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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board Apr 27th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand the use of, you know, capital and state resources to do it.
- Now public records from the Washington AG and Washington Senate Democratic leader directly confirmed
- If you say it in October, using state resources, that may be quite another.
- So he would be able to talk about this for a while using state resources at a certain point.
- Well, it talks about using state resources for, in particular, a ballot proposal.
Summary:
The meeting focused on ethics guidance for legislators’ official newsletters and social media posts about a major tax bill that has since become a ballot measure. Members and staff debated whether existing board guidance, which allowed comments on legislation previously before the legislature, should also apply to social media and to the current biennium rather than only the immediately preceding session. Several members argued that legislators should be able to state how they voted on the bill and discuss it as part of their legislative record, while others stressed that using state resources to advocate for or against a ballot measure is prohibited and that posts could become an indirect appeal to voters.
The discussion also covered whether there should be a bright-line cutoff tied to the primary election date, after which official communications should stop discussing the bill if it is now a ballot measure. Staff and members raised concerns about tone, tenor, and proximity to the election, and whether official social media, caucus communications, and newsletters should be treated differently. One motion to extend the prior rule to the full biennium and apply it to social media failed.
A second motion then passed establishing the primary date as a date certain for monitoring these discussions, with the understanding that official communications should be more limited after that point. Members noted that personal social media and campaign resources remain separate from official legislative resources. The meeting then moved toward adjournment of the public portion, with no public testimony offered, before a brief break and executive session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Board Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand the use of, you know, capital and state resources to do it.
- Now public records from the Washington AG and Washington Senate Democratic leader directly confirmed
- If you say it in October, using state resources, that may be quite another.
- So he would be able to talk about this for a while using state resources at a certain point.
- Well, it talks about using state resources for, in particular, a ballot proposal.
Summary:
The meeting focused on whether legislators and legislative staff may use official resources, including newsletters and social media, to comment on a bill that has since become a ballot measure. Members discussed older ethics guidance allowing comments on legislation previously before the legislature, but questioned whether that rule still applies to modern social media posts and to ballot measures, especially when the language is strong or could be seen as an indirect appeal to voters. Several members argued that once a bill becomes a ballot measure, using state resources to advocate for or against it is prohibited, while others emphasized the importance of allowing officials to explain their votes and speak to their legislative record.
The group debated possible guardrails, including whether comments should be limited to the bill itself, whether tone and timing should matter, and whether the rule should apply only to members not subject to election-year restrictions. One motion proposed extending the prior ethics guidance from the immediately preceding legislative session to the full biennium and applying it to social media, but that motion failed. Members then shifted toward a brighter-line approach tied to the primary election date, with discussion that after the primary officials should not use state resources to talk about a bill that became a ballot measure or is subject to ballot challenge.
A second motion to use the primary date as the cutoff for monitoring these discussions was made, seconded, and passed. The chair then noted that officials are still free to speak on personal or campaign accounts, and to respond to questions, but the board’s guidance would help distinguish permissible official communications from campaign-like advocacy. The meeting then moved toward adjournment of the public portion, with no public testimony offered.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 119 Part 2 May 13th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is state coercion.
- the public university relies on state appropriations.
- And we are in this state at this moment. And we are in this state at this moment.
- the state constitution.
- That is a reputation this state cannot... That is a reputation this state cannot afford.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, D.C., May
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognizing the Girl Scouts, and House Resolution 4684, recognizing the strong partnership between Washington
- State and Ireland, hearing no objection, so ordered.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the previous day’s minutes without objection, and adopted several resolutions by consent, including measures honoring Cal Raleigh, celebrating Lunar New Year, recognizing the Girl Scouts, and recognizing the partnership between Washington State and Ireland. The House also received a message from the Senate announcing passage of Senate Bill 5185.
Under first reading, the bills, memorials, and resolutions listed on the introduction sheet were referred to the appropriate committees without objection. The House then briefly went at ease before returning to handle committee reports.
Committee reports and supplemental committee reports were likewise referred to the designated committees by consent. No contested debate or recorded votes occurred, and the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10th.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February 2026 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 2/27/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With me today are State Economist Dr. Anthony Becker and our State Budget Director Anaminki.
- </c> going to leave the state in good shape. going to leave the state in good shape.
- </c> appeal for the state? appeal for the state?
- </c> state budget to do that? state budget to do that?
- the state of Minnesota and that 19 billion dollars they've taken from the state of Minnesota.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/26/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the state. the state.
- </c><01:30:38.680><c> state</c><01:30:39.040><c> participation,</c> we do now on state state participation
- </c> a state program. a state program.
- . state. state.
- </c> and ease pressure on state budgets. and ease pressure on state budgets.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 18, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. I hereby appoint the Honorable H.
- now lead the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
- The Clerk: The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., January 20, 2025.
