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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/29/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A, 10, 27, general election, election, all day, all day, all to, A.T. in public safety.
  • A, 10, 27, general election, election, all day, all day, all to, I see your 1023, Independent Redistricting
  • As in 1027, General Election, all day, all day offices. June elections.
  • H.O.A. voting elections ballot measures.
  • It is the protection of our election system, yet she wants to shut down on. election system, yet she
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and heard several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items in the transcript. The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which criticized Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract the statements, support law enforcement, issue corrective guidance, and resign. The Senate first voted to suspend rules and place the resolution into Committee of the Whole, then debated a motion to read the resolution by number and title only, and later considered a floor amendment adding findings about law enforcement organizations’ criticism and alleged use of state resources to target ICE officers. Supporters argued the Attorney General’s remarks were dangerous, misleading, and politically motivated; opponents said the resolution distorted her comments, was a partisan stunt, and skipped normal committee review. After extensive debate, the Committee of the Whole recommended the resolution do pass, and the Senate adopted SR 1036 on third reading by a vote of 17 ayes to 13 nays. Following passage of SR 1036, members continued to offer personal privilege remarks, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education. The Senate then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm State Representative John Bucy, vice chair of the elections House Committee.
  • People they didn't elect and can't vote for or hold accountable.
  • She heads, an election protection operation that we do with the state She heads, an election protection
  • Those lines can be caused by many factors in a general election.
  • This is not for the general election.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So right now we have two separate elected individuals.
  • Okay, are there any elected officials, new colleagues in the room?
  • Yes, we have an elected five-member planning board.
  • Those duties belong to the elected planning board, a separate entity.
  • She would continue to push her article at town meeting.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held its first hearing of the year and took testimony on a large slate of home rule petitions and related local bills. Early testimony focused on H. 2314 for the Dukes County Regional Lockup Fund, with supporters from Martha’s Vineyard saying the island’s lockup is essential to local policing and that the fund would be supported by town assessments rather than state money. The committee also heard support for S. 21, a Nantucket bill to amend the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission, and for several local governance measures including Akushnet’s charter change to remove a two-year waiting period for former officials taking appointed paid positions, Rochester’s governance reform bill defining the town administrator’s role, Berkeley’s proposal to convert the treasurer-collector position to an appointed office, Hanson’s permitting enforcement bill, and a Wellfleet bill authorizing a lease for the food pantry. A major portion of the hearing centered on S. 21 for Nantucket, with witnesses sharply divided. Supporters argued the commission needs broader representation, more transparency, and a structure that better reflects town meeting votes, citing repeated town meeting approvals and frustration with delays in bringing reforms forward. Opponents, including current commission members and staff, said the existing commission is already working on its own reform proposal, that the bill was advanced without sufficient collaboration, and that elected seats and term limits would narrow participation and complicate the commission’s advisory role. Committee members questioned both sides about the town meeting process, the commission’s responsibilities, and the timing of competing proposals. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a bill allowing the Cotuit Fire District to pursue source-water protection projects on private property with owner consent, citing concerns about aquifer contamination and rising treatment needs, and in support of legislation requiring AEDs, with a Norfolk County register of deeds describing the low cost and life-saving value of the devices. Another witness spoke in favor of a regional commission proposal for Middlesex County, arguing that local communities need stronger regional planning tools to address development and environmental pressures. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing; the chair later read many additional bills into the record and then adjourned the meeting.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Election Law (02/03/2026)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • . elections. elections.
  • to an election is that it's election to an election is that it's election interference<01:38:58.400
  • This bill is about election to continue.
  • . elections. elections.
  • finish election night on election night. finish election night on election night.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I am going to continue to support it.
  • It has to do with the prosecution of election crimes.
  • is a paid election worker.
  • He continued, "I believe our... voices will go completely unheard as government continues to grow.
  • That same freedom that our constituents have when they go into the ballot box to elect us or to elect
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (02/18/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:13:53.519> we last year when we ran for election we last year when we ran for election
  • Have a good day. election Heering then this municipality election Heering then this municipality would
  • through a special election?
  • election is going to happen.
  • With regards to special elections, do you know for sure if municipalities have special elections?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 22nd, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • days prior to the election.
  • You all are elected from... of people. You all are elected from everybody in this body.
  • , but we're elected to districts, but we're elected to represent the whole state of Alabama.
  • And it to the absentee election manager. And I decided to try and test this the last election.
  • On any other elections, you...
