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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and internet articles and radio shows.
- As Article 18 does not define Adam Colby: other electronic communication devices.
- It amends Article 13A.501 to mirror these changes for organized criminal activity cases.
- It's under Article 15.17. All trials and courts are supposed to be present.
- I want to read to you, this is Article Mr. Little: 20A.256.
Bills:
HB200
Keywords:
HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Typically, you're trying to do it through adverse publicity, putting on news articles and internet articles
- Amends Article 13A.501 to mirror these changes for organized criminal activity cases.
- That's Article 13A.251. Members, any other questions? Thank you.
- It's under Article 15.17. All trials and courts are supposed to be public.
- Changes to Article 20A of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Keywords:
animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's read the next bill, please: House Bill 2592, enacting Title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1, and revising
- it so ordered let's read the next bill please House bill 2592 in that committee title 18 chapter 1 article
- Household 2592 enactment in title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1, and Vice Statue, Binding, Section 18105,
- Third reading of bills: House Bill 2592, an act relating to Title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1, amending
- Amending Title 41, Chapter 21, Article 1, Section 41-105, relating to state...
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars. On Calendar 1, HB 2192 (employment/video content matters of public concern) was amended and given a do pass recommendation. HB 2592 (government information technology) was amended to remove legislative approval of certain emergency or temporary AI-related rules and received a do pass recommendation. HB 2752 (Commerce Authority trade office) received a do pass recommendation after a Mesnard amendment and an Epstein amendment was debated; the Epstein amendment failed on division, and the bill was retained on the calendar. HB 2916 (traffic schools and instructors fingerprint clearance) was amended to allow work to begin while fingerprint clearance is pending and received a do pass recommendation. HB 2946 (development fees) was amended to address municipal distinctions based on dwelling size/bedrooms and received a do pass recommendation. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted.
On Calendar 2, HB 2918, HB 2999, HB 1418, and HCR 2059 were considered. HB 2999 (special taxing districts/infrastructure finance districts) drew the most discussion; a Mesnard floor amendment made several changes to tax-rate, bond, and infrastructure provisions, and the bill was ultimately amended and given a do pass recommendation. HB 1418 (sheriff auxiliary authority) and HCR 2059 (county services) also received do pass recommendations. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted.
On Calendar 3, HB 2035 (DCS kinship care placement requirements) was amended to change a reporting deadline and received a do pass recommendation. HB 241 (child neglect financial resources exception), HB 2594 (child confidentiality), and HB 2932 (groundwater transportation fee/withdrawal-related provisions) were also considered; HB 2594 and HB 2932 were amended and received do pass recommendations. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On Calendar 4, HB 2109 (portable wireless communication devices/distracted driving penalties for motorcycles), HB 2118 (mobile food vendors’ licenses), HB 2244 (eviction satisfaction of judgment), and HB 4011 (HOA duties) were all advanced, with committee or floor amendments adopted where offered, and the report was adopted.
The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for HB 2440 (transition program), adopted a technical floor amendment, and advanced the bill. Later, the chamber adopted a proclamation recognizing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its centennial and welcomed guests from the university. The Senate received a House request to return SB 1113 for further amendment and appointed free conference committees for HB 2133 and HB 2010. On third reading, HB 2592 passed 16-9-1, HB 2916 passed 26-1-3, HB 2946 passed 27-0-3, and HB 2999 passed 21-6-3, with Senator Epstein explaining her no vote on HB 2999 due to concerns about homeowner cost uncertainty. The Senate then adjourned until April 15, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It fixes the names for conservation corps, so it's consistent throughout that article and then clarifies
- On line 220, you'll see the start of Article 3.
- I'm going to talk about the policy portions of the arts article.
- I'm going to talk about the policy portions of the arts article, which start on page 70.
- I spent the morning reviewing the Minnesota Constitution, Article 11, Section 15, which deals with the
Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In compliance with Article 4, Part 2, Section 9, Constitution of Arizona, I moved that the Senate, 57th
- In compliance with Article 4, Part 2, Section 9, Constitution of Arizona, I'm directed by the House..
- In compliance with Article 4, Part 2, Section 9, Constitution of Arizona, I'm directed by the House of
- President, in compliance with Article 4, Part 2, Section 9, Constitution of Arizona, I'm directed by
Summary:
The Senate met to handle adjournment business and related constitutional consent requests. A motion was made for the Senate to request House consent to adjourn after completing its work on May 5, 2026, until May 11, 2026, with authority for the President to call members back earlier on at least 72 hours’ notice. The motion passed by voice vote, and the Senate then recessed.
After reconvening, the President announced Senator Kavanagh as temporary President pro tempore for May 5, 2026. The House message was read requesting consent for the House to adjourn after completing its work on May 5 until June 1, 2026, with similar authority for the Speaker to recall members on 72 hours’ notice and permission to adjourn for more than three days during the interim. The House also informed the Senate that it had granted the Senate’s adjournment request.
Senator Gowan moved that the Senate accede to the House’s adjournment request, and the motion carried by voice vote. Finally, Senator Gowan moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:15 p.m., and that motion also passed. The Senate then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the articles on the Mass Legal Help website is a 1,600-word article about paid family and medical
- The article is in both English and Spanish.
- It was the 10th most viewed article on the Spanish site.
- The majority of web traffic to the article comes from Google search.
- It was the 10th most viewed article on the Spanish site.
Summary:
The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2.
The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a uh an article in as well.
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of vote to table these articles of vote to table these articles of impeachment - This the actual articles of impeachment.
- that will be stated in the articles of impeachment.
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of I pledge to bring the articles of I pledge to bring the articles of impeachment
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Jul 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the rest of Article 49 or Article 1 tells them what they have to do.
- That are not in Article 1 or Article 4, which is Chile-Ley.
- When it says land-grant merced, that is an Article I or Article IV land-grant.
- They're all Article I.
- In 2023, Article I was amended, here, because this, the Las Vegas grant, back in the early 20s through
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Feb 27th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- I would point you to the various articles that I submitted to the dais.
- So, just in looking at this, and I know that it does apply to CHIP, as the Article 2 works.
- So when we're doing Article 2, one of the things we keep asking, you know, whether it's HHSC or DFPS
- Um, you know, there were some very public articles that were made about Texas and potential fraud and
- We've been featured in articles in the New Yorker about... Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse.
Keywords:
hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we review Article V, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Agencies.
- First, we're going to take up the Office of the Attorney General in Article I.
- Today, we review Article V, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Agencies.
- First, we're going to take up, though, the Office of the Attorney General in Article I.
- We're going to take up Articles I and V.
Bills:
SB 1
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the Honorable Members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas Article 3, Section
- DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article
- Tallahassee, to the Honorable Members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, whereas Article
- Whereas Article 3, Section 3C1 of the Florida Constitution permits the governor to convene the legislature
- DeSantis, governor of the state of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- currently in the housing support account to the general fund for appropriation under the appropriation article
- Then in Article 2, Section 1 on line 24, this authorizes the $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds
- Turning to Article 3 on page 11, Section 1 of this article would require an annual report from the Minnesota
- Finally, the last section of this article, beginning on page 15, Line 26 would establish an Accessible
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/17/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- a petition warrant article to do an audit.
- the ability to place a petition warrant article to do an audit.
- So, if this warrant article money."
- the voters vote no on a special warrant article, no means no.
- the voters vote no on a special warrant article, no means no.
Summary:
The Municipal and County Government Committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026, to act on a series of bills. Early in the meeting, members agreed that they could consult the online submission summaries rather than have changing submission counts read aloud. The committee then took up House Bill 1386, which would have allowed citizens in a municipality to vote to require a financial audit of a local school district. Members opposing the bill argued that school districts already have audit authority and reporting requirements under existing law, and that the proposal was unnecessary and potentially burdensome. The committee voted 17-0 to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate, placing it on the consent calendar.
The committee next considered House Bill 1181FN on public hearing notice requirements for zoning board of adjustment appeals. Members who opposed the bill said newspaper publication provides independent third-party verification and archival value, and that removing that requirement would weaken public notice. The committee voted 17-0 ITL and sent the bill to the consent calendar. It also voted 17-0 ITL on House Bill 1327, concerning the definition of commercially zoned land, largely because the sponsor was absent and members said they could not do due diligence without hearing from the sponsor.
The committee then acted on House Bill 1473FN, concerning the use of agricultural fairground property, and House Bill 1147, concerning the use of capital reserve funds. In both cases, members cited the sponsor’s absence and the need for more information as reasons to recommend inexpedient to legislate; both votes were 17-0 and both bills were placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 1220, which would have allowed municipal governing bodies to review and approve school budgets, was also recommended ITL by a 17-0 vote after members raised concerns about local control, legal conflicts between separate entities, and technical drafting problems.
The committee recommended ought to pass on House Bill 118, which raises the amount of money municipal treasurers may hold before depositing it in the bank, with supporters saying the higher threshold would reduce unnecessary trips to the bank and improve efficiency. It also recommended ought to pass on House Bill 1151, a housekeeping bill correcting statutory references related to conservation commission appropriations, and it approved House Bill 1309 as amended after adopting Amendment 2026-0411H to clarify town meeting warrant language. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1385, prohibiting negative property tax rates in certain municipalities, and recommended ITL by a 17-0 vote after testimony indicated the practice at issue had already ended and that a blanket prohibition could create problems for municipalities with excess revenues. The committee also began work on House Bill 1369, relating to posting warrants for special town meetings, and discussed an amendment to preserve newspaper notice while also allowing website posting where available.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, I'll start with section 14 of article one.
- Chairman and members, I'll start with section 14 of article one.
- Back to article two, the renewable development account article two contains a net of $40 million.
- Back to article two, the renewable development account article two contains a net of $40 million.
- 2 of Senate File Article 2 of Senate File 4504. 4504. 4504.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/02/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't intend to go through this article section by section.
- Again, I don't intend to go through the article section by section.
- Finally, Article 6 modifies food handler licensing provisions.
article <00:40:56.240>six section.- Um, finally, article six section.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/21/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
- I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
- I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
- I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
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WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Banking and Insurance Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 02:34 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- This agency bill from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner updates provisions within Articles 4 and
- 5 of Chapter 23 of the West Virginia Code, articles that cover the administration of workers' compensation
- This bill creates a new article in insurance. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- This bill creates a new article in the insurance code entitled Guaranteed Issue Rights for Medicare Supplement
- states in there, 'The Legislature hereby finds the duties and responsibilities of insurers under this article
Summary:
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and approved the March 4, 2026 minutes by voice vote. The committee first considered House Bill 55, which updates and modernizes workers’ compensation statutes to reflect the privatized system, remove obsolete provisions, and adjust the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review from five members to three. The Insurance Commissioner testified that the bill is part of the cleanup from privatization and would give the governor more flexibility in appointments. After adopting a strike-and-insert amendment and a title amendment, the committee reported HB 55 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
The committee then took up House Bill 5463, which would reduce BRIM’s required liability coverage for county boards of education from $1.25 million to $1 million per occurrence and eliminate the separate $5 million excess coverage requirement. BRIM’s director testified that the excess market was difficult to access and costly, but several senators raised concerns that lowering coverage could reduce protection for victims and school-related claims. After a divided vote, the motion to report the bill failed, and HB 5463 was not passed by the committee.
Next, the committee considered House Bill 4869, creating guaranteed issue rights for Medicare supplement policies, including annual birthday replacement rights and a special right for certain Medicaid recipients losing eligibility. Counsel said the bill would prohibit underwriting barriers during the guaranteed issue periods and require an annual report on premium trends. With no amendments offered, the committee reported HB 4869 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance. The bill would allow the mine subsidence fund to offset payments by amounts received from other sources and limit lawsuits over claims reported to BRIM. Members debated a proposed strike-and-insert amendment that would have softened the litigation limits and added notice and remedy provisions, but the amendment was rejected. The committee then reported HB 5462 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and the meeting adjourned.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Banking and Insurance Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 02:34 pm
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- This agency bill from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner updates provisions within Articles 4 and
- 5 of Chapter 23 of the West Virginia Code, articles that cover the administration of workers' compensation
- This bill creates a new article in the insurance code. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- This bill creates a new article in the insurance code entitled Guaranteed Issue Rights for Medicare Supplement
- states in there, the legislature hereby finds the duties and responsibilities of insurers under this article
Summary:
The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and first approved the March 4, 2026 minutes. It then took up Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 55, a workers’ compensation cleanup bill from the Insurance Commissioner’s office. Counsel explained that the bill modernizes outdated code after privatization of the workers’ compensation system, repeals obsolete provisions, updates references to the Insurance Commissioner, reduces the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review from five members to three, and makes related technical changes. The committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment and a title amendment, and then reported the bill to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass. The Insurance Commissioner and a senior senator both spoke in support, describing the bill as part of the long-term cleanup of the privatized system and noting the reduced caseload on the Board of Review.
The committee next considered Engrossed House Bill 5463, which would lower the required insurance coverage for county boards of education from $1.25 million to $1 million per occurrence and eliminate the separate $5 million excess coverage requirement. BRIM’s executive director testified that the agency had difficulty finding a market partner for the excess coverage and that the premium cost exceeded $5 million, creating a burden for county boards. Some senators raised concerns that reducing coverage could limit recovery for victims in serious claims and that the change might reduce protections for school systems. When the motion to report the bill was put to a vote, the result was tied, and the chair declared the bill not passed.
The committee then approved Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 4869, which creates guaranteed issue rights for Medicare supplement policies in West Virginia. Counsel explained that the bill allows certain policyholders to replace a Medicare supplement policy during an annual birthday period without medical underwriting, and also grants a guaranteed issue right for certain individuals losing Medicaid eligibility. The bill also requires annual reporting on premium trends and gives the Insurance Commissioner rulemaking authority. The motion to report the bill to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass was adopted.
Finally, the committee considered Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5462 on mine subsidence insurance. Counsel explained that the bill would allow the mine subsidence fund to reduce payments by amounts already received by a policyholder and, as introduced, would bar actions against insurers for claims reported to the board. A proposed strike-and-insert amendment would have replaced the blanket bar with a 90-day pre-suit notice requirement and limits on damages, but after discussion from senators, counsel, BRIM, and the Insurance Federation, the committee rejected the strike-and-insert and also rejected a separate amendment to strike the setoff language. The committee then reported the bill to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass, and adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1165, amending Title 20, Chapter 4, Article 3, A.R.S., relating to health insurance.
- Senate Bill 1175, amending Title 8, Chapter 4, Article 4, A.R.S., by adding Section 8-530.10, relating
- Senate Bill 1233, amending Title 36, Chapter 2, Article 5, relating to state agencies.
- Senate Bill 1561, amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 36-420.06 relating
- Senate Bill 1564, amending Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1, A.R.S., by adding Section 36-420.06 relating
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota House passes HF72 2/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Here's an article here that I pulled: a massive Minnesota free food nonprofit listed a curious job description
- Here's an article here that I pulled: a massive Minnesota free food nonprofit listed a curious job description
- Here's an article here that I pulled: a massive Minnesota free food nonprofit listed a curious job description
- Here's an article here that I pulled: a massive Minnesota free food nonprofit listed a curious job description
- Here's an article here that I pulled: a massive Minnesota free food nonprofit listed a curious job description