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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) May 21st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're challenging it when it comes to Chapter 90, we're ...challenge that status quo.
- We’re challenging it when it comes to Chapter 90. We’re challenging it when it comes to Chapter 70.
- This is Chapter 90. House Number 5375. This is Chapter 90. The bill has been read a third time.
- Chapter 90 has been engrossed. The Senate will be in a brief recess. It will be in order.
- Things like revisiting our Chapter 70 formula, which is broken.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And the passage of Scripture is Luke chapter...
- 54-904, Idaho Code, to remove a provision under general supervision by dental hygienists, amending Chapter
- House Bill 807, by the Health and Welfare Committee, an act relating to Medicaid, amending Chapter 22
- to revise terminology, amending Section 16-1622, Idaho Code, to revise terminology, and amending Chapter
- To revise terminology, amending section 16, 16, 22, Idaho code, to revise terminology, amending Chapter
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I am here to express my support for Hancock School seeking an exemption from subsection K of chapter
- We seek relief from DESE's interpretation of MGL Chapter 76, Section 12B, subsection K.
- opportunity to speak today in support of an amendment or exemption to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter
- But my understanding with the school choice is the Chapter 70 funding follows that student.
- So you get the Chapter 70 portion, but the town-funded portion instead of the town—the town that they're
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a hearing on two late-file bills. H. 4867, relative to school choice, drew testimony from leaders, parents, and educators in Hancock, Warwick, Richmond, and Worthington, who said DESE’s interpretation of Chapter 76, Section 12B(k) requires small districts without high schools to pay secondary tuition for nonresident school choice students after they leave the elementary grades. Witnesses said the resulting gap between the $5,000 school choice payment and high school tuition of roughly $13,000 to $18,000 per student has forced some districts to stop accepting school choice students, hurting class sizes, budgets, and rural families’ access to local schools. Committee members questioned how the current rule works, whether students have home high schools to return to, and whether a broader statutory fix could address all districts without secondary programs; testimony indicated the affected districts are a small number of rural communities, with some others having found alternative arrangements. Representative Barrett described the bill as a general solution to an issue that had gone unenforced for years, and the hearing ended with testimony closed on the bill.
The committee also heard H. 4927, relative to protecting access to applied behavior analysis (ABA). Educators and ABA providers testified that the bill would clarify that qualified ABA providers, including BCBAs and RBTs, may deliver services in schools while preserving school safety and operational rules. They argued that better access to ABA would help students with autism make progress on IEP goals, remain in the least restrictive environment, and reduce conflicts between families and districts. A parent described repeated delays in getting promised supports for her young son and said the bill would help ensure follow-through and accountability. The committee then closed testimony on H. 4927 and adjourned after a motion and second.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now we have a gray area in Chapter 493.
- Chapter 493, I believe, was written for commercial security companies, people who get paid for security
- Chapter 493, I believe, was written for commercial security companies, people who get paid for security
- Under Florida Statute Chapter 493, there's a significant gray area that hinders our ability to protect
- Under Chapter 493, individuals who guard persons or property for consideration could be classified as
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously.
Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- But, you know, both looking at Chapter 70, Chapter 90, we recognize a lot of it's attributable to health
- But, you know, both looking at Chapter 70, Chapter 90, we recognize a lot of it's attributable to health
- Regarding the $242 million increase, I think many of us know Chapter 70 is not equitable for a lot of
- Is there any efforts being made to revisit Chapter 70, especially with the new secretary coming in?
- Chapter 70 and how we think about that.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness.
A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law.
Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Recognizing the New York Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
- RECOGNIZING THE NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE.
- TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 435 OF THE LAWS OF 2014. >> READ THE LAST SECTION.
- ASSEMBLYMEMBER KIM, AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 704 OF THE LAWS OF 1991.
- And so, as I mentioned earlier, here we are with Chapter 2.
Summary:
The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games.
The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually.
The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, this would not conflict with Chapter 381, which is our public health chapter or analogous state
- Senator, this would not conflict with Chapter 381, which is our public health chapter or analogous state
- That would be covered under Chapter 265 with regard to arts and culture.
- Chapter 683. Sorry, I'm sorry, 683. My apologies.
- And actions related to anything in Chapter 265 and 267 is fine.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- However, the fact that it inserts itself into Chapter 324 is a bit troubling in that.
- Representative, I think in that chapter, this only applies to people who do not have the licensure in
- is Chapter 327.”
- So this bill, as well as the other bill, is directed to Chapter 324.
- Chapter 324 covers the first...
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- with the Secretary of State's office under Chapter 351.
- Yes, there are a lot of corporate entities that are registered under Chapter 351, but there are a whole
- Yes, there are a lot of corporate entities that are registered under Chapter 351, but there are a whole
- So we are going to simply strip that under Chapter 351 language.
- I get the removing under Chapter 351 too limiting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chapter 211, if I'm going from memory, deals with zoning enforcement. Yes, zoning. Okay.
- It also violates Chapter 211. Chapter 211 is very straightforward.
- There's nothing in Chapter 211, for example, or in Chapter 43 dealing with annexation.
- The legislature adopted this exact same language to say that the chapter can be enforced by mandamus,
- Law chapter in compliance with constitutional and legislative procedural requirements.
Bills:
HB148 , HB334 , HB554 , HB762 , HB1520 , HB1593 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB5092 , SB2215 , HB2607 , HB148
Committee:
Senate Local Government
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act amending Title 48 Idaho Code by the addition of a new chapter
- act relating to the Restroom Access Act, amending Title 48, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new chapter
- act relating to the Restroom Access Act, amending Title 48, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new chapter
- midwifery, amending Section 54-5504, Idaho Code, to revise certain rulemaking authority, amending Chapter
- House Bill No. 550: amending Chapter 55, Title 54, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 54-5504A
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/01/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Print 7158A, O'Mara, an act to amend Chapter 412 of the Laws of 1990.
- act to amend the Chapter U of the Laws of 2018.
- Senate Print 10524, Stavisky, an act to amend Chapter U of the Laws of 2018.
- Senate Print 10567, Ramos, an act to amend Chapter 831 of the Laws of 1981.
- Senate Print 10569, Ramos, an act to amend Chapter 451 of the Laws of 2012.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar.
The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family.
Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1834, an act amending laws 2024, chapter 211, section 6, making capital outlay appropriations for
- SB 1835, an act amending section 5572, as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 210, repealing section 5572,
- as under 5575, as amended by Laws 2024, chapter 210, section 3, relating to commerce.
- SB 1838, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to health
- Next bill, please: SB 1840, an act amending Title 46, Chapter 2, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes,
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest recognitions, including a student honored for a national Mandarin speech contest, a Ms. Black Arizona candidate, and a Madison Elementary School reusable-tray pilot program. The body also recognized interns and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted committee reports recommending passage of a series of budget-related bills.
The main legislative business centered on the 2026-27 budget package and related omnibus measures, including appropriations, budget implementation, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, K-12 education, state property, revenue/taxation, and transportation bills. Most of these measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, with repeated debate focused on the tax omnibus and the overall budget’s policy choices. Supporters argued the package provided affordability, tax relief, conformity with federal tax changes, reduced government spending, and reforms to entitlement and other programs; opponents argued it favored corporations and wealthy taxpayers, cut health care, food assistance, housing, tourism, wildfire response, and education, and would forfeit federal matching funds.
Several members specifically criticized the failure to close the data center tax exemption and to raise sports betting taxes, while supporters defended those provisions as pro-business and pro-growth. There was also discussion of fund sweeps, including university research funds, housing trust funds, and other agency balances, with opponents saying the sweeps targeted encumbered or already-committed money. After debate, the Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and advanced the bills, and later took up House bills introduced and placed on third reading, with members explaining their votes on HB 4138, the General Appropriations Act, largely along party lines.
At the end of the session, the Senate processed messages from the House requesting the return of SB 1160 and SB 1786 for reconsideration, and the Senate requested the House return HB 2415 for reconsideration. The chamber also introduced and placed several House budget bills on third reading, including HB 4138 through HB 4153, continuing the budget process.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- legislative action to eliminate existing barriers to developing renewable energy on land separated from Chapter
- The key provisions of this bill allow the farmer landowner to separate land from the provisions of Chapter
- Bergman pointed out, of the Climate Reality Project's Boston Metro chapter.
- Massachusetts chapter.
- Massachusetts chapter.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on H. 3256, a bill stemming from the Massachusetts Cranberry Revitalization Task Force that would remove Chapter 61A barriers for certain renewable energy projects on non-producing agricultural land. Supporters said the bill would let farmers separate adjacent land from Chapter 61A without a municipal right of first refusal, avoid rollback and advance tax penalties, and use small solar or other renewable projects to generate supplemental income while keeping the farm in operation. Testimony emphasized that the proposal is intended to be “farm-first,” limited to marginal or accessory land, and could also produce local tax revenue for municipalities. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill should be limited to solar, the appropriate project size, impacts on other agricultural sectors, and whether future sales or conversion back to other uses should trigger local rights of first refusal. Witnesses said the bill had been reported favorably in a prior session and noted that similar projects typically involve 20-year leases with extensions.
The committee also took testimony on S. 2009, which would authorize regional transportation ballot initiatives. MAPC and Transportation for Mass argued that the bill would give municipalities and groups of municipalities a flexible tool to raise local revenue for transportation projects such as transit, roads, bridges, bikeways, and pedestrian infrastructure, with sunset provisions so the revenue ends when the project ends. They said the measure would not raise taxes on its own, but would allow local voters to decide whether to adopt a revenue source, and pointed to examples from other states where similar initiatives funded major transit and infrastructure projects. No votes were taken during the hearing.
Testimony was also heard on S. 1922, which would create a Massachusetts fund allowing voluntary taxpayer donations to the UN Least Developed Countries Fund or related 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting climate-vulnerable communities. Climate Reality Project representatives said the bill would let Massachusetts residents support climate resilience projects in the world’s poorest countries at no cost to the Commonwealth, and could serve as a model for other states. Senators questioned how recipient countries and nonprofits would be selected, what safeguards would exist regarding countries such as Yemen, and how taxpayers would know where donations would go; witnesses said the fund would be administered through the UN system and that they would provide more clarification. Rep. Michelle Ciccolo also testified on H. 3051, seeking a one-year deferral of the higher interest rate that applies when deferred property taxes become due after the death of a senior or veteran, saying the current jump to 16% can burden heirs and discourage use of the deferral program. The hearing concluded without any votes or committee actions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Go ahead and read the first bill on the calendar: House Bill 2192, enacting Title 23, Chapter 2.
- House Bill 2192, enacting Title 23, Chapter 2, relating to employment.
- Let's read the next bill, please: House Bill 2592, enacting Title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1, and revising
- Let's read the next bill, please: House Bill 2592, enacting Title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1, and revising
- Amending Title 4, Chapter 21, Article 1, Section 41-105, relating to... Winning Section 2834.13.
Summary:
The Senate met in floor session, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars considering a range of House bills and one concurrent resolution. On the first calendar, members considered HB 2192 on employment/video content matters of public concern, HB 2592 on government information technology and AI-related rulemaking, HB 2752 on the Arizona Commerce Authority trade office, HB 2916 on traffic schools and fingerprint clearance, and HB 2946 on development fees. Amendments were adopted on HB 2192, HB 2592, HB 2916, and HB 2946; HB 2752 received a Mesnard amendment, but an Epstein amendment failed on division after a 7-14 vote. All of those bills were reported out do pass, with HB 2752 retained on the calendar after amendment consideration. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted.
On later calendars, the Senate advanced HB 2918, HB 2999 on infrastructure finance districts/special taxing districts, HB 1418 on county officers/sheriff authority, HCR 259 supporting county sheriffs, HB 2035 on child welfare placement/reporting, HB 241 on child neglect, HB 2594 on court trust confidentiality, HB 2932 on groundwater transportation fees, HB 2109 on distracted driving penalties for motorcycles, HB 2118 on mobile food vendor licenses, HB 2244 on eviction satisfaction of judgment, HB 4011 on HOA duties, and HB 2440 on a transition program. Several bills were amended, including HB 2999, which drew discussion about tax rates, bond coverage, and infrastructure district financing; an Epstein objection focused on homeowner cost uncertainty, but the bill ultimately advanced. HB 2035, HB 2594, HB 2932, HB 2109, HB 2118, HB 2244, HB 4011, and HB 2440 all received do pass recommendations, with some technical or conforming amendments adopted along the way.
The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its centennial anniversary and welcomed university representatives and students in the gallery. The chamber granted the House’s request to return SB 1113 for further amendment and appointed free conference committees for HB 2133 and HB 2010. Final third-reading votes passed HB 2592, HB 2916, HB 2946, and HB 2999, with recorded roll-call results showing HB 2592 passed 16-9 with 11 not voting, HB 2916 passed 26-1 with 3 not voting, HB 2946 passed 27-0 with 3 not voting, and HB 2999 passed 21-6 with 3 not voting. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, transportation improvements, the additional funding for Chapter 90, has been something that has
- I agree with the minority leader that we must tackle Chapter 70, the municipal contribution formula,
- Chapter 70, the municipal contribution formula, head-on.
- Now, ultimately, Madam President, the solution here is to modify the formula, the Chapter 70 formula,
- Now, one of them is to be able to address things that are not based on the Chapter 70 formula.
Summary:
The Senate took up Senate House No. 4010, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill funded largely by surplus Fair Share revenues. The Ways and Means chair described the bill as a $1.28 billion package, with major investments in education and transportation, including special education circuit breaker aid, higher education deferred maintenance, career technical education capital grants, school construction relief, high-dosage tutoring, English language learning grants, MBTA reserve replenishment and safety training, commuter rail maintenance, Chapter 90 local road aid, regional transit authority support, ferry and micro-transit funding, and a small World Cup transportation appropriation. Members from both parties generally praised the bill’s one-time, regionally balanced approach while emphasizing fiscal discipline and the limited, surplus-based funding source. The minority leader and others questioned the fund balances and the use of the education and transportation innovation and capital fund, the Student Opportunity Act trust fund, and the transitional escrow account; the chair said the bill would zero out the innovation and capital fund, leave about $430 million in the SOA trust, and about $200 million in the escrow account.
Several members highlighted specific priorities. Senator Cronin and Senator Feeney strongly supported the $100 million career technical education investment, arguing it would expand vocational opportunities in comprehensive high schools and help meet workforce needs. Senator Feeney also emphasized MBTA funding, special education, local road repairs, English language learning tied to workforce needs, and World Cup preparations in Foxborough. Senator Comerford praised the bill’s regional equity, higher education maintenance funding, special education support, and transportation investments, while also noting the need for broader future work on Chapter 70 and school finance. Senator Tarr supported the bill but repeatedly stressed that the spending was a unique one-time opportunity and that the Commonwealth should preserve fiscal reserves and continue to address school funding inequities and MBTA finances more broadly.
The chamber then considered numerous amendments. Amendment 1 on tariff pricing transparency was withdrawn after brief remarks, and Amendment 14, proposing a DESE study on educational outcomes for young men and boys, was rejected. Amendment 182, funding Worcester Regional Transit Authority capital expenses, was adopted. Amendment 228, adding $500,000 for Free Period to expand access to menstrual products in schools, was adopted. Amendment 257, funding Springfield Public Schools communication and safety systems, was also adopted. Other amendments, including Tarr amendments on supplemental district aid, MBTA reporting, and the Foundation Budget Review Commission, were rejected. Amendment 308 concerning MBTA Communities and Milton was withdrawn, after which Senator Driscoll began a presentation arguing Milton was being misclassified under the MBTA Communities Act and should be treated fairly under the law.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 875, by the Appropriations Committee, is an act relating to the state budget, amending Chapter
- House Bill 883, by the Education Committee, is an act relating to education, amending Chapter 10, Title
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, is an act relating to nicotine products, amending the heading for Chapter
- Amending Chapter 57, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-557.
- 24, Title 56...” “...amending the heading for Chapter 25, Title 63, Idaho Code, to revise definitions
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That would be referenced in Chapter 267.
- That would be referenced in Chapter 267.
- Senator, this would not conflict with Chapter 381, which is our public health chapter, or analogous state
- That would be covered under Chapter 265 with regard to arts and culture.
- And actions related to anything in Chapter 265 and 267 is fine.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 169A, and railroads and other forms of motor carriers under chapter 218 or chapter 221.
- </c> uh the statutory reference in chapter uh the statutory reference in chapter 168<00:12:43.959><c>
- </c> Authority uh is spelled out in chapter Authority uh is spelled out in chapter 174<00:13:16.360><
- regulations in chapters uh 218 and<00:13:21.639><c> chapters</c><00:13:22.240><c> 221</c><00:13:23.240
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Committee:
Senate Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2749, an act amending title 13, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending section 13
- House Bill 2749: An act amending title 13, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending section 13
- House Bill 4011: An act amending title 33, chapter 16, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending
- House Bill 2049: An act amending title 30, chapter 4, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- House Bill 2049: An act amending title 30, chapter 4, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding