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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , without objection, measures reported by the Appropriations Committee with the recommendation 'do pass
- , without objection, measures reported by the Appropriations Committee with the recommendation 'do pass
- , without objection, measures reported by the Appropriations Committee with the recommendation 'do pass
- Simpson is also a Santa Cruz graduate, and that was failed to be mentioned when we did the introduction
- Trans people first and foremost, including these hate laws that are being passed in state after state
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia on the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones for his advocacy on democracy and voting rights, with multiple senators speaking in support of his visit.
On business, the Senate confirmed Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as Executive Director of the State Bar, both by unanimous 35-0 votes. The body adopted SCR 163 designating May as California Tourism Month, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, and SCR 170 declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, with extensive testimony from senators about the trauma firefighters and first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support. The Senate also adopted SCR 174 marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the system’s role in community-based care.
The Senate adopted SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after extended debate focused on LGBTQ rights, hate violence, and the need for allies to speak out; the resolution passed 26-0. The chamber then approved a second-day consent calendar of multiple bills by 34-0, moved SCR 116 to the inactive file, granted reconsideration on SR 111 for a later session, and heard motions to adjourn in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella. The Senate announced committee hearings and then adjourned to reconvene Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Return to second reading, excuse me, for do pass as amended.
- Simpson is also a Santa Cruz graduate, and that was failed to be mentioned when we did the introduction
- Trans people first and foremost, including these hate laws that are being passed in state after state
- order of the House: If the Appropriations Committee reports any bills today, those that have a due pass
- Her passing leaves a space that cannot be filled because there was only one Lupe Estrella in the city
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This disease has no definitive cause, and in the 21 years since my mother's passing, there continues
- Moving to Assembly third reading, we'll pass and retain on file item six, and we'll move to file item
- The measure passes. Resolution is adopted. We have another very bipartisan matter.
- We will pass and retain on file item 10, moving to the third reading file Senate bills, pass and retain
- Paul passed away at the age of 92 on February 3rd, having lived a long and fulfilling life.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions.
The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- You're not passed this bill. Thank you. Madam Vice. Nicole Forday. Antonio Ramirez.
- You're not passed this bill. Thank you. My advice. Nicole Forday. Antonio Ramirez.
- You have given Senate Bill 1055 a do pass recommendation. Thank you, members.
- I move Senate Bill 1065 with a do pass recommendation.
- You have passed Senate Bill 1065. Thank you, members.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Right, and so we have at some point, you said passed in 1858.
- Stringer passes committee and is pushed through to the next level.
- Every car, bike, pedestrian, and bird that passes over the reservoir is a threat.
- If this bill passes on a statewide basis with the language that it currently has, it would eliminate
- I have to explain in three minutes or less why this bill needs to be passed to this committee.
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AS YOU MAY REMEMBER I BELIEVE IT WAS 2019 AND WE HAD PASSED LEGISLATION SAYING IF A MINOR SEEKS AN ABORTION
- MAYBE YOU CAN EXPLAIN HOW THIS PARTICULAR OFFICE INTERACTS WITH THE ONE THAT JUST PASSED.
- LET'S MAKE SURE THIS PASSES. WE KNOW IT WORKS. WE KNOW IT'S HELPFUL. LTE’S VOTE FOR THIS BILL.
- I AM PROUD TO TRY TO GET THIS IMPORTANT AND YET VERY SIMPLE BILL PASSED. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
- THIS ADDRESSES A FEW BILLS REGARDING THE PROCESS OF SERVICE BILL PASSED IN THE LEGISLATURE FROM 2022
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We need this bill passed and signed before the school year closes.
- Please provide these children with a free and appropriate education by passing House Bill 2196.
- So if a voucher bill passed, it would have no impact on this in terms of virtual schools?
- When a voucher bill passes, we're going to have public money going to private schools.
- However, we believe the current structure fails to meet the full needs of working-class families.
Keywords:
early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- , do pass, and be printed, the clerk will please call the roll.
- Wish it would have passed, wish we would have passed it back then.
- When we saw this bill, it passed unanimously out of our committee and I think unanimously off of the
- That's when Senator Hall sponsored Senate Bill 1584, and this bill passed straight through the Senate
- It passed out of here last time. I would encourage you all to work with us.
Bills:
SB 53 , SB53 , SB125 , SB315 , SB379 , SB457 , SB541 , SB599 , SB896 , SB921 , SB963 , SB1038 , SB1084 , SB1330 , SB1461
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, autologous blood donation, direct blood donation, blood bank, hospital, Health and Safety Code, physician order, preoperative blood donation, patient blood reserve, transfusion, surgery
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- First, the Commission adopted new rules last year to implement SB 786 passed by Chairman Birdwell last
- wells which are class 5 UIC injection wells. of Commissioner Jim Wright as a result of legislation passed
- We think that there's a very easy fix on that, but of course we will work under anything you all pass
- We'll pass that out now. Oh, he's got it right there. So you have all that. Thank you, Mr.
- Golden Pass is almost there in the Beaumont area.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- I will pass it off to Jassy. All right, thanks, Iman.
- As a veteran, if you fail out of that program, you're probably not getting back on it.
- I will pass out to Kathy. I raised my hand this time.
Summary:
The Employment Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on May 18 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The first presentation was an update on the Massachusetts Disability Employment Tax Credit from MassAbility. The speaker explained that the credit, created in 2022, offers employers up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,000 in later years for hiring certified employees with disabilities. He described a streamlined self-attestation certification process, the online application and outreach tools, and noted that the first full tax season resulted in one company successfully claiming the credit. Members asked about how employers learn to file, available data, carry-forward rules, and whether more information from the Department of Revenue could be shared.
The second presentation was from the Office of the Veteran Advocate. The speaker described the office as an independent agency created after COVID and the state veterans home tragedy to improve veteran services and investigate problems. He reviewed VA disability ratings, the fact that service-connected disability does not necessarily prevent work, and the barriers faced by veterans with less-than-honorable discharges. He also highlighted vocational rehabilitation, GI Bill and housing supports, and the office’s work on professional licensure barriers, especially for nurses and other skilled trades. Members discussed whether Massachusetts is behind other states on licensure reciprocity and the need for more openness from licensing boards; the office said it is starting with a narrow nursing-focused review and will report back on findings.
In the final portion of the meeting, members discussed a lengthy policy brief from Seed and agreed it should be taken up at the August 31 meeting rather than rushed through by email. The group focused on two emerging areas of work: the benefit cliff and youth/young adult pathways into employment, including apprenticeships. Members suggested creating a clearer tool or spreadsheet to map existing resources and possibly a white paper for appointing authorities, while noting the commission’s limits on direct advocacy. The meeting ended with an invitation for members interested in the benefit cliff work or youth employment pipeline to join follow-up discussions, and the subcommittee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I will pass it off to Jassy. All right, thanks, Iman.
- As a veteran, if you fail out of that program, you're probably not getting back on it.
- I will pass out to Kathy. I raised my hand this time.
Summary:
The Employment Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on May 18 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The group heard first about the Massachusetts Disability Employment Tax Credit from MassAbility staff, who explained that the credit offers employers an incentive for hiring workers with disabilities, that the certification process is designed to be simple and largely self-attesting, and that outreach is being done through MassAbility’s website, business relations team, flyers, and a dedicated email address. Members asked about employer filing, available data, and whether credits can be carried forward; the presenter said the Department of Revenue handles implementation questions and that the program had recently resulted in its first company receiving the credit, though broader employer uptake remains limited.
The subcommittee then heard from Scott Pitt of the Office of the Veteran Advocate, who described the new independent agency’s role in helping veterans access timely services, investigating problems, and improving coordination across state systems. He focused on veterans’ disability ratings, the fact that VA disability does not necessarily prevent work, and the importance of discharge status for access to benefits such as the GI Bill and state programs. He also highlighted vocational rehabilitation, housing and caregiver supports, and the office’s work on professional licensure barriers, especially in nursing, where Massachusetts is exploring whether military training can be recognized more directly. Members discussed other states’ approaches, the need for more data, and possible connections to workforce and nursing stakeholders.
In the final portion of the meeting, members discussed a lengthy policy brief and the subcommittee’s future work. They identified two main areas of interest: the “benefit cliff” and youth/young adult pathways into employment, including apprenticeships. Members agreed the brief should be revisited at the August 31 meeting and that they may need a more structured format, such as a spreadsheet or landscape map, to organize the information. The chair emphasized that the commission can collect and share information and develop a white paper for appointing authorities, but cannot lobby or legislate, and invited members interested in the benefit cliff work to join follow-up discussions. The meeting then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency -LOFT- Feb 26th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT)
Transcript Highlights:
- The rest passes through to various restricted funds as shown here and on page 14 of the report.
- In response to these findings, Congress passed the Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies
- Require any agency that fails to reach 60% actual utilization for three consecutive years to undergo
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Since having children, it has become important to me that the only life I have enjoyed can be passed
- development 10 to 12 years on average at a cost of $2.6 billion, and 88 percent of those medicines fail
- By your vote, the bill passes. House Bill 697 is reported favorably. Have a great afternoon.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS/House Bill 981, which would restore the Ocklawaha River and related natural resources. Supporters, including environmental groups, Save the Manatee Club, business owners, and Reunite the Rivers advocates, argued the bill would improve manatee habitat, fish passage, flood protection, tourism, and long-term economic returns while reducing dam maintenance costs. Opponents and skeptics focused on concerns about water quality, nutrient loading in the St. Johns River, loss of the Rodman Reservoir’s habitat and water-supply value, and potential ecological and economic harms. Members in debate largely supported the restoration effort, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
The committee then heard HB 697, the PRICE Act, which would use international reference pricing to set a drug cost benchmark, address pharmacy benefit manager practices, and require health plans to keep drug prices stable for the year. The sponsor said the bill would lower costs and improve access, especially for uninsured Floridians. Supporters, including independent pharmacists, argued PBMs are squeezing pharmacies and that the bill could help lower prices. Opponents from BioFlorida and PhRMA warned the proposal could disrupt the national drug supply chain, fail to pass savings to patients, and lead to shortages, reduced access, and less innovation. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with Rep. Chambliss voting no.
The committee also considered CS/HB 1081, which was amended to include private colleges and universities with NCA designation in the program. After brief discussion and support from United Way Miami, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, CS/HB 177 was introduced as a framework for Florida’s regional councils to cross-assign bills among regions; it received supportive testimony and was also reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- school-day eCAP programs, but we really think that this is the piece that is really easy and will pass
- So let's say there might be a bill that would be passed this year that would allow up to 10,000 additional
- People with IDD and their families have the right to know when the state is failing to provide safe and
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
military families, early childhood education, access, assistance program, education equity, HB2317, early learning, child care licensing, day care, preschool, Head Start, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Washington State, RCW 43.216, child care center, family home provider, family child care, outdoor nature-based child care, school-age child care
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- recommends $682,000 and five new positions to implement the gold and silver as legal tender legislation passed
- Implement the gold and silver as legal tender legislation passed last session.
- The grant was issued and obligated and set aside, but the homeowner failed to complete the construction
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's more of a clean slate bill, and by passing this bill, it can possibly positively impact thousands
- denying relief, and that the Court of Criminal Appeals be permitted to consider subsequent writs that fail
- This is not at all what legislators intended when they originally passed the law.
Bills:
HB115 , HB 115 , HB507 , HB1765 , HB1847 , HB2046 , HB2239 , HB2328 , HB2309 , HB2417 , HB2728 , HB2794 , HB3206 , HB3566 , HB3694 , HB3744 , HB4254 , HB4697 , HB4733 , HB4915 , HB5465 , HB2813
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh so passing HF1 1855 and I encourage you to vote on this today and pass it to judiciary.
- Uh so passing HF1 1855 and I encourage you to vote on this today and pass it to judiciary.
- Uh so passing HF1 1855 and I encourage you to vote on this today and pass it to judiciary.
- Uh so passing HF1 1855 and I encourage you to vote on this today and pass it to judiciary.
- Uh so passing HF1 1855 and I encourage you to vote on this today and pass it to judiciary.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
MN
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- Some have actually failed.
- In every instance that I'm aware of where there's been a failed Muni Broadband project, very rapidly
- States Congress had to pass a digital discrimination law, 100 senators and 435 members of the House all
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/17/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Would it be ought to pass? Yes. Minority motion is ought to pass.
- Would it be ought to pass? minority? Would it be ought to pass? Yes. Yes. Yes. >> Okay.
- It's a pass through. So default service. It's a pass through.
- </c> pass as amended. pass as amended.
- </c> should not be passed on to rateayers. should not be passed on to rateayers.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy