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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- a council of 11 members, also appointed by the Director of Commerce, to award grants to entities within
- The majority of council members must be scientists, with two members representing each of the public
- Ranking Member Warnick. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Madam Chair and members of the committee...
- May we have the gubernatorial appointments before us.
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, opening a public hearing on Senate Bill 6321, which would authorize up to $6 billion in state general obligation bonds over six years and create the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement within the Department of Commerce. Staff explained that the institute would oversee grants for scientific research and facilities, with the proposal requiring voter approval for the debt and institute creation. Senator Slatter, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to stabilize research funding in Washington in response to federal cuts and uncertainty, and noted it was modeled in part on similar efforts in California and Texas.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. Representatives from Washington State University and the University of Washington described the state’s research enterprise as an economic engine and emphasized the importance of stable funding for jobs, innovation, and competitiveness. University of Washington witnesses said federal funding disruptions had reduced new NIH awards, cut student support, and threatened research programs in medicine, mental health, clean energy, forest resilience, and climate adaptation. Several early-career researchers and union members testified about personal impacts from grant terminations, furloughs, and delayed career transitions, arguing that the bill would help protect scientific work, workforce development, and public health outcomes in Washington.
After closing the hearing on SB 6321, the committee moved into executive session. It voted do pass on Substitute House Bill 2525 and sent it to the Rules Committee. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments for confirmation recommendation, and then adjourned after thanking staff and members for their work during the session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jul 2nd, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members, guests, and staff will rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- there is no objection, the matter of taking out of the orders of the day an act relative to the appointment
- there is no objection to taking up the matter out of the orders of the day, an act relative to the appointment
- Senate amendment striking out all after the enacting clause in Senate Document No. 3121, and has appointed
- O'Connor, moves that the Senate insist upon its amendment and appoint a committee of conference.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Fiscal Review Committee May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I am in support of appointment of a limited physical administrator for the water.
- But overwhelmingly, they're asking for the appointment of a fiscal administrator.
- will then file a petition with the local court appointing a limited fiscal administrator.
- All except one member. A new council? Yes. And that was my only concern.
- And on that note, I would like to make a motion to appoint a limited...
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on the troubled water system in Tallulah and whether to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the water utility. Senator Jackson described the system’s long-running failures, the need to expand repairs beyond the treatment plant to the distribution network, and the growing project cost, which he said had risen to roughly $26 million. Legislative Auditor’s Office staff explained that the system had received failing grades from LDH for several years, had entered joint receivership in 2024, and was placed under a public health emergency in 2025; they said the city’s adoption of limited fiscal administration in April 2026 made it eligible for additional state funding. Governor’s staff said the state, GOSEP, Magnolia, and the city had worked together to restore service and that the limited fiscal administrator would help unlock an emergency subfund and other financing sources.
The mayor of Tallulah supported the appointment, saying the state’s work had improved water quality and that the limited role would focus only on the water system rather than the whole city. She said the city was preparing an RFQ to move the project toward bidding. Two residents spoke in opposition. One argued that the city had recently elected a new council and should wait for new local leadership before proceeding. Another questioned the need for the appointment, criticized past management and contract arrangements, and objected to using emergency funds to pay prior project costs. State officials responded that the F grade and public health concerns justified the action, that the administrator would control water-system finances, and that the distribution system needed repairs to address leaks and water quality issues.
After discussion, a committee member moved to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah water system. The motion was seconded and passed without opposition. The committee then moved to public comment and adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Physicians Address ICE Presence in Hospitals and Clinics - 01/20/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Emergency physicians and care teams stand ready to care for all members of our community, regardless
- There are not just missed opportunities or appointments. These are life-and-death appointments.
- Dental appointments have dropped in half.
- :05.120><c> in</c> Dental appointments have dropped in Dental appointments have dropped in half.<00:20
- There are not just missed opportunities or appointments. These are life-and-death appointments.
Summary:
At this meeting, Senator Matt Klein and a group of Minnesota physicians and medical organizations described what they said was escalating ICE activity in and around hospitals and clinics, and argued it is deterring patients from seeking care and interfering with medical work. Speakers from emergency medicine, pediatrics, the Minnesota Medical Association, obstetrics/gynecology, and family medicine said patients are avoiding appointments, missing follow-up care, and in some cases suffering serious harm because of fear of detention or family separation. They emphasized that emergency departments and other health care settings should remain safe spaces where care is based on medical need, not immigration status.
Several speakers gave examples they said showed actual patient harm, including missed prenatal and pediatric visits, delayed treatment leading to sepsis, perforated colon, burst appendix, and a patient with cancer who was detained and moved without medications. Pediatric and OB/GYN speakers focused on trauma to children and families, including fear of bringing children to appointments, requests for home births, and patients refusing transfer for higher-level care. Family medicine and emergency physicians also said staff morale is low, some workers are afraid to come in, and the situation is affecting diverse health care teams across the state.
The discussion also touched on legal and policy questions. Speakers said they have tried calling police, hospital administration, and security to remove ICE agents from private patient areas, but reported that agents refused to leave. They said ICE may be allowed in public spaces but should not be in patient rooms or during private exams, and suggested there may be a role for legislation to codify best practices for law enforcement interactions in health care settings. No votes were taken; the meeting consisted of testimony, questions from reporters, and calls for collaboration and for ICE to stop enforcement activity in health care settings.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/18/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- and I are the senior members.
- </c><01:13:03.520><c> I'm</c> members. My name is Steven Rancort. I'm members.
- ,</c> electrician, and two public members, electrician, and two public members, >> right?
- </c> appointment process in there. appointment process in there.
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on Senate Bill 401, which DHHS described as a cleanup bill. Testimony from the department explained that the bill would repeal obsolete reporting requirements tied to a repealed municipal reimbursement program and to the now-repealed commission on demographic trends. No one testified in opposition, and the committee voted 12-0 ought to pass, placing the bill on the consent calendar.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 402, which would eliminate certain non-compete agreements for physician associates going forward. Senator Gray introduced the bill, and a representative of the New Hampshire Society of Physician Associates said it would improve workforce recruitment and access to care without changing scope of practice or affecting existing agreements. Committee members asked about the length of current restrictions and whether the change would make New Hampshire more attractive to PAs. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and sent the bill to the consent calendar.
Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 426, which would repeal the permissible fireworks committee. Senator Uler and the deputy state fire marshal said the committee’s original purpose had been overtaken by later changes adopting federal fireworks standards, and that the fire marshal now has the necessary authority. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 469, a DMV modernization bill allowing electronic signatures in place of wet signatures for certain motor vehicle title and registration processes. Senator Lang, Carvana, the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association, Copart, and DMV staff all supported the measure, saying it would reduce delays, errors, and paperwork burdens. Members asked about AI, consumer protections, costs, and how electronic signatures would work in practice, including in cases involving deceased owners. The transcript cuts off during that hearing before any committee action on SB 469.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members, guests, and staff will rise and please recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
- Through you, members, I wish to speak in support of final passage of this matter. Thank you.
- I know a number of town officials and community members are eager for this legislation to pass, and I
- An act authorizing the town of Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor.
- This is H-4176; an act establishing the position of the appointed town clerk in the town of Avon.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Anna Karaz on her 100th birthday. It then took up and passed several local bills, including a measure authorizing bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for the town of Randolph. The sponsor spoke in support, describing the bill as a home rule petition intended to improve access, civic participation, and voter turnout for Randolph’s growing Haitian Creole-speaking population. The bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed.
The Senate also passed a bill authorizing the Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor. It received a Ways and Means report on House No. 4683, relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, recommending amendment by substitution of the text in Senate document No. 2924; the chamber suspended the rules to consider the order forthwith and adopted it. The Senate further suspended rules to process several Senate petitions and local matters, and then enacted bills amending the Provincetown charter, establishing the appointed town clerk position in Avon, and authorizing Westwood to reissue and grant certain alcohol licenses.
Later, the Senate referred a House petition concerning retirement benefits for Valeria Dorazio to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. It then adopted an amendment substituting a new draft for a Plymouth bill, changing it to validate and confirm certain acts and proceedings of Plymouth officials, and passed the bill to be engrossed. The session also included remarks congratulating Sweet Paws Rescue on its 15th anniversary and upcoming facility move, followed by a motion to adjourn in memory of Gerard W. Moynihan, which was adopted after a moment of silence. The Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee consists of 17 members appointed by the governor, including representatives from veterans
- The governor is required to appoint six, rather than ten, members from nationally recognized veterans
- The governor is required to appoint six, rather than two, at-large members, and member appointments must
- Chairman, Madam Ranking Member, excuse me, Madam Vice Chair, Mr. Ranking Member.
- Chair, and members of the committee.
Bills:
SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6123 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB6313 , SB5784 , SB5046 , SB5489
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Represented by the Honorable Speaker of the Assembly, Robert Rivas, and to all of the Assembly Members
- We're joined today by dedicated members of the Legislature, and we want to say thank you for your work
- Members of the Assembly, members of the Senate, without objection, the Senate rules are Members of the
- Since then, I appointed a task force led by a In a deliberative fashion.
- Next, the court-appointed special advocate, or CASA, programs.
Summary:
The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches.
Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails.
A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate, and notice of the appointment is hereby given
- You know, in the gallery we've got some members of the Coeur d'Alene school district.
- Lanham, appointed as the State Athletic Commissioner, term to expire October 1, 2006.
- Lanham, appointed as the State Athletic Commissioner, term to expire October 1, 2006.
- Good senators, it seems like this is an appointment we've been doing a lot lately.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE CONFIRMATION HEARING FOR APPOINTMENTS.
- TAKE-UP TAP 1 APPOINTMENT OF RODNEY, FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION.
- I WAS ORIGINALLY APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR BUSH, BE APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR CHRIS, TWICE APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
- COMMITTEE MEMBERS, ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?
- IF YOU COULD GIVE THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, would you please introduce yourselves, starting with ... >> Wait a minute.
- We're just trying to get those appointments in.
- We're just trying to get those appointments in.
- Do we have any questions from the members? >> Go ahead.
- Do we have any questions from the<00:03:47.280><c> members?</c> >> Go<00:03:54.159><c> ahead.
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, real property assessment, assessment cap, county-wide reappraisal, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, tax assessor, Class II property, Class III property, local government revenue, property tax relief, reappraisal, tax increment district, retroactive tax law, Alabama Code 40-7-2.2, appropriation, education funding, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Huff and the members of the board.
- I wanted to be appointed as the interim chief. Instead, he appointed Mr.
- Chairman and members. And this is a new position for me.
- And I want to thank Governor Landry for appointing me.
- Look, you can appoint, if there's some investigation that needs to be done, you can appoint somebody,
Summary:
The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board met on June 18, 2026, established a quorum, and adopted the agenda. Public comment took up most of the meeting, with numerous district defenders and chief defenders speaking in support of State Public Defender Remy Starns. Speakers from several districts said the system is more unified, communication with the state office has improved, and local offices feel better supported than in the past. Several also credited Starns with visiting districts, helping with local issues, and improving coordination on capital and non-capital work. One speaker, Richard Thompson, emphasized Starns’ background and training under Sam Dalton, and another noted that a recent staffing decision in St. John the Baptist Parish ultimately proved beneficial for mentorship and resource sharing.
Starns then gave his state public defender report. He said the system has improved over the last seven years and argued that public defense still needs a stable, renewable funding source comparable to other parts of the criminal justice system. He discussed legislative changes affecting public defense, including a cleanup bill, a law eliminating filing fees for writs and appeals, and a new procedure related to expert-fee claims after a recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision. He also described ongoing efforts to integrate capital and post-conviction work into district offices, expand the laws/writs program, and use local and state resources more efficiently. He thanked the board, the Public Defenders Association, and the late Mike Ginnart, whom he praised for his leadership and service.
The board then considered and adopted proposed bylaws. Members discussed the need for a vice chair and a secretary, the role of special committees, and whether committee meetings should be public and limited to less than a quorum. The bylaws were adopted with the understanding that a committee would review and refine them later; volunteers were named for that committee. The board then elected a vice chair and designated the Office of the Public Defender, with staff assistance, as secretary for recordkeeping. Finally, the board heard a presentation on the strategic plan, which was described as largely unchanged from FY25 except for updates to reflect current law, accessibility requirements, training, compliance, and communication goals. The strategic plan was adopted by resolution, and the meeting adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/30/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> budget committees and those members budget committees and those members appointed<02:47:28.160><
- House Bill 1137 would make appointed members to municipal budget committees, such as appointed select
- Additionally, these appointed members Additionally, these appointed members are<02:58:07.920><c> expected
- at large or appointed members at large.
- It addresses appointed members by a moderator to one-year terms and initial members immediately elected
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 12 Feb 5th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- The special joint committee shall consist of ten members as follows: five members of the Senate, four
- of whom shall be appointed by the Senate President and one of whom shall be appointed by the minority
- leader of the Senate; and five members of the House of Representatives, four of whom shall be appointed
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration followed by Rules Subcommittee on Committees - 03/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- There's nobody appointed to office.
- Thank you, Madam Chair and members.
- </c><00:21:37.280><c> of</c> public physically assaulted members of public physically assaulted members
- Uh, good morning, members.
- </c><00:40:09.599><c> Um</c> about the appointments before us? Um about the appointments before us?
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-02-03 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The question is, shall the appointment of Michael P.
- Supreme Court decision, the story says which justices were appointed by a Democrat and which were appointed
- It would have been better to appoint one of them and then a respected member of the bar or perhaps a
- It would have been better to appoint one of them and then a respected member of the bar or perhaps a
- It would have been better to appoint one of them and then a respected member of the bar or perhaps a
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- required to appear, starting with item 2C, the appointment of Frank Damrow, Jr., J.D., as a member of
- The next item for governor's appointments not required to appear is item 2D, Michelle Eddger, as a member
- member of the State Park and Recreation Commission.
- I have family members that probably are.
- We are going to welcome members of the public.
Committee:
Senate Rules
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Feb 11th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, members of the committee.
- Good morning, Chairman and committee members. Good morning, Chairman and committee members.
- So this has to do with the appointments, and now county council members are also more represented than
- We're moving another appointment.
- The committee has been appointed.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted House Bill 1867 do pass by a 15-1 roll call. It then considered House Bill 2394, where a committee amendment changing “get” to “obtain” was adopted and rolled into a substitute. Testimony focused on efforts to work with plumbers and pipefitters on the bill’s scope, but the committee proceeded with the substitute, which passed do pass by a 10-7 vote. House Bill 2600 was then amended with clarifying language about petition signatures tied to the most recent gubernatorial election in the district, rolled into a substitute, and passed unanimously 17-0.
The committee then held public hearings. House Bill 1906, sponsored by Rep. McGaugh, would remove township counties from a restriction so they can offer installment property tax payments like other counties. Support came from county collectors and a collector-treasurer, who said taxpayers want the option; one member suggested adding monthly payments as well. No opposition testified. House Bill 3003, sponsored by Rep. Steinmeyer, would require regular inspection and qualified testing of fire, smoke, and combination dampers under statewide standards, with documentation, reporting, and penalties for noncompliance. The sponsor and several witnesses from the fire protection and sheet metal industries said the bill would improve public safety and accountability; one opponent argued the certification standard was too broad, the penalties too steep, and the fiscal impact too high. The hearing also included discussion of hospital inspection cycles, local code variation, and the need for qualified inspectors.
Finally, House Bill 2898 was heard. Rep. Owens described it as a revival of the land bank legislation previously enacted but struck down because of an unrelated amendment; the bill would restore land bank authority, expand eligibility beyond the original cities, and adjust St. Louis County appointment language to align with the county charter. Supporters from realtors, St. Louis County, municipal groups, and Springfield said it would help clear title, repurpose vacant properties, and return land to productive use, while one opponent argued the bill could weaken tax-delinquency protections and raise costs. No committee vote was taken on the public hearing bills, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearing on House Bill 2898.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Drivers that are late picking members up for vital appointments, drivers that leave members stranded
- Hi, Madam Chair and committee members. Thank you. Hi, Madam Chair and committee members.
- Out of 15 members, only one representative survivor or the anti-trafficking, out of 15 members, only
- Of the 15 proposed members of the committee, only one member would be a survivor or service provider
- Of the 15 proposed members of the committee, only one member would be a survivor Of the 15 proposed members
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures and time limits, then heard testimony on House 2499, a bill to create a public awareness campaign on menopause and related midlife health issues. Supporters, including a nurse, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and other advocates, said menopause is widely misunderstood by patients and providers, leading to delayed care, unnecessary suffering, workplace impacts, and inequities in women’s health. Several speakers shared personal experiences with symptoms being dismissed or misdiagnosed and urged the committee to advance the bill.
The committee then took testimony on a package of endometriosis bills, including House 2527 and Senate 1564, calling for a task force and broader awareness efforts. Patients, a physician, and advocates described long diagnostic delays, severe pain, infertility, medical gaslighting, and limited access to specialists and effective treatment. They argued for more research, provider education, and a coordinated state strategy, and several asked for favorable reports. The chair also noted the hearing was running behind and extended time to allow more testimony.
Later, the committee heard Senate 1579, which would eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass requirements for abortion access for minors under 16. Planned Parenthood representatives, physicians, legal advocates, and students argued the current law creates unnecessary delays and harms vulnerable youth, especially those in unsafe homes or foster care, while supporters said minors can already consent to other reproductive health care. A pro-life witness opposed the bill and emphasized parental involvement and support services. The committee also heard House 2403 and Senate 1560, which would create a Human Service Transportation Consumer Advisory Board; disability advocates and riders described past safety problems and current service gaps, and supported the board as a low-cost way to improve accountability, rider input, and reliability. No votes or final actions were taken in the excerpt.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 4th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, members. Next up, we have House Bill 29 by...
- Members, there are amendments in your package to the bill.
- I did fail to mention that we took the board from five members to nine members, and the appointing authorities
- Chairman, members of the committee.
- I just wanted to make sure that we as members don't to make sure that we as members don't use this body
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters