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VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-26 - 1:20PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill passed the Senate in concurrence with a proposal of amendment that is printed in today's calendar
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  • are enraged and irritated to learn of the issues, yet the sunset continues to be extended without resolution
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Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House took up House Bill 527, which extends the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A governing telecommunications siting. The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee explained that the House version would have extended the process through 2030 and required a Public Utility Commission stakeholder process, but the Senate instead shortened the extension to July 1, 2029 and added immediate statutory changes: written notice to municipalities and regional planning commissions, a required public meeting before filing applications, attendance by the applicant and the Department of Public Service, and other transparency measures. The committee recommended concurrence with the Senate amendment on a 6-3 straw poll. Representative Pritchard of Poultney then offered a further amendment to shorten the sunset further, from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027. He argued that the Section 248A process has long-standing problems, that rural towns lack resources to participate effectively, and that the legislature should address the issue sooner rather than continue extending the sunset. He cited concerns from Tinmouth and the Westmore tower case, and requested a roll-call vote. Supporters of the Senate position responded that the Senate changes would provide immediate improvements and that a shorter sunset could create risks by expediting more permits and worsening the situation. The committee reported its view that the Pritchard amendment was unfavorable by a 6-3 vote and asked the House to vote no on it. After that exchange, the House stood at ease and then went into recess for a caucus.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Resolution 20.
  • And this one is on Concurrent Resolution 20, and HCR 2 is kind of a companion to House Bill 219 that
  • Well, I think the resolution is going beyond that.
  • Again, this concurrent resolution passes unanimously, and in the future I'm going to be asking Senator
  • Meredith I again this uh has concurrent Meredith I again this uh has concurrent resolution<00:45
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, a health care conscience-protection measure. Supporters said the bill would protect health care professionals from being forced to participate in procedures or services that violate sincerely held religious or ethical beliefs, while explicitly excluding emergency care. They argued it would help recruit and retain providers, preserve ethical integrity in medicine, and has worked in several other states. Supporters also emphasized that the bill is aimed at procedures or services, not at denying care based on who a patient is, and noted that the bill includes a civil cause of action to give it enforcement teeth. Several supporters described personal experiences. A nurse said lack of conscience protections affected her career choices and limited her path into women’s health. Dr. Warman said he had requested not to perform anesthesia for abortions and later chose non-narcotic pain management because he objected to heavy opioid prescribing, saying conscience protections allow professionals to practice responsibly. Senators asked about examples, the bill’s scope, whether it could be used to discriminate, and which states have similar laws; Mississippi, Florida, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, and Arkansas were named. Questions also focused on the bill’s civil enforcement provisions and whether it could be used against patients based on identity or religion. Opponents warned the bill was overly broad and could allow refusals of care by a wide range of health workers, including clerks, ambulance drivers, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Dr. Karen Abrams said it could lead to denial of birth control, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other care, especially in rural areas with few alternatives, and could worsen Kentucky’s provider shortages. David Conway said the bill lacked patient protections, could increase delays and discrimination, and could prevent reassignment of objecting staff. The chair noted there were seven people signed up in opposition, limited testimony to two minutes each, and said the committee would return to the bill after hearing additional opposition and other pending bills.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll now move to tab 8: SB 1738 on transportation concurrency by Senator Ingoglia.
  • Senator, some years ago, some counties opted out of transportation concurrency.
  • Senator, some years ago, some counties opted out of transportation concurrency.
  • So, I mean, what happens during a resolution for maybe in Tallahassee?
  • We're talking about if a local municipality wants to adopt a Black History Month resolution.
Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Concurrent Resolution 62 by Representative Domain urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management
  • So this concurrent resolution is just asking FEMA to reevaluate those maps and move their evaluation
  • resolution does.
  • Members, House Concurrent Resolution 78 by Representative Domain memorializes Congress to pass the American
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 by Senator Womack amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease, and
Summary: The committee first considered several local property-transfer and wildlife/fisheries bills, including SB 229 (Bojeur Parish property transfer), SB 71 (Lafayette Parish property transfer), and a series of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries measures. SB 203 simplified possession rules for fish on multi-day trips and remote camps; SB 429 created an administrative path to register “orphan” boats with lapsed registrations; SB 204 removed a residency-based restriction on certain commercial fishing gear licenses; SB 205 reduced duplicate registration requirements for federally documented boats; SB 213 clarified titling rules for vessels and outboard motors; and SB 257 removed Social Security number requirements from certain commercial fishing tags. Each of these bills was reported favorable, generally without objection, after brief explanations from sponsors and department counsel about reducing red tape, improving enforcement, or modernizing records. The committee also heard SB 214, which would allow the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District to stop pumping during an imminent flood threat identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, addressing liability concerns and giving local officials more flexibility in emergencies. SB 274, as amended, required lead hazard risk assessments for certain child care, early learning, and pre-kindergarten facilities and required hazards found in assessments to be addressed before licensing. Both bills were reported favorable. SB 379, a technical reorganization bill for the Department of Conservation and Energy, received two amendment sets: one changing investment language and another standardizing judicial-review procedures and online notice requirements; it was reported favorable after those amendments. The committee then adopted HCR 62, urging FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects, with members discussing the burden of flood insurance and the need for FEMA to recognize levees, pump stations, and elevated homes. HCR 78 was also reported favorable, memorializing Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026 in support of Louisiana’s seafood industry. HB 662, as substituted, was reported favorable after being rewritten to codify the department’s internal protocol for seized sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife, prioritizing release, rehabilitation, placement, and euthanasia as a last resort. Finally, the committee considered two more contentious items. HR 216, which urged repudiation of the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, drew extended debate over whether the plan had been adopted without legislative input and whether it could affect permits or future policy; after discussion, the sponsor voluntarily deferred the resolution to return with a revised approach focused on a legislative hearing or review. SCR 24, dealing with chronic wasting disease rules, was introduced with amendments that would raise the prevalence threshold, cap samples, allow zone removal after three years without new detections, and lift baiting/feed prohibitions above a higher prevalence level; the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 21, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • .: That the Senate agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 11. Signed, sincerely, Kevin F. McCumber.
  • THAT THE SENATE AGREED TO HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 11.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, Chair, we obviously are already working on a plan regardless of the concurrent resolutions, and so
  • Um, Chair, we obviously are already working on a plan regardless of the concurrent resolutions, and so
  • Um, Chair, we obviously are already working on a plan regardless of the concurrent resolutions, and so
  • Um, Chair, we obviously are already working on a plan regardless of the concurrent resolutions, and so
  • Um, we will be voting on the resolutions before us. The first up is HCR 43.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint Transportation and Public Safety hearing considered HCR 121/HR 117, which asks federal and state transportation and defense agencies to coordinate on expanding Kle Pass as an emergency exit route. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state departments and community representatives, though one member raised equity concerns about other communities needing similar access solutions. Both committees recommended passage, and the resolutions were adopted in tandem. The Transportation Committee then heard a series of road safety and mobility resolutions. These included HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots; HCR 52/HR 48 on a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach; HCR 57/HR 53 on traffic calming around Piywa Street in Waipahu; HCR 112/HR 108 on a pedestrian-first policy; HCR 129/HR 125 on safety and congestion near Haiku Elementary; HCR 131/HR 127 on rural air service and short takeoff/landing aircraft; HCR 136/HR 130 on reflective gear for pedestrians at night; HCR 137/HR 131 on school crosswalk safety at Kipapa Elementary; HCR 177/HR 173 on a summer streets pilot; and HR 43 on an emergency access road on the YNI coast. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of pedestrian and school safety measures, while some transportation and bicycling advocates opposed the reflective-gear resolution as placing too much responsibility on pedestrians rather than improving the built environment. During decision-making, the committee advanced all measures. HCR 43 was amended to specify the study should include district court impacts. HCR 131/HR 127 was amended to shift the rural air service study from the Legislative Reference Bureau to the Department of Transportation. HCR 136/HR 130 was amended to change the reflective-gear proposal from a requirement to an encouragement. HCR 137/HR 131 and HCR 45/HR 38 were also advanced with technical or clarifying amendments, and the remaining resolutions were passed as is. Several members noted reservations or no votes on the reflective-gear measure, but all recommendations were ultimately adopted and the committee adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • on second reading, assignment and reassignment of bills and resolutions, bills, resolutions, conference
  • The clerk will read House Joint Resolution 1088 by Kendrix of the House, a resolution relating to education
  • Clark will read SCR 16 by Miller of the House and Hicks of the Senate, a concurrent resolution relating
  • Representative Ranson, you are recognized to explain the resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Members, Senate Concurrent Resolution number 16 is a celebration of Women's History Month for the month
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Concurrent Resolution 2040, subject to voter approval, amends the Arizona Constitution to prohibit
  • House Concurrent Resolution 2048 amends the Arizona Constitution to withhold outlined elected state officer
Summary: In caucus, members discussed two bills they expected to move to the floor, with the chair noting they needed 31 votes and also had nine additional bills to handle later. The first measure, HCR 2040, would amend the Arizona Constitution to bar school districts from using public money or resources to support labor organizations or conduct union activities during working hours; the Senate amendment also bars the state and political subdivisions from negotiating certain labor terms with unions while affirming employees’ right to negotiate their own terms. The bill’s sponsor concurred and argued it simply prevents taxpayer dollars from subsidizing a private organization. The second measure, HCR 2048, originally dealt with withholding elected state officers’ salaries until a budget is enacted, but the Senate replaced it with a strike-everything amendment focused on protecting scholarship accounts for children of military families. Staff explained the amended version would prohibit the state from confiscating money from those accounts under specified conditions, void any conflicting future law or voter-approved measure, and prevent severability of violating provisions. The sponsor strongly concurred, saying the measure was intended to stop harmful provisions, including a proposed anti-ESA ballot initiative, from affecting military families. No formal votes were taken in the caucus transcript, and members indicated they would go to the floor to pass the bills with limited discussion. The meeting ended with the chair adjourned the caucus.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2025, at 1:00 p.m., that the Senate passed 177 and the Senate agreed to without amendment House Concurrent
  • Resolution 17, signed sincerely, Kevin F.
  • 2025, AT 1:00 P.M., THAT THE SENATE PASS 177 AND THE SENATE AGREED TO WITHOUT AMENDMENT, HOUSE CONCURRENT
  • RESOLUTION 17, SIGNED SINCERELY KEVIN F.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 24th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we hereby dedicate this resolution to them with utmost resolution to them with utmost resolution
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  • House joint resolution number 226 with House joint resolution number 226 with House joint resolution
  • Speaker, I have a resolution. Clerk, see the resolution. House Clerk, see the resolution.
  • House resolution number resolution number resolution number 282 by the House Rules Committee, the 282
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • House Concurrent Resolution 14, concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Concurrent Resolution 181 by Senator Grayson, relative to Family Justice Center Day.
  • So I would say, let's do a fair resolution, let's do a resolution that answers red and blue, let's do
  • a resolution that answers left and right, let's do a resolution that does cut the political spending
  • The resolution passes.
  • Assembly Bill 2726, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 194, 143, 158, 178, 119, 179, 181, 183, 183, 182,
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several birthdays and guests. The body then handled procedural motions, including a successful motion to advance measures reported by the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and to adopt authors’ amendments, both on 28-8 votes. AB 28 and AB 2539 were moved to the inactive file at the request of the authors. The Senate also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Maggie Hallahan to the Bodina Waterways Commission and Kansasaki to the Building Standards Commission, both by unanimous roll call. On third reading, the Senate adopted SR 112, designating June 14-20 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week, with remarks emphasizing the importance of family health history, early screening, and cancer prevention. The chamber also adopted SCR 181, declaring June 10 Family Justice Center Day in California; supporters described Family Justice Centers as trauma-informed, wraparound service hubs for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking, and several members and advocates from the California Family Justice Center Network were introduced in the gallery. The Senate then debated and passed SJR 18, a resolution opposing Citizens United and urging limits on corporate and dark-money spending in elections. Supporters argued that unlimited political spending undermines democracy and transparency, while opponents raised concerns about unions, nonprofit advocacy, and the need for broader campaign finance reform; the resolution passed 28-8. The consent calendar and special consent calendar were adopted without objection, with item 93 receiving a 35-0 vote and the remaining consent items passing unanimously. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for Larry Mazzola, Sr., a longtime San Francisco labor leader; Steve Zaley, a longtime county and state public servant; and James J. McClain Sr., a retired Air Force master sergeant and postal worker. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first heard HCR 74, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission modeled after the existing Louisiana-Ireland commission. The author said the commission would serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, economic development, and the arts, with no compensation for members. After brief questions and supportive testimony from a member familiar with the Ireland commission, the committee reported HCR 74 favorably. The committee then considered SCR 38, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 related to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. The author explained that the repeal was tied to a separate study commission on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, aimed at addressing sediment buildup, stagnant hypoxia, and harm to the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment management and water quality concerns, and the committee adopted a technical amendment to the title before reporting the resolution favorably, as amended. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 495 on campaign finance disclosures. The author described a series of changes, including raising the threshold for unitemized individual contributions to $200, adjusting when a PAC is considered to be participating in an election, extending the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, and allowing leadership PAC funds to cover replacement or repair of items damaged in connection with public office. The transcript cuts off during the bill presentation, so no final action on SB 495 is shown.