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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The protections that are in the bill by Chairman Gates share broad support.
- share their stories with you, too.
- He shared with me about the conservative viewpoint, and I appreciated that.
- Thank you for sharing that.
- Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Apr 30th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Dorothy and Mike shared a marriage rooted in devotion, humor, and resilience.
- They became engaged on Election Day in 1969, a fitting symbol of the life they would share, one filled
- They became engaged on Election Day in 1969, a fitting symbol of the life they would share, one filled
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Just shortly, let me say this to Kathy and family: Thank you for sharing Gary with the Senate, with the
- Just shortly, let me say this to Kathy and family: Thank you for sharing Gary with the Senate, with the
- So thank you again for sharing all the memories we will never forget.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- was referring to... ...some work done by scientists like Carlos Carroll, which I would be happy to share
- I'd be happy to share them with you.
- share them with you.
Summary:
The committee took up two bills. SB 1075 would create a foreign entity review commission and bar the conveyance, sale, lease, or sublease of state land to hostile foreign entities without commission approval, with penalties for violations. Supporters said it was needed to protect land and critical infrastructure from foreign ownership, while opponents argued it duplicated existing safeguards and could burden lawful property transactions. The bill passed on a 5-4 vote, with one member absent.
The committee then heard SB 1280, which would prohibit the Arizona Game and Fish Commission from transporting Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona or using public funds or resources for that purpose. The sponsor and supporters said the state should not spend money importing wolves and argued the population had already reached recovery goals, while opponents from Sierra Club and Humane World for Animals said the bill would undermine science-based recovery efforts and genetic diversity for a highly endangered species. Members debated wolf recovery numbers, population status, and potential impacts on ranchers and public safety.
After public testimony and member discussion, the committee voted SB 1280 out with a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote, with one member absent. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate shares its condolences, its gratitude, and its admiration for the passing of a great Californian
- The Senate shares its condolences, its gratitude. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator.
- The Senate shares its condolences, its gratitude and its admiration for the passing of a great Californian
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including students from Florence High School’s Law Academy, a fourth-grade class from Holy Spirit School, and Brigadier General Nick Brown of Marine Corps Installation West/Camp Pendleton. The chamber also handled routine business, including a motion to remove AB 1389 (Rubio) from the inactive file.
The main floor action was on two gubernatorial appointments. Andrew Rakestra was confirmed to the Board of Environmental Safety by a vote of 28-0, and Indira Cameron Banks was confirmed to the Civil Rights Council by a vote of 28-8. Senators also announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings on resources/environmental protection/energy, health and human services, judicial branch funding and court facilities, and state administration/general government.
The Senate then took up adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senator Archuleta honored Yoshi Nakamura, a World War II veteran, educator, artist, and community activist whose life included service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and decades of teaching in Whittier and at Rio Hondo College. Senator Blakespear honored Dr. Rosemary George Strayley, a longtime international development and women’s rights advocate who served in the Peace Corps, worked with major global institutions, and co-founded Run Women Run. The Senate expressed condolences and agreed to memorialize both individuals.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement #2
Transcript Highlights:
- impression that that's to help Arizonans, like get justice when there's things going on, so can you share
- But I have concerns with this bill for a few reasons that I want to share publicly.
- But I have concerns with this bill for a few reasons that I want to share publicly.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement met and first announced that HB 2691 would be held and not heard further that day. The chair also limited testimony to three speakers for and three against, with two minutes each unless extended by a minority leader. The committee then took up HB 2993, which would allow the Department of Public Safety to spend on legal services independent of the Attorney General and, as amended, redirect $5 million from the Consumer Protection Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund to the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission Fund. Supporters argued the bill would give DPS outside counsel and shift money toward front-line public safety work; opponents said it was political retaliation that would weaken consumer protection enforcement and divert funds from Arizonans who benefit from AG actions. The committee adopted the chairman’s amendment and then approved HB 2993 on an 8-6 vote, with one absent.
The committee next heard HB 2231, a clarifying bill updating the list of cancers covered under the occupational disease presumption for firefighters, peace officers, and fire investigators. The sponsor and firefighter testimony said the bill does not expand benefits but fixes a drafting problem, including a disputed comma that had been used by insurers to challenge claims; the Industrial Commission was listed as neutral if needed. Members discussed whether the presumption is rebuttable and how punctuation affected the statute’s meaning. During roll call, several members explained their votes in favor as a matter of grammar and statutory clarity, and the committee passed HB 2231 by a 14-0 vote with one absent. The meeting then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement #2
Transcript Highlights:
- impression that that's to help Arizonans, like, get justice when there's things going on, so can you share
- But I have concerns with this bill for a few reasons that I want to share publicly.
- But I have concerns with this bill for a few reasons that I want to share publicly.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement met and announced that HB 2691 would be held and not heard further that day. The committee also set limits on testimony for the meeting. The first bill considered was HB 2993, which would allow the Department of Public Safety to obtain legal services independent of the Attorney General and redirect $5 million from the Consumer Protection Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund; an amendment changed the destination of the funds from the Peace Officers Training Fund to the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission Fund. Supporters argued the bill would protect law enforcement from political interference and better fund public safety efforts, while opponents said it was political retaliation that would divert money from consumer protection work. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 2993 with a do pass recommendation by an 8-6 vote, with one member absent.
The committee then heard HB 2231, which makes clarifying changes to the list of cancers covered under the workers’ compensation occupational disease presumption for peace officers, firefighters, and fire investigators. The sponsor and firefighter testimony said the bill does not expand benefits but fixes a drafting problem involving punctuation that had led to litigation and claim disputes with insurers. Members discussed whether the presumption is rebuttable and the effect of the comma issue, with several noting the importance of precise statutory language. HB 2231 was passed with a do pass recommendation by a 14-0 vote, with one member absent. The committee then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 5th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas and Israel share values of innovation, entrepreneurship, and a robust business climate that nurtures
- During the ceremony, Governor Abbott emphasized the significance of this initiative, sharing the importance
- I'll share a little story.
Committee:
House S/C on International Relations
Keywords:
border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, international cooperation, infrastructure investment, bond issuance, state agencies, shrimp industry, federal regulations, foreign imports, economic impact, public health, Gulf Coast communities, Texas-Israel relations, Israel, Jerusalem, trade office, foreign relations
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- priority, that's more of a localized priority that should be spent and Paid for by the governor's local share
- and or a combination of the governor and legislators local share to pay for that type of, of purchase
- So it's not a statewide, that's likely that is a local share.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- coordinate load shed in a responsible manner, but to also ensure large load customers are participating in sharing
- and people are freezing to death and so this is just meant to establish a system where everybody shares
- under that volume. that they participate in, but if it gets to the critical event, that they have to share
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Kratom Working Group Aug 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- People and communities all across North Dakota who aren't here to share their voices today, because our
- Some of the patient cases that I just wanted to share with you guys: we did have a patient that earlier
- Chair, members of the committee, thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you on kratom and
- Are you going to share with us what we approved?
- Are you going to share with us what we approved?
Summary:
The Kratom Working Group met to hear public testimony and expert presentations on whether North Dakota should prohibit or regulate kratom and 7-OH products. Early testimony split sharply between speakers who described natural kratom as a helpful, lower-risk alternative for chronic pain, opioid withdrawal, PTSD, and recovery, and speakers who urged prohibition because of dependence, overdose risk, and the growth of concentrated or synthetic 7-OH products sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and online. Several witnesses, including consumers and shop owners, argued that banning kratom would push people to more dangerous drugs or unregulated internet sources, while public health and medical witnesses said the marketplace is confusing and inadequately controlled.
A number of witnesses, including representatives of the North Dakota Public Health Association, the state crime lab, and addiction-treatment and pediatric clinicians, emphasized risks from adulterated or concentrated products, lack of labeling and age restrictions, contamination concerns, and harms to adolescents, pregnant patients, and newborns. The crime lab described recent cases involving mitragynine, 7-OH, and pseudoindoxyl, and said products purchased in a smoke shop were inaccurately labeled. A Sanford pediatric hospitalist testified that kratom exposure in pregnancy can cause severe neonatal withdrawal and that adolescents are using the product. By contrast, American Kratom Association representatives and other advocates argued that natural leaf kratom should be distinguished from synthetic 7-OH, that deaths usually involve other substances, and that a regulatory framework with testing, labeling, age limits, and product registration would better protect consumers than a blanket ban.
No formal bill was debated or voted on in this transcript. The working group heard testimony, asked questions, and took no final action before breaking for lunch and later resuming with additional presentations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Or do you have something that you want to share that you haven't shared already?
- I'm happy to share more on the provisions and take questions after the amendment is adopted.
- I'm happy to share more on the provisions and take questions after the amendment is adopted.
- I'm<00:31:27.200><c> happy</c><00:31:27.360><c> to</c><00:31:27.600><c> share</c><00:31:27.760><c> more
- </c><00:31:28.000><c> on</c><00:31:28.159><c> the</c> I'm happy to share more on the I'm happy to share
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 05/07/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It's actually a very serious topic, and I just want to share with State Gov members you'll be seeing
- It's actually a very serious topic, and I just want to share with State Gov members you'll be seeing
- It's actually a very serious topic, and I just want to share with State Gov members you'll be seeing
- It's actually a very serious topic, and I just want to share with State Gov members you'll be seeing
- It's actually a very serious topic, and I just want to share with State Gov members you'll be seeing
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I thank Senator Alvarado-Gil for sharing my thoughts on the proposed changes. Okay, great.
- I look forward to sharing with the committee details on the proposal and next steps.
- “I mean, we’d be happy to share additional information after the May auction.
- No, and we share that concern as well, Madam Chair. Of what we're investing here.
- No, and we share that concern as well, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The joint hearing focused on CARB’s proposed April amendments to California’s cap-and-invest regulations, adopted under AB 1207 and SB 840. Committee members repeatedly framed the issue as a balance between climate ambition, affordability, leakage prevention, and the Legislature’s budget priorities. Several senators argued the proposal would weaken the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), reduce funding for transit, affordable housing, drinking water, wildfire prevention, and other programs, and potentially undermine the Legislature’s intent in last year’s reauthorization. Others emphasized that the program’s core purpose is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that any changes should preserve the cap’s integrity and the state’s climate targets.
CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez said the amendments were designed to implement legislative direction while responding to public comment and economic uncertainty. She described four main changes: increasing electric bill credits, expanding the manufacturing decarbonization incentive (MDI) to $4 billion, adding about $800 million in additional compliance support for industry, and removing post-2030 allowance allocations from the current rulemaking. CARB said the proposal would still maintain declining caps aligned with 2030 and 2045 targets, provide near-term affordability relief, and support businesses and jobs while reducing emissions. In response to questions, CARB said the MDI has guardrails, is limited to emissions-reducing projects, and would require reporting and repayment if projects do not materialize.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the amendments are significant and could affect several legislative priorities. LAO highlighted that the MDI would add allowances above the cap, creating uncertainty about environmental ambition and 2030 compliance, while also shifting more allowances to industry and fewer to the GGRF. LAO said the proposal could significantly reduce GGRF revenues and noted that, if revenues fall to CARB’s estimated level, some tiered programs could go unfunded. The Department of Finance explained that GGRF revenue estimates are updated three times a year and are difficult to predict because they depend on auction outcomes and market conditions. Senators pressed both agencies on whether the proposal would raise consumer costs, whether industry savings would be passed through, and whether the Legislature should receive updated revenue estimates before voting on the budget.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And with that, I'll ask Secretary Bougoir to share some remarks.
- Thank you, Representative McCormick, and I share in all of those areas. I'm hoping...
- Representative McCormick and I share in all of those areas.
- You and I share that.
- Newell, said it very eloquently, and I share some of the same concerns, and that's why I've authored
Bills:
HB387 , HB673 , HB947 , HB975 , HB1102 , HB1228 , HB1229 , HCR66 , SB102 , SB165 , SB280 , SB291 , SB326 , SB521
Committee:
House Commerce
Keywords:
engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, security cameras, abandoned property, blighted structures, property management, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, Department of Public Service, statutory entities, public administration
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I think she may have shared it with you, but for the rest of the committee, if you look on page two,
- East Rural and Central West Rural, to ensure the region was appropriately represented based on its share
- And I shared with Senator Beauchet something where we took a memo or slideshow that Emily had done and
- If Senator Roers would like to sit down with us or share with us, absolutely, we'd welcome that.
- If Senator Roers would like to sit down with us or share with us, absolutely, we'd welcome that.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:17.520><c> You</c> shared with us as being available.
- You shared with us as being available.
- I have heard the story of Hannah as she shared her story and Detective Clausen in that investigation.
- I have heard the story of Hannah as she shared her story and Detective Clausen in that investigation.
- The mom shared a letter written by her 10-year-old.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Two - Wednesday, April 15 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And as I just shared the stats, it's done wonderfully.
- Finally, I want to share the experience...
- Finally, I want to share the experience of a fellow colleague.
- Like I said, the shared hand washing—there's really no problem.
- Like I said, the shared hand washing—there's really no privacy there.
Summary:
The House first established a quorum, then took up several bills for perfection and printing. House Bill 2297, a fence-law bill, was presented as a way to let livestock owners enter up to 10 feet onto neighboring property to repair fences, remove trees and debris on the fence line, and avoid trespass liability while repairing damage caused by livestock escaping. Supporters said the measure addresses a real rural problem and protects farmers who are already responsible for keeping animals contained; the bill was adopted and perfected and printed after debate over property rights and access concerns.
The chamber then considered House Bills 2142 and 2058, a film and television tax incentive measure. Supporters said Missouri’s film credit program has produced strong economic returns, created jobs, and attracted productions, and they argued for combining separate film and TV funding buckets while removing a proposed sunset extension. An amendment to keep the sunset at 2029 was adopted, and the bill was then adopted, perfected, and printed. The House also took up House Bill 3004, a hardwood labeling bill requiring products sold in Missouri to be labeled accurately as wood or non-wood materials; supporters framed it as truth-in-advertising and protection for the state’s timber industry, while one member questioned how the law would apply to online and out-of-state sellers. The bill was adopted and perfected and printed.
Next, the House considered House Bills 3283 and 3306, which set a timeline and process for public-sector collective bargaining disputes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, and defined “good faith” in bargaining. An amendment narrowed the bill so it would not apply to teachers, police, or other excluded public employees under existing law. Supporters said the bill would prevent years-long contract disputes and save taxpayer money, especially for firefighters and other first responders; the substitute was adopted and perfected and printed.
Finally, House Bill 2536, a bill on sex-designated restrooms and other private spaces in government-controlled settings, drew extensive debate. The sponsor said it was intended to protect privacy and safety in restrooms, changing rooms, sleeping quarters, schools, airports, correctional facilities, and similar spaces, and an amendment clarified exceptions for corrections officers and other public safety duties. Opponents argued the bill would target transgender people, create enforcement problems, and rely on signage rather than preventing crime; supporters said it was needed to protect women and girls. The amendment was adopted, and debate continued on the bill as amended.