Video & Transcript Research : 'senate rules'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections | Senator Zach Duckworth May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, thank you for being here. >> Thanks for having me. >> Absolutely.
- When it comes to investment properties, the rules change a little bit because when folks are investing
- things, um you have another bill, Senate things, um you have another bill, Senate File<00:04:29.440
- No co-authors at all here in the Senate.
- And they passed And they passed unanimously in the Senate and in the House. That is wild.
Summary:
The discussion focused on two Minnesota Senate bills authored by the senator: Senate File 4168 and Senate File 4652. SF 4168 would give buyers of investment properties more flexibility in financing, including the ability to roll certain closing costs and lender fees into the loan, with the senator emphasizing that the measure is limited to investment properties and is not intended for primary residences. He stressed that the bill is meant to provide options, not force borrowers into any particular structure, and repeatedly distinguished it from predatory lending, saying it has nothing to do with fraudulent or abusive mortgage practices.
SF 4652 addresses fraud prevention at banks by allowing account holders to designate an additional contact person who can be notified if a bank suspects suspicious activity and cannot reach the account owner. The senator described it as a common-sense, no-cost, anti-fraud measure aimed at early detection and protecting both banks and customers. He said fraud is a widespread problem and that the bill would help institutions act quickly when something appears wrong.
The senator said both bills moved quickly because he wanted to get them heard and passed this session, and he noted that he was the sole author on each. He said the bills passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House. In broader comments, he credited bipartisan relationships and committee cooperation for helping the bills advance, and said the session showed House-Senate collaboration on practical legislation, with more political items being pushed toward compromise and further discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation | Senator Nick Frentz May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, I'm happy to have you here. >> Good to see you, Veronica.
- The Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row now.
- The Senate has funded a nuclear study.
- The energy omnibus bill passed off the floor in the Senate.
- House and Senate have to agree.
Summary:
The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response.
A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts.
The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATOR GIANARIS.
- , Senator Sepúlveda. >> The bill will be laid aside for the day. >> Calendar 796, Senate Print 626, Senator
- >> CALENDAR 1010, SENATE PRINT Calendar 1010, Senate Print 1100A, Senator May, an act to amend
- >> CALENDAR 1038, SENATE PRINT Calendar 1038, Senate Print 520, Senator Persaud, an act to amend
- >> CALENDAR 1095, 6758B SENATOR Calendar 1095, Senate Print 6758B, Senator Fernandez, an act to
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s journal and proceeded to a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early business included several motions to discharge Assembly bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, along with a few bills laid aside for the day. The chamber also recalled two bills from the Assembly, restored one bill to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration, and received amendments on two other bills without changing their calendar status.
The Senate then took up a large number of bills across topics including labor, energy, insurance, consumer protection, environmental conservation, health, banking, elections, public service, education, workers’ compensation, criminal justice, local government, and tax law. Most measures passed with broad support, though several drew recorded opposition. Notable debate included Senator Mayer’s explanation for a bill intended to prevent treatment-court participants, including veterans, from losing their driver’s licenses twice after completing diversion programs; Senator Ryan’s support for a bill expanding prosecutors’ ability to treat repeat sexual abuse as persistent abuse; and a sharp exchange on a bill repealing New York’s HIV/STI criminalization law, with Senators Borrello and Chan opposing it and Senator Salazar defending the repeal as necessary to reduce stigma and protect survivors.
The chamber also adopted and recognized several resolutions and guest presentations. Members welcomed the Tri-Valley Secondary School girls cross country champions, Miss America Cassie Donagan and Miss New York Teen Nadia Anwar, and the Hudson High School varsity boys basketball team. Later, the Senate took up a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month, with multiple senators speaking in support of greater awareness, reduced stigma, and improved care for pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers. At the end of the session, the sponsors opened the day’s resolutions for co-sponsorship, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, June 1 at 12 noon, with intervening days designated as legislative days.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be in order.
- Senator Trumbull, so I give you a break. Thank you for that. Senator Burgess. Senator Davis.
- We will miss also Senator Polsky. I know Senator DiCeglie will miss Senator Polsky as well.
- Have all senators voted? All senators voted.
- Senator Avila. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Pizzo. So at... Senator Avila.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, that's my... >> Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that the Senate suspend its rules
- . >> Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that Senate suspend its rules in... >> Senator from
- Chittenden Southeast has moved that Senate suspend its rules in order to message the actions just taken
- So, the Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that the rules be suspended and that our actions
- Senate suspended its rules in order to, okay, okay, okay, that the remarks of the Senator from Chittenden
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to bring up
- The question is: Shall the Senate suspend its rules in order to bring up H. 955 for immediate action?
- Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to take up H.
- Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that the Senate suspend rules in order to message the actions
- The Senate suspended the rules and messaged S. 313 to the governor forthwith. The question was put.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senator from Rutland has moved that our rules be suspended in order to take up the confirmation of
- The Senior Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that our rules be suspended in order to message
- Senior Senator from Chittenden Southeast. Mr. President, I move pursuant to joint rule... Mr.
- The Senior Senator from Chittenden Southeast has moved that, pursuant to the joint rule, all bills passed
- Senator from Chittenden Southeast moved that pursuant to our joint rule that all bills passed by both
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bass [member_23778]. Senator Carter [member_23784]. Senator Connick [member_2684].
- Senator Lambert [member_2693]. Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Lambert [member_2693].
- Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Mizell [member_2868]. Here. Senator Morris [member_23777].
- Senator Reese [member_23772]. Senator Wheat [member_2943]. Present.
- Senator Lambert is here as well. And Senator Lambert is here as well.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/28/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, Senator.
- Senator Perkins Coker, any thoughts? Um, I thank you very much.
- That amendment is to Senate Bill 564. We're making three changes. Yes.
- >> Senator<00:15:49.760>
Bradley >> Senator Bradley >> Senator Bradley >& - We've lost a senator. Um, but where are you?
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 564 reconvened to review a new amendment from Representative DuMont. The amendment cleaned up prior language, added a new section carving out wetland buffers and conservation areas for special exception or conditional use permit treatment, and included an effective-date delay. Senator Murphy noted that agreed-upon language was missing to prevent municipalities from imposing new building or lot-size restrictions before the bill’s effective date, and that language was restored using wording from amendment 2070.
The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, who explained that fire-code concerns centered on road access and dead-end roads, and suggested tying road-length limits to NFPA 1141 so the bill would reference an established standard while preserving existing state fire code provisions on water supply, road widths, slopes, and turnarounds. Members discussed refining the language to say road-length caps must comply with the state fire code and NFPA 1141. Representative Alexander also explained that section 3 would expand by-right treatment for certain subdivision buffers and reduce development costs, while section 4 would require at least conditional use or special exception review for wetland buffers and conservation areas rather than allowing a flat denial.
After a brief pause to resolve concerns, participants agreed to keep section 3 and section 4, with the understanding that the changes struck a balance between lowering housing-development costs and preserving local review and environmental protections. The committee then voted unanimously to support the agreement, seconded by Rainforth, and the chair said the revised amendment would be sent to OLS for final drafting.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- New rules will begin. Senate Bill 147, by Senator Prasad, and that’s by the Education Law.
- Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Dabo.
- Moved by Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham.
- And after Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Herald
- By Senator Dabba, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Dabble.
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of bills and chapter amendments, largely under the Education Law, Insurance Law, General Business Law, Social Services Law, Election Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and related statutes. The transcript reflects repeated motions and seconds, with members generally voting in favor and no recorded opposition on most items. Bills reported included measures sponsored by Senators Prasad, Martinez, Krueger, Serrano, CUNY, Gianaris, Harckham, Fernandez, and others, along with several technical amendments to prior laws and chapter acts.
Among the topics referenced were education-related changes, insurance and business regulation, veterans services, housing finance, election law, labor and civil rights matters, mental hygiene and health provisions, retirement and social security, property tax and state finance updates, and amendments to older chapters and laws. The meeting also included reports on bills affecting vehicle and traffic law, military law, environmental conservation, and local or municipal law provisions. The transcript is noisy and repetitive, but the overall pattern is that the committee advanced a broad slate of legislation.
No substantive testimony or debate is captured in the transcript beyond the motions, seconds, and the repeated statement that bills were reported, often “in favor” or “all in favor.” The session concluded with the remaining items being reported and “all pieces of business for today being adjourned.”
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to take up H. 211
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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-28 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I would move that the Senate suspend its rules in order to move H211, the data broker bill, to the
- The senator is still within the bounds of our rules.
- Senator from Chinen Central is moved that the Senate suspend its rules in...
- That the Senate suspend its rules in order to take up S. 193 for immediate consideration.
- The senator from Chittenden has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to message our actions
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to take H211
- At this time I move that the Senate suspend its rules move that the Senate suspend its rules and take
- Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules moved that the Senate suspend
- Uh, so I would ask the Senate to suspend its rules to bring up H. 639 for immediate action. >> Senator
- [clears throat] Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators Reyes. Senator Reyes: Present. Senator Blakespear: Present. Senator Choi: Here.
- Senator Troy: Here. Senator McNerney: Here. Thank you. We have a quorum.
- That's been moved by Senator McNerney. Please take the roll. Senators Reyes? Aye. Reyes, aye.
- Thank you, Senator McNerney. Would you please take the roll? Senators Reyes. Aye. Ray is aye.
- That motion has been made by Senator McNerney. Please take the roll. Senators Reyes: Aye.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1050 by Senator Ashby and Equity to Consumer Protection. Senator.
- Senate Bill 1373 by Senator Grove and act relating to criminal procedure. Senator. Senator.
- Senate Bill 1393 by Senator McGuire and an act relating to fish. Senator.
- Senate Bill 995 by Senator Perez and an act relating to public health. Senator.
- Senate Bill 1266 by Senator Stern and an act relating to crimes. Senator.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Archeleta, Senator Chao Bogh. Any additional questions or comments?
- Thank you so much, Senator Ochoa Bogh, for your comments.
- We have a motion by Senator Chao Bogh, and thank you.
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education is adjourned.
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education is adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks, Senator. Hello, Madam Chair, Senator Grove, staff. Thank you.
- Senator Menjivar, Chair Menjivar, Senator Rove, and I also want to do a shout-out for Senator Padilla
- Senator Menjavar, Chair Menjavar, Senator Rove, and I also want to do a shout out for Senator Padilla
- Thank you, Senator Menjivar and Senator Grove.
- Moved by Senator Grove, please call the roll. Senators Menjivar, aye. Grove, aye.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Richardson. Present. Senator Durazo. Here. Senator Ciardo.
- Thank you, Senator. The staff recommendations have been moved by Senator Durazo.
- The Senate will continue working with the Assembly and the administration to improve The Senate will
- Thank you, Senator Tarasso. Senator Seyarto.
- Thank you, Senator Seyarto.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hattato. Here. Senator Nilo. Here. Senator Cabaldon. Here. And Senator Smallwood Quavis.
- Senator Hattato. Here. Senator Nilo. Here. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Hattado. Here. Senator Nilo.
- The call the items, Senator Hurtado? Aye. Senator Hurtado, aye. Senator Nilo? Aye.
- Senator Nilo, aye. Senator Cabaldon? Aye. Senator Cabaldon, aye. Senator Smallwood-Quavis? Aye.
- Senator Hurtado? Aye. Senator Hurtado, aye. Senator Nilo? Not voting. Senator Cabaldon, aye.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kolkhorst. Here. Senator Perry. Senator Hall. Here. Senator Miles. Senator Hughes.
- Senator Blanco. Senator Sparks. Senator Cook. A quorum is established.
- I want to recognize Senator Hughes and Senator Miles is being present. Senator Vice Chair Perry.
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Senator Cook.
- I'm going to go to Senator Miles, who's patiently waited, Senator Cook, and then back to Senator Hall