- Dean: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it
- DEAN: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT
- It has been my honor to be a member of this Chamber and to serve the people of the great State of Florida
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, October 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, October 28,
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
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- of America and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:06:37.759><c> for</c><00:06:38.000
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, May 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, May 23, 2025
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- flag<00:07:01.759><c> of</c><00:07:01.919><c> the</c><00:07:02.000><c> United</c><00:07:02.319><c> States
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker's Rooms Washington, D.C.
- The Chair will now lead the House in the Pledge of I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, DC, January 23rd, 2026.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and the long-term success of our state. and the long-term success of our state.
- </c> the power of the state. the power of the state.
- . state. state.
- </c> in our state. in our state.
- </c> missed by the state or money system. missed by the state or money system.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (09/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> all internal within the state. all internal within the state.
- </c><00:52:22.800><c> state</c> >> and I think those are state state >> and I think those
- </c> the state level. the state level.
- state? state?
- It's not state language. So while we can It's not state language.
Summary:
The commission held an organizational meeting under SB 57 to study the cost of special education, with the meeting streamed publicly at the chair’s request. Members introduced themselves, and the chair explained that the bill creates two separate pieces, one dealing with SAU structure and the other with a commission on special education costing. He outlined his background in education and special education and said the commission’s work would focus on understanding and controlling special education costs.
The commission reviewed its membership requirements and noted several vacancies or unfilled appointments, including the special education advocate, two governor-appointed parent advocates, and a Department of Health and Human Services representative. The members then elected Representative Rick Ladd as chair, Representative Dick Ames as vice chair, and Representative Megan Murray as clerk. Representative Ames briefly described his legal and policy background in disability and special education work in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
The chair then walked through the commission’s study topics, including referral rates by IDEA category, reasons for increases in categories such as autism and other health impairment, post-COVID referral trends, pre-referral interventions, Medicaid and 504-related costs, out-of-district placements, dispute resolution, billing practices, privacy, reimbursement, legal services, graduation rates, attendance, and adult learning. Members discussed how special education costs are distributed, noting that the state spends about $977 million annually on special education, with only part covered by state aid and the remainder largely borne by local districts. Testimony also noted that out-of-district placement costs have risen sharply since rate-setting changes around 2018, and that some categories may reflect changes in identification practices, medical factors, or broader population shifts. The commission agreed to continue reviewing the data and formulas in future meetings.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank all the LGBTQ advocates, leaders in this state and outside of this state.
- York, Wisconsin, and Washington.
- . now secured by our AG and those 30 states.
- Okay. emotional state, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.
- And that's why these businesses are leaving our state.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 1988, which would require AI companion chatbots to respond to credible self-harm or violence-related crisis expressions by displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, warning users, and pausing the chat for human review after repeated crisis signals. The author and supporters said the bill is a measured safety standard to redirect vulnerable users to human help, citing research and cases where chatbots worsened suicidal ideation or violent behavior. Support came from crisis and medical advocates, while no opposition testimony was offered. The chair and members expressed strong support, and the bill was held pending quorum before later action on the agenda.
The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for users to create or maintain accounts on social media platforms with harmful addictive features and would create an E-Safety Advisory Commission in the Attorney General’s office. The author argued the bill targets product design, not speech, and is intended to curb compulsive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds while allowing safer or non-addictive platforms to remain available. Supporters, including a psychologist and the Organization for Social Media Safety, described cyberbullying, predation, compulsive use, and mental health harms; opponents, including EFF, ACLU-Cal Action, TechNet, and youth advocacy groups, warned about privacy, First Amendment, and access-to-community concerns, especially for LGBTQ youth and other marginalized groups.
Committee members debated whether the bill is a ban or a delay, how age assurance would work, and whether the proposal would be effective or could push youth to less safe spaces. Several members said they would support the bill as a first step, while others raised concerns about enforceability, privacy, and constitutional issues. The author emphasized that the bill is limited to specific harmful design features, not content or general internet access, and that the new commission would monitor evolving technology and recommend future updates. No final vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Captioning made possible by the National Captioning Institute, Inc., in cooperation with the United States
- The Clerk: The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., March 18, 2025.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- State Affairs will come to order. We'll call the roll. Bettencourt. Present. Birdwell.
- pass a concurrent resolution determining a federal directive is unconstitutional and prohibiting a state
- by which the legislature can challenge the constitutionality of a federal directives that hurt our state
- they said to shut down your churches, law enforcement could not go out, as we saw on TV in other states
- And I see a lot of that coming as we come to grips with the readjustments out of Washington and what
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/19/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a states rights issue. issue. This is a states rights issue.
- </c><02:28:03.200><c> is</c> state agencies and state offices is state agencies and state offices is
- </c> >> You on state and local. >> You on state and local.
- </c> committee on state and state and local committee on state and state and local government.<02:34:
- . state. state.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/02/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and it is a dairy state.
- New York is an agriculture state and it is a dairy state. That's for sure.
- New York is an agriculture state and it is a dairy state. That's for sure.
- New York is an agriculture state and it is a dairy state. That's for sure.
- It will bring us in line with states around the country that have universal safe storage laws.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage.
The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations.
Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.