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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- similar, including under President<00:32:02.080><c> Trump,</c><00:32:02.399><c> who</c><00:32:02.640
- </c><00:32:10.240><c> This</c><00:32:10.480><c> bill</c><00:32:10.720><c> is</c><00:32:10.960><c> a</
- </c><00:32:12.399><c> I</c><00:32:12.799><c> urge</c><00:32:12.880><c> my</c><00:32:13.120><c> colleagues
- I urge my colleagues to<00:32:13.760><c> also</c><00:32:14.080><c> support</c><00:32:14.399><c> this<
- I yield back the<00:32:16.000><c> balance</c><00:32:16.240><c> of</c><00:32:16.399><c> my</c><00:32:16.559
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Taxes Committee OKs bill to expand MN sales tax exemptions on baby products 2/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just<00:32:02.000><c> curious</c><00:32:02.360><c> cuz</c><00:32:02.560><c> when</c><00:32:02.720
- </c><00:32:04.160><c> know,</c><00:32:04.440><c> the</c><00:32:04.560><c> bag</c> Goodwill, it's like
- </c><00:32:07.000><c> And</c><00:32:07.200><c> so</c><00:32:07.960><c> um</c><00:32:08.360><c> I</c>
- And so um I think<00:32:08.800><c> that</c><00:32:09.080><c> would</c><00:32:09.200><c> be</c><00:32:
- :32:15.440><c> Representative,</c><00:32:16.360><c> uh</c><00:32:16.680><c> we</c><00:32:16.800><c> don't
Summary:
House File 18 was taken up in committee, with the chair noting a preference to hear testimony from people who had traveled farther before hearing from lobbyists or other local witnesses. Representative Engan presented the bill as a family-support measure that would exempt certain infant care items from sales tax, arguing that the cost of raising children has risen sharply and that the bill would provide immediate relief to parents. He cited examples of potential savings on cribs, mattresses, strollers, and baby bottles, and said he was open to expanding the list of covered items.
Chair Gomez offered a DE1 amendment that would replace the blanket sales tax exemption with an expansion of Minnesota’s child tax credit, arguing that the child-rearing cost burden is better addressed through targeted assistance rather than a broad exemption that could also benefit higher-income purchasers. After discussing the policy differences and the fiscal impact, Gomez withdrew the amendment. Members then asked questions about the bill’s scope, whether luxury items should be excluded, and why the exemption was limited to baby items rather than older children’s needs. Engan said he would be open to excluding luxury items and to discussing broader expansions, including school supplies.
The committee then heard testimony in support from Sarah Gangelhoff of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, who said the bill would help families facing high housing, food, and child care costs and would especially benefit women and single-mother households. Maggie Hanggi of the Minnesota Catholic Conference also supported the bill, saying the tax relief could help families afford essential infant items and reduce fear for prospective parents. Members raised concerns about whether tax exemptions effectively reach the families most in need, with one member noting that low-income families may not even be in a position to shop for these items; Engan responded that the savings would still be real for those who do purchase them. No final vote or disposition on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology.(6-28-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- :04.480><c> as</c><00:32:04.640><c> a</c><00:32:04.680><c> source</c><00:32:05.000><c> of</c><00:32:05.160
- First as a source of hope for<00:32:05.520><c> enslaved</c><00:32:06.080><c> people</c><00:32:07.040>
- ><c> era</c><00:32:10.800><c> and</c><00:32:10.920><c> now</c><00:32:11.160><c> as</c><00:32:11.280><
- Through<00:32:15.080><c> music,</c><00:32:15.760><c> this</c><00:32:15.960><c> project</c><00:32:16.520
- brought to life<00:32:18.080><c> the</c><00:32:18.200><c> stories</c><00:32:18.760><c> of</c><00:32:
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12
America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15
America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains.
The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state.
The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026.
The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is<00:32:09.600><c> medical</c><00:32:10.320><c> care</c><00:32:11.120><c> for</c><00:32:11.280>
- <c> people</c><00:32:11.680><c> who</c><00:32:11.880><c> need</c><00:32:12.320><c> it.
