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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on S.F. 856 - 05/08/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:00.079><c> So</c> together for a majority of the vote.
- So together for a majority of the vote.
- If they don't get the supermajority vote, the process starts all over again.
- We got 60 votes in the Senate.
- That is a really 60 votes in the Senate.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (05/07/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, did you vote? I'm sorry. I 5 41. Oh, did you vote? I'm sorry.
- I thought<00:56:52.960><c> you</c><00:56:53.040><c> voted.
- </c><00:56:54.640><c> All</c> thought you voted. I My apologies. All thought you voted.
- Let's do the vote again, please. All in. Let's do the vote again, please.
- Motion voted to pass. bill. vot to pass. Motion voted to pass.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/18/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- A motion and second were heard, and the motion carried by voice vote.
- The chair said they have to pass the person and vote on passing, though they usually do them all at one
- </c> have to pass the person we have to vote have to pass the person we have to vote on<00:07:46.400>
- So again, I think, you know, in our phrase, we like to use, 'Easy to vote, hard to cheat.'
- I will make my inquiries between now and when we see this bill for a vote. Any other comments?
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
A New Senator is Sworn In / Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota / Black Entrepreneurs Day Feb 7th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senators voted in their new president, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, who takes over the presidency
- with a vote of 34 to 33.
- The Senators voted in their new president, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, who takes over the presidency
- with a vote of 34 to 33.
- And I think that if they had a vote on the floor, it might have passed; it might not have.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes no. Senator Hashimoto votes no. Senator Kuha votes aye.
- chair votes no I chair votes I Vice chair votes no Senator<00:24:42.799><c> Hashimoto</c><00:24:43.799
- Chair votes aye. Okay, chair votes aye. Senate Bill 249, uh, pass with amendments.
- Any member voting no? Any member voting with reservations?
- That concludes our hearing. voting no any member voting with voting no any member voting with reservations
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The joint committees heard Senate Bill 659, which would exempt the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system for purchases of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed agricultural or food products up to $100,000, and require geographic preference guidelines for locally sourced products. The Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and State Procurement Office all testified in support or support of the intent. DOE said the bill would give it short-term flexibility to buy local items not currently on the vendor list, such as poi and limu, while procurement staff said they would provide written comments and a corrected version of their testimony.
Committee members questioned why the bill was needed, why the threshold would rise from the current $24,999 small-purchase limit to $100,000, and whether the department should instead amend its vendor list or RFP process. Members raised concerns about efficiency, administrative burden, whether the bill was a temporary fix for procurement planning gaps, and whether purchases would remain compliant with federal USDA rules if federal school-lunch funds were used. DOE responded that the measure would help it expand local purchasing, support farmers, and allow purchases of products not currently available through existing distributors, and said it was working with partners on food-safety certification and federal compliance.
The committees then voted to pass SB 659 with amendments. The Joint Committee on Education approved it 3-2, and the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Environment later approved the amended measure 4-0. The chair noted an amendment and a deferred effective date, and the motion was adopted.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, voted to pass. Any discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
- Well, you vote, 16 ayes and one no. You have voted do pass House Bill 2362.
- I now move that House Bill 2588 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- By your vote of 16 ayes and one no, you have voted do pass House Bill 2588.
- No, you have voted do pass House Bill 2588.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 3078 and 2672 and voted the substitute do pass, with one no vote. It then separately voted House Bill 2362 and House Bill 2588 do pass, each by 16 ayes and one no. During the executive session, one member objected to the combined bill on constitutional equal-protection grounds, while another supported it as a benefit for veterans.
In public hearing, Representative Stephanie Boykin presented House Bill 3280, which would create a Missouri specialty license plate for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who previously qualified for a disabled veteran plate. She described it as a low-cost way to continue honoring a veteran’s service and family sacrifice. Committee members and a surviving spouse testified in strong support, emphasizing the recognition of spouses’ sacrifices and noting that similar plates exist in other states. No opposition was offered.
The committee then heard House Bill 3029, sponsored by Representative Schulte, which would require disclosures and prohibit compensation for referrals in the business of advising or assisting with veterans’ benefits, with penalties for violations. Supporters, including a Missouri veterans service officer, argued the bill was needed to stop unaccredited “claim shark” companies from charging veterans for initial claims and using misleading social media advertising. Opponents, including a representative of Veterans Guardian and a VA-accredited attorney, argued the bill would restrict lawful private-sector assistance, reduce veterans’ choice, and should be narrowed to target bad actors while exempting accredited attorneys and referral arrangements. The hearing also included a presentation on the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, which provides medals and certificates for veterans of major conflicts, and a presentation on MU Extension’s Veteran REEDS program, which uses literature and discussion to support veterans and first responders through community-based resilience work.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, for a roll call vote. Okay, a roll call vote has been asked for.
- And so with that, we would ask that you vote no on House Bill 808.
- We'll vote on withdrawing the motion. He can vote. Oh, we'll vote on withdrawing the motion.
- Motion failed on an eight to eight vote. Next motion is. ...to eight vote.
- Roll call vote, please, Mr. Chairman. Oh, I don't even...
Summary:
The committee approved the March 3 and March 10 minutes, then introduced RS 33592C1, a proposal for a state pilot program to study psychedelic substances for PTSD and traumatic brain injury, with the sponsor saying no state funding was requested. The committee also heard and advanced Senate Bill 1255, which would add tribal health care facilities and tribal police officers to Idaho’s involuntary commitment process so tribal members in mental health crises can be evaluated and held more quickly; tribal representatives and the sponsor said it would improve coordination without changing state funding or the underlying commitment standards. The bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 1257 on foster care visitation and permanency. The bill would clarify that visitation can include in-person, video, phone, and written contact, limit in-person visitation after substantiated serious physical or sexual abuse unless a court finds it is in the child’s best interest, and allow courts to consider a parent’s likely long-term incarceration when deciding permanency and termination. Department officials, foster parents, adoptees, and child welfare advocates testified that the bill would protect children from re-traumatization and give courts clearer statutory guidance. Some members raised due process and parental-rights concerns, arguing the bill could expand agency power or reduce protections, but after a failed motion to hold the bill in committee, the committee approved it on a roll call vote and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee also resumed testimony on House Bill 808, which would expand the Medical Freedom Act. County, hospital, city, business, and public health witnesses opposed the bill, saying it would create conflicts with federal health and accreditation rules, weaken school and child care immunization protections, reduce the usefulness of the IRIS immunization registry, and interfere with employer and public-safety decisions. Supporters argued the bill would strengthen bodily autonomy and parental choice and reduce coercion around vaccines. The sponsor closed by saying the bill was about protecting private medical decisions, but no final action on HB 808 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 3/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We will not be voting on it because there's a request for a fiscal note.
- I don't know if he's going to vote for the bill or not, but I asked him to stay here.
- I don't know if he's going to vote for the bill or not, but I asked him to stay here.
- I don't know if he's going to vote for the bill or not, but I asked him to stay here.
- Consider here's a vote that can have a huge amount of difference to people.
Summary:
The meeting focused on two Parkinson’s-related bills in Minnesota: one to ban paraquat and another to create a state Parkinson’s research trust fund. Rep. Christy Purcell said the research bill would create a dedicated pot of money to coordinate and fund Parkinson’s research in Minnesota, with Sen. Mann as the Senate author. Supporters said Minnesota should act because Parkinson’s is growing rapidly, there is no cure, and state institutions could serve as a research hub.
Several people living with Parkinson’s testified about the personal and family impact of the disease, including early-onset diagnoses, loss of work, mobility challenges, and the burden on caregivers. Speakers from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation supported both bills, arguing that paraquat is strongly linked to Parkinson’s, that exposure can affect farmers and nearby residents, and that prevention and research are both needed. The paraquat bill was described as especially important because alternatives exist and the chemical is reportedly used very little in Minnesota.
During the discussion, Rep. Hansen said the paraquat bill would be held over and not voted on that day because a fiscal note was requested. He said the committee would hear the bill later that day and urged colleagues to keep an open mind. In response to questions, supporters said they anticipated little opposition beyond chemical-industry interests, and they emphasized that the bill was aimed specifically at paraquat rather than other chemicals. The research bill was discussed as a possible $25 million request, though no vote was taken on that proposal in the transcript.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Well, I just need to find out if the body wants to vote on this today.
- It would be my opinion to vote on and do the amendments, but we sometimes don't have votes on public
- let's vote on it, if everyone's okay, let's go vote on it. >> I would like to hold it over a week.
- vote on the<00:33:32.320><c> bill.
- </c> everything and vote on it next week. everything and vote on it next week.
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, HB586, Cullman, Cullman County, City of Cullman, annexation, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, local legislation, boundary adjustment, city limits, municipal expansion
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - House Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All in favor, vote aye. Those opposed, vote nay. The ayes have it; so ordered. Mr. Majority Leader.
- All in favor, vote aye. Those opposed, vote nay. The ayes appear to have it; so ordered.
- All those in favor, vote aye. Those opposed, vote nay. The ayes appear to have it; so ordered.
- And also Representative Ted Vote, former Representative Ted Vote, are you in the House?
- All those in favor, vote aye. Those opposed, vote no. The ayes appear to have it. So ordered.
Summary:
The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities.
The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message.
The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The public's going to get a chance to vote on three homestead exemptions in November.
- The public's going to get a chance to vote on three homeset exemptions in November.
- All three of those will be up for vote in November.
- And we've had quite a substantial number of votes from Lubbock to Austin to Houston, Harris County, and
- The other one, you could make a TRE not just one vote, but it's a vote of smorgasbord of things.
Bills:
SB9
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met to hear Senate Bill 9, which would lower the voter-approval tax rate for certain local taxing units from 3.5% to 2.5%. Sen. Bettencourt, the bill author, argued the change would continue the state’s property tax reforms begun in 2019, slow local levy growth, and give voters more say over larger tax increases. He and supporters cited data showing property tax levies have grown faster than population plus inflation, and said the bill would help protect taxpayers while preserving the state’s broader investments in school tax relief, water, rural law enforcement, and ambulance funding.
Supporters included the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, the Texas Association of Business, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the Texas Association of Manufacturers. They said the bill would improve transparency, encourage more disciplined budgeting, and create certainty for homeowners and businesses. They argued that lower tax-rate growth would help attract and retain employers and investment, and that voters would still be able to approve higher rates when needed.
Local officials and other opponents said the bill would constrain cities and counties facing rapid growth, inflation, infrastructure needs, and public safety costs. Testimony from county judges, city finance officials, firefighters, and urban county representatives emphasized pressures from jail operations, roads, water, EMS, police and fire staffing, and unfunded mandates. Several witnesses asked for carve-outs or exemptions for public safety and disaster-related costs, warning that a one-size-fits-all cap could force service cuts or shift costs elsewhere. The committee heard extensive questioning but no final vote or disposition on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/27/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> testimony and then we'll vote on it. testimony and then we'll vote on it.
- I guess we got a vote then. amendment? I guess we got a vote then.
- I am counting a vote of 4-4.
- </c> hand okay I am counting a vote of 44. hand okay I am counting a vote of 44.
- </c> You don't need to vote on it separately. You don't need to vote on it separately.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Autonomous vehicles regulated 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But as for today, I’m still recommending a no vote.
- and needs to be voted on at that point. >> Sounds perfect. >> Yeah.
- So, having a vote on the current amendment and then... >> Excellent.
- </c> suggest a no vote. suggest a no vote. >> Representative<01:19:40.159><c> Kaggel.
- I as we to ask for a no vote today.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The vote in committee was 4-0-1, and we ask for the Senate's support.
- The vote in committee was 4-1-0, and we ask for the Senate's support.
- </c> Those voting yes, 23. Those voting no, seven.
- </c><00:38:48.400><c> Those</c><00:38:48.680><c> voting</c><00:38:49.040><c> no,</c> Those voting yes
- Those voting no, Those voting yes, 23.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I encourage my colleagues to vote yes.
- If you believe the vote yes on HR 2159.
- If you people, you vote yes on HR 2159.
- </c> vote yes on HR259. vote yes on HR259.
- </c> encourage all of my colleagues to vote encourage all of my colleagues to vote yes<04:50:49.840><
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee Meeting Jun 23rd, 2026
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Please note that any votes may be taken by a roll call vote.
- All right, it hasn't quite received enough votes, but we'll let other members not here have the opportunity
- So this afternoon I sit before you to seek your vote and your support on SB 319 because SB 319 touches
- Seven enough votes, the release from committee is released. Is there a motion to adjourn?
- Seving enough votes, the release from committee is released. Is there a motion to adjourn?
Summary:
The committee met with roll call attendance and took up two bills. First was Senate Bill 315 with Senate Amendment 1, which would allow the Division of Small Business to add state funding to existing federal small business programs, including the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. There was brief public support from one in-person commenter, no virtual comment, and the committee voted to release the bill, though it did not yet have enough signatures for immediate release and was left open for absent members to sign.
The second item was Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, a women’s health insurance mandate requiring coverage for medically necessary menopause and perimenopause diagnostic and treatment services, including FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy, pelvic floor therapy, and related care. Representative Smith presented the bill as a response to gaps in menopause care and insurance coverage, and Department of Insurance witness Kennedy Cook explained the religious exemption as applying to certain religious employers and blanket health policies. Committee members asked about the scope of that exemption, and some expressed concern about religious carveouts, while others praised the bill as important women’s health legislation.
During public comment, one speaker supported the bill but warned that expanding mandatory health benefits can raise insurance costs. The Department of Insurance then testified in support, saying the bill would align Delaware with other states, many insurers already comply, and the department did not expect a meaningful premium impact. The committee voted to release Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319 from committee.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Document No. 2514, and has appointed a committee of conference under the disagreeing votes of
- Under the Constitution, there is required a standing vote.
- Those members voting in the affirmative, please rise and be counted.
- Those members voting in the affirmative, please rise and be counted.
- Two members having voted in the affirmative, none having voted in the negative.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, and welcomed sixth-grade students from Holy Name School in West Roxbury, along with guests and chaperones. The chamber then took up House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, which was described as addressing a roughly $240 million shortfall in the Group Insurance Commission. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of funding the GIC while also urging lawmakers to examine the causes of the deficiency and consider longer-term cost controls.
The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and later received notice that the House had non-concurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee. The Senate then insisted on its amendment and appointed conferees. The chamber also passed Senate No. 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court.
The Senate observed National Law Enforcement Memorial Day with remarks honoring fallen officers and a moment of silence, and later adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Charlene Roberts Hayden, whose life and career in mathematics, software engineering, teaching, and public service were recognized. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for H. 4100, passed the bill to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote: six ones, six yeses, and one nay. I declare your bill to have passed.
- Close the cue and declare the vote: Representative 9 for, zero against.
- Declare the vote: 9 representatives and 2 nays. That declares your bill to have passed.
- Let us close the queue and declare the vote.
- Declare the vote. Representative of six, yes, and 3 nays. Declare your bill to have passed.
Committee:
House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Keywords:
tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement, farm to school, school districts, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, local producers, meat processors, reimbursement program, agriculture, nutrition, farmers, ranchers, local sourcing
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that House Bill 3351 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- I now move that House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3351 and House Bill 3371 be voted do pass.
- By your vote of 17 ayes and zero noes, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3351
- I now move that Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 903 be voted do pass. Any discussion?
- By your vote of 17 ayes and 0 noes, you have voted Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute
Committee:
House Utilities
Summary:
The Committee on Utilities held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1629, which Senator Fitzwater described as a clarifying measure to last year’s Dig Right/one-call infrastructure protection law. He said the bill responds to misinterpretations by some communities about tracer wire requirements for sewer mains and storm sewers, and that the intent is to avoid unnecessary costs for home builders and homebuyers while preserving underground utility safety. Committee members asked about the six-foot depth threshold, what utilities remain covered, and whether the bill weakens damage-prevention rules; Fitzwater and a committee member said it does not. Testimony in support came from the St. Louis Home Builders, who said the bill corrects a comma-related ambiguity and reduces unnecessary costs, and from Missouri 811, which said the bill reflects the original intent and raised no concerns. No opposition testimony was offered.
In executive session, the committee first adopted a substitute combining House Bill 3351 and House Bill 3371, which deal with rules for detaching from a water district and allow a third party to pay debt owed by the district. The combined House Committee Substitute for HB 3351 and HB 3371 then received a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17-0. The committee also considered a substitute for Senate Bill 903, described by Representative Simmons as adding copper wire and other wireline theft and damage provisions to critical infrastructure protections, with felony penalties and exceptions for legitimate possession by contractors. That measure also received a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17-0. The committee then adjourned.