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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety Committee and Toxic Materials Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Hello, Keeley Morris on behalf of Orange County Water District, in respectful opposition.
- Cam Bestek, on behalf of the Northern California Water Association, in respectful opposition.
- Brandon, representing Bay Area Council, in respectful opposition. Thank you. Thank you, everyone.
- Marjorie Lee, on behalf of the California League of Food Producers, in respectful opposition.
- Dan Seaman, on behalf of the Natural Products Association, and respectful opposition. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard SB 404 on metal shredding facilities, SB 601 on water quality protections after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision, SB 682 on phasing out PFOS in certain consumer products, and later SB 646 on prenatal vitamins and toxic metal contamination. SB 561 had been pulled from the hearing. In each of the measures, the authors and supporters emphasized environmental and public health protections, while opponents raised concerns about overregulation, implementation, and unintended economic impacts. The committee also spent time on the policy details of each bill, including how smaller operators would be treated under SB 404, how “nexus waters” would be defined under SB 601, and whether alternatives and testing standards were adequate under SB 682 and SB 646.
For SB 404, Senator Caballero said the bill would create a permitting and enforcement framework for metal shredding facilities, with operational standards for fire prevention, stormwater, and releases of shredder residue, while supporters argued it would bring needed certainty to a critical recycling industry. Opponents, including small recyclers and community/environmental advocates, said the bill was either too broad or not strong enough, with some warning it would burden smaller facilities and others arguing it would fail to protect overburdened communities. The committee approved SB 404 on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with recorded support from the chair and some members and opposition from others.
SB 601 sought to restore state-level protections for waters that lost federal Clean Water Act coverage after Sackett, using a “nexus waters” framework and revised enforcement provisions after amendments removed the private right of action. Supporters said California needed to preserve protections for seasonal streams and wetlands and avoid backsliding, while opponents from business, agriculture, water districts, and local governments argued the definition remained too broad and could create uncertainty, costs, and unintended consequences. The committee also approved SB 601 on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, again with split votes.
SB 682, which the committee also advanced, would phase out intentionally added PFOS in six product categories, including cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, ski wax, food packaging, and juvenile products, with an amendment delaying cookware implementation until 2030. Supporters framed it as a source-control measure to reduce PFAS contamination and lower long-term water treatment costs, while manufacturers and cookware interests argued the bill was overbroad, lacked workable testing standards, and could push consumers and businesses toward uncertain alternatives. The committee chair recommended an aye vote, and the measure passed to Appropriations. SB 646 was then introduced on prenatal vitamins, with supporters saying it would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, while the opposition said disclosure must be handled carefully so as not to confuse consumers or undermine confidence in prenatal supplements.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will always respect members, the audience, and all the folks that are part of this representative
- In respect to the other parties that are here to testify after this, if you're... Mr.
- In total, nearly 500 individuals or organizations attended these respective meetings.
- Also understanding the significance of these respective objects is very powerful storytelling within
- We host, at our event center, opportunities for educators to come to our respective location.
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So they ranked uh 32nd and<00:18:13.120><c> 50th</c><00:18:14.000><c> respectively.
- </c> and 50th respectively. and 50th respectively.
- So Minnesota remains strong in many respects, but we're not growing fast enough to sustain and build
- So Minnesota remains strong in many respects, but we're not growing fast enough to sustain and build
- I think is what our plan is, just out of respect for our time with a few minutes left.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- After the committee meeting, both caucuses will caucus in their respective chambers.
- After the Committee meeting, both caucuses will caucus in their respective chambers.
- We're fighting for people who, in many respects, have no one else to fight for them except us.
- Similarly, with respect to the folks at our hotel the last couple of days or back when we come back here
- We respect that ruling. The motion to recess is not subject to debate.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27.
On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations.
The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- darkly ironic that the Mass frameworks that we're referring to here aim to teach children, quote, respect
- for racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural differences and traditions, and, quote, respect for all
- H. 599 itself does not promote respect or inclusivity, and it does not honor families' deeply held beliefs
- Thank you, respected legislators.