- Not<00:32:14.280><c> for</c><00:32:14.480><c> our</c><00:32:14.640><c> constituents</c><00:32:15.760>
- c> suffering</c><00:32:18.880><c> and</c><00:32:19.000><c> who</c><00:32:19.080><c> can</c><00:32:19.200
- ><c> urge</c><00:32:22.880><c> you</c><00:32:23.160><c> to</c><00:32:23.360><c> vote</c><00:32:23.880
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:10.559><c> I</c><00:32:10.799><c> don't</c><00:32:10.960><c> see</c><00:32:11.120><c> any<
- </c><00:32:12.240><c> So,</c><00:32:13.200><c> uh</c><00:32:13.279><c> the</c><00:32:13.519><c> next<
- </c><01:32:15.920><c> So</c><01:32:16.320><c> I'm</c><01:32:16.800><c> here</c><01:32:17.199><c> more
- that</c><01:32:20.960><c> on</c><01:32:21.199><c> it.
- c> has</c><01:32:25.280><c> been</c><01:32:25.440><c> created</c><01:32:25.679><c> for</c><01:32:25.840
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force (7-24-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And then<00:32:00.640><c> eventually</c><00:32:01.360><c> as</c><00:32:01.600><c> we</c><00:32:01.760
- through long-term<00:32:02.559><c> recovery</c><00:32:02.960><c> group</c><00:32:03.200><c> and</c><
- But, um, moving forward, as<00:32:13.120><c> I</c><00:32:13.279><c> talk</c><00:32:13.440><c> about</
- ><c> to</c><00:32:14.799><c> make</c><00:32:14.880><c> sure</c><00:32:14.960><c> we're</c><00:32:15.200
- Another<00:32:24.720><c> um,</c><00:32:25.440><c> bit</c><00:32:25.679><c> of</c><00:32:25.840><c> knowledge
Summary:
The Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from the previous meeting, and heard a presentation from Western Kentucky University’s Disaster Science Operations Center. WKU described its multidisciplinary disaster science effort, including meteorology, emergency management, the Kentucky State Climate Center, the Kentucky Mesonet, and the Disaster Science Operations Center, which was created in 2021 and serves as an operational hub for forecasting, emergency planning, crisis management, training, and decision support. Speakers emphasized applied learning, student field work, partnerships with industry and event venues, and a five-year NSF/UK-led research project focused on weather hazards, disaster preparedness, and building a statewide disaster database to improve mitigation and resilience. Members asked about flooding, the relationship to EKU’s program, Tennessee’s capabilities, and the timeline and goals for the research project; WKU said the data collection is underway and that the evidence suggests tornado risk is shifting east and occurring more at night.
A WKU graduate student also described the value of hands-on storm-chasing and operational forecasting experience, saying it helped prepare her for work in forecasting and emergency management. Members asked about her motivation for joining the program and about the practical realities of storm chasing. The discussion also touched on whether Kentucky’s tornado risk is shifting east; WKU said the evidence from tornado observations and other studies points in that direction, with added concern about nighttime events and communicating warnings to vulnerable communities.
The task force then heard from Amy Shaquinn of the Mayfield Graves County Long-Term Recovery Group, who outlined the county-level recovery process after the 2021 tornadoes. She said Kentucky ranks among the top states for federally declared disasters, has seen a high number of tornadoes in recent years, and also faces major flood risk and earthquake concerns along the New Madrid fault. Shaquinn stressed the distinction between immediate response and long-term recovery, explaining that response covers rescue, cleanup, temporary housing, and short-term assistance, while recovery is the longer effort to restore survivors to safe, sanitary, and secure housing through local long-term recovery groups. She said community-led recovery is essential and that preparedness and mitigation follow once immediate recovery needs are addressed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House DFL school safety proposal fails committee vote 4/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- And<00:32:14.399><c> we're</c><00:32:14.559><c> getting</c><00:32:14.799><c> to</c><00:32:14.880><c>
- ><c> to</c><00:32:17.679><c> have</c><00:32:17.840><c> to</c><00:32:18.000><c> do</c><00:32:18.159><c
- </c><00:32:19.760><c> And</c><00:32:19.919><c> I</c><00:32:20.080><c> do</c><00:32:20.240><c> know</c
- </c><00:32:21.440><c> And</c><00:32:21.679><c> I</c><00:32:21.840><c> do</c><00:32:22.000><c> understand
- </c><00:32:23.760><c> That's</c><00:32:24.080><c> why</c><00:32:24.320><c> we</c><00:32:24.559><c> talked
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4893, a school safety and gun violence prevention bill, and first adopted a DE1 amendment before hearing the bill. The author and supporters described the measure as a layered approach to school safety, combining increased funding for student support personnel, required school safety plans, and anonymous threat reporting systems. They cited research from the Violence Prevention Project and other sources arguing that many school shooters are insiders, often show warning signs, and frequently leak plans beforehand, making early intervention and trusted adults in schools important.
Members and testifiers also discussed the bill’s firearm storage provisions. Representative Green explained that the bill would require firearms on school property and in vehicles to be unloaded and locked, and would limit or remove principals’ discretion to allow firearms in school buildings, while preserving access for trained school security personnel. Supporters said the bill would improve clarity and safety for schools, while a representative from private schools raised concerns that the language could limit flexibility and create staffing and accountability problems for non-public schools, prompting discussion of possible amendments.
Several student and organizational testifiers supported the bill, including students from Edina High School, Education Minnesota, the Minnesota School Counselors Association, and the Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota. They emphasized the impact of gun violence on students’ mental health and learning, the value of anonymous reporting systems, and the need to invest in counselors, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, but the committee did adopt the DE1 amendment and continued discussion of possible changes, including with the BCA and school safety center.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving early child care in Minnesota 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- :16.159><c> onto</c><00:32:16.559><c> an</c><00:32:16.799><c> already</c><00:32:17.120><c> strained</
- /c><00:32:18.399><c> we</c><00:32:18.640><c> know</c><00:32:18.880><c> what</c><00:32:19.200><c> follows
- <c> lead,</c><00:32:32.720><c> not</c><00:32:32.960><c> just</c><00:32:33.279><c> react.
- Right now,<00:32:34.960><c> we</c><00:32:35.200><c> have</c><00:32:35.360><c> multiple</c><00:32:35.840
- clear</c><00:32:44.960><c> unified</c><00:32:45.600><c> answer</c><00:32:45.919><c> to</c><00:32:46.159
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/12/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- :00.039><c> a</c><00:32:00.279><c> wide</c><00:32:00.559><c> array</c><00:32:00.919><c> of</c><00:32:
- ><c> offer</c><00:32:11.760><c> an</c><00:32:12.000><c> in-house</c><00:32:12.600><c> GED</c> health
- 00:32:14.279><c> addition</c><00:32:14.559><c> to</c><00:32:14.720><c> the</c><00:32:14.840><c> training
- <c> critical</c><00:32:23.000><c> to</c><00:32:23.120><c> ensuring</c><00:32:23.559><c> that</c><00:32
- :32:25.519><c> need</c><00:32:25.840><c> that</c><00:32:25.960><c> is</c><00:32:26.200><c> out</c> Senate
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- :17.519><c> the</c><00:32:17.760><c> second</c><00:32:17.919><c> semester</c><00:32:18.320><c> of</c>
- I guess<00:32:19.519><c> what</c><00:32:19.679><c> I'm</c><00:32:20.000><c> I'm</c><00:32:20.320><c>
- ><c> is</c><00:32:22.159><c> maybe</c><00:32:22.399><c> the</c><00:32:22.640><c> dropout</c><00:32:23.039
- You any idea<00:32:26.240><c> on</c><00:32:26.399><c> that</c><00:32:27.519><c> in</c><00:32:27.760><
- </c><00:32:28.640><c> I</c><00:32:28.799><c> mean,</c><00:32:28.960><c> I</c><00:32:29.120><c> know</
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- :32:05.760><c> that</c><03:32:06.000><c> you</c><03:32:06.239><c> do</c><03:32:06.479><c> monitor</c>
- but not<03:32:07.520><c> incidences</c><03:32:08.160><c> but</c><03:32:08.399><c> overall</c><03:32:
- </c><03:32:12.319><c> uh</c><03:32:12.399><c> our</c><03:32:12.720><c> monitoring</c><03:32:13.279><c
- 32:18.319><c> call</c><03:32:18.560><c> air</c><03:32:19.200><c> uh</c><03:32:19.680><c> criteria</c>
- <03:32:22.000><c> you</c><03:32:22.160><c> know</c><03:32:22.319><c> the</c><03:32:22.640><c> federal
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:32:02.960><c> Minnesota</c><00:32:03.760><c> boy</c><00:32:04.159><c> they</c><00:32:04.279><c> got
- ><c> can</c><00:32:06.880><c> happen</c><00:32:07.279><c> that</c><00:32:07.440><c> way</c><00:32:08.200
- ><c> do</c><00:32:15.799><c> you</c><00:32:16.000><c> know</c><00:32:16.399><c> if</c><00:32:16.679><
- ><c> uh</c><01:32:04.159><c> and</c><01:32:04.520><c> and</c><01:32:04.800><c> and</c><01:32:05.000><
- c> I</c><01:32:05.199><c> think</c><01:32:05.600><c> if</c><01:32:05.719><c> you</c><01:32:05.880><c>
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus Press Conference 3/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:32:15.679><c> would</c><00:32:15.919><c> say</c><00:32:16.240><c> that</c><00:32:16.440><c> there
- </c><00:32:16.600><c> are</c><00:32:16.960><c> lots</c><00:32:17.200><c> of</c> sure I would say that
- ><c> um</c><00:32:19.679><c> Sports</c><00:32:20.120><c> who</c><00:32:20.320><c> have</c><00:32:20.559
- :22.480><c> um</c><00:32:22.639><c> they</c><00:32:22.960><c> very</c><00:32:23.559><c> very</c><00:32
- 28.519><c> we</c><00:32:28.679><c> see</c><00:32:29.480><c> the</c><00:32:29.720><c> unfair</c><00:32
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- c> the</c><00:32:20.320><c> private</c><00:32:20.640><c> seeking</c><00:32:20.880><c> motive</c><00:32
- </c><00:32:25.039><c> to</c><00:32:25.200><c> not</c><00:32:25.440><c> contract.
- </c><00:32:27.840><c> Thank</c><00:32:28.000><c> you</c><00:32:28.080><c> for</c><00:32:28.320><c> sharing
- </c><00:32:29.279><c> Thank</c><00:32:29.440><c> you</c><00:32:29.600><c> chair.</c> Thank you.
- Did<00:32:31.519><c> you</c><00:32:32.159><c> want</c><00:32:32.399><c> to</c><00:32:32.840><c> answer
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety heard several resolutions, including HCR 944/HR 90 to request a gubernatorial proclamation designating Hawaii as a Purple Heart state on August 7, 2025; HCR 205/HR 197 urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoi Bridge; and HCR 164/HR 159 urging counties to maintain an electronically accessible list of hurricane refuge shelters. No one testified on the first two measures. On the hurricane shelter resolution, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent and requested a wording change from “special needs” to “access and functional needs.”
The committee then heard HCR 70, which asks the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand personal and professional development programs to include community service programs. Director Tommy Johnson said DCR supports the intent and described existing community service work lines at Kulani, the women’s correctional facility, and Wawa, including tasks such as pothole repair, tree trimming, and school grounds work. In response to questions, he said participation depends on inmate eligibility, volunteer status, and whether the work would interfere with programming; inmates must have no serious misconducts in the prior year and no escape attempts. He also explained that some work lines are tied to security classifications and facility type.
The committee spent the most time on HCR 153/HR 148, which requests DCR to incrementally reduce the number of inmates housed in private out-of-state facilities. The ACLU of Hawaii strongly supported the resolution, arguing that private prisons are unsafe and that Hawaii should bring incarcerated people home. The ACLU cited federal findings and actions against private prison contractors, conditions at the Saguaro facility in Arizona, and the need for in-state rehabilitation and oversight. Director Johnson also supported the measure in principle but said population levels, security classifications, and available in-state facilities limit how quickly people can be returned. He said DCR provides annual reports on inmates eligible to return and suggested more frequent reporting could be considered. Committee members discussed benchmarks, quarterly reporting, parole, and reintegration services, and the ACLU argued that other states have reduced or phased out private prison use through sentencing reform, parole changes, and reintegration programs. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 12th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lock the board and record the vote. 32 yeas, 0 nays, Mr. President. So the bill passes.
- Lock the board and record the vote. 32 yeas, 0 nays, Mr. President.
- Lock the board and record the vote. 32 yeas, 0 nays, Mr. President.
- The Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 32 yeas, 0 nays, Mr. President.
- Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 32. Yay, zero nays, Mr. President.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- :02.000><c> which</c><00:32:02.320><c> takes</c><00:32:02.680><c> that</c><00:32:02.960><c> language<
- and would<00:32:03.880><c> put</c><00:32:04.080><c> it</c><00:32:04.200><c> into</c><00:32:04.640><c
- > the</c> would put it into the would put it into the supplemental<00:32:06.400><c> finance</c><00:32
- :06.960><c> bill</c><00:32:07.200><c> so</c><00:32:07.360><c> we'll</c><00:32:07.880><c> take</c> supplemental
- 32:08.440><c> table</c><00:32:09.240><c> House</c><00:32:09.560><c> file</c><00:32:09.960><c> 2433</c
Committee:
Senate Finance
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 003 Jan 17th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Burch, who was<02:32:06.399><c> our</c><02:32:06.640><c> chairman</c><02:32:06.960><c> for</c><02:32:
- 02:32:12.800><c> good</c><02:32:12.960><c> for</c><02:32:13.120><c> the</c><02:32:13.359><c> tribe</c
- And<02:32:16.800><c> that</c><02:32:17.040><c> truth</c><02:32:17.280><c> guides</c><02:32:17.600><c>
- The<02:32:20.720><c> Southern</c><02:32:21.120><c> Indian</c><02:32:21.439><c> Tribe</c><02:32:21.760
- tens</c><02:32:51.520><c> of</c><02:32:51.680><c> millions</c><02:32:52.000><c> of</c><02:32:52.160>
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (10-15-25) - reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> to</c><00:32:02.559><c> just</c><00:32:02.720><c> say</c><00:32:02.880><c> like</c><00:32:03.279
- ><c> initial</c><00:32:05.919><c> results</c><00:32:06.240><c> as</c><00:32:06.399><c> far</c><00:32:
- of body<00:32:08.720><c> fat</c><00:32:09.039><c> percentage</c><00:32:09.440><c> and</c><00:32:10.080
- Um,<00:32:12.720><c> I</c><00:32:12.960><c> I'm</c><00:32:13.279><c> curious</c><00:32:13.679><c> about
- and</c><00:32:22.399><c> I'm</c><00:32:22.720><c> saying</c><00:32:22.880><c> this</c><00:32:23.120><
Keywords:
This meeting was pulled from back ups and uploaded in it's entirety due to technical issues., 958, all
Summary:
The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed.
The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 036 Feb 19th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Co-sponsors Now,<00:32:01.760><c> please</c> [clears throat] Mr.
- Sheel, please open the<00:32:46.640><c> machine</c><00:32:47.039><c> and</c><00:32:47.279><c> members
- </c><00:32:47.760><c> proceed</c><00:32:48.159><c> to</c><00:32:48.320><c> vote.
- Representative<00:32:50.080><c> Lindseay,</c><00:32:50.640><c> how</c><00:32:50.799><c> do</c><00:32:
- >> Representative<00:32:53.279><c> Lindsay</c><00:32:53.679><c> votes</c><00:32:54.000><c> yes.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal from February 17, 2026, and then moved into third reading. Members passed several bills on final passage: HB 1013, concerning landlord use of ratio utility billing systems; HB 1064, modifying the youthful offender system; HB 1076, making transportation-related statutory changes; HB 1067, allowing use of the diseased livestock indemnity fund to address livestock health threats; HB 1042, concerning dry needling by occupational therapists; and HB 1025, exempting auctioneers from certain requirements of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. Vote totals were recorded for each, with HB 1042 and HB 1025 passing unanimously and the others passing by varying margins, including HB 1067 at 58-1 and HB 1076 at 40-19. Co-sponsors were then invited to add their names to the adopted bills.
During announcements, members highlighted upcoming committee hearings and events. Judiciary, Education, Health and Human Services, Transportation/Housing/Local Government, Finance, Statutory Revision, and Capital Development committees all announced meetings and bill agendas. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups, including Adams 12 Stargate, Emily Griffith Technical College, and Slavens Elementary fourth graders, as well as a Chaparral High School AP government class. There were also announcements about the Aerospace and Defense Caucus, Aerospace Day at the Capitol, and a Colorado Housing Coalition reception.
Several members made brief remarks honoring people and observances, including a detailed tribute to Barbara Shannon Banister for her civil rights and community leadership in Aurora, and a statement marking the first day of Ramadan and encouraging members to visit local mosques and participate in iftar events. At the end of the session, the majority leader moved to lay over the balance of the calendar until February 19, 2026, and the House agreed without objection. The House then stood in recess until later that day.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So<00:32:42.240><c> with</c><00:32:42.399><c> that,</c><00:32:42.559><c> we'll</c><00:32:42.799><c> go
- <c> talk</c><00:32:44.880><c> a</c><00:32:45.120><c> little</c><00:32:45.200><c> bit</c><00:32:45.360
- </c><00:32:47.919><c> works</c><00:32:48.159><c> in</c><00:32:48.399><c> the</c><00:32:48.559><c> state
- In<00:32:52.480><c> order</c><00:32:52.640><c> to</c><00:32:52.799><c> be</c><00:32:52.960><c> considered
- > and</c><00:32:55.279><c> most</c><00:32:55.519><c> forms</c><00:32:55.760><c> of</c><00:32:55.919><
Committee:
Senate Higher Education