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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 04/07/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- And section five suitable employment.
- of the bill to the transfer section.
- to a newly created appropriation section to a newly created transfer<00:18:48.320><c> section</c><00
- </c><00:19:40.960><c> On</c> the bill to the transfer section. On the bill to the transfer section.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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- /c><00:18:31.440><c> definition</c><00:18:31.919><c> in</c> Section 3 adds a new definition in Section
- Lastly, on request of the Agency of Natural Resources, the Senate added section 13C to amend 3 V.S.A.
- Uh, the first and second instances of amendment amend section 3, 6 V.S.A. chapter 37, sections 681 and
- </c><02:32:12.960><c> 3</c> instances of amendment amend section 3 instances of amendment amend section
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Transcript Highlights:
- I want to point out that the part of the section that we are not amending is specifically that nothing
- and 5% to 1% and 3%.
- This lowers that 3% and 5% to 1% and 3%. So it doesn't cut anything.
- and for homesteads and agricultural land from 3% to just 1%.
- nays, and received 15 ayes and 3 nays.
Bills:
HJR1024 , SB1316 , SB1491 , SB1552 , SB1679 , SB1877 , SB2040 , SB2133 , SB2153 , SB2174 , SB2180 , SB227 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SJR48
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 03:59 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- , and moves this to a new code section.
- And so those items were struck in this section of code and then moved to a new section of code.
- So the additives were the same, but there are exceptions in this section of code, the new section of
- In this section of code, the new section of code, and those exceptions that came from the House on page
- They only do red dye 3. So not even California does this? They only do red dye 3. Wow, okay.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that it moved the existing additive list into a new code section, kept the 2028 effective date, added exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, and small sellers under $5,000 per month, and created civil penalties for knowing violations. Testimony split between industry witnesses, who argued the bill and last year’s law would raise costs, burden interstate commerce, and conflict with federal regulation, and advocates who said the law is already prompting companies to reformulate and that the bill clarifies vague language tied to a federal injunction. Several amendments were offered to tie the law to FDA action or exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, frozen confections, and snack foods; some were adopted and others failed. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment as amended and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a victim’s access to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing a victim of a sexual offense who becomes pregnant to have an illegal abortion, along with a conspiracy offense. Counsel said the strike-and-insert added clarifying language and definitions. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to include the victim herself, and the bill sponsor said the intent was to target traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care and force abortions outside medical facilities. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, and adopted a title amendment.
The final bill discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality protections for victims in criminal complaints by limiting redaction to names and addresses, while still allowing disclosure to other governmental entities and permitting victims to request redaction of addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026. Counsel said the bill would replace broader existing confidentiality language and remove provisions allowing disclosure upon a showing of justice or by subpoena. Members questioned whether the change would weaken victim privacy protections, noting that identifying information can include much more than names and addresses. The committee then began hearing testimony from a county prosecutor on the bill, but the excerpt ends before any vote or final action on HB 4468.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Think, presentative, if you could go with me to page 10, section two, subsection 7.
- Once again, that's section 3, subsection F, referencing when you said that it would not keep from Protecting
- Back to this, I believe it would be section 3, subsection E, line 20.
- 3, page 12, back to line 20, majority of the eligible voters.
- I was curious about that section. It would be by category.
Committee:
House General Government
Keywords:
purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator now tab 3, if you would, CS for SB pawn broker transaction forms.
- There's a second late filed Amendment bar code number 3, 9, 6, 0, 4, 6, without objection.
- Now, while we're not opposed to the entire bill, this section does cause concerns.
- >> I'd have to look back at the study to see that exact section.
- I recognize that from 3 to 6 years old, it's pretty important.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- And then sections, I guess it's the next three sections, so that would be four through six, I believe
- “Can we go to section five of Senator Hill?” “Yes. Starting at line 97.” “What? Section five.
- </c> >> section five. That's section four. >> section five. That's section four.
- That is the only crime in Section five: the entry. >> That is the only new crime in Section five.
- Section four is just paperwork.
Committee:
Joint Judiciary, Division B
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:25 pm
Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- The salary increase is approximately 3%. These increases would be effective on July 1, 2026.
- The salary increase is approximately 3%. These increases would be effective on July 1, 2026.
- The first one, which is Section 5... Oh, I'm sorry.
- Next item on the agenda is Senate Originating Bill 3. Counsel, please explain the bill.
- In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it; Senate Originating Bill 3 will be reported.
Committee:
Senate Finance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- consolidated into Section 110.
- frequency of medical reviews moved into Section 305.
- “This is under Section 9, Criminal History and Background Checks. Section 1, I believe.
- I think we have...” “...corresponding section of code.
- Next item on the agenda, then, it will be the RS 330-0-5-0-3-3-0-5-0.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- 9 and sections 13 actually had some conflicts between those.
- Good ladies and gentlemen, we are coming back this afternoon at 3:00.
- House to recess to the hour of 3:00 p.m. Second the motion.
- House adjourned till 3:00 p.m.
- 12-3-1, Idaho Code, to revise a provision regarding the scope of a claim, amending Section 12-3-11,
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I was curious about Section 113 on page 42.
- We've been funding the sheriff's grant program now for this will be year 3.
- You can find that in section 22 of the bill. Follow up, thank you, Mr. Chair.
- For $3 million ongoing. Thank you very much for the question.
- But do you know anything about what's happened with Senate Bill 3?
Bills:
SB1177
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 9 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moran Lawrence moves to amend the bill in section 1, in line 3, by striking out the following: third
- Frost of Auburn moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 2. Mr.
- Frost of Auburn moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 2.
- So that's what my Amendment 3 does.
- Frost of Auburn moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 2.
Summary:
The House began with routine procedural business, including adoption of resolutions congratulating Yolanda Kruger on her 100th birthday and two orders extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadline on House documents 4984 and 4988. The chamber then moved through a series of local bills and calendar items, passing to engrossment measures including authorization for the town of Hudson to grant an additional wine and malt beverage license, authorization for Cohasset to grant five additional liquor licenses, and an amendment to the Plymouth town charter. It also advanced several other bills on second reading, including a land conveyance for Barnstable County and Bourne, a bill requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events, and a bill preparing apprentices through training and hiring in Massachusetts.
The House took up House 3417, designating June 16 as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day. Representative Sousa spoke in support, describing domestic workers as essential but often invisible workers and arguing that the designation would raise awareness of rights and protections under the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill passed to engrossment by roll call, 156-0. The House also passed House 4992, authorizing Barnstable County and Bourne to convey certain parcels of land, and later passed House 4994, the Paths Act, which would require a phased-in apprentice-hours requirement on large public construction projects, condition bidding on participation in approved apprenticeship programs, and create a commission to study apprenticeship participation.
The chamber then debated House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts Act, requiring AEDs and trained personnel at sporting facilities and events. Representative Decker urged passage, citing the death of a young athlete and the need to close safety gaps outside schools. Representative Frost offered amendments to create a state fund to help communities pay for AEDs and to allow exemptions for remote fields without permanent power, arguing the bill could otherwise burden municipalities; both amendments were defeated on roll call. The bill itself then passed to engrossment by roll call, 154-1. The House also enacted a bill allowing Hingham to use municipal property for a center for active living, and the session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2784, this amends Section 3 of Chapter 32 to include license...
- This amends Section 3 of Chapter 32 to include licensed electricians in Group 4 of the retirement system
- This bill is to amend Section 3 of Chapter 32 by including highway and street construction and maintenance
- General Law 32, Section 3, to move municipal building officials into the same retirement group.
- General Law 32, Section 3, to move municipal building officials into the same retirement group as state
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of retirement classification and benefit bills affecting municipal and state employees. Much of the hearing focused on proposals to move various workers from Group 1 to Group 2 or Group 4, including municipal building officials (H. 2776), MassDOT highway workers (H. 2908/Sousa’s Law), DCF attorneys (H. 2771), probation officers, licensed electricians, drinking water operators (H. 3000/S. 1834), MWRA non-clerical workers (S. 1803), transitional parole officers (H. 2878), Plymouth BCI criminal investigator officers (H. 2975/S. 1863), Beverly fire alarm operators/public safety telecommunicators (S. 1876), Massport pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (H. 2788/S. 1829), and other public safety or hazardous-duty classifications. Witnesses generally argued that their work is physically dangerous, understaffed, or comparable to already higher-classified employees, and several said the changes would help recruitment and retention with little fiscal impact because the affected groups are small.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 4508, a home rule petition to grant a disability pension to Boston principal Patricia Lampron. Supporters, including Representative Dan Hunt, Boston city councilors, and Lampron herself, described a severe 2021 assault at the Henderson Inclusion School that left her with lasting physical and psychological injuries and forced her into early retirement. They urged the committee to advance the bill quickly. One witness, Pamela McLaughlin, testified in opposition, arguing the bill would set the wrong precedent and describing alleged prior misconduct by Lampron, and asked that the bill be sent to study.
Several witnesses and committee members asked brief questions, mainly about the scope of the bills, whether certain workers were already in higher groups, and the fiscal or precedent concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing. At the end, the chairs announced that testimony was complete, asked whether anyone else wished to speak, and then the committee voted to adjourn.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Jan 14th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't have $3 million in my bank account. Neither do I.
- Have I ever had $3 million in my bank account?
- Section 2.16.6.6...
- In Section 3, Addendum 3 states in part the contractor's medical staff must triage all health service
- Section 5.4.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/24/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the last section. Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.
- Read the last section. Section 3, this act shall take effect 18 months after it shall become a law.
- Read the last section. Section 3, this act shall take effect 18 months after it shall become a law.
- Read the last section.
- Section 3, this act shall take effect on the 60th day after it shall become a law. Call the roll.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior Journal, and began with ceremonial recognitions before moving to legislative business. Members honored the Schenectady Belmont Pop Warner football team for winning the Eastern Regional Championship and being a top-ranked national team, with Senators Parker and Tedisco praising the players, coaches, and volunteers. The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 1636, mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson and recognizing his lifetime of civil rights, labor, voting rights, and social justice advocacy. Multiple senators spoke in support, reflecting on his influence on politics, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the message that “I am somebody.”
After the resolution, the Senate took up the calendar and passed a series of bills, largely focused on health care, insurance, and public health. These included measures on municipal law, mental hygiene, correction law, executive law, and several insurance and public health bills addressing prescription drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers, rebates, and anti-competitive drug practices. Senators Myrie, Borrello, Jackson, Fernandez, and others explained votes in support of transparency, patient access, and lowering drug costs; some members noted concerns about pharmacy deserts and corporate consolidation. Most bills passed with broad margins, though a few drew more opposition, including Calendar 304 on anti-competitive drug agreements.
On Calendar 289, an amendment concerning domestic violence was ruled non-germane by the chair. Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick appealed, arguing the amendment would create a public registry for persistent domestic violence offenders to help protect potential victims. The Senate voted on the appeal, the ruling of the chair stood, and the bill was then restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed. The Senate then completed the calendar, had no further business, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas Article 3, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution permits the governor to convene the legislature
- Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim as follows.
- Section 1. The proclamation on January 7, 2026.
- Section 1. The proclamation on January 7, 2026. Hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1.
- Section 2.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on congressional redistricting and related litigation, artificial intelligence protections including an AI Bill of Rights and related public records exemptions, and medical freedom. The secretary then read the bills filed within the call: SB 2D (Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights), SB 4D (public records), SB 60 (medical freedom), and SB 8D (congressional districts).
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Mar 12th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to whether the petition proposes a law within the meaning of Article 48, the Initiative, Part 2, Section
- 3, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, and whereas grave doubt further exists
- to the powers of courts, which is an excluded subject matter under Article 48, Initiative, Part 2, Section
- 3, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth?
- 3 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, seeking passage of legislation entitled
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary, record the vote: 26 ayes, 3 nays, 1 not voting.
- Secretary, record the vote: 26 ayes, 3 nays, 1 not voting.
- Amending title 33, Chapter 9, Article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 33-1261.01 and amending
- Senate Bill 1020, an act amending Section 28-231 and Section 28-2402, Article 12, Arizona Revised Statutes
- , by adding Section 28-207.40, amending Sections 28-6901, 28-6991, and 28-6993, and 41-1551.02, Arizona
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, and approved the prior journal. Members then recognized several guests and honored the Maryvale High School basketball program and Maryvale Gifted and Talented Micro School with legislative proclamations, including a designation of February 12, 2026 as the Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona. Senators also marked Arizona’s statehood anniversary and held a moment of silence for Emily Pike, with remarks calling for continued attention to missing and murdered Indigenous people and for changes to the turquoise alert law.
The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and third reading votes. Senate Bill 1107, relating to peace officer certification pathways, was amended and passed 27-2. Senate Bill 1032, appropriating money to the Corrections Oversight Fund, passed 29-0 after supportive explanations from senators. Senate Bill 1029 on campaign contributions and expenses passed 29-0, SB 1083 on condominiums and planned communities passed 29-0, SB 1252 on assignment for benefit of creditors passed 29-0, and SB 1259 on campaigns passed 29-0. SB 1198, relating to the Arizona Beef Council, drew debate over industry promotion and use of checkoff dollars and passed 23-6.
Senate Bill 1020, relating to special plates, was reconsidered after a motion by Senator Bolick and then passed again on reconsideration 25-4. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, transmitted passed bills to the House, and agreed to a House request to return SBs 1333 and 1368 for reconsideration. Committee meeting announcements were made for the following Monday, and the Senate adjourned until February 16, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026
General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Once again, that's Section 3, subsection F, referencing when you said that it would not keep from protecting
- Could you also go with me to page 12, back to this would be Section 3, I believe, subsection...
- Back to, this would be Section 3, I believe, subsection E, line 20, I believe it is here on page 12:
- I just had one question on page two, section C.
- I was curious about that section. Okay.
Committee:
House General Government
Summary:
The committee met for its first General Government meeting of the second part of session and laid over several agenda items, including bills listed as numbers 3, 4, and 10. HB 3310, the Government Accountability and Budget Transparency Act, was presented as a procurement accountability measure to strengthen oversight, efficiency, and timely payment to private vendors doing business with the state. After brief questioning about whether late payment is a widespread problem, the committee voted 8-0 to pass the bill.
HB 431, which would increase the treasurer’s share of the unclaimed property administration fee from 4% to 6%, was presented as necessary to cover higher operating costs such as salaries and IT. The author emphasized that the change would not cost taxpayers anything or reduce the amount returned to owners of unclaimed property. The committee approved the bill after questions about long-term impacts on the unclaimed property fund.
The most extensive discussion centered on HB 3841, a major reform of tax increment financing (TIF). The author said the bill would not ban TIFs but would require voter approval, separate consent from affected taxing jurisdictions, more transparency, annual training for review committees, independent legal and financial opinions, and economic impact studies. Members raised concerns that the bill’s wording—especially the “majority of the eligible voters” language and removal of executive-session confidentiality—could make TIFs impractical or eliminate trade-secret protections, and they also questioned costs and effects on economic development. At the author’s request and with committee support, the bill was laid over for further work.
The committee then passed HB 3024, which creates statutory limits and oversight for state employee pay increases and bonuses, including a 10% cap unless higher amounts are approved through cabinet secretary/OMES procedures. Supporters said it would add transparency and curb large, unreported raises, while questions focused on whether it would help address broader pay disparities. Finally, HB 3075, as amended by a PCS, was presented to authorize rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel for state agencies and local governments in response to the practical disappearance of pennies. The committee approved that bill as well, and the meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene the following week.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Member, what we did here was take it from 5% to 3% and then 3% to 1.75%.
- They're 3% now; this changes it to 1.75%.
- 1 of Article 24 of the Oklahoma Constitution, to be held on the day provided in Section 3 of said resolution
- Section 3 appropriates $106,000 in federal ARPA funds to OMES, and then $1,800,000.
- So it falls under Section 1312.
Bills:
SJR50 , SJR51 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , SJR39 , SB1290 , HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , HB1250 , HB2951 , HB2961 , HB3151 , HB3581 , HB3705 , HB3970 , HB3972 , HB3980 , HB3981
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and several floor recognitions, including the Doctor of the Day, Psychologist of the Day, and Nurse of the Day. Members also honored the OSBI Cold Case Team for its work on unsolved cases, recognized the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and welcomed guests for the Prague-Kolache Festival. The chamber then moved into floor action on multiple measures and conference motions.
The most significant item was Senate Joint Resolution 39, a property tax constitutional amendment. After extensive debate over the impact on homeowners, seniors, farmers, schools, local governments, and future revenue, the Senate adopted House amendments by a 27-19 roll call and then passed the resolution 40-8. However, the motion to order a special election failed 26-20, so the measure did not advance to a special election call. Senators also rejected House amendments to Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 215 and requested conference on both.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 1290 unanimously as an emergency measure, and advanced or passed several House bills dealing with ARPA and funding reallocations: HB 4028, HB 4029, HB 4073, HB 4074, HB 4075, HB 4076, HB 4077, and HB 4078. Other approved measures included HB 1250 creating a Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund for local law enforcement grants, HB 2951 renaming Red Rock Prison as the Chief James Smith Correctional Center, HB 2961 creating a Gold Star Survivor tuition benefit, HB 3151 extending the school year to 173 days, and HB 3581 increasing penalties for riot-related offenses. The Senate also took up HB 3705, which would raise the Parental Choice tax credit cap from $250 million to $275 million, but the transcript cuts off during questioning on that bill.