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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • What purpose does the gentleman from Missouri seek recognition? Mr.
  • <07:12:46.680><c> gentle</c><07:12:47.040><c> woman</c> recognition gentle woman recognition gentle woman
  • For purposes, the gentleman from Pennsylvania seeks recognition.
  • What purpose does the gentleman from Ohio seek recognition?
Bills: HR31 , HR152 , HR192 , HR144 , HR189 , HR164 , HR153
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • A recognition that defeating Putin in Ukraine is critical for the security of sovereign nations around
  • If confirmed, I will work just as hard, leading a group of deeply experienced and dedicated diplomats
  • Mission Mexico is one of the largest U.S. diplomatic missions in the world, with 3,300 employees, nine
  • Pete is also an experienced diplomat who served with distinction as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands
  • I've seen more recognition out of them recently than ever, and the realization that the drug problem
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Summary: The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1. The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4. The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Gentleman from Utah seek recognition. >> Mr.
  • Gentleman from Utah seek recognition. recognition. recognition.
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Bills: HCR38 , HR1099 , HR1100 , HB6472 , SB723 , HR1095
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee May 6th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Facial recognition... Facial recognition.
  • Kroger plans to place cameras at its digital displays, which will use facial recognition tools to determine
  • a really great committee analysis, by the way, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof refers to diplomats
  • and their children who would be in the United States. to the jurisdiction thereof refers to diplomats
  • Clearly there is a recognition that language access is critical when it comes to people's housing.
Committee: House Judiciary
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 psychiatric holds, with supporters saying it would reduce delays in emergency departments and speed access to psychiatric care; counties and behavioral health directors opposed the bill, and members raised concerns about juvenile use and whether the measure was a band-aid for a larger system problem. The bill was later approved on a unanimous roll call after amendments. AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, would prohibit businesses from using personal data to set individualized prices; supporters framed it as a consumer fairness and anti-discrimination measure, while business and industry groups argued the bill was too broad, could chill discounts, and should be enforced by a public agency rather than a private right of action. After extensive discussion of exemptions, discounts, and enforcement, the bill passed on a divided vote. AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect unpaid administrative fines for serious code violations, including illegal cannabis activity, unsafe housing conditions, and fire hazards, by allowing money judgments and clarifying ordinary property lien authority. County, city, and code enforcement representatives supported the bill as a tool to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation; there was no recorded opposition, and the bill passed unanimously as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment from Assembly Member Jackson, was presented as a clarification of Section 31A of the California Constitution to curb misuse and align it with voter intent; it received support from Education Trust-West and was placed on consent after committee approval. AB 649 would create a longer, six-year incentive period for businesses that proactively obtain a CASp accessibility inspection and correct identified barriers, giving them a 120-day right to cure later claims during that window. The author and small business witness argued the bill would encourage voluntary compliance and reduce predatory ADA litigation, while disability rights groups ultimately moved to neutral after amendments and committee members debated whether the bill might weaken enforcement or create confusion between state and federal claims. The committee also discussed the need for better public awareness of CASp inspections and the broader problem of repeat litigation against small businesses. The bill was approved as amended.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 20th, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • What about face recognition type technologies? Does the bill prohibit that in any type of way?
  • There's no new technology or any face recognition that's addressed in this bill. speed detection systems
  • What about face recognition type technologies? Does the bill prohibit that in any type of way?
  • There's no new technology or any face recognition that's that's addressed in this bill.
  • Any face recognition that’s addressed in this bill? Okay, further questions.
Bills: S0382 , S0654 , S0684 , S0880 , S1080
Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several measures. SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement was presented as a comprehensive cleanup of camera-based enforcement for red lights, school zones, and school bus violations. The sponsor said the bill aims to improve consistency, transparency, privacy limits, and due process, including clerk fee retention, virtual hearings, recordkeeping, limits on data use, school district approval for bus cameras, and reporting requirements. An amendment clarifying reporting and liability-transfer procedures was adopted without objection. Members raised questions about information sharing, facial recognition, school-zone flashing lights, private school buses, and bus stop safety; the sponsor said those issues were either already covered in statute or outside the bill’s scope, though he was open to future clarification. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1080, which received a delete-all amendment concerning FDOT direct payments to first-tier subcontractors and takeover agreements with sureties. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. A block of appointments to various boards was then considered together and reported favorably after a single confirmation vote. Later, SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters was substantially revised with a strike-all amendment. The new version keeps pedestrian-yield and audible-signal rules, adds a 10-mph limit when pedestrians are within 50 feet, creates an e-bike task force, and requires crash data collection and reporting. Members discussed whether the speed rule applies to shared-use paths, how it would be enforced, whether licensing or speedometers should be required, and whether the bill could create barriers for seniors or others who rely on e-bikes. Supporters emphasized safety, data collection, and the need for stakeholder input; the bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 684, which allows electronic signatures in connection with total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 880, creating a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate. The meeting ended after all bills and appointments were approved and the committee adjourned.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thompson: I rise to RECOGNITION? MR. THOMPSON: MR.
  • For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
  • GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
  • For what purpose does the gentleman from Georgia seek recognition?
  • For what purpose does the gentleman from Ohio seek recognition?
Bills: HR818 , HR832 , HR825 , HR828 , HR804 , HR754 , HR788
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As Chair of the Legislation, Californians in recognition of Women's History Month.
  • You join a sorority of honorees who have received this recognition since the Legislature started doing
  • But we should also celebrate 102 years of diplomatic relations with the country of Ireland and their
  • 102 years of diplomatic relations with the country of Ireland and their significant contributions in
  • I rise today in support of ACR 153 in honor of Irish American Heritage Month and 102 years of diplomatic
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through routine procedural business. A motion to suspend the rules for AJR 28, urging Congress to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, failed on a 43-16 vote. The body then proceeded to the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. The main floor action centered on House Resolution 81 recognizing Women’s History Month. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from several caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the contributions of women in California history and current public life, as well as ongoing issues such as violence, discrimination, wage gaps, and representation. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 74 coauthors, and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also held a lengthy Women of the Year ceremony, recognizing honorees from across the state for community service, advocacy, education, health care, public safety, housing, labor, and civic leadership. Later, the Assembly took up ACR 153 designating March as Irish Heritage Month. Members spoke about Irish American history, immigration, labor, public service, and California’s ties to Ireland. The resolution received 70 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then approved consent calendar items, including AB 1597 and AB 1549, both by 69-0 votes. The Assembly announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You join a sorority of honorees who have received this recognition since the Legislature started doing
  • You join a sorority of honorees who have received this recognition since the legislature started, doing
  • But we should also celebrate 102 years of diplomatic relations with the country of Ireland and their.
  • .. ...102 years of diplomatic relations with the country of Ireland and their significant contributions
  • I rise today in support of ACR 153 in honor of Irish American Heritage Month and 102 years of diplomatic
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • eligibility of appellate courts, district courts, statutory county courts, and county courts for recognition
  • filed is that it would include justices of the peace and municipal judges on the list eligible for recognition
  • Yes, I do think that when judges get recognition in their communities, it's always a great thing.
  • counties so far whose judges have become Centers of Excellence have received a designation from and recognition
  • by their commissioners' courts. ...received a designation from and recognition by their commissioners
Bills: SB1211 , SB1574 , SB2774 , SB2873 , SB2900 , HJR4
Committee: Senate Finance
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1574 by Senator Zaffirini, which would codify the Texas Judicial Council’s Centers of Excellence Program for courts and judges. Testimony from judges and the Office of Court Administration emphasized that the program promotes transparency, procedural fairness, mentoring, and public trust. A committee substitute expanded eligibility to justices of the peace and municipal judges and removed a merit-pay reference to eliminate fiscal impact. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the substitute and later voted it out favorably, though it was not certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard SB 2774 by Senator Hinojosa, which would amend the Tax Code’s retail trade definition to include industrial uniform and linen rental businesses so they qualify for the lower franchise tax rate. Supporters said the change would put rental textile businesses on equal footing with other rental industries and help Texas employers and customers. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate. Members then considered SB 1211 by Senator Perry, which would broaden the existing fracking-related sales tax exemption for equipment used with non-fresh water sources, including recycled, produced, and brine water. The bill’s supporters argued it would conserve freshwater and reduce litigation over water definitions, while the Comptroller’s office discussed the fiscal note and production-related revenue effects. The committee also heard SB 2873 and SB 2900, both by Senator Kolkhorst and presented by Senator Nichols; SB 2873 would require electronic filers to file electronically, and SB 2900 would eliminate certain Comptroller-related advisory committees and boards. Both were later adopted in committee substitute form and reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HJR 4, sponsored by Senator Parker, proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit new taxes on securities transfers or financial transaction processing. Supporters said it would protect investors, especially retirees, and help position Texas as a financial center. The committee voted to report HJR 4 favorably to the full Senate. In each recorded vote after quorum was present, the measures passed with nine ayes and no nays.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 17th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hicklin for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Flores for her recognition. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
  • Campos for her recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • And so the only way to remove this egregious resolution or memorial. or recognition is that, you know
  • Howard for recognition.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 4th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bills before us are focused on procurement, on recognition days, as well as construction safety,
  • On behalf of the diplomatic corps, I would like to thank Andrew Sharp and his team for organizing this
  • Now, we are a number of diplomats and leaders from various countries: Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, Bahamas
  • Now, we are a number of diplomats and leaders from various countries: Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, Bahamas
  • But also what's changing is the participation, the recognition, and the voice of people, including those
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions: one recognizing the town of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States and another congratulating Zachary Erich on earning Eagle Scout. The chamber then handled several procedural matters, including suspending Joint Rule 12 on multiple petitions and adopting extension orders giving the Committee on Financial Services additional time to report on credit union and mortgage financing bills, with members emphasizing the extensions were limited and needed to complete ongoing work. The Senate then took up House No. 4361, a bill relative to benefits for teachers, which was amended by Ways and Means and passed to be engrossed after extensive support from members. Senators described the measure as a long-delayed fix to the Retirement Plus program, creating a one-time window through June 30, 2027 for eligible teachers to buy in, with required back payments of missed contributions. The bill passed by a roll call of 39-0. The chamber also passed S. 3106 on toxic-free medical devices and S. 3107 on advancing the profession of commercial interior design, both after supportive floor debate. The Senate later adopted a conference committee report on the FY26 supplemental budget, H. 5470, after debate over its major spending items. Supporters highlighted municipal winter relief, MBTA operating and capital support, education funding, housing incentives, and collective bargaining agreements, while opponents criticized MBTA subsidies, legal defense funding, and tax-related provisions. The report was approved by roll call, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The Senate also enacted several local bills, including measures for Berkeley recall elections, a Milton school construction deadline extension, a Lexington parkland exchange, and long-term municipal roads and bridges financing. Near the end of the session, the Senate concurred in a House amendment to S. 2563, a broad bill revising laws affecting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities by replacing outdated and offensive terminology in 346 sections of the General Laws. Members described it as a dignity and language modernization measure. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble and passed the bill to be enacted. The session concluded with an adjournment order to meet again the following Monday, and the day’s adjournment was dedicated to the memory of Richard Louis Volpe of Sturbridge.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 17th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph's Day on Thursday, March 19th, and in recognition of cultural, historic links between Italy, Louisiana
  • And in recognition of cultural, historic links between Italy, Louisiana, and to establish an Italian-American
  • He was unable to attend the event and receive recognition in person.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 27, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mississippi seek recognition? Mississippi seek recognition?
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  • recognition? recognition?