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NE
Transcript Highlights:
- The sheets will be included as an exhibit to the official hearing record.
- official in 2007.
- I was re-elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016.
- There are about 60 of us—business leaders, elected officials, and people wishing to go—but there is a
- And there's about 60 of us, business, elected officials, and a person wishing to go up, but there's a
Committee:
Unicameral General Affairs
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- As an elected official, it's hard work that carries so much responsibility and dedication to address
- And when we have elected scandals, it just sets the entire public back again.
- Angela Maestas, during a governor's race, did a week-long lesson on what it meant to be an elected official
- Elected officials help their community.
- legacies of elected officials.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/21/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- and general elections.
- It will place undue burden on election officials and likely make it more difficult to recruit election
- ><c> make</c><00:27:21.480><c> it</c> on Election officials and likely make it on Election officials
- One is that this allows any group of election deniers to usurp an election.
- This allows any group of election deniers to usurp an election.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- But, you know, I think that elections and appointments have consequences.
- officials of all kinds of appointments.
- And so the Speaker and the Pro Tempore are elected by Republicans and Democrats... are elected by Republicans
- And so it's consistent that it is the elected official, and it is the leader of those bodies elected
- by the... leader of those bodies elected by the entire body.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, catfish, transportation, public waters, criminal penalties, natural resources, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for all the members of the legislature, for judges, elected civil officials, and all others who
- That same year, he was elected vice president of the United States.
- But I do get calls from the elected officials there and I try to be as responsive as I can.
- Okay, Commissioner, congratulations to you, Matt, on your election.
- Incredible elected officials, all the dignitaries that are here in the gallery, but in particular to
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- officials and to provide for the salary of the governor and other statewide elected officials.
- officials to provide for the salary of the governor or another statewide elected officials.
- House Bill 1223 by Representative McFroner, elected officials, it lies over.
- relative to the qualifications of election commissioners.
- This will help adequate staffing so we can run our elections.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- As elected officials, it should come as no surprise to any one of us that threats against public servants
- According to a 2024 report from the University of San Diego, 66% of all elected officials reported being
- More recently, elected officials and their families have been victims of targeted violence, underscoring
- Under the amended bill, CalPrivacy will create informational materials detailing how elected officials
- Ultimately, better safety for elected officials and their families will continue to promote the best
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-02 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are not elected officials running this. They are appointed by your governor.
- These are not elected officials running this. They are appointed by your governor.
- These are not elected officials running this. They are appointed by your governor.
- As elected officials, and some of y'all are politicians, our duty is to ensure that we take care of the
- As elected officials and some of y'all are politicians, our duty is to ensure that we take care of the
Summary:
The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments.
Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71.
The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Tara has long maintained that elected officials have no place in the appraisal process. process due to
- These elected officials' decisions have a domino effect. effect of unequal appraisal across categories
- They have mandated training that they must take. be elected or appointed official.
- I'm also an elected official. What I do doesn't matter, but I've played both sizes.
- And I think we Because of that, if you are elected and you're sitting on a board with other elected officials
Bills:
HB1952 , HB3258 , HB3524 , HB3851 , HB4478 , HB4613 , HB4703 , HB4742 , HB4744 , HB4809 , HB4864
Committee:
House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2024-11-19 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The members elect will be seated.
- and re-elected House members.
- You can't find many elected officials who can pull off a double-breasted lime green suit.
- You can't find many elected officials who can pull off a double-breasted lime green suit.
- And they want elected officials that are on their side.
Summary:
The House convened for its organization session, opened with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Secretary of State’s certification of the 2024 election was accepted as prima facie evidence, the members-elect were seated, a quorum was established, and the newly elected and returning members were sworn in by Florida Supreme Court justices. The chamber also recognized the Governor, Cabinet members, former speakers, former members, and other guests in attendance.
The main business of the session was the election of House leadership and adoption of the chamber’s rules. Representative Fentrice Driskell was nominated by the Democratic caucus and delivered remarks emphasizing constituent service, opposition oversight, and priorities such as hurricane recovery, insurance affordability, reproductive rights, gun violence, education, and poverty. Representative Daniel Perez was nominated by the Republican caucus, seconded, and then elected Speaker by unanimous vote after a motion to close nominations and dispense with a roll call. Perez was sworn in and said his priority would be serving Floridians through practical action, fiscal discipline, and reforms that reduce bureaucracy and special-interest influence.
The House then adopted House Resolution 10, establishing House rules for the 2024-2026 term, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, establishing joint legislative rules. Representative Gottlieb spoke in opposition to the rules, arguing that recent changes restricted debate and reduced deliberation. The House also appointed a committee to notify the Senate that the House was organized, elected Representative Wyman Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote, and announced caucus leadership selections, including Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore and Driskell as Democratic minority leader.
The session concluded with administrative motions authorizing technical corrections to the rules, spreading the organization-session remarks upon the journal, and adjourning sine die.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- officials, potentially delays election results, and erodes public confidence in the electoral process
- </c><00:27:35.320><c> officials</c> Hawaii's courts and election officials Hawaii's courts and election
- </c><00:46:29.000><c> official</c> it will be just like an elected official it will be just like an elected
- Our goal is to inspire everyday working people to serve as elected officials.
- the</c> serve as elected officials one of the serve as elected officials one of the biggest<00:56:43.000
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted.
The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input.
The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As we know now, in the 2024 presidential election and the last November statewide special election, many
- Officials.
- Of our bill, which is the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials.
- Quirksilva here. of our bill, which is the California Association of Clerts and Election Officials.
- Larissa Murcato, on behalf of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials, a proud sponsor
Summary:
The Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee met and considered several measures, with most of the discussion focused on veterans’ access to food assistance, overseas voting, and veteran mental health research. SB 1201, the “No Hungry Heroes Act,” would seek federal waivers to protect certain veterans from CalFresh time limits and require referrals to county veteran service officers; supporters said federal SNAP cuts are leaving vulnerable veterans at risk of hunger, while no opposition testified. Members spoke strongly in favor, emphasizing the need to support service members and their families.
SB 970 addressed ballot access for military and overseas voters after the federal DOD fax service was discontinued. The bill would direct the Secretary of State to develop regulations for a secure ballot return method. County election officials and veterans groups supported the measure, while the Secretary of State’s office and Verified Voting raised concerns about cybersecurity and urged a more deliberate process, including a possible task force. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 970 and send it to Appropriations.
SB 1224 proposed a California Emerging Therapies Research Partnership to help the state compete for federal research funding for alternative therapies, including treatments relevant to PTSD, depression, and substance use among veterans. Veterans advocates described the bill as a way to expand options for those not helped by traditional treatment, and the author noted amendments to address conflicts of interest and administrative issues. The committee approved the bill and referred it to Appropriations.
The committee also approved the consent calendar, including HR 120, SB 892, SB 1188, SJR 14, and SJR 17, and later voted SB 1201 and SB 970 out of committee as well. Overall, the meeting reflected broad bipartisan support for veteran-focused measures, with the main policy debate centered on how to balance access and security in overseas voting.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we will begin with Senate Bill 23, an act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections
- And the first order of business shall be the election of a moderator from to preside for the duration
- Section 402 officials appointed by the town manager.
- </c><00:26:52.720><c> copy</c> possible and the official copy possible and the official copy authenticated
- Section 402 officials select board.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- A, 10, 27, general election, election, all day, all day, all to, I see Senate Concurrent Resolution 1036
- So she's been so busy prosecuting other elected officials or threatening them with criminal charges for
- It is the protection of our election system, yet she wants to shut down on. election system, yet she
- officials.
- officials in all of America.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, approval of the prior journal, and 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 recorded in the transcript.
The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which was converted from a concurrent resolution to a Senate resolution and brought forward under a suspension of rules. The resolution condemned Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract, clarify, and resign. Senators debated whether the resolution was a necessary public safety response or a politically motivated stunt, with supporters arguing Mays’ remarks endangered officers and opponents saying the resolution misquoted her and was being rushed without committee review or public input. A floor amendment was adopted, and after extended debate the Senate passed SR 1036 on a 17-13 vote.
After the resolution vote, the Senate briefly returned to personal privileges, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education, and then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026. The transcript does not show any other bill final actions beyond the SR 1036 vote and the routine referral and reporting of other measures.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC DEFER Public Hearings 03-24-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I have also managed programming to provide tech training and technical assistance to elections officials
- This will restore public confidence that our elections are fair and our officials are playing by the
- This will restore public confidence that our elections are fair and our officials are playing by the
- It could be like 20 years down the road, 20 years after the election.
- or an elected official or a campaign spending component to it, there's this varying statute of limitations
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several nominations and bills. It first recommended advise and consent for Governor’s Message 573, confirming Luann Blake to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee after she described her experience as a blind voter and her goals of improving outreach and accessibility for voters with print disabilities. The committee then took up the judiciary supplemental budget bill, HB 2095, with testimony from the courts and several supportive organizations. The courts requested funding for security, cybersecurity, substance use treatment contracts, public guardian services, staffing, and capital projects; members questioned the lump-sum CIP request, the substance use contract funding, and the Kamanu Hale elevator project. The committee later voted to pass HB 2095 with amendments, including changes to cybersecurity funding, security-related report language, and other committee-report notes.
The committee also heard HB 1520, which changes the five-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations to begin upon discovery by the Campaign Spending Commission. The commission supported the bill, saying it would prevent delayed reporting from avoiding prosecution, while one senator raised concerns about due diligence, tolling, and the difference between administrative and criminal enforcement. The bill drew broad support from advocacy groups and was advanced with an amendment clarifying “criminal prosecution.” HB 1548, which reduces the maximum sentence for misdemeanors and other offenses punishable by up to one year to 364 days, received strong support from the Public Defender, immigrant-rights groups, OHA, and others, who said the change would reduce immigration consequences for noncitizens. The committee later amended and passed the bill, limiting it to non-violent offenses.
HB 2050, increasing partial public financing limits and available public funds, was supported by the Campaign Spending Commission and good-government groups, while OHA asked for parity with lieutenant governor races. The committee passed it with amendments increasing the public-fund match and funding levels, and requested additional appropriations in the committee report. HB 2494, which would set factors for warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations and require documentation of the justification, drew strong support from the Public Defender and civil-liberties advocates but opposition from the Attorney General’s office, prosecutors, police, and some business groups, who warned it would restrict officer discretion and trigger litigation. The committee nevertheless passed it with amendments. In a final decision-making agenda, the committee also passed HB 2250 with amendments, adding blank appropriations and committee-report language related to claims against the state, including claims involving exonerees and a disputed USEPA-related claim.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It’s not the Democrats’ elected official agenda, nor the Republicans’—it’s not these elected officials
- It’s not the Democrats’ elected official agenda, nor the Republicans’—it’s not these elected officials
- It’s not the Democrats’ elected official agenda, nor the Republicans’—it’s not these elected officials
- It’s not the Democrats’ elected official agenda, nor the Republicans’—it’s not these elected officials
- </c><07:58:39.080><c> officials</c> by state and local elected officials by state and local elected officials
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cost-benefit analysis requirement 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- officials are the direct representatives of the people are engaged in process, are engaged in these
- You have agency experts that you're working with, but they are not elected, and so this I think is a
- officials are the direct representatives of the people are engaged in process, are engaged in these
- You have agency experts that you're working with, but they are not elected, and so this I think is a
- officials are the direct representatives of the people are engaged in process, are engaged in these
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know what the official title is; however, this is an elections safety bill.
- Senate Bill 264 makes several changes. to the election code.
- officials.
- It also creates emergency protocols so that in case of an emergency, county clerks and our election officials
- or the election code.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Legislators Call for Humanitarian Parole for Detained Minnesotan - 04/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Tell your elected officials to support bill 7335. Support comprehensive immigration reform.
- Tell your elected officials<00:09:58.080><c> to</c><00:09:58.200><c> support</c><00:09:59.240><c> bill
- </c> officials to support bill 7335. officials to support bill 7335.
- Tell your elected officials to support HR 7335. You've heard it before.
- So he's one of the many cases that we've seen in our area, and as a local elected official, we've been
Summary:
The meeting focused on the detention of Andrea Pedro Francisco, a 23-year-old Burnsville resident and Minnesota constituent who was detained by ICE and transferred from Camp East Montana in El Paso to the El Paso Processing and Detention Center while awaiting surgery for a large ovarian cyst. Senator Lindsey Port, Congresswoman Angie Craig, and Senator Alese Matson argued that she has been denied adequate medical care, receiving only Tylenol and constipation medication despite an emergency room confirming she needs surgery. They said the delay could lead to severe pain, bleeding, loss of fertility, infection, or death, and repeatedly called for her immediate release on humanitarian parole.
Pastor Ellery Deikman described visiting Andrea in detention with other clergy and her lawyer, saying she appeared thin, in pain, and deeply distressed, though she brightened when told people in Minnesota were praying for her. He and others framed her situation as a humanitarian and human rights issue, criticizing the detention system as punitive and for-profit. Senator Matson, who is also a physician, explained that the standard treatment for a cyst of this size would be surgery and that waiting is medically dangerous. Participants also said Andrea had been in detention for close to 80 days, had limited access to legal and medical records, and had been separated from family and faith community.
The speakers tied Andrea’s case to broader concerns about immigration enforcement under the current administration, saying detentions and arrests have increased sharply and that many detainees have no criminal record. Vicki Schmidt of Abriendo Fronteras said detention numbers and costs have risen, conditions are often inhumane, and many people are being held in for-profit facilities. She and others urged support for HR 7335, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, and called on DHS to grant Andrea parole immediately. In the question-and-answer portion, the physician-senator reiterated that surgery is the only treatment, that the condition could worsen at any time, and that prior practice generally allowed asylum seekers to remain in the community while their cases proceeded if they were not a danger.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- County officials, which I was one of those.
- They get elected, they have no training, they don't know what to do."
- In 2002, I was elected to District 96.
- In 2002, I was elected to District 96, which includes Mobile and Baldwin County.
- As a building official, I did not see... a building official, I did not see that.
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government