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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Jan 21, 2025, 10:00AM HST - State of the State Address
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Josh Green; Michael Luke, husband of Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke; former Governor John Waiheʻe and
- Former Governor John Waiheʻe and Mrs.
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And Beijing is not afraid to use hard power. China's Coast Guard harasses Philippine forces.
- We have got to get China out of our power grid, our ports, and our ports. personal lives, Mr.
- Most people are not aware that they're in our power grid.
- I appreciate the importance of soft power, which is what your question gets to as well.
- Soft power is only effective to the extent we have hard power underlying that.
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
Summary:
The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Local Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Section five, I have some questions because that concerns the power.
- Because that concerns the power to arrest.
- How important is the power of arrest for it to stay in this bill?
- If they go to a post-certified academy, then they will have the power to arrest.
- So everyone that's APOST certified will have a license to arrest and have arrest power.
Bills:
SB287
Committee:
House Local Legislation
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 15, February 26, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Merciful Father in heaven, you hold in your hand all the power and wisdom of man.
- ask you to give health and prosperity to all your servants in authority, President Donald Trump, Governor
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And as Attorney General Ellison mentioned, we are also asking for subpoena power that county attorneys
- </c><01:42:24.480><c> It's</c><01:42:24.719><c> our</c> the governor can just spend.
- It's our the governor can just spend.
- It's not only the governor uh issues.
- It's not only the governor uh that<01:43:22.480><c> is</c><01:43:22.639><c> going</c><01:43:22.800><c
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- that is why when we submitted our annual report in September of 2024 to the legislature and the governor
- next report to the legislature on the LSLR program will be submitted to the legislature and the governor
- </c><00:48:38.319><c> Dayton</c><00:48:38.920><c> vetoed</c><00:48:39.920><c> the</c> um when Governor
- Dayton vetoed the um when Governor Dayton vetoed the state's state's state's um<00:48:42.640><c> uh<
- And we know that the power of people is what creates vitality in a community.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We heard from the AG's office how powerful a tool shame is in this unfortunate industry.
- And Representative Lee, since you do not speak for the administration or the governor, I don't know if
- On January 3rd, the governor had removed that from the Department of Commerce and moved that over to
- And Representative Lee, since you do not speak for the administration or the governor, I don't know if
- 00:36:32.240><c> the</c> speak for the administration or the speak for the administration or the governor
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 2 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Admit, Your Excellency, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Constitutional Officers, and the Councillors-elect
- Admit Her Excellency, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Constitutional Officers that are here
- The Chair would like to recognize the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Thank you. Good morning.
- Thanks, Governor. Good morning, everyone, and thank you very much, Governor.
- We'll now escort Her Excellency, the Governor, Her Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, the several councillors
Summary:
The House and then a joint convention of the House and Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, brief recesses, and procedural motions. The Senate transmitted an order to appoint a joint committee to canvass the votes for Executive Councillors, and the order was adopted. The House appointed Mr. Stanley of Waltham, Ms. Howard of Lowell, and Mr. Vieira of Falmouth to that committee.
In the joint session, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the members and praised the work of the Governor’s Councillors in reviewing judicial nominations and helping ensure access to justice. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s communication was read, transmitting the certified returns of the November 5, 2024 election for councillors. The councillors-elect were then sworn in, with instructions to sign and return their oath paperwork before leaving.
After the joint convention adjourned, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. It also adopted a special adjournment in memory of former President Jimmy Carter, noting his service in the Georgia legislature, as governor, and as the 39th President of the United States. The House then adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. any efficiency you may not get the transmit power you need so that's that's an example of
- It really could and I think AI has tremendous power and we need to marshal it for being able to use the
- Perl, do you think CBRS is a panacea or do we also need full power spectrum?
- We need we need full power spectrum as well.
- Now as you know, the Spectrum Pipeline Act that I've authored requires a pipeline of full power, not
Keywords:
spectrum policy, FCC auction authority, national security, innovation, technology development, 9-1-1 modernization, adaptive technologies, China competition
Summary:
The meeting centered on the critical examination of spectrum policy and its implications for innovation and national security. The committee discussed the lapse of the FCC's spectrum auction authority, which has been in effect since March 2023, emphasizing the urgency of restoring this authority to maintain U.S. technological leadership against competitors like China. Witnesses provided testimony regarding the need for adaptive and reconfigurable spectrum technologies to enhance communication capabilities for both civilian and military applications. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of modernizing 9-1-1 systems and ensuring robust emergency communication frameworks leveraging new spectrum innovations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transparent Artificial Intelligence Governance Alliance 12/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- agencies and the coming integration of AI capabilities into the tools that the state already uses to power
- in progress. >> As I said, what that means per technology tool is that it's AI-enabled or it's AI-powered
- So it's a very deliberate response to what we really saw as the coming power of AI and to seek to embrace
- </c><00:02:30.879><c> service</c> state already uses uh to power service state already uses uh to power
- of AI um and to seek to coming power of AI um and to seek to embrace<00:04:20.880><c> the</c><00:04:
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So which way do you want to have it, Governor?
- The governor, what did he try if he gets that? It's just wealth redistribution.
- The governor mentioned today was told by this, 10 years ago of that million dollar threshold, the governor
- The governor, what did he try if he gets that? It's just wealth redistribution.
- The governor properly highlights that they need attention.
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability on the second day of the 60-day legislative session, reacting to Governor Ferguson’s State of the State address and outlining their priorities. They said the top issue is affordability, and argued the governor and Democratic majority are responding with more taxes, regulation, and government spending rather than restraint. They criticized the prospect of a state income tax, calling it unconstitutional, politically unpopular, and likely to expand beyond high earners over time. They also said the state should avoid raiding the rainy day fund and instead look for savings through tighter budget management, reduced middle management, and a focus on core services.
The leaders also discussed public safety, immigration enforcement, child care oversight, transportation, housing, and the Climate Commitment Act. On immigration, they said law enforcement coordination is essential and criticized mixed messages from state leaders about federal enforcement and sheriffs. On child care, they said allegations of fraud in subsidy programs should be investigated through audits and oversight, and rejected the idea that looking for fraud is offensive to honest providers. They said there is some bipartisan agreement on using Climate Commitment Act revenue for the Working Families Tax Credit, transportation, and wildfire prevention, but argued the tax itself is regressive and should be redirected to better uses.
On the budget, Republicans said the current deficit will not be solved by a future income tax and that the state will likely need spending cuts or savings. They said there is some limited agreement with moderate Democrats against further tax increases and against using the rainy day fund as a first step. On housing and transportation, they said the real solutions are permitting reform, changes to the Growth Management Act and energy code, and more stable transportation funding, rather than more state spending on affordable housing or piecemeal fees. No votes were taken, and the event ended as a press availability with questions from reporters.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- safety shutoff when the power is out, as long as conditions are otherwise safe.
- The second would be shelf-stable meals so students could eat during the power shutoff.
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Committee:
Senate Education
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/15/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #1
Transcript Highlights:
- What the governor asked for, I think we delivered, What the governor asked for, I think we delivered
- I think this is an incredible offer to the governor to get on board and sign this bill and solve this
- Madam Webb, Chairman Livingston, we saw back in November the governor do an executive press release.
- And the governor has to sign it. Oh, you can't write this stuff off.
- “The governor put out in November because it’s a press release, it’s a direction, it’s a wish list.
Summary:
The caucus focused on HB 2153, a tax conformity bill that would align Arizona tax law with the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including retroactive provisions for tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bill excludes three federal provisions: the additional $6,000 senior deduction, the higher SALT deduction, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. It also adds several Arizona-specific changes, including a $6,000 deduction for certain retirement distributions for taxpayers 65 and older, a $6,000 deduction for Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent tax credit from $100 to $125, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC estimated a negative fiscal impact of $441.3 million in the first year, declining over the next two years.
Chairman Livingston argued the bill was needed immediately because the Department of Revenue had already issued tentative forms assuming full conformity, creating confusion for taxpayers and businesses. He said the governor’s earlier direction and the department’s forms were not coordinated with the legislature’s approach, and warned taxpayers and businesses not to file until the issue was resolved. He also said the bill would help small businesses by preventing mismatched state and federal rules, especially on deductions and vehicle expensing, and emphasized that many Arizona businesses would otherwise face two sets of books.
Members asked about the practical impact on small businesses and the department’s forms. Livingston and staff said Arizona has about 700,000 small businesses, most with 19 or fewer employees, and that the department’s forms largely reflected full conformity except for a worksheet tied to the governor’s requested changes. Staff explained the difference between “simple conformity” and “full conformity,” noting that some federal provisions occur “below the line” and require explicit state law. The committee also discussed the child care provisions as a new Arizona deduction and a separate increase in the child care credit. No vote was taken, and the meeting adjourned before floor session.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Do most guardians have medical power of attorney?
- Guardianship is a step beyond the power of attorney.
- So you draft a power of attorney and you give someone else...
- The guardianship is a step beyond the power of attorney.
- power of attorney would be extinguished.
Summary:
The Judiciary and Elections Committee approved the January 21, 2026 minutes and held SB 1208. It then heard SB 1211, which would allow victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence to seek a lifetime injunction against a convicted defendant. Supporters from victim advocacy organizations and a survivor described the bill as an important safety measure that would reduce repeated court appearances and trauma. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1211 a do pass recommendation.
The committee next considered SB 1239, which removes the statute of limitations for failing to register as a sex offender or providing false registration information. The sponsor said the bill closes a public-safety loophole and was requested by DPS, while opponents argued existing warrant procedures already address the issue and raised due process concerns. After discussion, the committee voted 4-3 to recommend SB 1239 do pass.
SB 1240 would exclude probationers convicted of dangerous crimes against children from the probation incentive payment formula. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said the change would keep those cases separate from probation performance incentives; defense attorneys warned it could discourage treatment and push more people into prison. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend SB 1240 do pass. The committee also heard and approved SB 1095, as amended, which bans gender transition procedures and referrals for minors and restricts public funding and facilities for such care; supporters called it necessary child protection, while opponents said it was discriminatory. The committee then heard SB 1243 and SB 1244, both related to court-ordered mental health treatment. SB 1243 adds notice to guardians and lets them seek continued treatment, while SB 1244 creates a continuing court-ordered treatment process after repeated annual reviews. Supporters, including family members of seriously mentally ill patients, said the bills would close gaps and prevent dangerous lapses in care; opponents raised due process concerns and warned about expanded involuntary treatment. Both bills received do pass recommendations, with SB 1243 passing 7-0 and SB 1244 passing after amendment and roll call vote.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- I guess for lack of a better analogy, it's somewhat akin to a power of attorney, where I extend power
- power of attorney revocation effective.
- </c><00:26:44.000><c> of</c> it's somewhat akin to a power of it's somewhat akin to a power of attorney
- </c><00:26:46.080><c> of</c> attorney where I extend power of attorney where I extend power of attorney
- </c><00:26:53.360><c> attorney</c> filed to make the power of attorney filed to make the power of attorney
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Joint House-Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
North Dakota Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, may I present Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinding and the escort committee.
- May I present Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinding and the escort committee.
- , to the podium and First Lady Kirstie Armstrong to a reserve seat in the chamber, and that Governor
- So, Lieutenant Governor Strindon, I want to have to come back here.
- So, Lieutenant Governor Strindon, justices of the North Dakota Supreme Court, Mr.
