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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I would request that some of these guys behind me are going to be able to tell stories and probably answer
- I just don't see, I just don't see the rationale when we know what our budget situation is going to be
- So with the state's current budget and the budget crisis of us not investing properly and spending money
- So it's a... ...we have a $174,000 budget. It costs $189,000 to do a mile. We have 30 miles.
- So it's a, we have $174,000 budget. It costs $189,000 to do a mile. We have 30 miles.
Committee:
House Rules - Legislative
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Education Commission Apr 30th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Oklahoma Education Commission
Transcript Highlights:
- dollars And I would say if we added at least another 44,000 dollars, it's about a 200,000 dollars budget
- I I had some money left in my budget, so I bought whiteboard boards that you write on with markers.
- And we spent a we had a budget for other stuff that we did.
- Do you have that involved in the budget?
- Adults who are trying to get these certifications that are requested.
Committee:
House Oklahoma Education Commission
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 1, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not sure that's appropriate because we are on a budget committee.
- I'm not sure that's appropriate because we are on a budget committee, but Representative, you have the
- I'm not sure that's appropriate because we are on a budget committee.
- I'm not sure that's appropriate because we are on a budget committee, but representative, you have the
- So I hope these outcomes that are shown help us to make really good policy and budget decisions so that
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met with a full agenda and reported all measures favorably. The committee first heard HB 1327, which would codify the Hope Florida program in state law, and HB 1329, the related public-records exemption for Hope Florida participants; both bills drew questions about oversight, duplication of services, staffing, and data privacy, and both passed 17-0 after an amendment to HB 1329. The committee then approved HB 391, allowing certified batterers intervention programs to include optional faith-based content while remaining grounded in required therapeutic models; an amendment clarified that participation in faith-based components must be strictly voluntary. Supporters argued the bill restores choice and access, while opponents raised concerns about church-state separation and uneven availability of secular alternatives; the bill passed 17-0.
Members also advanced HB 1065, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs, with broad support from members who shared personal experiences and emphasized early detection and public education. HB 1163, dealing with recovery residences, passed 12-5 after debate over local zoning authority, home rule, and whether the bill would help or hinder placement of level four recovery homes near urban cores. Several members said they supported recovery housing in principle but wanted more clarity on task force findings and local impacts before fully backing the measure.
The committee next approved HB 969, which shifts evaluation of school district mental health assistance programs to OPAGA and requires reports on outcomes and effectiveness; members stressed the need to know whether substantial mental health funding is improving student outcomes. HB 1191, which decriminalizes allowing children to travel to school, play outdoors, or stay home for reasonable periods and codifies current DCF policy, passed 16-0 with support framed around parental rights and child development. Finally, HB 1207, the Tristan Murphy Act, passed 15-0 and would expand mental health diversion and treatment options, including training for first responders, a forensic hospital diversion pilot, a behavioral health data repository, and additional evaluation requirements before inmate work assignments. The meeting adjourned after all agenda bills were reported favorably.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 4, 2025, 9:00 AM HST - Day 25
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Hussey, same request. So ordered. Representative Alcos, same request. So ordered.
- Same request, so ordered.
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- Representative Garcia, same request. So ordered. Representative Moroka, same request. So ordered.
- Representative Garcia, same request. So ordered. Representative Moroka, same request. So ordered.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 5/6/26
Transcript Highlights:
- [laughter] So, these communities come to us with their millions and millions of dollars in requests.
- You know, we have some waste requests.
- Well, I think a $200 million request is unrealistic.
- Paul's arena arena arena has<00:15:05.160><c> requests</c><00:15:05.480><c> for</c><00:15:05.600><c>
- bonding</c><00:15:05.880><c> money</c><00:15:06.120><c> for</c><00:15:06.320><c> the</c> has requests
Summary:
House and Senate capital investment leaders held a public discussion focused primarily on lead service line removal and the need for a new bonding bill. Rep. Fue Lee and Chair Jeff Franzen said Minnesota’s existing state and federal lead-line funds will be exhausted by the 2026 construction season, warning that without action there would be no lead removal program in 2027. They framed the issue as a bipartisan public health and infrastructure priority, emphasizing that no amount of lead is safe and that regular capital investment is needed to keep communities moving forward.
Testimony from Raquel Vasquez of St. Paul Regional Water Services, Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, and Joel Smith of LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota described the scale of the problem and the progress made so far. Vasquez said St. Paul’s pilot program is working, with costs coming down and about 6,000 of roughly 26,000 local lead service lines expected to be replaced by the end of the season, but warned that 18,000 to 20,000 would remain without more funding. Peterson said there are about 100,000 known lead service lines statewide and more than 200,000 still being assessed, with replacement costs averaging $10,000 to $15,000 per line. Smith stressed that funding gaps would stall momentum, leave at least 90,000 lead pipes in the ground, and cost the state thousands of union jobs.
In response to questions, Sen. Sandy Pappas said she supports including $100 million in appropriation bonds for lead service lines in the Senate bonding proposal, while acknowledging the need is closer to $250 million. House leaders said they were discussing the size and contents of the bonding bill and were considering both general fund cash and appropriation bonds, with affordability for homeowners a key concern. The chairs also discussed broader bonding priorities, including other water, sewer, road, and facility projects, and noted that decisions would depend on whether leadership can reach agreement on a final bonding package before the end of session.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You've heard the request. Is there an objection? Hearing none, it is so ordered. Mr.
- You've heard the unanimous consent request. Is there an objection?
- You've heard their unanimous consent request. Is there an objection?
- Such monies may be requested by the director and appropriated by the legislature.
- Such monies may be requested by the director and appropriated by the legislature.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior journal, and received communications including the designation of Steve Kaiser as a substitute senator for District 15. The chamber also made several committee report referrals and introductions before moving into floor action on memorials and bills.
The Senate adopted Senate Joint Memorials 110, 111, and 113. SJM 110 urged federal action to restore sugar import safeguards to protect Idaho sugar beet growers and rural jobs. SJM 111 reaffirmed Idaho’s position that public lands should remain in public hands and opposed transfer or sale of federal lands, with debate focusing on stewardship, access, and the cost of state management. SJM 113 supported the concept of Treasury bonds redeemable in gold as a way to test dollar credibility and address inflation. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 116, described as a cleanup of rules related to sales and use taxes and lodging taxes.
On legislation, House Bill 624 passed the Senate 32-0 and was returned to the House; supporters said it updates Idaho’s virtual learning and Idaho Home Learning Academy framework with added oversight, transparency, and contract controls, while preserving the program. Senate Bill 1305 passed on a voice/roll-call consent vote and would let water district users, by resolution, charge water-right transfer costs to the person transacting the property rather than spreading them across all users. Senate Bill 1271, as amended, passed 28-3; it declares invasive rats a public health and safety nuisance and directs the Department of Agriculture to assess the problem and coordinate a response, with legislative approval required for any funding. The Senate then handled first- and second-reading referrals, held a few announcements, and adjourned until the next day.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 11, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So in the fall, then we wrote the request for proposals.
- ><c> commission</c><00:04:30.080><c> contract</c> requested that the commission contract requested that
- </c><00:27:03.200><c> that</c> with the election code, we request that with the election code, we request
- swayed any of you, but I will remain consistent with my request for you.
- Uh but if you do decide request for you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rules Committee Meeting - 2025-05-14
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- A roll call has been requested. The clerk will take the roll. Chair votes aye. Co-Chair Long, no.
- But this is where after one of your budget bills passes or one of the bills is completed, somebody discovers
Bills:
HF3321
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on the education trust fund budget. on the education trust fund budget.
- The members will vote. material uh if it goes over budget. So material uh if it goes over budget.
- I mean, when we came back to pass the budgets, and they weren't surgical masks. >> After the budgets,
- I mean, when we came back to pass the budgets, and they weren't surgical masks. >> After the budgets,
- I mean, when we came back to pass the budgets, and they weren't surgical masks. >> After the budgets,
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We perform this work with a $10 million operating budget and 55 employees.
- The first one, operations and maintenance outsourcing, we were able to successfully execute requests
- I was, I got a request from some members of the Supreme Court to add an amendment to allow a license
- This was at their request. O&V Commissioner has agreed to the requested change.
- Chairman, members, House Resolution 243 by Representative Dickerson urges and requests that the Department
Summary:
The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then adopted Amendment Set 5327, which adds a compliance officer requirement and related qualifications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Supporters of Senate Bill 56 argued that the Lafitte levee district lacks sufficient recurring revenue to maintain its system and that the West Bank flood authority could provide professional management, coordination, and financial support. Testimony also raised concerns about governance problems at SLFPA East and about unresolved landowner damage claims tied to prior levee work. The committee reported SB 56 favorably with amendments.
The Department of Transportation and Development secretary then gave an update on the agency’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing, construction process improvements, faster contractor payments, quicker change-order approvals, and higher project delivery rates. The committee next reported Senate Bill 171 favorably, which cleans up language for the recreation, economy, navigation, and transportation authority board, and Senate Bill 252 favorably, which allows driver’s license records to reflect both acceptance and refusal of anatomical gift authorization.
Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic vehicle titles and registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, require electronic lien and title functions for certain users, and set implementation timelines; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would create a Louisiana Vehicle Commission by consolidating the motor vehicle commissions, was amended with a substitute but then voluntarily deferred to allow more stakeholder work. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate and adding a special plate provision for designated state officials tied to Supreme Court parking/security concerns, was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, urging safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident, was amended to shift responsibility to parish governing authorities and was reported with amendments.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- APPLICANTS, OVER 1000 APPLICATIONS WERE RECEIVED AND REVIEWED TOTALING OVER $1 BILLION IN SUBSIDY REQUESTS
- AS YOU CAN SEE $291 BILLION IN SUBSIDY REQUESTS.
- AND IT DRILLS DOWN TO WHERE IT SHOWS SUBSIDY AMOUNT REQUESTED BY THE PROVISIONAL AWARDEE AS THE MATCH
- IT IS DESIGNED TO REIMBURSE THE COMMITTEE HAITIAN SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE RELOCATION REQUESTS
- THIS WORK GOING ON, MAYBE HISTORICALLY SO THEY'RE STARTING TO SEE PROVIDERS FOR THE FIRST TIME REQUESTING
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It restores legislative budget commission process for approval and consultation related to work program
- And thanks for accepting my co-sponsor request.
- Your thoughtfulness and think this is a great bill, and thanks for accepting my co-sponsor request.
- And thanks for accepting my co-sponsor request. your thoughtfulness and think this is a great bill and
- thanks for accepting my co-sponsor request.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development considered a full agenda of transportation, economic development, housing, emergency services, and specialty license plate bills. Several measures were explained and advanced without opposition, including the Department of Transportation agency bill (CS/CS/SB 1662), a Purple Heart toll exemption bill (CS/SB 574), a Florida Highway Patrol specialty plate bill (CS/SB 824), a construction disruption assistance loan program for small businesses (CS/CS/SB 324), a manufactured housing assistance bill for local housing plans (CS/SB 1714), a foreign agents registration bill (CS/CS/SB 766), military academy specialty plates (CS/SB 1024), a Safe Coastal Wildlife specialty plate (CS/SB 1246), an emergency services warning-light bill (CS/SB 1644), the Florida Wildflower specialty plate (SB 1152), and a toll exemption bill for 100% disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients (CS/SB 532).
The committee adopted amendments on several bills. On CS/CS/SB 1662, Senator Collins’ strike-all amendment made a range of DOT-related changes, including the Florida Transportation Academy, seaport and airport accountability provisions, and allowing cranes to move under special blanket permits at night. On CS/CS/SB 324, the committee adopted a delete-everything amendment and a further amendment removing liability language; the bill would create a revolving loan program for small businesses harmed by public works construction, with members raising concerns about eligibility, verification of losses, and public records issues for financial documents. On CS/SB 766, an amendment clarified definitions and aligned the bill with federal FARA standards, including a 20% beneficial ownership threshold. On CS/SB 532, an amendment added Purple Heart recipients to the toll exemption.
Testimony and debate were generally supportive, with several outside witnesses appearing in favor of the bills, including Florida PBA, the Florida Manufactured Homeowners Federation, the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, the Center for Security Policy, and the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Members highlighted constituent impacts and policy concerns on a few measures, especially the construction disruption loan bill and the disabled veteran toll exemption, where some senators suggested narrowing the scope or adding protections. All bills considered were reported favorably, and senators later requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected tabs before the committee adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- But on top of that, their custom is... ...to hammer these low-wage employees with a request for tips,
- sometimes four and five requests.
- But they should not be able to continue to pound these consumers with a request for a voluntary additional
- if an individual wanted their cash into their checking account immediately, on the day that they requested
- The Fund board respectfully requests that House Bill 3594 be reported out of this committee favorably
Keywords:
gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I respectfully request that the committee act favorably on these two bills.
- would still be responsible for making the determination for benefits and then would issue a payment request
- state's municipalities, we can focus on those services rather than worrying about potential mid-year budget
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its first public hearing of the 2025–2026 session, with House Chair Rep. Joe McGonagle outlining the committee’s focus on veterans’ benefits, military families, and related policy priorities. He noted the committee’s recent record of advancing major veterans legislation, described the hearing as hybrid, and explained that testimony would be limited to three minutes. The committee then heard testimony on several bills, including H. 3886/S. 2503, H. 3863/S. 2480, and H. 3859, among others.
Melissa Willett of the Department of Defense and Rep. John Stanley testified in support of H. 3886/S. 2503, which would expand support for military families by improving school open enrollment flexibility, special education continuity, concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile matters on military installations, and coordination around military protective orders. Committee members questioned the juvenile jurisdiction and protective-order provisions, with concerns raised about federal versus state authority and due process; witnesses said the jurisdiction change would be case-by-case and that military protective orders are commander-issued decisions that could be used as evidence in civilian proceedings. The Department of Defense said the proposal aligns with priorities from military stakeholders and other New England states.
Jim Keene testified in support of H. 3863/S. 2480, seeking a cost-of-living adjustment for veterans’ benefits and extending certain benefits to Guard and Reserve members killed on active duty. Allie DeBateau of the Massachusetts Municipal Association testified on H. 3859, which would streamline veterans benefits administration by having the state pay benefits directly rather than reimbursing municipalities quarterly; she said this would reduce local administrative burden while leaving local veterans service officers’ roles unchanged. Committee members asked about municipal support and the fiscal impact, and the hearing concluded with no votes taken, followed by adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- victories, in which they played a key role in legislation that required counties to prepare formal budgets
- President, I request to rescind the vote on File Item A79, AB 1457, and place the item on third reading
- Senator Valadares: I'd like to request a no vote. We will take a... No vote.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the pledge, and then moved through a series of privileges-of-the-floor recognitions. Senators honored California Interscholastic Federation Scholar-Athletes Ryan Liu of Burlingame High School and Mona Sugawata of West Torrance High School for their academic, athletic, and community achievements, and welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Province in China to mark the 15th anniversary of the California-Jiangsu sister-state relationship. The chamber also recognized the California Taxpayers Association on its 100th anniversary and welcomed Senator Ochoa Bogh’s district staff visiting Sacramento.
On floor actions, Senator Menjivar moved to rescind the vote on AB 1457 and place it on third reading; the motion passed on a 28-9 roll call. The Senate then took up the consent calendar, approving Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 129, 164, and 166 by a 38-0 vote, with the same vote applying to the related items. No items were pulled from consent.
The remainder of the session consisted of adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senators Becker, Wiener, and Rubio honored Clarence Jones, Rita Semmel, and Deputy Levi Vargas, respectively, highlighting Jones’s role with Martin Luther King Jr., Semmel’s leadership in San Francisco’s Jewish and interfaith communities, and Vargas’s service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Senate then announced the next floor session for Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m., and recessed.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:03 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And just while we're waiting, we do have three Senate bills and a memorial, but at the request of everyone
- funds for the children who are entitled to those benefits as opposed to including them in our base budget
- But if a child does move placements and they need clothes, the foster parent or the child can request
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This joint memorial requests that the closure and replacement of the Fairfax Bridge be considered an
- Vice Chair Lovick, Senate Joint Memorial 8016, requesting Congress to determine that the closure of the
- And now it's their job to help us finish writing a budget that will come out in a week or two.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, bridge repair, infrastructure, emergency funding, transportation, cash transactions, pennies, currency, economic efficiency, financial regulation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- And it holds health plans accountable, requiring them to respond to patient requests for help within
- On behalf of Assemblymember Lowenthal, I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you very much.
- co-sponsor group bridges of hope Californians for safety and justice California's United for Responsible Budget
Committee:
House Appropriations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Speaker, I request consent to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend.
- 18:05.359><c> Review</c> Congressional Budget Office of Review Congressional Budget Office of Review
- Speaker, I have no further requests >> Mr.
- The yeas and nays are requested.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> concurrence of the House is requested. concurrence of the House is requested.
- </c> overreach, and reign in agency budgets. overreach, and reign in agency budgets.
- . >> The yeas and nays are requested.
- </c> >> I request yays and nays. >> I request yays and nays.
- Uh the president their family budgets.