Video & Transcript Research : 'senate rules'
Page 43 of 500
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 13, 2026 May 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Summary:
The transcript contains only repeated expressions of thanks and does not include any legislative discussion, bill references, testimony, motions, votes, or other committee or floor actions.
No substantive meeting content is present in the provided text, so there are no topics or positions to summarize.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 578 (05/27/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate off the Senate both both are the Senate off the Senate version<00:19:09.919>
that <00:19 - Senate version that we passed. Senate version that we passed.
- The<00:22:32.480>
Senate, The Senate, The Senate, >> yay. >> yay. >> yay. - have appreciated Senator Senator have appreciated Senator Senator Sullivan's<00:31:59.679>
passion - Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 578 met to reconcile differences in a bill concerning recess times for children and related early learning provisions. The Senate sponsor described two compromise amendments, both based on the Senate version, that would restore play-based learning through third grade and replace guided reading with interactive shared reading; the only difference between the two was whether recess would extend through fifth grade or eighth grade. The sponsor argued the changes were supported by studies, existing state investment in play-based learning, and examples from schools using recess to improve attendance and behavior.
House members opposed the amendments, saying they were concerned about creating an expensive or unfunded mandate and about limiting local control over curriculum decisions. One House member said the state lacked enough fiscal support and implementation time for districts, and another said the proposal should perhaps be studied further before expanding it beyond kindergarten. Supporters countered that the state had already invested in training, that the proposal was a teaching method rather than a new curriculum, and that play-based learning and recess improve mental health, classroom behavior, and student engagement.
The committee voted on the 2084S amendment, and it failed on a divided vote. After further discussion, the House reiterated that it would stick with its position and oppose the Senate amendments. The chair then stated that the committee was at an impasse and that the bill was effectively dead, with no further action taken.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Senator Gunnarve, seconded by Senator Salazar. All in favor? Aye. Against? Nay.
- Moved by Senator Mayer, second by Senator Salazar, I'm sorry.
- Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Salazar, I'm sorry. All in favor? Aye. Against? No. All right.
- Moved by Senator Garnar. Seconded by Senator Salazar. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Without rec.
- Moved by Senator Ramos, second by Senator Mayer. All in favor? Aye. Against? Nay. Nay.
Summary:
The New York State Senate Finance Committee met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered four budget bills: Budget Bill 9-003-D (aid to localities appropriations), Budget Bill 9-004-D (capital projects appropriations), Budget Bill 9-07C (health and mental hygiene budget implementation), and Budget Bill 9-009-C (state fiscal plan implementation for 2026-2027). No substantive debate or testimony was presented beyond brief calls for questions or comments.
Each bill was moved, seconded, and put to a vote. Budget Bills 9-003-D, 9-004-D, and 9-07C were approved and reported with vote sheets submitted. Budget Bill 9-009-C also advanced, with at least one nay vote noted from Senator O’Mara. All four bills were sent to the floor, and the meeting then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a Senate Committee on Judiciary B. Madam Secretary, please take the roll. Senator Reese?
- Senator Harris? Here. Senator Barthelemy? Here. Senator Duplessis? Senator McMath? Here.
- Senator Owen? Here. Senator Talbot? Here. Seven members present.
- Senator McMath will offer up Amendment Set 4381. "Senator McMath will offer up Amendment Set 4381."
- Senator Talbot left to go make a quorum in insurance.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Talbot moves suspension of the rules to allow us.
- Senator Talbot moves suspension of the rules to allow a special guest to speak from the dais.
- Senator Talbot moves to suspend the rules to allow Ms. Benson to speak from the President's desk.
- Senate Bill 4 by Senator Fesi.
- Senator Cloud moves to concur in Senate Bill 33. Senator Cloud moves to concur in Senate Bill 33.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/27/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I appeal the ruling of the chair, and I ask that Senator Rhoads be heard on it.
- >> SENATOR -- ONE SECOND, SENATOR BORRELLO. SENATOR GOUNARDES ON THE BILL.
- . >> I appeal the ruling of the Chair and I ask that Senator Borrello be heard. >> The appeal has been
- "I think that's Senator Martinez." "Senator, yield?" "Yes." "Senator yields."
- "Particularly, SNAP." >> Senator Persaud, Roxanne's rule. Do you yield?
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions.
The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading.
The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-27 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- rules moved that the Senate suspend its rules moved that the Senate suspend its rules in<00:06:17.120
- So, the Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to move
- And the motion carries. that the Senate suspend its rules in that the Senate suspend its rules in order
- The senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to reconsider
- The Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to message our
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators, we are now at Senate third reading.
- Senate Bill 1354 by Senator Archuleta, relating to military. Senator Archuleta, you are recognized.
- Senate Bill 1090 by Senator Pérez, relating to housing. Senator Pérez, you are recognized.
- Senate Bill 1256 by Senator Jones, relating to land use. Senator Jones, you are recognized.
- Senate Bill 869 by Senator Weber-Pierson and relates to restaurant menus. Senator Dr.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a meeting on rules. We have Senate Bill 1056 by Senator Serrano.
- Moved by Senator Lewis, seconded by Senator Gonzalez. All in favor. Opposed.
Summary:
The committee considered Senate Bill 1056, sponsored by Senator Serrano, which would enact appropriations. Senator Lewis moved the bill, and Senator Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The motion carried with all members in favor and none opposed. As a result, the bill was reported directly to the floor for passage.
The meeting then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- On Senate Bill 564. Senate Bill 564.
- Senator Murphy. >> Thank you.
- So, I think it's a good compromise. >> What's Senator? >> Um why don't you come in first, Senator?
- >> What's Senator?
- >> Happy to hear from Senator Perkins as well. >> Senator? >> Senator?
Summary:
The committee considered Senate Bill 564 and discussed two related amendments, which were ultimately combined. The main amendment would create carve-outs for wetland buffers and conservation subdivisions, allowing certain facilities or utilities to proceed by conditional use permit or special exception while still requiring site plan review and DES permitting. Supporters said the change would open up developable land and provide a path forward for housing development without an automatic denial.
Members also focused on the effective date. The amendment was revised to take effect March 1, 2027, to give municipalities time to update ordinances and, if desired, designate conservation subdivisions. To prevent towns from undermining the bill before it takes effect, a second amendment was added stating that municipalities may not impose additional building or lot-size restrictions on affected properties before the effective date. Senators said this would avoid a “poison pill” response such as increasing minimum lot sizes.
After brief discussion, members agreed the amendments were consistent with the bill’s housing and conservation balance. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the combined amendments, agreed to place the bill on consent, and then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 475 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Being 1:00, we will open the committee of conference on Senate Bill 475.
- We only have two conferees from the Senate available to attend due to some scheduling concerns.
- So, we are looking at the House-amended version of Senate Bill 475.
- So it's the Senate version that you guys agreed on; we put in this bill as well.
- as amended by the Senate. as amended by the Senate.
Summary:
The committee of conference met on Senate Bill 475, considering the House-amended version. Representative Aaron explained that the House Environment and Agriculture Committee had added language to distinguish between a pet vendor foster home and a pet vendor foster facility, and required pet vendors to report foster homes to the Department of Agriculture at least annually and update the information as needed. That reporting information would be kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The House also incorporated language from HB 1766 into the bill as amended by the Senate.
Representative Alexander asked to recess until 3:00 so the committee could address related bills tied to the legislation, but the chair declined, noting scheduling constraints and that the committee appeared ready to agree on the bill. After brief discussion, the Senate conferees agreed to accede to the House changes, with no further changes to the bill’s language.
The committee then voted on the agreement, with one no vote recorded, and approved placing the bill on the consent calendar. The conference was then closed.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. I'm John Liu.
- I'm a member of this Finance Committee, and Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee
- Moved by Senator Comrie, seconded by Senator Hinchey. All in favor? Against? The ayes have it.
Summary:
The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Senator Liz Krueger. The committee considered one measure: budget bill print number 9-0808C, an act amending the law to implement major components of the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year.
After a brief call for questions or comments, Senator Comrie moved the bill and Senator Hinchey seconded it. The committee voted in favor, with the ayes prevailing, and the bill was reported out of committee to the floor.
Following the vote, the committee adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/26/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator Stewart-Cousins from the Committee on Rules reports the following bills: 10165, Senator
- Also Senator Parker. >> Senator yield? >> Yes, Madam President, I yield. >> Senator yields.
- >> VV, still Senator Harckham. >> Senator— >> Still yield. >> Senator yields. >> Senator, who has the
- >> Senator yields. >> Thank you, Senator.
- >> Senator, yield? >> Yes. >> The Senator yields. That's the problem, Senator.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of budget-related and ceremonial items. The chamber accepted Rules and Finance Committee reports and took up several budget extender and budget implementation bills, including the main appropriations extender and later a transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget bill. Senators questioned the sponsor extensively about the status of the remaining budget bills, the use of messages of necessity, and the absence of joint budget conference committees. The extender bill passed 59-2, and later budget-related measures were advanced after reconsideration and amendment.
A major portion of the session focused on the environmental and energy provisions in the budget bill, especially changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Senators debated extending emissions targets, the role of cap-and-invest, utility affordability, ratepayer impacts, and the structure of a proposed blue-ribbon commission. Supporters said the changes were needed to give the state more time to implement the law and to protect affordability, while opponents argued the bill was a political delay that would not lower energy costs and relied too heavily on subsidies and future planning. The bill also drew questions about electric vehicle rebates, thermostat control programs, emergency diesel generation for Micron, and how imported electricity and out-of-state emissions would be treated.
The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, India Independence Day, the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, and the 50th anniversary of Interfaith Works of Central New York. Senators spoke in support of each resolution, highlighting the contributions of Black legislators, Indian-American communities, veterans, and refugee and interfaith service organizations. The Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony was specifically noted as a chamber event, and guests were recognized from the floor and gallery.
In addition, the Senate restored recalled bills to the third reading calendar through reconsideration votes and amendments, including a highway law bill and another recalled bill, and then stood at ease for scheduled conferences and a Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony before resuming session. The transcript ended with discussion of a separate bill affecting automobile insurance serious-injury standards, with questions about what claims would remain available and whether the change would improve affordability.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 538 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the idea that we have come up with, which is to replace Section 2 of Senate Bill 538 with the
- language of Section 7 of House Bill 1738 as amended by the Senate, will be an acceptable solution and
- Thank you for visiting the Senate meeting of conference. >> And I just have to poll the House members
- <00:03:53.680>
for <00:03:54.440>visiting <00:03:54.960>the <00:03:55.200>Senate - Thank you for visiting the Senate Thank you for visiting the Senate meeting<00:03:56.120>
of<
Summary:
The meeting briefly opened as a committee of conference on SB 538 FN. Representative Boles explained that the agreed compromise was to replace Section 2 of SB 538 with the language of Section 7 of House Bill 1738 as amended by the Senate, saying this would be an acceptable solution and likely satisfactory to the Governor’s office. Members present voiced concurrence, and the House members were polled on whether to place the bill on consent; they agreed.
No opposition was raised, and the motion carried unanimously. The committee then thanked participants and closed the hearing.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-26 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary, please read: Senate Bill 1181, Senate Bill 1130, Senate Bill 1075, Senate Bill 938, and Assembly
- Senate Bill 873 by Senator Reyes and relating to courts. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
- Senate Bill 1292 by Senator Richardson.
- Senate Bill 878 by Senator Perez, relating to insurance. Senator Perez, you are recognized.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator Cabaldon. Ask for your aye vote. Thank you, Senator.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to take S.212 and
- ><02:15:32.240>
its <02:15:32.440>rules moved that the Senate suspend its rules moved that - The Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to message our
- The senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to take S. 2808
- The Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules in order to message our
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Meeting of the Budget Conference Chairs May 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hooper, the House has several offers for you again.
- Representative McClure, the Senate has several offers for you as well.
- If there is no further business before the conference committee, Senator Hooper moves we adjourn.
- Senator Hooper moves we adjourned. Without objection, this meeting...
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Meeting of the Budget Conference Chairs May 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, Senator Hooper, this is going to take a while. You ready? I'm ready, Senator Hooper.
- Administered funds: We accept Senate bump offer number one on budget and Senate bump offer number one
- The Senate has several offers for you as well.
- The healthcare budget: The Senate accepts the House offer on proviso, The healthcare budget: The Senate
- Senator Hooper, you're organized.