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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I still believe that the politics of division cannot prevail over the politics of hope.
- </c><01:20:38.400><c> And</c> prevail over the politics of hope.
- And prevail over the politics of hope.
- </c><01:20:48.400><c> I</c> country's better angels will prevail.
- I country's better angels will prevail. I yield<01:20:48.960><c> back.</c> yield back. yield back.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe you need to say which<01:36:10.880><c> one</c><01:36:11.120><c> prevails.
- </c> which one prevails. which one prevails.
- And then of exactly prevail. Okay. Sure.
- Wage<04:13:15.840><c> discriminating.
- We're violating Wage discriminating. We're violating federal<04:13:17.520><c> law.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails and the amendment is adopted.
- Motion prevails and the amendment is adopted.
- Motion prevails and the amendment is adopted.
- Motion prevails, and the amendment is adopted.
- Levenson-Faulk. say I I I oppose say nay motion prevails say I I I oppose say nay motion prevails and
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:50:28.480><c> growth,</c> unemployment, record high wage growth, unemployment, record high wage
- Real wages for their pockets each year.
- That's the new tax cut that we're putting in this bill. if a no vote prevails, if a no vote prevails,
- 01:57:45.520><c> groups</c><01:57:45.760><c> that</c> vote prevails, the income groups that vote prevails
- . wage. wage.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to establish a supplemental energy assistance program, HF771, heard in energy committee 3/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails, and the amendment is adopted.
- Meanwhile, our customers are not experiencing corresponding increases in wages, especially our seniors
- :30.320><c> in</c> experiencing corresponding increases in experiencing corresponding increases in wages
- 10:31.640><c> seniors</c><00:10:32.040><c> who</c><00:10:32.160><c> are</c><00:10:32.279><c> on</c> wages
- especially our seniors who are on wages especially our seniors who are on fixed<00:10:32.760><c> incomes
Summary:
House File 771, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion. The bill would create a state supplemental grant program to build on LIHEAP, with the goal of expanding energy assistance beyond the winter season to cover summer cooling needs and reduce utility shutoffs. Representative Craft said the proposal would use existing LIHEAP systems, help more eligible households, and support related services like weatherization. The committee adopted the author’s amendment, DE2, without objection.
Supporters testified that energy costs remain unaffordable for many Minnesotans, especially in rural areas and among low-income households, seniors, and people using delivered fuels. Annie Levenson-Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board said only about a quarter of eligible households receive assistance, summer shutoffs are common, and cooling needs have grown significantly. Trisha Leite of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Amanda Macky of Minnesota Valley Action Council, and Ken Schum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association all supported the bill, saying year-round assistance would help households, reduce disconnects, stabilize demand for aid, and ease pressure on utility rates. Michael Schmitz of the Department of Commerce said Minnesota has received about $112 million in LIHEAP funds so far this year and is awaiting additional federal money; he also noted recent funding has been lower than in prior years and inflation has reduced its value.
Members discussed the scale of utility shutoffs, the increase in cooling demand, and whether the bill addresses root causes or serves as a temporary fix. Representative Weiner argued that the state should focus on keeping more money in taxpayers’ pockets and reducing the need for subsidies, while Representative Craft responded that the underlying issue is low incomes and widening wealth inequality, and that policies like the child tax credit are better ways to address poverty. The chair also asked how LIHEAP dollars flow, and Commerce said most benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of households rather than as direct cash payments to recipients.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- you Madam Chair, in Texas the vexatious litigant is somebody who has no reasonable probability to prevail
- And we did prevail in that, myself and another pro se leader.
- Again, we did prevail in federal court, which I know that's different from state court, but.
- Medical bills, the lost wages, and the emotional trauma. There is no recourse. There's no. justice.
- And then, come on, get his retirement, and then make a day wage.
Bills:
HB 1181, HB3704, HB1363, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB3223, HB1317, HB2884, HB2176, HB4027, HB1664, HB933, HB2613, HB3353, HB2086, HB4101, HB3441, HB4145, HB3455
Keywords:
judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails. Okay. Today we are going to skip around a little bit here.
- borrowers in the middle and working class are struggling due to the high cost of living and stagnating wages
- borrowers in the middle and working class are struggling due to the high cost of living and stagnating wages
- <c> motion</c> hearing on all fa say I I opposed motion hearing on all fa say I I opposed motion prevails
- we now have the bill as amended prevails we now have the bill as amended in<00:31:08.799><c> the</c>
Keywords:
solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails, and the minutes are adopted.