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll tell you that the election law center has also continue to work with other parts of the law school
  • And that belief continues to guide me today.
  • And I think that we will continue to build on that and continuing to offer testable education.
  • I I will be I I will be moving forward today for ethics and elections to continue the conversation and
  • I truly believe before the Ethics and Elections Committee.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • motion, and so it is no longer timely, sir, but is continuing to...
  • Let us continue and dispense with this motion. May I continue?
  • Okay, members, we're going to continue on with our third reading file.
  • Okay, members, we're going to continue on with our third reading file.
  • I think about the poll workers, election staff, and volunteers.
Summary: The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures. The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation. Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Mar 20th, 2025

S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under the bill, if the surviving spouse continues using the land in materially the same way.
  • And we gotta continue to make improvement, make it.
  • education for elected and appointed county officials across the state of Texas.
  • 2 years following a general election.
  • So, um, we look forward to continuing to work with, uh, members of the committee on it.
Bills: HB148, HB203, HJR30
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reading clerk, you may continue now.
  • on elections.
  • committee on election day.
  • the committee on elections.
  • HB 4780 by Morgan relating to election judges and clerks for the Committee on Elections.
Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 20 (2-4-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But what may be more impressive is this. >> Re-election, re-election, and re-election again.
  • But what may be more impressive is this. >> Re-election, re-election, and re-election again.
  • But what may be more impressive is this. >> Re-election, re-election, and re-election again.
  • But what may be more impressive is this. >> Re-election, re-election, and re-election again.
  • But what may be more impressive is this. >> Re-election, re-election, and re-election again.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened with an opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then completed roll call, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 3, 2026. The chamber received second readings for Senate Bill 5 on Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and Senate Bill 73 on tallow-based cosmetic products, and heard committee reports advancing Senate Bill 18 with a committee substitute, along with Senate Bills 33, 85, and 132. The House also communicated passage of House Bill 1694 and requested concurrence. Senate Bill 162, relating to children, was introduced, and Senate Bill 34 was passed over while retaining its place on the calendar. The Senate adopted Senate Citation 4 recognizing National School Counseling Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school counselors in student academic and mental health support. The body also adopted Senate Resolution 71 honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver for her service as president of the Kentucky Dental Association; the sponsor and other members praised her leadership and oral health advocacy. Later, the Senate received a committee report posting Senate Bills 5, 12, and 73 to the regular orders and referring several bills to committees, including Senate Bills 129, 136, and 183 to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor, Senate Bill 71 to Education, and Senate Bill 9 to State and Local Government. Members made several co-sponsorship requests for bills including Senate Bills 9, 12, 33, 132, 143, 153, 154, 159, and 183. A lengthy floor statement from the Senator from Clay praised Senator McConnell’s long service and recent federal funding achievements for Kentucky, including education, transportation, defense, and economic development projects. The Senate also received a floor amendment to Senate Bill 33, introduced Senate Bill 163 on unemployment insurance and Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train, and then adjourned until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session May 1st, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They can turn it into the Supervisor of Elections, and then the Supervisors of Elections can make sure
  • And that's basically what happened this last election cycle.
  • All costs of election administration relating to processing petitions should be passed on by the election
  • of Elections?
  • Update on the budget; conversations continue.
Bills: HB 1520, HB 1545, HJR 110, HJR 203, HB 245, HB 1465, HB 1482, HB 294, HB 793, HB 809, HB 3928, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 1973, HB 285, HB 4341, HB 4264, HB 1043, HB 837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB 1646, HB 1729, HB 2498, HB 1314, HB 2295, HB 1353, HB 1531, HB 1988, HB 5398, HB 3960, HB 3923, HB 1407, HB 1764, HB 2221, HB 2214, HB 2517, HB 2518, HB 2213, HB 5008, HB 5092, HB 3421, HB 3663, HB 3748, HB 3800, HB 3756, HB 2613, HB 3782, HB 5246, HB 4344, HB 4044, HB 4066, HB 2702, HB 2807, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3181, HB 3250, HB 4153, HB 2091, HB 2115, HB 2542, HB 2768, HB 3349, HB 3352, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 3133, HB 4432, HB 4960, HB 3214, HB 3915, HB 3508, HB 2145, SB 304, SB 608, SB 2312, SB 494, SB 530, HB 45, HB 2520, HB 35, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1119, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 4042, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 2607, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1612, HB 138, HB 15, HB 1971, HB 1338, HB 2989, HB 267, HB 1201, HB 2954, HB 5265, HB 1804, HB 5061, HB 1520, HB 1545, HJR 110, HJR 203, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HB 245, HB 1465, HB 1482, HB 294, HB 793, HB 809, HB 3928, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 1973, HB 285, HB 4341, HB 4264, HB 1043, HB 837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB 1646, HB 1729, HB 2498, HB 1314, HB 2295, HB 1353, HB 1531, HB 1988, HB 5398, HB 3960, HB 3923, HB 1407, HB 1764, HB 2221, HB 2214, HB 2517, HB 2518, HB 2213, HB 5008, HB 5092, HB 3421, HB 3663, HB 3748, HB 3800, HB 3756, HB 2613, HB 3782, HB 5246, HB 4344, HB 4044, HB 4066, HB 2702, HB 2807, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3181, HB 3250, HB 4153, HB 2091, HB 2115, HB 2542, HB 2768, HB 3349, HB 3352, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 3133, HB 4432, HB 4960, HB 3214, HB 3915, HB 3508, HB 2145, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90
Summary: The Florida House considered multiple bills on Day 59 of the legislative session. Key legislation included CS for HB 1103 on developmental disabilities services, which expanded a pilot program statewide while maintaining current contracts. CS for SB 1730 addressed affordable housing with amendments protecting historic districts. CS for HB 443 on charter schools allowed stricter codes of conduct and virtual student athletic participation. CS for HB 209 prohibited golf courses and hotels in state parks. Lucy's Law (CS for HB 289) increased boating safety penalties and education requirements. CS for HB 1205 significantly restricted citizen ballot initiatives by requiring petition circulator registration, limiting volunteer collections to 25 signatures, adding financial impact statements, and imposing new penalties. The House also passed bills on animal cruelty databases, waste incineration restrictions, and spectrum alerts for individuals with developmental disabilities.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - Senate Federalism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jeff Schwartz continued: “Sharia law, by definition, is not merely a set of personal beliefs.
  • money coming in to influence our elections.
  • Ponder was talking about my election. In fact, I dare say that perhaps Mr.
  • Ponder was talking about my election, because if I remember correctly, my first election was roughly
  • $50,000 to the House of Representatives, and now that election is a $300,000 election.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee heard several bills and a memorial focused on foreign law, land ownership, presidential electors, and campaign finance/federalism. SB 1018 would amend Arizona’s foreign-law statute to explicitly include Sharia law; the sponsor and supporters said it was needed to prevent foreign legal systems from influencing Arizona courts, while opponents from the ACLU and others argued it singled out Islam, was unnecessary because foreign law is already prohibited, and would be unconstitutional. After debate, the committee recommended SB 1018 do pass by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1075, which restricts conveyance of Arizona land to foreign entities deemed hostile to the United States and adds disclosure, penalty, and enforcement provisions through a five-page amendment. The sponsor said it was modeled on other states’ efforts to keep adversarial nations from acquiring land near sensitive sites; the committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill as amended do pass by a 3-3 vote. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors, would require electors to vote for a properly nominated successor if a winning presidential or vice presidential candidate dies or withdraws before the Electoral College meets, and would deem an elector’s office vacant if the elector fails to vote. Supporters said it closes a gap in Arizona law and improves election continuity; it received a unanimous do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SCM 1003, a memorial urging Congress to support federalism and a constitutional amendment affirming state authority over election processes and campaign finance. Supporters argued that money in politics and out-of-state or international influence have grown too large and that states should regain more control; some members noted concerns about the rhetoric around ActBlue and other groups but still supported the memorial’s general purpose. SCM 1003 received a unanimous do pass recommendation.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Eight - Tuesday, May 12

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And if you recall, well, you're not on the elections committee, but in the elections committee, we heard
  • The things that are a may must be done by the election authority within six weeks of the election.
  • This bill allows it to happen in all elections, not just the federal and state elections.
  • The election authorities didn't want to turn people away in April elections.