Summary:
The House convened in joint session for the special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly, with introductions of visiting officials and a moment of silence for former Governor Alan Olson. The chamber then escorted Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strind and Governor Kelly Armstrong, along with First Lady Kirstie Armstrong, to the rostrum. The governor’s remarks were ordered printed in the journal.
Governor Armstrong addressed the special session’s single purpose: considering North Dakota’s $199 million first-year federal award under the rural health transformation program. He thanked legislators, HHS, tribal partners, providers, and community leaders for their work on the state’s CMS application, and said four bills helped improve the application score: requiring the presidential fitness test in PE courses, adding nutrition education to physicians’ continuing education, joining the physician assistant licensure compact, and expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice. He said he looked forward to signing those bills and the accompanying appropriation measure.
The governor described the rural health plan as focused on four pillars: promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles, stabilizing the rural health workforce, expanding access through telehealth and mobile services, and using technology and data to improve care. He emphasized that the plan would avoid new buildings and unsustainable programs, and instead use federal funds for lasting, scalable reforms. He said the state could receive at least $500 million over five years, possibly more, and urged quick authorization and appropriation so the funding could be deployed responsibly.
After the governor and lieutenant governor were escorted out, the joint session was dissolved. The House then returned to regular business, announced committee meetings, excused absent members, and adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Help us claim our power, people power for the planet.
- The people, help us claim our power, people power for the planet.
- Whereas language is a powerful tool to express, uphold, and transmit one's cultural values and reflect
- They are a strong advocate for queer rights and believe in the power of love overcoming the forces of
- They are a strong advocate for queer rights and believe in the power of love overcoming the forces of
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments.
The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs.
SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/2/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- This would be a motion to bring to the floor to supplement the power-sharing agreement signed on February
- This would be a motion to bring to the floor to supplement the power-sharing agreement signed on February
- brought to the floor to<00:09:04.079><c> supplement</c><00:09:04.519><c> the</c><00:09:04.640><c> power
- </c><00:09:04.880><c> sharing</c> to supplement the power sharing to supplement the power sharing agreement
- </c><00:12:23.240><c> sharing</c> up with the original Power sharing up with the original Power sharing
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And so Governor DeSantis has remained steadfast.
- I was originally appointed by Governor Scott in 2014 and reappointed by the governor and subsequently
- by Governor DeSantis as well.
- I was originally appointed by Governor Scott in 2014 and reappointed by the governor and subsequently
- by Governor DeSantis as well.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office and the Commissioner of Education on the proposed higher education budget. The presentation highlighted a $117.4 billion overall state budget, with education at $32.5 billion and higher education receiving a modest overall increase. Key items included no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents, major financial aid funding such as Bright Futures, Benacquisto, EASE, Open Door, and first responder scholarships, as well as workforce investments including apprenticeship programs, career and technical education, nursing pipeline funding, and performance-based funding for colleges and universities.
Committee members asked questions about the proposed expansion of the Guardian program at state colleges and the $100 million university recruitment and retention fund. Officials said the Guardian funding would give colleges flexibility to use trained personnel for campus safety, sometimes alongside or in place of campus police or private security. The Chancellor explained that the recruitment and retention money would be distributed to universities with no specific directives beyond using it for faculty recruitment and retention, emphasizing Florida’s favorable demographics and the opportunity to attract faculty from states facing enrollment declines.
The committee then heard testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees at state colleges and universities, including Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, and St. Johns River State College. Each described their backgrounds and stressed themes of affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and technical programs, dual enrollment, and local community needs. Several cited strong nursing licensure pass rates and college outcomes. After hearing all appointees, the committee voted unanimously to confirm the full block of nominees, and the confirmations were reported favorably before the meeting adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Under Section 1, it talks about powers and duties.
- The powers and duties to the director still go through a process of a public hearing.
- Really, the power and authority comes as applications are made through design standards.
- And so I just cannot support this kind of overreach of legislative power or state power over the cities
- or state power over the cities and communities.
Committee:
House Local Government