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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Introduce Minnesotans Safety First Plan - 02/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Once acted upon, their decisions have the full effect of law unless the legislature votes to repeal and
- </c><00:04:06.159><c> to</c><00:04:06.400><c> repeal</c> unless the legislature votes to repeal unless
- the legislature votes to repeal and<00:04:07.159><c> a</c><00:04:07.439><c> governor</c><00:04:08.079
- back to where it belongs: in the hands of lawmakers, by requiring the legislature to affirmatively vote
- Once acted upon, their decisions have the full effect of law unless the legislature votes to repeal and
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- that bill voted for this...
- England would probably agree that that would be an alternative to this vote, and I would ask...
- I'm going to tell you we're going to wait till next week to vote on this bill. So, Mr.
- Yeah, I was just going to tell you in the week between voting, you know, the day and voting, we can certainly
- We will vote on this next week.
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Nelson votes aye. Altenburg votes aye. Quam Qualter votes no. Hicks is excused.
- Lee votes no. McDonald votes aye. Nado votes aye. Olson votes aye. Perez-Vega votes no.
- Schultz votes no. Myhra votes no. Sleznikow votes aye. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Lee votes no. McDonald votes aye. Nado votes aye. Olson votes aye. Perez-Vega votes no.
- Schultz votes no. Myhra votes no. Sleznikow votes aye.
Keywords:
child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to a vote. to a vote.
- Do you, Representative Hudson, want to say anything before vote? >> Before vote.
- Do you, Representative Hudson, want to say anything before vote? >> Before vote.
- Do you, Representative Hudson, want to say anything before vote? >> Before vote.
- The chair votes aye. Rep. West votes aye. Okay, Chair West, aye. Rep.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Eight - Wednesday, April 8 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- Encourage the body to vote yes. Thank you. Further discussion.
- We voted it out of many committees as well as this House.
- Again, voted out unanimous.
- It was voted out of our House by a vote of 137 yes, 2 no, and 5 present.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HF2432, the omnibus judiciary, public safety, and corrections bill is repassed in MN House 5/19/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I request that members vote yes on the report. Thank you.
- Uh, members, I encourage a green vote on the concurrence. Thank you.
- </c><00:10:14.720><c> Thank</c> green vote on the concurrence. Thank green vote on the concurrence.
- Um it is often times a vote for.
- Vote yes. Kozlowski votes aye. The clerk will close the roll.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions - 05/18/2026
Civil Service And Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- With that vote, this bill will be reported to our Finance Committee.
- With that vote, the bill is being reported to the floor.
- With that, vote, the bill is being reported to the floor.
- Give me a readout of the votes. Seven ayes. Aye.
- Give me a readout of the vote.
Committee:
Senate Civil Service And Pensions
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and 10 bills on the agenda. The committee considered measures affecting retirement and pension benefits, civil service rules, and public safety personnel, including bills to raise the mandatory retirement age for certain NYPD uniform members, provide a heart disease presumption for fire alarm dispatchers, authorize a widow to file a retirement option election, create an optional 25-year retirement plan for certain deputy sheriffs, and adjust retirement or disability benefits for specific individuals or groups.
The committee also advanced bills allowing named individuals to take civil service or police officer examinations and be placed on eligibility lists, and a bill prohibiting falsely impersonating an employee organization or representative. One bill concerned notification requirements for public employers before procuring or deploying new AI-related technology. Members asked a few clarifying questions, including the location of the Village of Leroy, but there was no substantive opposition recorded.
Most bills were approved unanimously, with reported votes of 7-0 and no abstentions or with recommendations. The committee reported several bills to the floor, others to the Finance Committee, and the AI notification bill to the Internet and Technology Committee. The chair then adjourned the meeting after noting there were no further speakers.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Five - Wednesday, January 14
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- approval of the House Journal for the fourth day, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and I ask for a roll call vote
- approval of the House Journal for the fourth day, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and I ask for a roll call vote
- Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the gentleman's motion will now vote yes; all those opposed
- All those in favor of approving the gentleman's motion will now vote yes; all those opposed, no.
- Has everyone voted? The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Summary:
The Missouri House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the fourth day, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by roll call vote, 138 yeas and 2 present. A point of personal privilege honored Dion Hibden, a prominent Missouri bass fisherman and member of the Hibden family, with a moment of silence.
The House also welcomed special guests, including Evangel social work students Cora Self and Cynthia Earle, and new intern Cameron Stegman from Mizzou. First reading was given to House Bill 2965 on history and literature education in public schools, House Bill 2966 on compensation for wrongful conviction, and House Bill 2967 on the Missouri expungement fund.
Several committee and caucus announcements were made, including upcoming meetings of the Commerce Committee, Judiciary Committee, Corrections and Public Institutions Committee, and a Labor Caucus meeting. Members also announced an informational session with the Director of Social Services, a Women Legislators of Missouri meeting, and a screening of the film Soul on Fire. The House then adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And while I wait for my burner phone, I would ask for you to vote.
- Thank you. ...I would ask for you to vote. Wonderful. Thank you.
- Respectfully, I ask for an aye vote. Thank you very much. Wonderful. Thank you.
- The bill has seven votes. Wonderful. Thank you. Appreciate you. Thank you.
- That bill has eight votes. The Assembly bill is out with seven votes.
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear its only agenda item, AB 493 by Assemblymember Harabedian, which would require lenders to pay interest to homeowners on post-loss insurance payouts held in escrow. The author said current law already pays interest on some escrowed funds, but excludes insurance proceeds after a loss; he argued the bill would help wildfire survivors and other homeowners rebuilding after major property damage. He noted amendments clarifying that the bill applies only to loans and only to insurance payouts still held in escrow on or after the bill’s effective date.
Support came from the Consumer Federation of California, whose representative said the measure closes a loophole and would provide modest but meaningful help to homeowners facing long rebuild timelines. The California Bankers Association did not oppose the bill but raised concerns about aligning it with existing mortgage servicing law and the treatment of hazard insurance proceeds, saying it wanted to work with the author on technical issues. Committee members expressed support, emphasizing the need to help displaced homeowners access funds more quickly.
The committee voted unanimously to pass AB 493 and refer it to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. The roll call showed the bill receiving eight votes, and the committee then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And by your vote, C.S. for SB 160 is reported favorably. Vice Chair Pizzo, Chair Bradley. Yes.
- And by your vote, C.S. for SB 160 is reported favorably. It's settled and present.
- Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 344 is reported favorably.
- And by your vote, SPB 706 is reported favorably as a committee bill.
- Yes, and by your vote, SPB 7, 2006 is reported favorably as a committee bill.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum present and took up three measures. First, it considered SB 160 on public accountancy, which would create additional pathways to CPA licensure in Florida without lowering standards. The committee adopted a technical amendment clarifying the licensure application process and effective date, heard a waiver in support from the Florida Institute of CPAs, and then reported the committee substitute favorably by roll call.
Next, the committee heard SB 344 on telecommunications access system modernization. The bill updates the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 to reflect newer technology, revise outdated terms, broaden eligibility for the advisory committee, and implement recommendations from the Public Service Commission. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee heard supportive testimony from Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc., including comments that the law is outdated, landline use is declining, and the system should accommodate wireless and other modern accessibility options. The committee then reported the committee substitute favorably.
Finally, the committee considered SPB 706, a proposed committee bill on public records and meetings exemptions for NG-911 systems. The bill continues exemptions for certain building plans, maps, and related records and meetings involving 911 and public safety communications infrastructure, while updating the language to include next-generation 911 systems and extending the exemption review period to October 2, 2030. After no questions or debate, Senator Calatayud moved to submit the proposal as a committee bill, the motion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. The meeting then adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I know what the votes are for this, and I'll be brief.
- I'll be voting no today, but I'm not going to walk away from these other issues.
- I'll be voting no today, but I'm not going to walk away from these other issues.
- Just as I know those who vote yes today won't walk away from those other issues.
- By vote of 29-yea, 6-nay, Senate Bill 1 passes; please transmit to the House.
Summary:
The Arkansas Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief morning hour that included an announcement about volunteers for the Hunger Caucus “Serving Up Solutions” fundraiser. The chamber then moved to its business agenda, where the main item was Senate Bill 1 by Senator Dismang, which would reduce income tax rates for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. Senator Dismang explained the bill as a continuation of tax reductions begun in 2013, lowering the top individual rate from 3.9% to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reducing the corporate rate to 4.1% starting next year.
The bill drew debate over state priorities and fiscal tradeoffs. Senator Flowers questioned local sales tax limits and whether future needs such as Medicaid, education, and educational freedom accounts could be funded if taxes were cut further. Senators Tucker and Leding spoke against the bill, arguing the state should prioritize investments in early childhood education, hospitals, maternal health, and public schools rather than returning revenue to taxpayers. Senator McKee spoke in favor, saying money should be returned to the people who produced it. Senator Dismang closed by emphasizing that the tax cut was supported by surplus revenue and that a family making $65,000 had already seen a significant reduction in effective tax burden since 2013.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 29 yeas to 6 nays and transmitted it to the House. Afterward, members announced that the Revenue and Taxation Committee would meet after House adjournment if the House sent over its tax bill, and the Senate adjourned subject to clearing the desk and reading House Bill 1001 across the desk, until 9 a.m. the next day.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Two - Monday, May 4
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- approval of the House Journal for the 61st day, Thursday, April 30, 2026, and I ask for a roll call vote
- Seeing none, all those in favor of approving the gentleman's motion will now vote yes.
- All those in favor of approving the gentleman's motion will now vote yes. All those opposed, no.
- Has everyone voted? The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
- The House voted to adjourn, and the Speaker declared the House adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair has called the vote and it's done. It failed.
- The chair has called the vote and it's done. It failed.
- It's just too late once the chair calls for the vote.
- Vote carries, so we need those of you who had an aye and wished to be recorded may do so.
- Okay, we could do a roll call vote on the next if you'd prefer.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd ask for your aye vote, happy to answer questions if you have them. Thank you, Senator Lakey.
- I would urge a no vote on Senate Bill 1448. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Lippert. Thank you, Ms.
- So with that, Senators, I'd ask for your aye vote and am happy to answer questions.
- So with that, Senators, I'd ask for your aye vote and am happy to answer questions if you have them.
- Senator Ruchti will be recorded as voting nay.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee took up Senate Bill 1448, with Senator Todd Lakey explaining that the measure makes technical revisions to Idaho’s obscenity-related library law in response to recent court decisions and language suggested by the Attorney General’s office. He said the bill does not change the underlying policy from the earlier law, but updates definitions such as “adolescent minor,” clarifies exceptions for things like breastfeeding, childbirth, medical treatment, and non-erotic contact, and aligns the statute more closely with the Miller test and current case law.
Several library and public witnesses testified in opposition. They argued the bill would still chill access to constitutionally protected materials, create liability for libraries, and force subjective judgments by librarians and boards. Speakers from the Community Library, Idaho Library Association, Library Alliance of North Idaho, and individual residents also criticized the process and timing of the bill, saying it limited public scrutiny. One witness raised concern about language referencing homosexuality in the definition of sexual conduct, while another urged repeal of the law rather than further revisions.
After Senator Lakey closed, Senator Foreman moved to send SB 1448 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, seconded by Senator Kaiser. Senator Ruchti said the bill’s history gave him pause but acknowledged the new language appeared to improve the statute. The committee approved the motion, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no, and sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd ask for your aye vote, happy to answer questions if you have them. Thank you, Senator Lakey.
- I would urge a no vote on Senate Bill 1448. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Lippert.
- So with that, Senators, I'd ask for your aye vote and am happy to answer questions.
- So with that, Senators, I'd ask for your aye vote and am happy to answer questions if you have them.
- Senator Ruchti will be recorded as voting nay.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, um, shall we take the vote? Thank you very much. Um so, we Thank you very much.
- So, um shall we take the vote? vote? vote? Sounds<00:03:04.400><c> good.</c> Sounds good.
- And may I take the vote on behalf of the House? Yes, please. Yes, please. Co-chair Cullen, I.
- So, let's take the vote. Chair's recommendation for SB 1413 SD1 HD2 is to pass with amendments.
- May I take the vote for this uh House conferees? Yes, please. Okay, great. Okay, great.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 24th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- And by your vote, CS for SB 1198 is reported favorably.
- By your vote, CS for SB 774 is reported favorably. Now let's take up tab four.
- By your vote, CS for SB 806 is reported favorably.
- By your vote. CS for SB 1198.6. Oh, my bad. That's okay. Thank you.
- By your vote, CS for SB 806 is reported favorably.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. The committee first heard SB 1168 by Senator Leek, which increases the penalty for unlawfully installing or using a tracking device or app on another person’s property when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; an amendment broadened the bill to cover both furtherance of and commission of such crimes. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then approved SB 1286 by Senator Grall, clarifying that parents allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities like biking, walking, or playing outside does not by itself constitute child harm or neglect unless the conduct is reckless and endangers the child. That bill also passed without opposition.
The committee next took up CS for SB 1198 by Senator DiCeglie, creating a new statute addressing fraudulent use of gift cards and setting penalties and guidelines for such conduct. Several organizations and businesses, including AARP, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Walgreens, and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 774 by Senator Wright, which requires clerks of court to electronically transmit certain involuntary mental health, substance abuse, and risk protection order paperwork to the county sheriff within six business hours after entry; the bill was presented in response to a fatal delay in serving an ex parte order in Volusia County. An amendment clarified the six-hour requirement applies to business hours, and the bill passed unanimously.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 806 by Senator Yarbrough, which clarifies that the Florida Attorney General is the exclusive public official with standing to assert the rights of qualified beneficiaries in Florida charitable trusts. Senator Ruson raised concerns about whether the bill could limit out-of-state attorneys general and potentially affect litigation over trust distributions, but said he would support the bill while continuing discussions before Rules. The committee adopted the bill and it was reported favorably. Senator Simon later asked to be recorded in support of SB 1168 and SB 1286, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair: YES BY YOUR VOTE SENATE BILL 7000 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY. WELL DONE. OKAY.
- BY YOUR VOTE SENATE BILL 7004 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
- BY YOUR VOTE SENATE BILL 7004 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY. THANK YOU.
- MEMBERS, BY YOUR VOTE PLEASE SHOW CS FOR SB 1058 REPORTED FAVORABLY. CONGRATULATIONS.
- BY YOUR VOTE PLEASE SHOW CS FOR SB 924 REPORTED FAVORABLY. ABSOLUTELY.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Any reservations or nay?
- Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Any reservations or nay?
- Chair and vice chair voting amendments.
- </c> voting on HP2549. voting on HP2549.
- Chair and vice chair voting amendments.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
Keywords:
HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this is a voice vote. All in favor say aye. All opposed say nay. The ayes have it.
- It goes up for a vote.
- And they would have their voting; they would be voted in.
- Betty King at 1:55 to vote.
- Senate Bill 2753 by Hall, relating to the time, place, and manner of voting, to State Affairs.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day.
The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.