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NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 17th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows access to both state and state. No.
- in the United States of America.
- So that we can be the absolute best state in the United States of America. I believe we can.
- During this 109th Nebraska Legislature, I signed over the state of the state of Nebraska.
- I also want to thank the Nebraska State Patrol for keeping our State Capitol secure.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- representing the State of Idaho in the Congress of the United States.
- of the United States, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States, and Congress
- the United States, and the United States in Congress assembled.
- We are hurting the state.
- State police, we see the position the state police were in; we didn't add them in as well.
Summary:
The House opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received messages from the governor and Senate. Several committee reports were read, including referrals of newly printed bills and memorials, and the House moved a number of measures to second reading, general orders, or committee calendars. The chamber also advanced multiple bills through first reading and referral, including measures on health insurance prior authorization, budget limits, homestead exemption, Medicaid presumptive eligibility, student enrollment counseling, water districts, and rat control.
In Committee of the Whole, members considered House Bill 717 on motor vehicles, Senate Bill 1227 on artificial intelligence in K-12 education, House Bill 668 on child custody interference, House Bill 750 on programmable money, and House Bill 747 on abatement districts. Amendments were adopted to HB 717, HB 1227, HB 668, and HB 750, and the committee reported those bills back without recommendation as amended; HB 530, HB 627, HB 598, and HB 747 were reported as progress. The House adopted the committee report, sending HB 717, HB 668, and HB 750 to engrossing and placing SB 1227 on the first reading calendar.
On third reading, House Bill 659 passed 41-27 after extensive debate over requiring local law enforcement agencies to seek ICE 287(g) agreements and whether the bill imposed an unfunded mandate or would improve immigration enforcement and public safety. House Bill 674, dealing with telephone service discontinuance after FCC approval, passed 65-1 with four abstentions. The House also passed HB 566, HB 568, HB 774, SB 1244, and SB 1265, largely as code-cleanup or repeal measures, and held several bills on the calendar until the following Monday.
The chamber then began debate on Senate Bill 1331, a 2026 budget rescission bill that would impose across-the-board holdbacks except for certain areas such as K-12, corrections, state police, and Medicaid. Supporters argued it was needed to maintain a structurally balanced budget, preserve fiscal discipline, and set a baseline for later add-backs; opponents said it was an unfunded, blunt cut that would harm vulnerable populations, reduce services, and rely on a process they viewed as constitutionally and practically flawed. Debate continued at length, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Sixteen states, including four this year, have passed these similar protections.
- What does it mean in a state that has 98% covered individuals? Right.
- The program does have reporting, but not as specific on the state level.
- Other states have already enacted similar reforms and have saved money.
- I was near a comatose state.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The committee held a lengthy hearing on a large docket of pharmacy and drug-pricing bills, with most testimony focused on PBM reform, 340B drug discount program protections, specialty medication access, and medication adherence. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney opened the hearing and took testimony from legislators, patient advocates, pharmacists, health center leaders, industry representatives, and policy groups. Several speakers described delays, denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and pharmacy closures tied to PBM practices, while others emphasized the importance of community health centers and independent pharmacies in serving patients.
On the 340B program, supporters including Senator Eldridge, Senator Payano, Community Care Cooperative, Fenway Health, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and several community health center leaders argued that bills such as H. 1107 and S. 819 would stop discriminatory PBM and manufacturer practices, preserve contract pharmacy access, and protect safety-net providers that say they reinvest savings into care, pharmacy expansion, interpreter services, behavioral health, and other services. Opponents including PhRMA, the Community Liver Alliance, and a public policy analyst argued the program lacks transparency and accountability, has grown beyond its original purpose, and may benefit large hospitals and for-profit entities more than low-income patients. They urged more reporting and oversight rather than expanding protections.
On PBM reform, testimony supported bills including H. 1157, H. 1234, S. 724, S. 831, and related measures that would require rebate pass-through, ban spread pricing, limit steering to PBM-owned pharmacies, and improve reimbursement for community pharmacies. Independent pharmacists and patients said current PBM practices raise costs, create administrative burdens, and threaten access to local pharmacies. PCMA, representing PBMs, opposed the reforms, arguing PBMs lower costs, that plan sponsors choose to contract with them, and that the Health Policy Commission and CHIA should complete their ongoing study before new mandates are adopted. The committee also heard support for H. 1322 and S. 734 on specialty medications, and for H. 781 and H. 1305 on medication synchronization to improve adherence. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
- of her greatest moments was being invited to participate in the Veterans Express and travel to Washington
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then considered a motion by Senator Collins to adjourn in memory of Ms. Adrian M. Morrissey of South Boston. The chamber heard a detailed remembrance of Morrissey’s family, her devotion to her grandchildren, her Irish heritage, her involvement in the South Boston Irish American Society, and her appreciation for military service and veterans’ traditions. The motion was approved, and the Senate observed a moment of silence in her memory.
Senator O’Connor then offered an order for the Senate to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted by voice vote. Senator O’Connor subsequently moved that the Senate adjourn, and that motion also passed by voice vote, ending the session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Shannon Lee to the California State Assembly. Ms.
- to the state legislature.
- As one of the first Polynesians ever elected to a state house in the entire United States, I take pride
- While California does have a state voting rights act to help with state and local elections, this ruling
- the United States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
2025 Sine Die Ceremony Apr 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- that let public service be a proud and lively career, and let every man and woman who works for this state
- be able to say with pride and honor that I serve the state of Washington in its hour of greatest need
Summary:
The transcript covers end-of-session floor action in both chambers of the Washington Legislature. Messages were received announcing that the House had adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8404 and that the Speaker had signed Senate Bill 5161, while the Senate President signed open session substitute Senate Bill 5194, substitute Senate Bill 5195, Senate Concurrent Resolution 8404, and House Concurrent Resolution 4404. The Senate also moved all measures on the floor calendar or held at the desk back to the Committee on Rules, and the Senate journal for the 105th day was approved.
In the House, the Speaker reported signing the same measures and took a brief point of personal privilege to thank legislative staff. The House also dispensed with reading the journal and approved it by consent. Staff were invited to the floor for a sine die ceremony, indicating the close of session.
The final action was a motion to adjourn sine die for the 2025 regular session of the 69th Legislature. After clarification of the motion, the Legislature agreed and adjourned sine die without objection.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 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., January 3, 2025.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 11/19/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of Washington, which is a state of seven million people.
- of Washington, which is a state of seven million people.
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-25-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Jennifer Henson Decker, District 58, state representative. State Rep. DJ Johnson, 13th District.
- </c> contribution limits to the state contribution limits to the state executive<00:10:36.560><c> committee
- of Kentucky, that being the Secretary of State, State Board of Elections, and the clerks through the
- </c><00:15:29.240><c> called</c> commission in Washington, D.C. called commission in Washington, D.C.
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Committee:
Senate State & Local Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, October 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, October 6,
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Jan 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Washington. Senator Weber. Trent? Here. Senator Washington. Senator Weber. Here.
- It's just them stating this is our intent.
- from just chewing up the bandwidth and artificially deflating bed needs within communities in the state
- from just chewing up the bandwidth and artificially deflating bed needs within communities in the state
- The Secretary of State has one now, sometimes not specific enough.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Mar 19th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Michael Leprosch, State Senator. Those remarks will be printed in the journal.
- Michael Leprosch, State Senator. Those remarks will be printed in the journal.
- And today, like eight other states before us, we're saying no more.
- Indeed, Massachusetts is the only state in the country, As an alternative.
- It prohibits breed discrimination in state-aided public housing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- State Affairs will come to order. We'll look up the roll.
- pass a concurrent resolution determining a federal directive is unconstitutional and prohibiting a state
- or the closure of other businesses or prohibiting certain other activities that are legal in this state
- Uh, you know, we've discussed this a couple of times in there and about state sovereignty, state sovereignty
- Direct or prohibit any government official that is an employee or agent of the state or of any local
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 796, which had previously been heard and was before the committee with a new substitute. Senator King explained that the bill would allow the Legislature, by concurrent resolution and a two-thirds vote of each chamber, to determine that a federal directive is unconstitutional and to prohibit state or local officers from assisting in its enforcement. He said the measure would not nullify federal law, but would bar state and local cooperation with federal actions the Legislature found unconstitutional, such as directives affecting churches, gun rights, or other state interests.
