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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before approving the previous day’s minutes and taking caucus breaks. Members were reminded that the three-minute rule for debate had begun and would remain in effect through House of Origin cutoff. The chamber then moved through second- and third-reading action on a series of bills, mostly on capital, consumer, labor, and professional licensure topics. Several bills were advanced and passed with broad or unanimous support. House Bill 2338 would expand low-income weatherization work to community-scale and multifamily projects; House Bill 2353 raises the threshold for requiring pre-design on public projects; Substitute House Bill 2363 allows music therapy students to practice under supervision while exam scores are pending; Substitute House Bill 2525 creates a Heritage Orchard Program to preserve rare apple varieties; Substitute House Bill 2420 increases small works roster thresholds; Substitute House Bill 2428 prevents unintended lapses in life insurance by allowing a third-party designee to help maintain coverage; House Bill 2604 allows electronic signatures for transferring a vehicle to an insurer; and Substitute House Bill 2107 makes permanent a requirement that L&I provide written notice to employers/contractors when hazards are identified. Each of these bills passed by large margins, generally 94 yeas and no nays, except HB 2338, which passed 93-1. The House also adopted Amendment 1517 to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, a striker that revised the veterinary client-patient relationship bill to require annual veterinarian visits for certain animal production, commercial, and breeding operations and to align the measure with federal law. Supporters said it would allow veterinarians to use telehealth between physical exam visits and improve access for rural and agricultural communities. After the amendment, the bill passed 94-0. The session ended with more caucus announcements and the House at ease.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the chamber approved the previous day’s minutes. Members then caucused briefly before moving into second reading and third reading action on several bills, with the day also marking the start of the three-minute debate rule through House of Origin cutoff. The House passed House Bill 2338, which expands the low-income home weatherization program to support community-scale weatherization projects, especially for multifamily housing. It also passed House Bill 2353, raising the threshold for requiring predesign work on public projects from $10 million to $15 million, and Substitute House Bill 2363, a trailer bill allowing music therapy students to practice under supervision while exam scores are pending. Members described these as efficiency measures and consumer or workforce improvements. The chamber also approved Substitute House Bill 2525 to establish the Heritage Orchard Program and a registry at Washington State University to preserve rare and heritage apple varieties, with sponsors emphasizing the importance of Washington’s apple industry and agricultural history. Additional bills passed unanimously included Substitute House Bill 2420 on increasing small works roster thresholds, Substitute House Bill 2428 on preventing unintended lapses in life insurance by allowing third-party designees, House Bill 2604 allowing electronic signatures for transferring salvage vehicles to insurers, and Substitute House Bill 2107 making permanent a pilot requiring Labor and Industries to notify employers of identified job-site hazards within 10 days. Finally, the House adopted Amendment 1517 and passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, which updates veterinarian-client-patient relationship rules to allow telehealth between required physical visits and requires annual veterinarian oversight for certain animal production, commercial, and breeding operations. All of the listed bills received overwhelming support, with each final passage vote recorded at 94 yeas and 0 nays, except House Bill 2338, which passed 93-1.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Louis County Public Works Director representing St. Louis County.
  • </c> Progress Parkway, which is our County Progress Parkway, which is our County State<00:02:50.480><
  • </c> had and we're willing to be participants had and we're willing to be participants in<00:20:47.280
  • . counties. counties.
  • </c> Metro Transit, not Henipin County. Metro Transit, not Henipin County.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Louis County. They were able to work with a family in the metro, relocate to St.
  • Louis County. of uh employees in St. Louis County.
  • </c><00:57:55.200><c> Louis</c><00:57:55.599><c> County.
  • Louis County. Um a to relocate to um St. Louis County.
  • Uh just county staff or local staff.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and members, Senate Bill 1067 allows a county board of supervisors to direct the county treasurer
  • I’m the deputy county manager of Heila County.
  • In Heila County and other counties around Arizona, we have a huge blighted property issue.
  • manager of Heila County I appreciate your time to listen to this County County County I appreciate your
  • So I would think that it would allow your county and other counties to actually clean up more properties
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 18th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've had the argument whenever uh the county issues with the County Commission Association, uh, leading
  • with the County Commission issues with the County Commission Association Association Association uh<
  • It's going to be on there in Baldwin<00:09:44.480><c> County.</c> Baldwin County. Baldwin County.
  • </c> when I served on the county commission. when I served on the county commission.
  • participating in this?
Bills: SB32, HB404, SB105, SB32, HB404, SB105
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 14

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So my office will be reaching out about those, and anyone who wants to participate in Art at the Capitol
  • So my office will be reaching out about those, and anyone who wants to participate in Art at the Capitol
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Over 500 feet tall and it does not apply to counties with a population over 500,000 or a county with
  • Most of the population... enters in Aransas and Calhoun County, but they also use adjacent counties like
  • Also, note that the bill is written covers not only the counties where these very important wildlife
  • I think that would be a more targeted approach than all of the county and the county next to it.
  • The Alliance represents 62 member groups across 21 counties.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In some counties across Texas, elections are conducted using hand-counted ballots.
  • This bill will force small counties... ...counties like ours who conduct a hand count election to contract
  • So I say... small counties also like Glasgow, I think Glasgow County, that's been Hatton County for years
  • Very small county political subdivisions like our Gillespie County GOP, who just had our hand count,
  • prospective jurors from adjacent counties within the same judicial district.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • this bill simply does is it extends the eligibility for an expedited license to carry to retired county
  • Again, members, this just lets retired county and district judges have a. losses to carry.
  • Members, just so you're all aware, right now today, any active county judge, district judge, or federal
  • All we're saying is, there are two groups that aren't under the current statute: retired county judges
  • I am opposed, but I will not participate. OK, Sarah West is registered against the bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • and county clerks.
  • When he noticed that the county judge, the county attorney, and the county clerk are all legally allowed
  • The county judges can carry now.
  • Yeah, I'm pretty sure that the county judges, district judges, county clerks, prosecutors, county attorneys
  • Unfortunately, the big DAs, Harris County and Dallas County...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation (Part II) Apr 9th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the county administration.
  • Respectfully, you still live in Harris County, right? You still live in Harris County, right?
  • And Harris County, too, right? Right. Okay. Right? You still live in Harris County, right?
  • to put up county.
  • The amount of roads in the county, in Harris County in Precinct 3, is about 47%.
Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee reconvened on SB 2722, as substituted by Senator Bettencourt, which would redirect a portion of Harris County Toll Road Authority surplus revenues to the City of Houston and impose audit and tax-rate penalty provisions. Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz and Fire Chief Thomas Munoz testified in support, arguing that Houston bears a large share of toll-road public safety burdens, citing thousands of police and fire responses on toll-road property and the need for compensation for emergency services. Bill King, testifying neutrally, said the toll authority generates large excess revenues and urged stronger oversight and clearer controls on how the money is spent. Opponents, including Harris County officials, business and neighborhood representatives, and toll-road critics, argued the bill would divert transportation dollars, create a precedent for taking toll revenues for general municipal use, and could worsen project delivery and incentives; several also questioned the accuracy and interpretation of the revenue figures and the lack of comparable audit requirements for the city. The committee took extensive testimony but left SB 2722 pending without a vote. The committee then heard SB 2129, which would increase fines for motorists who disregard railroad crossing gates or flaggers, and SB 2323, which would redact railroad crew members’ personal information from public accident reports. Both bills were presented as safety measures, with railroad labor testimony in support, and both were left pending after brief public testimony. The committee also heard SB 2141, a Zaffirini bill concerning specialty license plates for judges, with the substitute aimed at reducing security risks by changing how judges are identified on plates; it too was left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2439, another Zaffirini bill, described as a TDLR cleanup measure related to ATV and off-highway vehicle safety certification. The bill would abolish the current training and certification program, which supporters said was burdensome and underused given the small number of approved instructors statewide. With no significant opposition on the record, the committee closed testimony and left SB 2439 pending as well.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • To our public testimony participants, thank you for traveling from all over the state. great to be here
  • The state of Florida, for instance, has 67 school districts. per county. That's right.
  • My daughter is also an educator, as was I. and she participated in training in our district.
  • I'm here from Llanell County Republican Precinct Chair.
  • I'm a Llanell County Republican Precinct Chair for Precinct 109 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, it's Brazoria County, Mr. President. It's Brazoria County, absolutely.
  • You know, Brazoria County is a great place. It's a diverse county.
  • He does great things for Brazoria County.
  • Eric Mellis and Joe Ripple are Brazoria County Day co-chairs and...
  • She runs the organization in Bexar County. Thank you for being here.
Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today is Space Day, and of course, I am fortunate enough to represent the good people of Madison County
  • The Madison County delegation is as well. As well. Please thank you, Senator.
  • ... referred to the committee on County and Municipal Government.
  • Committee on Local Legislation regarding Jefferson County. Signed, John Treadwell.
  • Signed, John Treadwell. is referred to the committee on County and Municipal Government.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 5th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Denson has practiced in Tyler County for over 32 years.
  • It simplifies the county election process, restores ballot security, and allows county-wide voting, which
  • reduces the need for two sets of county voting equipment.
  • The audit will expand from... counties to 16 counties. So we're increasing the number.
  • sizes of counties.
Bills: SB66, SB243, SB250, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB456, SB628, SB629, SB636, SB715, SB731, SB801, SB865, SB1012, SB1013, SB1015, SB1032, SB1141, SB1181, SB1224, SB1241, SB1242, SB1250, SB1266, SB1285, SB1376, SB1442, SB1449, SB1502, SB1524, SB1528, SB1551, SB1585, SB1640, SB1708, SB1844, SB1854, SB1863, SB1959, SB1965, SB2035, SB2082, SB2119, SB2138, SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2245, SB2269, SB2284, SB2310, SB2357, SB2419, SB2422, SB2480, SB2514, SB2523, SB2529, SB2533, SB2541, SB2550, SB2568, SB2595, SB2605, SB2608, SB2615, SB2717, SB2721, SB2753, SB2778, SB2841, SB2846, SB2891, SB2925, SB2929, SB2933, SB3016, SB3029, SB3039, SB3044, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB326, SB494, SB530, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB914, SB963, SB1035, SB1197, SB1271, SB1415, SB1437, SB1619, SB1637, SB1786, SB1806, SB2312, SB29, SB1238, SB1967, SB1, SB260, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB2458, SB2201, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2119, SB2076, SB2876, SB2284, SB2929, SB2595, SB715, SB1640, SB2514, SB2753, SB1241, SB2538, SB1449, SB2529, SB2846, SB986, SB1181, SB1359, SB2550, SB2245, SB410, SB1234, SB456, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1141, SB1266, SB1373, SB2269, SB2480, SB672, SB2891, SB2422, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB2525, HB3093, SB872, SB1212, SB1278, SB1588, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB1660, SB614, SB867, SB1608, SB1525, SB905, SB640, SB2487, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1113, SB1117, SB1802, SB2340, SB2586, SB2680, SB2690, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, HB517, HB912, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018