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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand for the prayer by Donna Kafer, our legislative chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge
- Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation.
- Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation, honoring Dr. Daniel P.
- I know you guys are in a two-day session, meeting with legislators and learning about the process, so
- With legislators and learn about the process.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- A national leader in environmental services, Republic Services proudly calls Legislative District 4 home
- Pursuant to Legislative Council Rule 28, I've extended the deadline to open Senate folders until Tuesday
- Each folder must be opened with enough specificity to allow Legislative Council to prepare a draft of
- Each folder must be opened with enough specificity to allow Legislative Council to prepare a draft of
- Pursuant to Legislative Council Rule 29, I've extended the Senate bill intro set preparation deadline
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- That's actually a concern that I had in a couple pieces of legislation that I worked on this legislative
- And I will note that on this piece of legislation, section one, sub five, on page six of the And I will
- note that on this piece of legislation, section one, sub five, on page six of the bill, it does note
- And then we could use it, too, in this legislative body for any policy considerations.
- Back in 2013, Senator Woodhouse brought legislation that would allow for hospitals that provide behavioral
Committee:
Assembly Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Represents the work produced by the Texas Legislative Council over the course of the interim as part
- The Legislative council's legal division staff has taken meticulous steps to ensure that the updated
- The draft has been posted on the Texas Legislative Council's website for review by the public, and Jessica
- Connaughton from the Legislative Council is here and available to answer any questions you may have
- I'm the executive director of the Texas Legislative Council, uh, in one of the buildings to the north
Committee:
Senate Administration
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will read the Journal of the preceding day: House Journal 947, Session 2025, 15th Legislative
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- Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the House, 94th session, 2025, 12th legislative session. Legislative day, St.
- On Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates the following bills
- Nisca from the Committee on Rules of Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates
- And lastly, and most excitingly, we made the legislation around Transfer on Death deeds retroactive,
- which we passed last year and intended for this additional legislation just to make it easier for people
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: HB 3717 - Texas Ibogaine Initiative Mar 18th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We must advance legislation three ways: one, facilitate expanded research in Ibogaine therapy, specifically
- Legislation three ways: one, facilitate expanded research in Ibogaine therapy, specifically addressing
- It represents an opportunity for the state legislation three ways one facilitate expanded research and
- to everyone here today, especially Representative Cody Harris, who has introduced this landmark legislation
- I am up here with three fabulous Texas legislators who are ready to get out on the front lines in this
Summary:
The meeting was a Texas Capitol press event in support of House Bill 3717, which would advance ibogaine research and create a public-private pathway to move the treatment toward FDA approval. Speakers included Brian Hubbard of the American Ibogaine Initiative, Rep. Cody Harris, and VETS co-founders Marcus and Amber Capone. They framed the bill as a chance for Texas to lead on treatment for opioid use disorder, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other “diseases of despair,” especially among veterans and their families.
Testimony focused heavily on the veteran suicide crisis and personal stories of loss and recovery. Marcus Capone described his Navy SEAL service and said conventional treatments had not been enough for many veterans, while Amber Capone cited VETS’ support for roughly 1,000 veterans and a Stanford collaboration that she said showed large reductions in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidality after ibogaine treatment. Supporters also argued ibogaine may have broader applications, including for other substance use disorders and some neurological conditions, and emphasized the need for research, supervised clinical use, and insurance coverage.
No formal committee vote or legislative action was taken in the transcript. The event ended with a brief Q&A and a call for Texas legislators to support HB 3717 and help move the bill forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Friedman, for legislation to designate June 7th as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, reports the same.
- the petition accompanied by bill of Elizabeth Brandt, Julian Breskin, Jeff Gross, and others, all legislation
- to establish the Office of Legislative Research and Fiscal Analysis, reports the same.
- Elizabeth Brandt, Julian Breslin, Jeff Gross, and others, all legislation to establish the Office of
- Legislative Research and Fiscal Analysis.
