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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 52 Jun 4th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Tyler Huell on achieving the rank
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating James Schneider on achieving the rank
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Nikiel Sieno on achieving the rank
- Resolutions filed by Representative Smola of Warren, recognizing the town of Sturbridge for its enduring
- I have filed this bill since 2022, and the Commonwealth has waited long enough for its passage.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the first session I was asked to co-file the legislation with him.
- , there have been In my own experience in these last days since the gentleman filed the amendment, there
- I rise in support of the extension order filed by the Committee on Revenue, and I want to give a brief
- by Senator Lewis, and Senate 2018, filed by Senator Jalen, regarding property.
- And Senate 2018, filed by Senator Jalen, regarding property tax breaks and deferral programs.
Summary:
The Senate resumed consideration of An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and took up a series of amendments focused on farm taxation, land preservation, permitting, renewable energy, marketing, and labor standards. Amendment 5, offered by Senator Tarr, would allow local option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years; it was supported by Senator Comerford and adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Amendment 20, offered by Senator Mark, created a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to improve marketing and promotion of agricultural goods, and it was also adopted. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but rejected, including proposals on APR criteria, a one-stop permitting and grants portal, foreign ownership tracking in the farmland registry, horse-riding instruction licensure, higher solar/agrovoltaics caps on farmland, farm stand waiver flexibility, notice before conversion of registered farmland, and a health and wellness amendment.
A major point of debate was Amendment 41, offered by Senator Gomez, which sought to extend wage and hour protections to agricultural laborers, including raising the subminimum wage, adding overtime, paid breaks, and paid time off. Senator Gomez described the measure as a correction to racist historical exclusions, and Senator Eldridge and Senator Comerford spoke in support of stronger worker protections and continued negotiations. The sponsor ultimately withdrew the amendment, saying talks with stakeholders and Senate leadership would continue. The chamber also heard a brief recognition for youth mentoring guests and later adopted a study amendment from Senator Fattman directing an assessment of the need for a Central Massachusetts agricultural school; that amendment passed 37-0.
After the agricultural bill was amended by the Senate Ways and Means amendment and ordered to a third reading, the Senate passed the bill, An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts (S. 3029), to be engrossed by a vote of 39-0. The Senate then adopted several committee extension orders, including extensions for the Revenue Committee and the Financial Services Committee, with some discussion about the number and scope of bills covered. The chamber also passed a local bill designating the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville Veterans Memorial Overpass in Sandwich and another local alcohol licensing bill for Topsfield. The session ended with recognitions for community and youth groups, a motion to adjourn in memory of Mark K. Harris, and adjournment to the following day at 11 a.m.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- It gives them the opportunity to look at files.
- Does this also allow the officer if he wins to have his file expunged so that there's no record?
- If he files and he wins, are there any reprisals?
- This file is still going to exist.
- Not only would that record exist in their personnel file, this case is always going to end up going to
Committee:
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Keywords:
trauma, public safety, counseling, mental health, employee benefits, law enforcement, stress management, suicide prevention, workforce readiness, disciplinary action, appeals, termination, superior court, investigative process, reinstatement, immigration, data sharing, federal government, undocumented immigrants, visa overstays
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we filed the motion to provide an amicus brief to the court to explain the issue and walk through
- Then there was a motion by the Office of the Attorney General to strike our motion to file an amicus,
- asserting that that was not something within our legal authority to file because we didn't represent
- The Office of the Attorney General moved to strike our motion to file an amicus, asserting that that
- Or do you think that we're perhaps crossing a line when the legislature files suit on its own? Mr.
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from February 9 and February 11, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1328 from Senator Harris, a cleanup bill related to the Department of Lands’ authority to use its own general counsel under the 2024 changes in Senate Bill 1292. Harris said the bill aligns statutes with current practice by replacing references to the Attorney General in multiple land-management and enforcement provisions, while preserving some AG involvement. The Attorney General’s office, through Phil Skinner, opposed the bill as unconstitutional, arguing it strips core duties from a constitutional officer and transfers sovereign litigation authority to agency attorneys. Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller and General Counsel John Richards testified in support, describing confusion and overlap in recent cases. After debate, a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee failed 2-7, and the original motion to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed 7-2.
The committee then considered three Idaho Department of Fish and Game rule dockets. Docket 13-0103-2501, covering public use of Fish and Game lands, added definitions and restrictions related to camping, leashes, exploding targets, and air guns; it was approved unanimously. Docket 13-116-2401, on trapping and fur-bearing animals, clarified bait definitions, adjusted reporting and reimbursement provisions, and added allowances or restrictions tied to snow-covered routes, bridges, wildlife crossings, and wolf trapping; it was also approved unanimously. Docket 13-119-2501, governing licensed vendors, revised selection and termination criteria, lowered the active vendor ceiling, barred new out-of-state vendor applications, and allowed vendors to pass through credit card processing fees; it was approved unanimously.
Finally, the committee heard Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Director Susan Buxton on docket 2601-2501. She proposed fee increases for motor vehicle entry, commercial vehicle entry, boat launching, moorage, and reservation-related charges, while asking the committee to reject two sections: one adding employee enforcement language and one increasing campsite fees, which she said should be revisited later to better protect affordability for Idaho residents. The committee agreed to reject those two sections and approved the remainder of the docket, with members noting the changes were intended to focus fee increases more on non-residents and align with prior legislative intent.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Amendment filed on the bill and substitute amendment to the substitute.
- Now there is an amendment filed.
- Without objection to the late-filed amendment to the substitute amendment introduced.
- Family members may file a petition with the Division of Administrative Hearings to resolve any alleged
- Senator Burton: The strike all was in the originally filed bill as well, so we have left it that way.
Keywords:
funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-29 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Leak, you reminded me of feelings that each one of us have when we confront legislation filed in
- Members, I filed this amendment to make one simple point: if this bill says that taking the life of law
- I filed this amendment to hold up a mirror to the policy choice, to ask us to think carefully about the
- Whether it's filing a condo bill for two years in a row that nobody pays attention to.
- In 2020, my good friend sitting behind me filed a bill called the Veterans Protection Act.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also requires 45 days' written notice before filing, giving operators an opportunity to fix
- And then once that number gets filed and the $150 million number gets thrown out there, again, they're
- that it's narrowed down with the PAGA part, you know, 45-day written notice before a lawsuit can be filed
- That suspicious, say that fast three times, suspicious activity report is filed, and then it is sent
- And so not everybody files the SAR that then triggers going to IC3.
Summary:
The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused on public safety, privacy, animal welfare, and elder protection. AB 634 by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez would ban the manufacture, distribution, and sale of tianeptine, described as “gas station heroin,” with supporters citing addiction and hospitalization risks and noting the bill had been narrowed to civil penalties and research exceptions. AB 1159 by Senator Addis would expand student data privacy protections to higher education and limit how ed tech companies use student information, including a narrow private right of action; supporters emphasized student privacy and opponents warned it could chill innovation and create litigation risk. AB 1382 by Assemblymember Castillo would prohibit the sale of genetically modified animals for cosmetic purposes, with supporters pointing to animal welfare and shelter overpopulation concerns and opponents seeking a narrower exemption for glowfish and other already regulated aquatic species.
The committee also heard AB 871, which would strengthen reporting and training requirements for financial institutions responding to suspected elder financial abuse and scams, including reporting to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and encouraging rapid client reporting. Supporters said the bill could help recover funds and improve pattern detection across jurisdictions, while one member raised concerns about duplication with existing suspicious activity reporting and bank procedures. In discussion, members generally supported the bill but noted the need to refine it; the author said it was intended as a practical step to improve existing processes.
All four bills were moved out of committee with do pass recommendations, with AB 634, AB 1159, AB 1382, and AB 871 each passing on recorded votes after discussion and amendments. The committee also adopted consent calendar items and ended with a recognition of Republican caucus judiciary consultant Daryl Thomas, who is retiring after more than 20 years of service.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:31 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Staff manages more than 20,000 active inmate and parole files statewide.
- No, Madam Chair, it's one full file of individuals.
- So, you know, you can have a Lifer file that's this large.
- You know, and so you might have one Lifer File, and you'll have... and 15 other small ones.
- So, we wouldn't necessarily need their files right away.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Aug 4th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- So if I make, so if I'm a business and I make the donation, as you call it, in 2025, when I file the
- Usually, anybody who collects sales tax is required to file on a monthly basis.
- And then, depending on total gross revenue, filing is either monthly, quarterly, or annual, and it's
- only going to be the smallest businesses that file on an annual basis.
- The report was submitted, the entire tax preference for the year was denied because it was filed one
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we're going to hear testimony on 17 bills concerning miscellaneous and late-file bills.
- Today we're going to hear testimony on 17 bills concerning miscellaneous and late-file bills.
- Late-file bills are bills that were not filed by the statutory deadline.
- Under House rules, matters that were filed in the House that we're hearing today are required to be reported
- The first is House 4722, an Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, which I filed
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 late-file and miscellaneous bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and fee proposals. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would permanently continue a special property tax classification allowing the city to maintain a 50% residential minimum factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and local legislators said the measure is needed to prevent an estimated 18% residential tax increase when the current temporary authority expires, arguing that the city’s commercial growth and 1988 tax rules have created an unintended burden on homeowners, especially seniors. Committee members asked about the regional business impact, whether major taxpayers might leave, and why a permanent change was sought instead of another short extension; Watertown officials said the policy had not deterred commercial growth and that the city’s fiscal planning and stabilization funds were being used for schools, infrastructure, and bond rating support.
The committee also heard H. 4435 from Charlemont, which would authorize a local tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials described Charlemont as a small rural community with a large visitor burden from skiing, rafting, and other recreation, saying police, fire, and EMS costs rise sharply during peak seasons and that the tax would help shift some of those costs to visitors rather than local residents. A committee member questioned the legal structure of taxing recreation services versus goods, but the town said the proposal was modeled on the meals and rooms tax and had local business support.
Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, especially electric school buses and Class 3-8 trucks. Supporters, including EV advocates, a school transportation company, and Rep. Gentile, said the bill would cap sales and excise taxes on EV vehicles at the level of comparable diesel vehicles to remove an unintended tax penalty, keep revenue neutral, and support the state’s climate goals while helping school districts and private bus operators manage higher upfront costs. Rep. Gentile also spoke in support of H. 4755, which would amend Sudbury’s means-tested senior property tax exemption so the town would not need new special legislation if the program is renewed again in the future. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded after public testimony and committee questions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- They are filed by our terrific colleague, Senator Joan Lovely, and Representative Badger.
- Thank you so much for taking the time to testify and file this bill.
- It really does explain why we filed this bill. I want to say thank you to Rep.
- Badger for approaching me to file this bill on the Senate side. I was honored to do so.
- Okay. for approaching me to file this bill on the Senate side. I was honored to do so.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Higher Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Higher Education held a hearing on two late-filed bills, S. 2927 and H. 5012, titled An Act Relative to Students Accessing Food and Nutritional Information, filed by Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Michelle Badger. The bills would require schools to make clear, centralized online information available about gluten-free and allergen-free meals, including menus, food safety procedures, and contact information, so students with celiac disease and other medically necessary dietary restrictions can safely participate in universal school meal programs. Committee members and the bill sponsors emphasized that the measure is intended to improve transparency, equity, and access within the Commonwealth’s universal free breakfast and lunch program.
Testimony came from students, parents, physicians, and advocates, many of whom described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune condition requiring a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. Witnesses said families often struggle to find reliable school meal information, and that lack of communication between school administrators, nurses, and food service staff can lead families to opt out of school meals even when safe options exist. Medical witnesses from Boston Children’s, Mass General, and Beth Israel said the bill addresses a real barrier identified in research and could help prevent health problems, missed school, and long-term complications from gluten exposure. Several witnesses also noted that the bill’s approach could benefit students with food allergies more broadly.
Committee members praised the testimony, especially from young student witnesses, and discussed practical issues such as cross-contamination, 504 plans, and whether schools already have the underlying information needed to comply. One member suggested the Department of Public Health might be able to address some of the issue through regulations, similar to a prior restaurant allergy-protocol change. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee closed after hearing from all panels and the bill sponsors, who asked for favorable consideration.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Apr 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Those actually never filed. Well, it's actually never filed, but thank you for bringing that up.
- Yeah, I think you can just look at COVID and all the cases that were filed against county executives.
- into a contract with her saying, by agreement, I get the stays, you get that days, you would have to file
- You wouldn't be able to file a family law case in the state of Missouri and then tell the court that
- “You wouldn't be able to file a family law case in the state of Missouri and then tell the court that
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We give that discretion to the Attorney General. discretion to the Attorney General to make a filing
- We filed a conference report... ...session.
- We filed a conference report and we had left out the foreign entity, but we didn't have foreign entity
- till 10:00 a.m. tomorrow and ask that the journal remain open until the last conference report is filed
- adjourned till 10:00 a.m. tomorrow and the journal remain open until the last conference report is filed
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Mar 11th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- But I would like to go through kind of the qualifications of the file bill because that's what we're
- But I would like to go through kind of the qualifications of the file bill because that's what we're
- But I would like to go through kind of the qualifications of the file bill because that's what we're
- But I have reviewed the sub, and it is significantly different than the original filed bill.
- I have reviewed the sub, and it is significantly different than the original filed bill.
Committee:
House Elementary and Secondary Education
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- In June, we filed a rate case before the Corporation Commission to modify that data center tariff from
- We filed our case in June, and we'll be through in the hearing process this summer.
- So in our environment, we have a roughly a two-year regulatory proceeding that takes place when we file
- We filed our application last June.
- increase in march of twenty twenty four and so very shortly thereafter again last summer last june we filed
Committee:
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Energy panel considers bill to appropriate funds to Minnesota Energy Alley program, HF1013 3/18/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill we have, House File 1013, with Representative Craft.
- I'd like to move House File 1013 be laid over for possible inclusion. Great.
- Thank you for your consideration of House File 1013 as amended, and I ask for your support as discussions
- And with that, House File 1013 is laid over.
- </c><00:14:42.240><c> 1013</c> business and with that house file 1013 business and with that house file
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 3/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One is House File 24, and that is the providing life-saving care to an infant that is born alive.
- We would expect at least that House File 24, providing care if a child or an infant is born alive, would
- But on the other two, you know, we're going to go straight to a vote, and like I said, House File 24
- Well, both House File 24 and 25 are restoring things that have been in the law with bipartisan support
- </c><00:02:54.440><c> 24</c> add leader well both 20 house file 24 add leader well both 20 house file
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering the High Cost of Healthcare | Senator Matt Klein May 1st, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One of them being Senate File 3769, which is bipartisan. It's the 340B drug pricing program.
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- </c><00:01:17.600><c> 3769,</c> One of them being Senate File 3769, One of them being Senate File 3769
- Now, [laughter] you've also authored Senate File 3859, which would create a vaccine advisory council
- It's Senate File 3650, which is a bipartisan bill authored by Senator Dreheim, which would ban direct-to-consumer
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- After property is seized, the typical process is that the prosecutor files a forfeiture action, and the
- By having the reports that are currently being filed locally also be shared with the state controller's
- and occupancy at their declared residence for at least 120 nights during the year preceding their filing
- up to 120 days that you need to be living within your district in the year prior to the candidate filing
- to be consecutive, and it amounts to roughly four months out of that year prior to the candidate filing
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That report will be filed in the Office of the Secretary.
- substitute senator will also receive his oath of office upon arrival, and the correspondence will be filed
- February 27, 2006. and the correspondence will be filed in the Office of the Secretary.
- substitute Senator will also receive his oath of office upon arrival, and the correspondence will be filed
- Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 will be filed in the Office of the Secretary.