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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session (Part 2 of September 12, 2025 Legislative day)
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to be a state of and.
- We've had, as everyone throughout the state has had, many areas in the state have had their share of
- All 40 million people in this state.
- Obviously, greenhouse gas emissions don't know state lines.
- He's targeted our state, our immigrant workforce, our universities, our disaster response.
Summary:
The chamber reconvened after a late-night session and first adopted the consent calendar, including ACR 107 on the Diablo Range, by a 48-0 vote. Members then took up several Senate bills and Assembly measures, with repeated remarks about the long hours and the need to respect staff and keep proceedings moving. A vote change was also announced for Assembly Member Patel on SB 414, changing from aye to not voting.
The main policy debate centered on energy, climate, and affordability. SB 237, dealing with oil and gas policy, refinery closures, pipeline safety, Kern County permitting, gasoline blend flexibility, and regional fuel coordination, drew strong support from members who framed it as a managed transition to stabilize fuel supply and protect jobs, and strong opposition from members who called it a giveaway to oil interests and a setback for climate goals. The bill passed 59-0. SB 254, an energy affordability and wildfire package, included wildfire mitigation financing, a successor wildfire fund, transmission cost reductions, clean energy permitting changes, and energization timelines; members raised some concerns about local control, but the bill passed 58-0. SB 840 and AB 1207 advanced the cap-and-invest reauthorization package, with supporters emphasizing emissions reductions, housing, transit, wildfire prevention, and community air programs, while opponents argued it would raise costs and function as a tax-and-spend scheme. SB 840 passed 54-15 and AB 1207 passed 55-10, both with urgency and immediate transmittal.
Members also approved SB 352, which makes the Bureau of Environmental Justice permanent and requires air quality monitoring and reporting on AB 617 implementation, by 43-19. AB 825, authorizing California to help establish a Westwide electricity market, was presented as a way to lower bills, improve reliability, and reduce emissions; it passed 67-2 and was sent to the Governor. Additional actions included concurrence in Senate amendments to AB 8 on cannabinoids and AB 383 on firearms cleanup, and the chamber began consideration of AB 764 on wildlife as the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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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.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: High Speed Rail Apr 28th, 2025 at 09:04 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll say, first, that the state of Texas is the eighth economy of the world.
- The state of Texas is the eighth economy in the world.
- Texas is a big state in land, in spirit, and in possibility.
- Texas is a massive state, and we want to cut that connection time and make Texas.
- This is—we can bring Texas into the late '90s and have it be really big for the state.
Keywords:
House Bill 483, high-speed rail, transportation network, Texas, public testimony, rail connectivity, economic development
Summary:
The meeting was a press event in support of House Bill 483 and its Senate companion, SB 424, which would repeal the current state ban on high-speed rail investment and direct TxDOT to partner with a private entity to develop a Dallas-Austin-San Antonio rail line along the I-35 corridor. Rep. John Bucy, County Judge Andy Brown, Rep. Rafael Anchia, Rep. Ray Lopez, and Sen. Sarah Eckhardt all argued that Texas’ population growth and highway congestion make passenger rail a necessary transportation alternative and a long-term economic development tool. They emphasized benefits such as reduced commute times, improved mobility, lower congestion and emissions, stronger workforce access, and better connections between major metro areas.
Testimony focused on the Texas Triangle as a strong candidate for high-speed rail because of its population density, flat geography, and existing growth patterns. Speakers cited examples from other places, including Florida’s Brightline and rail systems in other countries, to argue that Texas is behind and could catch up through public-private partnerships. They also discussed transit-oriented development, last-mile connections through local systems like DART and Austin’s Project Connect, and the possibility of future expansion beyond the initial corridor. In response to questions, Bucy said the bill would allow TxDOT to seek bids and keep costs flexible, that the line would likely require dedicated high-speed track, and that express service could reduce Austin-San Antonio travel time to roughly 30 minutes and Austin-Dallas to under an hour and a half, though no launch date was set.
No formal vote or committee action was taken in the transcript. The event ended with Bucy saying the bill was a positive step and could become a bipartisan effort to build a more connected Texas.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If state funds go for one thing and they can do it cheaper in a better way, put them into something else
- that is already collected, according to Idaho Code 33-133, and reported to the state superintendent
- states, Idaho has seen a recent surge of undocumented immigrants.'
- We didn't have it in this committee; we had it in State Affairs last year.
- In this committee, we had it in State Affairs last year. We went all the way to the floor.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee heard several RS introductions related to education and school funding. Representative Harris introduced RS 33225, described as the identical bill from last year’s accountability and spending measure, and after brief discussion about vouchers versus tax credits and accountability for state funds, the committee voted to introduce it. Representative Heather Scott introduced RS 33298, which would require the Professional Standards Commission to report any allegations involving suspected criminal behavior to law enforcement; the committee approved introduction.
Representative Galaviz presented RS 3309C2, aimed at preventing property tax increases by allowing school districts to use certain building maintenance funds for lease purchases instead of forcing taxpayers into new bonds for construction or deferred maintenance. The committee moved to introduce it, with a request for additional information later on how the proposal would affect small versus large districts. Representative Tanner then brought RS 32889, a bill to have the State Board of Education aggregate and report data on the costs of educating children of foreign aliens. Members raised questions about legal status categories, charter schools, privacy, and whether the proposal created an unfunded mandate. The sponsor agreed to strike a sentence in the statement of purpose, and the motion to introduce the RS with that amendment and to add charter schools to the reporting language passed.
Representative Hawkins presented RS 32826, a proposed constitutional amendment on parental rights that would replace the compulsory education language with a statement that the right to educate children without government regulation outside public schools shall not be infringed. Members supported the measure, and the committee voted to introduce it. Afterward, there was a procedural dispute over whether the earlier amended motion on RS 32889 had been a vote to introduce the RS or only to approve clarifying language, but the chair ruled the matter closed and the committee moved on.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And on the other hand, the backside is we want efficiency if state funds go for one thing and they can
- The intent of this bill is merely to have schools and the State Board of Education aggregate data—data
- It's in the statement of purpose, Representative Tanner, the second sentence states, 'Like many other
- states, Idaho has seen a recent surge of undocumented immigrants.'
- He said they had taken it through State Affairs last year and all the way to the floor.
Committee:
House Education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Oct 15th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The type of packaging is what is of concern for the Western States.
- However, the Western states have successfully paused this initiative.
- At the state level, we would obviously need to work with the delegation.
- And Washington, and we need to try to bust through that because this is big time.
- stay in the state of Idaho.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 25th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- It revises intent language so that it states that by 2031, it is the legislature's intent to improve
- development program on evidence-informed alternatives to restraint and isolation that will allow the state
- of Washington and daycare centers.
- program, To the state, in terms of the literacy program, it is an unfunded mandate to the district,
- There is no language in the bill that requires the state to provide funding for that program.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It revises intent language so that it states that by 2031, it is the legislature's intent to improve
- It adds that the state safety net oversight committee regarding special education funding shall consider
- And, as it says, most jobs in our community, and some state jobs and federal jobs and private sector
- of Washington and daycare centers.
- There is no language in the bill that requires the state to provide funding for that program.
Summary:
The committee met for its final executive session of the session and took up several House bills related to early learning and K-12 education. House Bill 1795 on restraint and isolation in schools was briefed as prohibiting mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints, limiting isolation, and barring new isolation rooms; a proposed amendment to the striker was defeated, and the bill then advanced. House Bill 2219 on child care licensing and drug safety was briefed as requiring licensed child care settings to be free of high-potency synthetic opioids, drug paraphernalia, and manufacturing equipment, with amendments to add drug testing and broader controlled-substance prohibitions; both amendments failed, and the striker was adopted before the bill advanced. House Bill 1295 on literacy was described as setting curriculum and educator training requirements; the committee adopted a striking amendment that removed some district implementation and continuing-education requirements, then advanced the bill. The committee also heard briefings on House Bill 1634 on behavioral health supports in schools, House Bill 2557 on timelines for special education evaluation reports and eligibility meetings, and House Bill 2636 creating a public education review steering committee and JLARC review process, all of which had no amendments at the briefing stage.
In formal action, the committee voted to adopt the striker on HB 1295 and then passed HB 1795, HB 2219, HB 1295, HB 1634, and HB 2557 out of committee with due pass recommendations. HB 2636 was also advanced, but to the Ways and Means Committee rather than the Rules Committee. Several members noted concerns about costs and unfunded mandates, particularly regarding literacy implementation and child care safety provisions, while supporters emphasized student safety, child care safety, and clarity in existing law. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and adjournment.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
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- And again, no shade on other the state.
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- </c> know a developer could go to the state know a developer could go to the state to<00:54:20.800><c
- </c> to ask for some type of state funding. to ask for some type of state funding.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Bruce Skog, District 10, Star, Middleton, Nampa areas of our great state.
- Representative Veehor. ...not constitutional in the state of Idaho regarding speech issues.
- So in some states right now, we're watching certain religious organizations that stop what everybody
- This is one of those provisions that we tried to pull from the 2010 model state APA.
- I represent District 9: Washington, Payette, and Canyon County.
Summary:
The House Judiciary and Rules Committee met to approve prior minutes and hear two introduction requests plus four bills. The committee introduced RS 33067, which would give prosecutors up to 180 days to find a more stable placement for defendants with neurocognitive disabilities or mental illness, and RS 33197, which would clarify that maliciously and willfully disturbing a religious worship service is disturbing the peace while removing language that raised First Amendment concerns. Members asked about the scope of the language and possible overlap with other statutes, but both RS measures were introduced.
The committee then heard House Bill 520, which updates notice requirements for contested case hearings under the Administrative Procedures Act so agencies clearly inform parties of their hearing rights. The Office of Administrative Hearings said the bill standardizes notices across agencies and is not retroactive. HB 520 received a due pass recommendation to the floor. House Bill 579 was a narrow change to the justifiable homicide statute, replacing a list of specific family or household relationships with the broader term “another person” to avoid omissions; it also received a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 580 repeals several outdated criminal code provisions related to anti-camcorder piracy and motion picture fair bidding, with the sponsor saying the conduct is already covered by federal law and the statutes are no longer used. House Bill 581 would create a process for the Legislature to formally notify the Idaho Supreme Court by resolution when it believes a court rule may conflict with statute or substantive rights, while preserving judicial rulemaking authority. Both bills were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations, and the meeting adjourned after unanimous or near-unanimous votes on the measures.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House lawmakers OK bill to bring Minnesota into compliance with 'One Big Beautiful Bill' 5/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> state and our people need and deserve. state and our people need and deserve.
- </c> to um outside of the United States? to um outside of the United States?
- </c> u be sold outside the United States? u be sold outside the United States?
- </c> stand on Washington DC policy. stand on Washington DC policy.
- This is the case in red and blue<02:17:44.240><c> states.</c> blue states. blue states.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name, who you represent. Time is yours. Thank you, Mr.
- in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
- We're not clear because the bill states that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, we're
- She now runs a two-state, million-dollar operation.
- But there are standard food safety provisions being used in other states, especially with respect to
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- someone who steals less than $2,500 and has two or more prior theft convictions can be charged with a state
- This particular class of people never incur consequences beyond a state jail felony.
- I also have support from Montgomery County, Grimes County, Washington County, and Madison County; those
- ...life and does not reach their desired goal, that person is still eligible for probation in the state
- I just want to thank you on behalf of the people of the state of Texas. I appreciate that.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- America's Christian roots were recognized by the United States Supreme Court in the 1892 case, Church
- United States, where Justice David Brewer wrote, quote, “If we pass beyond these matters to a view of
- At a time when so many would tear down statues of George Washington, deface Mount Rushmore, and uproot
- Debbie Critchfield, the state superintendent. And I don't see the mayor of Fruitland in here.
- It's on the state website for the 250 activities, but we would love to have each one of you come.
Committee:
House Education
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- human trafficking is a heinous crime that impacts communities, families, and individuals across the state
- It is an act affecting state revenues and requires at least a two-thirds vote to become effective.
- Chair, just that it's a great bill that will straighten out Washington, D.C., and everything wrong there
- But I also want to add that, although on paper, the state legislature has term limits, we all know that
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- TERM LIMITS TO 12 YEARS IN THE SENATE, 12 YEARS IN THE HOUSE FOR A TOTAL CUMULATIVE OF 24 YEARS IN STATE
- WE WILL HAVE A SCENARIO WHERE THERE IS ALREADY 58 PERCENT OF THE STATE THAT HAS TERM LIMITS AND THEY
- WHEN HE SPOKE THOSE WORDS, HE WAS REMINDING US THAT CENTRALIZED OVERREACH, WHETHER FROM WASHINGTON OR
- THERE ARE 14.2 MILLION VOTERS IN THE ELECTORATE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
- THERE WERE SIX COUNTIES IN THE STATE THAT HAVE MORE VOTERS THAN OUR SMALLER COUNTIES.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, let's start State uh Steve Simon.
- </c> justice protesters in Washington, D.C. justice protesters in Washington, D.C. and<00:14:45.440><
- State and local officials should prepare State and local officials should prepare to<00:17:20.800><c>
- </c><00:25:17.880><c> The</c> state and federal privacy laws. The state and federal privacy laws.
- But beyond that, the harms that stem by claiming that the state and local by claiming that the state
Committee:
Senate Elections
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/14/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a state law.
- </c> are seven states that do that already. are seven states that do that already.
- </c> business in the United States right now. business in the United States right now.
- So happy to take any questions on or offline. the state. Happy to work with the state.
- </c> the state median income. the state median income.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 23rd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- These are properties that the state has.
- That was given to the state fairly cheaply.
- So I see some of these old schools, and it was stated earlier that they were owned already by the state
- So how were they owned by the state? So the state of Missouri owns the property.
- buildings from the state parking lots.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce May 4th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a fantastic opportunity to move our state forward.
- So we have great work going on in the state of Missouri.
- Next up, please state your name, begin when ready.
- 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.
Summary:
The committee first called the roll and established a quorum, then heard Senate Bill 1553, sponsored by Senator Curtis Gregory. The bill is aimed at reshoring critical supply chains to the United States through tax credits and related incentives for production of pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, materials, and metals. Gregory said the Senate version added clarifying language tying eligible materials to federal critical-materials and FDA lists. Witnesses in support described the bill as a national security measure and an economic development tool for Missouri, citing dependence on China and India for medicines and materials, forced labor concerns in cobalt supply chains, and examples of Missouri companies and institutions already working in pharmaceutical and mineral production. Several supporters noted the bill’s incentives would be difficult to use without additional federal support, and one witness said the transferable tax credits were a key strength, though the scope could be narrowed in the future.
Support testimony came from Douglas Jost of Jost Chemical Company, Jared Hankinson of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Matt Thompson of the API Innovation Center, Michael Givens of Doe Run Company, and Matthew Smith of Associated Industries of Missouri. Their comments emphasized supply-chain vulnerability, national security, and Missouri’s existing manufacturing base. No opposition or informational testimony was presented, and there were no substantive questions after the witnesses. The committee then moved into executive session and voted unanimously, 9-0, to report Senate Bill 1553 do pass.