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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 002 Jan 16th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from His Excellency Governor
- Jared Polis and appointing a committee to escort the governor.
- Jared Pus and appointing a Governor Jared Pus and appointing a committee<00:51:11.680><c> to</c><00:
- 51:11.839><c> escort</c><00:51:12.240><c> the</c><00:51:12.400><c> governor.
- </c> committee to escort the governor. committee to escort the governor.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:54:18.400><c> in</c> reasonable caps on municipal power in reasonable caps on municipal power
- </c> power in order to get housing built? power in order to get housing built?
- I don't think towns should have the power to cap the per-bedroom residents.
- I don't think towns should have the power to cap the per-bedroom residents.
- I don't think towns should have the power to cap the per-bedroom residents.
Committee:
House Housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Securing Human Services / Strengthening Election Integrity / Legislating Legacy Jun 8th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And the governor said, "Boy, they sure are expensive." I would say, "They sure are valuable.
- And the governor said, "Boy, they sure are expensive." I would say, "They sure are valuable.
- And the governor said, "Boy, they sure are expensive." I would say, "They sure are valuable.
- And the governor said, "Boy, they sure are expensive." I would say, "They sure are valuable.
- It then passed in the House and was signed into law by the governor.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The council is also tasked with providing annual recommendations to the governor and legislature that
- I'm a little confused about what was originally started, I think, under maybe Governor Bush.
- This more specifically is the Office of Faith and Community that was established in 2019 by Governor
- It also transcends whoever holds the office of governor.
- God is greater than the Governor, whoever that is.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 132, as amended, would require the Department of Financial Services to contract for a study on whether Florida should recognize gold and silver as legal tender; an amendment advanced the report deadline to December 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1050, also amended, expands the intellectual and developmental disabilities managed care pilot program statewide, emphasizes that enrollment is voluntary, adds transparency and reporting requirements for APD, creates a statewide family care council, and requires related studies and coordination; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony about reducing the APD wait list. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office, and the bill drew extended debate over church-state separation and concerns about political activity by the office; despite opposition from several senators, it was reported favorably. SB 1060 creates a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations, with supporters citing the size of the program and the need for stronger legislative review; it passed favorably. SB 7032 presumes Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals receiving certain long-term services during redetermination, to prevent gaps in care, and was reported favorably with broad support. SB 12, a claim bill for a minor injured in a DCF-related case, was also reported favorably without opposition.
The committee also approved several infrastructure and tax-related measures. SJR 318 proposes an ad valorem exemption for certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism, such as equipment and tractors, and was reported favorably with support from agricultural and business groups. SB 818, as amended, revises utility relocation funding for public road and rail projects, shifting the financing structure after constitutional concerns were raised and adding a $50 million grant program; it passed after discussion of the impact on local governments and utilities. SB 1348 modernizes DMV services through tax collectors, adds a distracted driving course option, bans appointment scalping, and extends certain disabled parking permit terms; it was reported favorably. SB 1664 requires voter reapproval of local taxes, including tourist development taxes and local option sales taxes, when they expire, with special rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds; it drew significant debate over impacts on tourism-dependent counties and was reported favorably despite opposition from some members and local government groups. SB 1050, SB 820, SB 1060, SB 7032, SB 12, SJR 318, SB 818, SB 1348, and SB 1664 all received favorable committee votes, and the meeting ended with final missed-vote requests and adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/12/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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- If the power of attorney is notarized online, you would probably have to jump through more stringent
- And so, in a case like a power of attorney, it could actually be helpful.
- </c><00:08:31.440><c> of</c> This act says that if a power of This act says that if a power of attorney
- ,</c><00:28:45.760><c> and</c> protections, separation of powers, and protections, separation of powers
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee consists of 17 members appointed by the governor, including representatives from veterans
- The governor is required to appoint six rather than two at-large members, and member appointments must
- I think at the end of the day it will result in the governor receiving an increasingly broad amount of
- And we found a pathway forward for this bill where we're going to give it to the governor and let him
- And I hope you do pass this bill, and that he gets to have his very first bill signed by the governor
Summary:
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee met on February 3, 2026, for executive session on 13 bills and a public hearing on Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541. One published bill, Senate Bill 6123, was not moved forward. The executive session covered election integrity, holiday recognition, agency reporting and disclosure, veterans and state government administration, and several memorial or symbolic designations. Staff briefed each bill and several proposed substitutes or amendments, including changes to Senate Bills 5763, 6215, 6160, 6049, and 5784. Members discussed policy and fiscal concerns on some measures, including the cost of the aviation support grant program in SB 5763 and the inclusiveness of holiday recognition in SB 5950.
The committee adopted amendments or substitutes where offered and advanced all of the bills it took up, generally by due-pass recommendation to the Rules Committee or, for fiscal measures, to the Ways and Means Committee. Senate Bill 5950’s amendment was withdrawn before final action, and Senator Hasegawa stated he would be without recommendation on that bill because a Buddhist observance was missing from the list. Other bills passed with little or no opposition, including SB 6084 on voting more than once, SB 6044 on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, SB 6046 creating a Civil Air Patrol division, SB 6160 on agency reports, SB 6049 on public disclosure exemptions, SB 6164 on WOTEC information, SB 6313 creating a Capitol Centennial Stewardship Account, SB 5046 designating Kim Chie Day, and SB 5489 naming the Wilkinson sandstone the state sandstone.
In the public hearing on ESHB 1541, staff explained that the bill would reorganize the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by increasing at-large seats, reducing the number of VSO-designated seats, and allowing appointments to reflect military experience and personal attributes. The prime sponsor and Representative Simmons described the bill as a compromise developed after prior concerns, including representation for formerly justice-involved veterans, and said it would broaden advice to the governor. The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill, saying it would provide more flexibility in appointments and preserve a 17-member committee. The hearing closed with 57 pro and 1 con sign-ins, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment will remove one Governor senior advisor position at an SPC 11, lowering the total authorized
- Six, make such reports and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Legislative
- One of the same board members that was adamant that the Governor not have influence on their position
- But in the interim, he continues to do his job as an advisor to the governor. I understand that.
- And just to make sure, if I may, just that members are clear, the governor is making no request of you
Committee:
All JBC-PERSONNEL
Summary:
The committee took up several budget and personnel items, first approving revised requests from the Auditor’s Office and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The Auditor’s request lowered its salary-and-match increases to 10 percent, with operations and UCP amounts reduced to $245,490 and $109,711. The Lieutenant Governor’s revised request kept positions at line-item maximums and sought $99,876 in regular salary and match appropriations, or 17.43 percent. Both items were approved without objection.
The main discussion centered on a member amendment from Senator Rice to Senate Bill 30 affecting the Governor’s Office. The amendment would eliminate one senior advisor position, reduce authorized positions from 59 to 58, and cut salaries and matching funds by a total of $264,895. Senator Rice argued the reduction was warranted because of concerns about former Corrections Secretary Joe Profury’s handling of corrections-related matters, including the Franklin County land purchase, transparency issues, and his refusal to appear before Joint Performance Review. Several members questioned the relevance of the testimony and noted the Governor could still hire him in another role if she chose. After discussion, a roll call vote was taken and the amendment failed.
The committee then approved two routine items: OPM’s request to reinstate a labor market rate at the crime lab so it can offer up to $300,000 to recruit two medical examiners, and Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for 11 positions tied to the new veterinary medicine school. Both requests were approved, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Lieutenant Governor. Members, I'd like to present to you Ms.
- The following members of the Senate are appointed to escort the governor at the proper time into the
- they're going to do that, there are going to be two things that I ask when we come back after the governor
- Thank you, Madam Lieutenant Governor.
- House Chamber to hear an address by the Honorable Sarah Sanders, Governor of the State of Arkansas.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Speaker of the House are automatically TDLR-approved
- And the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Speaker of the House are automatically TDLR-approved
- And the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and if we have a two-thirds vote.
- And the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Speaker of the House are automatically TDLR
- appreciate Senator Hall's support, Senator Hughes, all the senators, and especially the Lieutenant Governor
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The committee met to hear several bills, beginning with House Bill 766, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both on their applications while keeping that contact information confidential. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 677, a companion to a previously approved Senate bill, would bar county election administrators from simultaneously holding another office or position appointed by an elected official; it also drew no public testimony and was left pending.
Members then heard House Bill 3133, which would add explicit deepfake material to the list of content social media platforms must handle through complaint systems, including prompt acknowledgment, investigation, and status updates. Senators discussed concerns about how platforms would verify whether reported content was actually a deepfake, and the sponsor indicated the bill may be held pending while federal law on the subject is reviewed. House Bill 668 would create a one-year grace period for renewing an expired Texas handgun license to carry, codifying an existing DPS practice; it also received no testimony and was left pending.
The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 3070, a major overhaul of the Texas Lottery system. The bill would move oversight from the Lottery Commission to TDLR, dissolve the commission, impose new restrictions on ticket sales and internet play, create a lottery advisory committee, increase transparency and audit requirements, and include a sunset review that could lead to abolishing the lottery if not continued by 2027. The author described the bill as a response to alleged misconduct and illegal practices by the commission, while a witness from the Christian Life Commission testified in favor, supporting changes to prize anonymity and other lottery restrictions. After testimony, the bill was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- WE PRAY THIS MORNING, GOD, THAT YOU GUIDE US, AND WE PRAY THIS MORNING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP, GOVERNOR
- WHEREAS GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS HAS EXPRESSED THE DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE.
- THIS DAY, MARCH 4TH, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE OF A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
- WE ALSO HAVE WITH US FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JEANETTE NUNEZ. PLEASE STAND.
- GOVERNOR BUSH AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PUT THIS IN PLACE NEARLY 30 YEARS AGO. FLORIDA HAS GROWN.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-04 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray this morning, God, that you guide us and we pray this morning for President Trump and Governor
- Whereas Governor Ron DeSantis who has expressed the desire to address the Legislature.
- President: We also have with us former Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez. Please stand.
- Governor Bush and legislative leaders put this in place nearly 30 years ago. Florida has grown.
- In recent years, the legislature in partnership with Governor DeSantis has appropriated record funding
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 4, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- First, we ask the Board of Governors and three universities, the university financial landscape.
- Their oversight body, Board of Governors, can also review our reports.
- The Board of Governors, I can't speak for the Board of Governors.
- As far as if it board of governors or anybody else, I'm pulling from memory bank.
- As far as the Board of Governors, we do engage. They also have an inspector general.
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Florida Auditor General’s office on recent operational audits of four universities and to discuss how audit findings are handled. The Auditor General explained that financial audits occur annually and operational audits at least every three years, with universities required to respond in writing to findings; the office generally follows up in the next audit cycle, though it can audit sooner if needed. Members asked about accountability, whether findings are referred to other bodies, and how internal university audit functions interact with the state audit process. The chair emphasized the committee’s oversight role in ensuring public funds are used appropriately.
The audit findings highlighted issues at New College of Florida, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, and Florida Atlantic University. At New College, auditors cited invoice/payment errors, delinquent student account collection delays, prohibited extra compensation, exceeding state remuneration limits for certain employees, weak purchasing card controls, construction management cost documentation issues, and subcontractor licensing documentation gaps. At FAMU, auditors found investment accounting classification issues, delayed bank reconciliations, late vendor payments, and incomplete annual employee evaluations. At UF, auditors reported concerns over a $6.4 million consulting contract, event and catering spending, president’s office hiring and salary practices, bonus and relocation payments, continued high compensation after the president transitioned to another role, travel expenses including charter flights, and remote work agreements. At FAU, auditors found distance learning fee revenue exceeded allowable costs by about $2.8 million, carry forward funds were underreported by about $77 million, and credit card controls needed improvement.
Members pressed the Auditor General on whether overpayments were refunded, whether any findings involved statutory violations, and what enforcement exists beyond the audit report. The auditor said some issues were corrected by the universities, such as New College recovering excess compensation from foundation funds, but others would be revisited in future audits; if potential fraud were identified, it would be referred to the state attorney’s office. The chair closed by noting that accountability for public spending rests with the Legislature and the committee, and the meeting adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond receiving the presentation.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:29 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Clean and reliable power that can be ramped up or down based on need.
- Supply chain to advance components that can power our technology.
- HB 154 sends a powerful signal to the market.
- Very high potential for wind, solar, and geothermal, and difficulty moving that power around the state
- Transmission lines are fairly agnostic as to the power source, and really what we're dealing with here
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - Senate Public Safety
Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- operated gas or oil production, storage or delivery systems, water supply refinements, electrical power
- wrote an article titled, 'This One Gadget Could Give China Backdoor Access into the United States Power
- The one give China backdoor access into the United States power grid.
- And something strange happened that resulted in give China backdoor access into the United States power
- And something strange happened that resulted in ...power to that camp, and something strange happened
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee approved several bills during the meeting. SB 1107, as amended, creates an alternative pathway to peace officer certification for honorably discharged veterans who served as military police, allowing abbreviated AZPOST training while still requiring certification testing, background checks, and fitness standards. The sponsor and a former military police officer testified that the bill would help address law enforcement staffing shortages without lowering standards. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 7-0.
The committee also passed SB 1308, which creates a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud claims involving technology produced by foreign adversaries and to help fund replacement of such technology in critical infrastructure. Supporters said the measure would protect consumers and critical systems from national security risks tied to foreign-made technology. SB 1020 was approved to create an Arizona Space Commission specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting the space exploration and aeronautics research fund; members and witnesses described it as a voluntary fundraising tool for Arizona’s growing space industry.
SB 1160, as amended, was passed to prohibit operating drones within a mile of ticketed entertainment events, with exceptions for authorized personnel, utilities, and certain property owners. Supporters from Live Nation and NASCAR said it would improve safety and close a loophole around large events. SB 1117 was also approved to fund DPS crime lab services for evidence from counties under one million population, with the sponsor saying it would add staff to help rural counties process DNA evidence more quickly. Finally, SB 1216 passed to remove the sunset on traumatic event counseling for public safety employees and to add crime scene and digital forensic technicians to the covered employee definition. All bills received do-pass recommendations, and the committee adjourned after the final vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- operated gas or oil production, storage or delivery systems, water supply refinements, electrical power
- Post wrote an article titled, This One Gadget could give China backdoor access into the United States power
- The one give China backdoor access into the United States power grid.
- to is that at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, there were cattle batteries providing power
- And something strange happened that resulted in ...power to that camp, and something strange happened
Keywords:
special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Services panel approves bill expanding MN AG's Medicaid fraud unit, HF2354 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- General Ellison's office's ability to investigate Medicaid fraud by expanding the office's subpoena powers
- to bring it on par with the same powers that county attorneys have when investigating these sorts of
- c> subpoena</c> fraud by expanding the office's subpoena fraud by expanding the office's subpoena powers
- to bring it on par with the same powers to bring it on par with the same powers<00:01:54.840><c> that
- that County attorneys have when powers that County attorneys have when investigating<00:01:57.079><c
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- She committed to empowering parents and returning powers to states and local communities, which, by the
- people is that this great nation founded on democratic principles, founded around a separation of powers
- judiciary, the executive branch, is moving more and more toward an authoritarian society where all power
- And they understood you don't give one branch all the power.
- in a sense, it doesn't really matter who the secretary will be because he or she will not have the power
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Along with Governor Kathleen Blanco and Governor Edwards, we asked State Planning to get involved.
- And we're just making that in alignment with every other governor appointment.
- The governor appoints, the Senate confirms. That's two things that we're doing.
- The state public defender already sits within the office of the governor.
- The state public defender already sits within the office of the governor.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary B
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So we had the governor had met with the Speaker and Senate President this past summer to show them kind
- And as a part of that, the governor had asked for a third party to come in and take a look at the cost
- And as a part of that, the governor had asked for a third party to come in and take a look at the cost
- And as a part of that, the governor had asked for a third party to come in and take a look at the cost
- And as a part of that, the governor had asked for a third party to come in and take a look at the cost
Summary:
The committee met for its third meeting of the session and received an update on the Capitol renovation project from Finance and Administration Secretary Holly Johnson and State Budget Director John Hicks. They reported the project budget remains $291.52 million, with Messer Construction as construction manager, and said the temporary legislative chamber completion has slipped into 2025 because of wiring, voting machine, KET camera, and canopy work. They outlined the current bid schedule: site and utility bids due February 27, 2025; roofing and fourth-floor structural work due April 24; major renovation bids due May 23; bid review in late May and early June; roofing and fourth-floor work beginning in late June; and overall construction starting July 7, 2025.
A major focus of the discussion was the project contingency, which officials said is only $10.8 million for an older building with significant unknown conditions. They explained that earlier investigations led to about $60 million in value engineering cuts, including more than $40 million tied to unexpectedly extensive terrace damage on the north, south, and east sides. The terraces were originally expected to need only minor work, but officials said investigations showed reconstruction would eventually be necessary and could not be handled by simple restoration. They also said the mechanical equipment plan changed from a basement location to a vault under the east parking lot, and that the west terrace will still see some ADA-related work.
Committee members questioned why the terrace work was not included in the current budget, whether doing it later would cost more, and why bids and construction planning had taken so long. Officials said the terraces were left out because of cost, that future work would likely be more expensive because of market escalation, and that the timing reflected extensive investigation needed to produce reliable bids. Members also raised concerns about scaffolding and the temporary chambers; officials clarified that the scaffolding discussed was for the separate Capitol Dome project, not the chamber project, and said the Dome scaffolding is part of that project cost and is expected to come down in early 2027. They said the temporary chambers are expected to be used for three sessions, through the 28th session, with a return to the Capitol planned for the 29th session, and that public tours of the Capitol would likely end around June depending on the bid results and construction schedule.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Lord, today we pray for Governor Brad Little as he readies to deliver his State of the State address
- Thank you for Governor Little and for his work serving as chief executive of this great state.
- President, I ask unanimous consent that the President appoint a committee to notify the governor that
- Go to the governor. Oh, my bad. We're going to notify the governor first.
- Governor, Senator, the House is organized. We were ready to do business. I couldn't read this.