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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 30th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hear no objection, so ordered. First order of business: reports of standing committees.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. Senator Richelie: Thank you so much, Mr. President.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. Third order of business: Message from state officials.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. Senator Ritchelley: Well, thank you so much, Mr. President.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. The Senate stands adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 30th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hear no objection, so ordered. First order of business, reports of standing committees.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. Senator Richelie. Thank you so much, Mr. President.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. Third order of business, message from state officials.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. Senator Ritchelley. Well, thank you so much, Mr. President.
- Hear no objection, so ordered. The Senate stands adjourned.
Summary:
The Senate met briefly to approve the previous day’s journal and then handled routine procedural business without objection. Standing committee reports were received and referred as designated, except Senate Bill 6227 on parenting student data, which was sent to the Committee on Rules, and Senate Bill 6239 on arbitration for state tort claims, which was sent to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The chamber then received a message from state officials and a House message transmitting House Bill 14269. In the fifth order of business, Senate Bill 6336 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Health and Long-Term Care. No substantive debate or testimony was recorded.
The Senate also adopted a motion to advance through the orders of business and then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 3rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing and hearing no further debate... Thank you, Assembly Member Carrillo.
- We will also hear from our Paiute relatives, Eastern Paiute people, and all of our...
- Seeing and hearing no further debate. Thank you. Assembly Member Pacheco.
- Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
- Seeing and hearing no further business, I am ready to entertain a motion to adjourn.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force Jun 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to test my hearing.
- Let's hear from Peggy next. Peggy needs on me, so Peggy, we can't hear you yet.
- And next, let's hear from Peggy.
- I hear you. Thank you. James.
- I'm hearing that also needs to be generalized to nuclear broadly.
Summary:
The meeting focused on finalizing recommendations from the Delaware Nuclear Energy Task Force, with most of the discussion centered on how the state should organize itself to evaluate and potentially pursue nuclear power. Public commenters strongly supported nuclear energy, emphasizing energy reliability, economic competitiveness, data center demand, and the need for Delaware to act quickly. Several speakers argued that Delaware is falling behind neighboring states and should not delay if it wants to attract developers and preserve access to federal tax incentives.
Members then worked through revisions to the recommendations, especially the section on state actions moving forward. There was broad agreement that Delaware needs a clearly empowered leadership structure, but disagreement over the best form: a cabinet-level energy agency, an expanded existing agency such as DENREC, a dedicated coordinator, an expanded Sustainable Energy Utility, or a separate quasi-independent authority. Some members favored a nimble, one-off entity with bonding and financing authority; others cautioned against creating a new body outside state government and stressed the need for coordination with existing agencies, public oversight, and cost discipline. The group also discussed adding responsibilities such as site identification, public engagement, coordination with PJM and federal agencies, and financing tools, while removing or folding in items that seemed duplicative or too broad.
The committee also revised earlier modules to broaden the focus from small modular reactors to nuclear power more generally, while keeping the task force’s original SMR work in view. Members agreed to keep recommendations on state and local regulatory readiness, financial mechanisms, permitting coordination, and public engagement, and to add a recommendation for Delaware to participate as an observer in the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative through NASEO and NARUC. The committee approved the revised Module Four recommendations by vote, with one abstention from Tom Noyes. Minutes from the prior meeting were also approved with minor corrections.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Insurance Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So yes, excited to hear that. It sounds like you all are close to landing this plane.
- Okay, that’s great to hear. So processing won’t be treated as sharing.
- Very appreciative to hear that conversations continue to be fruitful.
- There's really no question, but I'd love to hear from you.
- There's really no question, but I'd love to hear from you.
Summary:
The Assembly Insurance Committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on insurance transparency, claims handling, privacy, and regulatory enforcement. SB 877 and SB 878 by Senator Pérez addressed post-disaster claims practices: SB 877 would require insurers to disclose original and revised loss estimates and related claim materials to policyholders, while SB 878 would add automatic interest penalties for delayed claim decisions or payments and require written identification of disputed items. Fire survivors, consumer groups, AARP, the Department of Insurance, and other advocates supported both bills, while insurer groups moved to neutral after amendments. Both bills were voted out on roll call and reported to the Committee on Appropriations.
The committee also considered SB 1054 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand data sharing and reporting to improve workforce program evaluation and help counties verify work requirements for Medi-Cal and CalFresh using employer-reported hours worked. County officials, workforce advocates, and the Department of Insurance supported the measure, and no opposition was heard. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Committee on Labor and Employment.
