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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Feb 24th, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't have arrest powers. I haven't looked at the fiscal note.
- The governor put a million in budget last year.
- So we're working with Northeast Power.
- But it's intended to provide statute that any governor, any budget committee could fill.
- But it's intended to provide statute that any governor, any budget committee could fill.
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met in executive session and first approved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2151 by a vote of 11-0. The substitute removed CPI language so the measure would not allow a year-over-year increase, and the committee then voted the bill do pass. The committee then heard House Bill 2474, which would add progressive design-build as another procurement option for municipalities and other local political subdivisions. The sponsor and supporters said it would give local governments more flexibility, speed, and cost control on major projects by allowing a collaborative, multi-stage process before final pricing is set; no one testified in opposition, and the hearing was closed without a vote.
The committee next heard House Bill 2693, a port authority bill that the sponsor described as clarifying port authority creation, districts, operations, and partnerships while preserving limits on state liability. Testimony from Port KC and the Missouri Port Authority Association focused on public safety needs, including authority for port rangers with arrest powers in Kansas City’s port district, board appointment and removal provisions, and the need to keep ports competitive for development. Questions also touched on labor standards, housing authority funding, and whether the bill affected data centers; the hearing ended without opposition testimony.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1716, which would create a Department of Economic Development grant program for rural workforce housing through nonprofit regional partners. The sponsor and Northeast Missouri witnesses said the program is already working in northeast Missouri through a revolving fund, with homes built and sold at cost to help attract and retain workers such as teachers, nurses, and tradespeople; supporters from housing, business, utility, and economic development groups backed the bill, while one witness opposed government involvement in housing. Committee members questioned eligibility, nonprofit-only administration, local contractor use, affordability, and whether the program could crowd out private builders. The sponsor said an amendment would be needed before a vote, and the committee adjourned after the hearing without taking final action on HB 1716 or HB 2693.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:14:29.120><c> of</c> honoring them, we honor the power of honoring them, we honor the power of
- /c><00:17:16.400><c> Congress</c><00:17:16.799><c> to</c> with powerful women in Congress to with powerful
- </c><00:18:42.640><c> We</c> production in its power plants. We production in its power plants.
- </c><03:27:23.840><c> That's</c> how to power these devices. That's how to power these devices.
- reliable baseload power.
MN
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Based on the rules of that state and the governor of that state.
- people power that's going to make sure this is defeated on the ballot, and the people power that is
- because organizing is power, and power is scary, and we're in the minority, and somehow that is still
- Governor Walker just overturned fair share. I was involved in it.
- That is the power of a union. That is protecting workers' rights.
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance.
In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration.
On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:20:43.600><c> to</c> that the court system has the power to that the court system has the power
- </c> this is not a separation of powers this is not a separation of powers issue.<01:21:17.840><c> This
- This is a separation of powers issue.
- ,</c> there's supervision over subpoena power, there's supervision over subpoena power, the<02:11:39.920
- big the subpoena power, which is a big big power<02:11:45.280><c> to</c><02:11:46.159><c> um</c><02:
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, that they choose to have those powers.
- Does it take power away from the marshal? Thank you.
- This is all to limit my power and running the marshal's office.
- I know when I was here, the governor used to ask us to do things, but I didn't want the governor to tell
- I know when I was here, the governor used to ask us to do things, but I didn't want the governor to tell
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 28 minutes and announced that Senate Bill 499 was voluntarily deferred. It then heard several House bills, beginning with HB 168, a reentry/transitional housing program for female parolees near release; supporters said it would improve public safety and reduce recidivism, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. HB 322, a cleanup bill from the Maggie Grace Act clarifying that victims or families requesting transcripts would not be charged, was also reported favorably without objection. HB 622, which aligns Louisiana criminal history information practices with federal rules, was amended and then reported favorably. HB 821, moving the School for Safe Centers from GOSEP to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, was reported favorably as well.
The committee then took up HB 364, which directs State Police to partner on public awareness efforts about the illegality of discharging firearms, especially around holidays. An amendment removed a proposed printing cost and shifted the bill toward PSAs; the bill was reported favorably with amendments. HB 568, which strengthens enforcement of drug-free school zone laws by creating a clearer offense for openly smoking or vaping illegal drugs in school zones and setting a specific penalty for marijuana, drew extensive debate. Supporters, including the author and governor’s office, said it was needed to protect children and families and to give law enforcement a workable deterrent. Opponents argued it would impose harsh, geography-based penalties, sweep in medical cannabis patients and veterans, and worsen racial and fiscal disparities. After roll-call, the committee reported HB 568 favorably by a 3-2 vote.
The committee also approved HB 296, a cleanup bill removing long-defunct programs from statute, without objection. HB 823, creating an Orleans Parish DA pilot diversion program for unhoused people accused of nonviolent offenses, was supported by Covenant House and others as a way to avoid criminalizing homelessness and was reported favorably without objection. Finally, HB 1038, a major bill revising the authority and liability structure of city marshals and local governments, prompted extensive testimony. The bill and amendments would limit some marshal powers in smaller jurisdictions, require local approval for certain staffing/insurance matters, and allow local governments to restore powers by ordinance. Supporters said it would reduce liability, clarify authority, and address problems in some marshal offices; opponents, including multiple marshals and law enforcement supporters, said it would undermine elected marshals, hurt small offices, and was too broad and under-studied. The transcript ends amid that hearing, with no final committee action shown on HB 1038.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . the governor. the governor.
- Um we we want this governor uh and future want this governor uh and future want this governor uh and
- future governors to be involved in this governors to be involved in this governors to be involved in
- But then the then governor was But then the then governor was But then the then governor was uh Governor
- John uh Governor John uh Governor John uh uh uh Gay.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And this map that you have here, it does not, in any indirect way, dilute voting power for Black voters
- But for whatever reason, the Supreme Court decided that—well, not the Supreme Court, but the governor
- And that bill was pushed and signed and ultimately defended by the governor and the attorney general,
- Since a majority of Democrats are people of color, let's draw maps that recognize the voting power of
- Let's draw maps that recognize the voting power of Democrats.
Summary:
The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12, 2026, and focused primarily on Senate Bill 407, a congressional redistricting proposal, with Senate Bill 121 also scheduled for later. The chair explained the committee would first take up SB 407, consider amendments, then hear public testimony, and would not take up SB 116 or SB 130. Two amendment sets were adopted on SB 407: one technical set adjusting dates to align with the upcoming election cycle, and another updating the map in the bill. Committee members and the bill sponsor described the proposal as a 4-2 congressional map intended to comply with the Supreme Court’s CalA ruling, preserve traditional redistricting criteria, and avoid using race as the basis for district lines.
Supporters of SB 407 argued the map was compact, contiguous, kept parishes and cities together, and created two opportunity districts without racial predominance. Several senators said the map better reflected Louisiana’s political and demographic realities and could withstand legal challenge under the Equal Protection Clause and First Amendment. Testimony in support also emphasized fairness, representation, and the idea that the state should not move to a 5-1 map. Some speakers, including former legislators and community advocates, said the state should maintain or preserve two districts where Black voters and Democratic voters could elect candidates of choice.
Opponents of the broader redistricting effort criticized the process as rushed and confusing, especially because early voting had already begun and the Secretary of State was not present to answer questions. Some speakers said the legislature had not been properly involved in the election suspension process and raised concerns about whether votes already cast would count if maps changed. Others argued the proposed changes were an attempt to dilute political power and disenfranchise voters, particularly Black, poor, and queer communities. The committee heard extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- New power plants come in and they're suddenly subject to a program. Other power plants retire.
- New power plants come footprint, right?
- Other power plants retired. program. Other power plants retired.
- </c> such as load shedding or reactive power such as load shedding or reactive power supply<03:43:59.600
- Um, and our powerful in the world.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So the governor has recommended that that the legislature used 25 minutes.
- I'm surprised the governor hasn't. And then on this same chart that you have...
- not only Idaho Power, but the Idaho Public Utilities Commission strongly supports the... ...Idaho Power
- So if we have real incomes going up, our purchasing power is getting better.
- Getting more, even in terms of purchasing power, so I think I switched it inadvertently.
Summary:
The committee was convened to review Idaho’s economic outlook and general fund revenue projections, with members instructed to complete and submit individual “homework” revenue projections for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 by noon the next day. Chairmen explained the binder materials, the committee’s constitutional charge, and the plan to compile member projections into an average and median for deliberation and a recommendation to JFAC. They also noted the meeting was being broadcast publicly and thanked staff and presenters.
Keith Bybee of Legislative Services Office outlined the state’s general fund budget picture, emphasizing structural imbalance between revenues and expenditures, the impact of statutory spending growth, and the need to decide whether to address the gap through spending cuts, cash balances, or other policy changes. He highlighted major budget drivers such as Medicaid expansion, public defender costs, IT consolidation, public school funding changes, and water resources spending, and discussed available cash reserves, including the budget stabilization fund. Committee members asked about Medicaid’s net cost, the treatment of the $330 million school funding adjustment, the Millennium Fund, and whether rainy-day funds or interest earnings were being used in the governor’s budget.
Aaron Phipps of the Division of Financial Management presented the executive revenue forecast and explained changes in reporting for sales tax and the tax relief fund, including how certain transfers would now be treated as accrued general fund revenue. She described a sharp but likely temporary drop in corporate income tax collections tied to federal tax changes and taxpayer behavior, especially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the SALT workaround, and said the overall income tax forecast remained relatively steady. Robert Spindlove of Zions Bank described national conditions, including lower Fed rates, a re-steepening yield curve, higher tariffs, mixed inflation signals, slowing but not contracting labor markets, and continued consumer spending, and said 2026 looked like a rebuilding year. Sam Wilkenhauer of the Idaho Department of Labor reported that Idaho’s labor market remained strong, with low unemployment, steady job growth, balanced industry expansion, and wage growth moderating from the overheated post-pandemic period; he forecast continued but more sustainable growth over the next two years.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They have the relationships with the powerful attorneys and the powerful law firms that are out there
- They have the relationships with the powerful attorneys and the powerful law firms that are out there
- They have the relationships with the powerful attorneys and the powerful law firms that are out there
- . and they are the powerful attorneys and the powerful law firms that are out there.
- So you have one GSA in opposition to maybe 15 or 20 powerful landowners.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The balance of power between co-equal branches of government must be maintained.
- The judicial power would be set aside as inconvenient entirely.
- The executive power would make itself absolute.
- The executive power would make itself absolute, and the government end in a tyranny.
- And yet the courts, in their role in the separation of powers, waited and then...
Summary:
The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing.
A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23.
The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It also says that the governor has 90 days to fill a vacancy once a term ends or a seat opens.
- doesn't mean anything if the governor can just ignore or reject and reappoint the same person once the
- The House gets to submit our own names with the governor. There you go.
- I don't know that we would have the power for that. Just for a follow-up? Sure.
- I don't know that we would have the power for that. Just for a follow-up? Sure.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, March 24th by voice vote. It then took up Senate Bill 1351, which would bar a gubernatorial appointee rejected by the Senate from being reappointed to the same seat for one year and require the governor to fill vacancies within 90 days. Members asked about how the bill would interact with other appointment-related legislation and what would happen if someone was serving without Senate confirmation, but no testimony was offered. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1376, dealing with candidate filings for political subdivisions and moving the filing process toward county clerks and online filing beginning in 2027. The bill also requires subdivision clerks to provide accurate district maps and sets notification and certification deadlines between county and subdivision clerks. Questions focused on whether the change could make filing less accessible, how it would affect districts such as irrigation or groundwater districts, and whether the Secretary of State’s office supported the measure. The sponsor said clerks supported the bill and that the online option should improve access; the committee then voted to advance it with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee reconsidered Senate Bill 1299, which prohibits government entities from requiring digital identification to access government services, while allowing physical ID to remain valid and limiting tracking or data retention tied to digital ID use. The Attorney General would be able to enforce the law, and aggrieved persons could seek injunctive or declaratory relief. Members asked about whether the bill would affect future voluntary use of digital IDs, possible conflicts with federal requirements, and whether similar concerns could arise in other settings such as sports venues. Supporters argued the bill sets guardrails against mandatory digital ID use, and the committee voted to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Lieutenant Governor. So with that, Mr.
- Governor, excuse me.
- Respectfully, yours, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor.
- The journal will show that the message from the governor.
- President, I work with the governor.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- When it was signed by the governor, the governor and the attorney general made a declaration that the
- This is governor-request legislation.
- The governor has read media reports about teenage suicide and the role of AI companion chatbots.
- For students, AI-powered chatbots are not simple homework helpers.
- For students, AI-powered chatbots are not simple homework helpers.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three AI-related bills. HB 1170 would require large generative AI providers to offer provenance detection tools and include latent and manifest disclosures in AI-generated or altered content; supporters said it is needed to combat deepfakes and disinformation, while opponents raised First Amendment, technical feasibility, and compliance concerns, and the Attorney General’s Office said the bill needs clearer provider definitions and enforcement language. HB 2157 would regulate high-risk AI systems used in consequential decisions such as employment, housing, health care, and parole by requiring risk management, impact assessments, disclosures, and a private right of action; the sponsor said it is needed to address algorithmic discrimination and consumer protection, while industry and civil liberties groups warned it is overbroad, burdensome, and constitutionally problematic, and the AG’s Office supported the concept but asked for changes to enforcement and the right-to-cure provisions. HB 2225 would regulate AI companion chatbots by requiring disclosures, limits on manipulative engagement, and safeguards for minors and self-harm; the sponsor, governor’s office, AG’s Office, researchers, and several families testified in support, citing harms to youth and real-world suicides, while industry groups supported narrower protections but objected to the private right of action and scope. No votes were taken during the hearings.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 10 that are connected and generating power.
- Signed by the governor, and they move into being effective.
- So under what authority did the governor spend this money? Mr.
- So under what authority did the governor spend this money? Mr.
- We appropriated $180 million for the governor to use for emergency management.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God..
- Business on the Speaker's desk: communications from the Governor.
- The clerk will record the action of the Governor.
- The clerk will record the action of the Governor. Have you all registered?
- It clearly defines EPA's powers and duties. Thank you.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege recognizing guests, including a newly graduated Army servicemember, the Doctor of the Day, and members of Delta Sigma Theta visiting for Delta Day at the Capitol. The chamber also adopted a proclamation designating April 10, 2026, as Founders Day in the City of Tolleson, with remarks highlighting the city’s history and the Whoopi Days Festival. The House then appointed a conference committee on HB 2874 after voting not to concur in Senate amendments.
The House considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. On SB 1058, a floor amendment offered by Rep. Gutierrez to address gun trafficking, merchant codes, and related enforcement tools failed by a vote of 17-32, and the bill was then recommended do pass. SB 1094, dealing with civil liability related to gender transition procedures for minors, drew extended debate over constitutionality, medical liability, and impacts on physicians and patients, and it was also recommended do pass. SB 1136, SB 1422, and SB 1663 (with a Blackman floor amendment adopted) each received do pass recommendations.
Later, the House adopted Committee of the Whole reports placing SB 1075 and SB 1202 on third reading, retaining SB 1419 on the calendar, and advancing SCM 1004 and SCM 1007. On third reading, the House passed SB 1024, SB 1148, SB 1232, SB 1293, and SB 1586, with members explaining votes on issues including vehicle registration, Supreme Court administration, outdoor advertising and zoning, GPLET tax policy, and state agency matters. The chamber then recessed briefly for announcements and personal privilege remarks, and finally adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And so let's bring down the coal-powered plants. Let's bring down the nuclear-fired power plants.
- And so let's bring down the coal-powered plants. Let's bring down the nuclear-fired power plants.
- And so let's bring down the coal-powered plants. Let's bring down the nuclear-fired power plants.
- Powers Board.
- Powers Board.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> going to happen to the cost of power? going to happen to the cost of power?
- State statute vests the power of the agency in five commissioners who are appointed by the governor and
- </c> concurrent with that of the governor. concurrent with that of the governor.
- </c> over ownership of XL of Minnesota Power. over ownership of XL of Minnesota Power.
- </c> to Minnesota Power customers. to Minnesota Power customers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering the High Cost of Healthcare | Senator Matt Klein May 1st, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So this year we had a bill that gave the attorney general power to enforce that law.
- So this year we had a bill that gave the attorney general power to enforce that law.
- to enforce that attorney general power to enforce that law.<00:02:08.800><c> And</c><00:02:09.119><c
- They were really opposed to this law, and, you know, they have a powerful lobbying capacity.
- So, I'm hopeful the governor can get this signed in the next couple weeks here. That's great.