- Respected legislators, thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of S. 371 / H. 655.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with the largest portions focused on the Healthy Youth Act (S.340/H.656), comprehensive and inclusive curriculum bills (H.655/S.371 and related measures), climate literacy education (H.560/S.391), computer science coursework (H.534/S.362), arts education funding and STEM-to-STEAM proposals (H.561 and H.4297), and a homeschooling reporting bill (H.518). Supporters of the Healthy Youth Act argued it would preserve local control while requiring medically accurate, age-appropriate, LGBTQ-inclusive sex education and regular updates to state health frameworks; opponents raised parental rights, age-appropriateness, and opt-out concerns, with some calling for fetal development content. Supporters of inclusive curriculum bills said they would improve representation, belonging, and civic understanding, while opponents argued they could undermine parental authority or promote ideological content. Climate, computer science, and arts advocates emphasized workforce readiness, student engagement, and the need for state support and funding to expand access and teacher training.
Testimony on the climate literacy bill described increasing climate impacts in Massachusetts and argued that interdisciplinary instruction would prepare students for science, policy, and green careers; witnesses said the bill was not a mandate but a support and funding measure. Computer science supporters said access remains uneven, especially for girls, students of color, and students with disabilities, and urged stronger statewide requirements and AI-related standards. Arts advocates backed both the STEM-to-STEAM bill and the Lowell Mason arts funding proposal, citing research on student achievement, attendance, creativity, and the economic importance of the arts sector. The homeschool bill was supported by a homeschool advocacy group as a modernization of reporting requirements.
The committee closed testimony on numerous bills where no one remained signed up or testimony had concluded, including several education, curriculum, and commission proposals. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. At the end of the session, the committee closed out the remaining testimony and adjourned after a motion and second.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, with respect to my good friend who leads the Committee on Ways and Means and the Chair and
- With respect to my good friend who leads the Committee on Ways and Means and the Chair and the Clerk,
- And the ruling of the Chair, in my humble opinion, and with all due respect, is inappropriate. Mr.
- I appreciate his respectful conversations.
- And in that respect, there are seeds.
Summary:
The Senate met on the FY27 budget and began with several ceremonial introductions and brief amendment withdrawals. Senator Collins withdrew amendments related to restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay. The chamber then ruled a package of tax-related amendments offered by Senator Tarr out of order on constitutional grounds, finding they would create money-bill provisions that must originate in the House; the Senate upheld that ruling by a vote of 35-4. Senator Tarr later offered amendments on a gas tax suspension and related tax relief themes, but those were not adopted.
The Senate considered and rejected several other amendments, including proposals on commemorating Commonwealth history, naming a bridge, repeat offenders, and no-cost calls. One amendment by Senator Fattman to extend domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, with 39 votes in favor and none opposed. The chamber also adopted an amendment creating a special commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after extended debate about inequities in municipal aid and local budget pressures. Members from across the chamber supported the commission, while some emphasized that adequacy of funding, not just redistribution, remains a concern.
The Senate then took up Chapter 90, passing the municipal roads and bridges bill to be engrossed. It also adopted a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, then adopted the Ways and Means budget amendment as amended and ordered the underlying FY27 appropriations bill to a third reading. After lengthy closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and the Senate President praising the budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted 40-0 to pass the FY27 budget bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Intellectual Freedom Protection Act created, HF3101 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- his students and treats them respects his students and treats them all<00:04:17.680><c> equally.
- And in respect to time, I'm going to keep my remarks very short because I want my colleague to be able
- And in<00:05:31.360><c> respect</c><00:05:31.640><c> to</c><00:05:31.720><c> time,</c><00:05:31.960><
- to time, I'm going to keep my in respect to time, I'm going to keep my remarks<00:05:32.880><c> very
- In respect to time, I'm going to keep my remarks very short because I want my colleague to be able to
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and affirm that every member of our society can achieve their full potential while receiving the respect
- highlight that the sacrifice of the Afghan people abroad and even locally ...is one to honor and respect
- close friend, he treated everyone, although he could be a bit gruff, but he treated everyone with respect
- But John treated everyone with respect. And Ross Johnson was a close, close friend of his.
- And so today, I rise with deep love and respect for John Burden. And here's the thing.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, welcomed former legislative leaders and members to the floor, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The session then focused on several ceremonial resolutions and a lengthy adjourn-in-memory tribute to former Senate President Pro Tem John Burton. Members repeatedly described Burton as a forceful, unvarnished advocate for foster youth, the poor, and other vulnerable Californians, while also sharing personal stories about his humor, bluntness, and bipartisan relationships. The Senate also announced upcoming committee hearings and birthday recognitions for several members and former Speaker Willie Brown.
