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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I yield one minute to the gentleman from Rhode Island, Mr. Magazino.
- </c> the gentleman from Rhode Island, Mr. the gentleman from Rhode Island, Mr.
- The gentleman from Massachusetts yields to the gentlewoman from Hawaii, Mr.
- The gentleman from Massachusetts yields to the gentlewoman from Hawaii, Mr.
- Speaker, um, I yield to the gentleman from Rhode Island, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hang on just a second, if you don't mind, we're also going to bring up Craig Island. Tom?
- And Craig Island, I see you. Testifying on behalf of self, and you are for HB4568, is that correct?
- Craig Island for the record here in my individual capacity. Mr.
- I started dancing in Hawaii. I am required size being four feet.
- The Nueces River Authority has proposed to put a 100 million gallon per day facility in Harbor Island
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
- California is home to 7.3 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, more than
- I understand how big this is to a lot of people, especially in the Pacific Islander community.
- Here in California, we are home to more than 7 million Asian and Pacific Islanders.
- Asian and Pacific Islanders ...7 million Asian and Pacific Islanders.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service.
After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker and gentlemen, I think in the Hawaii case we see that just the fact, the act of choosing the
- I mean Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, North Carolina. Mr.
- Bill Sponsor: Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Rhode Island.
- And then Rhode Island, they have exactly the same...
- So other states like Kansas and Rhode Island are also working to adopt this policy.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And then it'll go all the way back to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and all the territories. So at 6 p.m.
- That happens to be Castle Island, which is only about 30,000 people watching the parade of sail.
- Real quickly: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Ecuador, France, Germany, India
Summary:
The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary.
Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading.
Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member of Hawaii, you are recognized for your guest introduction.
- On behalf of the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus...
- On behalf of the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, we stand with you every single day, every
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file.
The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added.
The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs.
The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then it'll go all the way back to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, all the territories. So at 6 p.m.
- That happens to be Castle Island, which is only about 30,000 people watching the parade of sail.
- Real quickly: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Ecuador, France, Germany, India
Summary:
The commission meeting opened with a roll call, establishing a quorum after some initial confusion about attendance. Chair Paul Mark and Co-Chair Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent Henry Knox Trail commemorations, including events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester event. The group also discussed the role of the National Park Service and changes in park leadership related to Boston National Historical Park.
Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism gave a detailed update on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 programming. Topics included the Henry Knox Trail commemorations, grant funding for 250th-related events, the proposed America 250 time capsule, a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, an “America’s potluck” idea for July 5, educational programming, volunteer service initiatives, and a Kansas-inspired tractor tribute. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions for a Massachusetts-only backup capsule and for Secretary of State Bill Galvin to help determine criteria. They also said they would seek the governor’s input on the potluck idea and distribute a graphic for the Declaration reading.
Representatives from Revolution 250 then updated the commission on upcoming commemorations tied to Henry Knox and Evacuation Day, including Worcester, Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights. They described crowd sizes, procession plans, living history participants, a Washington Medal unveiling at the Boston Public Library, and coordination with local and state partners. They also gave an extensive update on Sail Boston, including ship recruitment, public safety planning, expected international participation, and the event’s overlap with other major Boston activities. The meeting ended with a presentation on “Rebel Town,” a proposed musical about the Boston Tea Party, which its creator said was developed in western Massachusetts and sought support to bring to Boston for the 250th anniversary. The commission took no substantive votes beyond approving adjournment at the end of the meeting.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then it'll go all the way back to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, all the territories. So at 6 p.m.
- That happens to be Castle Island, which is only about 30,000 people watching the parade of sail.
- Real quickly: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Ecuador, France, Germany, India
Summary:
The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, after which members could not approve prior minutes because the earlier meeting had not been official. Co-chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent America 250/Henry Knox Trail events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester commemoration. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism then outlined Massachusetts’ America 250 plans, including the state’s 250th signature event on July 4 with the Boston Pops, grant-funded programming across the Commonwealth, and several national initiatives: a time capsule contribution, a coordinated July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence, America’s Potluck on July 5, volunteer-service promotion through America Gives, and a tractor-themed tribute idea from Kansas. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions that Secretary of State William Galvin help decide the final item and that Massachusetts create its own backup time capsule; they also said the Declaration reading should be broadly promoted, while the potluck should likely wait for Governor Healey’s buy-in. Jonathan Lane and Dusty Rhodes then updated the commission on Henry Knox Trail, Evacuation Day, and Sail Boston, describing large crowds at prior events, the move of the Worcester program to a larger venue, planned commemorations in Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights, and a major Sail Boston schedule in July with many international ships and extensive public-safety coordination. They also noted related plans such as an invitation-only Boston Public Library event to unveil the Washington Medal and a March 17 Dorchester Heights ceremony with a procession and tented program.
The final presentation was from John Lane on Rebel Town, a musical about the Boston Tea Party developed in western Massachusetts. He described the show as a family-friendly, educational production that blends history and theater, with characters including John Adams, Paul Revere, Mercy Otis Warren, and John Hancock, and said it had been staged in Lenox with strong audience response. Lane asked the commission to help find a Boston venue and broader support so the production could be mounted for the 250th anniversary, estimating a larger-scale budget and noting interest from local supporters and cultural organizations. Members asked a few questions about prior performances and logistics, then agreed to circulate his materials to the commission. With no further business, the commission voted unanimously to adjourn.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 26th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- , with White falling just below the statewide average, and then multiracial and Asian or Pacific Islanders
- And then Hawaii, I would say, has been in a similar position where they've had multiple sessions where
- I'm a councilmember from the beautiful city of Mercer Island.
- I'm here testifying on behalf of the Mercer Island City Council in support of SB 6110 with amendment.
- Like many cities in Washington, Mercer Island has seen a dramatic increase in the usage of e-motorcycles
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
snowmobile, snowmobile registration, vehicle registration fees, registration fee, Department of Licensing, DOL, recreational vehicles, winter recreation, vintage snowmobile, parks and recreation, vehicle license fee, RCW 46.17, fee schedule, renewal fee, initial fee, Washington state, electric-assisted bicycles, electric motorcycles, transportation regulation, safety standards
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Marcia Cutting, and I'm a wheelchair user living on Bainbridge Island.
- I'm also the operator of Ray's Pharmacy, which is the only pharmacy on Orcas Island and one of three
- Orcas Island is a really great example where 500-plus thousand people a year come to San Juan to Orcas
- Island.
- You can buy sunscreen not available in Hawaii.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
environment, retail bags, sustainability, pollution, customer impact, plastic bags, retail, waste reduction, cookware safety, lead regulation, consumer protection, interstate trade, health standards, SB 5941, Washington State Energy Code, State Building Code Council, renewable energy, solar panels, school district exemption, public school construction
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 19th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Hydra specifications, are directly comparable to the Tillikum vessel, which operates on the inter-island
- in December of 2024, they had steered us toward the Tillikum vessel and operation in the San Juan Islands
- December of 2024, they had steered us toward the Tillakum vessel and operation in the San Juan Islands
- process and baggage check-in service, including our other hub states like Alaska, California, and Hawaii
Bills:
SB6352
Committee:
Senate Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of the California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, it is my honor to
- Most notably, iconic musical artists from Asian Pacific Islander and Latin American backgrounds, like
- She was born on the island of Malachi, Hawaii, in 1936, to a large and extended family.
Summary:
The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures.
The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation.
Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> it lands at number five and Rhode Island it lands at number five and Rhode Island is<00:23:46.799
- So Rhode Island is part of the same metropolitan area as Boston and southeastern New Hampshire.
- So Rhode Island is part of the same metropolitan area as Boston and southeastern New Hampshire.
- So that's why Arizona, Hawaii, the five U.S. territories are already on standard time.
- 52:12.319><c> five</c><00:52:12.559><c> US</c> why Arizona, Hawaii, the five US why Arizona, Hawaii,
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And on behalf of 48 organizations, including California PTA and NWASAP, California, Hawaii State Conference
- , we urge you to support... ...PTA and NWASAP, California, Hawaii State Conference, we urge you to support
- Tami Searing here, on behalf of the NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference and Strong Support.
- systematic effort to build shade structures that reduce the impacts of extreme heat and mitigate the heat island
Committee:
House Education
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Island and the entire Northeast is down. Island and the entire Northeast is down.
- ,</c> hospitality industry in Rhode Island, hospitality industry in Rhode Island, hotels,<01:14:31.280
- But in the Virgin Islands this weekend, on my home island, we had our annual Tart Wars.
- But in the Virgin Islands this weekend, on my home island, we had our annual Tart Wars.
- Look to the people of the Marshall Islands, many of them living in my district, part of our Hawaii Ohana
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Rules Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- She graduated from high school and went on a senior trip to Hawaii and decided to stay there and not
- heart as a guy who works space in the Air Force at Cape Canaveral and as a commander on Ascension Island
Summary:
The committee first heard the nomination of Anna Silva to lead the General Services Department. Supporters, including the sponsor, former GSD officials, family members, the lieutenant governor, and other senators, praised her long career in GSD, her procurement and facilities management experience, and her work on e-procurement, veteran home construction, and other projects. Silva said her priorities would include stabilizing risk management positions for the transition to the next administration, ensuring continuity on construction projects, and protecting the department’s budget and operations. After questions and comments, the committee voted 7-0 to advance her nomination to full Senate confirmation.
The committee then took up House Bill 96, which would create a working group to study establishing a New Mexico Space Commission to support the commercial space industry. The sponsor and witnesses argued the state already has strong space infrastructure and should remain competitive with other states. Senators expressed support, and a friendly amendment was adopted to add a Senate pro tem appointee to the working group. The amended bill received a due-pass recommendation.
Next, the committee considered House Joint Resolution 5A, which would ask voters whether legislators should be paid based on median household income. The resolution received a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Joint Memorial 3, which asks the Environment Department and Environmental Improvement Board to review the PFAS law passed the previous year in light of changing federal rules. The American Chemistry Council opposed the memorial, arguing it misstated aspects of the law and could complicate rulemaking, while the sponsor and Environment Department said the memorial was intended to help assess whether changes are needed. The memorial received a subcommittee due-pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Escorted by Assemblymember Al Hawaii. is Julia Seidner-Lady.
- Please join me in welcoming the 2025 Asian Pacific Islander Capital Association. fellows in the gallery
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's why Arizona, Hawaii, the five U.S. territories are already on standard time.
- So that's why Arizona, Hawaii, the five U.S. territories are already on standard time.
- So that's why Arizona, Hawaii, the five U.S. territories are already on standard time.
- So that's why Arizona, Hawaii, the five U.S. territories are already on standard time.
- So that's why Arizona, Hawaii, the five U.S. territories are already on standard time.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Marcia Cutting, and I'm a wheelchair user living on Bainbridge Island.
- I'm also the operator of Ray's Pharmacy, which is the only pharmacy on Orcas Island and one of three
- on the board of Orcas Recycling Services, which is our solid waste and recycling facility on the island
- Orcas Island is a really great example, where 500-plus thousand people a year come to San Juan to Orcas
- Island.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills, beginning with SB 5965 on retail bags. Staff explained that the bill would prohibit single-use plastic and reusable film plastic carryout bags, raise the paper bag pass-through charge from 8 cents to 20 cents, exempt certain assistance-program customers from bag charges, and add manufacturer/distributor penalties. The sponsor and supporters, including environmental groups, Seattle Public Utilities, Tacoma, county solid waste representatives, and health advocates, argued the current law has led to thicker plastic bags and more plastic pollution, microplastics, and recycling contamination. Opponents from hospitality, grocery, retail, paper, and plastic bag industries said the bill would raise costs, create checkout confusion, burden food delivery and takeout operations, and amount to a de facto ban on paper bags as well; several urged waiting for more data on the current 12-cent fee. The hearing ended with a reported 1,240 non-testifiers on SB 5965, with 541 pro, 695 con, and 4 other.
The committee then heard SB 6030 on plastic bags. Staff said the bill would allow film plastic and paper carryout bags if they meet recycled-content standards, keep the paper bag fee at 8 cents, reduce the plastic bag fee from 12 cents to 8 cents, and remove the minimum thickness standards for reusable film plastic bags while retaining recycled-content requirements and the SNAP exemption. No public testimony was taken on the bill, and the chair noted 208 non-testifiers, with 192 pro, 11 con, and 5 other.
Finally, the committee heard SB 5975 on lead in cookware. Staff described it as a third-round update to the state’s cookware lead law, narrowing covered cookware, delaying the 10 ppm lead standard to 2030, and allowing compliance through FDA or European testing methods. Supporters, including some industry representatives, said the current law is unclear and difficult to enforce, that a workable test is still being developed, and that the bill would provide certainty and avoid unintended coverage of safe products. Opponents from Ecology, Health, environmental groups, and consumer advocates argued the bill would weaken Washington’s existing protections, create broad exemptions, and allow high-lead cookware to remain on the market; they also criticized shifting from total-content testing to leach testing. The hearing closed with 609 non-testifiers on SB 5975, with 54 pro and 552 con.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> whims, the legal fabric of our island whims, the legal fabric of our island cannot<00:25:48.480>
- ,</c> 25-year-old James Fen of Hawaii, 25-year-old James Fen of Hawaii, 19-year-old<07:29:47.200><c>
- </c> congratulating the Long Island congratulating the Long Island Association<07:35:40.958><c> on</c
- </c> the 100th anniversary of the Long Island the 100th anniversary of the Long Island Association.<07
- We must work together to Islanders.