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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> have one person but in many communities have one person but in many communities you<04:36:59.680
- </c><04:40:35.840><c> to</c> opportunity for a community to opportunity for a community to collectively
- or uh the is appointed by a community or uh the community<04:45:27.560><c> allows</c><04:45:27.840><
- </c><04:45:54.798><c> do</c> numerous um things that communities do numerous um things that communities
- </c> you seeking to empower local communities you seeking to empower local communities and<06:21:24.440
Summary:
The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected.
The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees.
Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- David Knight, on behalf of the California Community Action Partnership Association, in support.
- David Knight, on behalf of the California Community Action Partnership Association, in support.
- David Knight, on behalf of the California Community Action Partnership Association, in support.
- Danny Kando Kaiser on behalf of the California Community Land Trust as well as the California Tax Reform
- The land trust network is comprised of 27 community land trusts who support the growth of permanently
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We also welcome the Arizonans who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind, and their community members
- We share our appreciation for their advocacy, leadership, and work to expand communication access and
- SB 1729, ownership limits planned communities. SB 1730, canton point road.
- I look forward to having those discussions starting today, ongoing communication, but at the end of the
- SB 1826, appropriation, right-finding rural communities, ATT.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Kim Wirtz, communications director for Senate Republicans.
- right now with sexually violent predators being potentially housed in our communities.
- of 1,000 realtors in the Tri-Cities, they are giving back to our community.
- They're barely interested in perspective from the business community.
- I know what folks in the business community sent in as feedback.
Summary:
Senate and House Republican leaders used the media availability to focus on affordability and to criticize the Democratic majority’s newly released income tax proposal. Leaders John Braun and Drew Stokesbary argued the plan would raise costs, harm small and medium-sized businesses, and fail to deliver meaningful tax relief elsewhere. They said the bill’s marriage penalty, lack of loss carryforward, and treatment of pass-through entities were especially problematic, and they warned it could eventually expand beyond high earners. They also cited other pending measures they said would increase costs, including taxes or fees affecting insurance, tires, clothing, social media, cigarettes, and solid waste.
A major portion of the discussion centered on Republican-hosted listening sessions on the initiatives, which they said were intended to provide balanced public testimony after Democrats declined to advance hearings. House Republicans said they invited speakers both for and against the initiatives, including a wide range of opponents, and emphasized that the sessions were meant to show the public a fair debate. They also discussed several policy bills they oppose, including housing and homelessness measures they said would limit local control near schools and parks, and a bill creating a regulatory framework for automated license plate readers, which they said still raises concerns for cities and law enforcement despite some improvements.
In response to questions, Republicans said they support funding for public defense but believe it should be handled within existing budget priorities rather than through an income tax. They also said they are watching bills on government fraud oversight, SNAP restrictions on unhealthy foods, and public safety, including measures related to sexually violent predators and child safety. Throughout the event, leaders repeatedly framed their agenda as protecting affordability and public safety while opposing what they described as tax increases and regulations that would make life more expensive in Washington.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Clearly, it's done some really great things in some of our members' communities.
- I hope that your communities in the future... ...energy to power the data centers in the future.
- When you hear stories about Quincy and other eastern Washington communities having this innovation and
- development so that they can improve the quality of life of their community, it's sad to think that
- Our communities.
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
Keywords:
distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, sustainability, energy policy, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, recycling, microplastics, pollution, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, oil tanker
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- is communication, The seaweet is communication, water,<00:26:47.760><c> energy,</c><00:26:48.480><c>
- 31:22.559><c> we're</c><00:31:22.799><c> asking</c> communications person that we're asking communications
- </c><01:10:44.000><c> I</c> the communities for a grant. I the communities for a grant.
- </c> the accused in our communities. the accused in our communities.
- </c> many of which are in your communities. many of which are in your communities.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:39:47.920><c> solar</c> driving at is that community solar driving at is that community solar
- </c> 20 miles of the Prairie Island community 20 miles of the Prairie Island community reservation<01
- </c> conducted found that the um community conducted found that the um community solar<01:55:18.159><
- </c><01:55:28.560><c> solar</c> and 1.67 billion to community solar and 1.67 billion to community solar
- </c><03:59:52.160><c> uh</c> Senator members of the community uh Senator members of the community uh
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to make a difference in our communities to make a difference in our communities Kim<00:35:59.079
- </c> this poison from entering communities this poison from entering communities Across<02:18:33.000>
- </c><04:11:21.720><c> and</c> consistent voice in the community and consistent voice in the community
- </c> of Northwest Ohio communities of Northwest Ohio communities congratulations<04:16:04.239><c> to<
- </c> district and tore through communities district and tore through communities throughout<05:21:44.000
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- to benefit the community.
- to benefit the community.
- to benefit the community.
- to benefit the community.
- to benefit the community.
Committee:
House Housing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Facing Minnesota's Affordability Crisis by Addressing Healthcare Costs and Home Construction Hurdles May 1st, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What is, you know, many communities will add a cost per lot for the availability of a green space or
- </c><00:19:58.600><c> And</c> generally assumed by the community.
- And generally assumed by the community.
- ><c> roughly</c><00:20:52.080><c> 5,000</c> smaller community where roughly 5,000 smaller community where
- A community has to have a building inspector to ensure that the home is being built to code.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget 3rd Revised Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- We're bypassing community planning.
- So how many communities.
- I know we do a lot for the rural communities.
- of the larger communities.
- of less than 35,000 people instead of a larger community?
Bills:
HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4033 , HB4034 , HB4035 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4039 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4044 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4049 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4071 , HB4072 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1149 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176
Keywords:
education funding, budget appropriations, public schools, teachers' retirement, early childhood education, aeronautics, infrastructure, funding, sustainability, Oklahoma, mining, operator fees, coal production, noncoal mining, department of mines, revenue, state budget, budgetary reform, financial legislation, fiscal accountability
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- But that majority of the budget should be... ...of our community.
- These images disrupt communities, tear at the fabric of civic life, and generate a toll that impacts
- Also representing EMAC, Empowering Marginalized Asian Communities, South Bay People Power, Vietarize,
- as our communities are getting kidnapped, as they're being detained violently, and their information
- They wouldn't be coming into our communities.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Apr 8th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- we can ensure that our law libraries remain robust and accessible, supporting not only the legal community
- The closest that I might have gotten is a community garden in North City, St.
- Illegal to have unauthorized portable electronic communication devices.
- That's how a lot of this money is moved back and forth between individuals in the community.
- That's how a lot of this money is moved back and forth between individuals in the community.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
Summary:
The committee first took up executive action on Senate Bill 890. Members explained that the House committee substitute combined provisions from related bills, changed the title to accommodate an amendment, and restored language that had been unintentionally repealed in section 217.550. The amendment was adopted, the substitute was adopted, and the House Committee Substitute for SB 890 was voted do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes and 1 no.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 945 from Senator Carla May, which would raise the civil filing surcharge in the city of St. Louis from $15 to up to $20 to support the law library and related court services. Senator May and a representative of the Law Library Association of St. Louis testified that the surcharge had not been raised since 1996, that costs had increased, and that the increase would help maintain legal research resources and public access. Questions focused on whether the amount was sufficient and what other funding sources existed; there was no opposition testimony.
Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 29, which urges Congress to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork. The sponsor and supporters argued that consumers should know where meat comes from, that independent cattle producers are harmed by consolidation in the packing industry, and that voluntary labeling is inadequate. Opponents from the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, and Missouri Pork Association argued that mandatory labeling adds regulatory burden, is not supported by consumer purchasing data, and should remain voluntary. The hearing included extensive testimony from cattle producers and consumers, but no vote on HCR 29 was taken in the portion provided.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Five - Wednesday, April 1 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He is the vice chancellor of Metropolitan Community College in the Kansas City area.
- These are the people who are on the ground in our communities, helping struggling families, making a
- We have Arch's Caring Communities Partnership in St. Louis.
- A round of applause for Link and all the work they do for the community. Welcome to the House.
- I've worked on removing radioactive waste from my community for 38 years of my life.
Summary:
The House first approved the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 112-2, and then spent time on numerous guest introductions and recognitions. Guests included former Rep. Bill E. Kidd, students and school officials from several districts, pharmacy students, community and labor representatives, Alliance for Life members, Link community partners, and the student who led the Pledge of Allegiance. A personal privilege announcement also recognized a legislator’s son’s birthday.
The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 21, 22, and 1626, the Missouri Nuclear Clean Power Act. Supporters argued the bill would remove a roadblock to small modular nuclear reactors by allowing construction work in progress (CWIP), lower long-term electricity costs, attract industry, and help Missouri meet future baseload demand, especially for data centers and other large users. Opponents said the measure would shift risk and cost overruns to ratepayers, cited past nuclear cost overruns and safety concerns, and argued Missouri voters had previously rejected such financing. After extended debate and several inquiries, the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bills perfected and printed.
The chamber then perfected and printed House Bill 1881, which would make xylazine a Schedule III controlled substance. The sponsor and supporters said the drug is a dangerous animal tranquilizer increasingly used in illicit fentanyl mixtures, while the bill preserves legitimate veterinary and agricultural uses. Members from both rural and urban districts supported the measure, and the House adopted an amendment clarifying penalties for knowingly starving an animal and false reporting in animal abuse cases.
Finally, the House took up House Bill 2292, which would encourage cross-reporting among agencies handling child, elder, and companion animal abuse. The sponsor said abuse in one area often correlates with abuse in the others and that the bill would use existing agencies rather than create a new department. An amendment was also offered to strengthen elder-abuse investigations by allowing post-certified investigators in the Department of Health and Senior Services to assist law enforcement and obtain records. The discussion emphasized protecting vulnerable Missourians and improving coordination among investigators and local police.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
School safety facility grant 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, thank you for that, and you know, I understand that I live in a very, very rural community where
- in terms of school communities.
- </c> in our community right now. in our community right now.
- </c> in our community. in our community. This<00:35:36.720><c> is</c><00:35:36.880><c> huge.
- </c> vulnerable in our community. vulnerable in our community.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this is a problem in our community.
- And so this is a problem in our community.
- It's an important bill for my whole community. Thank you, Mr.
- in our state, and he's good. ...of the ex-urban communities in our state.
- own water needs and their own vision for how their communities are to be developed.
Summary:
The committee heard and took action on several water, energy, housing, and natural resources measures. House Bill 2099, as amended, was advanced on a 6-3 vote after testimony from water utilities, CAP, ADWR, Phoenix, and agricultural interests about long-term storage credits, Colorado River shortages, and the need to preserve flexibility in underground storage. House Bill 2263, also amended, passed 6-3 despite concerns from CAP, Colorado River Indian Tribes, and others that it would restrict where Colorado River replenishment water could be stored and reduce operational flexibility. House Bill 2264, requiring the University of Arizona to promote Arizona history and the five Cs through the mining museum effort, passed 9-0. House Bills 2330 and 2341, both relating to power plant and transmission line siting criteria, passed 6-3 after the sponsor argued they would better account for an area’s character and for speculative projects lacking known off-takers. House Bill 2918, ending certain tax breaks for renewable energy and storage equipment after 2026, passed 6-3. House Bill 2889, appropriating $1 million for uranium contamination monitoring and a statewide registry, passed 9-0 after discussion of tribal health impacts and possible amendment to shift implementation to ADEQ. House Concurrent Resolution 2057 supporting geothermal permitting reform passed 9-0, and House Concurrent Resolution 2020 supporting certain housing developments outside designated provider service areas passed 6-2.
The committee also heard House Bill 2843 on portable plug-in solar devices, with the sponsor and supporters arguing it would lower bills and expand access for renters and apartment dwellers. Electric co-ops and utilities raised safety, backfeed, inspection, and liability concerns, and the chair held the bill for further work rather than taking a vote. House Bill 2782, dealing with utility rate transparency and regulatory assets, drew testimony from the sponsor and constituents about alleged double-charging in Santan Valley; after a motion to suspend committee rules to consider a late amendment, the amended bill passed 5-3. House Bill 4025, creating a study committee on gasoline and petroleum refineries, passed 6-3 after the sponsor argued Arizona relies heavily on imported gasoline. House Bill 2912, requiring integrated resource plans and independent review for electric utilities, passed 6-2 after amendment. Finally, House Bill 4100, requiring notice to customers about potential rate impacts if CAP water is lost, drew opposition from municipal and private water providers who said the required estimates would be speculative and could not be prepared by the deadline; the bill was discussed with an amendment expanding its scope, but the transcript ends before a final vote is shown.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this is a problem in our community.
- And so this is a problem in our community.
- It’s an important bill for my whole community. Thank you, Mr.
- in our state, and he's good. ...of the ex-urban communities in our state.
- But the people out there in our communities... ...but the people out there in our communities, they're
Bills:
HB2099 , HB2263 , HB2264 , HB2330 , HB2341 , HB2492 , HB2757 , HB2782 , HB2843 , HB2889 , HB2912 , HB2915 , HB2918 , HB4025 , HB4100 , HCR2020 , HCR2057
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
water storage, long-term storage credits, groundwater management, drought contingency, Arizona water regulations, Colorado River, replenishment, groundwater savings facility, groundwater storage, underground water storage, active management area, irrigation non-expansion area, Arizona water law, water rights, water replenishment, recharge, water conservation district, multi-county water conservation district, CAP water, Central Arizona Project
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- This advertises to the larger community that restaurants... ...have large amounts of cash on hand.
- Communities live in fear, while platforms profit.
- , our LGBTQ communities, our Black communities, we have to help vulnerable people from being victimized
- But that was more of a direct, you know, direct communication, right? Definitely hateful speech.
- platform itself is only intended for direct communications.
Committee:
House Privacy and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The committee hearing covered several bills on consumer protection, pricing, gift cards, streaming ads, name-image-likeness protections, and online hate. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation; supporters said it would curb discriminatory and opaque pricing, while business groups raised concerns about geolocation language and impacts on legitimate location-based pricing. The bill was moved on a due pass motion and passed the committee 8-1, with the author saying amendments were still being discussed.
SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount consumers can redeem from unused gift cards, with the author emphasizing inflation and consumer fairness. Retailers, restaurants, and other business groups opposed the bill, arguing it would increase fraud risk, create safety concerns by requiring more cash on hand, and should also clarify existing exemptions and rules. Consumer advocates supported the measure. The bill was sent out on a 6-1 vote and kept on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg, the CALM Act, would apply broadcast-style limits on loud commercials to streaming services; the Motion Picture Association and Streaming Innovation Alliance opposed it, citing technical and federal-law concerns, but the committee approved it 8-0.
SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people whose name, image, voice, or likeness is misused can seek injunctive relief or a TRO, with the author saying the bill updates an outdated statute and strengthens privacy protections. The Recording Industry Association of America supported the goal but wanted faster takedown timing, while the First Amendment Coalition opposed the measure over free-speech and prior-restraint concerns. The bill passed 8-0. The final bill, SB 771, sought to hold social media platforms accountable when their algorithms amplify hate, harassment, or violence; supporters from Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups described real-world threats and violence linked to online hate, while TechNet and CCIA argued the bill would conflict with Section 230 and chill protected speech. Members raised questions about constitutional limits and the scope of platform liability, and the discussion continued as the hearing concluded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are a district deeply rooted in the values of the community.
- Our students, staff, and community deserve better.
- Support for fine arts is especially vital in at-risk communities.
- In our most economically disadvantaged and at-risk communities, fine arts...
- I am extremely active in... ...my children's school communities.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Due to our late start time, please keep your remarks within the allotted time communicated to you by
- Some communities are hit harder with the theft crimes.
- Some communities are hit harder with the drug crimes.
- , it is hard to earn the trust of our community.
- And again, the bottom line is earning the trust of the community.