Three resolutions were taken up and adopted unanimously or near-unanimously. SCR 133, by Senator Grayson, recognized California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Day; Grayson spoke about the dignity, autonomy, and contributions of people with Down syndrome, and introduced guests from the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area and several families. SCR 134, by Senator Wahab, recognized Nowruz and the Afghan American community; Wahab and Senator Caballero highlighted the holiday’s themes of renewal and the contributions of Persian and Afghan Americans, and members received baklava gift boxes. SCR 139, also by Senator Wahab, recognized Afghan American Heritage Month; Wahab and Senator Grove emphasized Afghan Americans’ history, resilience, and service, and Wahab introduced leaders from the Afghan Coalition and other community advocates. Each resolution was adopted by roll call vote.
The remainder of the session was devoted to memorial remarks for John Burton, with speeches from the President Pro Tem, minority leader, and many senators recalling his work on foster youth, public service, and California politics. Members also suspended and later reinstated Mason’s Manual rules to allow direct quotations during the tribute. The Senate concluded by expressing condolences to Burton’s family and colleagues, inviting members to a reception, and announcing that the chamber would reconvene later in the week for the formal adjourn-in-memory motion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and affirm that every member of our society can achieve their full potential while receiving the respect
- will highlight that the sacrifice of the Afghan people abroad and even locally is one to honor and respect
- close friend, he treated everyone, although he could be a bit gruff, but he treated everyone with respect
- But John treated everyone with respect. And Ross Johnson was a close, close friend of his.
- And so today, I rise with deep love and respect for John Burden. And here's the thing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As a statesman, you taught me how to approach this job with respect and mutual adoration.
- Needless to say, we've had difficult moments and we've been tried, and yet in the end, respected each
- Needless to say, we've had difficult moments and we've been tried, and yet in the end, respected each
- other. and And yet, in the end, respected each other.
- We hope that our token of appreciation, you'll know that that comes with great respect and thanks from
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- We're here today in respectful opposition to AB 1642 by Assembly Member Herbedian, based on the March
- We're here today in respectful opposition to 1642 by Assembly Member Herbedian based on the March 2nd
- Mark Seconded, on behalf of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, also in respectful
- And with all due respect to my friends, there isn't a single... ...confusion about what this bill does
- And with all due respect to my friends, there isn't a single, confusion about what this bill does and
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- He noted that if exercised with basic respect for the life, freedom, and dignity of persons, political
- He noted that if exercised with basic<00:03:42.400><c> respect</c><00:03:43.360><c> for</c><00:03:43.599
- c> the</c><00:03:43.840><c> life,</c><00:03:44.480><c> freedom</c><00:03:44.879><c> and</c> basic respect
- for the life, freedom and basic respect for the life, freedom and dignity<00:03:45.599><c> of</c><00
- </c> in greater unity while respecting in greater unity while respecting legitimate legitimate legitimate
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 16, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- With respect to the missing And not just to the land itself.
- With respect to the missing middle exemption, the bill repeals the opt-out provision for local governments
- But with respect to the RV amendment, and Representative Rizzo went through some things, members, I can
- This has been a pleasure to serve with each of you in the way you have respected each other and your
- It's been a pleasure to serve with each of you in the way you have respected each other, respected the
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee met on April 16, 2025, with one agenda item: PCB WMC-2502, the committee’s tax package. Chair Duggan presented the bill as a broad tax measure covering sales tax, tourist development taxes, ad valorem/VAB procedures, affordable housing property tax changes, tangible personal property, special assessments, fuel taxes, communication services taxes, corporate income tax updates, pari-mutuel/card room taxes, local incentives, and a redistribution of horse industry trust fund money. He also noted emergency rulemaking authority for the Department of Revenue and estimated a recurring state impact of $34.6 million in FY 2025-26.
Members questioned several provisions, including the aviation fuel tax repeal, the delay of the natural gas fuel tax, the extension of the local communication services tax freeze, the charitable trust corporate income tax clarification, the reduction in card room taxes, and the affordable housing changes tied to the Live Local Act. Public testimony included support from airlines, UPS, child care management, and others, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association opposed the lifeguard/TDT change, the Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities opposed the missing-middle exemption changes, and local government representatives raised concerns about revenue impacts and the loss of local opt-out authority. The committee also adopted Amendment 1 by Representative Rizzo, which limits certain special assessments on RV parks when based on square footage.
During debate, members split on some provisions but generally supported the package, with comments focused on aviation competitiveness, preschool assessment relief, lifeguard funding, affordable housing, and the horse industry funding shift. Representative Duggan closed by emphasizing that the bill was only the beginning of the process and would continue through conference and floor consideration. The committee then voted 16-1 to report PCB WMC-2502 favorably, with Representative Alvarez voting no.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine bipartisan legislative frameworks for digital assets. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- Thompson, who are respectively chairs of financial services and agriculture. to clearly draw the line
- Cohen is a learned lawyer and an expert with respect to differentiating between a security and a commodity
- It's very murky with respect to stable coins.
- Senator, with respect to the meme coin market, I think facts are important here.
- And solves for the unique risks in the system, especially respect to custody.
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Keywords:
Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Legislation, Bipartisan, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Framework, Financial Innovation, Testimony
Summary:
The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- In respect to the amendment, there was a minor change to it.
- </c><01:08:39.880><c> This</c> bodies are entitled to respect. This bodies are entitled to respect.
- It's a respectful, environmentally friendly option for those who have passed.
- It's a respectful, environmentally friendly option for those who have passed.
- 44.000><c> our</c><01:13:44.080><c> constituents</c> respect the rights of our constituents respect the
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So there's a reason the process is in place, and that we all are respectful of members, not just our
- So there's a reason the process is in place, and that we all are respectful of members, not just our
- So there's a reason the process is in place, and that we all are respectful of members, not just our
- So there's a reason the process is in place, and that we all are respectful of members, not just our
- </c><00:43:02.839><c> of</c> carefully and we all respectful of carefully and we all respectful of members
Committee:
Senate Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Several petitions come from the House under the suspension of Joint Rule 12 and are referred to their respective
- The petitions will be referred to their respective committees.
- The petitions will be referred to their respective committees.
- She also enjoyed a career in medical billing, earning the respect and affection of local doctors and
Summary:
The Senate took up several bills on final passage and third reading, including measures on retirement benefits for a former Attleboro firefighter, maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, expanding a board of health from three to five members, and amendments to the Middleton charter. These bills were passed to be enacted. The Senate also adopted a series of congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Jack Goodwin, Charles Goodman, Liam LaCroix, Milo James Angel Burke, Harrison Aver, and Keziah Jane Reed.
The chamber then advanced a number of local and special legislation items, including a bill allowing Somerset to prohibit water fluoridation, a Fairhaven charter bill amended on the floor, a Boston easements/land takings measure, a Lancaster bill dissolving its animal control commission, an Orange annual town meeting bill, and a Dedham-Westwood Water District creditable service bill. Several committee reports were taken up under suspension of the rules, including orders extending committee reporting deadlines for Labor and Workforce Development and Transportation, and sick leave bank bills for Greg Pinkerton and Stephanie Rivera were ordered to a third reading.
The Senate also considered a Ways and Means report on House No. 5316, a bill promoting rule of law, oversight, trust, and equal constitutional treatment, with a new text amendment based on Senate Document No. 3072. An order was adopted setting the bill for second reading on May 7, 2026, with amendment filing deadlines and procedures specified. The Senate adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Dorothy Bonfanti and then adjourned to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House honors the Minnesota Frost during 3/24/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- women's hockey team as Minnesota female sports teams that have captured championships in their respective
- have captured championships<00:01:24.920><c> in</c><00:01:25.079><c> their</c><00:01:25.320><c> respective
- </c> championships in their respective championships in their respective leagues<00:01:26.240><c> and
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I respect his intent to solve these problems, but here's what worries me: 1263 doesn't address the
- He also said he respects the process.
- If not, he said he would not go so far as to call the motion hostile, but he respects the process and
- But I do respect the process and I'll be voting no to send this to the 14th. Thank you, Senator.
- I certainly respect personal property rights, and so that's the dilemma here to find that sweet spot
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- With respect to public involvement, this was not negotiated, and the reason for that is these two rules
- So with respect to the stringency standard, Idaho Code 39-107D, DEQ has additional requirements if...
- With respect to the compliance and the stringency standard for the 39-107D, With respect to the compliance
- With respect to engineering and construction standards in this chapter, while EPA does not regulate these
- With respect to engineering and construction standards in this chapter, while EPA does not regulate these
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment