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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We give thee thanks for the founding documents of our country, for the Declaration of Independence, and
- We give thee thanks for the Declaration of Independence and the principles of freedom that were established
- in the Declaration, which we celebrate the anniversary of 250 years this July.
- This bill is a freedom bill, and in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- , ...in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it states that each of us
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We give Thee thanks for the founding documents of our country, for the Declaration of Independence, and
- the principles of freedom that were established, the Declaration of Independence and the principles
- of freedom that were established in the Declaration that we celebrate the anniversary of 250 years this
- This bill is a freedom bill, and in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- , and in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it states that we have, each
Summary:
The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate.
The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663.
Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Health Policy Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- but the counties have the ability, the health departments at the local level, have the ability to declare
- And upon declaration of such an emergency, the district board or governing authority of a private school
- And upon declaration of such an emergency, the district board or governing authority of a private school
- Initially, the superintendent declared the school was 92% vaccinated against measles.
- That was eliminated during COVID in a medical emergency that was, I don't think there was one declared
Summary:
The committee heard several health-related bills. SB 1082 would let providers or insurers in state-regulated commercial plans opt into the federal independent dispute resolution process for emergency out-of-network claims, with a late-filed amendment clarifying access to the state program in certain circumstances. The bill sponsor and emergency physicians said the measure would reduce litigation and improve payment resolution; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
SB 1168 would centralize background screening work for the care provider clearinghouse at the Agency for Health Care Administration and update related screening rules, including sealed and expunged records for qualified entities. The sponsor said the change would speed turnaround and reduce duplication; an amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1156 would move ambulatory surgical center regulation out of Chapter 395 into a standalone section of law, and it was reported favorably without amendment.
SB 1480, as amended by a strike-all, would grandfather certain temporary certificate holders practicing in areas of critical need if federal designations change, allowing them to continue seeing current patients and potentially new patients in their existing area subject to board oversight. The committee heard support from health system representatives and reported the bill favorably. The final and most debated measure, SB 1756 on medical freedom, would require vaccine education materials and alternative schedules, expand school immunization exemptions to conscience-based objections, clarify limits on emergency vaccination orders, and allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin behind the counter with written information. The sponsor and supporters framed it as parental choice and access, while physicians, public health advocates, cancer advocates, and parents of immunocompromised children warned it would lower vaccination rates and increase disease risk. The committee adopted a liability-related amendment, rejected a substitute amendment that would have required consultation for exemptions, and continued hearing public testimony opposing the bill; the transcript ends before final action on SB 1756.
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Government Operations Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Government Operations Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And lastly, the bill modifies the deadline by which write-in candidates need to file a declaration of
- They would receive a text and email advising them that their signature has been verified and declared
- In the bill, that is either on an hourly basis or on a rate per signature that is declared valid by an
- All right, so it passes with two declarations on that, right? So we get just one.
- All right, so it passes with two declarations on that, right? So we get just one.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 49 by Assembly Member Muratsuchi and others, an act relating to education and declaring
- Members, I rise today to present H.R. 40, declaring May 25th as Rosenda's Day.
- This H.R. 40 declares May 25th as Rosenda's Day to raise awareness of the deadly impacts of drunk driving
- Assembly Bill 546 by Assembly Member Caloza and others, relating to health care coverage and declaring
- common-sense measure that will protect the health of our constituents after a disaster has been declared
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file.
Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold.
The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception.
The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the President's 2025 trade policy agenda. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Last Wednesday, President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the large and persistent
- This national emergency declaration and tariff action is the most significant change in U.S. trade policy
- And on April 2nd, the president declared the national emergency that we've discussed.
- In the first instance, when the president declares an emergency, he has to consider where there is...
- If you declare that as an emergency, you're giving the President of the United States unbelievable power
Keywords:
tariffs, Trump administration, economy, public testimony, trade policy, market access, export controls
Summary:
The meeting focused on various significant topics concerning the recent tariff policies and their wide-ranging implications on the American economy. Members expressed their concerns regarding the negative impact of increased tariffs as proposed by the Trump administration, with specific emphasis on how families might suffer from higher costs and market access issues. The discussion was lively, with members questioning the clarity of the tariff plan and raising concerns about its potential effects on small businesses and American exports.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 12-A of Rule 1, the Chair declares the House in recess until
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 12-A of Rule 1, the Chair declares the House in recess subject
- In Maryland they have been declared eradicated.
- Pursuant to clause 12-A of Rule 1, the Chair declares the House in recess until approximately 6:30 p.m
- PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 12-A OF RULE 1, THE CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE IN RECESS UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Balancing Fraud Prevention and Protecting Services for the Vulnerable / Modernizing School Funding May 8th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
- importance of the historic moment and what it means for the future. >> 250 years ago our founders declared
- Minnesota's permanent school funding formula isn't as old as the Declaration of Independence, but it's
- Senator, it's a pleasure having you here. >> Oh, I'm happy to be back. formula isn't as old as the Declaration
- formula isn't as old as the Declaration of<00:18:17.720>
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 20 (2-4-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In your word found in Jeremiah 29:11, for I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to
- There being 37 members, President is declared Senate is authorized and prepared to do business.
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Summary:
The Kentucky Senate convened with an opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then completed roll call, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 3, 2026. The chamber received second readings for Senate Bill 5 on Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and Senate Bill 73 on tallow-based cosmetic products, and heard committee reports advancing Senate Bill 18 with a committee substitute, along with Senate Bills 33, 85, and 132. The House also communicated passage of House Bill 1694 and requested concurrence. Senate Bill 162, relating to children, was introduced, and Senate Bill 34 was passed over while retaining its place on the calendar.
The Senate adopted Senate Citation 4 recognizing National School Counseling Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school counselors in student academic and mental health support. The body also adopted Senate Resolution 71 honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver for her service as president of the Kentucky Dental Association; the sponsor and other members praised her leadership and oral health advocacy. Later, the Senate received a committee report posting Senate Bills 5, 12, and 73 to the regular orders and referring several bills to committees, including Senate Bills 129, 136, and 183 to Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor, Senate Bill 71 to Education, and Senate Bill 9 to State and Local Government.
Members made several co-sponsorship requests for bills including Senate Bills 9, 12, 33, 132, 143, 153, 154, 159, and 183. A lengthy floor statement from the Senator from Clay praised Senator McConnell’s long service and recent federal funding achievements for Kentucky, including education, transportation, defense, and economic development projects. The Senate also received a floor amendment to Senate Bill 33, introduced Senate Bill 163 on unemployment insurance and Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train, and then adjourned until 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-General Government and Transportation 2ND REVISED Jan 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Accomplishments this last year: things have changed quite a lot for us in regard to federal declarations
- But we did receive a delayed federal declaration for disaster 4862, which, as you recall, is a tornado
- since 1989, our state has not received hazard mitigation grant dollars with a federal disaster declaration
- And so, you'll see that we had Declared disasters.
- We typically receive... 100% management costs of up to 12% of federal debt declared amounts.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 11th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A quorum is declared. Senator Klein: Madam President, may we be on the 12th order?
- student applications for admission to an institution of higher education as exempt records and to declare
- leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran and to declare
- leave of absence for state and political subdivision employees and the definition of veteran and to declare
- duties of the securities commissioner, to provide for a transfer, to provide an effective date, and to declare
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call showing 46 members present. It then took up multiple House messages and amendments, appointing conference committees on several measures, including SB 2007, SCR 4007, SB 2374, SB 233, and House bills 1029, 1218, and 1022. The chamber also considered a series of House bills on the sixth and 14th orders, often adopting committee amendments before final passage or, in some cases, rejecting the bill outright.
Among the major policy items, the Senate passed HB 1524 on regional planning council grants, HB 1143 increasing a food bank appropriation to $10 million, HB 1126 modernizing cosmetology licensing and inspections, HB 1542 making student applications for admission exempt records, HB 1613 regulating law enforcement use of robots, HB 1582 directing a study on false reports and accusations, HB 1214 revising school transportation funding, HB 1448 creating a study on advanced technologies, HB 1280 on drainage project voting rules, HB 1499 protecting records related to federal judges, and several Senate bills returned from the House, including SB 2221, SB 2117, SB 2198, SB 2120, and SB 2214. The Senate also adopted amendments to HB 1541 on septic systems before rejecting it on final passage.
Several high-profile bills failed after debate. HB 1566, dealing with kratom regulation, saw an amendment to convert it to a study fail on a 21-25 vote, after which the chamber laid the bill over for one legislative day rather than take final action. HB 1283, which would have eliminated cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams in the state employee plan, was defeated 22-24 after extensive debate over cost, precedent, and insurance impacts. HB 1527, requiring Holocaust education in statute, also failed 22-24, with supporters emphasizing the importance of the subject and opponents arguing curriculum belongs in standards rather than statute. The Senate adjourned after announcements, scheduling its next meeting for Monday, April 14, 2025.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Danny Carroll, an act relating to nuclear energy development, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring
- Danny Carroll, an act relating to nuclear energy development, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring
- Thank you very much. making an appropriation therefore and making an appropriation therefore and declaring
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Keywords:
Meeting start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:10
SB 244 Discussion 00:01:16
SB 244 Vote 00:02:00
SB 19 Discussion 00:03:30
SB 19 Vote 00:08:35
SB 63 Discussion 00:10:52
SB 63 Vote 00:14:47
SB 179 Discussion 00:16:28
SB 179 Vote 00:18:38
SB 25 Discussion 00:20:00
SB 25 Vote 00:25:35
SB 6 Discussion 00:27:10
SB 6 Vote 00:30:37, 958, all
Summary:
The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee met on March 13, 2025, with a quorum present and took up several Senate bills. Senate Bill 244, relating to Department of Law operations, was presented as a cleanup bill and reported favorably with 18 yes votes and no opposition. Senate Bill 19, concerning moments of silence and reflection, was amended with PHS 1 to add a moral instruction component and related school-district provisions; members raised questions about the research cited, the logistics of student release time, and possible fiscal effects. The bill was reported favorably with 15 yes, 3 no, and 1 pass, and a title amendment was adopted. Senate Bill 63, dealing with street-legal special purpose vehicles, was amended to make local participation optional, clarify motorcycle-style insurance requirements, and address registration and inspection rules; after a committee amendment was rolled into the substitute, it was reported favorably with 18 yes and 1 pass.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 179, which establishes a nuclear energy development grant program within the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority. Testimony explained that the bill sets aside $10 million from an existing appropriation, including $2 million for workforce training at the University of Kentucky’s engineering school in Paducah. The bill was reported favorably with 19 yes votes and no opposition. Senate Bill 25, a housing measure allowing industrial revenue bonds for large multifamily housing, was substantially expanded through PHS 2 and a committee amendment to incorporate provisions from House Bill 9, House Bill 643, Senate Bill 85, and budget-related language; the committee reported it favorably with 16 yes votes and 3 passes, and adopted a title amendment.
Finally, Senate Bill 6, which revises education reporting and funding provisions, was amended by PHS 1 to require reporting of fringe costs in K-12 spending and to modify SEEK funding for virtual schools and English as a Second Language add-ons. Members asked whether the changes affected other funding streams and how the SEEK formula would be applied, and the sponsor clarified that the virtual-school provision applies only to SEEK. The bill was reported favorably with 16 yes votes and 3 passes.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/29/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #21
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill continues to suspend the 2-to-1 match for the Arizona Financial Aid Trust Fund and declares
- And, you know, under the provisions number two it says that it continues to declare science, technology
- , engineering, mathematics, and workforce... ...It continues to declare science, technology, engineering
- Nuevo District State Tax Diversion Program, effective retroactively to January 26, and lastly, it declares
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 066 Mar 21st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas in 1984, then President Ronald Reagan declared March 21st as National Single Parent Day.
- in 1984, then President<00:45:04.720>
Ronald <00:45:05.040>Reagan <00:45:05.359>declared - <00:45:05.760>
March President Ronald Reagan declared March President Ronald Reagan declared
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Committee actions included favorable referrals or amendments for bills such as HB 1144, HB 1099, HB 1071, HB 1034, HB 1205, SB 48, and SB 113, along with consent-calendar recommendations for appointments to the Colorado Child Abuse Prevention Trust Fund and the State Board of Land Commissioners. The Senate also confirmed two Colorado Banking Board appointments later in the day.
On third reading, HB 1185, concerning continuation of the Cold Case Task Force, passed on the consent calendar by a 32-0 vote. HB 1038, concerning county commissioner redistricting, was debated at length; Senator Snyder explained and secured approval for a third-reading amendment intended to clarify that nonpartisan county staff are not drawn into political litigation, and the bill then passed 21-11. SB 66 was laid over until March 23, and HB 1136, creating the Pathways to Public Service Program in the Department of Personnel, also passed 20-12.
The Senate adopted SR005, recognizing Single Parent Day, by a 32-0 vote after remarks from Senators Rich and Snyder and recognition of Janice Mugglin, a long-time advocate for the observance. The chamber also granted leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session, and later approved HB 1191 on second reading from the consent calendar, sending it to third reading and final passage. The Senate then laid over general orders until March 23, honored retiring Ralston House executive director Don Mosley with a tribute, welcomed UCCS Mosaic students, and recessed until 12:00 p.m.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you're saying that the pharmacy board declared an, quote unquote, emergency and then raised their
- :11:51.279>
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Keywords:
public accountancy, CPA licensing, board regulations, educational prerequisites, electronic notifications, firm registration, assignment, creditors, insolvency, liquidation, assignee, secured transaction, bankruptcy, state law, voluntary process, distribution of assets, emergency rules, governor certification, state regulations, public safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As I understand, Senator Bettencourt, some of those increases were due to disastrous declarations that
- an election where they went to the public and said the election, because they used the emergency declaration
- an election where they went to the public and said the election, because they used the emergency declaration
- , election, because they use the emergency declaration example, the county judge there, Hildago, again
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation and then handled several procedural matters, including a failed motion to excuse Senator Johnson’s absence after a roll-call vote. The chamber also postponed the reading and referral of bills until later in the calendar and adopted motions allowing the Education K-16 Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6.
The main floor action centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9, which lowers the voter-approval tax rate for certain cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5% for maintenance and operations. Senator Bettencourt argued the bill would slow local property tax growth and align city and county limits more closely with school district limits, while Senators Hinojosa and Menendez raised concerns about reduced local revenue, public safety funding, and the short time for cities to assess the impact. The Senate suspended the regular order, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the constitutional three-day rule, and finally passed SB 9, with a clarification later entered that the final passage vote was 18-3.
The Senate also took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which sets state policy for the use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex and creates enforcement mechanisms for state agencies and political subdivisions. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect women and children in restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and schools, while opponents questioned the scope, enforcement, civil penalties, and possible conflicts with federal law and local control. After extensive questioning, the chamber adopted a clarifying amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed SB 7 by a vote of 19-2.
Finally, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15, which addresses deed fraud and real property theft by tightening recording requirements for certain property documents and creating new criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud. Senator Hinojosa explained that the bill combined civil and criminal provisions, added photo ID requirements for in-person filings, and included restitution and enhanced penalties for certain victims and properties; a floor amendment made cleanup changes, removed a training mandate, and clarified that electronic and mail filings were not affected. The Senate adopted the amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and passed SB 15 unanimously, 21-0.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This wasn't just a place of worship; it was a declaration: We are still here.
- This wasn't just a place of worship, it was a declaration. We are Northern California.
- This wasn't just a place of worship, it was a declaration. We are still here.
- Assembly Bill 40 by Assembly Member Bonta, an act relating to health care and declaring the urgency thereof
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims.
On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes.
The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- By ensuring timely support for the families of deceased victims during declared state of emergency.
- barriers, but only when the victim has died as a result of a crime incident that occurred during a declared
- Families suffering loss during a declared emergency are often left in financial crisis.
- Sorry, vulnerable claimants in times of declared emergency.
Keywords:
Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today I rise on behalf of the AAPI and Native American Caucus in support of H.R. 21, declaring March
- Today I rise on behalf of the AAPI and Native American Caucus in support of H.R. 21, declaring March
- Today, we also stand as the one state body that has declared a trans month of history month in August
- Today we also stand as the one state body that has declared a trans month of history month in August,
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded through routine floor business and several ceremonial resolutions. Early procedural motions included a failed attempt to suspend the rules to withdraw AB 844 from committee and bring it directly to the floor; that motion received 16 ayes and 45 noes. The body also unanimously approved a request to re-refer AB 341.
Members then adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding coauthors: ACR 35 recognizing Greek Independence Day, ACR 17 honoring women in carpentry and the BOOTS apprenticeship program, ACR 50 designating March 24, 2025 as Special Olympics Day, and H.R. 21 proclaiming Transgender Week of Visibility and March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility. Each resolution drew supportive remarks from multiple members, while H.R. 21 also prompted extended debate, including opposition centered on girls’ sports, locker rooms, and claims about state policy affecting transgender Californians. In each case, the resolutions were adopted after the coauthor roll and voice vote.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr., who died in the line of duty on March 17. Several members spoke in tribute to his service, his work with youth football, and his family. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- the Secretary of the Commonwealth to make critical decisions about the conduct of elections during declared
- the Secretary to implement emergency contingency plans if necessary, to be in a state of emergency declared
- Emergency contingency plans, if necessary, to be in a state of emergency declared by the governor, and
Summary:
The Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on election security bills, focusing first on S. 517 and H. 876, which would strengthen Massachusetts’ post-election audit process. Testimony from the Brennan Center, Common Cause Massachusetts, Verified Voting, and the League of Women Voters supported expanding audits to include all ballot types, increasing audit frequency from every four years to every two years, requiring statewide audit reports to be posted within 30 days and kept online for six years, and allowing municipalities to conduct audits under state standards. Witnesses also praised the bill’s creation of a work group to study risk-limiting audits and other improvements, emphasizing public confidence, transparency, and the ability of audits to detect errors or deter fraud.
Committee members asked detailed questions about how Massachusetts compares with other states, how risk-limiting audits differ from current tabulation audits, how audits are selected and expanded if discrepancies appear, and what the costs and mechanics of different audit methods would be. Witnesses explained that current audits are typically random, hand-count-based checks of selected contests and batches of ballots, that risk-limiting audits use statistical sampling and can escalate to a full recount if needed, and that Massachusetts’ local-control structure makes a collaborative work group useful. They also noted that audits generally confirm results but can uncover errors that do not change outcomes, and occasionally more serious problems.
The committee then heard testimony on H. 832, which would authorize the Secretary of the Commonwealth to take emergency actions affecting elections during declared emergencies. Supporters said the bill would create a clear statutory process for rescheduling or adjusting elections during severe weather or other crises, including allowing emergency absentee ballot accommodations for civilian responders, and would reduce the need for court intervention. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing, and the meeting ended with adjournment after no additional testimony was offered.