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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have great work going on in the state of Missouri.
- Next up, please state your name, begin when ready.
- Louis and the state as a whole has a large manufacturing base. St.
- Next up in support, please state your name. Begin when ready. Mr.
- Next up in support, please state your name, begin when ready. State your name. Begin when ready.
Committee:
House Commerce
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, we have H. 951 being on the calendar for notice and affecting the revenues of the state
- Appropriations. notice and affecting the revenues of the notice and affecting the revenues of the state
- 05:53.600><c> is</c><00:05:53.720><c> referred</c><00:05:54.200><c> to</c><00:05:54.320><c> the</c> state
- under rule 31 is referred to the state under rule 31 is referred to the committee<00:05:54.760><c> on
- </c> The senior senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President. I was working on my baseball.
TX
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, please raise your right hand and repeat after me, stating your name when I state my name.
- Of the United States and of this state. So help me God. Right.
- State your inquiry, Mr. Speaker.
- Parliamentary inquiry state your inquiry.
- State your inquiry.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of our new state office buildings are highly energy efficient, carbon-free, and fully Our new state
- These are four extraordinary, exemplary architects in the state of California.
- Amazing work, and welcome to the California State Senate. Them.
- Amazing work, and welcome to the California State Senate. All right.
- Colleagues, I respectfully ask that the State Senate adjourn in his memory today.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized guests on the floor, including students honored for a young authors program and representatives connected to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The body then took up SCR 138 by Senator Ashby, designating Architecture Week and highlighting California architects’ work in climate resilience, energy efficiency, wildfire safety, and housing innovation. The resolution also noted the low percentage of women in the profession and recognized Ida Claire, California’s first female state architect, along with other architects in attendance. SCR 138 passed unanimously, 32-0.
The Senate also considered two gubernatorial appointments. Francisco Kim’s reappointment to the California Acupuncture Board was confirmed without opposition. Davina Hurt’s appointment to the California Water Commission was then considered, with supportive remarks from Senator Becker citing her service and qualifications; the appointment was confirmed on a 26-7 vote. The chamber also approved the Senate journals for March 23-26, 2026, and pulled SCR 124 from the consent agenda.
Later, members made announcements about committee hearings scheduled after adjournment, including the Senate Human Services Committee, the new Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection, and a joint budget subcommittee hearing. The session concluded with adjournment in memory of several individuals, including Andrea Schroeder, Country Joe McDonald, and Brenda Joe Martin, with members offering tributes to their civic, artistic, and community contributions. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on April 9, 2026.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Richards is in Washington, D.C., meeting with Department of Agricultural Officials and excused
- She is from the Makawa Clubhouse and is one of the finalists for 2025 State Youth of the Year along with
- </c><00:04:14.560><c> Youth</c><00:04:14.799><c> of</c> and she's the 2025 Hawaii State Youth of and
- Can you please stand and be recognized by your state Senate?
- </c> on Kawaii and in our in our state. on Kawaii and in our in our state.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations Apr 9th, 2026
Labor & Industrial Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- It may start with state employees. It may start with state employees, Rep. Wilder.
- on giving back to your state.
- We have 42 states. It's still significant and less than most of the United States.
- Well, one of the reasons stated quite clearly in this state is that it's a litigious state, and this
- state?
Committee:
House Labor & Industrial Relations
Summary:
The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee met on April 9 and first took up Senate Bill 162, which would change the workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule appeal process. The bill, presented as a collaboration between the Attorney General’s office and trial lawyers, would require additional medical evidence submitted on appeal to be sent back to the medical director for review before court review continues. Members discussed the 30-day turnaround for the medical director and whether the process would delay injured workers’ cases. After testimony from injured workers’ representatives and support cards from several business and labor groups, the committee adopted the technical amendments and reported SB 162 favorably.
The committee then heard House Bill 353, which would establish a state minimum wage beginning at $12 per hour in 2027, rising to $15 in 2029 and then indexed to inflation. Supporters, including the sponsor, Invest in Louisiana, the Workplace Justice Project, 10,000 Women Louisiana, the AFL-CIO, and a young witness from People’s Promise, argued that Louisiana’s wages have lagged behind costs of living, that many workers remain in poverty, and that the bill would help families, reduce reliance on public benefits, and improve economic stability. Opponents, including NFIB and small-business advocates, argued that the market should set wages, that the bill would raise labor costs, compress pay scales, reduce hours or hiring, and potentially increase prices. After extended debate, the committee voted and HB 353 failed.
The committee next considered Senate Bill 383 on the incumbent worker training program. Senator Bass and Louisiana Works officials said the bill would expand and make the existing program more flexible, increase available funding, shorten the business eligibility period from three years to two, and allow unused funds to roll over. Members focused on how the program would reach workers, how businesses and employees would learn about training opportunities, and how it would support workforce development in growing regions. Support came from business and economic development groups, and the committee reported SB 383 favorably with amendments.
Finally, the committee began Senate Bill 382, which would repeal the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, described as the Senate version of a bill the committee had already considered. The transcript cuts off during discussion of the prior vote on the similar House version, and no final action on SB 382 is shown in the excerpt.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It may start with state employees. It may start with state employees, Rep.
- on giving back to your state.
- Is that what you stated, Senator?
- Well, one of the reasons stated quite clearly in this state is that it's a litigious state, and this
- state?
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 162, which would change the workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule appeals process by allowing additional medical evidence submitted in court to be sent back to the medical director for review and a new opinion. The Attorney General’s office explained the bill, noting a 30-day deadline for the medical director to act before the case returns to court. The bill drew support from injured workers and several business and labor groups, and the committee adopted technical amendments and then reported the bill favorably without objection.
House Bill 353, which would establish a state minimum wage starting at $12 in 2027, rising to $15 in 2029 and then indexed to inflation, prompted extensive testimony and debate. Supporters, including the sponsor, Invest in Louisiana, the Workplace Justice Project, 10,000 Women Louisiana, and the AFL-CIO, argued that Louisiana’s wages have lagged behind living costs, that many workers remain in poverty despite working, and that higher wages would help families and local economies. Opponents, including NFIB and several members, argued that the market is already setting wages above the federal minimum in many jobs, that a mandate would raise costs, compress pay scales, reduce hours or jobs, and hurt small businesses. After discussion, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a roll call vote.
The committee then reported Senate Bill 383 favorably with amendments. That bill expands the incumbent worker training program by increasing funding flexibility, shortening the business eligibility period from three years to two, and allowing unobligated funds to roll over. Members and the Louisiana Works secretary discussed workforce training, outreach, and how to connect workers to existing training programs and high-demand jobs. The committee also reported Senate Bill 382 favorably, which repeals the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, and began hearing House Bill 422, the “Behind-the-Counter Safety Act,” aimed at workplace violence protections for retail and food service workers, including signage, reporting, and enhanced penalties; the sponsor explained it was intended to address attacks on frontline workers and to give businesses a tool to warn against violence.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And $725 million in diminished state revenue.
- That's why the council partnered with Arizona State University on a comprehensive study to identify where
- That's why the council partnered with Arizona State University on a comprehensive study to identify where
- There's state law.
- I follow what happens in other states, and I've seen a shift both at the state level and the federal
Committee:
House Government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We've actually done that as a state?
- And so as we see more load coming into that part of the state, it's also part of the state that has less
- worked all over the state.
- If you look at, there was a recent study that looked at all of the states and the states that had the
- We are not a part of the state budget. We do not receive any state appropriations.
Committee:
House State Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- On top of that, state boards of pharmacy, including the California State Board of Pharmacy, have clear
- issue, although a lot of states are introducing legislation to do that.
- data that state agencies already collect.
- SCCOE believes that a comprehensive state-level ECIDS is necessary.
- In the current state, these tools never really force an action.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, accessibility, labor, and public safety. AB 1798 by Assemblymember Wilson would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, in underwriting. Supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage genetic testing, while insurers opposed it as unnecessary and said genetic data should be treated like other predictive health information. The bill passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was held open for absent members.
AB 2190 by Assemblymember Wallace would create website accessibility standards based on WCAG guidelines and add affirmative defenses intended to reduce serial litigation while improving access for people with disabilities. Disability advocates supported the measure as a needed civil-rights update, while business groups warned it could increase liability and create unclear compliance obligations. The bill passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations.
AB 2721 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE are using the premises, with supporters saying workers and guests deserve transparency and safety. Hotel and business groups opposed it, citing privacy, liability, and concerns about interfering with federal operations. The committee voted 6-2 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2027 by Assemblymember Ward would restrict employers from using worker data to train AI systems that replace workers and limit sharing of worker data for automation; labor groups supported it and business and public-sector groups opposed it as too broad. The bill passed 7-2 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The committee also heard AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would extend and tighten privacy rules for transit agencies’ use of forward-facing cameras to enforce bus-lane violations; supporters said the cameras improve transit flow and safety, and the bill was presented with amendments, though no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- The job losses happening across the state.
- On top of that, state boards of pharmacy, including the California State Board of Pharmacy, have clear
- issue, although a lot of states are introducing legislation to do that.
- data that state agencies already collect.
- In the current state, these tools never really force an action.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington. Weber. By your vote of 8 to 0, we have approved the application.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight Apr 28th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington. Weber. By your vote of 8 to 0, we have approved the application.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight met with a quorum present and first took up two Department of Transportation license applications, moving into executive session to consider them. The committee then heard and discussed a Memorial Bridge naming application to honor Ethan W. Amberger, sponsored by Representative Bryant Wolfen. Representative Wolfen explained that the request came from the family after Mr. Amberger died in a tragic car accident and that they wanted to memorialize him through the naming process.
After discussion, the committee voted to approve the Ethan W. Amberger bridge naming application. It then considered a memorial highway naming application for Deputy Sheriff Casey Shoemate, sponsored by Representative Don Mayhew, and approved that application as well. Both approvals were adopted by roll call votes, with the second application passing 8-0.
Following the votes, the committee moved to exit executive session and then adjourned with no further business.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:37:39.679><c> Um,</c> vitality of our state. Thank you. Um, vitality of our state.
- </c> other states who are more competitive. other states who are more competitive.
- In terms of LGA's relation to the overall state budget, a couple of points: LGA is a share of the state
- 01:55:33.119><c> of</c> partnership between the state of partnership between the state of Minnesota<01
- </c> for residents across this great state. for residents across this great state.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint General Fund Budget Hearings Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the state. in this together. This is the state.
- </c> >> Not all states do, but a lot of states >> Not all states do, but a lot of states
- </c> states go to 21. states go to 21.
- Most<01:56:26.080><c> states,</c> Most states, Most states, a<01:56:28.080><c> lot</c><01:56:28.159><
- </c> as much state money up. as much state money up.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So our team, the Granite State Critical Incident Stress Management Team, was the first team in the state
- </c> for um employees it's 35 for state for um employees it's 35 for state employees<03:17:07.600><c>
- </c> with state with state representative<04:00:33.279><c> Jeff</c><04:00:33.680><c> goalie</c><04:00
- </c><04:32:24.680><c> flag</c><04:32:25.600><c> the</c><04:32:25.800><c> state</c> friend the uh state
- flag the state friend the uh state flag the state animated<04:32:27.279><c> film</c><04:32:28.279><c
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 180, which concerns critical incident stress management teams. Representative Mark PR, the bill sponsor, proposed an amendment to add a definition of “team leader” and to clarify that teams may or may not be affiliated with a municipality. He argued that a certification test offered by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation is unnecessary and too expensive at $400, since team members are volunteers who already receive training and continuing education. Committee members asked about the training structure and certification language, and the sponsor explained that the teams are self-certified and that the amendment was intended to clean up the bill’s language.
The committee then voted on HB 180 in executive session. Amendment 0261H was adopted 11-0, and the bill was then moved as amended and passed 11-0. The committee placed the bill on consent.
Later, the committee heard House Bill 438, sponsored by Representative Timothy Horan, dealing with immigration detention and related state policy. Horan described the bill as an update to earlier legislation and said it would codify best practices, prohibit state cooperation with mass deportation efforts, bar for-profit operation of immigration detention facilities, and require Executive Council approval before the governor could deploy the National Guard for immigration deportation activities. Committee members questioned whether the bill could be read as authorizing detention facilities and discussed the relationship between the state and Strafford County Jail. An amendment presented on behalf of Representative Patrick Long was described as a technical rewrite that removed several sections and changed language, but the hearing ended before any vote was taken on HB 438.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 106 Apr 30th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- United States.
- </c> the encroachment of the police state. the encroachment of the police state.
- So I want to put on record that Washington state just passed the strongest ALPR statute in the country
- state</c><02:35:18.720><c> just</c><02:35:19.200><c> passed</c> record that Washington state just passed
- record that Washington state just passed the<02:35:20.399><c> strongest</c><02:35:21.040><c> ALPR</c
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But from Washington, D.C., to state capitals all around the nation, we're witnessing billionaires and
- </c> corporate ultra wealthy donors in state corporate ultra wealthy donors in state politics<00:03:52.879
- </c><00:07:26.160><c> your</c> uh uh please be sure to to state your uh uh please be sure to to state
- </c><00:12:27.160><c> your</c> malaka Mr malaka please uh state your malaka Mr malaka please uh state
- </c> starting point that's what other states starting point that's what other states have<01:21:38.159
Committee:
Senate Elections
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Nov 13th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Deputy State Engineer.
- It's clearly been some other states' ones.
- Okay, and that includes state and federal money? Just state.
- I mean, some of the folks that we do have are from California, from Washington State, from Virginia;
- There’s another tribe in the state that...