Transcript Highlights:

• My official page and my campaign page? Yes, definitely a difference there.
• On your campaign page, you would say whatever you want. Yeah.
• And when you're in that general election campaign...
• , and we cannot use public resources for any campaign purposes.
• Or campaign. Yeah. Okay. Or on ballots or the bill they passed. Yeah. Okay.

Summary: The meeting focused on whether legislators and legislative staff may use official resources, including newsletters and social media, to comment on a bill that has since become a ballot measure. Members discussed older ethics guidance allowing comments on legislation previously before the legislature, but questioned whether that rule still applies to modern social media posts and to ballot measures, especially when the language is strong or could be seen as an indirect appeal to voters. Several members argued that once a bill becomes a ballot measure, using state resources to advocate for or against it is prohibited, while others emphasized the importance of allowing officials to explain their votes and speak to their legislative record. The group debated possible guardrails, including whether comments should be limited to the bill itself, whether tone and timing should matter, and whether the rule should apply only to members not subject to election-year restrictions. One motion proposed extending the prior ethics guidance from the immediately preceding legislative session to the full biennium and applying it to social media, but that motion failed. Members then shifted toward a brighter-line approach tied to the primary election date, with discussion that after the primary officials should not use state resources to talk about a bill that became a ballot measure or is subject to ballot challenge. A second motion to use the primary date as the cutoff for monitoring these discussions was made, seconded, and passed. The chair then noted that officials are still free to speak on personal or campaign accounts, and to respond to questions, but the board’s guidance would help distinguish permissible official communications from campaign-like advocacy. The meeting then moved toward adjournment of the public portion, with no public testimony offered.

Transcript Highlights:

• Trent Lang, President of the California Clean Money Campaign.
• Chair and members, Trent Lang, California Clean Money Campaign.
• They are tired of seeing all this money going to campaigns, campaign candidates bashing each other or
• Trent Lang, California Clean Money Campaign, in strong support.
• Counties simply cannot plan effectively under a system this volatile.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• To their opponents in the middle of a campaign? No, it wouldn't. So is that fair?
• ... us to have to disclose more or ask for a full disclosure of campaign donations?
• finance and campaign ethics, and carried some bills even during the regular session.
• Some things I think that would make a huge difference in campaign finance.
• So I think if we're being serious about campaign finance reform. and campaign ethics, we would take that

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

Transcript Highlights:

• It's how we access our meal plans.
• uh time working on the campaign um there uh time working on the campaign um there there<00:17:33.360>
• </c><00:25:20.960><c> for</c> um with the New Hampshire campaign for um with the New Hampshire campaign
• </c> Bill 141 relative to campaign Bill 141 relative to campaign disclosures<04:16:06.880><c> for</c>
• </c> for the purpose of direct campaign for the purpose of direct campaign contributions<04:17:12.040

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• HB 2477, Arizona's education savings plan revision — Finance.
• HB 4017, pet ownership limits in planned communities — Government.
• HB 2426, State Land Department disposition plan — Natural Resources.
• HB 2912, utility resource plan commission review — Natural Resources.
• HB 2451, Arizona Space Commission strategic plan.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And the budget includes the following. [00:01:26.870] The base budget for the campaign finance board
• includes a $79,000 operating adjustment for the campaign finance board and $200,000 to meet the federal
• budget out of committee, and as a result we agreed on several policy provisions. [00:01:43.350] The plan
• </c><00:04:11.920><c> So,</c><00:04:12.159><c> we</c> to the campaign finance board.
• So, we to the campaign finance board.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Next, this is the Military Planning Act update.
• That plan was conceived in 1919. Advance... There was no planning at... Advance...
• There was no planning at the time. Let's go to the next slide.
• Next slide, this is the overhead plan view of what that room will look like.
• Charles Ellis was a pilot of Groom and Avengers during the B Canal campaign. during the B Canal campaign

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, that's a big theme that I've not only talked about this year during my campaign for student
• </c> and represented in strategic planning and represented in strategic planning and<00:21:03.480><c>
• It's a strategic planning year. We have an opportunity to be bold and practical.
• It's a strategic planning year. We have an opportunity to be bold and practical.
• </c> so I think as part of the Strategic plan so I think as part of the Strategic plan we<00:42:43.160

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• plans. of protecting the American homeland, unquote.
• with our NATO defense plans.
• I spent quite a bit of time there working with them on their plans.
• They have a very strong plan to modernize and to expand.
• We harbor the facts, but we don't own the narrative. hound out by the CCP and their campaign plans to

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

Transcript Highlights:

• The centerpiece of our plan was the extensive scenario planning that we did.
• Additionally, nearly 60 percent selected a bronze plan while the percentage of silver and gold plans
• or disability plans, which include... ...with health insurance plans or disability plans, which includes
• health insurance plans.
• The benchmark plan is tied back to the provision of the qualified health plans.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: Senate Commerce met with a quorum and first took up three gubernatorial appointments. The committee voted to send Salvador Cruz’s appointment as director of the Department of Finance, Nora Carpenter’s appointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Gregory Donica’s reappointment to the same board to the Senate floor with recommendations that each be confirmed. The committee then heard an annual update from Pat Kelly, executive director of Your Health Idaho. Kelly reported record enrollment, low operating costs, no state funding, and strong customer satisfaction, while noting that affordability remains a concern and that more enrollees are shifting to bronze plans. Senators asked about enrollment timing, premium costs, and Idaho’s standing compared with other states; Kelly and later Insurance Director Dean Cameron said Idaho’s premiums remain among the lowest nationally, helped by the 1332 reinsurance waiver and a robust marketplace with eight medical carriers. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to approving a series of pending administrative rule dockets, mostly from the Department of Commerce and Department of Insurance. The rules were described as housekeeping or clarification changes under zero-based regulation, including updates to grant program rules, self-funded health plan rules, long-term care insurance standards, small employer and individual health insurance rules, coordination of benefits, short-term limited-duration insurance, and managing general agents. Several changes removed duplicative statutory language, repealed references to obsolete programs, and in one case adjusted short-term insurance rules to align with recent federal guidance; the committee approved each docket, including one short-term insurance rule with an effective date upon adjournment to avoid a regulatory gap.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our primary campaign focuses on our Mo character. visitor look like.
• Our primary campaign focuses on our Mo character. Joy in Missouri.
• With this campaign, we are allowed to market virtually anywhere we like.
• We try to have as robust a campaign as possible, and we utilize a variety of mediums.
• We use the Mo character across our campaign channels.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , her first campaign, and then I guess the second.
• I think all three campaigns...
• I know that you are out on the campaign trail. I wish you the best.
• I know that you are out on the campaign trail. I wish you the best.
• So I'm sure they may not be watching because they have better plans on a Sunday.

Bills: HB145, HR1, HB80, SB29, SB37, HB206, SB193, SB58, SB64, HB153, HB195, HB234, HB248, HB255, HB279, HB287, HB292, HB303, HB309, HB371, SB30, SB35, SB40, SB43, SB48, SB96, SB143, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County, public accountability, government oversight, impeachment power, children and vulnerable persons, public funds

Summary: The meeting opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of announcements and personal remarks. Members then spent a large portion of the session honoring Representative Joanne Ferrary, who announced she will not seek re-election. Speakers from both parties praised her persistence, mentorship, and work on public safety, environmental protection, health care, women’s rights, and advocacy for workers and families. Ferrary thanked colleagues and said she hoped to continue supporting initiatives in the interim and beyond. The House also recognized Representative Matthew McQueen, who is running for commissioner of public lands and will leave the legislature after this term. Members highlighted his work on conservation, land grants, wildlife protection, legislative drafting, and his reputation for principled, detailed review of bills. McQueen thanked colleagues and said he hoped to remain involved in the building in another capacity. The House then moved to third reading and passed House Bill 371, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute creating a temporary funding source for land grants and acequias from remaining sponge bond revenues. Supporters said it would provide a more stable, long-term funding mechanism for acequia and land grant infrastructure while preserving existing funding streams and requiring legislative appropriation and annual reporting. Some members raised concerns about oversight and the lack of a sunset or review clause, but the bill passed 63-2. The chamber also passed House Bill 248, authorizing $392 million in general obligation bond capacity, by a vote of 65-0. The House then debated House Bill 153, a committee substitute creating a market-based framework for carbon reduction and economic development. The bill includes an environmental product declaration act, a low-carbon materials rebate, and an industrial carbon reduction grant program. Supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging economic development and new technology at industrial facilities. Members questioned the timing of the grants, anti-donation concerns, and whether companies would receive funding only after making investments, and sponsors explained that entities must pre-certify and then apply after beginning production or retrofits. Debate was ongoing at the end of the excerpt, with no final vote shown on HB 153.

Transcript Highlights:

• finance, or campaign spirit.
• finance, or campaign spirit.
• Are you all, will you all be focused on topics like voting rights, campaign finance, campaigns, redistricting
• a $150 million capital campaign that the state of Florida has so kindly supported.
• We're planning to open an airframe and power plant with aviation mechanics.

Summary: The committee heard and voted on two higher education bills before moving to a long series of university and college board appointment confirmations. CS/SB 742 would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs tied to industry certifications, and would expand the money-back guarantee requirement from three to six programs at career centers and Florida College System institutions. A question was raised about whether the charter school access could reduce district funding or grant availability; the sponsor said it could, depending on available funds. The bill was supported by one appearance form and was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 892, which codifies the Florida State University Election Law Center so it can continue and receive recurring funding. The sponsor and FSU witnesses said the center is nonpartisan and focused on evidence-based research, especially on election administration issues related to natural disasters and public confidence in elections. After testimony and questions, including about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted of testimony from numerous appointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, Santa Fe College, Daytona State College, and Florida Atlantic University. Most nominees emphasized their personal ties to the institutions, support for workforce education, student success, and local economic development. Several highlighted priorities such as keeping tuition affordable, expanding internships and career pathways, strengthening nursing and other workforce programs, and improving graduation and retention rates. Some appointees also described campus-specific goals, including research growth at FAU and Harbor Branch, community engagement at New College, and continued support for health care workforce partnerships at FGCU. The most notable exchange came during testimony from Dr. Joel Rudman for the Pensacola State College board, where Senator Leek questioned him extensively about prior public comments that appeared to reference threats and drug testing legislators. Rudman said his remarks were aimed at Florida House members and not the Senate, denied any knowledge of illicit drug use by current or former senators, and said he was speaking candidly as a private citizen. Public testimony on his nomination included both support and strong opposition, with one speaker praising his community service and another warning about his alleged disruptive behavior and social media posts. The committee also heard from several supporters and appointees who were not questioned further, and the meeting ended with plans to vote on the appointments after all testimony was completed.

Transcript Highlights:

• We know that, based on the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan for 2025, there's over a $24 billion need
• I've tried to write down what you said, that comprehensive plan, the amount is billion-something.
• So it sounds like number two would be starting some kind of new outreach campaign.
• I think the education outreach campaign is going to be used to...
• 50-year plan that we are required by statute to update every 10 years.

Bills: SB1191, SB1314, SB1319, SB1333, SB1346, SB1439, SB1509, SB1510, SB1613

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

Summary: The Senate Energy Committee met and first laid over a couple of items before taking up a series of energy and water-related bills. Senate Bill 1333, presented by Sen. Hall, was framed as a symbolic reflection of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s budget request and the state’s estimated $24 billion water infrastructure need through 2030. Members asked about project prioritization, emergency needs, long-term funding, federal matching dollars, and whether some proposed spending would go to outreach or new programs rather than direct infrastructure. Supporters emphasized the statewide water crisis, rural and municipal needs, and the goal of building a comprehensive water package; the bill passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1191, presented by Sen. Daniels, would eliminate an unused board tied to the Low Carbon Energy Initiative; the deputy secretary testified the board was never actually founded and collected no research, and the bill passed 11-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1439, the Energy Security and Independence Act, also by Sen. Daniels, which would shield fossil fuel companies operating lawfully and within permits from certain climate-change and emissions-based lawsuits. Questions focused on why the bill applied only to fossil fuels, whether it could affect landowners’ rights or environmental standards, and whether it would create a lower regulatory bar in Oklahoma. The author said it was aimed at a specific category of litigation seen in other states and would not protect unlawful conduct; the bill passed 10-1. Senate Bill 1314, by Sen. Yek, would raise the cap on the well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund from $50,000 to $100,000 and increase the per-well cap from $10,000 to $25,000; members discussed how the fund works and its limited size, and it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1509, also by Sen. Yek, would update groundwater well spacing rules so the Water Resources Board could apply spacing requirements across all groundwater basins, not just those with maximum annual yield studies. The board said the bill is meant to protect existing commercial wells from encroachment, with exceptions if water cannot be found elsewhere on the property; it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1319, presented by Sen. Hall, would allow the Corporation Commission to use plugging funds in rare cases where homes are affected by historic oil and gas activity or orphan wells; members raised concerns about caps, proof of contamination, remediation versus plugging, and whether landowners could present expert evidence. The author said the language was still being refined with the Commission, and the bill passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1346, by Vice Chair Woods, would direct the Water Resources Board to establish a water and wastewater infrastructure program with competitive loans for eligible entities; it was described as part of a broader effort to consolidate water measures into a comprehensive package and passed 9-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1613, which would let the LP Gas Administration buy, lease, and own its own vehicles instead of using the OMES fleet and would rename a miscellaneous permit as a food truck permit; it passed without debate. The meeting ended with adjournment and notice that there would be no committee meeting the following week.

Transcript Highlights:

• Together, these two decisions have allowed corporations to spend unlimited quantities of money on campaigns
• there is too much corporate money in politics, and eight in ten Americans believe that corporate campaign
• finance reform is mentioned in rallies. that's the strongest Campaign finance reform is mentioned in
• Angela Pontes on behalf of Planned Parenthood affiliates of California in support.
• Now that we have the Baptists and Planned Parenthood coming together, there we go.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several measures focused on campaign finance, legal ethics, notarization, domestic violence, immigration detention transparency, workplace violence restraining orders, and divorce relief for domestic violence survivors. Senator McNerney presented SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges limits on corporate spending in elections; there was no opposition testimony, and committee members voiced support. Assembly Member Kalra presented AB 2305 to bar private equity, hedge funds, and other corporate lenders from influencing litigation decisions, with support from the Consumer Attorneys of California and other stakeholders; no opposition appeared, and the bill was framed as protecting client-centered legal judgment. Assembly Member Irwin’s AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, made technical and procedural fixes to the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030, with support from notary groups and no opposition. Assembly Member Rogers’ AB 1657 would allow temporary restraining orders in domestic violence cases without prior notice in certain circumstances, and Assembly Member Lee’s AB 1801 would tighten public notice and hearing requirements for contracts involving private immigration detention facilities; both drew broad support and no opposition. Assembly Member Patel’s AB 2179 would extend electronic filing and remote appearance rules to workplace violence restraining orders, and Assembly Member Hart’s AB 1875 would let courts shorten or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for domestic violence survivors; both were supported and had no opposition testimony. The committee then took formal votes. The consent calendar passed 12-0. SJR 18 passed 10-2. AB 2305 passed 12-0. AB 1801 passed 10-2. AB 1657 passed 12-0. AB 2179 passed 8-0. AB 1875 passed 10-0. AB 1977 passed 8-2. The chair announced the committee would adjourn until the following Tuesday, June 16, at 1:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Together, these two decisions have allowed corporations to spend unlimited quantities of money on campaigns
• there is too much corporate money in politics, and eight in ten Americans believe that corporate campaign
• finance reform is mentioned in rallies. that's the strongest Campaign finance reform is mentioned in
• Angela Pontes on behalf of Planned Parenthood affiliates of California in support.
• Now that we have the Baptists and Planned Parenthood coming together, there we go.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Are y'all planning on keeping— Blocking that whole street off?
• What is the plan for the buildings currently under construction? What will those?
• It is not planned to be contiguous either, right?
• Page 5 covers system resiliency plans for utilities.
• The next page covers the Permian Basin Reliability Plan. transmission planning.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have the plan of action. We have the plan to move forward.
• We didn't want a negative name in terms of campaign finance.
• We had persons who had campaigns for statewide races.
• We do have plans in our roadmap to bring a the ability to print.
• We were had a plan to find that money in those nonprofits.

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Everybody has plans. Everybody's on vacation.
• And, you know, with no appetite for sort of federal regulation and campaign finance, I think it makes
• past five decades, the federal judiciary has basically been transformed into the nation's chief campaign
• So they see a campaign finance law. If they don't like it, they strike it down.
• I plan on filing to be up for re-election this year, yes, ma'am. And do you use bingo balls? We do.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, um, so Chapter 20, as part of our comprehensive rule review plan, as we've said, we removed.
• Our first draft advisory opinion deals with whether members of the state Employee charitable Campaign
• We'll start with exhibit, excuse me, Billy Ballingy, campaign treasurer for the Citizens for Cedar Hill
• Uh, at issue is a corrected 8-day pre-election campaign finance report.
• At issue is a semiannual campaign finance report filed 35 days late as the filer had 4 prior violations