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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 11th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was a civil matter and they have to go through the lengthy eviction process.
  • potential innocent people, but also protecting property rights.
  • And if it does Legislature's provided protections, we acted in good faith.
  • Our main mission is to protect the public.
  • Completely protected speech would be, for example, political speech.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know our Senate friends are working on the Protect Act today, and I want to thank you, Chair Vargas
  • and they were able to raise $20 million so they could buy their own homes so that it's going to be protected
  • It is important that we continue to bolster and protect the safety net programs and invest in anti-poverty
  • We are very grateful for the continued efforts the state has made to protect and expand anti-poverty
  • This includes connections to food, clothing, and eviction prevention support, enrollment in after-school
Summary: The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business held its final hearing of the session on H. 5187 and S. 3022, the Enough Act, with Chair Andy Vargas and Senator Adam Gomez opening by thanking committee members and stakeholders for their work during the session. The bills were described as a grant-based, place-based anti-poverty initiative intended to support cradle-to-career services by funding local nonprofits, schools, community organizations, and backbone entities that can coordinate housing, education, health, workforce, and family supports in high-poverty neighborhoods. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of the bills. Speakers including Strategies for Children, Chelsea Public Schools, Bunker Hill Community College, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Rep. Antonio Cabral, the Harlem Children’s Zone’s Kwame Owusu Kesse and Jeffrey Canada, former Education Secretary Paul Reville, AFT Massachusetts, United Way, the Boston Foundation, Give Black Alliance, Eastern Bank Foundation, and others argued that poverty is a systems issue that schools alone cannot solve. They emphasized the need for local control, community voice, coordinated services, and long-term public-private investment, often citing examples from Chelsea, New Bedford, Springfield, Lowell, Boston, and other communities, as well as the Harlem Children’s Zone and Maryland’s similar model. Committee members asked several questions about how the bill would function in practice, including what organizations would do on day one, how it would interact with existing efforts like community schools, McKinney-Vento, and the Student Opportunity Act, and how it would be sustained over time. Witnesses said the act would help create or strengthen backbone organizations, reduce duplication, align existing resources, and leverage philanthropy and future revenue sources for long-term sustainability. No vote was taken during the hearing, but multiple speakers urged the committee to report the bill favorably and quickly.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elections Feb 24th, 2026

Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • So there was a law on the books to protect their elections.
  • reason, I feel that that should be the number one thing that you cross over, or that you ensure, to protect
  • important that our county clerks, our election authorities are also very aware of their rights to evict
  • unequal application of basically a citizen knowing that everywhere in the state, they’re the same protections
  • We need to write particular words to make sure that everybody's rights on both sides are protected.
Summary: The Committee on Elections first met in executive session and took up a committee substitute for H.J.R. 122, which combined H.J.R. 122 with related measures H.J.R. 104 and H.J.R. 149. Representative Banderman offered and the committee adopted an amendment limiting leadership terms in the resolution from three terms to two for the House speaker and from two terms to one for the Senate president. The committee then adopted the revised substitute and voted the combined resolution do pass by a 9-1 vote. In public hearing, the committee heard HB 1987, a technical fix to local filing deadlines for declarations of candidacy when the deadline falls on a holiday. Representative Hinman explained the bill was requested by city and school clerks to avoid requiring offices to open on holidays such as New Year’s Eve or Christmas Day. Testimony from city, municipal, and county clerk organizations was unanimously supportive, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard HCR 23, which urges Congress to recognize state authority over election laws and campaign finance. Sponsor Representative Perkins and supporting witnesses argued the resolution is a federalism measure grounded in the Tenth Amendment and noted that similar resolutions have passed in 24 other states. Some members questioned whether the resolution could conflict with federal election policy or allow inconsistent state approaches, but the sponsor said the measure simply affirms state authority and does not mandate any specific policy. Finally, the committee heard HB 1802, which would allow poll challengers and watchers to be present during in-person absentee voting in first-class and charter counties, with procedures for advance notice. The sponsor said the bill was intended to create consistency after differing county practices and to address issues seen in St. Charles County during the 2024 election. The St. Charles County election director supported the bill as a clarification of existing law, while some members raised concerns about unequal treatment of counties and the potential for disruption. The hearing concluded without a vote on HB 1987, HCR 23, or HB 1802.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Mar 19th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have protected and served us. Our country. They have protected and served us. Our country.
  • These skills are already embedded and are honorably discharged veterans and this is a great way to protect
  • It's about protecting our way of life and keeping our community safe.
  • So would this put them in a protected class?
  • I hope we can move to make them more protected. Thank you. Thank you for answering my question.
Bills: HB9 , HB10 , HB16 , HB44 , HB46 , HB61 , HB101 , HB126 , HB153 , HB164 , HB233 , HB242 , HB436 , HB455 , HB571 , HB594
Committee: House Judiciary
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • It also protects privacy.
  • And it also protects its own.
  • I think that protecting our ratepayers and the cost is important.
  • protection.
  • In 2023, the General Assembly passed the Medical Debt Protection Act, which creates a range of protections
Summary: The House convened on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, and moments of silence for Gerlindy Lancelotti and Iva Durham. Members then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions, including consent calendar items and several measures related to agriculture, lottery reporting, health care, fire service membership standards, inmate work, telecommunications, rent increases, youth camp licensing, primary elections, respiratory care practice, and marriage equality. The chamber also heard extended debate on Senate Bill 233, concerning removal of snow and ice from vehicles, and on House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary while barring participation in both parties’ primaries. Among the notable actions, House Concurrent Resolution 157 passed as amended, directing the State Lottery to report on options to support traditional lottery retailers. Senate Bill 53, preserving the Delaware Farm to Community Program if federal support declines, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 307, giving the Public Service Commission authority to designate eligible Lifeline carriers, and Senate Bill 339, clarifying advance health care directives, also passed. Senate Bill 235, removing a sunset on manufactured home rent increase calculations, passed, as did Senate Bill 325 after House Amendment 1 narrowed disqualifying offenses for fire service membership and adjusted related background-check rules. Senate Bill 309, discharging remaining incarceration-cost balances, and Senate Bill 324, addressing constable-related firearm permit provisions, both passed. The chamber tabled Senate Bill 233 once to consider a proposed amendment for trucks and other hard-to-clear vehicles, but the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended by the Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 19, directing DHSS to study strategies to reduce health care costs, was tabled pending legal review. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry, passed after extensive floor debate and personal statements from members on both sides. Senate Bill 293, creating a licensure pathway for summer camps to participate in purchase-of-care, passed after House Amendment 1. House Bill 188 on open primary access for unaffiliated voters passed 22-17, and Senate Bill 94, concerning respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery, passed after House Amendment 2. The transcript ends as the House begins consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Feb 24th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Capital Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • It strengthens victim protection.
  • It strengthens victim protection.
  • It'll help to protect working forest jobs, and we'll keep trees in the ground and make sure that we're
  • It'll help to protect working forest jobs and we'll keep trees in the ground and make sure that we're
  • This land would be designated open space and protected from development.
Bills: HB2295
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Feb 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It strengthens victim protection.
  • It'll help to protect working forest jobs, and we'll keep trees in the ground and make sure that we're
  • It'll help to protect working forest jobs and we'll keep trees in the ground and make sure that we're
  • This investment will help protect children, stabilize families, and strengthen...
  • This land would be designated open space and protected from development.
Summary: The Capital Budget Committee held a hearing on Proposed Substitute House Bill 2295, the supplemental capital budget. Staff said the proposal totals nearly $911 million, including about $400 million in bonds and $511 million from other state and federal sources, with much of the increase over the governor’s proposal coming from Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding. Major spending areas include housing and homelessness, K-12 construction, human services facilities, and CCA-funded clean energy, decarbonization, and habitat restoration projects. The chair said the committee would not take amendments at the hearing and planned to vote out the budget on Thursday, with a technical fix striker expected. Testimony was largely supportive of the House proposal, with many witnesses asking the committee to preserve or increase specific items in final negotiations. Housing advocates urged support for the Housing Trust Fund, manufactured housing preservation, and projects such as Alliance Place, Cloverdale Cottages, Cherry Street Village, Somos, and the Thrive Center. Education and public facility witnesses backed investments in school seismic safety, small district modernization, Healthy Kids Healthy Schools, community college and university maintenance, and projects at Cascadia College, WSU, CWU, and UW. Health and human services testimony supported behavioral health, Tubman Center, HealthPoint, pregnant parenting treatment, and the Yakima Behavioral Health Hub. Natural resources, climate, and infrastructure witnesses praised funding for Flood Plains by Design, community forests, trust land transfer, salmon recovery, the Skokomish land purchase, and the Lower Columbia River dredging project. Several local governments and organizations requested additional support or Senate-level funding for specific projects, while Climate Solutions cautioned against using CCA dollars to backfill existing obligations. The committee heard no votes during the hearing, and the chair closed by saying the budget would be executed on Thursday.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 23rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • I would like to officially begin this hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional
  • The email is joint committee, period, consumer protection, the and sign, professional licensure at ma
  • and Professional Licensure for all your hard work ...and the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection
  • consumers, they don't have awareness around their devices' end of life, and that is a consumer protection
  • So we support the concept and the bill's objective of enhancing consumer protection.
Bills: S3082 , S3090 , H5425 , H5130 , H5114
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Mar 31st, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think we did need to protect our teachers, staff, and students.
  • So where is the protection for that teacher?
  • We must protect our teachers. Yes. That, that, we need a, We must protect our teachers. Yes.
  • because they have greater protections under their special population law.
  • You know, you guys are tasked with protecting our students and protecting our athletes.
Bills: HCR10 , HB195 , HB283 , HB319 , HB325 , HB407 , HB448 , HB482 , HB992
Committee: House Education
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Environment & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It creates a new per se violation of the Consumer Protection Act for the restrictions or requirements
  • regime applicable to those violations would be through the Attorney General or under the Consumer Protection
  • And I want to also make sure that we have labor protections in the bill should a data center build behind
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • This means that it loses protections of the shield law, Keep Washington Working.
  • Disclosing this and giving the opportunity to consent or not is a critical protection.
  • accountability is diffuse or non-existent, placing clients at risk without ...adequate consumer protection
  • In contrast, OIC has longstanding expertise... ...protect market stability.
  • There are some specific protections in the Affordable Care Act when it comes to qualified health plans
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's the protection we have against that.
  • And that's the protection we have against that.
  • And the staff is protected. And you know what? Right?
  • These are known as Enhanced Radiation Protection Systems, or ERPDs.
  • These are known as Enhanced Radiation Protection Systems, or ERPDs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It clarifies our authority, ensuring we can protect businesses and preserve stability. state taxes.
  • Thank you for your time and dedication for protecting Texans.
  • So, the only thing this bill does is it takes all of those protections which are already state law on
  • TDI-regulated insurance have state-level parity protections.
  • The term pre-paid funeral benefits does not include this transportation protection.
Bills: HB201 , HB272 , HB618 , HB 1094 , HB 1142 , HB201 , HB272
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 17th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I urge this committee to reconsider this bill and protect the tools that have helped Texas build the
  • The proposed bill contains some grandfathering language that protect both legitimate Chapter 380 abatements
  • know, I would absolutely Expect them to come fight for something they believe in and you know that protects
Committee: House Ways & Means
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 14th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill protects patients from unnecessary delays while providing providers with clarity and due process
Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Washington State, and the disproportionate number of Black households who experience homelessness and eviction
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • We protect the process that belongs to the people.
  • I know you're protecting us, but you could take turns to come up here and introduce yourself.
  • This bill provides protections for independent pharmacies in their relationships with pharmacy benefit
  • It provides protections. ...pharmacy benefit managers.
  • It provides protections both in terms of what pharmacy benefit managers can expect of the pharmacies
Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It gave farm workers a voice and protection they had long been denied.
  • They were all evicted from their farm-provided housing. Eight days, eight days, is where?
  • It's about protecting the workforce that feeds the state and the nation, and the surrounding industry
  • that protects their jobs and their livelihood.
  • Industry that protects their jobs and their livelihood. Respectfully, I ask for an aye vote.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of guest introductions, including Canadian diplomatic visitors and youth soccer champions from Senator Niello’s district. The body also recognized guests connected to arts education and later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Caitlin “Katie” Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The President announced the Senate would enter a one-week spring recess and return on April 6, 2026. On the floor, the Senate adopted SR 89 by Senator Alvarado-Gil, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day in California. Supporters emphasized the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and services for people with profound autism and their families. The resolution passed by a 35-0 vote. The Senate also adopted SCR 147 by Senator Allen, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with remarks stressing the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success; it passed 37-0. The chamber then adopted SCR 141 by Senator Wahab, recognizing March 26, 2026 as Women’s Equal Pay Day. Senators discussed the gender pay gap, its impact on families, and the need for transparency and enforcement; the resolution passed 37-0. The Senate also approved AB 2156, an urgency measure to proclaim March 31 as Farm Worker Day, with extensive debate about farm workers’ historical contributions, labor conditions, and the decision to rename the day in light of recent allegations involving the prior honoree. The bill passed unanimously, 37-0, including the urgency clause. Finally, the Senate adopted the consent calendar, which included SB 968, SJR 11, SB 1005, and SB 1080, by unanimous vote. A committee announcement noted Budget Subcommittee 3 would meet upon adjournment.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And for generations, farm workers were excluded from basic labor protections.
  • It gave farm workers a voice and protection they had long been denied.
  • They were all evicted from their farm-provided housing. Eight days, eight days, is where?
  • that protects their jobs and their livelihood.
  • Industry that protects their jobs and their livelihood. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several guest introductions, including a Canadian diplomatic delegation visiting for Canada Day at the Capitol and the undefeated Under-11 San Juan Spirits soccer team. The chamber also recognized guests connected to later resolutions, including families and advocates tied to profound autism and farm worker issues, as well as arts education leaders. The Senate adopted SR 89, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day, after remarks emphasizing the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and lifelong services for people with profound autism and their caregivers. Members also adopted SCR 147, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with support focused on the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success. Both resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The chamber then took up AB 2156, an urgency measure renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Worker Day and proclaiming March 31 as Farm Worker Day. Supporters from multiple caucuses and regions spoke about the history of farm labor, the contributions and sacrifices of farm workers, and the need to honor the broader movement and its diverse participants; some speakers also referenced recent allegations and the desire to center survivors and workers rather than one individual. The bill passed with 37 ayes and 0 noes, including the urgency clause. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of several items without objection, then adjourned in memory of Caitlin Mardell Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The session concluded with announcements of a committee meeting and a one-week spring recess, with the next floor session scheduled for April 6, 2026.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And for generations, farm workers were excluded from basic labor protections.
  • It gave farm workers a voice and protection they had long been denied.
  • They were evicted from their farm-provided housing.
  • that protects their jobs and their livelihood.
  • Industry that protects their jobs and their livelihood. Respectfully ask for an aye vote.