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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 5th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we're going to declare two things. One, it's a new season, and it's a new day.
- And also, we're going to declare that this is the best day of our lives.
- What all of this context shows is the historic nature of this moment, and Senator Limón's ascendance
- The federal administration is not smiling on California. In fact, it’s cutting needed programs.
- Governor Gavin Newsom, thank you for your leadership through countless storms, wildfires, natural disasters
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Jul 2nd, 2026
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm afraid that it could be a disaster.
- A new chapter, around where developers can, if they declare they'll comply with just the federal law
- We've really had a week where we had a natural disaster that had profound economic impacts on the businesses
- At the same time, the federal Treasury has proposed cutting the federal CDFI fund by 63%, explicitly
- Unfortunately, we cannot depend on the federal government either.
Summary:
The House Bonding Committee met to hear testimony on H. 5527, the Mass Wins Act, with Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley opening by describing the bill as a follow-on to Mass Leads. He said the proposal includes $305 million in bond authorizations, with $180 million for new programs and $125 million to expand existing ones, plus $140 million in deauthorizations of unused or redundant authorizations. He highlighted investments in applied AI and quantum, robotics, business expansion capital, defense innovation, global business attraction, ag tech and food science, downtowns, and the creative economy, and said the bill is intended to support geographic equity and small business growth across the Commonwealth.
Committee members questioned the administration on several policy sections, including the MassCEC climate-tech certification language, housing-related provisions tied to 40B compliance and site plan review, the removal of the LCSW exam, AI transparency and federal preemption concerns, and the effect of lower LLC filing fees. Paley generally said some contested sections were added by the Economic Development Committee rather than the administration, defended the MassCEC discretion language as necessary for climate certification, and said the administration would follow up on committee-added provisions. He also said the bill’s housing provisions were meant to help address the state’s need for more homes and that the deauthorizations were housekeeping measures that did not affect current capital plan projects.
Public testimony covered a wide range of topics. AARP and local advocates urged a statewide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, arguing they are heavily used in scams, impose high fees, and drain money from seniors and local economies. Housing groups supported codifying site plan review and adding parking reform and YIGBY-style housing on faith-owned land. Building trades asked to include off-site fabrication in prevailing wage law. The Massachusetts Public Banking Campaign backed the bill and urged inclusion of a public bank concept. Several witnesses supported Section 106, the Transparency and Frontier AI Act, as a way to require safety plans, audits, incident reporting, and whistleblower protections for the largest AI companies, while an AI startup group argued the section would overregulate smaller firms and should be separated from the bond bill. No votes were taken during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In recent years, both California and the federal government have recognized that disability benefits
- disaster may be transferred to a comparable property located within the same county that's acquired
- the disaster as a replacement property.
- SB 1053 authorizes the County Board of Supervisors of any county affected by a disaster declared by the
- So I won't go down the whole ICE and the federal immigration policy, but it's directly tied.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused largely on veterans’ tax relief, disaster-related property tax rules, contractor tax compliance, and nonprofit property tax exemptions. The chair reviewed committee procedures, including the suspense file process for bills with significant revenue impacts, and noted that only one bill would be voted on immediately. Most measures were presented with supportive testimony and then referred to suspense.
SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. The author argued the bill would prevent disabled veterans from being unfairly penalized and help them remain in their homes; a VFW representative testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1053 would allow county boards of supervisors, for disasters declared on or after January 1, 2026, to extend the five-year period for transferring a damaged property’s base-year value by up to three years. Support came from the California Assessor Association, and the bill was also sent to suspense.
SB 1407 would exempt the first $40,000 of military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefit payments from state income tax for qualifying filers, with the author and witnesses arguing it would improve veteran retention in California and support the state economy. Multiple organizations and veterans spoke in support, and the committee members expressed strong sympathy for the measure, but it too was referred to suspense. SB 420 would deny charitable property tax exemption to organizations tied to private immigration detention facilities; the author and supporters said the bill would close a loophole that had allowed a detention facility in Imperial County to avoid millions in property taxes. Members voiced strong support and concern about the reported conditions at the facility, and the bill was also sent to suspense.
The only bill taken up for a vote was SB 1165, which would improve coordination between the CDTFA and the Contractors State License Board so unpaid tax liabilities by contractors could be used in licensing enforcement, while preserving due process and installment agreement flexibility. After supportive testimony from the author and the California Tax Reform Association, the committee approved a due pass motion to Appropriations on a 7-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Ramee, with the Personal Insurance Federation of California.
- It requires the creation of a disaster recovery plan, doubles penalties during a declared emergency for
- It requires the creation of a disaster recovery plan, doubles penalties during a declared emergency for
- It requires the creation of a disaster recovery plan, doubles penalties during a declared emergency for
- California is experiencing disasters of a scale...
