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NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (09/23/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • The<00:22:19.520><c> definition</c><00:22:20.400><c> in</c><00:22:21.200><c> 510</c><00:22:22.000><c>
  • :22:24.799><c> is</c><00:22:24.960><c> enrolled</c><00:22:25.440><c> either</c><00:22:25.760><c> full
  • 22:27.199><c> I</c><01:22:27.440><c> don't</c><01:22:27.520><c> want</c><01:22:27.679><c> to</c><01:22
  • 22:17.200><c> and</c><02:22:17.439><c> and</c><02:22:17.920><c> so</c><02:22:18.160><c> that</c><02:22
Summary: The Education Funding Committee’s higher education subcommittee met to discuss HB 443, HB 510, and related issues. The chair explained the subcommittee membership and noted that Representative Luno was absent and replaced by Representative Bricky, with other full committee members allowed to participate in discussion but not final votes. No votes were taken during this meeting, and the chair said final subcommittee recommendations would likely come in the first week of November. On HB 443, which concerns terms of appointment to the Higher Education Commission, the chair described the bill as intended to let the governor replace members who are not attending or no longer representing the appointing organization. He said the prior governor supported the idea, but the current governor’s office believes the bill is unnecessary because nonattendance or loss of representation would already amount to resignation or removal. Members raised questions about legal authority and whether the same principle should apply to other boards. The chair said he was leaning toward finding the bill not needed, but would continue discussion later. The committee then spent most of the meeting on HB 510, which would establish due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty at public higher education institutions and address collective bargaining issues. Supporters, including Representatives Papovich and Brown, argued the bill would provide clear, minimum protections, especially because campus rules are lengthy and vary by institution; Brown also suggested adding an independent ombudsman or representation for students. Opponents, including Representatives Burton and Bricky, said existing campus regulations already provide due process and that the bill could interfere with campus governance and collective bargaining. The chair and others discussed whether the bill’s definitions should be aligned with existing law to avoid confusion, and several members suggested using existing statutory definitions or cross-references. The chair also said the bill would apply only when disciplinary action is involved, not as a general challenge to DEI policies, though members referenced recent national examples involving DEI-related disputes as context.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-02-11 - 3:30PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:22:13.760><c> They</c><00:22:14.000><c> are</c><00:22:14.080><c> seated</c><00:22:14.400><c>
  • &gt;&gt; Will<00:22:15.679><c> the</c><00:22:15.840><c> guest,</c><00:22:16.000><c> the</c><00:22:16.159
  • and they<00:22:56.640><c> had</c><00:22:56.799><c> to</c><00:22:56.880><c> run</c><00:22:57.120><c>
  • That's<00:22:58.799><c> why</c><00:22:58.880><c> I</c><00:22:59.120><c> could</c><00:22:59.360><c> do
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning<00:22:53.760><c> and</c><00:22:54.080><c> thank</c><00:22:54.240><c> you</c><00:22:54.400
  • </c><01:22:58.239><c> There</c><01:22:58.400><c> was</c><01:22:58.560><c> a</c><01:22:58.880><c> a</c
  • And this went<03:22:38.640><c> through</c><03:22:38.880><c> a</c><03:22:39.120><c> reddraft</c><03:22
  • So I<03:22:41.439><c> think</c><03:22:41.680><c> it</c><03:22:41.920><c> I</c><03:22:42.239><c> know<
  • 03:22:47.520><c> I</c><03:22:47.760><c> certainly</c><03:22:48.080><c> can</c><03:22:48.239><c> get</
Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (02/13/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I</c><00:22:20.320><c> think</c><00:22:20.400><c> it's</c><00:22:20.640><c> over</c><00:22:20.960><c>
  • <c> ago,</c><00:22:21.760><c> we</c><00:22:21.919><c> put</c><00:22:22.240><c> $10</c><00:22:22.400><
  • > times</c><00:22:32.880><c> it</c><00:22:33.120><c> was</c><00:22:33.200><c> in</c><00:22:33.360><c>
  • :22:34.400><c> the</c><00:22:34.720><c> $10</c><00:22:34.880><c> million,</c><00:22:35.440><c> and</c
Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened on February 13, 2026, with the chair outlining the committee’s advisory role and the possible motions available under House Rule 45. The committee then took up House Bill 1569, concerning the Philbrook Center/state hospital campus property, and heard extensive testimony from Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse. He explained that the property is currently one parcel and state law prevents subdivision unless a separate Senate bill, identified as SB 572, is enacted to fix the legal issue. He said HB 2 directed the sale of the property but did not address subdivision or marketing details, and he characterized the $5 million revenue estimate as speculative. He also said the state would first offer the property to the city or county, which he viewed as the most practical buyer and potential partner for any subdivision work. Members asked whether the building should be retained for transitional housing or sold, what would happen after July 1, 2026, and whether other vacant state buildings could absorb the current occupants. Arlinghouse said there are no firm plans for the building if it is not sold, and that HHS would remain until a sale occurs. He described the building as not especially historic or attractive and noted plumbing issues, while also acknowledging HHS’s view that it could serve as transitional housing. He said there is no reserve stock of office space, that the state already rents substantial office space in Concord, and that some nearby state buildings are either under renovation or only partially usable. He also said the Executive Council would have to approve any sale and that moving costs are usually not budgeted in advance, leaving the using agency to absorb them. Several members raised concerns about relying on asset sales to balance the budget, citing past examples where projected real estate revenue did not materialize on schedule. Arlinghouse agreed that one-time revenue should generally be used for one-time expenses, but said the state sometimes has legitimate reasons to sell assets and that such decisions depend on the state’s needs. He estimated the state rents roughly 100,000 square feet of office space in Concord at about $25 per square foot, and said he would provide a more exact figure later. In response to a question about whether the state should include a right of first refusal if the property is later resold, he said that idea had not been considered but could make sense, especially if the buyer is the city or county. No votes were taken during this portion of the work session.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/11/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.240><c> and</c><00:22:00.480><c> council</c><00:22:00.960><c> who</c><00:22:01.280><c> shall</c><
  • </c><00:22:04.799><c> That's</c><00:22:05.039><c> current</c><00:22:05.280><c> law.
  • And then<00:22:06.080><c> the</c><00:22:06.240><c> bill</c><00:22:06.559><c> inserts</c><00:22:07.039
  • So<00:22:12.240><c> in</c><00:22:12.480><c> other</c><00:22:12.559><c> words,</c><00:22:13.360><c> the
  • :22:57.679><c> a</c><00:22:57.919><c> very</c><00:22:58.240><c> long</c><00:22:58.480><c> time.
Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • ,</c><00:22:35.039><c> I</c><00:22:35.280><c> also</c><00:22:35.600><c> want</c><00:22:35.760><c> to<
  • <c> is</c><00:22:37.840><c> funded</c><00:22:38.240><c> as</c><00:22:38.720><c> I</c><00:22:39.039><c
  • 22:50.960><c> to</c><00:22:51.200><c> evaluate</c><00:22:52.000><c> sleep</c><00:22:52.240><c> apnnea
  • tonitis<00:22:54.640><c> effect</c><00:22:55.039><c> on</c><00:22:55.360><c> a</c><00:22:55.600><c>
Bills: HB4970 , HR1420 , HB5362
Keywords: Orland Project, Central Valley Project, Sacramento Canal Unit, water transfer, water rights, drought relief, federal reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation, California water, irrigation, water management, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act, Reclamation Reform Act, water users association, water supply, drought resilience
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • does<01:22:50.320><c> not</c><01:22:50.560><c> advance</c><01:22:51.000><c> and</c><01:22:51.120><c>
  • is</c><01:22:51.240><c> laid</c><01:22:51.480><c> over.
  • Uh<01:22:52.880><c> members,</c><01:22:53.200><c> before</c><01:22:53.520><c> we</c><01:22:53.600><c>
  • /c><01:22:57.640><c> or</c><01:22:57.760><c> bring</c><01:22:58.160><c> House</c><01:22:58.440><c> File
Bills: HF1234 , HF3528 , HF3672 , HF3679 , HF3680 , HF1944
Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Revenue Jan 27th, 2026

Joint Committee on Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a bill that is a continuation of a bill that was passed by the House and Senate in 2023, Chapter
  • An obscure lever in the tax code from Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1980...
  • An obscure lever in the tax code from Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1988 of Mass General Law was triggered
  • An obscure lever in the tax code from Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1980.
  • An obscure lever in the tax code from Chapter 200 of the Acts of 1988 of Mass General Law was triggered
Bills: H3012 , H4008 , H4435 , H4444 , H4526 , H4547 , H4574 , H4575 , H4576 , H4577 , H4585 , H4605 , H4687 , H4703 , H4722 , H4754 , H4755
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Keywords: fines, property valuation, commercial property, real estate, tax penalties, property taxes, local option tax, marijuana sales, Salem, revenue generation, taxation, recreation, local government, commercial activities, Charlemont, property exemption, disabled persons, Swampscott, senior exemption, property tax
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM, PSM Public Hearings 02-03-2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • :04.600><c> hello</c><00:22:05.440><c> chair</c><00:22:05.960><c> Vice</c><00:22:06.200><c> chair</c>
  • :13.640><c> it's</c><00:22:13.799><c> really</c><00:22:14.000><c> been</c><00:22:14.159><c> a</c><00:
  • 22:41.600><c> just</c><00:22:41.799><c> recently</c><00:22:42.520><c> did</c><00:22:42.799><c> another
  • one and<00:22:44.159><c> Governor</c><00:22:44.880><c> green</c><00:22:45.360><c> thank</c><00:22:45.600
  • ><c> of</c><00:22:51.320><c> what</c><00:22:51.440><c> we</c><00:22:51.600><c> do</c><00:22:51.799><c
Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs met on its 3:15 p.m. reconsideration and hearing agenda. The committee first reconsidered SB 1379 on emergency preparedness and voted to pass it with amendments. The amendments would require HEMA to submit a report to the Legislature on a community readiness centers plan, including public and private sites, funding sources, partnerships, stakeholder coordination, and projected annual funding, due 20 days before the 2026 Legislature convenes. The committee also made technical and fiscal-related changes, including blanking out certain amounts in the bill and committee report while retaining recommended amounts there, and changing the effective date language. The committee then voted unanimously to adopt the amended recommendation. The committee heard SB 1364, which makes emergency appropriations for law enforcement personnel costs. The Department of Budget and Finance supported the bill but said the figures in oral testimony would be slightly higher than those in written testimony and that updated numbers would be emailed later in the week. Because the exact figures were not yet available, the chair deferred decision-making to February 7, 2025. The committee also heard SB 1451 on critical infrastructure, SB 1452 on the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, SB 1149 on hate crimes reporting, SB 1321 on the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and SB 1341 on energy industry information reporting. For SB 1451, testimony was split, with support from state law enforcement and opposition from the Public First Law Center, which argued the information was already protected under existing law; the committee later adopted a motion to pass the bill with amendments, including a narrower definition of critical infrastructure information and a revised effective date. SB 1452 received support from law enforcement and prosecutors, with a requested cleanup amendment to correct a federal drug-name spelling issue; decision-making was postponed to allow the department to provide language. SB 1149 drew substantial testimony both for and against; supporters emphasized better hate-crime data collection and transparency, while opponents raised concerns about definitions and free speech. The committee adopted amendments and passed the bill, with the chair summarizing the move from the older UCR system to NIBRS and noting a public dashboard expected by September 30, 2025. SB 1321 was passed with amendments shortening the oversight coordinator term from four years to three years, though one senator voted with reservations in favor of a longer term. SB 1341 was passed as is after brief support testimony, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • in our<01:22:38.800><c> state,</c><01:22:39.520><c> and</c><01:22:39.760><c> they</c><01:22:40.000><
  • So the<01:22:44.480><c> the</c><01:22:44.960><c> sea</c><01:22:45.199><c> coast</c><01:22:45.600><c>
  • ><c> is</c><01:22:49.760><c> I</c><01:22:50.000><c> would</c><01:22:50.080><c> like</c><01:22:50.239>
  • </c><01:22:53.120><c> where</c><01:22:53.600><c> we</c><01:22:53.920><c> actually</c><01:22:54.159><c
Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Rules Apr 8th, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chapter 83 evictions are related to residents.
  • Chapter 83 evictions are related to residents.
  • Regrettably, I have to bring up Chapter 83 again.
  • Regrettably, I have to bring up Chapter 83 again.
  • By your vote, CS for SB 22 is reported favorably.
Committee: Senate Rules
Summary: The Rules Committee took up a large agenda of bills, with many measures reported favorably after brief explanations, amendments, and testimony. Early bills included CS/SB 658 on lien waivers and releases, which was amended to preserve enforceability despite form differences and then passed; CS/CS/SB 736 on brownfields redevelopment, which drew support from business and redevelopment interests and passed; and CS/SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, which was amended to bar certain building or fire code provisions affecting fuel-source choices and then passed despite opposition from environmental advocates. The committee also advanced CS/CS/SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, where manufacturers, dealer representatives, and industry groups warned the bill could undermine dealer networks and existing repair programs, while supporters argued it would improve consumer access and help farmers and equipment owners. The bill still passed. Other measures reported favorably included CS/SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of property-damage crashes, CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign-country controlling interests in health care licensing, CS/SB 772 on school access to glucagon for diabetes emergencies, CS/SB 1400 on removal of nonconsensual altered sexual depictions, and CS/SB 1696 on transportation network company impersonation and transit funding. A major portion of the meeting focused on affordable housing. CS/SB 1730, a follow-up to the Live Local Act, made several changes to zoning, height, density, parking, moratorium, and enforcement provisions, with members raising concerns about parking reductions, attorney’s fees, local control, and impacts in the Keys and other sensitive areas. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes and improves workforce housing implementation, while some witnesses urged additional exemptions for areas of critical state concern. The bill was reported favorably after amendment. Later, the committee considered several bills from Senator Leak, including CS/SB 576 on service of process, CS/SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments, and CS/SB 1164 on electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices. CS/SB 606 drew substantial debate over whether hotels and extended-stay properties should be able to remove nonpaying guests without treating them like residential tenants; the sponsor said the bill clarifies transient occupancy and removes mandatory arrest provisions, and it passed. CS/SB 1164, which allows email notice delivery by agreement, passed despite concerns from tenant advocates that the bill should include clearer consent and safeguards. The committee also approved CS/SB 1374 on school district reporting of educator arrests and misconduct, CS/SB 940 on third-party restaurant reservation sales, and began hearing CS/SB 1690 on surrendered infants, which would authorize infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, with supportive testimony from proponents describing crisis situations and the need for anonymous surrender options.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 13 (1-23-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • attention.<00:22:26.720><c> They</c><00:22:26.960><c> were</c><00:22:27.120><c> worried</c><00:22:27.440
  • And<00:22:28.480><c> I</c><00:22:28.720><c> just</c><00:22:28.880><c> want</c><00:22:29.120><c> to</c
  • ><00:22:29.360><c> thank</c><00:22:29.600><c> the</c><00:22:29.919><c> sponsor</c><00:22:31.120><c> for
  • ><c> making</c><00:22:32.320><c> a</c><00:22:32.559><c> bill</c><00:22:33.679><c> in</c><00:22:34.000
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • it's</c><02:22:40.600><c> good</c><02:22:40.760><c> to</c><02:22:40.880><c> see</c><02:22:41.080><c>
  • </c><02:22:42.040><c> Utah</c><02:22:42.439><c> in</c><02:22:42.560><c> the</c><02:22:42.760><c> chair
  • any Bill<03:22:23.319><c> uh</c><03:22:23.640><c> over</c><03:22:23.880><c> the</c><03:22:24.080><c>
  • 22:25.399><c> new</c><03:22:26.000><c> Congress</c><03:22:26.399><c> started</c><03:22:27.399><c> to<
Bills: HR189 , HJR42 , HJR61 , HR191
Keywords: censure, Congress, interruption, decorum, Representative Al Green, energy conservation, appliance standards, Department of Energy, consumer products, commercial equipment, regulation disapproval, HJR61, H.J.Res. 61, Public Law 119-14, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, air pollution, hazardous air pollutants
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/19/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have 22 present, zero absent, eight are excused.
  • We have 22 present, zero absent, eight are excused.
  • Senate Bill 1210, an act amending Section 32-30-30-201 and related provisions of Title 32, Chapter 30
  • Amending Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 20-28-20-70.40,
  • 135, Section 2, and Chapter 247, Section 247, and amending Section 42-159, Arizona Revised Statutes,
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 19 Jan 30th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Code, relating to substantial equivalency requirements for a certified public accountant; amending Chapter
  • an act relating to the Department of Lands, providing legislative intent, amending the heading for Chapter
  • relating to floating timber; repealing Section 38-1210, Idaho Code, relating to log scaling; repealing Chapter
  • The Chairman, the House said 16th quarter business, gentlemen, 22. Thank you, Mr.
  • Monday, February, second, 22, 22. and the House adjourn until the hour of 11 a.m.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/20/2026)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • 22:07.840><c> on</c><00:22:08.080><c> the</c><00:22:08.240><c> 5th.
  • That's<00:22:09.039><c> when</c><00:22:09.200><c> the</c><00:22:09.360><c> governor</c><00:22:09.679>
  • <00:22:21.679><c> food</c><00:22:21.919><c> and</c><00:22:22.559><c> and</c><00:22:22.880><c> his</c>
  • Um<00:22:28.960><c> and</c><00:22:29.200><c> then</c><00:22:29.360><c> just</c><00:22:29.520><c> a</c
Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 04-08-2025 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Senators Awa, DeCorte, and Fevella. 22 ayes, three noes. Thank you.
  • No votes for Senators McKelvie, DeCorte, and Elefante. 22 ayes, three noes. Thank you.
  • </c> 22 eyes, three nos. Thank you. 22 eyes, three nos. Thank you.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mr.<00:22:07.919><c> Chair,</c><00:22:08.240><c> there</c><00:22:08.480><c> may</c><00:22:08.720><c>
  • </c><00:22:20.080><c> Chair,</c><00:22:20.320><c> if</c><00:22:20.559><c> Janet</c><00:22:20.960><c>
  • ><c> how</c><00:22:24.799><c> to</c><00:22:24.880><c> say</c><00:22:25.039><c> your</c><00:22:25.280>
  • &gt;&gt; Staso.<00:22:28.159><c> Janet,</c><00:22:28.799><c> welcome</c><00:22:29.039><c> to</c><00:22
  • 01:22:09.920><c> just</c><01:22:10.400><c> uh</c><01:22:10.719><c> a</c><01:22:11.040><c> I</c><01:22
Bills: HF3676 , HF3593 , HF3785 , HF3774 , HF4111 , HF3513
Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 10th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • House joint<00:22:51.840><c> resolution</c><00:22:52.320><c> number</c><00:22:52.640><c> 100</c><00:22
  • You<01:22:45.920><c> know,</c><01:22:46.080><c> the</c><01:22:46.239><c> law</c><01:22:46.560><c> says
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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson. The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/23/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He was the oldest child at 22.
  • He was the oldest child at 22, and with a shattered tibia bone, he was the luckiest.
  • House Bill 2756, amending Title 30, Chapter 2, and Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes
  • 22 and 48, and Section 41, Chapter 10, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 43-1075
  • 22 and 48, and Section 41, Chapter 10, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 43-1075
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Victoria Tannenbaum as Doctor of the Day, Lutheran Day at the Legislature, a veterans treatment court judge, and Adrian Ace Stubbs Day. Attendance was recorded at 56 present, one absent, and three excused. The chamber then moved through communications, committee reports, and first/second readings before beginning a long third-reading calendar. Members considered and voted on a wide range of bills covering tax administration, groundwater and water rights, licensing timeframes, homicide, school employee transparency, mining, retirement system cleanup, utility regulation, AI and digital privacy, sexual extortion, adult protective services, salvage vehicles, veterinary board changes, geological survey reorganization, court fees, real estate licensing, probation, and several education-related appropriations and policy measures. Many bills passed on largely party-line votes, while others passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. Several members explained votes on issues such as superintendent contract transparency, ESA administration funding, mining reclamation, water supply and drought policy, motorcycle safety, AI and adult-content verification, and abortion-pill coercion. The House also passed multiple concurrent resolutions and memorials, including measures on election administration, Judea and Samaria, Route 66, and a memorial to rename State Route 69. Election-related debate was especially pointed, with supporters arguing for precinct-based voting and opponents warning of cost, reduced access, and logistical burdens. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to begin consideration of measures on Calendar No. 1, starting with HB 2174 and related amendments.