SB 1209 by Senator Allen, presented with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, would give the commissioner stronger enforcement tools to require insurers to carry out corrective actions identified in market conduct examinations, including fines and hearings for noncompliance. The commissioner and author said the bill would close an enforcement gap and improve accountability; there was no opposition testimony, but the bill was left on call after the roll. The committee also heard SB 354 on insurance privacy, presented by Senator Padilla on behalf of Pro Tem Limón, which would modernize insurance privacy rules by expanding consumer rights over personal data, limiting sale and use of sensitive information, and increasing disclosure requirements. Supporters said the bill updates outdated 1980s-era rules, while insurers, agents, and business groups raised concerns about scope, compliance burdens, and small-business impacts. Members indicated the bill was still being negotiated and would return in a revised form in the Privacy Committee.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I can hear you loud and clear, but again, the folks at home may not be able to.
- Where we will hear about a lot of housing stuff from across the country.
- So I'm hearing both Aaron and Patrick say, if I'm hearing them correctly, that there are other laws that
- I anticipate a lot of the questions that we hear.
- To adopt or reject any of those, but let's sort of hear what they are.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I find that when we can settle a case before a hearing, then the likelihood of workers getting money
- And there was a hearing held on that case that concluded last year.
- And there was a hearing held on that case that concluded last year.
- And I hear you, what you're saying.
- So I think the work continues, and I think when you hear statistics like that, we all know that it's
Committee:
Senate Rules
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is Wednesday, April 29th, and this is a hearing of the House Insurance Committee.
- This is an important statistic for the members to hear.
- I haven't, you know, I hear a lot about the consumers, and we all as consumers complain about it.
- You won't hear from any of the businesses because they have been carved out of the bill.
- Hearing no objections, the bill is reported as amended. Thank you. Thank you.
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 29 with a quorum present and took up several insurance and health care-related bills. SB 192, a dental reimbursement bill, was amended to allow dentists to opt in electronically to credit-card payment methods and to clarify applicability and effective date; it was reported as amended. SB 84 would require prostate cancer screening coverage for men over 40 under current clinical guidelines and prohibit cost-sharing; supporters from the American Cancer Society said Louisiana has a high incidence of prostate cancer and that out-of-pocket costs deter early screening. The committee adopted amendments and reported the bill as amended. SB 275, dealing with reimbursement and network participation for certified registered nurse anesthetists, drew support from nursing and hospital groups and was reported favorably. SB 169, a cleanup bill on biomarker testing, was also amended and reported.
The committee spent substantial time on SB 401, which creates a temporary prescription drug affordability board to review pricing data on selected drugs and report findings to the legislature. Supporters said the board would improve transparency and help lawmakers understand drug pricing trends; opponents raised concerns about confidentiality, market effects, and the lack of a defined policy outcome beyond reporting. Amendments narrowed the scope, added confidentiality protections, and removed opposition cards, and the bill was reported as amended. SB 387, a major PBM reform bill tied to SB 401, would change PBM compensation, rebate handling, formulary practices, audits, and appeals, while excluding ERISA plans after discussion and amendment. Supporters argued it would curb spread pricing and other practices that raise costs, while opponents from the Pelican Institute and PCMA warned it would interfere with private contracts, reduce flexibility, and could raise premiums or disrupt city, school board, and small-group plans. After extensive debate and a roll call, SB 387 was reported with amendments by a 10-4 vote.
The committee also considered SB 241, which requires certain insurance adjusters and public adjusters to include license numbers in written communications. After amendments limiting the requirement to individual licenses and removing one statutory reference, the bill was reported as amended. Throughout the meeting, members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the need for transparency in drug pricing and PBM practices, the role of ERISA and non-ERISA plans, and potential impacts on public employers and consumers.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The hearing room is open for the attendance of this hearing, and it can be watched from a live stream
- With that, we will begin our hearing.
- We do not yet have a quorum, so we'll start our hearing as a subcommittee.
- Apologies for our late letter, and thank you for hearing the bill.
- It was disappointing to hear that it died in the Senate.
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee met as a subcommittee until quorum was established, then heard several transportation-related bills. AB 1614 would extend existing anti-piggybacking rules to Class 1 bikeways, prohibiting multiple riders on a single bike or e-bike; supporters emphasized rising e-bike injuries and trauma cases, while People for Bikes argued it could create unnecessary barriers and enforcement issues. The committee also heard AB 2193, which would make autonomous vehicle manufacturers responsible for traffic citations when no human driver is present; Teamsters and transit labor supported the bill as an accountability measure, and there was no formal opposition on file.
AB 2629 would cap fees charged by DMV business partners for online vehicle registration services at 5% above DMV fees. The sponsor and consumer advocates said the bill would curb spoofed websites and hidden upcharges, while DMV business partners and related companies argued the cap would make the program economically unworkable and reduce service options. Members questioned how the 5% figure was chosen, and the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations after a roll call.
The committee also heard AB 2046, which would allow EPA-approved E85 conversion kits in California to expand access to lower-cost, lower-carbon fuel; supporters cited consumer savings and emissions reductions, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2346 proposed broader e-bike safety rules, including speedometers, lighting, age-based speed limits, local authority to set path limits, and consumer disclosures; supporters framed it as a response to serious injuries and illegal e-motos, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, enforcement, and potential profiling. The committee approved AB 2346, sending it to Judiciary, and later completed roll calls showing the consent calendar and the other heard bills advancing out of committee.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 02:15 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objection, the Senate now stands at ease.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered. Sixth order of business, second reading of bills.
- Hearing no objections, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection.
- Hearing no objection, the Senate stands at ease.
Bills:
SCR8410
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
Summary:
The Senate took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2689 on the Working Connections Child Care program. The chamber adopted a Ways and Means striking amendment, then passed the bill 33-16. Supporters said it would change provider payment to attendance-based reimbursement, require subsidy rates to reach at least the 75th percentile of market rates, update use of market rate surveys, and remove previously scheduled income-eligibility expansions. Opponents argued it would not treat all child care providers equally and could create unfair workarounds. The bill was immediately transmitted to the House.
The Senate then passed Engrossed House Bill 2487, which clarifies how insurance companies and their affiliates are taxed, and Substitute House Bill 2089, which narrows a tax preference for certain financial institutions and dedicates the revenue to the Wildfire Mitigation Fund. HB 2487 drew criticism for applying the tax retroactively to 2019 despite prior court rulings, while HB 2089 was opposed on affordability grounds because it affects mortgage-related taxation. The chamber also passed Engrossed House Bill 2681, raising annual license fees for cannabis producers, processors, and retailers; opponents said the increase reflected broader budget pressures.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to Senate Resolution 8704 honoring Senator Rebecca Saldaña. Numerous senators from both parties praised her work on labor, environmental justice, child welfare, immigrant and worker rights, and her habit of centering marginalized communities and checking on colleagues personally. Saldaña responded with remarks about organizing, democracy, and the importance of collective action, saying she was grateful for the chamber and looking forward to the next chapter. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, and members agreed to add all senators’ names as co-sponsors.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8702 honoring Senator Judy Warnick, with speakers from both parties highlighting her long service, agricultural background, calm leadership, bipartisan approach, and work on rural economic development, children and families, and capital projects. Warnick thanked colleagues and said she looked forward to spending more time with her family, farm, and horses. The meeting also included routine motions to move between orders of business and a message from the House concurring in Senate amendments to several bills.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm hearing from a lot of people. Tax categories broaden increase.
- I'm hearing from a lot of people. Tax categories broaden increase.
- This is not a public hearing. This is an executive session.
- are going to have to be done in... ...hear your comments.
- Seeing none, that will conclude our hearing on House Bill 2888.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I can't hear him if he's addressing me.
- </c> Uh let's move into the public hearing. Uh let's move into the public hearing.
- I am glad to hear that. Thank you. Social pressure is real.
- I am glad to hear that. Thank you. House Bill 511 also threatens to take away funding.
- I am glad to hear that. Thank you. House Bill 511 also threatens to take away funding.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So last weekend, the committee hearing—or I think it was two weeks ago—we had a lot of discussion on
- The committee will now go out of executive session and into public hearing.
- We will now hear House Bill 2762, sponsored by Representative Banderman.
- The committee will now go out of executive session and into public hearing.
- We will now hear House Bill 2762, sponsored by Representative Banderman.
Committee:
House Utilities
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I hear from families. I work with the providers. I hear their struggles and challenges.
- Hearing officers hold evidentiary hearings.
- Hearing officers hold evidentiary hearings, determine the facts.
- And then the hearing officer will issue a recommended final order.
- We have, and then the hearing officer will issue a recommended final order.
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So today, or this morning, we will go from 10 to around noon, depending on the speed with which we hear
- She's hearing we might put in $15 to $20 million.
- Those are answers I'm still waiting to hear back.
- Seeing none, do I hear a motion? Do pass. Is there a second? And there's a second.
- Did I hear a second? Members, will there be discussion or debate?
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, can you hear me? Thank you. Yes, can you hear me? Good morning. We can barely hear you.
- We can barely hear you. How about now? Can you hear me okay? Now that's better. Go ahead.
- Hearing none? You're back on the bill. Any questions on the bill? You want to go back down here?
- We'll probably hear that this afternoon. Mr. Chair, yes, it is on the agenda for this afternoon.
- We'll probably hear that this afternoon. Mr. Sure, yes, it is on the agenda for this afternoon.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 11, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that what I hear? Spending money or earning money, we have no risk in this, is that what I hear?
- Chair, Committee, for hearing this bill.
- So we've been hearing a lot about auto insurance rates going up.
- We hear you. You’re recognized? Thank you.
- I'm not hearing that. But having said that, we are all going to work on this.
Summary:
The Insurance and Banking Subcommittee met to hear and vote on several bills, with all measures reported favorably. The first major item was PCS for HB 175 on payment stablecoins, which would create a Florida regulatory framework aligned with the federal GENIUS Act so issuers can choose state regulation instead of federal licensing. Members asked extensive questions about how stablecoins differ from other digital assets, whether Florida would need federal approval, and what impact the bill would have on the Office of Financial Regulation; the sponsor and OFR said the state framework would mirror federal standards and that any workload increase was currently indeterminate. The PCS passed unanimously after testimony from OFR and the Florida Blockchain Business Association in support.
The committee then approved CS for HB 961, which streamlines electronic signature requirements for salvage titles and certificates of destruction, and HB 1415, a DFS stablecoin pilot program allowing certain stablecoins to be used for licensing and regulatory fees. HB 1415 was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin, limit the pilot to established stablecoins with at least $1 billion market cap, and require secure custody through a public depository or custodial bank. Members discussed how any interest or revenue would be used, with sponsors saying the pilot was still exploratory and intended mainly to cover program costs. Both bills passed favorably.
HB 1039, establishing a state cryptocurrency reserve, also passed after a strike-all amendment moved administration of the reserve from the CFO’s office to the State Board of Administration and tightened eligibility to cryptocurrencies with a $100 billion market cap over the prior 12 months. Supporters argued the bill would create a framework for future diversification and investment in established digital assets, while several members raised concerns about volatility, reporting frequency, and the meaning of new terms such as qualified liquidity provider and secure custody solution. The committee also passed CS for HB 951 on penny rounding for cash transactions, with an amendment clarifying cash transaction definitions and treating money orders and gift cards like credit-card transactions for rounding purposes.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Urban Issues Feb 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Urban Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- We're just having a public hearing.
- Thank you so much for being here today to hear House Bill 2292.
- Now, can you hear me? Okay, good evening.
- Now, can you hear me? Okay, good evening.
- We will now hear testimony in favor of House Bill 2292.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Urban Issues
Summary:
The Special Committee on Urban Issues held a public hearing on House Bill 2292, sponsored by Rep. Holly Jones, which would require cross-reporting and training between child/elder abuse systems and animal welfare personnel. Jones said the bill is intended to help identify abuse earlier by training investigators to recognize signs of abuse in both people and companion animals, and she announced planned amendments to narrow the definition of animal to dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds and to extend training time from one hour to one and a half hours. She emphasized the bill is focused on companion animals, not livestock, and said it would use existing agencies rather than create a new department. The committee heard questions about the definition of companion animal and the scope of the bill.
Supporters included Humane World for Animals, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, the Missouri Animal Control Association, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Wayside Waifs, and the St. Louis County Police Association. They argued that animal abuse is closely linked to child, elder, and domestic abuse, that animal control officers and humane investigators often see warning signs first, and that cross-reporting would improve early intervention and save lives. Several witnesses described cases where animal abuse coincided with child abuse or other violence, and some said current reporting systems are inconsistent or delayed. One witness also said the training could be provided at low cost through existing mechanisms.
Opponents, including the Missouri Pet Breeders Association, Missouri Cattleman’s Association, Missouri Federation of Animal Owners, and Missouri Animal Husbandry Association, raised concerns about the bill’s wording, possible inclusion of commercial breeders or livestock-related issues, and the role of humane investigators. They argued that animal abuse is already reported to law enforcement, that the bill could create confusion about authority or access to private property, and that it could impose costs and training burdens on agencies already stretched thin. Some rural witnesses said they wanted any investigations to remain with law enforcement and the Department of Agriculture, not animal welfare groups. The hearing ended without a vote or other action on the bill.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:27 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we needed to hear that, and I think that's all I have right now, Mr. Chair.
- I know you're tired of hearing disaster stories, and I don't blame you.
- Can you hear me now? We sure can, yep. Sorry. Good evening, members of the committee.
- Can you hear me now? We sure can, yep. Sorry. Good evening, members of the committee.
- And then all they hear is that headwater coming down, and then they're running for their life.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 5th, 2026 at 02:49 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll go, and also HB 20, if you're here for that, we will hear that. We'll hear that.
- We'll hear that.
- I hear that. I'm just, again, like, thinking ahead.
- We do so many hearings via video.
- hearings over video.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs