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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I want to applaud the author for leading on the issue.
- Next up, looks like we don’t have any other authors just yet.
- We've had an opportunity to speak with the sponsor, the author, and author staff around our concerns,
- We've had an opportunity to speak with a sponsor, the author and author staff around our concerns, mainly
- To be added as a co-author. I'm so very glad you're doing this.
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank the author for bringing this bill forward.
- We have the author of one of the previous work on this.
- And to the author, I thank you for bringing the bill forward.
- After Senator Blakespear, we have one remaining author, Senator Allen.
- The bill would expand Cartwright protection enforcement authority.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committee heard SB 934 by Senator Wiener, which would extend the statute of limitations for malpractice claims arising from conversion therapy and clarify how expert testimony and scientific evidence may be used in those cases. Supporters, including a survivor, a licensed therapist, and LGBTQ advocacy groups, described conversion therapy as harmful and argued survivors often cannot come forward within current filing deadlines. Opponents, including civil justice and conservative legal groups, argued the bill was a workaround to recent Supreme Court rulings and raised concerns about free speech, evidentiary standards, and whether the bill could chill legitimate therapy. Committee members largely focused on whether the bill was limited to conversion therapy malpractice claims and not broader gender-affirming care; the bill was moved on a 7-2-1 vote to Senate Appropriations and placed on call. The consent calendar was also adopted on a 6-0 vote and placed on call.
The committee then heard SB 1092 by Senator Allen, a housing bill aimed at manufactured home parks. The bill would give residents or their designated representatives a right to make a competitive bid when a park owner intends to sell, lease, or transfer a park, with notice and response periods intended to give residents time to organize financing. Supporters said the measure would preserve naturally occurring affordable housing, especially for older and lower-income residents, and help resident-owned cooperatives or nonprofits buy parks before investor buyers do. Opponents from park owner and realtor groups argued the bill would burden private property rights, devalue parks, and create unconstitutional takings and litigation risk.
Committee questions centered on the bill’s timelines, whether residents would have 120 days to express interest and another 120 days to close, and whether the purchase agreement would be binding if accepted. The author and supporters said the second period was needed for due diligence and financing, while opponents said the structure could still delay sales and reduce market value. Several members expressed support for the bill’s goal but asked for further clarification or possible tightening of the timing and good-faith provisions; no final vote on SB 1092 was taken in the portion provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 3 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 18 and 18A, and provided further that when constituted in such a manner, said committee shall be authorized
- The temporary Committee on Rules on the part of the House shall be authorized to meet jointly with the
- The temporary Committee on Rules shall be authorized to utilize joint and House committee resources of
- 18 and 18A, and provided further that when constituted in such a manner said committee shall be authorized
- The temporary House Committee on Ways and Means shall be authorized to meet jointly with the temporary
Summary:
The House met in an adjourned session and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker announced a special committee to escort Representative-elect Carol Doherty and Representative-elect Ann-Margaret Ferrante to be qualified by the Governor and Council.
The main business was a series of organizational orders for the new General Court. The House adopted orders creating temporary House committees on Rules and on Ways and Means, each made up of members who served on those committees at the end of the previous General Court. Both temporary committees were authorized to meet jointly with their Senate counterparts and to carry out the duties of the permanent committees until permanent appointments are made.
The House also adopted an order allowing the Council to the House of Representatives to perfect bills and resolves ordered to a third reading, or amended by the Senate, before the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading is appointed. Each of these orders required suspension of the rules, which was granted by voice vote. The House then adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11 a.m., and finally adjourned to meet then in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 29 Mar 26th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House bill providing for the appointment and removal authority of the town administrator of the town
- heads appointed by the select board and department heads appointed by boards and commissions so authorized
- Second reading of the bills: An act authorizing the Provincetown Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing
- House No. 4844, an act authorizing the town of Plymouth to establish a special revenue account for land
- Third reading of the bill: An act authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the civil service examination for
Summary:
The House met in informal session, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several routine matters. The Committee on Rules reported and the House adopted a series of congratulatory resolutions, including recognition of the U.S. Peace Corps on its 65th anniversary and congratulations to three Beverly Eagle Scouts: Noah Boudreau, Joseph McManus, and Benjamin Walsh.
The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended several local bills for House consideration, and the House suspended Rule 7A to proceed. The bills advanced on second reading and were ordered to a third reading. They included measures concerning Provincetown year-round housing restrictions, Edgartown’s affordable housing trust fund, Chatham’s affordable housing preference for commercial fishermen, Wilbraham’s town administrator authority, Plymouth’s land acquisition special revenue account, and Falmouth’s charter and town clerk.
The House then considered three bills released from the third reading committee and passed each to be engrossed: a bill designating Levina A. Hatch Corner in Pembroke, a bill changing the maximum age requirement for police officers in Newton, and a bill allowing Jonathan Gagney to take the Haverhill police civil service exam notwithstanding the age limit. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 29 Mar 26th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House bill providing for the appointment and removal authority of the town administrator of the town
- heads appointed by the select board and department heads appointed by boards and commissions so authorized
- House No. 4288, an act providing for the appointment and removal authority of the town administrator
- House No. 4844, an act authorizing the town of Plymouth to establish a special revenue account for land
- Third reading of the bill: An act authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the civil service examination for
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- Next, the Stadium Authority, also testifying in opposition.
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Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state.
The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation.
HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 5 Jan 20th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to extending until Friday, February 27, 2026, the time within which the Committee on Revenue is authorized
- Domenico for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant
- The House bill authorizing Nick Santos to take the civil service examination for the position of police
- An act authorizing Nick Santos to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer
- An act authorizing Nick Santos to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , Lower Neches Valley Authority, Trinity River Authority of Texas, and the Texas Ethics Commission.
- We will begin with the Angelina and Neches River Authority and Lower Natches Valley Authority.
- or the Lower Natchez Valley Authority.
- That concludes the voting on these two river authorities.
- The next agency we're voting on is the Trinity River Authority of Texas.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/7/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May those in authority govern and make decisions led by the perfect compass of your holy word, which
- For we ask this of our father's God to thee, who shed his grace on America and is author of our liberty
- Amen. unrighteous authority. unrighteous authority.
- May those in authority govern ungodly.
- </c> shed his grace on America and is author shed his grace on America and is author of<00:03:50.239>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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- The author was fine with it.
- What what is that author.
- </c> author is comfortable uh doing. author is comfortable uh doing.
- Chair, um to the author, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDT-GVO, EDT-WLA, EDT DEFER, EDT-EDU DEFER Public Hearings 02-19-2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
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- Mikey Doi from the Stadium Authority.
- Uh up next is Stadium Authority.
- This and the measure stadium authority.
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Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 2627, which would exempt Hawaii Tourism Authority contracts and agreements for sports projects, events, and related marketing from the state procurement code and other competitive bidding requirements. HTA, DBEDT, and the State Procurement Office testified in support or with comments, while one individual offered general support for sports tourism. Senators focused on narrowing the bill so the exemption would apply more specifically to sports-related projects and marketing, rather than broad marketing activities, and discussed whether the bill should require notice to the State Procurement Office or approval by the chief procurement officer. Procurement officials said a reporting requirement would be the most expeditious option, while still allowing post-event monitoring and public posting of exemptions. Members also discussed whether the exemption should be limited to situations involving sole-source sports entities, such as major leagues or international sports organizations, to better justify bypassing procurement rules. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, but members and testifiers agreed to continue working on the language.
The hearing then moved to SB 2074 relating to state facilities and naming rights for the Aloha Stadium and Hawaii Convention Center. The Stadium Authority, HTA, and DBEDT testified in support, while the Outdoor Circle and other organizations opposed the measure. Opponents argued the bill could create fiscal and legal risk, echoing concerns raised in prior legislation and by the attorney general, and warned it would mark a major shift by treating public facilities as commercial branding opportunities. Supporters said naming rights could generate significant revenue to help fund the stadium project and reduce the burden on the state and developers. Senators questioned how signage would be handled, especially whether it would be exterior-facing or limited to inward-facing signage, and the Stadium Authority said it was willing to work with the Outdoor Circle on language that would preserve community aesthetics while allowing revenue generation. A senator cited a prior study estimating naming rights could bring in about $1.5 million per year over 20 years, and asked what that revenue would buy for the public; the Stadium Authority responded that it would help advance the project toward a larger, improved stadium. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Audit Commission 1/29/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh so which they're given authority.
- I'm trying to really understand the authority of the OBFF and not just the authority of the OBFF, but
- ><c> the</c> OBFF and not just the authority of the OBFF and not just the authority of the OBFF<00:39
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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - Senate Public Safety
Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not expand the sheriff's authority, but it clarifies authority that's already established under
- Oversight and accountability, not just broad, independent authority.
- This bill moves us in the wrong direction by concentrating authority without really enough checks.
- Recognize the supreme constitutional authority derived from the people of county sheriffs over their
- They also command the assistance of citizens, and jurisdiction they have the authority throughout the
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety approved the March 18, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills, beginning with HB 4018, which would give county sheriffs exclusive authority to regulate posse and reserve organizations acting under the sheriff’s authority and in support of the sheriff’s office. Supporters said it merely clarified existing law and improved accountability for volunteer public safety groups; one member opposed it as concentrating too much authority with too few guardrails. The committee recommended the bill do pass by a 5-1 vote, with one member not voting.
The committee then heard HB 2417, which would let certain drivers choose a speed-inhibiting device instead of a license suspension for specified offenses, and HB 2771, which would allow the Department of Corrections to require prisoners to pay reasonable rehabilitation program costs as a condition of community supervision. HB 2417 drew support from a coalition focused on safer roads and second chances, but one member raised concerns about cost, privacy, and enforcement; it passed 6-1. HB 2771 was described as a simple language clarification and passed 5-2.
Members also approved HB 2772, which would place a medical indicator on a driver’s license for advanced health care directives such as a living will or DNR so first responders can see it quickly; the sponsor said ADOT helped design the process and that it would not create a burden, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed HCR 259, reaffirming support for county sheriffs, by a 4-3 vote; HB 2418, which directs $600,000 in state funds to be distributed evenly among five county sheriff task forces, by a 7-0 vote; and HB 2170, which would bar state contracts with companies domiciled in or controlled by the Chinese government except in limited circumstances, by a 4-3 vote. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and adjournment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not expand the sheriff's authority, but it clarifies authority that's already established under
- Oversight and accountability, not just broad, independent authority.
- This bill moves us in the wrong direction by concentrating authority without really enough checks.
- Recognize the supreme constitutional authority derived from the people of county sheriffs over their
- They also command the assistance of citizens, and jurisdiction they have the authority throughout the
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Keywords:
procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology, security, speeding, speed limit, traffic enforcement, driver safety, speed inhibiting device, appropriation, law enforcement, task forces, funding, criminal justice, community supervision, rehabilitation, supervision fee, victim compensation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agencies acting on OLA recommendations 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These changes enhance the authorities and duties of the office. It bolsters reporting requirements.
- But in the interest of time, I'll just say that we are committed to working with the author and the OLA
- But in the interest of time, I'll just say that we are committed to working with the author and the OLA
- Um, there needs to be legislative authority to issue the grant.
- to issue the legislative authority to issue the grant.<00:06:30.280><c> Uh</c><00:06:30.440><c> and<
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism 2ND REVISED Feb 24th, 2026
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- It would give the commission— that's one of the authorities.
- It would give the commission—that's one of the authorities.
- This would grant them the authority to hire someone and also set their salary.
- I'm co-authoring this bill. I appreciate Senator Bergstrom bringing it forward.
- The administration is actually the oversight and authority over the LP gas."
Bills:
SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155
Keywords:
tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, probation, credits, educational advancement, Oklahoma Statutes, criminal justice reform, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, labor organization, incentives, employer practices, union neutrality, worker rights
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of bills affecting tourism, workforce, economic incentives, labor policy, and housing. Senate Bill 1327 would restore the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission’s authority by removing language that made it only advisory and returning hiring/firing power over the executive director to the commission; it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1403, an Incentive Evaluation Commission recommendation, would require rebate claims to be filed within one year and eliminate a statewide wage threshold for certain job-creation rebates; it also passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1937, the Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act, would make employers in certain incentive programs preserve secret-ballot union elections, protect employee privacy, and bar neutrality agreements tied to incentives; after debate over labor rights and free-market concerns, it passed 8-2.
The committee also advanced Senate Bill 277, a committee-substituted version of the Oklahoma State Paid Family Medical Leave Act. The author said the bill was still a work in progress, but the sub removed exigency and safe leave, narrowed family definitions to legal relationships, and reduced employer notice/signage requirements; it advanced 8-0 with title off. Senate Bill 2131 would require tourism facilities and reservation confirmations to provide information on made-in-Oklahoma products via QR code or printed card, and it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1749 would let local propane dealers and LP gas installers perform certain food truck inspections, and it passed 8-0.
Additional measures included Senate Bill 1348, which would give the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission enhanced anti-fraud and appeal authority; members raised concerns about broad discretion, but it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1469 would regulate earned wage access products, including employer-based and consumer-based services, with fee caps and licensing; it passed 7-1. Senate Bill 2018 would require new multifamily residential rental construction of 20 units or more to be assessed at cost for the first two tax years, beginning with 2027 assessments, and it passed 7-1 after debate over tax impacts. Senate Bill 1931 would add three members to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and passed 6-2. Senate Bill 1530 would refine the research and development rebate program and add a 2% bump for projects involving higher education institutions, passing 8-0. Senate Bill 2155 would let the Route 66 Commission enter MOUs with other agencies to carry out its work, and it passed 8-0.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like the first roll to be open for co-authors?
- This is for co-authors on ACR 116. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
- There are 67 co-authors on the resolution.
- The clerk will open the roll for co-authors on The clerk will open the roll for co-authors on ACR 118
- There are 67 co-authors on the measure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 4 May 19th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is an independent executive branch authority that has oversight.
- Multiple committee hearings, where the author, the chief author, was simultaneously having weekly meetings
- The authors in the Senate, the chief author is a Democrat.
- The author in the House is not me on this particular bill.
- It's Representative Norris (member_11485) who is the chief author on this bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to be calling authors to come up and present a local government on the Assembly side.
- With that, we'll just wait for authors to arrive. Thank you.
- And with that, we'll just wait for authors to arrive. Thank you. Thank you.
- SB 1408 would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, or CCTA, to place a countywide sales
- We have two authors now. Thank you. We’re going to go by file order.
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee.
The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations.
Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, we'll just wait for authors to arrive. Thank you.
- And with that, we'll just wait for authors to arrive. Thank you. Thank you.
- SB 1408 would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, or CCTA, to place a countywide sales
- We have two authors now. Thank you. We're going to go by file order.
- As a joint powers authority, this district is... They were flooded out.
Committee:
House Local Government