Summary:
The Senate took up several committee reports and procedural motions. The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reported favorably on Senate No. 252, a bill to designate June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, and the Senate suspended the rules to order the bill to a third reading. The Committee on Rules also reported on a proposal to establish an Office of Legislative Research and Fiscal Analysis, and the Senate suspended Senate Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12 to allow the matter, along with several House petitions, to be referred to the appropriate committees acting concurrently.
The chamber then recessed briefly and returned to adopt a motion that the Senate adjourn in memory of Ellen M. O'Donnell Morrell of Dorchester and South Boston, who died on May 26, 2025, at age 74. The transcript included a brief tribute to her life, family, and career, and the Senate observed a moment of silence in her honor.
Before adjourning, the Senate ordered that it reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., and that order was adopted without objection. The Senate then adjourned to meet again at that time in memory of Mrs. Morrell.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Feb 17th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation is really important to me. It came as a constituent request.
- Members, I'm happy to answer questions, but I hope you will support me in passing this legislation.
- believe we need to make this even stronger for those circumstances, and that's the purpose of this legislation
- So I will say, one of the greatest challenges we have as a body is when we're talking about legislation
- And so I think the goal of this legislation is to give judges the tools that they need, and DHS and district
Bills:
HB4421 , HB4426 , HB4432 , HB4329 , HB3551 , HB3763 , HB1411 , HB2730 , HB3465 , HB3649 , HB3650 , HB3674 , HB3941 , HB3970 , HB3979 , HB3980 , HB3981 , SB1074
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
Keywords:
child welfare, fentanyl exposure, drug endangerment, environmental testing, safety analysis, remediation, child protection, Department of Human Services, violence prevention, HB4426, SIDE tax credit, strategic industrial development enhancement, income tax credit, economic development, tax incentive, qualified economic development expenditures, qualified initial infrastructure expenditures, industrial park, economic development zone, port authority
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:34 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- bills, a reminder that the policy and the practice in this committee is that whenever a piece of legislation
- tabled as a process and for the presenters it's not a matter that we don't appreciate a piece of legislation
- Then we will skip to House Bill 92. and then House Bill 62 will be our third piece of legislation this
- Chair, it is a collaboration of the Legislative Council and world-renowned experts on traditional land-based
- Chairman, is a monumental piece of legislation that places our centuries Old Spanish land grants and
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- During that time, I helped write and pass two pieces of educational legislation.
- Thank you, respected legislators.
- Respected legislators, thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of S. 371 / H. 655.
- To further ensure this legislation is aligned with evolving needs in computer science, I respectfully
- Passing this legislation ensures Massachusetts doesn't just keep pace with other states, but leads in
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with the largest portions focused on the Healthy Youth Act (S.340/H.656), comprehensive and inclusive curriculum bills (H.655/S.371 and related measures), climate literacy education (H.560/S.391), computer science coursework (H.534/S.362), arts education funding and STEM-to-STEAM proposals (H.561 and H.4297), and a homeschooling reporting bill (H.518). Supporters of the Healthy Youth Act argued it would preserve local control while requiring medically accurate, age-appropriate, LGBTQ-inclusive sex education and regular updates to state health frameworks; opponents raised parental rights, age-appropriateness, and opt-out concerns, with some calling for fetal development content. Supporters of inclusive curriculum bills said they would improve representation, belonging, and civic understanding, while opponents argued they could undermine parental authority or promote ideological content. Climate, computer science, and arts advocates emphasized workforce readiness, student engagement, and the need for state support and funding to expand access and teacher training.
Testimony on the climate literacy bill described increasing climate impacts in Massachusetts and argued that interdisciplinary instruction would prepare students for science, policy, and green careers; witnesses said the bill was not a mandate but a support and funding measure. Computer science supporters said access remains uneven, especially for girls, students of color, and students with disabilities, and urged stronger statewide requirements and AI-related standards. Arts advocates backed both the STEM-to-STEAM bill and the Lowell Mason arts funding proposal, citing research on student achievement, attendance, creativity, and the economic importance of the arts sector. The homeschool bill was supported by a homeschool advocacy group as a modernization of reporting requirements.
The committee closed testimony on numerous bills where no one remained signed up or testimony had concluded, including several education, curriculum, and commission proposals. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. At the end of the session, the committee closed out the remaining testimony and adjourned after a motion and second.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Nine - Thursday, April 9
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It impacts the legislative history of how a bill becomes a law.
- Speaker, I fully support this legislation. I fully support the nation of Israel.
- I encourage the body to stand in solidarity behind this legislation, and God... ...behind this legislation
- It's really good legislation, and I renew my motion. The gentleman from St.
- I think there's an important part of this legislation buried in the midst: made in Missouri.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous House Journal by a 101-0 vote, and numerous special guest introductions, including student groups, robotics teams, artists, and a choir. Committee reports from Fiscal Review recommended passage of several bills, including HB 1869, HB 2387/HB 2480, HB 2061, HB 2481, and HB 2885.
The chamber then took up Senate changes to HB 2016, a bill addressing anti-Semitism in educational institutions. Supporters said the Senate amendments clarified that schools should consider context, protected criticism of Israel, added charter schools, and required reporting of all Title VI complaints; opponents argued the bill was redundant, could chill speech, and did not match the state’s broader anti-discrimination rhetoric. After a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the Senate substitute 101-19 and then gave final passage to the bill 100-17.
Several third-reading bills followed. HB 2481, dealing with SNAP and Medicaid-related verification and program restrictions, drew sharp debate over fraud prevention versus added bureaucracy and harm to low-income Missourians; it passed 95-44. HB 1869, creating a process to repair veteran gravestones damaged by natural causes, passed 137-2. HB 2927, requiring written settlement demands in bad-faith liability claims to remain open for 90 days and reference the statute, passed 90-50. HB 2387/HB 2480, reinstating the presidential primary and moving it to the first Tuesday in March, passed 116-23. HB 2885, redirecting the final $1 million from boat registration fees to fund the water patrol, passed 112-27. HB 2517, a real estate wholesaler disclosure bill, passed 130-6. HB 3107 was moved to the informal calendar. Debate also began on HB 1730, which would legalize firearm suppressors in Missouri; supporters framed it as a freedom, hearing-protection, and economic bill, while opponents warned it would make gun violence harder to detect and could aid criminals, but no final vote on that bill appears in the transcript.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Although she is no longer here today, her voice and values still live on through this legislation.
- We need this legislation to protect our rights, and I would like to thank all of you for the time that
- I do want to point out a couple of things in the legislation, as was brought up by the last testifier
- It's just clarifying what the legislative intent is in a more full way.
- Representative Raymond, I represent Legislative District 31.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation modifies Missouri's local historical... Parkville, Riverside.
- To inquire: So if I understand this legislation is written very specifically, we want to pass legislation
- So we're trying to pass legislation to address a singular issue in one particular locale.
- I’m Zach Wyatt, the legislative director for Missouri Department of Revenue.
- We just want to go on record in support of this legislation.
Committee:
House Commerce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Market value exclusion increase for some veterans 3/11/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Larry Fonder, and I am the legislative representative of the Minnesota Association of County
- This bill shows that legislators care about veterans, and it's also an opportunity for Minnesotans to
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- about Minnesota legislators care about Minnesota veterans<00:15:17.360><c> and</c><00:15:17.600><c>
- </c><00:19:32.400><c> It</c> legislative session. The time is now. It legislative session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I also worked on the legislative report that we are discussing today.
- I also worked on the legislative report that we are discussing today.
- I also worked on the legislative report that we are discussing today.
- I also worked on the legislative report that we are discussing today.
- The recommendation centers around ongoing legislative oversight.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So thank you for starting this conversation, and I am certainly in support of this legislation.
- I think it's important to say that this legislation and the other baseline legislation that we've passed
- I think it's important to say that this legislation and the other baseline legislation that we've passed
- And that's why legislators can step in and lead with this pilot program.
- Specifically, the legislation gives...
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills before returning to the budget and public testimony. CS/SB 600 on bail bonds was explained as revising bail bond agent training, limiting solicitation, clarifying partial release procedures, and directing clerks to automatically discharge certain bonds when detention is ordered; an amendment adjusted cash bond return rules, charitable bail fund treatment, forfeiture remission timing, and clerk procedures. The bill and amendments were adopted, and CS/SB 600 was reported favorably after supportive appearances from clerks and industry stakeholders.
The committee then approved CS/SB 436 on felony battery, which expands qualifying prior offenses for felony reclassification and adds felony battery resulting in bodily injury to prison release offender status, after a technical amendment and supportive testimony from law enforcement. CS/SB 928, known as Missy’s Law, requiring immediate remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes, drew both support and opposition; defense lawyers warned of unintended effects on co-defendants and docket management, while the victim’s family supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1332 on career offender registration, requiring more frequent in-person registration and stricter reporting, also passed favorably.
The committee next approved a substitute amendment and then CS/SB 682 on violent criminal offenses, which strengthens domestic violence penalties, electronic monitoring, injunction protections, and related procedures, including military protective orders and body camera use. CS/SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office was reported favorably after extensive public debate over definitions, free speech concerns, and representation on the task force; the sponsor said the bill does not criminalize criticism of Israel but addresses threats and intimidation. CS/CS/SB 532 on clerks of the court was also approved, authorizing clerks to retain more revenue and, through amendment, clarifying foreclosure sale procedures and clerk administration of judicial sales.
Finally, the committee heard the criminal and civil justice budget overview, described as a $7.9 billion proposal focused on corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and courts. Public testimony centered heavily on prison conditions, staffing, heat, infrastructure, and inmate care, with speakers urging higher pay, better transparency, and more investment in facilities and air conditioning. The chair announced that SB 1632 and its conforming bill would be temporarily postponed and read into the record the many registered supporters and opponents. The committee then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 13th, 2026 at 04:01 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It is legislative time, I think, right?
- The committee substitute is based on a blending of the model legislation prepared by the commission and
- So we stand in support of the legislation and urge you to pass it. Thank you.
- We’d like to thank Representative Thompson and other sponsors for reintroducing this legislation.
- So I think that's particularly important when you're considering these sorts of legislation.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
physician assistants, interstate compact, medical services, licensure, cross-state practice, military families, regulatory authority, physical therapy, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare, military spouses, criminal background check, HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, my name is Representative Janice Zahn, 41st Legislative District, and I am really glad
- Jamie Peterson from the 43rd Legislative District. I want to start by...
- TCC supports legislation before you for a number of reasons.
- TCC supports the intent and goals of this legislation to help Washington access opportunities and help
- I represent the 28th legislative district.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on several measures. ESHB 1980 would allow private employer shuttle services to use certain BAT lanes in King County under a two-year pilot, with local authority and transit-agency approval, performance standards, fee-for-use requirements, labor input, annual reporting, and a 10-year sunset. Supporters from Bellevue, transit employers, and business groups said it would improve commute options, reduce congestion, and support the upcoming RapidRide K Line; staff noted the bill differs from prior versions by adding the pilot, labor representation, vehicle markings, and reporting. The committee then heard SB 6252, which would extend the transit support grant program’s zero-fare requirement to degree- and certificate-seeking community and technical college students. Supporters said it would improve access to education and transit, especially for older and rural students, while transit groups raised concerns about fare revenue losses and implementation costs; staff estimated no state cost but significant local revenue impacts. The committee also heard SB 6081, a privacy bill that would restrict public disclosure of sex designation change records in Department of Licensing and Department of Health records, limit sharing with other jurisdictions, and keep updated credentials from showing that a change occurred. The sponsor and many supporters framed it as a safety measure for transgender Washingtonians, while opponents argued it would undermine accurate records; staff said the Department of Licensing would face about $1 million in implementation costs over four years, with other agencies expecting minimal impacts. Finally, SB 6265 would allow electronic, non-notarized signatures and printed copies for documents transferring a totaled salvage vehicle to an insurer; the sponsor and salvage-industry witnesses said it would modernize the process and reduce hardship, and staff reported no fiscal impact. No votes or executive actions were taken; the committee closed each public hearing and adjourned after a reminder about amendment deadlines for upcoming executive session bills.