Transcript Highlights:

• There is no wrong or right vote on this bill today.
• He can check my voting record.
• I'm here today to urge you to vote no on HB27.
• We will vote that bill out later. Pending as we speak, are not depending on the members' votes.
• No, I'm sorry, we're ready to vote on that bill. Where is it? All right, we're fixing to vote.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And announce the vote chair tomkow. Yes. Representatives for center Reckitt. Yes, Bartleman.
• And announce the vote. >> Chair tomkow. Yes. Representatives per cent. See a bracket.
• Vote on the amendment. >> Chair tomkow. Yes. Representatives percent. Sarah bracket.
• And vote. No greco. Yes. Grow Johnson. Yes. And Kurt Johnson. Yes, Redondo. Yes.
• And announce the vote. >> Chair Tomkow yes represents a sincere breckyn. Yes.

Transcript Highlights:

• The A4 Amendment, and I would like to ask for a vote on this.
• I also think this is a reasonable amendment to vote for.
• I'm only one vote of 14. And the bill was a good bill. I voted for it.
• Thank you, Chair, and I would encourage a yes vote on this.
• I would ask for a yes vote, members.

Bills: HF2436

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Me, uh, vice chair for the vote. Me, uh, vice chair for the vote.
• Any members voting? Any other members? Any members voting? No. No. No.
• Any members voting no?
• Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?
• Any members voting with reservations? Any members voting no?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program. The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition. Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Brown, Senator Brant votes no, Senator Campos votes yes, Senator Gonzales votes yes.
• Senator Padilla votes yes. Senator Steinborn votes yes. Senator Tobiason is excused.
• Senator Trujillo votes yes. Senator Shendo votes yes. Senator Munoz is excused.
• Senator Munoz votes yes. We have two passed seven In the affirmative, one in the negative.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that amendment up for a vote.
• that amendment up for a vote.
• Remaining electronic votes will be five-minute votes pursuant to Clause 8 of Rule 20.
• Electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote pursuant to Clause 9, Rule 20.
• Remaining electronic votes will be five-minute votes pursuant to Clause 8 of Rule 20.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And now I move that SJR 95 be voted do pass. Any discussion? I was going to call on you anyway.
• I'm going to be voting no on it just because, given our budget situation, a big lump in there right now
• With your vote of four yeas and three nays, you voted SJR 95 do pass. Thank you, Senator.
• I now move that HB 2923 be voted do pass. Any discussion? Before you go, can I just do a...
• With your vote of five ayes and three noes, you have moved to do pass House Bill 2923.

Committee: House Special Committee on Tax Reform

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk will activate the machine for a recorded vote. Harris votes aye. Guys... Harris votes aye.
• Guys votes aye. Lowe. Williams, aye. Caldwell, Trey, aye. Aye. Osborne aye. Pae aye.
• Any members wishing to vote or change their vote? Chairs pertaining to close.
• Declare the vote. 72 aye, 16 nay.
• Having received a majority of those voting, I declare the resolution to have passed.

Bills: HB3840 , HB3431 , HB4422 , HB4117 , HB4300 , HB4298 , HB2984 , HB3344 , HB2979 , HB2980 , HB3662 , HB4107 , HB3082 , HB2997 , HB3083 , HB3055 , HB2951 , HB3469 , HB3173 , HB3287 , HB2947 , HB3784 , HB3901 , HB4275 , HR1031 , HB4359 , HB4115 , HB3467 , HB2978 , HB3026 , HB3032

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Littrell. The chamber then heard several introductions and recognitions, including guests from members’ districts, the Lady Hornets championship team, and Doctor of the Day Dr. Ahmed Aziz, an internal medicine hospitalist from the Edmond/Deer Creek area. The main legislative action was consideration of House Joint Resolution 1031 by Representative Tammy West, a resolution recognizing Rose Day 2026 and honoring the sanctity of life. West moved adoption of the resolution, and the House approved it by recorded vote, 72-16. After the resolution passed, the body moved to announcements and introductions. The floor leader then offered a motion to adjourn, and the House agreed to adjourn until Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the gentleman's motion will now vote yes.
• Thursday, January 15, 2026, and I ask for a roll call vote.
• Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the gentleman's motion will now vote yes.
• Has everyone voted? The clerk will close the board and tell you the vote.
• The clerk will close the board and tell you the vote.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The voting stations of representatives... Roll call number 157.
• together with schedules showing the number of ballots which appear and have been cast for each person voted
• Speaker, when a vote is taken, I ask that it be taken by a call of the yeas and nays. Thank you.
• Have all members voted? Have all members voted? Time for voting expired.
• On this matter, 155 members have voted in the affirmative and have voted in the negative.

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The vote will now occur. If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote aye.
• If you're opposed to the measure, you'll vote nay. The vote will now occur.
• If you're in favor of the measure, you'll vote aye.
• The vote will now occur. If you're in favor of the measure, vote aye.
• I would have voted no for it, but it's already there.

Bills: HB3419 , HB3624 , HB3748 , HB4335

Committee: Senate Local and County Government

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, counties, property taxation, watercourse, boundaries, effective date, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations

Summary: The Senate Local and County Government Committee met and first took up House Bill 3419, which would prohibit officers, employees, or contractors of political subdivisions from using non-public information for personal gain, extending an existing restriction that already applies to state agencies. There were no questions or debate, and the bill passed unanimously, 8-0. The committee then considered House Bill 3748, allowing county commissioners to use county-owned equipment, labor, and supplies on property owned by a four-year institution. Senator Stewart asked whether the bill applied to public or private institutions, and the author said that point needed clarification and would be checked offline. With no further questions or debate, the bill passed 8-0. The final measure was House Bill 4335, a pet store bill that would prevent municipalities from banning retail pet stores and would extend a courtesy notice period for certain animal breeders and related entities from 60 to 90 days. The bill drew extensive questioning and debate over local control, animal welfare, Petland, shelter overcrowding, and whether the measure favored an out-of-state corporation. Supporters argued it protected free enterprise and legal businesses, while opponents said it preempted local authority and could worsen animal welfare concerns. The committee passed the bill 6-3.

Transcript Highlights:

• All those in favor vote aye. Aye. Those opposed vote nay. The ayes have it; so ordered.
• All those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. It appears the ayes have it; so ordered.
• Those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. It appears the ayes have it; so ordered.
• Due to the motion, all those in favor will vote aye. Those opposed vote nay.
• All those in favor vote aye. Those opposed vote nay. If the ayes have it, so ordered.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I voted 20. I voted 21 yes and zero no.
• You voted do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1797.
• Now move to vote do pass House Bill 2974. I have an amendment ending in 0.01H.
• By another unanimous vote, you voted to do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2974.
• By another unanimous vote, you voted to do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2974.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• HB 2901, voting equipment requirement origin; F.M.A.E.
• HCR 2016, voting centers, precinct voting; F.M.A.E.
• HCR 2016, voting centers, precinct voting; F.M.A.E.
• All those in favor vote aye. Aye. Those opposed vote nay. The ayes have it. The motion carries.
• All those in favor vote aye. Aye. Those opposed vote name. Here's the ayes of Peter have it.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I voted for a couple, but very sparingly.
• I ask your favorable vote on this good bill. Thank you, Senator.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 62 will be reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 62 will be reported favorably.
• I'd like to be recorded as voting affirmative on tab two.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I also see that the bill's requirement to go into effect, towns need to vote on it.
• For over 40 years, who couldn't vote for me anymore, and they were confused.
• They're the entire voting public of the county, meaning everyone who's registered to vote in Strafford
• They're the entire voting public of the county, meaning everyone who's registered to vote in Strafford
• </c><02:20:42.240><c> in</c><02:20:42.359><c> straford</c> to vote in straford to vote in straford County

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Can't vote for you, but I'm with you.
• Okay, we took a vote.
• Okay, we took a vote.
• Let me read these green cards before we vote. Let me read these green cards before we vote. Mr.
• Let me read these green cards before we vote. Mr.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee met at 5:13 p.m. on April 15 with 14 members present and took up several local and municipal bills. HB 87, which would increase the per diem for the Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1 board, was presented as a local bill with no opposition and was reported favorably without objection. HB 162, authorizing the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention and Improvement District to levy a fee after a local vote, was also moved favorably without objection. A lengthy discussion centered on HB 481, which would change the rate for publishing official proceedings and public notices. Supporters from the Louisiana Press Association said a prior agreement intended a 15% to 20% reduction in newspaper revenue, but a calculation error meant the current law would instead cut revenues by about 40% to 50% when it takes effect in 2027. Representatives from police juries and other local-government groups argued the bill should be corrected to restore the intended compromise, while some members questioned whether the change would break a prior deal and whether small or single-newspaper parishes would be harmed. The committee ultimately reported HB 481 favorably by a 10-5 vote, with members urging further negotiation and possible floor amendments. HB 573, as amended, would restructure oversight of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board by giving the New Orleans City Council and mayor more authority over operations, contracts, and accountability measures. Representative Hilferty and Mayor Helena Moreno argued the current structure diffuses responsibility and has failed residents, while one witness from the Louisiana Justice Institute warned the bill could shift control without fixing infrastructure problems and could raise equity and financial concerns. Despite that opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also advanced HB 368, increasing fines for unauthorized demolition of historic properties in New Orleans; HB 441, clarifying that Sewerage and Water Board employees remain in city civil service; and HB 257, which would give the elected police chief of Central authority to hire, fire, and discipline police personnel, subject to consultation with the city attorney and a delayed effective date. All of those bills were reported favorably after discussion and, where needed, adoption of amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• Has everyone voted? If you are in the room, you need to vote.
• it is a good bill, and I would encourage the body to vote yes when it comes to a vote.
• All those in favor will vote yes; all those opposed will vote no. Mr.
• Be now put all those in favor will vote yes, all those opposed will vote. No. Mr.
• Speaker, has everyone voted? Mr. Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.

Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call, then moved into House Bills for Perfection. House Bill 2297, a fence-law bill, was presented as a way to let livestock owners enter up to 10 feet onto neighboring property to repair fence lines and remove brush or debris on the fence line without being treated as trespassers. Supporters said the current law leaves livestock owners responsible for fences but without a practical way to fix them, creating safety and liability problems; the bill was described as a long-running issue in rural areas. Members discussed property-rights concerns, but the substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. House Bills 2142 and 2058, dealing with the Missouri film tax incentive program, were then taken up. Sponsors said the program has produced strong economic returns, more productions, jobs, and spending in Missouri, and the bill would modernize the program by combining separate film and TV funding buckets while removing the proposed sunset extension. An amendment to keep the original sunset was adopted, and the bill as amended was perfected and printed after debate over tax credits, workforce development, and whether the incentives should be expanded or curtailed. The House also perfected House Bill 3004, a truth-in-labeling measure for wood products. The sponsor said the bill would protect Missouri’s hardwood industry by requiring products sold in the state to be labeled accurately if they are actually laminate, plastic, rubber, or other non-wood materials. Supporters called it a consumer-protection and industry-preservation bill, while one member questioned how it would apply to online and out-of-state sellers and expressed some reservations. The substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. House Bills 3283 and 3306 were taken up together and described as a framework for resolving municipal public-employee contract disputes, especially for firefighters and other public employees under the State Board of Mediation. The bill sets a timeline for bargaining, mediation, and arbitration and defines good faith in negotiations; an amendment clarified that teachers and law enforcement are excluded under existing statutory definitions. Supporters said it would prevent years-long contract stalemates and save taxpayer money, while one member raised concerns about whether it would alter existing authority of public governing boards. The amendment and substitute were adopted, and the combined bill was perfected and printed. Finally, House Bill 2536, a restroom and private-space designation bill, drew extensive debate. The sponsor said it would require government-controlled multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters to be designated by biological sex, with exceptions for custodial work, emergencies, law enforcement, and adults assisting children or people with disabilities. An amendment was adopted to clarify duties for the Department of Corrections and public safety officers. Supporters framed the bill as a privacy and safety measure for women and girls, citing incidents at schools and Kansas City International Airport; opponents argued it would not prevent crime, could lead to intrusive enforcement, and would harm transgender people and families. The transcript ends with the bill still under discussion, with no final vote shown on the underlying measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Boswell, I'd like to explain my vote, please.
• Okay, well, I vote. I thank you, sir. Senator Richardson, I...
• vote should be held to give them the opportunity.
• Senator Berg, I would just like to take a second to explain my vote.
• Senator Richardson, Senator Smith, my vote, if I may, Mr. Chairman. Yes.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate VMAP Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. Senate Bill 144, sponsored by Senator Danny Carroll, would require destruction of firearms used in homicides and allow destruction of certain defaced, hazardous, unsafe, or owner-requested firearms, while prohibiting agencies from intentionally damaging firearms before transfer and requiring written agency policies. Senator Tichenor asked about lost auction revenue; KSP said it could not track homicide weapons separately, that auctions bring in about $1.2 million annually, and that most proceeds support Kentucky Homeland Security. Senators Boswell and others said they generally oppose destroying firearms but supported moving the bill forward; the bill passed favorably with no nays. House Bill 191, sponsored by Representative Aaron Thompson and presented with state and veterans’ officials, would align Kentucky law with federal changes to allow additional burials in state veteran cemeteries for certain National Guard and Reserve veterans, their spouses, and dependents who were not previously eligible. Testimony explained the bill would cover veterans who served in reserve components without Title 10 activation, including those who assisted during floods, fires, and tornadoes, and clarified eligibility rules for spouses and children. Senators asked about minimum service and dependent eligibility, and the committee passed the bill favorably and unanimously. Senate Bill 198, sponsored by Senator David Yates, addressed protection of veterans’ benefits by regulating third-party claims consultants. The committee adopted a substitute adding definitions and accreditation-related provisions, and Yates said the bill was intended to curb abusive fee practices and direct penalties to the special license plate fund for veterans. He explained the bill’s fee limits, including a cap tied to three times the monthly increase in benefits and an overall ceiling, while senators questioned whether the cap might discourage good actors and how the dollar limits would work. A veteran witness, Bob Casher, supported the bill and urged more public information on free claims assistance; the committee held further action while allowing guest comments, and the discussion focused on balancing consumer protection with access to legitimate consultants.

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><01:19:02.440><c> but</c> didn't believe they should vote but didn't believe they should vote but
• </c><04:02:30.359><c> because</c> and yes agencies did not vote because and yes agencies did not vote
• I vote yes. Representative Ducey? Yes. Clerk votes yes. Representative Soti? Yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 530, a bill to increase funding for New Hampshire’s Affordable Housing Fund. Representative Jessica Lontine, the sponsor, described the state’s housing crisis, citing high rents, low vacancy, and the lack of affordable units. She said the bill would double the annual transfer-tax deposit into the fund from $5 million to $10 million, and she later presented an amendment to hold the Education Trust Fund harmless by directing the housing-fund deposit from remaining revenue after that trust fund is funded. She also explained a prospective appropriation idea tied to a possible future sale of the Laconia State School property, with the goal of supporting community housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the testimony focused on the shortage of accessible and supportive housing for people with disabilities and aging family caregivers. Lontine, Ben Saul of Visions for Creative Housing Solutions, Lori McIntosh of Our Place NH, and Maddie Mandelbaum all described the difficulty families face in planning for adult children with disabilities as parents age or die. They emphasized that many people need not only affordable housing but accessible, supportive settings, and they argued that state investment would help nonprofit providers build such housing and prevent homelessness or inappropriate institutional placement. Several witnesses also noted that existing projects rely on capital funding and that operating revenues are limited because residents often depend on SSI and Medicaid. Committee members asked questions about the fiscal impact of the bill and amendment, including whether the proposal would shift money from the general fund or education trust fund and whether the Finance Committee should have final say over spending priorities. Lontine said she understood those concerns but argued that housing should be prioritized. Housing Action New Hampshire’s Tom Duroza also testified in support of the bill, saying the state’s housing shortage is driving record prices and vacancy rates below 1%, and that the Affordable Housing Fund has leveraged more than $500 million in private investment and helped build thousands of rental homes. He said his organization supported the underlying bill but had not yet reviewed the amendment. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.