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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Science & Technology
House Science & Technology Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, any final discussion?” "Sounds good. Members, any final discussion?" "Seeing none. Mr.
- Members, any questions for staff?
- Members, any questions for staff? for any questions? Members, any questions for staff? See no.
- This committee would consist of seven members appointed by the President of the Senate and eight appointed
- So members need further questions? No. Members, do you have further questions?
Summary:
The House Committee on Science and Technology met for its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and reviewing committee rules and amendment deadlines. The committee then heard several bills, beginning with HB 2121, which would prohibit original equipment manufacturers from disabling consumer electronic devices when owners make modifications, including through firmware or remote updates. Sponsor Rep. Nick Cooper described it as a “True Ownership Act” aimed at consumer products like printers and phones, while members raised concerns about manufacturing, security, and implementation. An amendment by Rep. Fink narrowed the bill to consumer products and excluded commercial, industrial, business-to-business, off-road, and retail-channel equipment. The amendment was adopted, and HB 2121 as amended passed 7-1-1, with one member voting no and one present.
The committee next considered HB 2134, which would prohibit Chinese-produced critical infrastructure equipment and restrict government entities and critical communications providers from contracting with Chinese companies that have access to critical infrastructure. Rep. Cooper and supporters framed the bill as a cybersecurity and national security measure, while some members questioned costs, implementation, and the role of the Arizona Corporation Commission. Testimony from State Armor representatives and an attorney cited federal NDAA restrictions, alleged fraud in sales of certain devices, and examples from other states. The Arizona Corporation Commission director said the agency was neutral but would need several new positions to implement the bill. HB 2134 passed 5-4.
The committee also approved HB 2451, which updates the Arizona Space Commission’s board terms, extends the strategic plan deadline, and adds astronautic educational opportunities to the commission’s scope. Rep. Justin Wilmeth and Space Commission members described the measure as a technical “trailer bill” to support Arizona’s growing space industry and long-term competitiveness, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, the committee heard HB 2700, which would create a Technology Study Committee focused on assistive technology and Technology First initiatives. Rep. Connolly, constituent Sam Shepard, and advocates for people with developmental disabilities testified that the committee would help Arizona identify and expand assistive technologies and remote supports. After adopting a Connolly amendment clarifying the committee’s purpose and membership, HB 2700 passed 8-0. The committee then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Mar 4th, 2026
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Member Smith? No. Anderson? No. Black? Member Smith? No. Anderson? No. Black. Davis? Yes.
- Ranking Member Smith. Aye. All right. Chair of Reuter. Aye. Ranking Member Smith? Aye. Aye. Davis?
- Members of the committee, I'm Cameron Parker.
- Why was the appointed term until 233 again?
- So he was appointed and there was kind of a gap or loop.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and first took up several bills in executive session. It voted House Bill 3144, relating to injunctions, due pass by an 8-4 vote; House Bill 3160, relating to preliminary injunctions and judicial proceedings, due pass by a 9-4 vote; House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2254, relating to post-conviction relief, due pass after adopting a technical committee amendment and substitute, by an 8-5 vote; House Bill 2206, relating to commercial activities, due pass by a 12-1 vote; and House Bill 2256, relating to minimum prison terms, due pass by a 9-4 vote. Members raised questions on HB 3160 about whether probate commissioners should be included in the bill’s language, and on HB 2254 about whether it was the same measure previously used to speed up the process.
In public hearing, the committee heard House Bill 1711, the Uniform Interstate Deposition Discovery Act, which the sponsor and the Attorney General’s office said would streamline out-of-state depositions and subpoenas, reduce legal fees, and make Missouri’s process consistent with more than 40 other states. No opposition testimony was offered. The committee also heard House Bill 1713, which would simplify dissolution of deadlocked LLCs by allowing a judge to order dissolution more quickly, with the sponsor arguing it would reduce delay and litigation; no witnesses opposed it. House Bill 2427 would add judicial positions in St. Charles County, with the sponsor and members discussing the county’s rapid growth, docket pressure, staffing, and the need to reconcile differences among pending versions of the bill. No witnesses testified for or against that measure.
