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WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Appreciate you closing us out on our initial hearings, and we're anxious to hear from you.
- I keep hearing about them.
- I keep hearing about them.
- I keep hearing about them.
- I keep hearing about them.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And there are a lot more impacts to people than what we're hearing.
- I hear your head nod. Thank you.
- So I definitely hear and agree on many of those concerns as well.
- These are many, many familiar stories we're hearing around California.
- Well, you guys can hear me. But the TV can’t. So you’ve got to wait. Okay, perfect.
Committee:
Senate Housing
Summary:
The committee opened its first Senate Housing hearing of 2026 by taking up several two-year bills and bond measures. SB 222 by Senator Wiener, the Heat Pump Access Act, would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems, allow video/phone participation by contractors during inspections, and limit HOA barriers. Supporters said the bill would cut costs, speed replacements, reduce pollution, and help Californians lower energy bills; the League of California Cities opposed unless amended, citing concerns about a permit fee cap and virtual inspections. After questions about fees, inspection liability, HOA authority, and electrical panel upgrades, the bill passed 10-0 to Senate Local Government.
The committee then considered SB 677, a follow-up to SB 79. The author announced the bill would be narrowed to two definition changes and that broader SB 79 cleanup would come in a new bill later in 2026. Testimony reflected both support and concern: some local governments and counties said more clarity was needed on implementation, transit-related definitions, and timing, while housing and transit advocates supported the cleanup and the removal of the ferry-stop provision. The committee approved the amended bill 10-1 to Local Government.
SB 417, the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, proposed a $10 billion general obligation bond for affordable rental housing, supportive housing, homeownership, and preservation. Supporters argued that state housing funds had been exhausted, that thousands of shovel-ready units were waiting for financing, and that the bond would leverage federal tax credits and create jobs. Opponents, including Habitat for Humanity, asked for a dedicated CalHome set-aside for homeownership. Members debated state debt levels, bond repayment, and whether the state should rely more on direct appropriations, but the bill passed 8-1 to Appropriations.
The committee also began hearing SB 492, the Youth Housing and Youth Center bond, which the author said was intended to be folded into a larger housing bond package. The bill would authorize bonds for youth housing and youth centers for transition-age youth up to age 25, with the author arguing that early intervention could prevent future homelessness. The transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on SB 492.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll hear from Gilbert Ramirez tomorrow.
- You will also hear tomorrow from Deputy Chief J.J. Criego, who is...
- You'll hear a lot about this tomorrow from Director Ramirez.
- And again, we'll hear more about the specific parts.
- Richard's words, we hear you; we understand how important that is.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/07/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 23rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to this hearing of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- I'll be chairing this hearing.
- As is customary, this is a hybrid hearing.
- We have individuals physically present in the hearing room and individuals joining us remotely.
- Oh, perhaps here we see someone in the Teams virtual hearing room. Mr. Hodges.
Keywords:
North Attleborough, town charter, home rule charter, municipal government, local option, charter amendment, Parks and Recreation Commission, Park Commission, write-in candidate, sticker candidate, ballot access, town election, bylaw, ordinance, board membership, local approval, Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, planning board, associate members
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing and hearing none, I want to bring it to the committee.
- Hearing and seeing none, bring it back to the committee. Any members wishing to? Okay.
- Hearing and seeing no one walk. Primary opposition?
- Hearing and seeing none. Anyone in primary opposition to this measure? Hearing and seeing none.
- Hearing and seeing none. Any primary opposition in the room? Seeing none.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to hear House Bill 1056 first. If Mr. Wilson could read the bill in, we'll go there.
- Chairman and members, for hearing this this afternoon.
- It covers administrative hearings. Mr. McSalle, you have to wrap up.
- We're immune from this because this is not... ...hearing, and they say, we're immune.
- Let Robert hear his bill first. Mr. Wilson, we're going to take up SB 480 next.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Do not register until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to register.
- Hearing none, so ordered. The clerk will read the first bill on the calendar.
- Hearing none, so ordered.
- Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote.
- Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Feb 25th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- I now move out of executive session and we move into the public hearing portion.
- We'll be hearing House Bill 1845.
- Out of executive session, we move into the public hearing portion.
- We'll be hearing House Bill 3080 by Representative Riggs.
- I'll chat with you after the hearing here. Mr.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee first took up House Bill 1845 in executive session and voted it do pass unanimously. The committee then moved into a public hearing on House Bill 3080, sponsored by Representative Riggs, which was presented as a technical/emergency fix to restore Missouri’s historic preservation tax credit provisions after a court ruling invalidated prior legislation because of unrelated “chicken coop” language. Riggs said the bill was needed to protect more than $300 million in projects already underway and noted companion legislation was moving in the Senate. Committee members expressed support and emphasized the importance of historic redevelopment, especially in St. Louis and other communities.
Supporters testified that the bill would stabilize financing for projects already in progress and preserve a key tool for redeveloping vacant historic buildings, schools, theaters, and other properties statewide. Witnesses described specific projects including Delmar Devine in St. Louis, a vacant school in Hermann, the Englewood Theater in Independence, Cooper House, and Elliott School, explaining that tax credits were essential to making the projects financially feasible and to leveraging private investment, grants, and other financing. Several speakers said the credits help address housing shortages, neighborhood blight, and community revitalization, and that uncertainty after the court ruling was threatening construction and financing commitments.
One witness, Arnie C., testified in opposition, calling the measure a corporate giveaway and arguing the state could not afford the program. Committee members responded that the bill was a corrective measure, not an expansion of credits, and that it was necessary because projects had already been approved and were in various stages of completion. After hearing testimony from supporters, one opponent, and no additional witnesses, the chair closed the hearing on House Bill 3080 and adjourned the committee.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to go with the public hearing first, and then we will move into executive session after
- And that concludes the hearing for 6269. And we will move to 6223.
- And that concludes the hearing for 6269. And we will move to 6223.
- And when you hear my voice, just go ahead and unmute. Linda, if you can hear me. I can. Thank you.
- That concludes the hearing for 6223. With this, we will move to the executive session.
Summary:
The Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee first held a public hearing on SB 6269, which updates the Motor Fuel Quality Act to broaden the definition of motor fuel to include gaseous fuels and electricity and remove the separate alternative fuel definition. Staff and the Department of Agriculture said the change would let WSDA inspect and test hydrogen and other newer fuels; Commerce and Douglas County PUD supported the bill as needed for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. The bill drew no opposition testimony, and the hearing closed with the chair noting broad support.
The committee then heard SB 6223, which would authorize community-scale weatherization projects under the low-income weatherization program. Supporters from community action, Spark Northwest, Commerce, and Washington Conservation Action said the bill would let the state weatherize multiple homes at once, improve health and safety, reduce energy burdens, and help meet climate and grid goals more quickly. Staff said the bill has a fiscal note for rulemaking and administration. The hearing ended with strong support and no opposition testimony.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and passed SB 5982, SB 6050, SB 5965, SB 6010, SB 5984, SB 6076, and SB 5652 to the Rules Committee or Ways and Means, depending on the bill. Amendments were adopted on SB 5965 to adjust carryout bag provisions, while amendments on SB 6010 were not adopted. SB 5982 would update CETA-related utility definitions and reporting, SB 6050 addresses distributed energy resources and utility rules, SB 5965 revises carryout bag requirements, SB 6010 concerns EFSEC tribal consultation, SB 5984 regulates AI companion chatbots, SB 6076 streamlines procurement for certain clean energy projects, and SB 5652 concerns environmental and health mitigation in large port districts. The committee also noted it would not take action that day on SB 5975 and SB 5466.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 003 Jan 17th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to hear everybody in on this one.
- Announcements. to hear I want to hear everybody in on to hear I want to hear everybody in on this<00:
- We will go to the House for a joint session beginning at 10:30 a.m. to hear the State of the Tribes address
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it being a little later than the appointed time, we'll get an open committee hearing for the Senate
- And I understand I hear my colleagues.
- And I understand I hear my >> No.
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Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- This hearing is called to order. And before we begin, I'd like to cover a few logistics.
- So we will now hear from those testifying in support. Please proceed. Good afternoon, Madam Chair.
- We'll now hear from those testifying in opposition. If you can please proceed. testifying.
- And importantly, they maintain fairgrounds for emergency use, so we'll hear about that.
- With that, I think I'll turn it over to a witness so we can hear a little bit more directly.
Committee:
House Agriculture
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing and hearing none, the testimony is closed. The bill is left pending at this time.
- Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. The bill is up, and at this time...
- Seeing and hearing none. Public testimony is closed. The bill is left pending at this time.
- Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is now closed. The bill is left pending. November.
- Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is now closed.
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair hears none, and House Bill 5629 is left pending. Thank you. Thank you.
- If you want to hear it, just catch me out in the hallway or give me a call later.
- But to hear the four Medal of Honor awardees speak yesterday, they were...
- What you want to hear is, "I'm secure."
- Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned, subject to the call of the Chair.
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
commemoration, military, navy seal, honor, January 12, Nathan Gage Ingram, military funeral honors, JROTC, veterans, training, grant program, military honors, community engagement, funeral services, education grants, community service, HB 3359, veteran status, Texas Veterans Commission, veterans services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're at the kiosk behind the hearing rooms.
- Hearing none, the Chair recognizes Representative Noble to close on the bill. Thank you, Mr.
- Hearing none, the substitute is withdrawn.
- Hearing none, House Bill... 2947 is left pending. Thank you. I appreciate y'all's time.
- Hearing none, we're adjourned at 8:51 AM.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair hears none.
- The chair hears none. Third reading of a bill.
- The Chair hears none. Third reading of the bill. Thank you. Is there an objection?
- The Chair hears none. Third reading of the bill.
- The chair hears none, and the order is adopted.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognized guests John and Michael McGuire, including Michael McGuire’s service as a Marine. The chamber then took up several measures, including emergency preambles for two sick leave bank bills: one for James Caruso of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and one for Carlos Borges of the Department of Correction. In each case, the emergency preamble was adopted by standing vote.
The Senate also considered late-file petitions, voting to suspend Senate Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12 so the matters could be referred to the appropriate committees. In addition, the Senate took up and passed to be engrossed a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant certain easements to the town of Bourne, and a bill establishing a sick leave bank for Gregory Baker of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Later, the Senate enacted several bills, including an act dissolving the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation and the sick leave bank bills for James Caruso and Carlos Borges. The enacted bills were ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. The Senate then adopted an order to adjourn until Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., with the clerk directed not to print a calendar, and adjourned accordingly.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions - 04/21/2026
Civil Service And Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- I hear that. So any questions or comments regarding this particular matter? No. Move the bill.
- Do I hear a second? I’m sorry, you need a second? Second. Oh, okay. All those in favor say aye.
- Senator Weik, do you hear a second? Second. Second time. So I hear a third. Senator Bottcher.
- Shall I hear a second? Second by Senator Ventura. All those in favor say aye.
- Do I hear a second? Second and third. All those in favor of the bill say aye.
Committee:
Senate Civil Service And Pensions
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions met on April 21, 2026, with a quorum present through in-person members and voting sheets. Chair Robert Jackson noted nine bills on the agenda, and the committee moved through each measure with no substantive debate or opposition raised.
The committee approved and advanced several civil service, retirement, and public safety bills, including measures on salary schedule parity (S-1722), longevity payments (S-1739), procedures for receipt or discontinuation of certain benefits (S-5026B), geographic pay differentials for certain police officers (S-6598), deputy sheriff past service credit transfers between retirement systems (S-7750A), a 22.5-year retirement program for NYC EMTs and advanced EMTs (S-7916A), and firefighter service credit for certain State Police members (S-7986A). It also approved a bill changing the due date for the Teachers’ Retirement System’s annual W-B-E report (S-8234A) and a bill establishing the New York State park police (S-9301).
All nine bills were reported favorably, with recorded votes of 7 aye, 0 nay, and 0 abstentions on each measure. Most bills were reported to the Finance Committee, while S-8234A and S-9301 were reported to the floor.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Sine Die Ceremony Mar 12th, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Fourth order of business.
- Hearing no objection. Those opposed, say no. The motion is adopted.
- Hearing no objection. Sine die. Hearing no objection. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The chambers exchanged final messages on House Concurrent Resolution 4409 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, with both resolutions reported as adopted and signed. The House also received notice that the Senate had adopted HCR 4409 and SCR 8410, and the Senate received notice that the House had adopted SCR 8410 and that the Speaker had signed HCR 4409. The House granted consent to suspend the rules so bills on the supplemental introduction sheet could be advanced to the third reading calendar.
In the House, Representative Fitzgibbon moved adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, which he described as a housekeeping measure clarifying the status of bills that had not completed the legislative process. Representative Corey supported the resolution as cleanup work. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote and agreed to immediately transmit it to the Senate.
The Senate later reverted to the fourth order of business to receive House messages, including the signing and transmission of HCR 4409, the House adoption of SCR 8410, and the signing of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998. The Senate then moved all measures on the floor calendar or held at the desk back to the Committee on Rules, approved the journal for the 60th day of the 2026 regular session, and adjourned the 69th Legislature sine die.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Sine Die Ceremony Mar 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Fourth order of business.
- Hearing no objection. Those opposed, say no. The motion is adopted. Senator Riccelli.
- Hearing no objection. Sine die. Hearing no objection. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The House and Senate exchanged final messages on House Concurrent Resolution 4409 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, with both chambers reporting the resolutions adopted and signed. The House also agreed, without objection, to allow bills listed on the supplemental introduction sheet to be treated as first reading items and placed on third reading under suspension of the rules.
Representative Fitzgibbon moved adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, which was described as a housekeeping measure to clarify the status of bills that had not completed passage through both chambers to the governor. Representative Corey supported the resolution, and the House adopted it by voice vote. The resolution was then transmitted to the Senate.
Later, the Senate received messages that the House had signed and transmitted House Concurrent Resolution 4409, adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, and signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998. The Senate President signed SCR 8410 and HCR 4409 in open session. The Senate then approved the journal for the 60th day of the 2026 regular session, and the legislature moved to adjourn sine die, ending the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature without objection.