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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Apartments and apartments and houses.
- </c> >> Thank you, Anna Priest House. I'm sorry. >> Thank you, Anna Priest House.
- ><c> Committee</c> Yesterday, the House Education Committee Yesterday, the House Education Committee
Committee:
House Education Finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will be in order.
- I move that we reconsider the House be at ease. The House to be in order.
- Seeing none, the question before the House?
- We sold fewer houses.
- We didn't permit enough permits, so we weren't able to collect the revenue from home sales.
Summary:
The House debated a series of amendments to a major income tax bill, with repeated arguments over tax fairness, affordability, administrative feasibility, and the role of the Department of Revenue. Early motions to reconsider a failed child care amendment were rejected, and Amendment 2561, which would have restricted data sharing with the IRS, was also defeated after debate over privacy, federal relationships, and whether the proposal was administrable. Amendment 2579, which would have required annual reporting on the tax’s effects on filers, businesses, and charitable donations, likewise failed, with supporters emphasizing transparency and opponents arguing DOR was not the right agency and the report was too speculative. Amendment 2598, proposing to use half of new revenue for a broad sales tax cut, was rejected despite arguments that it would reduce regressivity and provide immediate relief; Amendment 2556, expanding sales tax exemptions for diapers and other child-care essentials to include adult diapers and earlier implementation, also failed after debate over scope and timing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 06:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that we reconsider the House be at ease. The House to be in order.
- With the consent of the House, amendments 266...
- We sold fewer houses.
- We didn't permit enough permits, so we weren't able to collect the revenue from home sales.
- floor, which is in violation of our House protocols. ...floor, which is in violation of our House protocols
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will be in order.
- They need stable housing. They support. They need stable housing.
- The house will be in order. The right. The house will be in order.
- House Calendar No. 28, House Resolution 426.
- House. House.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/27/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
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- , in-house, back of the house, whatever.
- of the house, back of the house, >> front of the house, back of the house, but<02:01:42.960><c
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- Um, House Bill 1704, permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without
Summary:
The committee first reviewed House Bill 1150, which would require disclosure of complaints to public employees within five business days. Members said the sponsor was still working on an amendment, so the bill was held for another week with the understanding it would be executed next week if no amendment was ready. The chair also outlined the committee’s schedule, including upcoming floor reports and the goal of finishing the remaining committee bills on time.
The committee then took up House Bill 1168, concerning employer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the bill would give employers more time to gather payroll records, especially when claims arise years later, and said the current system should be adjusted for fairness to businesses. Opponents, including several members, said payroll records are usually electronic and should be produced quickly so workers waiting on wages are not delayed. The Department of Labor deputy commissioner testified that employers can already request extensions and that further extensions could still be requested under the current process. The committee voted 11-9 to ought to pass HB 1168.
Next, House Bill 1250, dealing with notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements for leave related to childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric appointments, was considered. Members said the statute was newly enacted, had been carefully negotiated, and should be allowed to work before being revised. The committee voted 20-0 to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1043, which would allow private employers to adopt their own minimum pay policies for report-to-work situations instead of being bound by the current two-hour minimum, so long as the policy is established in advance. The sponsor said the bill would modernize an outdated law and preserve the current default if no policy is adopted. Members raised questions about collective bargaining agreements and whether the bill could weaken existing worker protections, while the sponsor and supporters said it was intended to provide flexibility rather than a mandate. The hearing continued with questions and discussion, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 28th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- And she ends up at their house. And she thought, man and a woman in a house, I'll be safe.
- You're living in their house. So they would throw her out into the street.
- And you'll see it says, and for those who don't speak Spanish, it says Suave House.
- And you'll see it says, and for those you don't speak Spanish, it says suave house.
- They can't afford their house.
Keywords:
wrongful death, unborn child, civil liability, medical provider, parental rights, habitual felony offenders, violent crimes, enhanced penalties, criminal justice, recidivism
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy presentation from Miami-Dade State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking, describing Florida’s high victim counts, the role of online recruitment, common victim and trafficker profiles, and several case examples involving sexual exploitation, labor trafficking, and interstate trafficking. She highlighted Miami-Dade’s task force model, partnerships with law enforcement, schools, businesses, and shelters such as Camillus House’s Project Phoenix and the Thrive Clinic, and said the office relies heavily on technology, training, and victim-centered prosecution. Members asked about school-based trafficking, warning signs, social media platforms, and information-sharing about offenders across states; Fernandez-Rundle said more training and better interstate communication are still needed.
The committee then took up CS for SB 656, which would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Funding Program and rename/expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill was supported as a timely tool to combat online child exploitation and was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call. The committee also passed SB 892, which streamlines sentencing procedures for habitual felony offenders and related violent offender designations by clarifying notice and clemency-related paperwork requirements; it too was reported favorably unanimously.
The remainder of the meeting focused on SB 164, which expands Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover civil damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to recognize unborn children in civil law and allow recovery when a pregnancy is lost due to another’s negligence. Opponents from the ACLU, reproductive rights groups, medical insurers, and domestic violence advocates argued the bill is overly broad, could function as fetal personhood legislation, and could expose doctors, friends, family members, businesses, and abusive partners to lawsuits while chilling medical care, IVF, and pregnancy-related treatment. Supporters from pro-life organizations urged broader language and stronger protections for unborn children. No vote on SB 164 was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 28th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- And she ends up at their house. And she thought, man and a woman in a house, I'll be safe.
- You're living in their house.' So they would throw her out into the street.
- And you'll see it says, and for those who don't speak Spanish, it says 'suave house.'
- And you'll see it says, and for those you don't speak Spanish, it says suave house.
- They can't afford their house.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The House Committee on Elections will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Thank you.
- Good morning, Chair Shaheen, Vice Chair Busey, and members of the House Elections Committee.
- Trust me, I run one of the most competitive elections out of the 150 members on the House.
- Um, the redacting piece, so we... -...passed House Bill 5180 last session. Yes, sir.
- That's all in-house, right? We do all of our own development.
Committee:
House Elections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/34
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:01:19.159><c> file</c> and I will move to lay over house file and I will move to lay over house
- The next bill is Representative Pinto's House File 4959, and I believe the motion is to re-refer House
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Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And she ends up at their house. And she thought, man and a woman in a house, I'll be safe.
- You're living in their house. So they would throw her out into the street.
- And you'll see it says, and for those who don't speak Spanish, it says 'suave house.'
- So we went to Camillus House, which does a tremendous job, and we asked them, would you please?
- They can't afford their house.
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy presentation from Miami-Dade State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking, describing it as a major criminal enterprise in Florida driven by online recruitment, local victims, and organized traffickers. She outlined Miami-Dade’s task force, victim-centered prosecution practices, training efforts for schools, hotels, transit workers, and other partners, and community-supported services such as the Project Phoenix shelter and Thrive Clinic. She also urged better interstate communication about known traffickers and noted that prior legislative changes, including restrictions on tattooing minors, came from trafficking cases. Senators asked about school-based exploitation, technology and social media recruitment, and information-sharing with other states; Fernandez-Rundle said training and technology remain essential and offered to share materials and tour the facility.
The committee then considered CS for SB 656, which Senator Bradley said would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force funding program and rename/expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill was supported as a needed response to online child exploitation and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee also passed SB 892 by Senator Martin, which streamlines sentencing procedures for habitual felony offenders and related designations by reducing paperwork delays tied to clemency and requiring clearer notice before pleas; it too was reported favorably unanimously.
The most extensive debate centered on SB 164, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow civil damages for the death of an unborn child. Senator Graal said the bill uses existing statutory language defining an unborn child and is intended to let parents recover damages when negligence causes a pregnancy loss. Supporters argued it recognizes unborn life and should be strengthened; opponents warned it would function as a personhood measure, create liability risks for doctors, businesses, friends, and family members, chill miscarriage and abortion-related care, and worsen Florida’s OB-GYN shortage. Several speakers raised concerns about abuse by rapists or abusive partners and about impacts on IVF and emergency care. The committee heard extensive questioning about the bill’s scope and its relationship to existing criminal statutes, but no vote on SB 164 was taken in the portion provided.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- House District 68, which is in Northwest Albuquerque. Thank you.
- Hi, good morning, I'm Representative Sarah Silva from House District 53. Welcome to Las Cruces.
- I'm Representative Meredith Dixon from House District 20 in southeast Albuquerque.
- My name is Nathan Small, representing House District 36.
- With multiple protective layers of cushions, Senate Bill 26, Senate Bill 78, House Bill 253.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM-LBT, WAM-TCA, WAM-HHS Informational Briefings 01-16-2025
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But the House already, though, yeah, I did see the House just prior to this, but yeah, not much.
- But the House already, though, yeah, I did see the House just prior to this, but yeah, not much.
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- ><c> family</c><03:14:34.040><c> assessment</c> re housing original family assessment re housing original
- You can skip public housing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services May 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Than keeping them housed.
- Housing Support Program. 36.
- The farm worker housing component.
- SEIU in the house. Good afternoon.
- They cannot come out of their houses.
Summary:
The hearing began with opening remarks on the Governor’s May Revision for child care and human services, with committee members and advocates stressing that the budget should not be balanced on the backs of low-income families, children, and providers. Legislative members and public witnesses strongly opposed the proposed suspension of the child care COLA, reductions to the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program, and the lack of codified rate reform tied to the alternative methodology. Several speakers also urged more support for providers affected by the Eaton fire and other disasters, and called for child care to be funded at the true cost of care and for additional slots to be restored.
Administration, LAO, and Department of Education staff described the child care proposal as maintaining existing funding levels while adding administrative resources to prepare for federally required prospective payment changes and single-rate reform. The administration said the May Revision would suspend the 2025–26 COLA and reduce Bridge Program funding to align with utilization, while the LAO raised questions about the size and purpose of the proposed rate-reform and prospective-payment funding and recommended rejecting a Department of Technology exemption. CDE supported continued early education investments but said it would need additional resources if prospective pay were extended to state preschool, and it objected to a proposed reallocation of preschool funds for inclusive education grants.
The committee then moved to the IHSS portion of the May Revision. DSS outlined five major proposals: capping provider work hours at 50 per week, eliminating IHSS for undocumented adults age 19 and older, shifting certain Community First Choice reassessment penalties to counties, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test as a conforming IHSS reduction, and automating the termination of IHSS when Medi-Cal eligibility ends. DSS also discussed funding to implement a federal HCBS access rule and a separate reassessment of IHSS administrative methodology that found counties would need additional administrative funding. Finance said the proposals were intended to slow program growth and improve sustainability, while the LAO said it was still analyzing the package and raised concerns about implementation, county workload, and the potential loss of services.
Committee members and public commenters criticized the IHSS cuts, especially the overtime cap and the elimination of services for undocumented adults and people affected by the asset test. Advocates argued that IHSS workers and recipients depend on these services, that county administration is already underfunded, and that the proposals could destabilize vulnerable consumers. The chair closed by saying the committee would continue to fight for child care and would not pause on child care, and the meeting recessed before moving on to the remaining May Revision items.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- take blanket policy concerning special education services, saying, as a matter of policy, we don’t permit
- services saying we don't as a matter of services saying we don't as a matter of policy<00:19:03.320><c> permit
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Committee:
Senate Labor
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Aug 1st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The new waiver, Turquoise Care, added supportive housing, continuous eligibility for children under 6
- I'm Representative Wanda Johnson (member_22644), and I represent House District 5.
- In early June, the White House issued a memo that stated that it shall take appropriate action to eliminate
- Medicare to the extent permitted by applicable law.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 112 May 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 1338, House Bill 1344, House Bill 1336, House Bill 1227, House Bill 1314, House Bill 1028, House
- House House Bill 1347? House House Bill 1347?
- Bill 1341, House Bill 1233, House Bill 1414, House Bill 1111, House Bill 1206, House Bill 1077, House
- Bill 1341, House Bill 1233, House Bill 1414, House Bill 1111, House Bill 1206, House Bill 1077, House
- House Bill 1414, House Bill 1111, House House Bill 1414, House Bill 1111, House Bill<03:27:15.920><c>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On April 22nd, 2020, I will be in the White House.
- went in the Senate, and it was not passed in the House.
- There is a bill that has been introduced in the House.
- And the Virginia Laundry is the house, so you can sit, somebody in Virginia.
- It is a refile of House Bill 1208. by Representative Brian Guillén, which was passed by the House of
Bills:
SB 28 , SB 687 , SJR 34 , SCR 9 , SB 523 , SB 62 , SB 847 , SB 706 , SB 869 , SB 890 , SB 992
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts
Summary:
The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Calendar No. 59, House Resolution 1032.
- The White House, the Senate, and<00:41:33.520><c> the</c><00:41:33.680><c> House.
- House, the House, and control the White House, the House, and the<00:48:39.599><c> Senate.
- housing housing transportation<02:49:01.120><c> and</c><02:49:01.359><c> housing</c><02:49:01.840><c
- </c> care, housing and higher education. care, housing and higher education.
HI
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
'Parent's Bill of Rights' bill advances in House committee 2/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I will move to refer House File 22 to the Education Policy Committee, so the bill is before us.
- I'm happy to bring forward House File 22.
- </c><00:03:36.040><c> file</c><00:03:36.319><c> 22</c> Gilman thank you chair so house file 22 Gilman
- <00:33:23.440><c> file</c> house file house file 22<00:33:26.519><c> any</c><00:33:26.760><c> other</
- I will renew my motion to re-refer House File 22 to the Committee on Education Policy.