were questioning the state treasurer, she did state that there's not an urgency for this
- </c><00:13:11.680><c> treasurer,</c> were questioning the state treasurer, were questioning the state
- </c> exposure to the state by $250 million. exposure to the state by $250 million.
- This, you know, the majority of the funds that the state sends to Washington consists of the employer's
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 241, which would provide information about alternative pain treatments rather than mandate services. Members cited support from the prime sponsor, medical organizations, insurers, and other stakeholders, and noted there was no fiscal impact. The committee voted unanimously, 7-0, to ought to pass the bill.
It then took up House Bill 629, which raises a boat decal fee and dedicates the revenue to the dam maintenance fund. Members described the state’s deteriorating dam infrastructure, noting the large number of dams, the high-hazard sites, and the much larger funding need, while saying the bill would provide only a modest start. They also said boat owners generally did not strongly object to the fee. The committee voted 7-0 to ought to pass.
House Bill 1042, concerning an increase in the unified contingent credit limit for New Hampshire Business Finance Authority projects, drew more divided discussion. Supporters said the higher cap would provide needed flexibility and liquidity for business development and that the state treasurer and BFA had explained the credit structure and low historical loss rate; opponents warned the increase would raise state exposure too much, too soon. After debate, the chair postponed the bill, then later returned with an amendment lowering the proposed limit from 450 million to 400 million, which the committee adopted unanimously. The committee then moved to ought to pass as amended.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1411, which would have allowed withholding payments to the federal government in response to federal actions. Members opposing the bill argued that withholding employee-related funds would be unlawful and ineffective, while supporters said it could serve as a statement and suggested interim study instead. The committee rejected the bill on a 4-3 vote and voted to inexpedient to legislate.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 4th, 2026
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- first-class mail using an Intelligent Mail barcode, which is a mail service offered by the United States
- This is the bill enacting the Washington Travel Insurance Act and would include provisions for The Washington
- This is a provision that's found in many state licensing requirements.
- It’s also defining appraisal reports as prepared solely for stating...”
- of Washington.
Summary:
The Consumer Protection and Business Committee met on February 4, 2026, and removed House Bill 2629 from consideration. The committee received briefings on House Bill 2428, which would require insurers to give 30 days’ written notice before an individual life insurance policy lapses for nonpayment and to notify policyholders of the right to designate a third party for lapse notices; an amendment clarified the notice requirements and proof-of-delivery language. The committee also reviewed House Bill 2399, which would prohibit assignment of post-loss property insurance benefits, and House Bill 2087, which would enact the Washington Travel Insurance Act and regulate travel insurance products, producers, retailers, and administrators. Members also noted they had already been briefed on House Bills 2483 and 2477 before taking executive action after caucus.
House Bill 2428 was amended and passed out of committee unanimously with a due pass recommendation. Supporters said it would help prevent unintentional life insurance lapses and protect consumers, especially older policyholders and families relying on coverage later in life. House Bill 2399 also advanced, but only after a divided vote of 8-7; supporters described post-loss assignments as predatory and harmful to insured homeowners, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and could hinder homeowners who use contractors to repair damaged property and resolve insurance disputes.
House Bill 2087, as a proposed substitute, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-3 vote. Members said the substitute reflected stakeholder and Office of the Insurance Commissioner work to resolve conflicts in the underlying travel insurance framework and add guardrails for consumers. House Bill 2483, dealing with data broker registration, was amended several times to narrow exemptions, add Department of Licensing implementation details, and make the registry public; it then passed 8-7 after debate over privacy, public safety, and whether the bill was too limited or too broad. House Bill 2477, which concerned appraisal-related liability and reports, was amended to clarify appraiser liability and intended users, then passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation.
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- </c> the office of the state auditor. the office of the state auditor.
- /c><00:23:17.760><c> debt</c><00:23:18.000><c> limit</c> state agricultural society's debt limit state
- She said the first round of the pilot included only specific states, and those states already had state-level
- The first round of states in the pilot were states that already had state-level direct file programs.
- </c><01:26:30.400><c> Our</c> financial planners in the state. Our financial planners in the state.
Keywords:
local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/27/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
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- </c><01:55:11.360><c> Um,</c> current state legislation. Um, current state legislation.
- </c> >> And I believe it's a state law. >> And I believe it's a state law.
- Seven states—California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington—have enacted laws
- Washington and Minnesota, however, are the only states that have worker safety standards which address
- </c> state under law. state under law. >> Thank<05:40:09.760><c> you.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 29th, 2026
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- our universities take great steps to prevent in-person harassment from individuals, but that our universities
- And our universities take great steps to prevent in-person harassment from individuals, but universities
- University, or the University of California, to provide training to students, faculty, or staff before
- University, or the University of California to provide training to students, faculty or staff, before
- And we can say that with confidence because the state of Florida, another large state, ...at the fact
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection heard several bills focused on privacy, AI, surveillance, and consumer protections. AB 302 would bar schools from excluding students from extracurricular activities because they do not use social media and would require schools to use at least one non-addictive means of contacting students and parents; it drew support from Common Sense Media and no opposition. AB 1705, the Reclaim Act, would require websites hosting non-consensual pornography to verify consent before upload; district attorneys and the Commission on the Status of Women supported it, while TechNet and CCIA opposed or raised concerns. AB 2007 would separate parental consent for a child’s image/likeness from general program enrollment forms in youth programs; educators supported it, while local government and parks groups raised implementation and penalty concerns. AB 2212 would update higher education sexual harassment definitions to include tech-facilitated harassment such as cyberbullying, doxing, and nudification-related abuse; students and advocacy groups strongly supported it, with no opposition. AB 1837 would extend transit agencies’ authority to use camera enforcement in bus-only lanes and at transit stops, with privacy retention limits and human review; transit agencies supported it, while some senators expressed concern about automated enforcement and surveillance, and the bill was placed on call after a split vote. AB 2392 would create an intersegmental higher education working group on generative AI training and procurement standards; it passed 5-0 after amendments removed prerequisites tying AI deployment to completion of the report. The consent calendar was also approved on call. Later, AB 1798 would prohibit life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information in underwriting; supporters argued it protects privacy and encourages testing, while insurers opposed the bill as undermining risk-based underwriting, and it advanced on a 3-0 vote on call. Finally, AB 1883 would restrict workplace use of emotion-recognition and neural-data surveillance tools; labor and privacy advocates supported it, employers and local agencies raised safety and litigation concerns, and it passed 3-0 to Labor after narrowing amendments.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty One - Tuesday, March 3 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
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- schools coming from the state.
- Most states are seven or 14 days.
- And how many states? I think I read somewhere 20-plus states do this already. Yes, that's right.
- And how many states? I think I read somewhere 20 plus states do this already. Yes, that's right.
- The state agencies are all part of the executive branch.” “Any state agencies?
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 1
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
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- ; Eleanor Johnson from the University of Louisville; Kennedy Little from Morehead State University; Martine
- ; Eleanor Johnson from the University of Louisville; Kennedy Little from Morehead State University; Martine
- Johnson from the University of Louisville; Kennedy Little from Morehead State University; Martine Gongo
- Spent away from those college campuses, such as Centre College, Morehead State University, the University
- of Louisville, Campbellsville University, Northern Kentucky University, and Asbury University.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 2/27/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- the state of Minnesota and that $19 billion of dollars they've taken from the state of Minnesota.
- the state of Minnesota and that $19 billion of dollars they've taken from the state of Minnesota.
- the state of Minnesota and that $19 billion of dollars they've taken from the state of Minnesota.
- The reality is economically state.
- </c> on the state. on the state.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
- The Clerk: The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025.
- The Clerk: The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025.
- Baumgartner of Washington. CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP. THE CLERK: MR.
- BAUMGARTNER OF WASHINGTON.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jul 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the Idaho State Treasurer, and I'm representing...
- We got all the supplies out to the state.
- Because I already know it's difficult for me to call George Washington, Washington again instead of..
- So I think I'll be okay with Washington, but Washington Tater changed a lot of lives.
- But an amazing partnership to showcase our state in Washington, D.C. And Mr.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 24 minutes, and received a financial update showing a projected $75,171.57 remaining in the commemoration fund based on approved expenditures and accrued revenue, with additional funds expected to return after final celebration invoices are reconciled. Members then heard a lengthy update from Treasurer Julie Ellsworth on the America 250 ambassador program, including statewide Fourth of July and related events, the Liberty Bell tour, the service challenge, the to-go activity packs, and the planned Liberty Heritage Fountain. She reported strong public participation, donated in-kind support, and that the committee’s float won third place in the Boise parade, earning $1,000.
The committee considered and adopted a motion to use all currently unallocated funds for implementation of the council-approved ambassador projects, with spending coordinated through the ambassador co-chairs and approved by the council co-chairs. The motion also requested that any leftover funds be directed, through the legislature, toward a savings account for the America 300 celebration rather than reverting to the general fund. Members discussed clarifying the motion’s language and the role of the speaker and pro tem, but ultimately approved it unanimously.
A subcommittee update highlighted the success of the Boise Fourth of July celebration, the extensive volunteer and staff effort behind the event, and the positive public response to the refurbished Liberty Bell and related exhibits. Director Gallimore reported on additional America 250 activities, including the Spirit of America event, the Twin Peaks Ranch State Park opening, the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo’s Smithsonian recognition, and the Great American State Fair Showcase in Washington, D.C. The committee also discussed reducing meeting frequency and set the next meeting for August 18 before adjourning.