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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Sep 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We stand ready to support you in any way we can.
- They've been very supportive; they've been with us forever.
- So, I would appreciate support on those. Thank you. Oh, go ahead.
- I think it'll help us; it'll help everyone come together and support it.
- This way, we can continue to garner the support that we need for the Spaceport.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got a responsibility to support those who keep Texas strong.
- So, um, you know, we're certainly supportive of any, any of those control measures.
- We need support for fair, uh, legal fairness for business.
- Producers and infrastructure need support from our state and federal government.
- Uh, we are supportive of.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/16/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:21:13.600><c> assistance</c> forward for help, support, assistance forward for help, support
- Uh we're both here in support of well. Uh we're both here in support of HB1651.
- I support that amendment as well.
- </c> communities who are supporting victims. communities who are supporting victims.
- :03.359><c> legal</c><02:50:03.760><c> framework</c> support the support the legal framework support
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/23/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Derry and I do support this. Derry and I do support this.
- </c> supported.
- But we also need to support supported.
- We support it.
- And I think that's the power of support<02:33:53.040><c> and</c> support and support and acceptance.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/01/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> support it. Thank you. support it. Thank you.
- </c> support of HB 1734. support of HB 1734.
- </c> extra support. extra support.
- . support. support.
- </c> support of HB 1734. support of HB 1734.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is why I am supportive of many of the programs in this bill.
- This is why I am supportive of many of the programs in this bill.
- Members, I respectfully ask for your aye vote and happy to support the author.
- I rise today in strong support of AB 35 by the Assembly Member from San Diego.
- With that, I rise in support and ask my colleagues to do the same.
Summary:
The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day.
Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1.
The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- So I appreciate you sharing all that too, and it has my support. Thank you. And, uh, Mr.
- But we still support butternut squash. Yeah. But we still support butternut squash. Yeah, yeah.
- And so it has my support, you know, for the proponents.
- So it absolutely has my support.
- But I would like to thank you for your time, consideration, and support of this bill.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hybrid hearing with several late-file bills and a large turnout. The main topics were symbolic designations and local property/lease matters: bills to designate the American lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, asparagus as the official state vegetable, and a Waltham bill concerning the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink lease and right of first refusal. Senator Howard also testified on a Lowell bill making a limited language change to facilitate redevelopment of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINK) at UMass Lowell.
Testimony on the lobster bill emphasized the industry’s cultural and economic importance to coastal Massachusetts, its sustainability efforts, and its role in working waterfronts and the seafood economy. The asparagus bill drew especially enthusiastic support from Hadley Elementary students, teachers, local farmers, and legislators, who described asparagus as central to western Massachusetts agriculture, identity, and civic education. The Waltham rink bill was presented as necessary to protect a heavily used community and youth hockey facility after major city investment, while committee members noted concerns about privatization and affordability of ice time. The Lowell bill was described as a narrow technical fix to remove a reversionary clause that could impede a major redevelopment project.
Committee members generally expressed support or favorable reactions to the proposals, with several lighthearted comments about lobster and asparagus. The hearing concluded after testimony ended, and a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight May 20th, 2026
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- But we still support butternut squash. Yeah. But we still support butternut squash.
- And so it has my support, you know, for the proponents.
- So it absolutely has my support.
- But I would like to thank you for your time, consideration, and support of this bill.
- We could not have reached this milestone without the steadfast support of a remarkable community.
Keywords:
asparagus, official vegetable, state symbol, Massachusetts, Veterans Memorial Rink, Waltham, municipal lease, capital management, city right of first refusal, American lobster, cultural significance, marine life, property, Lowell, state administration, legislation, local government, official state vegetable, state designation, Commonwealth
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In particular, I just want to draw... ...worthy of support.
- So with that, you know, we support the resolution, and we hope that the committee does too.
- So with that, you know, we support the resolution. And we hope that the committee does too.
- I support House Joint Memorial 18 and Sarah Alstott's testimony, and here's why.
- I'm in strong support of H.J.M. 15.
Committee:
House Environment, Energy and Technology
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Next witness in support of House Bill 1647.
- We're in support of the bill.
- Next witness is support of House Bill 1647. Next one is the support of House Bill 1647.
- We're in support of the bill.
- Next witness in support of House Bill 1647.
Committee:
House Insurance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Democratic Leaders Media Availability Feb 18th, 2026 at 11:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Around 80% of them had some level of bipartisan support.
- But you don't need Republican support on the errors tax. Do you have all the Democrats support?
- I've been very supportive of this bill, but we just have to see where the caucus is at.
- I've been very supportive of this bill, but we just have to see where the caucus is at.
- I've been very supportive of this bill, but we just have to see where the caucus is at.
Summary:
Senate and House Democratic leaders held a post-cutoff media availability to review the first half of session and outline priorities for the remainder. They said both chambers made substantial progress on protecting Washington from federal overreach and on affordability, citing measures on ICE access and notice, private spaces, housing expansion, medical debt interest caps, senior property tax relief, working families and small business tax credits, and proposals to phase out sales tax on services. They also highlighted that the House moved nearly 200 bills, about 80% with bipartisan support, and said the chambers are now processing each other’s bills and preparing for a fast-paced final stretch.
A major focus was the “millionaire’s tax” and related tax relief proposals. Leaders said the governor’s suggestions, including a sales tax holiday and diaper relief, were welcome and that the updated revenue forecast gives the budget more breathing room and reserves, though much of the new revenue is offset by caseload growth and federal cuts. They said the tax package is intended to support long-term fiscal sustainability and affordability, and that House members will continue shaping the bill in committee. They also discussed a separate proposal to tax large employers whose workers rely on Medicaid, saying it is being considered in light of new federal requirements to track Medicaid employment data, while noting concerns from employers and nonprofits.
The conversation also covered several bills that stalled or were delayed. Leaders said the JR bill did not advance because it lacked votes, though support and stakeholder engagement increased this year. They said child welfare bills and Senator Wilson’s proposals were paused after stakeholder concerns, while Representative Fitzgibbon defended the House’s approach to child safety and said lawmakers are still working on the issue. Other topics included the transmission and cultural resources bills, where a late procedural request to read a bill in full disrupted plans to move multiple measures together, and a tort-liability bill that passed the Senate and is expected to continue in the House with amendments. They also addressed the 0.05 impaired-driving bill, the Left Plan 1 pension proposal, the farmworker unionization bill, and the initiative-related bill, with several of these measures described as still under discussion or lacking enough support to move this year.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So long and short of it, it's taken a long time, but I support it. Great support for it.
- That is what this project can support us in doing.
- That is what this project can support us in doing.
- That is what this project can support us in doing.
- That is what this project can support us in doing.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- For those reasons, I ask for your support. All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed?
- I will support it today. Well, I appreciate the proposed substitute. I will support it today.
- I would appreciate your support. Thank you.
- I would appreciate your support. Thank you. And I will support it. and think.
- Appreciate your support. Thank you, and I will support it.
Bills:
SB6290 , SB6282 , SB5379 , SB6197 , SB6158 , SB6302 , SB5882 , SB6303 , SB6180 , SB6195 , SB6196 , SB6204 , SB6287
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
liquor regulation, cannabis board, reorganization, state agency, governance, apprenticeship, behavioral health, construction trades, workforce training, wellness, interest arbitration, parks and recreation, public employees, labor relations, employee rights, SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We wanted to let you know here at Equal Ground we fully support this bill, and we fully support my Jacksonville
- Chair: Brad Ashwell, All Voting Local Action, waives in support. Martin Orti waives in support.
- Chair: Florida Family Voice waiving in support.
- Chair Robinson: Erin, Florida Family Voice in support. Chair Robinson: Norm Brockman in support.
- I'm here in support of the pink birds.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 13, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Marquese Miller from Orange County Public Schools waives in support.
- And waives in support, correct or wishes to speak. Thank you, sir.
- So you support programs, not not just athletic programs to.
- support their coaches.
- And I appreciate this bill, so I'm going to support it. Thank you. >> Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Workforce, labor and economic development panel hears HF1965 3/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I urge you to support House File 1965 and the Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program.
- This critical funding from the Department of Employment and Economic Development supports the Elevate
- I<00:04:42.800><c> urge</c><00:04:42.960><c> you</c><00:04:43.120><c> to</c><00:04:43.360><c> support
- House File 1965 I urge you to support House File 1965 and<00:04:46.080><c> the</c><00:04:46.320><c>
- the Elevate Community Business supports the Elevate Community Business Academy<00:04:56.720><c> and<
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we recommend that we align the allowable uses within the school safety allotment to to support what
- So whether that is the health and safety code related to mental health supports or that is the um.
- Multi-tiered systems of support.
- Non-behavioral health services, mental health personnel and support, and programs addressing childhood
- Today I am here in support of Senate Bill 293.
Committee:
Senate Finance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- OF COURSE THERE ARE LOCALLY COLLECTED TUITION FEES THAT HELP SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS BUT BY IN LARGE THE
- LARGEST RUNNING CATEGORY THAT SUPPORTS THEM IS THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION CATEGORY.
- EVEN A TWO YEAR DEGREE NECESSARILY AND SO I THINK IS EVIDENCE THAT THE FUNDING LEVELS OF THE STATE SUPPORT
- THAT WAS $100 MILLION OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GIVEN TO THE 28 COLLEGES THROUGH THE FUNDING THAT WAS $100
- MILLION OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GIVEN TO THE 28 COLLEGES THROUGH THE FUNDING MODEL THAT I WILL SPEND
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> can't support it as is. can't support it as is.
- ,</c> elder justice, family caregiver support, elder justice, family caregiver support, and<00:09:30.160
- As a all parties ended in support.
- . support. support.
- general support for that idea support general support for that idea altogether.<01:07:32.560><c> It's
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House debate on MN emergency powers bill Feb 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> vote no on this amendment I support vote no on this amendment I support current<00:38:59.240><c>
- I am certainly a supporter of the approach in the DFL amendment.
- I am certainly a supporter of the approach in the DE amendment.
- They were supporting their governor.
- </c><01:09:09.120><c> their</c> state they were supporting their state they were supporting their governor