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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a resolution asking Congress to move a constitutional amendment to overturn the principles of
  • to pass each house of Congress with a two-thirds majority.
  • So, first of all, Congress still ultimately has the say about what the amendment looks like.
  • 21.119><c> would</c> have to each house of Congress would have to each house of Congress would have<00
  • :35.839><c> ultimately</c><00:57:36.240><c> has</c> of all, Congress still ultimately has of all, Congress
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And most of those additional ones are the product of the compounding effect of this program.
  • of the Office of the Governor.
  • HCR 40 urges Congress to reimburse Texas and its people for the cost of Operation Lone Star to the tune
  • of the State of Texas and against the bill.
  • But we took care of my entire precinct, all of it. We took care of my entire precinct, all of it.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Of the number of bills that are on the agenda, three of them are mine.
  • MEDPAC and MACPAC do, giving Congress a lot of insights into how MEDPAC Medicare and Medicaid work.
  • Not only does this contradict the clear intent of Congress, it really does a disservice to our veterans
  • I presume we all want veterans to be able to take advantage of the programs that Congress has passed
  • Access Act over two Congresses now, and I'm particularly burdened by the VA's classification of mental-health
Bills: SB124 , SB201 , SB275 , SB410 , SB478 , SB607 , SB610 , SB611 , SB654 , SB702 , SB787 , SB831 , SB892
Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><03:28:16.160><c> I</c> so that Congress is aware of them. I so that Congress is aware of them.
  • of Ukraine, and Congress to the defense of Ukraine, and Congress has<03:54:23.520><c> been</c><03:54
  • Congress has a history of Labor Act.
  • The side of the Congressional Black Caucus, the side of the conscience of the Congress.
  • Congress is perfectly capable of clear.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • could petition for review of of Congress could petition for review of pardons<00:09:27.200><c> and</
  • The president has called for the execution of Democratic members of Congress.
  • The president has called for the execution of Democratic members of Congress.
  • The president has called for the execution of Democratic members of Congress.
  • </c> the end of the day, we as members of the end of the day, we as members of Congress<05:49:11.280>
Bills: HCR64 , HCR61 , HB3632 , HB4371 , HR951
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • dollars of community assets, ...cases, tens or hundreds of millions of dollars of community assets that
  • In support of this bill, this is one aspect of the existing case law of the duties of the association
  • City of Mesa, City of Gilbert, City of Phoenix.
  • Mesa, City of Gilbert, City of Phoenix.
  • If an order of contempt is issued for failure to comply with the subpoena, the witness is given an opportunity
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 21, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> Congress</c><00:23:49.200><c> like</c><00:23:49.440><c> Mario</c> we have members of Congress like
  • the United States Congress, a co-equal branch of government.
  • and at the end of back to last Congress and at the end of the<03:03:49.040><c> the</c><03:03:49.279>
  • I'm proud of his work time in Congress.
  • cooperation we need more of in Congress.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of times Congress was fact that a lot of times Congress was not<03:44:49.359><c> able</c><03:44:49.520
  • Congress and the the librarian of Congress and the director<03:45:28.960><c> of</c><03:45:29.120><c>
  • And I with the librarian of Congress.
  • I had the privilege of in Congress.
  • , love of God, and an example of how to be a member of Congress.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 28th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • The City Court of Bunkie will be made up of ...will be made up of the territory, which includes Ward
  • The City Court of Marksville will be made up of Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 of Avoyelles Parish.
  • all the political body of the state of Louisiana and all of our constituents.
  • My staff is not in favor of it. He did take care of the issue of...
  • on the area of completion of the project.
Bills: HR2 , HR37 , HR61 , HCR11 , HCR64 , HB89 , HB183 , HB341 , HB371 , HB451 , HB480 , HB520 , HB541 , HB579 , HB597 , HB816 , HB1004 , HB1064 , HB1165 , SB44
Committee: House Judiciary
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
  • the people of Washington state arise, and whereas ...when the needs of the people of Washington state
  • of the House of Representatives to the Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, the Governor
  • of the State of Washington, and other appropriate officials.
  • For example, the keeping of the journal of our proceedings or the manner of election of your office,
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • by the County Board of Supervisors from a list of names submitted by the county chairman of the appropriate
  • The root cause of all of those things is typically that, begin with, the root cause of all of those things
  • of election.
  • of it.
  • of trying to make them more equal, as we do require of Congress, can be more challenging, although by
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 15th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Show me, show each of us here, areas of our life that we fall short of what you want in our life, that
  • Gervin Hawkins because of important business of the district on motion of Mr. Lopez of Baer.
  • That's the commissioner of TEA. Commissioner of TEA. Okay. So the commissioner of TEA.
  • of the University of Texas System and the transfer of certain powers and duties of the Department of
  • of out-of-school suspensions and punishment.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledges, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Wilson County Day, San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants Day, and Blue Ribbon Lobby Day, along with acknowledgments of visiting groups and a birthday greeting. The chamber also announced committee meetings and then moved into floor business, including conference committee action on Senate Bill 1, the state budget. A series of motions to instruct House conferees on SB 1 were debated and voted on. One motion sought to restore salary for Attorney General Ken Paxton after his impeachment-related suspension; it passed 88-56. Another, from Rep. Olcott, directed conferees to support amendments requiring data collection on the costs of undocumented immigrants in hospitals and prisons; after extended debate and a failed amendment from Rep. Martinez Fischer to also study immigrants’ economic contributions, the motion passed 86-61. The House also adopted instructions to eliminate Texas Lottery Commission funding, to support amendments restricting public education institutions from affirming gender identities inconsistent with biological sex, and to seek an additional $4 billion in property tax relief, with each motion passing on recorded votes. The House then took up a supplemental calendar and passed several bills, including HB 39 on veteran death data, HB 102 on priority registration for certain students entering military service, HB 126 on student-athlete compensation and representation, HB 290 on tuition and fee assistance for members of the Texas military forces, HB 300 on Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program updates, and HB 2143 naming a highway in honor of Army Specialist Joey Lins. The chamber also postponed consideration of HJR 2 and HJR 6. Later, the House considered HB 120 on career and technology education pathways and HB 20 on applied science pathway programs for high school students. HB 120 received a perfecting amendment and was advanced after discussion about workforce preparation. HB 20 prompted extensive questioning about transportation, costs, and how students would access partner campuses such as community colleges and TSTC sites; debate continued as the transcript ended, with members examining how the program would operate and whether approval authority would rest with TEA.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House and Governmental Affairs Mar 24th, 2026

House and Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's to provide for contempt of the legislature.
  • And $50,000 is half of what Congress implements when there's contempt of Congress.
  • I went with half of what Congress implements as their penalty. I went with half of that.
  • cover all of his contempt charges for disorderly conduct.
  • and second session of the particular Congress.
Summary: The committee took up several House bills dealing mainly with ethics, elections, and legislative procedure. HB 858 by Rep. Riser, creating a public records exception for GPS data on wildlife and aquatic life held by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was reported favorably without objection. HB 661, which expands existing nepotism exceptions to allow school board members and superintendents to hire immediate family members as paraprofessionals and janitors, drew support from members concerned about staffing shortages in schools; the Ethics Administrator noted the board’s concern that repeated exceptions erode the nepotism rules, but the bill was still reported favorably without objection. HB 359, a cleanup bill on the death of a non-major-party primary candidate, was also reported favorably without objection. HB 258, which clarifies that volunteer firefighters are not subject to dual office-holding restrictions and allows retired judges to serve on certain boards while still being available for ad hoc judicial service, passed on an 8-4 roll call vote. Rep. Newell’s HB 705, which would strengthen contempt of the legislature penalties and add provisions addressing disorderly conduct and interference with legislative proceedings, generated the most debate. Members raised concerns about the proposed jump in fines from $1,000 to $50,000, due process, and the breadth of language that could be read to cover ordinary advocacy or passionate testimony. After discussion, the author agreed the bill needed more work, and it was voluntarily deferred in committee. The committee also heard HB 177, allowing retired court reporters to return on a contractual basis to address shortages, which was amended and then reported favorably without objection. HB 238, which would remove a waiting period and population-based restriction for former school board members or certified psychologists to return to work in school districts, prompted a lengthy debate about the judiciary and per diem rules because of related ethics concerns raised in the discussion; the author ultimately asked to voluntarily defer the bill, and the committee agreed. Finally, HB 398, which would cap lodging, meal, and incidental expense reimbursements for state officials and employees at GSA rates and limit emergency exceptions, drew sharp opposition from several members and a retired judge who argued the current judicial per diem is reasonable and tied to safety and travel needs. The author said he would work on amendments and voluntarily deferred HB 398. The committee then began discussion of HB 752, which would move the timing of regular legislative sessions into joint rule and change the session start/end dates, with the author explaining it was intended to give the Legislature more flexibility without needing constitutional amendments.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • They really originated because of the nature of civil contempt sanctions and because of the nature of
  • contempt because of what's just in civil contempt because of what's just called<01:14:07.920><c> a</
  • That would be a violation of due process and standard canons of civil contempt and impossibility.
  • out of civil contempt, and you can be held in civil contempt indefinitely.
  • </c> All kinds of civil contempt sanctions.
Summary: The commission met on November 12 and first approved the September 17 and October 15 draft minutes unanimously after brief discussion. Members also identified themselves for the record, including a new member from Bumpsk Bank, a staff attorney from the Secretary of State’s Bureau of Securities Regulation, a prior crypto commission participant, and a uniform law commissioner involved in tokenization projects. The main presentation was by UNH law professor Seth Orinberg, who discussed the federal GENIUS Act and the pending Clarity Act and how they affect New Hampshire’s options in the digital asset space. He described the GENIUS Act as governing payment stablecoins/stable tokens, defining them as blockchain-based assets used primarily for payments, redeemable for a fixed amount of national currency, and required to maintain stable value. He said the law creates three possible state roles: hosting federally qualified issuers, becoming a state qualifier for issuers up to a $10 billion threshold, or exploring state-backed issuance as a sovereign. He noted that the state-qualification path would require conforming legislation, examination capacity, and coordination with Treasury, while the sovereign-issuer theory is legally uncertain and may become a test case. Orinberg also outlined the core compliance framework he said applies to covered issuers: 100% reserve backing in high-quality liquid assets, monthly public reserve reporting, no yield or interest-like rewards, segregation of reserve assets, immediate redemption at face value, and anti-money-laundering/know-your-customer obligations. He then turned to the Clarity Act, describing it as a broader market-structure bill that would create categories such as digital asset, digital commodity, digital security, and ancillary asset, with self-certification procedures for issuers. He said the two federal laws together would separate payments from investments, preempt inconsistent state standards for covered payment stablecoins, and likely reshape the boundaries of state authority over digital assets.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 15, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Before coming to Congress, I was a CEO of an energy company.
  • with corporate America, but does not consult with the Congress of the United States of America?
  • of the United but not the Congress of the United States<02:32:09.920><c> of</c><02:32:10.160><c> America
  • </c><02:45:45.840><c> of</c> Congress of the United States of Congress of the United States of America
  • Res. 939. 140 members of Congress. 140. 140.
Bills: HB2988
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are you aware of that? I'm not advised of the details of that.
  • Are you aware of that? No more than 20% of what of what group of the total E. S. A. Fund.
  • El Paso, the city of Lubbock, the city of city of Laredo, the city of Corpus Christi, the city of San
  • of their religion, or because of their color of their skin or because of anything else, they would say
  • I am a member of the Church of God and I will not be a part of the Church of God.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alabama consists of a rainbow of people, and each and every one of their voices ought to be heard.
  • The state of Alabama is composed of so many different ethnic... ...composed of so many different ethnic
  • Alabama consists of a rainbow of people, and each and every one of their voices ought to be heard.
  • The Senate draws a Senate plan in conjunction with the Senators and the members of Congress get together
  • The Senate draws a Senate plan in conjunction with the Senators, and the members of Congress get together