  • interferes with our elections.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 129-0 vote. Members then spent considerable time on points of personal privilege and introductions, including remarks recognizing law enforcement wellness, personal health updates, legislative service and family sacrifices, interns, visiting students, and special guests such as a St. Louis entrepreneur honored with a House resolution and a visiting governor from Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The chamber then received Senate messages and committee reports before moving to conference requests on Senate Bills 835 and 1111 and Senate Bill 1020, both of which were approved for conference committees. The House also passed Senate Bills 977 and 1011, a measure barring international organizations or foreign law from exercising authority in Missouri or being used to deny “fundamental rights,” after debate over its scope and concerns about foreign-law venue rules and its practical effect; the final vote was 99-45. Senate Bill 1470, dealing with legislative research and statutory publication procedures, was amended and passed 148-1 after debate over reducing committee size, shifting publication to a primarily web-based format, and preserving printed archival copies. The House then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 1940, the public notices/newspaper bill, by 142-1, with discussion focused on modernizing notice publication rules and election-related deadlines. It also took up Senate Bill 1871, which included county clerk and election administration provisions and a Senate amendment incorporating campaign finance language; debate emphasized ballot testing timelines and election transparency. The transcript ends during discussion of that bill, before a final vote is shown.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • College of Law, Election Law Center, by Representative Albert.
  • , beginning with the November 2028 general election.
  • HB 1519 aims to continue to protect our vital economic relationship, HB 1519 aims to continue to protect
  • And we're looking forward to continuing the conversation.
  • and campaign leading up to an election.
Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard a long agenda of bills covering education, public safety, local government, labor relations, and foreign policy. Early measures included HB 1055, which would support Florida State University’s Election Law Center; CS/HB 4073, a Leon County local bill updating career service rules for sheriff’s office employees; CS/HB 253, creating penalties for license plate obscuring devices and misuse of emergency-style lights; and HB 293, codifying the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s Office and creating a liaison and advisory council. Members raised questions on academic freedom in HB 1055 and on church-state concerns and oversight in HB 293, but both bills advanced after supportive testimony from university, faith-based, and law enforcement representatives. The committee also approved HB 4029, a local bill for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, and HB 889, requiring classroom driver education for minors before licensure, with supporters emphasizing roadway safety and teen crash reduction. The committee then took up PCS/HB 731, which would require standardized testing for admission to health-related degree programs at state universities. The sponsor argued the bill would ensure qualified applicants and objective admissions standards, while several members and public witnesses raised concerns that it would duplicate existing requirements like the MCAT and create unnecessary barriers; the bill still passed, though with several no votes. HB 1519, expanding Florida’s anti-BDS law to cover academic boycotts, nonprofits, local governments, and certain grants, drew strong support from Jewish organizations and strong opposition from speakers who argued it chilled free speech and punished criticism of Israel. After an amendment narrowing and clarifying parts of the bill, it passed favorably as a committee substitute. The most contentious debate came on HB 1387, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission procedures and public-sector union rules. Supporters said the bill would streamline PERC processes, improve fairness, and address cases where unions were certified with very low participation; opponents, including teachers and labor advocates, said it weakened collective bargaining and public employee rights. After a strike-all amendment and extensive testimony, the bill passed as a committee substitute. The committee also approved HB 351, which adds extreme speeding to reckless driving and increases penalties, after removing impoundment language in an amendment, and PCB GOS 25-07, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial waiver of parental notice/consent for abortion. The meeting adjourned after all measures were reported favorably.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/25/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, some of these conversations have been happening, but they want to continue to have them, to continue
  • <00:57:47.599> to happening, but they want to continue to happening, but they want to continue
  • > the have them to continue the have them to continue the conversation<00:57:51.760> that
  • has been improving uh as it's continuing has been improving uh as it's continuing on<02:40:55.040
  • uh require us as elected uh require us as elected officials<03:01:04.080> or<03:01:04.399
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-10-14

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first part is how Minnesota's election system, featuring dedicated election officials in just over
  • Then I'll briefly talk through what happens after Election Day to process Election Day registrations
  • judge before the election.
  • register prior to Election Day.
  • , say something" when it comes to election security. it comes to election security.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/05/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:13:08.560> for of tax fiscal policy and elections for of tax fiscal policy and elections
  • Thanks again to Chair Rest for her continued leadership on this issue.
  • again to Chair Rest for her continued again to Chair Rest for her continued leadership<00:15:18.880
  • SF 3405 ensures that qualifying entities can continue using this election going forward rather than facing
  • SF 3405 ensures that qualifying entities can continue using this election going forward rather than facing
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
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Transcript Highlights:
  • People are quick to look to the special election I won in 201f.
  • She has been and continues to be deeply missed.
  • Our revenues continue to grow.
  • I understand that the single subject of this bill is about elections.
  • Of those elected to and constituting the House, I declare the bill to have passed.