The committee then heard House Bill 3086, which would create an additional associate circuit judge position in Miller County. The sponsor and a local attorney testified that Miller County’s caseload, tourism-related population spikes, municipal cases, and lack of commissioners justify moving up the statutory population threshold for a second associate judge. Members asked about treatment court staffing, courtroom space, senior judges, and whether similar arguments might apply in other counties. Finally, House Bill 3072 would allow the Industrial Labor Commission to modify attorney fee arrangements in permanent total disability cases when an attorney retires or dies and a new lawyer must take over; the sponsor said it would clear up an oversight and help manage ongoing medical issues. The committee also heard House Bill 2968, a cleanup bill to align circuit descriptions with prior recircuiting changes and to authorize a previously budgeted circuit judge position in the 25th Circuit. Testimony from the Judicial Conference explained that the bill would remove outdated geographic language and resolve ambiguity about the election date for the new judge. The meeting concluded after the public hearing on HB 2968, and members were told the next Judiciary meeting would be held the following Tuesday at noon in Hearing Room 3.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- nine members to the board.
- There are six members that are appointed by the governor.
- The two non-voting members: one is appointed by the counties; that is actually Lori Helverson, who is
- c> by</c> are six members that are appointed by are six members that are appointed by the<00:26:13.799
- - voting members one is appointed by non- voting members one is appointed by the<00:26:41.720><c> counties
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just appointing. It's just the members. It's not the whole board.
- an appointing authority that should be in proper standing to have appointments.
- Thank you, members.
- Chairman and members.
- Good afternoon, members.
Bills:
SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , SB517 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB362 , HB368 , HB377 , HB431 , HB441 , HB466 , HB664 , HB741 , HB822 , HB990 , HB1243
Committee:
Senate Municipal
Summary:
The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended.
The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President and the members.
- President and the members.
- Thank you, members.
- Thank you, members. I'm so proud to recognize. Thank you so. Thank you, members.
- President and members.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journals, and removed SB 830 from the inactive file for return to the Assembly. It then took up several gubernatorial appointments, including Clint Kellum as Director of the Cannabis Control, Jennifer Osborne as Director of Industrial Relations, and two Medical Board of California appointments, Dr. Trinidad Solis and Dr. Gerald Tolbrook. Each appointment was confirmed by roll call, with broad support and no recorded opposition.
The chamber also adopted SR 97 recognizing Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting AAPI contributions to California, histories of exclusion and solidarity, and the importance of visibility and representation. The resolution passed 39-0. The Senate also recognized numerous AAPI community leaders and honorees on the floor, including Kay Buck and Mira Sorvino for anti-trafficking advocacy, and later several additional guests and community figures.
Members then adopted several other resolutions by unanimous consent: SCR 168 designating Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, SCR 148 declaring GM1 gangliosidosis awareness day, SR 95 proclaiming ALS Awareness Month, SCR 156 for Stroke Awareness Month, and SR 110 recognizing Hospital Week in California. Floor remarks focused on public safety, rare disease awareness, stroke recovery and aphasia, and the role of hospitals and health care workers. The Senate also honored retiring California Professional Firefighters president Brian Rice with extensive tributes to his labor leadership, firefighter safety work, and disaster response advocacy. The meeting concluded with the remaining appointment confirmations and adjournment until May 14, 2026.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we'll explain to the new members how we came to this.
- We sent appointment letters.
- So one thought might be if we leave the meeting today and appoint a three-member nominating committee
- So one thought might be if we leave the meeting today and appoint like a three member nominating committee
- So, come February meeting, we are fully appointed, if you will, and we can get right to work.
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Cape Verdean Cultural Center Commission’s work to build a feasibility study and expand its membership. Members reviewed and approved the prior meeting minutes, then discussed draft nomination criteria meant to ensure geographic, generational, gender, and sector diversity, along with needed expertise such as arts and cultural programming, history, museum work, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, language preservation, community organizing, economic development, government/policy, legal expertise, and communications. The commission also discussed designating seats for organizations such as the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Culture at Bridgewater State, Mili Mila, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Advisory Board, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
A long list of potential nominees was reviewed, including people with backgrounds in education, community advocacy, museums, maritime history, arts, law, and economic development. Commissioners raised concerns about gaps, especially legal expertise and representation from Taunton and Cape Cod, and noted that some nominees might need to serve as organizational designees rather than individual members. Several commissioners supported the overall slate but asked for more time to vet the candidates against the criteria.
The commission then voted to create a three-member nominating committee consisting of the chair, Senator Miranda, Commissioner Monica Vega, and Commissioner Manny Lopes, with Vega and Lopes accepting the assignment. The committee was tasked with narrowing the 16 additional nominees down to 12 open seats and reporting back at a special meeting later in the month, with the goal of finalizing appointments before the February meeting. The meeting adjourned after the motion passed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members.
- Those members voted in favor of it.
- Members. Any other questions?
- Thank you, members of Schofield, members, other questions? Okay, sit tight, Chairman.
- get appointed.
Bills:
HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Saldana, ranking members, see unanimity amongst our members.
- Well, good morning, Chair Saldana, Ranking Member King, and members of the committee.
- Thank you so much, Chair Saldana, Ranking Member King, members of the committee.
- Chair Saldana, Ranking Member King, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Madam Chair, Ranking Member King, members of the committee.
Summary:
The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 6152 would add physical and occupational therapists as attending providers in workers’ compensation claims. Supporters said it would reduce delays, improve access to care, and speed return to work; opponents, including the Washington State Medical Association, retail and business groups, and L&I, raised concerns about diagnosis, scope of practice, network enrollment, implementation time, and the $1.9 million fiscal note from accident and medical aid accounts. The committee also heard SB 5437, which would prohibit non-compete agreements and clarify non-solicitation rules. The sponsor and labor and physician groups supported ending non-competes as anti-competitive and harmful to worker mobility, while business, banking, and clinic representatives argued non-competes protect investments, confidential information, and patient/customer relationships and asked for narrower changes.
The committee then heard SB 6058, which would give L&I discretion over whether to investigate wage complaints and would toll civil statutes of limitation when a complaint is filed. The sponsor said it would better match agency resources, and testimony was entirely supportive. SB 5944 would require language access provider compensation bargaining to include missed or canceled appointments and make CBAs prevail over conflicting agency policies; the sponsor and union representatives said it would create consistency across agencies, with no opposition testimony. SB 6039 would modernize L&I communications by allowing electronic notices while preserving a non-electronic option; supporters called it a permissive modernization, while worker advocates warned email could be missed and could burden vulnerable workers, though L&I said the bill preserves choice and has no fiscal impact.
Finally, the committee heard SB 6117, which would place workers and employers not covered by the NLRA under PERC jurisdiction if federal law no longer applies, with card-check and secret-ballot procedures and interest arbitration provisions. Supporters said it would create a state backstop if federal labor enforcement fails and protect workers’ organizing rights; opponents from agriculture, business, and small business groups warned it was too broad, could sweep in agriculture and small businesses, and could weaken secret-ballot protections and disrupt harvest operations. The sponsor closed by saying the bill is intended to create a clear framework where federal jurisdiction is absent. No votes or executive actions were taken in the hearing.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I had the opportunity to be originally appointed clear back in 2013 as we started this program and started
- Chair: So, maybe you could, sir, just address briefly what you find interesting about this appointment
- Generally, we will vote on your appointment at our next meeting, which will be Thursday.
- Well, I will turn and look at the staff and the team members of Your Health Idaho who are here because
- The committee will meet again Thursday, and most likely that's when we'll vote on your appointment.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, if you'll be so kind as to stand.
- Members, a quorum is present.
- Members, a quorum is present. Members, a quorum is present.
- ><c> to</c><00:06:22.560><c> vote</c> The following members intend to vote The following members intend
- </c> also still appointed by the governor. also still appointed by the governor.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 022 Feb 5th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- term expiring July 1st, 2028: Bessie Kachas of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member appointed
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- , Colorado, to serve as a public member appointed.
- , Colorado, to serve as a public member appointed.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 20th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that the measures and appointments listed on the reports of standing committees be referred to
- Gubernatorial appointment 9329, Peter K. Last line.
- Gubernatorial appointment 9329, Peter K. Last line.
- I move that the gubernatorial appointments listed on the gubernatorial appointment report be referred
- Senator Ritchelley has moved that the appointments listed on the gubernatorial appointment report be
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee.
- And so, Chair, Vice Chair, Ranking Member, and members, I want to thank you for the chance to testify
- Good morning, Chairman and committee members. Good morning, Chairman and committee members.
- We're moving another appointment.
- The committee has been appointed.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Government Affairs May 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Government Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Gurr.
- Hi, chairs and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Chair, members of the committee. Thank you, Chair, members of the committee.
- Members, are there any questions? Members, are there any questions?
- As a reminder, members of the...
Bills:
SB156
Committee:
Assembly Government Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, members, we have several bills as well as appointments.
- Members, any questions? That is the bill. Members, any questions on the bill?
- Members, any debate on the bill as amended? Thank you. Members, any debate on the bill as amended?
- All right, members, we are going to go to the portion of our meeting dealing with our appointments and
- We will take all appointments.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, Chair, members of the committee. Good morning, Chair, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Chair Dhingra and Ranking Member Holy and members of the committee.
- Good morning, Chair Dhingra, Ranking Member Holy, and committee members.
- Good afternoon, Madam Chair, Jeff Hawley, Ranking Member Holly, and committee members.
- Chair Dhingra and members of the committee.
Summary:
The committee first took up executive action on several bills. SB 5865 on garnishment forms was amended to require the Washington Pattern Forms Committee to finish the new forms by December 31, 2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2027; a competing amendment was withdrawn, and the bill received a due pass recommendation. SB 5880 on toxicology testing by certified laboratories was amended to clarify that local governments may accept private donations to help fund ISO-IEC 17025 testing, without requiring them to do so, and it also received a due pass recommendation. SB 5912 to reinstate the Indigent Defense Task Force was amended to remove legislators from the task force, add members, revise duties and reporting, and adjust staffing and reimbursement provisions; it too was advanced. SB 5855 on law enforcement face coverings drew extensive amendment debate. The committee rejected amendments that would have narrowed mask exceptions, added weather/environmental language, created a private right of action against federal officers, and established a claims account for officers, but adopted the proposed substitute and sent the bill forward on a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard public testimony on SB 6011, which would let Court of Appeals bailiffs conduct threat assessments and access certain criminal history information for Court of Appeals judges and staff, mirroring authority already given to Supreme Court bailiffs. The bill’s sponsor and the acting chief judge for Division I said the change would address increasing threats and allow bailiffs to investigate and refer matters efficiently; there was no opposition testimony. SB 6009, which would make permanent direct-review procedures for certain administrative and land-use decisions, was described as a successful COVID-era process that reduces unnecessary court steps and conserves resources. The sponsor and a Court of Appeals judge supported making the sunset provisions permanent, and testimony was generally favorable.
Public hearing also continued on SB 5868, which would add one Superior Court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties. Court officials, county leaders, and the Administrative Office of the Courts testified that both counties have growing caseloads, trial delays, and backlogs, and that the counties had budgeted their share of the cost. The committee then heard SB 5974, which would add eligibility requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals, restrict the use of volunteers and specially commissioned officers, and clarify duties of sheriffs. Supporters argued the bill would improve professionalism, accountability, and public trust, especially in immigrant and survivor communities. Opponents, including several sheriffs, cities, and counties, argued it would undermine local control and voter authority, impose costly background checks, and raise constitutional concerns. Public testimony on SB 5974 closed when time expired, and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- What's been your experience with the members of the public serving been your experience with the members
- One thing, it's it's a it's very difficult as each member of the of the circuits appoints members, the
- How are the members they citizen members, the not a lawyer members chosen and who chooses them. >> Our
- the members of that committee.
- If you're a citizen, not a lawyer in a particular circuit, are you appointed as a citizen member of the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/25 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate respectfully requests that a conference committee be appointed.
- The Senate has appointed such committee.
- a conference committee of six members of the House to meet with a like committee appointed by the Senate
- The Speaker announces the appointment of the following members of the House to a conference committee
- I recognize the member from Anoka for an announcement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 064 Mar 19th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- members of the majority party and two members of the minority<00:28:44.760><c> party.
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:36 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, members of the committee.
- , Attorney General, and State Treasurer, and then four members appointed by the board.
- the lieutenant governor attorney general and state treasurer and then four members appointed by the
- Thank you, committee members.
- So the commission, like I said, would consist of three members: one appointed by the governor, one appointed
Keywords:
Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup