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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Feb 2nd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • But we're not just taking that money to the bank.
  • It's not explicitly provided for in the Consumer Protection Act.
  • They describe it as an unfair or deceptive act, which is pretty broad.
  • They describe it as an unfair or deceptive act, which is pretty broad.
  • Preclearance was in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> of the Anchor Act. Thank you, Mr. of the Anchor Act. Thank you, Mr.
  • Act, as amended. Now more than ever, VA Act, as amended.
  • Accountability Act, as amended. The Accountability Act, as amended.
  • </c> Accountability Act of 2025 as amended. Accountability Act of 2025 as amended.
  • </c><05:49:55.680><c> Act</c> National Emergency Act National Emergency Act 50USC601,<05:49:58.558><c
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Wade Cannon—initially this bill was called the Wade Cannon Act from Ben Baumgartner.
  • DPS Public Integrity Unit to assist or take over an investigation if a local prosecutor declines to act
  • I think it should be in line with the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552
  • Right now, if a person tries to take on a Texas Open Meetings Act violation, they have to front their
  • The Texas AG is there, like the Public Information Act would really help Texas and its transparency.
Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act. Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process. The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 23rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me just read you some stats from the Green Act.
  • Senate Bill 240 is the Texas Women's Privacy Act. It now establishes a clear statewide standard.
  • At or near the time of birth, just like we passed in the Save Women Sports Act, just like Senate Bill
  • This bill is called the Texas Women's Privacy Act.
  • I'm wondering why, since even in this circumstance the courts acted quickly and the largest tax break
Bills: SJR85 , SCR29 , SCR38 , SCR42 , SB23 , SB39 , SB209 , SB227 , SB240 , SB330 , SB527 , SB584 , SB618 , SB619 , SB636 , SB663 , SB715 , SB732 , SB758 , SB801 , SB825 , SB826 , SB843 , SB844 , SB847 , SB870 , SB884 , SB912 , SB957 , SB1013 , SB1020 , SB1065 , SB1143 , SB1152 , SB1164 , SB1183 , SB1257 , SB1299 , SB1325 , SB1349 , SB1413 , SB1455 , SB1539 , SB1558 , SB1574 , SB1583 , SB1624 , SB1642 , SB1643 , SB1667 , SB1717 , SB1718 , SB1727 , SB1734 , SB1756 , SB1757 , SB1784 , SB1789 , SB1832 , SB1868 , SB1870 , SB1883 , SB1896 , SB1920 , SB1924 , SB1963 , SB2010 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2037 , SB2052 , SB2073 , SB2111 , SB2161 , SB2196 , SB2207 , SB2253 , SB2268 , SB2322 , SB2323 , SB2332 , SB2349 , SB2371 , SB2533 , SB2570 , SB2601 , SB2626 , SB2692 , SB2705 , SB2717 , SB2774 , SB2788 , SB2877 , SB2920 , SB2 , SB260 , SB1786 , SB1 , HJR4 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SJR85 , SJR84 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR38 , SCR42 , SCR29 , SCR4 , SCR18 , SCR43 , SCR46 , SB2023 , SB825 , SB2010 , SB1870 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB957 , SB1502 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1376 , SB1585 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB732 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB261 , SB1882 , SB618 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB826 , SB1257 , SB870 , SB529 , SB209 , SB1883 , SB2024 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB510 , SB1860 , SB2037 , SB1924 , SB2253 , SB2018 , SB2206 , SB1963 , SB1643 , SB1299 , SB841 , SB668 , SB584 , SB1085 , SB2431 , SB1490 , SB1868 , SB2314 , SB434 , SB2046 , SB1667 , SB1727 , SB2127 , SB1975 , SB1760 , SB1734 , SB1335 , SB2246 , SB2439 , SB1624 , SB1244 , SB1468 , SB2717 , SB1612 , SB1262 , SB604 , SB2395 , SB1832 , SB1745 , SB1746 , SB2207 , SB1784 , SB1524 , SB528 , SB437 , SB269 , SB1137 , SB968 , SB636 , SB747 , SB1325 , SB1789 , SB1455 , SB2056 , SB1940 , SB2052 , SB1579 , SB2068 , SB3034 , SB844 , SB1920 , SB1558 , SB1236 , SB1044 , SB884 , SB463 , SB227 , SB240 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1626 , SB1845 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB1717 , SB2141 , SB2323 , SB2200 , SB2332 , SB2199 , SB1642 , SB1757 , SB2050 , SB1138 , SB2626 , SB2458 , SB1864 , SB2201 , SB1862 , SB1583 , SB1055 , SB2660 , SB1898 , SB2662 , SB2161 , SB2964 , SB2881 , SB1065 , SB801 , SB2743 , SB2533 , SB1413 , SB2073 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB2774 , SB2702 , SB2629 , SB2443 , SB2349 , SB2167 , SB2145 , SB2121 , SB758 , SB648 , SB647 , SB512 , SB438 , SB1721 , SB2268 , SB1495 , SB2705 , SB2366 , SB1422 , SB1369 , SB1013 , SB682 , SB2692 , SB2570 , SB2797 , SB2111 , SB1896 , SB1164 , SB1020 , SB663 , SB2371 , SB1152 , SB2196 , SB2383 , SB2581 , SB2798 , SB330 , SB646 , SB843 , SB1998 , SB1418 , SB2788 , SB1169 , SB2873 , SB1754 , SB1534 , SB1718 , SB2779 , SB2004 , SB1143 , SB1756 , SB912 , SB2119 , SB2032 , SB527 , SB1580 , SB1952 , SB2601 , SB2322 , SB2448 , SB1777 , SB1283 , SB407 , SB2392 , SB2076 , SB2786 , SB3031 , SB2877 , SB2876 , SB2284 , SB2225 , SB1540 , SB2920 , SB2929 , SB1395 , SB1972 , SB2540 , SB1183 , SB2742 , SB2595 , SB2217 , SB2117 , SB715 , SB2330 , SB1964 , SB1383 , SB500 , SB1640 , SB39 , SB2001 , SB2080 , SB2722 , SB506 , SB2514 , SB2623 , SB2658 , SB1574 , SB2900 , SB23 , SB2753 , SB2398 , SB401 , SB1241 , SB2927 , SB2173 , SB2538 , SB898 , SB467 , SB1449 , SB2529 , SB1531 , SB2846 , SB2476 , SB2031 , SB986 , SB1181 , SB2075 , SB2154 , SB2864 , HB135 , HB 1109 , SCR48 , SB31 , SB2880 , SB1359 , SB2386 , SB771 , SB2844 , SB2550 , SB1351 , SB1423 , SB1931 , SB2245 , SB2589 , SB2707 , SB2807 , SB2351 , SB410 , SB659 , SB816 , SB2776 , SB2693 , SB2580 , SB1980 , SB1886 , SB1234 , SB739 , SB482 , SB456 , SB127 , SB1666
Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, an invocation by Rabbi Kelly Levy, a gubernatorial message naming appointees to the Red River and Nueces River Authority boards, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Texas Woman’s University athletes, the Doctor of the Day, Balch Springs Day, St. Mary’s University, Austin Oaks Church’s centennial, and a memorial resolution for Marie Flickinger, which was adopted after remarks from members and a moment of silence. The chamber then moved to the calendar and took up a series of bills and resolutions. Several measures dealing with water and taxes were passed: Committee Substitute for SB 1413 on procedures for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain water utilities; SB 1583 on groundwater conservation district management plans, amended by Blanco; SB 23 and SJR 85 to increase the school district homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners, both passing with one nay; SB 2774 to classify industrial uniform and linen rental businesses as retail trade for franchise tax purposes; and SCR 29 designating El Paso as the official boot capital of Texas for 10 years. Members also adopted SCR 49 recognizing Austin Oaks Church’s 100th anniversary and SR 424 recognizing Balch Springs Day. The Senate also advanced a package of insurance and regulatory bills. Committee Substitute for SB 1643 would require prior approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for certain property and casualty rate changes over 10%, and Committee Substitute for SB 1642 would restructure TDI from a single commissioner to a three-commissioner model; both passed after debate about rising insurance costs, inflation, labor, reinsurance, and litigation. Committee Substitute for SB 1883, on land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and impact fees, passed after discussion of transparency and local development costs. SB 826, enhancing penalties for DWI in an active school zone, passed with strong support. Two other controversial measures were also advanced: Committee Substitute for SB 1257, requiring health plan coverage for complications, reversals, and related care tied to gender transition procedures, passed to engrossment but was held there after a 20-11 vote; and Committee Substitute for SB 2024, banning disguised vape pens and, by amendment, hemp vape pens and other intoxicating-substance vape pens, passed. The final item shown was Committee Substitute for SB 240, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which was laid out by Senator Middleton and described as restricting access to sex-specific private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex, with civil penalties for violations; the transcript cuts off during the presentation of that bill.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Ruth Holton-Honton with Third Act, in support. Ruth Holton-Honton with Third Act, in support.
  • I'm here today to present Senate Bill 868, the Plug and Place Solar Act, which will give Californians
  • Regina Banks, Lutheran Office of Public Policy, California Interfaith Power and Light, strong support
  • Ruth Holton Hudson, Third Act, Sacramento, in support. Thank you.
  • Ruth Holton Hudson, Third Act, Sacramento, in support.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, clean energy, and consumer access. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection and accountability measure, while utilities and industry groups raised concerns about municipalization language and data-request procedures. After discussion about the scope of the bill and existing guardrails from prior legislation, the committee voted SB 327 out on a due pass as amended basis to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later updated to 12-2. SB 1350, a hydrogen bill, would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen in turbines. The author and supporters said it would help California meet clean energy goals, support the Lancaster hydrogen project, and create jobs, while opponents, especially environmental groups, warned about NOx emissions, the risk of paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on feedstocks and delivery. Members discussed amendments already taken and the need for continued work on environmental protections; the committee passed the bill 14-0 to Natural Resources. SB 868 would create a framework for plug-in or balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar, with safety standards and a cap on system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar, while utilities and some others raised safety and backfeed concerns and asked for more review through existing interconnection processes. The author and witnesses said the devices are small, non-exporting, and covered by safety certifications; the committee approved the bill 17-0, later updated to 18-0, and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1233 would require additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related information in existing reports to help inform rates and affordability. Utilities opposed the measure as duplicative of existing proceedings and potentially delay-inducing, while supporters said it would improve transparency for ratepayers. The committee passed SB 1233 10-3 to Appropriations. The committee also dispensed with the consent calendar, passing the remaining consent items, including SB 925, SB 667, SB 952, SB 742, SB 929, SB 943, and SB 1138, and noted that SB 905 had been pulled from the agenda.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 10th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ruth Holton-Honton with Third Act, in support. Ruth Holton-Honton with Third Act, in support.
  • through a GRC or through a memorandum account, or if this is, for example, if there's a potential merger
  • I'm here today to present Senate Bill 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, which will give Californians,
  • Ruth Holton Hudson, Third Act, Sacramento, in support. Thank you.
  • Ruth Holton Hudson, Third Act, Sacramento, in support.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 19th, 2026

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the Mass Leads Act.
  • of the Mass Leads Act.
  • Please pass the Mass Winds Act. Thank you.
  • Winds Act.
  • Winds Act.
Bills: H5386
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mass Leads Act.
  • We must act boldly to address this question.
  • Please pass the Mass Winds Act. Thank you.
  • The Creative Space Act is H. 3587 and S. 2334.
  • Please support and pass the Creative Space Act.
Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Mar 9th, 2026

Business

Transcript Highlights:
  • They may be able to pay or buy care for less by paying directly, but if they do, their insurance acts
  • So this is a sort of merger of boards under DOPL, which is merging the Board of Podiatry."
  • "So this is a sort of merger of boards under DOPL, which is merging the Board of Podiatry.
  • this is where I think the lack of definition of the practice of architecture—the architects' practice acts
Committee: House Business
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 4th, 2026

Resources and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • And basically what that is, is currently the director of the Department of Water Resources is acting
  • I'm the director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources and the acting administrator of the Soil
  • stakeholder engagement, an opportunity for people to participate in the process of evaluating the merger
  • giving you an IDWR agency update, and I have several slides that will also speak to the process of the merger
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 15th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Assembly Bill 379 by Assemblymember Schultz and others, an act relating to crimes.
  • Assembly Bill 711 by Assemblymember Chen, an act relating to civil actions.
  • Assembly Bill 1142 by Assemblymember Hoover, an act relating to horses.
  • AB 876 by Assembly Member Flora, an act relating to the healing arts.
  • Assembly Bill 438 by Assemblymember Hadwick, an act relating to vehicles.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2947 by Greggo of the House and Woods of the Senate, an act relating to behavioral health.
  • House Bill 382 by Kelly of the House and Hines of the Senate, an act relating to firefighters.
  • House Bill 3519 by Marty of the House and Jack of the Senate, an act relating to medical marijuana.
  • For whom this act was named.
  • House Bill 4335 by More of the House and Hamilton of the Senate, an act relating to animals.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So 541 Save Act is simply the concept here is to close the primaries.
  • So 541 Save Act is simply the morning.
  • That small act shows genuine interest and responsibility.
  • Alabama Voter Engagement Act.
  • And just like the Save America Act And just like the Save America Act currently<00:57:07.040><c> pending
Bills: HB541 , SB194 , HB541 , SB194
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Protection Act.
  • Protection Act.
  • Enforcement of the act is under the Consumer Protection Act and includes a private right of action.
  • If that's not a reason to act, I don't know what is.
  • It’s time to act.
Bills: SB5984 , SB6119 , SB6076
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Clyde to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
  • </c> he is acting president of that country. he is acting president of that country.
  • </c> Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
  • </c> Child, and Elder Care Solutions Act. Child, and Elder Care Solutions Act.
  • </c><08:54:14.478><c> In</c><08:54:14.878><c> 1976,</c> Education Act. In 1976, Education Act.
Bills: HR991 , HB4593 , HB2312 , HB2270 , HB2262 , HR988
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Miller to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
  • <00:44:08.160><c> by</c> act by act by 2033<00:44:10.359><c> there'll</c><00:44:10.599><c> be</c><00:
  • </c> of Kansas is the third largest act of Kansas is the third largest act producing<00:52:04.920><c>
  • </c> within the three-year Clean Air Act within the three-year Clean Air Act deadline<02:17:28.760><c
  • But you don’t act that way.
Bills: HR189 , HJR42 , HJR61 , HR191
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 21st, 2026

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jesse Thompson, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
  • I can't speak to—uh, pardon me—Jesse Thompson, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
  • I'm sorry, Jesse Thompson, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
  • Yeah, Jesse Thompson, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
  • We must act intentionally, but also wisely.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 04/07/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Paul and funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
  • DA provides full spectrum Plan Act.
  • A very minor, but a merger nonetheless.
  • </c><01:32:44.880><c> of</c> this section 21 is the first merger of this section 21 is the first merger
  • </c> A very minor, but a merger nonetheless. A very minor, but a merger nonetheless.