- The motion prevails. The DE1 amendment is adopted.
- There being seven votes aye, seven nay, the motion does not prevail.
- The motion prevails.
- for highly trained early wages for highly trained early educators,<01:46:35.520><c> which</c><01:46:
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- We know utility companies are compensated dollar for dollar for both the wages and the materials they
- And in our Commonwealth, the base for prevailing wage is $25,000.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved several journals, and welcomed a number of guests, including Irish dignitaries, scholarship winners, interns, student pages, and members of Omega Psi Phi. After confirming a quorum, the chamber received committee reports and referred new bills and resolutions, then recessed for caucuses and committee meetings before returning to floor action.
In the afternoon session, the House considered several bills and amendments. It approved amendments to House Bills 426, 1127, 2551, and Senate Bill 146, while rejecting an amendment to HB 1127 that would have tightened background-check requirements for out-of-state dentists. The chamber also agreed to HB 2234, which creates a spent grain donation tax credit and updates the malt beverage tax credit, and HB 2551, which limits text-message notices by the Turnpike Commission and other agencies about unpaid fines, fees, or tolls. Senate Bill 146, creating the Veterans Trust Fund Board, was amended to add audit-related changes and then agreed to.
The House then took final passage votes on several bills. HB 133, allowing a process to petition for reinstatement of parental rights, passed 191-11; HB 138, barring parental incarceration as the sole basis for termination of parental rights, passed 200-2; HB 2207, on capital development loans, passed 202-0; and HB 2224, dealing with utility rate and tax-related changes, passed 202-0 after extensive debate over affordability, consumer protections, and tax relief. HB 2473, repealing the Flood Insurance Education Information Act of 1996, also passed unanimously, and HB 2544, addressing school administrator rights and compensation disputes, passed 141-61.
The most extensive debate centered on HB 2632, which reallocates educational tax credit caps and replaces the EITC and OSTC programs with a new options tax credit framework beginning in 2027-28. Supporters said it would improve transparency, accountability, and access for the poorest students, while opponents argued it would reduce scholarship opportunities, add burdens, and harm families and schools that rely on the current programs. After lengthy debate, the House passed HB 2632 by a vote of 105-97. The chamber then announced a Finance Committee voting meeting, recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and adjourned until June 23, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, as stated previously, the cost of living in Texas has continued to rise while wages have been
- During the same period, the median annual wage for social workers only changed around 5%.
- Motion prevails, and the committee stands in recess.
Bills:
HB158
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Feb 20th, 2025
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- Other notable mandates we oversee include the FRS investment plan, which over time will become the prevailing
- While Floridians face soaring housing costs, skyrocketing property insurance, and stagnant wages, this
- Floridians deserve leaders who fight for affordable housing, fair wages, and solutions to real problems
Summary:
The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up two bills and one presentation. Senate Bill 108, on administrative procedures, was presented by Senator Burgess on behalf of Senator Grall. The bill would require agencies to systematically review rules over five years old, submit annual regulatory plans and reports, and take action on reviewed rules; it also would speed publication of proposed rules after new rulemaking authority and expand transparency for incorporated materials and rule histories. Americans for Prosperity appeared in support, there was no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote.
The committee then heard a presentation from State Board of Administration Executive Director Chris Spencer on implementation of statutory investment restrictions affecting state funds. He reviewed the SBA’s structure and fiduciary duties, said the agency must maximize financial return using only pecuniary factors, and described the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions involving Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He noted recent changes, including expanded Iran restrictions after the October 7 attacks, the addition of China-related divestment requirements, and the SBA’s move to eliminate China and Hong Kong from its global equity benchmarks; he said the agency is ahead of schedule on required divestment and in compliance with the law.
Senate Bill 100, on display of flags by governmental entities, was then presented by Chair Fine. The bill would prohibit political flags on government buildings and allow active-duty service members and veterans to use reasonable force to stop flag desecration. The committee heard extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing government buildings should not display political messages and opponents raising First Amendment, vagueness, and enforcement concerns, especially regarding LGBTQ-related flags and school settings. Senators also questioned the bill’s definitions and the reasonable-force provision. After debate, the committee voted to report SB 100 favorably, with Senators Arrington and Polsky voting no and Senators Brodeur, McClain, Rodriguez, Fine, and Chair DeSiglie voting yes. At the end of the meeting, Senator Rodriguez was recorded as voting yes on SB 108, and the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- child care, expanding health coverage, creating new pathways to home ownership, raising the minimum wage
- ,</c><00:10:28.160><c> and</c><00:10:28.480><c> expanding</c><00:10:28.959><c> tax</c> minimum wage,
- and expanding tax minimum wage, and expanding tax deductions<00:10:29.760><c> for</c><00:10:29.920><c
- But we had a an instant wages growing.
- But a 5.5% increase in wages is amazing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Expenses can be awarded against either the attorney or the court or the bar, depending on who prevails
- The court or the bar, depending on who prevails.
- So the winner-prevails rule is already adopted in disciplinary rules. Okay, Madam Chair.
- That it would be awarded against the prevailing party. What cost? The cost of the defense?
- bill was needed was because the rule that's been voluntarily adopted would not reimburse for lost wages
Summary:
The committee began with lengthy testimony and affidavits criticizing the Arizona State Bar, with speakers alleging selective discipline, due process problems, and retaliation against attorneys who take controversial cases. Committee members questioned the witnesses and discussed whether the bar and court system properly oversee attorney discipline, but no action was taken on that testimony.
The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037 would impose stricter security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet access, tamper-proof seals, chain-of-custody documentation, nonstop video at accounting centers, and criminal penalties for violations; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1038 would require rapid public release of cast vote records, but an amendment changed the timing and transmission process; the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1040 would expand public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal and a read-only format; it also passed 4-2 with one not voting.
The committee next approved SB 1039, which would allow attorneys who prevail in bar discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings; it passed 4-2 with one not voting after extensive discussion about bar procedures, interim suspension, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation. SB 1053, reducing concealed carry permit fees for Arizona residents, passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, also passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2 with two not voting. The committee then heard SB 1061, which would lower the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams; testimony focused on whether the bill would sweep in users as well as dealers, but the transcript ends before a vote is taken.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1039 allows an attorney who prevails in an attorney discipline matter to file a claim against
- Expenses can be awarded against either the attorney or the court or the bar, depending on who prevails
- So that was recently adopted within the... ...the court or the bar, depending on who prevails.
- So the winner-prevails rule is already adopted in disciplinary rules. Okay, Madam Chair.
- bill was needed was because the rule that's been voluntarily adopted would not reimburse for lost wages
Bills:
SB1003, SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1053, SB1057, SB1060, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- While VTA workers may be making competitive middle-class wages, they are living in one of the most expensive
- homeowners association can bring a claim... ...against a board for a violation of the act and if they prevail
- a homeowners association can bring a claim against a board for a violation of the act and if they prevail
- They can take a board to court, and if they prevail, they get attorney's fees.
- Homeowners get attorney's fees when they prevail for violations of an association, not vice versa.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So the legal fees, the, uh, custom, it's really throughout the entire country that a prevailing party
- for men and up to $212,000 in lost lifetime wages for women, thus encouraging low-income individuals
- for men and up to $212,000 in lost lifetime wages for women, thus encouraging low-income individuals
- for men and up to $212,000 in lost lifetime wages for women, thus encouraging low-income individuals
- for men and up to $212,000 in lost lifetime wages for women, thus encouraging low-income individuals
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Congress established $580 a month as representing 80 hours of work at the federal minimum wage.
- At the federal minimum wage here in California, because our minimum wage is higher, it turns out people
- As I did the math roughly in my head, $580 is $80 a month on federal minimum wage.
- California minimum wage is nearly double that.
- And so in California, because our minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum, what that means is
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails, and the amendment is adopted. Senator Clark, Senate File 2115 as amended. it?
- </c><00:01:50.079><c> Motion</c><00:01:50.560><c> prevails</c> say I. I. Post say no.
- Motion prevails say I. I. Post say no.
- Motion prevails and<00:01:51.280><c> the</c><00:01:51.439><c> amendment</c><00:01:51.920><c> is</c><00
- Uh the motion prevails and the uh A1 no.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- There being 11 ayes and 1 nay, the motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- There being 6 ayes and 5 nays, the motion prevails.
Bills:
HB4011, HB2680, HB4325, HB4327, HB4944, HB1761, HB4688, HB3453, HB40, HB1707, HB4749, HB2322, HB3647, HB4139, HB4081, HB2203, HB2100, HB4170, HB3104, HB4623, HB40
Keywords:
partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death