Members asked questions about when the process could be used and whether it would only apply during a regular or special session. Senator King responded that it would require the Legislature to be in session, like any concurrent resolution. Senator Hall expressed support for state sovereignty but worried the bill was too limited and did not go far enough to assert Texas independence from federal overreach. King replied that the bill would still let the Legislature direct state and local officials not to assist in carrying out unconstitutional federal actions.
The committee adopted the substitute without objection. Senator Bettencourt then moved to report House Bill 796, as substituted, to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion passed on an 8-2 vote, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 3, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Summary:
The Senate convened on January 14, 2026, approved the previous day’s journal without objection, and moved through the first order of business. Under reports of standing committees, Senate Bill 585 was reported and referred to the Committee on Rules, with the rest of the committee report accepted as designated.
The chamber then took up introductions and first reading of bills. Senate Bill 615 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Labor and Commerce. On motion, the Senate approved the referrals in the introductions report as designated, except for Senate Bill 6179, which concerns aligning child care subsidy-based rates and was redirected to the Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education.
No substantive debate or votes occurred beyond unanimous consent actions on the journal, committee referrals, and bill referrals. The Senate adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 15th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 3, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the previous day’s journal without objection, and moved through the first order of business to committee reports. Senate Bill 585 was reported and referred to the Committee on Rules. The chamber then advanced to introductions and first reading of bills, including Senate Bill 615 and Senate Bill 6152, which were referred to the Committee on Labor and Commerce.
On the introductions and referrals report, the Senate agreed to refer measures as designated, with one exception: Senate Bill 6179, concerning alignment of child care subsidy-based rates, was redirected to the Committee on Early Learning and K-12 Education. No debate or recorded votes occurred on these referrals.
The Senate then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, December 26
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, February 17th
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
- pledge allegiance to the flag of the I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United<00:07:39.440><c> States
- ><c> America</c><00:07:40.880><c> and</c><00:07:41.039><c> to</c><00:07:41.280><c> the</c> United States
- of America and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:07:41.840><c> for</c><00:07:42.080
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, DC, February 5, 2026.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- allegiance to the flag of the >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United<00:07:55.199><c> States
- ><c> America</c><00:07:56.639><c> and</c><00:07:56.800><c> to</c><00:07:57.039><c> the</c> United States
- of America and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:07:57.759><c> for</c><00:07:58.000
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, November 25, 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., November 25, 2025.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC Public Hearings 03-31-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- State Bar Association, there were State Bar Association, there were um, um, um, 61<00:09:42.560><c> in
- </c> Hawaii State Hospital. Hawaii State Hospital.
- </c> our state our state for<00:36:55.800><c> generations.
- I went to Seattle University, Washington. I became the first in my family to go to college.
- Thank you very much. in the state. Um Leaving all the in the state.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Kursha Kauahi Kani Mililani Durrant to the District Court of the First Circuit, but announced it would not vote until April 2. The chair also noted a backup plan if Zoom failed. Testimony was limited to two minutes per speaker. The hearing focused on Durrant’s qualifications, judicial temperament, and readiness for the bench, with no opposition presented.
Support came from the Office of the Public Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, and numerous individuals. Witnesses described Durrant as highly experienced in both criminal and civil practice, including district, family, circuit, appellate, ICA, and Supreme Court work. Several speakers emphasized her legal reasoning, mentorship, civility, cultural grounding, and ability to listen and treat litigants with dignity. Personal supporters also highlighted her public service, hula background, and character.
Committee members questioned Durrant about how she would approach district court cases involving repeat offenders, mental illness, substance abuse, houselessness, and diversion. Durrant said she would follow the law, consider the full range of sentencing factors, and use available probation, diversion, and treatment options where appropriate. She said she would be committed to using legislative tools such as Act 26 and other diversion powers, and to looking beyond advocacy toward practical justice and reducing recidivism. She also said her clerkship with Judge Marsha Waldorf, including exposure to drug court and mental health court, shaped her approach to problem-solving on the bench.