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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I opened my preschool in 2020.
- I opened my preschool in 2020.
- Are there any other witnesses in the room in support of the bill?
- Are there any additional witnesses in the room in support of this bill?
- in strong support.
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met and first approved the consent calendar, which included AB 2028, AB 2425, and committee bill AB 2795, all sent to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee also noted that AB 2558 and AB 2746 had been pulled from the agenda. The chair reviewed hearing procedures, including acceptance of written testimony and rules against disruptive conduct.
The committee then heard AB 2116, which would require registration and basic conduct standards for certain small-business financing providers, including merchant cash advance companies, and prohibit confessions of judgment and power-of-attorney provisions before default. Supporters argued the bill would close an oversight gap and improve transparency for small businesses; a small business owner testified that a purported 13% loan turned out to have a 235% APR. Opponents said the bill mixed consumer and commercial regulation and could restrict access to capital, though they supported banning confessions of judgment. The bill passed on a roll call vote and was sent to Appropriations.
AB 2243, by Assembly Member Haney, proposed creating a state bank commission to study whether California should establish a state bank or other public financing tools. Supporters said a public banking model could reduce borrowing costs, keep more public money in-state, and better finance housing, infrastructure, and other public priorities; opponents from banking groups raised concerns about taxpayer exposure, deposit guarantees, and the use of public funds and existing lending structures. The bill passed and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 2350, which would set guardrails on rent-now-pay-later products for rental housing; supporters said these products can lead to high fees, debt, and eviction risk, while industry groups opposed the bill unless amended. AB 2350 passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations. At the end of the meeting, the committee completed roll calls for absent members and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I opened my preschool in 2020.
- Are there any other witnesses in the room in support of the bill?
- Are there any other witnesses in the room in support of the bill?
- Are there any additional witnesses in the room in support of this bill?
- in strong support.
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats are caucusing in B12 and the Republicans are caucusing in B27.
- and in fact in this proposed substitute we have two other groups that said this is such a great idea
- participating in the WTMA anyway, and so there's, I think, everyone involved in making sure that this
- There is no place for child sexual abuse material in any system, especially in artificial intelligence
- There is no place for child sexual abuse material in any system, especially in artificial intelligence
Summary:
The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026, and advanced six bills. House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program for statewide tourism promotion, was amended to add certain large restaurants and retailers, adjust enforcement and governance provisions, and remove a recommendation tied to an advisory report; the committee adopted Amendment 264 and reported the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-0 vote, with one member excused. Members supporting the bill emphasized tourism’s economic benefits, local flexibility, and the need for stronger statewide marketing funding.
House Bill 2481, addressing surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, drew the most discussion. Representative Kloba withdrew the proposed substitute, and the committee voted on the bill as written. Members debated affordability, grocery pricing fairness, and the impact on businesses; Representative Waters said she would work on the issue further but urged a no vote. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused.
House Bill 2503, on documentation for data used to train AI systems, was amended to require posting information describing efforts to remove child sexual abuse material from training datasets. Supporters said the bill promotes transparency and accountability in AI, while opponents warned the measure could burden startups and smaller developers. The amended bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused. House Bill 2397, concerning reimbursement timing under the State Fire Services Mobilization Plan, was amended so the 60-day reimbursement clock starts when complete documentation is received; it passed unanimously with one excused. House Bill 2278, on tourism promotion areas, and House Bill 2417, updating victim protections under the Washington Code of Military Justice, were both reported out unanimously with one excused.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy May 19th, 2026
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in some way.
- We'll have some discovery in this case in the not too distant future, probably ramping up in two or three
- months. in this case, in the not too distant future, probably ramping up in two or three months.
- In other words, some of them are in the audience today.
- Is that fair? Sounds fair. Thank you. Will that work, staff?
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
Summary:
The Executive Committee approved the April minutes by roll call vote, with members present voting aye and the minutes adopted. The committee then received an Attorney General update on several pension-related cases. Counsel discussed the newly filed Dawson class action, which seeks to invalidate Gross Second Substitute House Bill 2034 on federal and state constitutional grounds; she said the pleadings were unclear, the committee’s involvement was uncertain, and the case would need monitoring. She also reported that the Dolan case appears concluded after the Court of Appeals upheld the trial court’s ruling on constructive payment of attorney fees, and that the Fowler case remains pending after an oral ruling for plaintiffs on retroactive interest and possible disgorgement of state gains, with a written ruling still awaited.
The actuarial update said June would include the preliminary 2025 valuation results and contribution-rate discussion, along with commentary on the demographic experience study, and staff noted actuarial resources were limited for additional items until later in the summer or fall. The committee then discussed the interim work plan and correspondence, including letters supporting a Plan 1 COLA recommendation, retiree organization comments, and a request from Senator Robinson to study whether certain animal control technicians should be included in PERS. Members emphasized the need to keep working on an ad hoc COLA for Plan 1 retirees while also exploring a longer-term COLA mechanism, including possible budget proviso language to require COLA consideration each budget cycle.
Staff also explained changes to correspondence handling: materials will no longer be posted publicly on the website, but will still be available through public records requests and distributed securely to members by email or form submission. The committee agreed to add a June briefing on the PERS animal control technician issue and an introductory discussion of Plan 3, and to bring back COLA proposals in July for further executive committee review. The agenda was approved as amended, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Mar 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- , but in statesmanship and in bipartisanship, doing right for all Missourians.
- Vote yes, and let's pledge together to respect each other and in what we say, in what we post, and in
- in the day, that maybe he'd have some luck in naming his community.
- But William Jennings Bryan lost to McKinley in 1896, and Richard Bland died in 1899.
- You can get a great cheeseburger in Bell, some great food in Bland as well. I love food.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where House Concurrent Resolution 36, honoring Josephine Baker Day, was moved do pass. Vice Chair Allen spoke in support, urging bipartisanship and respectful conduct, and the resolution was approved 10-0. The committee then moved into public hearings.
House Bill 3420, sponsored by Representative Sassman, would designate Bland as the “Silver City of the Rock Island Trail” to highlight the town’s namesake, Richard Parks Bland, and encourage tourism and economic development. Witnesses supported the bill, emphasizing Bland’s railroad history, its connection to silver coinage, and the potential for trail-related tourism. No opposition was offered.
The committee then heard House Bill 3408, which would designate Bland and Bell as Rock Island Trail communities, and House Bill 3407, which would name Bell the “Cowbell Capital of Missouri.” Supporters described both measures as ways to promote the Rock Island Trail, bring visitors to small towns, and boost local businesses, schools, and recreation. Testimony also highlighted Bell’s large cowbell attraction and the communities’ local food and events. No witnesses testified in opposition to either bill, and the hearing concluded with adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an authorization to subpoena the production of memoranda, documents, records, and other materials from the Massachusetts Port Authority, and an authorization to subpoena the production of memoranda, documents, records, an Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In this instance, the subpoena is most certainly in good faith.
- So I just would ask my colleagues, in fairness. to not just Massachusetts, but to any state, to not allow
- It's just not fair.
- It's not fair. So, just to me, and again... And I ask that your letter be included in the record.
- And in the August 9th.
Keywords:
oversight, subpoena, illegal immigrants, Massachusetts Port Authority, O'Hare Airport, legislative practices
Summary:
The meeting was convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where robust discussions were held regarding the need for improved oversight within the Senate. The chairman emphasized the historical decline in oversight activities and proposed motions to authorize subpoenas related to an ongoing investigation involving the Massachusetts Port Authority and allegations of illegal immigrant sheltering at airports. This prompted a detailed examination of the current practices and measures needed to address such issues effectively, particularly in light of recent reports from O'Hare Airport. The committee engaged in deliberations that highlighted the importance of maintaining legislative oversight to safeguard national interests.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy May 19th, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll have some discovery in this case in the not too distant future, probably ramping up in two or three
- I just, I think, have in case we're brought into this court case in some way. I will.
- We'll have some discovery in this case in the not too distant future, probably ramping up in two or three
- months. in this case, in the not too distant future, probably ramping up in two or three months.
- Is that fair? Sounds fair. Thank you. Will that work, staff?
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been in medical care.
- Will this bill ensure that products from small producers in rural counties are paid a fair market value
- In Texas, we rank sixth in honey production in the United States.
- Texas and in the Southwest.
- What do you what do you think the loss is in? In stolen cattle a year. Do you have an idea?
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Kevin West is in the room Good morning.
- While, as I mentioned in my preamble, it is not in response. To any particular issue.
- Higher education in and of itself.
- It just sounds like this is very much in response to that specific situation in which that student was
- I still believe in what I've seen in other states that have passed similar legislation.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
Keywords:
education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In that case, we actually had the attorney general weighing in, the office weighing in on an internal
- , with our determination as to whether an individual in the body should be in any way disciplined or
- even expelled. ...in the body should be in any way disciplined or even expelled.
- will also stay in that, and the insurance will stay in that division.
- in an advisory capacity only.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- In what ways were these people brought in? Is there anything nefarious that could be?
- Fair enough.
- In discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.
- In discussion on the motion. Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.
- In discussion on the motion. Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Summary:
The committee first reviewed a list of bills already marked ready for due pass, including several House bills (HB 1010, 1018, 1020, 1023, 1041, 1055, 1077) and Senate bills (SB 4, 16, 24, 55, 59), along with a few items in the budget packet. The JBC Personnel Subcommittee report was then taken up, and Senator Rice offered a substitute motion to separate out the governor’s staff-related item for a separate vote and a roll-call division. After discussion about the request and the underlying personnel issue, the substitute motion failed on a roll-call division, and the committee then adopted the personnel subcommittee report as a whole.
The committee next heard questions for Treasurer John Thurston on House Bill 1034 and the Treasurer’s office budget request. Members raised concerns about salary increases for executive staff, the size of raises under the approved pay plan, office hours, and whether the office was prioritizing raises appropriately. Thurston said the salaries were within the previously approved pay plan, that the request was for full funding of that plan with a negotiated 10% amount, and that office hours remained the same though vault tours had been adjusted for scheduling. Several members expressed dissatisfaction with the increases, while others noted the compromise reached with committee leadership. The committee then adopted the letter for HB 1034.
The committee also considered special language items, including a proposal tied to extension office improvements through a DFA-administered program for the Division of Agriculture, which was described as unfunded. That item was adopted. The committee then moved through the remaining ready items, giving do-pass or adopt motions to SB 29, SB 51, HB 1034, HB 1010, HB 1018, HB 1020, HB 1023, HB 1041, HB 1055, HB 1077, SB 16, SB 23, SB 24, SB 55, and SB 59. SB 4 was set aside as not ready. The meeting adjourned with notice that the committee would reconvene in 15 minutes in another room to handle special language.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Alexis Underwood is waving in support. Janine Ford is waving in support.
- Michael Grennan is waving in support. Derek Debevac is waving in support.
- Linda Debevac is waving in support. Glinda Bickey is waving in support.
- Thomas Bougos is waving in support. Christina Underwood is waving in support.
- in our state's future.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and first temporarily postponed SB 920, the mathematics education bill. The committee then took up SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, with Senator Rodriguez explaining that the bill would give districts more flexibility in educator pay by restoring meaningful cost-of-living adjustments for teachers with direct student contact, allowing districts to recognize relevant advanced degrees, and removing rigid performance-pay caps. Several senators spoke in support, emphasizing teacher retention, compensation, and the need to invest more in education. The bill was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee next heard SB 1036 on school counselors, presented by Senator Calatayud, which aims to address counselor shortages by removing certification barriers tied to classroom teacher requirements and expanding the pool of eligible applicants. Testimony and discussion focused heavily on the shortage of counselors, high student-to-counselor ratios, and the impact on academic guidance and student mental health. Students and a veteran teacher described limited access to counselors, overburdened staff, and the need for more support personnel; Senator Osgood also noted the role of BRACE advisors and broader student support needs. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 1036 by unanimous vote.
During the counselor bill discussion, senators also reflected on access and equity in college and career advising, with comments about the need for more efficient use of counselor time and better outreach from Florida colleges. The meeting ended after members recorded their votes on the two bills and, with no objection, adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: House Speaker Demuth Budget Negotiations Media Availability - 06/04/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Those discussions and the work in a bipartisan way have not broken down in any way.
- a number of provisions in there.
- move in and go forward. that have kind of bubbled up in the that have kind of bubbled up in the transportation
- And in this in just just a guarantee.
- in those bills?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In those circumstances, it's fair and sometimes necessary for the employer and the employee to negotiate
- </c> issues in Minnesota's economy and in issues in Minnesota's economy and in particular<00:01:51.439
- /c> uh good Workforce and in a in a business uh good Workforce and in a in a business um<00:02:05.119
- </c> engineer in the technology field in engineer in the technology field in Minnesota<00:14:40.040><
- ><c> in</c> when it was in the labor Committee in when it was in the labor Committee in 2024<00:42:49.839
Keywords:
commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF1469, Minnesota, workforce development, job training, job skills training, reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, ex-offenders, inmates, recently released inmates, felony conviction, felony-level offense, corrections, prison release
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in in the in adds a pretty good carrot in in the in the<00:02:11.280><c> amendment</c><00:02:11.879>
- um uh in processes that are involved in um uh in uh<00:17:47.240><c> producing</c><00:17:47.720><c>
- > of</c><01:03:59.319><c> of</c> timing in terms of price in terms of of timing in terms of price in
- </c><01:05:46.640><c> 2023</c><01:05:47.400><c> in</c> reform that was passed in 2023 in reform that
- brand new world we live in we live in a brand new world we live in we live in a world<01:16:53.360><
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> our local streets in the MSA system in our local streets in the MSA system in that<00:04:39.199>
- </c> Morristown and in every city in between Morristown and in every city in between uh<00:08:03.919>
- Minneapolis supports an approach that provides a fair and equitable partnership in both the project cost
- Minneapolis supports an approach that provides a fair and equitable partnership in both the project cost
- Minneapolis supports an approach that provides a fair and equitable partnership in both the project cost
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> represented higher in the ACB totals in represented higher in the ACB totals in the<00:16:32.560
- in general uh<00:31:14.399><c> in</c> uh in uh in emissions.<00:31:16.240><c> Uh</c><00:31:16.640><c>
- </c> coming in not the existing portion in coming in not the existing portion in which<01:10:46.560><
- been increased in in decades in many not been increased in in decades in many cases.<01:25:20.960><c>
- In the in the course of reduction.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:07:31.919><c> of</c> cause issue in the in the course of cause issue in the in the course of
- I think that's fair and a custom and practice in the 16 years I've been here in this legislature.
- I think that's fair and a custom and<00:31:55.880><c> practice</c><00:31:56.280><c> in</c><00:31:56.360
- And it really, it's not fair to the providers in some ways that they know, but I don't know that we need
- to the providers it really it's not fair to the providers in<00:40:23.240><c> some</c><00:40:23.400>
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-13 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- this amendment is because it brings in fairness and it brings inconsistency.
- are in the United States live in Florida.
- Jewish teachings advocate for a justice system rooted in fairness, restraint, and the protection of human
- So I'm asking you all today to find it in your hearts, in your hands, in your voice to say yes to this
- in this bill.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adoption of the special order report for the day. The chamber then moved into a special-order agenda focused almost entirely on immigration-related measures, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. The memorial was adopted 85-27 after brief debate, with supporters arguing Florida should help maximize federal immigration enforcement and opponents saying Congress, not the state, should fix immigration policy.
The House next took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses for illegal entry and reentry by adult unauthorized aliens and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members debated constitutional concerns, due process, racial profiling, fiscal impacts, and whether the bill intruded on federal immigration authority. Several amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to extend protections to Venezuelans with TPS, to remove the mandatory death penalty, to protect certain long-term immigrant workers and teachers, to expand exemptions for Haitians and humanitarian parole recipients, and to create a task force on best practices for immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive locations. A final amendment to strip the bill as unconstitutional was also rejected. The bill then passed 85-29.
The final measure discussed was Senate Bill 2C, which creates a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establishes grants and incentive bonuses for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities, repeals the fee waiver for undocumented students beginning July 1, 2025, and appropriates more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as a broad enforcement package, while questions from members focused on the impact on current students who receive in-state tuition and whether the bill would remove incentives for those already enrolled. The transcript ends during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- But in all fairness, sure, when we start talking about the money that we can collect, when I came onto
- in Caddo.
- In 24 to 26, there's only 118 increase in pre-trials.
- come in.
- come in.
Committee:
House Appropriations