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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-01-27 (10:45AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session pursuant to Article 3, Section
- Members, welcome to Special Session 2025B. I want to talk about our process going forward.
- In your notebook, you will find: one, the call for Special Session B; two, the bill that Representative
- Another thing I dislike about special session is that it excludes too many members from the conversation
- It will be my intention that such reinstatements should be a part of every floor session until we bring
Summary:
The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after recording a quorum and reading the joint proclamation calling the session from January 27 to January 29, 2025. Speaker Perez outlined the special-session process, including canceling regular committee meetings, distributing notebooks with the call, the bill to be filed by Representative McClure, and the bill analysis, and creating three select committees on illegal immigration to hear HB 1B later that day. He also announced a new process for reviewing vetoed appropriations through combined workgroups, beginning with legislative budget vetoes.
The House then took up the governor’s veto of portions of HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After reading the governor’s communication, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, describing it as legislative services support funding needed for IT, forecasting, auditing, and accountability functions. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, described as the second line item for legislative support services, and that motion also passed 111-0.
No Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, or bills on the calendar were reported. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or upon the call of the chair.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-01-27 (10:45AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session pursuant to Article 3, Section
- Members, welcome to Special Session 2025B. I want to talk about our process going forward.
- In your notebook, you will find: one, the call for Special Session B; two, the bill that Representative
- Another thing I dislike about special session is that it excludes too many members from the conversation
- It will be my intention that such... ...reinstatements should be a part of every floor session until
Summary:
The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after a quorum was established and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Speaker announced that regular committee meetings were canceled for the week so the chamber could focus on special session work, including three select committees on illegal immigration that would hear HB 1B, along with a Rules and Ethics Committee meeting later that evening. Members were also told the bill filing deadline had been extended to Wednesday at 5 p.m.
The main floor business involved the House’s effort to reinstate vetoed legislative operating funds from HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After the clerk read the governor’s veto message, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, described as legislative services support funding. Supporters said the veto had cut essential legislative functions such as IT, economic forecasting, auditing, and accountability work, and argued the reduction was likely an oversight or improper interference with legislative independence. The motion passed 111-0.
Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, the second legislative support services line item. The House again approved the motion unanimously, 111-0. With no other messages, reports, or bills on the desk, the House adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. or upon the call of the chair.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/14/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- executive session and we have a second. executive session and we have a second.
- out of executive session? So move. out of executive session? So move.
- So under SB2, you'd have another deliberative session, another balloting session.
- We're in executive session. it. We're in executive session. All right.
- executive session? executive session?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/17/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- chair will close the executive session chair will close the executive session on<01:38:28.719>
- And I think this session and the ballot.
- day after a house session. day after a house session.
- When are reports from today's exec sessions?
- house session. house session.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Appropriating funds for the expenses of the 57th Legislature second special session.
- Elected at the first session of the 57th Legislature, be designated the officers of the second special
- session.
- Welcome back to Special Session Number Two. We made it 40 days before the next.
- Our last special session started on October 1st, the same day the federal government shut down.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 1/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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is Authority on the first day of session is Authority on the first day of session - Would it just be like the first day of the session delayed a couple of weeks?
- rather similar to the tape of the end of the 2017 session and the 2015 session.
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and 2017 session and the 2015 session and 2017 session and the 2015 session
Summary:
Democratic House leaders Melissa Hortman and Jamie Long said Republicans were escalating the Minnesota House organization dispute by refusing to accept power-sharing, threatening to proceed as if they had a two-year majority, and planning to disregard the Secretary of State’s role on the first day of session. They argued that Minnesota law requires the Secretary of State to preside until a quorum is present, and that the House should follow the Minnesota Senate’s example of sharing power when the chamber is tied. They said Democrats had offered a compromise allowing Republicans to act as a majority for the first few weeks while they held a one-seat edge, then revert to the negotiated power-sharing agreement once the House returns to a 67-67 tie.
Much of the discussion focused on the Brad Tabke election contest and whether Republicans could use a temporary majority to remove him or otherwise reorganize the House. Hortman and Long said the swearing-in of members is a ministerial act and does not affect the election contest, citing past Minnesota examples where members were sworn in while legal challenges were pending. They said if Republicans ignore the Secretary of State and try to organize the House without a quorum, Democrats would go to court to argue the House was not duly organized. They also said Republicans’ claims about the disputed district residency issue were misplaced and that the Tabke case should be decided by the courts.
The leaders said Democrats were prepared to use denial of quorum as a backup if no agreement is reached, describing it as a quieter and less disruptive alternative to a long filibuster. They said the confidential swearing-in held the night before was done as an emergency backup because of security concerns and the possibility that quorum might be denied. They also said they were not worried about Republican recall threats, but warned that if Republicans proceeded with what they called a “kangaroo court,” Democrats might consider recall petitions for malfeasance. No formal vote or legislative action was taken in the exchange, and the leaders said they were still hoping to reach a compromise in later talks with Republican Leader Lisa Demuth.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 4th, 2026
Alabama Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- proclamation and shall require a two-thirds vote for consideration and passage during the special session
- Signed Kay Ivey, special session.
