CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Feb 17th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:

UC Health locations serve patients from 99% of California zip codes.
Governor Newsom's state budget proposal acknowledges this.
And as a system, we are serving the entire state of California.
I think we're in a different state of affairs, no pun, with the state of California, where people still
I'm the president of California State University Employees Union.

Keywords: 988, house, all

CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 23rd, 2026

California 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
Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome these fine students from California State University.
And now we can welcome these future leaders to the California State Senate. Thank you. Thank you.
And so I work with the kids, teaching them coding, along with other experiments.
Welcome to the California State Senate. You know. Thank you. You know. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a prayer recognizing World Water Day and the challenges of water scarcity, and then proceeded with several floor introductions. Members welcomed wildlife photographer Alice Cahill, outgoing California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Chuck Bonham, Avalon Fire Chief Michael Alegria, and a delegation of Cal Poly Pomona students participating in CSU advocacy activities. The chamber also received a message that the Assembly had passed AB 2156, and the Senate approved the March 16-19 journals as corrected. The main floor action was on Senate Concurrent Resolution 132, which designates March 22, 2026, as California STEAM Robotics Day. The author and supporting senators emphasized the value of robotics and hands-on STEAM education for career readiness, problem-solving, and workforce development. The resolution passed by a 34-0 vote. Afterward, the author introduced student and industry guests connected to robotics education, including a Poway High School student and representatives from Garner Holt Productions. The Senate then considered five gubernatorial appointments, all of which were confirmed unanimously: Paul Toopee as Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Peter Britery to the Southwestern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, Dr. Youngping Chen and Gregory Lung to the California Acupuncture Board, and Roy Mather to the Board of Pilot Commissioners. The body also suspended Joint Rule 62A to allow the Governmental Organization Committee to hear AB 2156 on March 24 without sufficient notice. At the end of the session, the Senate adjourned in memory of Anne Colchin, a longtime Carlsbad city councilmember and public servant, and announced it would reconvene on March 26, 2026, after the State of the Judiciary joint convention.

MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:

I'm State Senator Becker Roush.
I think the state has a responsibility.
Because we are a POST-certified state, and the recruits... ...out-of-state exemptions.
In fact, the only states with more than 100 centers are California and Texas, states with four to five
Code, and Massachusetts state law provide that the franchising authority, or Massachusetts, the issuing

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:

And how the state can use programs like CONFIRE as a model to use statewide.
It can get filled at a regional level; if it can't, then it goes to the state, and then the state fills
We get regional input and then state-level input.
And I think you've heard from all of us in some ways just about the state of the state when it comes
So the title itself, we know that we are in alignment with both federal and state law.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules convened with quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Courtney Welsh to the California Housing Partnership Corporation Board, Janessa Goldbeck to the California Veterans Board, and Tom Huntington to the State Parks and Recreation Commission, each by 3-0 vote. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees, the 2026 committee chair and membership appointments, the 2026 session schedule, the 2026 Senate holiday schedule, and floor acknowledgments, all by 4-0 votes. The committee then heard confirmation testimony from Hernando Garzon, M.D., nominated as Chief Medical Officer of the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Senators asked about EMSA’s strategic plan, data integration, local flexibility in statewide standards, ambulance patient offload regulations, stakeholder engagement, disaster response, rural access, and alternatives to transporting 9-1-1 callers to emergency departments. Garzon emphasized data-driven decision-making, technical assistance to local EMS agencies, collaboration with hospitals and providers, and the use of community paramedicine, telehealth, and pre-positioned resources in disasters. Public commenters and members supported his confirmation, and the committee approved the appointment 4-0 for referral to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Stephanie Weldon, nominated as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health. She described her tribal background, prior state, county, tribal, and nonprofit experience, and her focus on serving communities facing health disparities. Senators questioned her about how the office sets priorities, measures outcomes, balances equity work amid political opposition to DEI language, and tailors technical assistance to rural and tribal communities. Weldon pointed to work on tribal consultation, behavioral health, youth mental health, the California Reducing Disparities Project, gender-affirming care, reproductive health, housing and climate-related supports, and community advisory boards. Numerous public witnesses, including tribal and health equity advocates, spoke in strong support, and the committee approved her appointment 4-0 for the full Senate.

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 15th, 2026

Administration of Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:

This bill that we've drafted is modeled after the state of Florida and several other states that have
Just from a state perspective and a state legislator, I don't know how we mandate the parish.
That's the state contribution.
Many other states do so.
Many other states do so.

Bills: HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB167 , HB175 , HB255 , HB330 , HB364 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB656 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1070

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: public defender, funding, district court, East Baton Rouge, judicial expenses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, missing children, law enforcement, public safety, Spectrum Alert, inmate documentation, post-release employment, special identification card, Louisiana Department of Public Safety, reentry services, veterans, veterans services, lottery proceeds, special fund, grant board

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

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mandates that go on by requiring the state of Minnesota, if it as the state believes that these are
mandates that go on by requiring the state of Minnesota, if it, as the state believes that these are
It is bipartisan total state about.
</c> choose to enact a new mandate the state choose to enact a new mandate the state will<00:35:12.440

Bills: HF4502 , HF3388 , HF4106 , HF400 , HF4138 , HF4118 , HF4203

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HLT Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Health

Transcript Highlights:

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employment law in our state.
employment law in our state.
In the state of Hawaii and other states, not all states, arrest information is confidential.
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This money currently goes into the state general fund under state law.
It also generally paid to the state.
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This state general fund under state law.

Bills: HF1392 , HF2233 , HF695 , HF2228 , HF1289

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (03/18/2025)

Transcript Highlights:

The benefits of these projects are that they benefit energy resilience for the state, they help clean
The benefits of these projects are that they benefit energy resilience for the state, they help clean
generated by certified renewable energy facilities and sold in that state as well.
generated by certified renewable energy facilities and sold in that state as well.
</c> of energy expenditure in our state of energy expenditure in our state economy<01:11:47.920><c> as

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years. Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers. Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 13th, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

Without the state of parole, police I waive in support. Thank you.
Everybody across the state thinks this.
Everybody across the state thinks this.
Everybody across the state thinks this.
And when they can't, they're going to have to ask the state for help.

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Keywords: 999, senate, all

ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 44 Feb 24th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:

, relating to apportionment of monies, amending Section 41-4911, Idaho Code, to remove code references
Section 41-4925A, Idaho Code, to remove obsolete language, amending Section 41-4930, Idaho Code, to
Mall and for our state-owned and leased buildings and properties.
It was challenged in a state or two, and it was allowed.
It's been passed in 34 states.

Keywords: 989, all

CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 6th, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

energy.
Nuclear energy is safe. Nuclear energy is safe, reliable, and clean.
Has partnered with the state to protect all 280 state parks across California.
State Beach in Santa Cruz County and Pismo State Beach in San Luis Obispo County.
You heard from State Park.

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: 988, house, all

CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy May 21st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:

The State Aqueduct, which carries the State Water Project's water, has been damaged by ground sinking
This is a real crisis in parts of the state.
Is this expected from the state?
So collectively, the state is, we are counting around $1.1 billion that the state has committed or spent
Garcia with Advanced Energy United.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the May Revision from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office, focused on resources, environmental protection, energy, and related budget issues. Finance said the May Revision keeps the budget balanced in 2026-27 and 2027-28, narrows the structural deficit, and proposes major investments in natural resources, including Proposition 4 bond funding for the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, wildlife refuge and wetland projects, Fort Ord Dunes campground operations, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, wildfire-human coexistence, and beverage container recycling. The LAO praised stronger-than-expected revenues but argued the state still has a structural deficit and is relying too heavily on reserves, recommending more reserve deposits and fewer new discretionary expenditures. Members questioned several proposals, especially the Golden Gate Fields purchase and the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program. Agency officials said the Golden Gate Fields site is a time-limited opportunity, would be remediated by the current owner, transferred to East Bay Regional Park District after closing, and restricted to park/open-space uses rather than commercial development. On Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, Finance and the Natural Resources Agency said the $25 million request would help launch year one of the program, support scientific monitoring, and maintain commitments to environmental flows and habitat restoration; the LAO said the request was premature because the Bay-Delta plan has not yet been formally adopted and the state’s total funding commitment remains unclear. Officials also discussed water storage, subsidence, and the need for ongoing investments in aquifer recharge, aqueduct repairs, and recycling. The committee also reviewed a proposed $1 million shift for the Coexisting with Wildlife Initiative. Fish and Wildlife and the Cattlemen’s Association said the money would support limited-term staffing, deterrence tools, and livestock-loss compensation, while acknowledging the amount is modest compared with the need. Members emphasized the growing human-wildlife conflict problem and the importance of nonlethal deterrence and public education. The discussion then turned to greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues and transit; members warned that lower auction revenues and possible CARB rule changes could leave little or nothing for Tier 3 programs such as transit, clean water, and air-quality programs. Finance and the LAO said the Legislature should plan for multiple revenue scenarios and consider whether the existing cap-and-invest spending framework still matches current revenue expectations and priorities.

MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Mar 18th, 2026

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:

My name is State Senator John Cronin.
About a third of the undocumented residents of our state, of our neighbors, have lived in our state for
We have a few in the state.
And sure enough, that's the energy that a lot of to be ready, and sure enough, that's the energy that
And sure enough, that's the energy that a lot of to be ready and sure enough that's the the energy that

Bills: H4697 , S2635 , S2680 , S2681 , H5158

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: constables, civil deputy sheriffs, law enforcement, training, certification, public safety, emergency response, red lights, Barnstable, town management, public health, safety standards, nuclear power, waste management, community protection, BMX, motocross, safety, regulation, insurance

ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

Hopefully we can't really put them into code saying they should, you know, they will just continue.
She went to different states to find out just how they treated this chemical bill.
to whatever type of more protection that each state wants.
More protection that each state wants. So that's in the works right now as well.
There's a lot of wrangling going on in these states as well.

Bills: HCR3018

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: water rights, wetlands, inundated lands, taxation, property tax, drainage, flooded land, seasonal wetlands, meltwater, navigability, jurisdiction, county tax rolls, agricultural land, soil health, wildlife habitat, environmental regulation, public health, land ownership, riparian, drain and fill

Summary: The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3018, which was amended to expand a study of wetlands and jurisdictional water issues, including questions about taxing authority over land inundated by water. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes or aye. Senator Weston agreed to carry the measure. The committee then considered House Bill 1581, relating to funding for the Native American Tourism Alliance. Senator Marcellais explained an amendment restoring the funding level to $500,000 and adding a 10% tribal match. Members debated the budget impact and the likelihood of the bill surviving in that form. The amendment failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee moved to the original House version. That version, with $100,000 total funding and matching requirements, received a 4-2 do pass recommendation and was sent to Appropriations, with Senator Marcellais designated as carrier. The committee also discussed House Bill 1541, which would create a new commission to oversee septic systems, but members indicated a preference for a different approach already moving in the House that would place licensing and oversight under DEQ with health units still handling inspections. No final action was taken on that bill. Finally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1280, a water/drainage-related measure involving voting eligibility for landowners who have not paid assessments, but members raised legal questions and deferred further action. The committee also discussed broader concerns about a chemical-labeling bill and related public emails, then recessed until the call of the chair.

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources and Environment Apr 28th, 2026

Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:

water bottoms and state lands.
There is a prohibition on cutting cypress on state water bottoms and state lands.
I don't know what other states are doing.
swamp in the state of Louisiana.
Because I have property out of state. Right.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Senate Floor Meeting

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rules

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Administration of Criminal Justice

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Finance and Policy

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Health

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Education Finance

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Education Finance

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Finance and Policy

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Finance and Policy

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Idaho House Floor Meeting

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Natural Resources & Environment