Committee:
House Insurance
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- disasters.
- </c> sinful nature sinful nature requires<00:40:47.599><c> guardrails,</c><00:40:48.400><c> laws</c><
- </c><00:41:19.520><c> disasters.
- </c> response to natural disasters. response to natural disasters.
- authorities. the media and some federal authorities.
Bills:
SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25 , SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas federal funding cuts will lead to the expiration of certain federal tax credits, which will result
- Appropriating funds in response to recent federal budget cuts; 6.
- The federal government is shut down over this issue as we speak.
- Way we can fully offset the loss of federal funds.
- That, even though that is not being cut from the federal government, at least not now, what the federal
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Why is he creating this disaster? This is a disaster of Trump's own creation.
- Why is he creating this disaster? This is a disaster of Trump's own creation.
- Why is he creating this disaster? This is a disaster of Trump's own creation.
- Why is he creating this disaster? This is a disaster of Trump's own creation.
- Why is he creating this disaster? This is a disaster of Trump's own creation.
Keywords:
Glen Canyon, National Park Service, environmental regulation, motor vehicles, congressional disapproval, sodium nitrite, poisoning prevention, consumer product safety, banned hazardous product, youth poisoning, public health, toxic chemicals, online sales, retail regulation, industrial chemicals, food additives, meat curing, poultry products, egg products, FDA
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> with more than 25 billion in federal with more than 25 billion in federal funding<03:43:15.120><
- Then, with the authorities granted by the national disaster declaration, VA was able to implement a partial
- </c> disability claims of this nature. disability claims of this nature.
- I declare a goods trade deficits.
- </c> those who are most struck by disaster. those who are most struck by disaster.
Bills:
HR1286 , HR1263 , HB1578 , HR1364 , HB2201 , HB1823 , HB1815 , HR1147 , HR217 , HB1701 , HB1453 , HR1223
Keywords:
trade policy, tariffs, trade enforcement, workers rights, labor standards, environmental standards, Buy America, domestic content, offshoring, manufacturing jobs, factory closures, family farmers, small business, supply chains, dumping, countervailing duties, antidumping, trade agreements, USMCA, investor-state dispute settlement
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So is this in regards to being able to get federal relief funds? Federal.
- I think it's unfortunate that when natural disasters strike Arizona, I'm just so... ...unfortunate that
- when natural disasters strike Arizona, the federal government's not stepping up and doing its part.
- disasters strike Arizona that the federal government's not stepping up and doing its part, I think over
- when natural disasters strike our state.
HI
Bills:
SB3225 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR101 , HB1878 , HB1481 , SCR40 , SCR59 , SCR114 , SCR197 , SCR198 , SR30 , SR107 , SR185 , SR186
Keywords:
statutory revision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarification, obsolete provisions, legal accuracy, University of Hawaii, Board of Regents, associate degree, degree audit, reverse transfer, credit audit, student completion, credential attainment, community college transfer, four-year campus, higher education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, student retention, graduation pathways
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- I declare House Bill 3081 to have passed. Senator Weaver, Senator Alverrd, Senator Coleman.
- I declare House Bill 3081 to have passed. Thank you, Mr.
- Having received nine ayes and zero nays, I declare House Bill 3792 has passed.
- Having received eight ayes and zero nays to declare the nomination to have passed.
- Having received eight ayes and zero nays, I declare the nominee to have succeeded.
Bills:
HB2933 , HB3041 , HB3048 , HB3081 , HB3297 , HB3338 , HB3673 , HB3790 , HB3983 , HB4105 , HB4139 , HB4203 , HJR1023
Committee:
Senate Business and Insurance
Keywords:
insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, Oklahoma, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, towing services
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/23/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- provided to municipalities after a natural disaster.
- after a natural disaster<00:58:48.400><c> I'm</c><00:58:48.640><c> here</c><00:58:48.920><c> to</c><
- disaster hits their community.
- disaster.
- disaster.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
State of the Union Address by the President of the United States (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- [cheering] disaster, is now below $2.30 a gallon in disaster, is now below $2.30 a gallon in most<00:
- </c><01:49:48.239><c> law</c> National Guard and federal law National Guard and federal law enforcement
- And I declared illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
- And I declared terrorist organizations.
- </c> of the Declaration of Independence. of the Declaration of Independence.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- disaster.
- Federal stays filed by federal judges to stop Trump and Musk from these illegal activities.
- </c><04:57:24.718><c> and</c> numbers and things of that nature and numbers and things of that nature
- </c><05:49:51.478><c> Workforce</c> a revolution in the federal Workforce a revolution in the federal
- </c> walk in the hospitals they get a federal walk in the hospitals they get a federal subsidy<05:54:
Keywords:
committee membership, House of Representatives, government structure, ethics, political appointments, concurrent resolution, President communication, Congress assembly, meeting date, government procedure, joint session, Congress, President's address, H.Res. 122, HR122, H.R. 77, midnight rules, Congressional Review Act, CRA, resolution of disapproval
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- aligning state and federal regulations. aligning state and federal regulations.
- </c> program or expand federal control. program or expand federal control.
- </c> geothermal facilities on federal land. geothermal facilities on federal land.
- government and non-federal the federal government and non-federal partners.<04:27:35.359><c> Catastrophic
- and non-federal lands.
Bills:
HB2860 , HB3922 , HB7250 , SB254 , HB5631 , HB1687 , HB7831 , HB7618 , HB6162 , HB5911 , HB4463 , HB3831 , HB2768 , HR41 , HB5682 , HCR86
Keywords:
Fort Peck Reservation, rural water system, water management, infrastructure, Native American, HB7831, H.R. 7831, License to Drill Act, Mineral Leasing Act, BLM, Bureau of Land Management, oil and gas, drilling permits, permit to drill, APD, application for permit to drill, permit processing fee, federal lands, public lands, energy development
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The communities where natural resources are produced bear the direct impact of that production.
- But the reality is that the trucks, equipment, and increased traffic associated with natural resource
- Kind of what we say about the federal government taking offshore money, right?
- And I said, if we're going to kick and scream for federal monies offshore, we should be doing...
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
severance tax, parish revenue, constitutional amendment, natural resources, local government funding, HB 474, Act 400, Louisiana income tax, tax refund checkoff, refund donation, alumni association, Grambling University National Alumni Association, Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association, Department of Revenue, Title 47, voluntary contribution, tax return designation, state tax refund, nonprofit donation, higher education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a federal crime to hire an illegal alien to work.
- It's a federal responsibility.
- It's a federal item, not a state item.
- Declare the vote: 9 eyes, zero nay. I declare you'll Be able to pass, thank you, Mr.
- Representative, I declare your bill to have passed.
Committee:
House Business
Keywords:
labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 5th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- are all driving these costs, even though we're trying to hold and face the challenges of a strained natural
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
agricultural conservation, land preservation, environmental protection, wildlife habitat, Texas Farm and Ranch, groundwater conservation district, Texas Water Code, water permit, permit amendment, groundwater permit, water rights, aquifer, well registration, exempt wells, beneficial use, water conservation, groundwater quality, well plugging, Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area, surface water resources
Summary:
The Senate Water, Agriculture, Rural Affairs Committee heard several bills focused on groundwater management, water infrastructure, and agricultural land conservation. SB 612 would limit certain water districts in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties from charging developers pipeline construction fees above actual, documented costs; the committee substitute removed a developer challenge mechanism to preserve district discretion over construction standards. HB 1633 would require groundwater conservation districts to consider registered exempt wells when reviewing or amending permits, and testimony from landowners, district representatives, and advocacy groups largely supported the bill as a way to protect domestic and livestock wells from drawdown caused by large export projects. HB 1689 would clarify that export fee revenues may be used for well operability, alternative water supplies, and aquifer monitoring, including through interlocal cooperation, and HB 3058 would give the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District authority to use export fees for county road improvements and environmental programs tied to well inspection and groundwater management. HB 2018 would clarify that the Texas Farm and Ranchland Conservation Program is intended to purchase conservation easements only on working agricultural lands, with support from cattle raisers and Farm Bureau representatives. The committee also considered HB 29, which would require large water systems to validate water loss audits and submit mitigation plans; a committee substitute removed the water-loss threshold and adjusted the timeline for more detailed validation. Public testimony on the bills was generally supportive, with several witnesses describing declining well levels, road damage from export projects, and the need to preserve agricultural land and local water supplies. The committee adopted committee substitutes and voted favorably on HB 29, HB 1689, HB 2018, SB 612, and SB 3058, recommending several of them for the local and uncontested calendar; HB 1633 was left pending awaiting a committee substitute.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We also met with federal partners to talk about technology standards.
- More specifically, the need to regularly evaluate the changing nature of work and the economy to define
- This, combined with an ever-evolving federal landscape, will directly impact our systems of higher ed
- And the immediate past Surgeon General of the United States declared recently a public health crisis,
- We've seen also in the past sadly some Prior decisions and actions coming out of the natural disasters
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- In recent years, both California and the federal government have recognized that disability benefits
- the disaster as a replacement property.
- SB 1053 authorizes the County Board of Supervisors of any county affected by a disaster declared by the
- . ...to the same property affected by the disaster.
- So I won’t go down the whole ICE and the federal immigration policy, but it’s directly tied.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation