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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the Government Affairs Director and General Counsel for the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children
- It's not for the general public. It's for those that actually sit on the commission. Right.
- And I'm in opposition to this bill, Scott Sternberg, General Counsel, Louisiana Press Association, not
- In this bill, Scott Sternberg, General Counsel, Louisiana Press Association, not because I do not believe
- Right now, clothing is generally treated as a personal expense, even when it's clearly required for this
Bills:
HB4 , HB206 , HB244 , HB270 , HB361 , HB459 , HB486 , HB540 , HB615 , HB627 , HB648 , HB813 , HB996
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, legislative attendance, task force, executive meetings, public meetings, confirmation process, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, absentee voting, incarcerated voters, voter registration, mail-in voting, election rights, felony conviction
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (8:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- required by Rule 12.7, the committee has conducted an inquiry into the qualifications, experience, and general
- the public were invited to attend and offer evidence concerning the qualifications, experience, and general
- Concerning the qualifications, experience, and general suitability of the appointees.
- committee and Ethics Elections conducted an inquiry concerning the qualifications, experience, and general
- The program focuses on educating the general public, particularly those over the age of 60, the population
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1411, Auditor General, charter schools. SB 1412, Arizona Online Instruction, cost study.
- SCR 1026, general appropriation bill continuing appropriation.
- CR 1036, attorney general public statements disapproval. Legislative sessions opening date.
- SCR 1026, general appropriation bill continuing appropriation.
- As CR 1036, attorney general public statements disapproval.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 25 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of the rostrum, guests of Chair John Lon of Watertown and the Irish Caucus, joined with the Consul General
- We would like to welcome the Hamilton-Wenham Generals girls cross country team and congratulate them
- Following a perfect season, the Generals went on to win...
- Following a perfect season, the Generals went on to win the Division 3B Championship and ultimately won
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a report from the Committee on Rules recommending adoption of several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions. These included resolutions honoring the South Boston Citizens Association for recognizing Evacuation Day, recognizing Ronan Barkie on her retirement after 22 years with Transition House, and congratulating Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhan on his retirement from the East Bridgewater Fire Department.
Representative Decker moved suspension of the rules, the motion prevailed, and the House adopted the resolutions. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including Minister Peter Burke of Ireland, the Hamilton-Wenham girls cross country team for its championship season, and senior citizens visiting from North Attleboro.
The House then adopted an order to adjourn to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. Representative Vieira moved that the House adjourn in respect to the memory of Thomas S. Cahir, a former House member from Bourne, and that motion was adopted. The House adjourned accordingly to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 5:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- changing it from go where the fines were going to a special fund to where they were going to the general
- changing it from go where the fines were going to a special fund to where they were going to the general
- changing it from go where the fines were going to a special fund to where they were going to the general
- That's a basic explanation of the bill. >> Going from the special funds to the general fund now. >> Yes
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection.(7-20-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> generations to improve upon that work. generations to improve upon that work.
- It was a descendant of General Thomas Barbie. General Thomas Barbie was a militia commander.
- Uh, descendant of General Thomas Barbie.
- And this was uh General Charles Scott.
- First one is personal, second one is more general.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair will move that House File 3809 be re-referred to the General Register.
- </c> general register. general register.
- And so, I will move that House File 3363 be placed on the General Register.
- </c> amended be placed on the general amended be placed on the general register.<01:14:46.800><c> All
- </c> uh bill is on its way to the general uh bill is on its way to the general register.<01:14:56.680
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
Summary:
The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register.
Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets.
Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- They cannot administer general anesthesia.
- The second call was to Research Hospital, which is kind of in that general area.
- So that just gets passed on to another generation.
- And it's a Dollar General grocery.
- And they're multifaceted generations that are living off of these programs.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- wealthier Minnesotans, largely even though people of color, immigrant populations, and younger generations
- are making up a larger Generations are making up a larger portion<00:05:16.039><c> of</c><00:05:16.360
- </c><00:57:04.359><c> election</c><00:57:04.920><c> received</c> red boxing general election received
- red boxing general election received about<00:57:05.640><c> 200</c><00:57:06.160><c> times</c><00:57
- People can generally find out from most candidates who's behind it, and I think that's appropriate, and
Committee:
Senate Elections
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- in the fire service, it's just not going to the scene; it's actually our bunker gear, which last General
- actually in the fire service it's just not going to the scene it's actually our bunker gear which last general
- I don't know if this is something new with Governor Healey, so it's just a generic question.
- So it's just a generic question. I just want to make sure all of our colleagues are aware of that.
- take care of their bodies physically and mentally more so now than our parents or grandparents generation
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing on several public safety-related bills, with testimony focused heavily on firefighter cancer presumptions, death benefits, and age-limit waivers for public safety appointments. Boston Firefighters Local 718 and the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts testified in support of legislation tied to the late Boston firefighter Matt Troy, describing his service, his occupational cancer diagnosis, and the family’s ineligibility for benefits because his diagnosis fell just short of the statutory presumption period. Witnesses urged the committee to advance the bill so his widow could receive accidental death benefits and to address broader concerns about cancer risks, bunker gear, and early detection programs for firefighters. Committee members asked questions about how the diagnosis date affected eligibility and discussed the need for broader systemic changes rather than repeated home-rule petitions. Senator Nick Collins and Representative Dan Hunt both testified in support of the Troy-related bills, and the committee also heard that written testimony had been submitted by additional supporters.
The committee also heard local home-rule petitions to extend the employment of fire chiefs in Rochester and Northfield. Representative Alan Silvia supported H. 4235 to allow Rochester Fire Chief Scott Wego to continue serving until age 70, citing his nearly 50 years of service and leadership in department improvements. A Northfield select board chair testified virtually in support of H. 4236 to keep Fire Chief Floyd “Skip” Dennell on the job, explaining that he has been central to building planning, volunteer recruitment, training documentation, and an organizational review as the town prepares for his eventual retirement. Both local bills were presented as measures to preserve continuity and support ongoing public safety planning in their communities.
Another major topic was S. 2583, which would waive the maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis to be appointed to the Massachusetts State Police. Senator Collins described Lewis’s community service and strong exam score, and Lewis testified about his background in Dorchester, his prior interest in becoming a trooper, and his recent ranking on the eligibility list. Committee members expressed support and noted the importance of recruiting qualified candidates and diversifying the force. The committee also heard support for H. 4443, which would raise the maximum age for original appointment to firefighter or police officer positions, and members discussed related retirement and health-review issues that have arisen in prior home-rule cases. At the end of the hearing, no further witnesses came forward, and the committee voted to adjourn.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Fiscal May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have state general fund direct.
- Parish, South Lafourche Airport Corridor, previous funding, $3.7 or $3.8 million plus $129,000 state general
- fund or general funds, those no longer appear in the bill.
- would ask all of you to stay at the table, because in my amendments, I'm going to give just some general
- So, Senator Luna, let me go over the general numbers first, and then I'll get to you if that's okay.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs met on May 19, 2026, established a quorum, approved the May 11 minutes, and then took up several House bills. House Bill 1039, presented by Rep. DeSotel, would add taxpayer protections in local sales tax audits by requiring clear notice that waiving prescription is voluntary, requiring a written request identifying records sought before an estimated assessment, and allowing mutual agreements to suspend interest and penalties during an audit. The committee had no opposition and reported the bill favorably. House Bill 799, handled by the State Fire Marshal’s office, would move boiler inspections into the Fire Marshal’s office and allow licensed industry inspectors to perform them, with the stated goal of improving efficiency because current staffing only covers about 20% of inspections; it was also reported favorably without objection.
The committee then spent most of the meeting on House Bill 2, the capital outlay bill, with Chairman Bacala explaining that the House had worked with the Division of Administration and Facility Planning and Control to find about $50 million in savings through cash-flow adjustments, under-budget bids, over-appropriations, and bundled-project savings. He argued the bill has grown beyond a true five-year plan and that some prior funding is not transparent because money placed in projects in earlier years no longer appears in later versions of the bill. Division officials said the savings would help address deferred maintenance, especially in higher education, and that Priority 2 projects are used to absorb additional funds if more savings are found later in the year. Senator Luneau asked about dormant projects and the process for removing or reallocating funds from projects with no recent expenditures; officials said such removals must go through the Bond Commission and that they are considering ways to improve the process.
Bacala then offered amendments to HB 2, saying they kept Priority 1 fully funded, added about $54 million in Priority 2 projects, and included a large Priority 5 list of member requests. The committee adopted the amendment set without objection and then reported HB 2 as amended favorably. The committee also reported House Bill 3 favorably; Bacala described it as a housekeeping measure that provides bonding capacity to move HB 2 forward. Finally, the committee granted staff authority to make technical changes to the reported bills and adjourned on Senator Lambert’s motion.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- formally made deed theft a crime, there have been hundreds of complaints submitted to the Attorney General
- pretty small percentage-wise that have actually been determined to be deed theft by the Attorney General
- and again, we're talking about focusing solely on New York State Chartered banks, which banks in general
- formally made de theft a crime, there have been hundreds of complaints submitted to the attorney general
- that. pretty small percentage-wise that have actually been determined to be de-theft by the Attorney General
Committee:
Senate Banks
Summary:
The Senate Banking Committee met with Chair James Sanders Jr. and reviewed a full agenda of banking-related bills. Early action included approval of a bill requiring licensed check cashers to file suspicious activity reports, and a bill on civil penalties for fraud or misrepresentation in financial products or services, though several members objected to removing the intentionality standard and warned it could broaden enforcement too far and discourage lending in New York. The committee also advanced a bill prohibiting fees for periodic paper statements, a bill on asset-based lending transactions, and a bill requiring reporting of suspected financial exploitation.
Members spent substantial time on a bill regulating automated lending decision tools. The sponsor and chair said the measure would allow AI use but require a human review or appeal if a borrower is denied, while some senators raised concerns about competitiveness for state-chartered banks and possible overlap with existing human oversight. The bill was reported out and referred to the Internet and Technology Committee for further review. The committee also approved a DFS study bill on the financial stability and licensing of the check-cashing industry, with a suggestion that the study also examine risks of expanding the industry.
A major discussion centered on the “Deep Protection Act,” aimed at preventing foreclosures tied to deed theft. The sponsor described cases involving elderly homeowners and fraudulent transfers, while opponents argued the bill was vague, could create unintended consequences or private litigation, and might affect only a small share of mortgages because it applies to state-chartered institutions. The sponsor said the bill would be amended and noted interest in related county clerk reforms. The committee ultimately sent the bill to Judiciary. The final bills addressed mortgage payment schedule fees and unsolicited mail loan checks; both were approved. The meeting ended after the chair emphasized open debate and committee review as part of improving legislation.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- No general revenue is to build a new Allied science building there on the campus.
- No general revenue is to build a new Allied science building there on the campus.
- This is federal funding; it doesn't have any general revenue. I'd be happy to answer any questions.
- It's not going to draw on general revenue.
- No general revenue. We're happy to take any questions. Seeing none, I appreciate a good vote.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 38 Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will read... ...Bill 1177 by Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to general
- you know, you're a student of history and the history of the legislative process and government in general
- Because the CLO Fund today has about $2.6 billion in it; last year it generated about $145 million.
- this is trying to do is signal not only to Oklahoma taxpayers that we are thinking about future generations
- In those areas and help those first-generation micro farmers be able to market their product and make
Keywords:
education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Leading the delegation is Rana Sarkar, the Consul General of Canada in San Francisco since 2017, almost
- And so I'm incredibly grateful to this delegation and to our consuls general.
- So I'm incredibly grateful to this delegation and to our consuls general.
- They are up here for their annual trip to Sacramento to teach our next generation of leaders about the
- Under current law, JRS 2 judges may generally designate only a spouse or registered domestic partner
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with opening prayer and pledge, followed by a series of guest introductions recognizing Nevada County search and rescue volunteers, a Canadian delegation, Oakland High School Public Health Academy students, Claremont McKenna College students, St. Edward’s Parish School students, and others. The body also approved several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral.
On the floor file, the Assembly adopted ACR 152 designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, with remarks praising Red Cross disaster relief, blood supply, and training work. It also adopted HR 90 celebrating No-Ruz, the Persian New Year, with members noting its themes of renewal and resilience amid conflict affecting Iranian communities. Later, ACR 141 recognizing Visak Day was adopted, honoring the Buddha’s birth and teachings on peace, compassion, and balance. Each of these resolutions received numerous co-authors before voice vote adoption.
The Assembly also passed AB 1844, which updates the Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow judges to designate non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor retirement benefits and extend protections to vested judges. On the consent calendar, AB 1948 relating to firearms and several resolutions, including HR 94 on Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026 and Senate concurrent resolutions, were adopted, with AB 1948 passing 60-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Caitlin Katie Mardellett and a motion to adjourn for spring recess until April 6.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota State educates more first-generation, Pell-eligible students and students of color than the
- Minnesota State educates more first-generation, Pell-eligible students and students of color than the
- Are campuses serve the most marginalized students in Minnesota in state educates more first generation
- Savory, Chairman and members, the General Fund and Health... answer. >> Mr.
- Savory chairman members, the General Fund and Health The general fund total budget for the higher education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2020, AFSCME 3299 and UC signed a CBA establishing a general... 3299 and UC signed a CBA establishing
- a general prohibition of contracting out of workers at UC.
- Under current law, JRS 2 judges may generally designate only a spouse or a registered domestic partner
- Under current law, JRS 2 judges may generally designate only a spouse or a registered domestic partner
- Under current law, JRS 2 judges may generally designate only a spouse or a registered domestic partner
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard several labor and retirement bills. AB 1582 by Assembly Member Ortega would make it an unfair labor practice for a higher education employer to disregard or delay arbitration decisions involving contracting out, with make-whole relief including attorney fees and costs. Supporters from AFSCME and other labor groups said UC has repeatedly ignored arbitration outcomes on outsourcing disputes, while UC opposed the bill as an overbroad change that could create systemwide operational and financial risk. The committee passed the bill on a do-pass basis to Appropriations.
AB 1818 by Assembly Member Ortega would repeal an outdated HEERA provision that CSU has used to reopen bargaining when it claims state funding is insufficient. Teamsters and other labor supporters argued CSU has used the provision to avoid honoring negotiated raises, while CSU said the bill would limit its ability to manage compensation responsibly when state funding is uncertain. The committee also passed AB 1818 to Appropriations.
AB 1564 by Assembly Member Arreguín would make communications between an employee and union representative confidential in public employment matters. Labor supporters said the measure would protect trust in the representational relationship and codify existing PERB case law, while school, local government, county, city, and business groups warned it could hinder workplace investigations, including those involving student safety and harassment. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 1844 by Assembly Member Pacheco, placed on the consent calendar, would update Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor benefits and to extend access to survivor options for vested judges; it was approved unanimously, 7-0. After all items were taken up, the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a very easy bill that removes the current requirement in Idaho Code 34-906 that, in general elections
- So this may happen this year in the general election, very likely to happen, and this bill removes that
- County sent information yesterday that it's estimated that the cost of printing a second page for a general
- They said obviously those meetings generally are closed because they're juveniles. ...meetings generally
- I do want to express something that I'm just generally concerned about, which is that when we have just
Committee:
House State Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will experience those harms for a generation because of the choices of this policy.
- We're putting it into the general fund. Mr.
- The idea that these funds would be taken and moved into the general fund or some other fund where then
- they could be redistributed for who knows what seems entirely unfair and generally against the concept
- I know that's getting a little beside the point, but generally the point here is that these folks, they
Summary:
The House was called to order, a quorum was confirmed, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. The chamber approved the previous day’s minutes, held brief party caucuses, and received a Senate message announcing the signing of engrossed substitute House Bill 1187. The House then moved through third-reading business on several bills, concurring in Senate amendments before final passage votes.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, dealing with school restraint and isolation practices, drew the most debate. Supporters said the Senate changes added clarity and strengthened protections around restraint, while opponents argued schools and private providers serving high-need students need more training and funding before restrictions are tightened. The bill passed 58-37. Engrossed House Bill 1941, allowing small cannabis producers to form limited agricultural cooperatives, also passed after debate over whether cannabis should be treated as an agricultural product; it passed 69-26.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2034, concerning the use of surplus pension funds from the LEOFF 1 plan, generated extensive opposition from members who said pension money should remain for retirees and first responders and warned against using it to balance the budget. Supporters described the measure as a prudent fiscal step for an overfunded closed plan. It passed 50-46. House Bill 1526, which allows snack bar licensees to sell wine by the glass, passed 87-9, and Second Substitute House Bill 1701, allowing independently owned wineries and breweries to lease third-party kitchen space, passed 89-7. The House then went at ease.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- also began offering lunch-and-learn sessions as well, where we present on timely topics and host a generous
- also began offering lunch and learn sessions as well, where we present on timely topics and host a generous
- Are you noticing that if they're having a hard time, run for, and I'm generalizing, so I don't expect
- Are you noticing that if they're having a hard time, run for, and I'm generalizing, so I don't expect
- So if you're in the primary and the general, that would be $2,400 for the cycle.
Summary:
The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee held a work session with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) focused on campaign and candidate disclosure, customer support, training, and technology improvements. PDC staff described the agency’s mission, its citizen-initiative origins, and efforts to make filing and public access easier through a redesigned website, virtual trainings, recorded tutorials, newsletters, and outreach to filers, auditors, parties, and local jurisdictions. They reported heavy customer-service activity in fiscal year 2025, including thousands of email and phone inquiries, and emphasized same-day assistance, proactive reminders, and hands-on help for first-time and complex filers.
The CIO outlined the agency’s technology approach, including guided filing workflows, accessibility features, mobile-friendly applications, built-in help prompts, and continuous improvement timed to filing cycles. He highlighted recent changes such as warnings when a contribution may affect reporting periods, improved mini-reporting guidance, and the transition from Secure Access Washington to login.gov/WA.gov, which the agency is working on early to avoid disrupting filers. He also noted that system changes go through controlled review and that the agency is beginning to use AI agents in code review.
Members asked about whether the PDC’s requirements discourage candidates, accessibility issues, treasurer support, donation limits for entities, and the role of AI. PDC staff said candidate numbers have grown, especially in local election years, and that the agency tries to keep filing manageable through direct assistance, discontinuation options, and mini-reporting for small campaigns. They said treasurer training is an important and growing part of their work, with more online and lunch-and-learn offerings, and that they are considering a treasurer-specific class. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the meeting adjourned after questions due to floor action.