- Sessions. Mr. Shelnutt. Mr. Singleton. Mr. Smitherman. Mr. Stewart. Mr. Stutts. Mr. Wagner. Ms.
- Mr.<00:14:34.800>
Sessions. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Sessions. Mr.<00:14:36.880>Shelnutt. - is in special session. is in special session.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened in special session after the governor’s proclamation calling lawmakers to Montgomery to address primary elections. The proclamation stated that the Legislature may consider legislation creating special primary elections for U.S. House and Alabama Senate districts whose boundaries are changed by a court order, and that any other legislation would require a two-thirds vote to be considered and passed during the session.
After prayer, the pledge, and roll call, the Senate established a quorum with 32 senators present and agreed to excuse absent members. The chamber then introduced three bills: Senate Bill 1 on primary elections, referred to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development; Senate Bill 2 on redistricting, referred to the same committee; and Senate Bill 3 on redistricting, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Resolution 1, notifying the House that the Senate had convened, and Senate Joint Resolution 2, appointing a committee to notify the governor that the Legislature was in special session. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- regular session.
- , omnibus bills passed in regular session, omnibus bills passed in regular session.<00:27:18.159>
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Medicaid about a lot this session, Medicaid about a lot this session, Medicaid - <01:35:11.040>
to whistleblowers uh last uh session to whistleblowers uh last uh session to
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , every single special session.
- Like Senator Flores said, this really happened to me this last session.
- Well, it turns out, this past session, they lobbied against.
- Unless it's in, you know. executive session and then we aren't privy to that and those executive session
- Say you had five school districts, and they had an employee during session.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Please do the miraculous in each of us this session. In your son Jesus' name I pray, amen.
- Senator [Menendez](link from function call): and please do the miraculous in each of us this session.
- So I look forward to two things that I see from you all this session.
- And there are reasons for it that are embedded into the laws that you have passed session after session
- after session that have made Texas a far more attractive place to be.
Bills:
SCR7
Keywords:
legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority, 1185, senate, all
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections May 29th, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Legislative Operations and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- And I had worked on this issue last session.
- We're actually going to go into work session here today.
- So we know we only have a few days left of session.
- So it's my intention today that we go into work session.
- So now open the work session on Senate Bill 74.
Keywords:
election reform, voter accessibility, conditional ballots, voter registration, mechanical voting systems, election audits, voter access grants, provisional ballot, voting technology, AB562, Nevada, Secretary of State, elections, elections management system, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, automatic voter registration, AVR, election technology, state appropriations
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We're working on the session laws now for 2025.
- Some people prefer their session laws in PDF files, so they would get it in that way.
- Well, as long as Senator Peterson is majority leader, we're not going into special sessions.
- So we will spend another session in the modular.
- We were very busy this session.
Summary:
The committee began with introductions of members and staff, then approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved a step increase for Code Advisor Kathy Buckley. Staff reported on publication sales and distribution, noting that 2024 paper and paid sales were down from prior years, while online access and reduced demand for printed copies continued to trend downward. Members discussed the continuing role of printed RCWs and session laws, with staff explaining that libraries and counties remain the main paper purchasers and that some specialized titles are still produced in print and electronic formats.
The committee then reviewed a table of “multiple actions” affecting RCW sections from the 2025 session. Staff explained that 153 sections had multiple amendments or related actions, but most could be merged through editorial authority; about 10 sections would likely need future legislative cleanup. The committee approved the table, allowing staff to proceed with merging where possible. Financially, staff reported the office was on track to return about $542,000 to the state, though that amount may decrease slightly because of end-of-year purchases, including a shared printer for LSS. They also noted a slight budget reduction for the next fiscal year, but said staffing adjustments and existing coverage should prevent problems.
The committee discussed upcoming rulemaking to align the office’s public records procedures with House and Senate practices, including designating a public records officer and updating language to reflect current legislative structure. Staff said the process would follow standard APA rulemaking and could take roughly six months. Members also heard about a prior “video auditor” incident at the office and the office’s response and training. Finally, staff provided a building update: the office is scheduled to move back into the renovated Pritchard building on September 14, 2026, with furniture selection underway. At the end of the meeting, staff shared session statistics, including 424 session law chapters, 1,305 House bills introduced, 1,082 Senate bills introduced, 238 House bills passed, and 193 Senate bills passed, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- How many days are remaining in the regular session? Chair is not advised at this time.
- During the 88th legislative session, the text of H.R. 4, section 14(a)(3), is...
- We are grateful for her contributions and excited for our productive sessions ahead.
- Members, as you know, every session we hold a prayer breakfast.
- We had over 500 people attend last session.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That was added several sessions ago.
- That was added several sessions ago.
- We just tried to, when we put that in statute last session or two sessions ago, to try to distinguish
- So there could be something, absolutely, prior to the next session, during next session, that you guys
- You got two sessions to do it.
Summary:
The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund.
OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification.
The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Barely six months after the end of the next session, the 2027 session, Nevada will have its presidential
- If we were in session every year or we had a longer session, maybe we could wait.
- and will hopefully approve for funding this session.
- It started in the 21 session. This is my friend Sarah.
- I have served in this body now for five legislative sessions.
Bills:
AB49, AB169, AB188, AB284, AB296, AB306, AB356, AB366, AB467, AB499, AB515, AB540, AB542, AB595
Keywords:
educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, health insurance, speech-language pathology, stuttering, rehabilitative services, habilitative services, coverage requirements, health plans, retired public employees, subsidy, Medicare, health reimbursement arrangement, Public Employees' Benefits Program
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy Media Availability - 03/26/26
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll see more of that come through this session.
- Does this session feel a little slower paced?
- Does this session feel a little slower paced?
- Does this session feel a little slower paced?
- <00:18:00.520>
I governor this legislative session? I governor this legislative session?
Summary:
Senate leadership said members were working through a fast-paced, intense session before a break, with many committee hearings still scheduled and about 27 bills expected to be heard that day. The leader highlighted several priorities for when lawmakers return, including an independent Inspector General proposal, additional anti-fraud measures, and packages on gun violence prevention and the Metro Surge response. The Metro Surge package was described as roughly 11 bills dealing with masks in essential spaces, aid obligations for federal agents, civil-rights/Bivens issues, and BCA participation in investigations; the broader gun violence package includes school safety, mental health, an assault-weapons ban, and a ban on high-capacity magazines, though it still awaited Finance Committee action. The leader also said bonding remains a high priority and that the Senate plans to continue moving policy quickly after the break.
On budget matters, the leader said supplemental funding is needed for Capitol and Senate building security, largely because of increased personnel and overtime costs. He also said HCMC needs a short-term financing step because it is under financial pressure, but that the issue points to broader instability in Minnesota’s hospital system, especially as other hospitals may face difficulties related to HR1. Other budget-related items mentioned included housing support, rental and heating assistance, energy assistance, small business aid, health care, and food support, with some governor-proposed tax and spending ideas possibly left out because they are not affordable.
The leader said the Senate is still working on fraud legislation, including the Inspector General proposal and related enforcement and oversight measures, and expects House differences to be worked out in conference committee. He described the House as a question mark and said the two chambers are moving at different paces, but he hopes to resolve differences and send bills to the governor. He also noted a rough end to the Senate Jobs Committee, said Senator Champion is considering next steps, and said Senator Mohamed and other DFL members had sent the Attorney General’s anti-fraud bill through a different committee path. He added that legislator safety is a growing concern because members from both parties are receiving threats, and he is working with counsel on possible responses. On guns in the Capitol, he said the issue reflects broader divisions and that current law allows permitted carry after screening, though he is frustrated by those using the issue to provoke emotion.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor May 31st, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- We also will conduct a work session.
- We also will conduct a work session.
- And with that, we will start our work session.
- the 24-hour rule, and so we will work session Senate Bill 173 today.
- So if they do come back for our work session...
Keywords:
public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, medical debt, collection agency, healthcare, consumer protection, financial assistance, occupational safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, employee monitoring, safety program, hemp, hemp products, cannabidiol, CBD, cannabis
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Opening Ceremonies of the 89th Legislature Jan 14th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is a historical day as we begin the eighty-ninth legislative session.
- Over this past session, I've had the privilege of seeing David Cook in action.
- The eighty-eighth legislative session taught us that when we stand together, we can win.
- Some really bad bills passed last session. They hurt my constituents.
- In this session we can do that if we're selfless. We can do that if we're united.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Funding Review Committee Jun 3rd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Higher Education Funding Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That piece of requirement came out of the 2023 session.
- Are these kind of things going in the next session?
- We could for session, but we would only be through 26, because 27 data is happening while the session
- We should have that from last session. We should have that from last session.
- So we'll look for updated numbers for the next session.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House DFL Media Availability 1/24/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans will be working together at the Minnesota State Capitol in the first two weeks of the session
- way we will be able to organize the House, elect a speaker for committees, and do the work of the session
- But just to clarify, you don't believe that this in some way would restart the session?
- But the session started on January 14th.
- the first day of the legislative session the first day of the legislative session is<00:13:11.240
Summary:
Minnesota House Democrats reacted to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling that a quorum in the House is 68, saying the decision confirms that neither party can act alone and that Republicans and Democrats must negotiate to organize the chamber. They argued that the GOP’s actions over the prior two weeks were illegitimate once Secretary of State Steve Simon determined there was no quorum, and said all committee activity and the election of a presiding officer during that period were not valid.
A major focus was the status of Rep. Brad Tabke’s seat in Shakopee. Democrats said Republicans were trying to use a temporary one-seat advantage to oust Tabke despite his election win, recount victory, and court ruling, which they said found it mathematically impossible that he lost. They said they would not return to the Capitol unless Republicans agreed not to remove him and to respect the voters’ will.
Democrats said they were still open to a negotiated power-sharing deal and emphasized that such agreements should be in writing. They described their current offer as allowing Republicans to run the chamber while they hold a one-seat advantage, with committee members from the DFL not voting, and then moving to full power sharing if the House returns to a tie. They said the special election timeline was not changed by the court ruling and that the governor could still issue the writ on February 5, with the session having begun on January 14.