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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • A state agency may file notice for the expedited adoption of rules if the proposed rule meets certain
  • The PRA exempts personal information and personnel files...
  • And it would close all of the records that are in the voter file.
  • It would close all of the records that are in the property file.
  • That's separate from the voter file.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • As a background, a state agency may file notice for the expedited adoption of rules if the...
  • A state agency may file notice for the expedited adoption of rules if the proposed rule meets certain
  • If using the expedited rulemaking process, an agency must file notice with the code reviser's office.
  • It would close all of the records that are in the voter file.
  • It would close all of the records that are in the property file.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 1364 would raise from $5,000 to $15,000 the gross revenue thresholds for charitable and nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without a gambling license, and would also raise related local tax thresholds; supporters said it is an inflation adjustment that helps volunteer nonprofits, while no opposition was heard before the hearing closed. HB 2632 would replace most uses of “alien” in state law with “non-citizen,” with exceptions for federal-law requirements and non-human uses; the sponsor described it as a dignity and accuracy measure rooted in refugee experience, while supporters and opponents debated whether it is respectful and clearer or instead unnecessary and potentially confusing. HB 2447 would designate the blunt-nosed six-gill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from the sponsor, children, marine advocates, and scientists emphasized education, conservation, Puget Sound ecology, and local pride, and the hearing closed without opposition testimony. HB 2637 would exempt certain personal information from Public Records Act disclosure, including age, address, birthplace, precise location data, government identifiers, and consumer utility data; supporters framed it as privacy and safety protection, while opponents argued it would reduce transparency and could interfere with federal immigration enforcement. In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. HB 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions for concealed pistol licenses and permit-to-purchase firearm applications, was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2401, establishing the Boys and Men’s Commission, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote, with some members supporting the concept but expressing concern about funding. HB 2574, which addresses removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots and related vote-count procedures, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote after members discussed the need to clarify election procedures in rare cases. The committee deferred action on HB 2520.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • recognized the senator explaining the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed
  • The difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed is that it would provide additional
  • The chair recognizes Senator West on the committee substitute to the bill as filed. Thank you, Mr.
  • The difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed is that the committee substitute
  • One of the last bills filed in the session.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and limited public testimony to two minutes per person. The committee heard Senate Bill 628 by Senator Zaffirini, which would clarify that counties may enter interlocal agreements with emergency service districts to administer and enforce county fire codes, including for multi-county ESDs in the committee substitute. Witnesses from Travis County ESD-11, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office, and a member of the public supported the bill as a way to reduce duplication, costs, and jurisdictional confusion. Public testimony was closed and the committee substitute was left pending. The committee then heard several housing-related bills. Senate Bill 208 by Senator West would create a Workforce Housing Capital Investment Fund to provide zero-interest loans to nonprofit builders for workforce housing; Habitat for Humanity representatives, a Brownsville nonprofit developer, and housing advocates supported it as a way to finance infrastructure and land development for affordable homes. Senate Bill 2835 by Senator Johnson would allow cities to opt into single-stair apartment buildings for small-scale, multi-story housing; supporters said the design is safe and could expand housing supply, while the Texas APA expressed qualified opposition over code-process concerns and fire-safety questions. Both bills were left pending after testimony. Additional bills heard included SB 1042 updating the Kimble County Hospital District’s enabling law; SB 1708, a committee substitute protecting familial property divisions from platting requirements; SB 2778 raising the ESD expenditure threshold requiring board approval from $2,000 to up to $50,000; SB 2608 expanding LIHTC eligibility for certain public housing projects; SB 3044 adding board representation for Marfa and Presidio on the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District and adjusting an exemption; SB 2367 extending park board authority to Waller County; SB 2523 clarifying ETJ reduction procedures and owner opt-out rights; SB 2521 requiring death-certificate reporting to appraisal districts to help address squatting and homestead exemption issues; and SB 2477 easing office-to-residential conversions in larger cities. In each case, the bills were laid out, testimony was taken, and the measures were left pending subject to call of the chair. The committee then recessed until 15 to 30 minutes after adjournment.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Apr 8th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would like to thank Chairwoman Hull for filing this bill.
  • I really want to thank Chair Hull for filing this important legislation.
  • Curran said, if you're a brand new organization, you don't have another site number to use to file a
  • Other examples include Chair Hull and Senator Cook, who has filed a companion bill in the Senate.
  • Chairwoman Hull filed this bill, and it will help us ensure the financial stability. ...ability of the
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Mar 31st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's we've also filed briefings with the U.S.
  • You are recognized and actually there is a late filed amendment 2. So we're all clear.
  • That is late filed. So without objection, we're going to take up that late filed. James is right.
  • There was a late filed amendment bar code 4, 7, 8, 7, 6, 2, Without objection.
  • We're going to take up the late filed amendment.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 30th, 2026

Corrections and Public Institutions

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was a 2017 report that was filed that talked about boards and commissions that were no longer being
  • So, look at your bill, the title at the time of filing and the title now currently is relating to obsolete
  • the most recent case law, which would supersede prior case law, would be that the title at time of filing
  • most recent case law, which would supersede a prior case law, would be that the title to time of filing
  • Last year, Chairman Mayhew filed HB 802, which was heard and received unanimously in the Committee on
Summary: The committee first met in executive session with 12 members present and 4 absent, establishing quorum. Members considered Senate Bill 937, adopted a House committee substitute and one amendment, then voted the substitute do pass by a roll call of 12 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 present. The bill was then moved out of executive session. In open session, the committee heard Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 890 from Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman. The bill is a cleanup measure to remove obsolete boards, commissions, and panels from statute, based on long periods without appointments or because duties have been reassigned elsewhere. Coleman also described a workforce development reorganization and noted that some panels were removed at the request of state agencies. Members asked about whether any of the bodies were still meeting, the fiscal note, and whether adding or extending a committee such as the joint committee on child abuse and neglect would fit under the bill’s title; Coleman said the legal question was uncertain but that the bill was intended to address obsolete entities. No one testified in opposition or for information, and the hearing closed. The committee then heard House Bill 1829 from Representative Terry Violet, which would let municipalities that publish their codes online keep one physical copy instead of three. Violet and supporters said the change would save cities money and improve public access to ordinances. Members asked about how quickly ordinances appear online, whether there was any penalty for not maintaining three copies, and how the current system works; witnesses said online posting is typically fast and that the hard-copy requirement is outdated. The Missouri Municipal League testified in support, saying the bill would reduce unnecessary costs for municipalities. There was no opposition or informational testimony, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 23 Feb 3rd, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The corrected journal will be filed in the office of the Secretary. Mr. President.
  • The paperwork will be filed in the office of the Secretary, and we'll notify the governor of the Senate's
  • We'll file the paperwork and correspondence in the Secretary's office.
  • The correspondence will be filed in the office of the Secretary, and we will notify the governor of the
  • The paperwork will be filed in the office of the Secretary, and we'll notify the governor.
Summary: The Senate convened with 33 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the corrected journal, and welcomed several student and constituent visitors. The chamber then moved through committee reports and gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations for Salvador Cruz as director of the Department of Finance, Clayton Steele to the Board of Environmental Quality, Carl Ray and Kenneth Long to the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, and Alan Kavanaugh to the Commission of Pardons and Parole for two terms. In each case, senators spoke in support of the nominees’ qualifications and public service, and the committee reports were adopted by voice vote. The Senate also received House Bills 493 and 514 for referral, and introduced Senate Bills 1248 through 1251, which were referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee. The main piece of legislation considered on the floor was Senate Bill 1221, which clarifies the Percy retirement work-limit exemption by replacing “irrigation district” with “irrigation or drainage entity” so the exception applies consistently to eligible water-related organizations. Supporters said the change would help retain experienced retired workers and avoid confusion in administering the rule. The bill passed the Senate by a 33-0 vote, with two senators absent, and was transmitted to the House. During miscellaneous business, senators made announcements about a church service, an Idaho Realtors reception, a Kratom presentation for majority members, and a Bible study. The Senate also recognized additional guests in the gallery before adjourning until the next day.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session, Day 2 (1-7-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • File the appropriate paperwork. >> Without objection, so ordered.
  • Have the proper paperwork filed the same without objection. >> So ordered.
  • I have the proper paperwork. >> File the same without objection.
  • </c><00:10:19.200><c> So</c> &gt;&gt; File the same without objection.
  • So &gt;&gt; File the same without objection. So ordered.
Keywords: 958, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • File item 4, SB 387, Rubio, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • File item 5, SB 517, Nilo, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
  • File item 5, SB 517, Nilo, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
  • File item 6, SB 602, Cortese, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
  • And file item 7, SB 773, Ashby, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Berman?
Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several bills, including SB 788 by Senator Niello, which clarified that CPAs and CPA firms, including employees and out-of-state CPAs authorized to practice in California, are regulated by the California Board of Accountancy rather than subject to Tax Preparation Act registration requirements. Supporters said the bill would reduce duplicative regulation and confusion; there was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 351 by Senator Cabaldon, aimed at strengthening enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules as they relate to private equity and hedge fund involvement in medical and dental practices. The author and physician supporters argued that private equity can interfere with clinical decisions and patient care, while opposition from the American Investment Council said the bill could sweep in legitimate business practices and requested a narrow amendment. The bill passed to Judiciary. SB 312 by Senator Umberg was heard next and would require health certificates for imported dogs sold in California to be submitted to CDFA and made publicly available, with supporters describing it as a transparency and consumer protection measure to combat puppy mills and misleading online sales. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Agriculture. The committee also approved a consent calendar containing SB 291, SB 387, SB 517, SB 602, and SB 773, all moving to their respective committees. The meeting ended after additional roll calls and adjournment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes capital investment general obligation bonding bill, HF 18 6/9/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 18. The clerk will report the bill.
  • House File 18, an act relating to capital investments. Capital investments.
  • House File 18 as amended. Third reading. Discussion to the bill.
  • </c><00:04:25.680><c> Third</c> House file number 18 as amended.
  • Third House file number 18 as amended.
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 25th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee substitute is substantially different than the filed bill, um, in many really good ways
  • You, your bill is going to provide an opportunity for us to file lawsuits, right? Madam, uh, Ms.
  • , can you reach, I'm sorry, I just, one of the things that your bill is going to do is allow us to file
  • Which I don't file a lot of those bills, Miss T, uh.
  • I filed that bill thinking, well, every woman's gonna, if she's got all these costs, she should be able
Bills: HB 229 , HB 3990 , HB 5082 , HB 5510
Committee: House State Affairs
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 12 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Resolutions filed by Representative Ayers of Quincy, Representative Mariano of Quincy, and Representative
  • Finn on his decades of work to end homelessness in the Commonwealth; and resolutions filed by Representative
  • The temporary Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed this day by Speaker Mariano of
  • The order filed this day by Speaker Mariano of Quincy that the precept be issued by the Speaker under
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House took up several routine matters reported by the temporary Committee on Rules. Members adopted resolutions congratulating Joseph G. Finn for his work to end homelessness in Massachusetts and recognizing February 3 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also adopted an order setting Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacant 6th Essex District House seat. All of these items were handled by suspension of the rules and adopted without recorded opposition. The House then briefly recognized Governor’s Councillor Nora Dolan and her brother, Thomas Dolan, who was visiting the chamber. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and scheduled its next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., with a formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. Democratic members were notified of a caucus at noon in Room A1.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Jun 4th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • If there's no objection, we will file those reports. Thank you, Mr. Willington.
  • If there's no objection, we will file those reports.
  • Seeing none, we will file. Seeing none, we will file it.
Keywords: 1204, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 1

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
  • The chief clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading.
  • First reading of House Files 3331 through 3336. First reading, House Files 3331 through 3336.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We, the undersigned conferees for House File Number 2130, report that we've agreed upon the items in
  • We, the undersigned conferees for House File Number 2130, report that we've agreed upon the items in
  • Craft moved that the report of the conference committee on House File 2130 be adopted and that the bill
  • House File Number 2130 as amended by conference. Third reading. Representative Craft.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Funding (04/14/2026)

Education Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> whether we're talking about the filings whether we're talking about the filings that<00:37:20.079
  • or submission requirement has filing or submission requirement has been<00:38:13.760><c> met.
  • </c><01:47:05.520><c> their</c> even if they have properly filed their even if they have properly filed
  • </c><02:01:14.880><c> Did</c> process, like did they file on time?
  • Did process, like did they file on time?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We don't, it's not on a tax filing. They don't say, 'I've got a tax filing.
  • We can't tie, you know, the payment to the, you know, when they file a return.
  • So, uh, I'll just or a complete filing.
  • How much didn't get paid because they took advantage of the delayed filing payment?
  • You still had the federal filing deadline.
Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the July minutes, and recognized Jennifer Hayes of the Department of State Budget Director for her retirement and long service. Secretary Hicks then presented a review of fiscal year 2025 closeout for the general fund and road fund, explaining that the general fund ended with a $313 million surplus and the road fund with a $61 million surplus. He attributed the general fund result to strong corporate income and LLC tax receipts, investment income, and lower-than-budgeted spending, while noting that individual income tax and sales tax underperformed estimates. He also described how the general fund surplus was allocated, with $62 million used for necessary government expenses and $251 million deposited into the budget reserve trust fund, which remained at historically strong levels. For the road fund, he said the surplus would be deposited into the Department of Highways construction account, and he highlighted record motor vehicle usage tax receipts despite lower motor fuels tax revenue due to a rate decline. Members asked questions about the pass-through entity tax, delayed filing deadlines, THC beverage sales, and income tax collection from undocumented workers. Hicks said the pass-through entity tax remains difficult to model because of timing issues and the first year’s unusual filing pattern, and that staff are still working with the Department of Revenue and other states to improve forecasting. He said the delayed filing deadline likely would not require a major restatement and that any related receipts would still be counted in fiscal 2026. On THC beverages, he said the issue would be considered in the next forecasting cycle. On the undocumented-worker question, he said withholding may capture some of the revenue but referred broader collection efforts to the Department of Revenue. The committee then shifted to an overview of the federal reconciliation act’s potential impact on the next biennial budget, with Hicks and Commissioner Lisa Dennis focusing on Medicaid and SNAP. Hicks said the Congressional Budget Office estimated roughly $900 billion in federal savings over 10 years, driven in part by work or community engagement requirements for the Medicaid expansion population and limits on state-directed payments. He emphasized that CMS still must issue regulations to define how the state-directed payment reductions will be calculated, making the exact fiscal impact uncertain. He referred members to a prior Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board presentation for more detail, and the discussion remained informational with no votes or formal actions taken on the federal changes.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (04/09/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> proceedings have been commenced or filed proceedings have been commenced or filed with<01:26:44.880
  • </c> fatal deaths that are being filed fatal deaths that are being filed electronically<03:39:42.880>
  • </c><03:41:26.000><c> of</c> allow for direct electronic filing of allow for direct electronic filing
  • electronic filing will occur via that electronic filing will occur via the<03:41:43.040><c> hospitals
  • </c> right now we are already filing right now we are already filing electronically.<03:42:53.920><c>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 146, which would remove the requirement that a medical examiner physically view a body before issuing a cremation certificate. The prime sponsor, Sen. Suprentice, and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jenny Duval explained that the bill would not change the death certificate process or the existing waiting period before cremation; it would only eliminate the in-person viewing step. They said the current review of death certificates already catches the vast majority of cases that should be reported to the medical examiner, and that the physical view changes outcomes in less than 1% of cremation cases. The witnesses emphasized that the bill is intended to improve efficiency and reduce delays for families and funeral homes, while freeing deputy medical examiners to focus on homicides, suicides, accidents, and unexpected natural deaths. Dr. Duval cited an example where review of a death certificate, not the body, uncovered a long-ago strangulation-related homicide, arguing that the key safeguard is review of records and cause of death, not the physical view. She also said the change would save travel time and some costs for the department. Committee members asked about how death certificates list primary and contributing causes of death, whether the low percentage of findings means the current process has a deterrent effect, why cremation is treated differently from burial, and whether identification concerns are adequately addressed. The sponsors responded that identification is handled earlier by hospitals, families, and funeral directors, and that any questionable identification would already fall under medical examiner jurisdiction. They also said the bill would not alter the two-day cremation delay or other existing safeguards. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 21st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • What data drove you to file this bill that repayment on a loan, because it's been converted now?
  • What motivated you to file this bill?
  • a foul suit or file a complaint, and they toss it out.
  • You're telling me that the prosecution does not decide when charges are filed?
  • They could file a motion and say, we don't want that judge.
Summary: The House opened with a prayer, pledge, quorum call, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Junior League Day, Renewable Energy Day, Wholesalers Day, and Sin Law Day. Members also introduced and adopted a number of commemorative resolutions, including condolences, recognitions of schools and community figures, and resolutions related to LSU, ALS Awareness Month, and local festivals. Several Senate and House measures were referred or laid over, and the chamber announced upcoming scheduling changes for House and Senate bills. The most extensive debate centered on House Bill 385, which would require certain TOPS scholarship recipients to repay one semester of aid if they fail to meet academic requirements, subject to listed exemptions and an option to avoid repayment by entering certain high-demand career and technical programs. Opponents questioned the bill’s impact on students, its possible constitutional issues, administrative costs, lack of a fiscal note and implementation details, and whether it would worsen brain drain or convert a merit scholarship into a loan. The motion to recommit the bill to Appropriations failed 34-16, but after continued questioning and criticism, the author later moved to return the bill to the calendar, and that was agreed to. The House then passed House Bill 55, which restricts public disclosure of juror information, after adopting an amendment clarifying that juror interviews are still allowed if jurors choose to participate. The chamber also passed House Bill 394 extending the conditional parole programming period from nine months to 24 months, House Bill 396 making autopsy photographs admissible in criminal proceedings, House Bill 406 directing the Department of Education to study whether it should supervise interscholastic high school athletics, House Bill 622 aligning state criminal history record handling with federal requirements, and House Bill 676 creating the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or body brokering, with amendments clarifying lawful marketing arrangements. House Bill 1030, concerning reimbursement for non-emergency medical transportation for certain mental health-related services, was taken up with amendments and then temporarily returned to the calendar.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 02/25/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first one we're going to take is Senator Westlin's Senate File 1851.
  • I am happy to be here to present Senate File 1851.
  • </c> be here to present Senate file be here to present Senate file 1851<00:01:35.399><c> um</c><00:01
  • Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of Senate File 1851 today.
  • Thanks for hearing Senate File 1259, and thank you, members.
Committee: Senate Elections
Keywords: 1187, senate, all