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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
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.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Four - Monday, March 9
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if inflation is more than 3%, they get less...
- This only About going from 4% to 3%. This only applies in years where CPI goes more than 3%.
- That was Section 526.010. So that section is completely gone.
- And that's what that section includes.
- in the off year or the 3-2-1 in the even year.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session A Jan 27th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tallahassee To the Honorable Members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas, Article 3
- Section 3 of the Florida Constitution permits the Governor to convene the Legislature in special session
- Whereas, Article 3 Section 3 of Florida...
- Section 3C of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim...
- Section 2: The Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session for the sole and...
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This designation is effective April 1 and will continue until April 3, 2026.
- Clerk will lock the machine, record the roll. 58 ayes, 9 nays, 3 abstentions.
- Are there amendments to Section 1? Yes.
- If there are no objections, the amendment to Section 1 will be considered read.
- The motion is carried, and the amendment to Section 1 is adopted.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's also for Section 3: right now Section 3 is repealing that statute where it says if you have
- Section 3 through 9 amend the Delinquency Act.
- Specifically, section 3 on page 11 is the amendment to the serious youthful offender, and page 13 divides
- Section 7, pages 27, 28, and 29, does the same thing that Section 2 does, which ensures that youth who
- Section 8, page 31, cleans up to match Section 6 by removing the 90-day reference to supervised release
Bills:
SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264 , HB99 , HJR5 , HM39 , HB206 , HB213 , SB41 , SB153 , SB165 , SB261 , SB264
Committees:
Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary
Keywords:
sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the last section. >> Section 3, this act shall take effect on the 180th day after it shall become
- >> SECTION 3, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE 180TH DAY AFTER IT SHALL BECOME A LAW.
- . >> Section 3. >> The bill was laid aside.
- Secretary will ring the bell. >> Read the last section. >> Section 3, this act shall take effect immediately
- >> READ THE LAST SECTION. >> SECTION 3, THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal.
On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate.
On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 25th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The applicable sections are 11-52 as well as 11-88 of the water boards.
- </c><00:01:36.960><c> sections</c> Uh the section the applicable sections Uh the section the applicable
- >> You have a class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, you know, you have all these different classes.
- So, there could be, because we're only dealing with sections 11-52. size of the municipality?
- </c> We're only dealing with sections 11-52, which is, you know, and then 11-88.
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> sort of section. So you can read it. sort of section. So you can read it.
- </c> Roman 4 is what used to be Roman 3- A. Roman 4 is what used to be Roman 3- A.
- And then section 9 is new.
- And then section 9 is new.
- </c> bill 9 + 3 is 1 year. bill 9 + 3 is 1 year.
Committee:
House Education Funding
Summary:
The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and reviewed several previously heard bills, but focused its discussion on SB 586 and SB 580. The chair explained that SB 586 would require school districts and school administrative units to publish audit reports after the fiscal year, and that an amendment, 1472H, had been prepared to replace the relevant audit/reporting section. The amendment would add SAUs to the reporting entities, expand the contents of audits to include items such as employee lists, pay, benefits, and pension liabilities, and change the timing so audits are submitted nine months after the fiscal year end, followed by a three-month Department of Education review and then a further correction period before any grant funding could be withheld. The amendment would also require the reports to be posted in searchable electronic form on the web. Committee members discussed whether the bill’s “non-compliance” language referred only to incomplete submissions or also to audit findings, and several members raised concerns about whether the Department of Education had the staff and authority to take on this role, whether the existing DOE25 process would be displaced, and whether the bill should instead remain with the Department of Revenue Administration. One member noted that the fiscal note anticipated the need for additional auditors and significant staffing costs.
The committee also reviewed SB 580, described as a school cooperative purchasing program bill that also contains policy provisions for charter school trustees, school board members, and receivership-related language tied to Claremont. The chair said the committee had previously heard comments from Charlie Arlinghouse on the cooperative purchasing portion and would use a side-by-side comparison prepared by staff when it reached that bill. Other bills on the docket were briefly described but not taken up that day: SB 491, which has committee-requested amendments and a separate non-germane amendment related to curriculum frameworks and academic standards; SB 513, an owner’s project manager bill held as a possible vehicle for future non-germane language; and SB 531, concerning a cosmetology program in Coös County and a possible task force. The chair said the committee would not address 491, 513, or 531 that day and would return to 580 and 586.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/05/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so we took out Section 4, Roman 3; Section 4, Roman 8; Section 4, Roman 11; Section 4, Roman 12
- ; Section 3, Roman 11; Section 4, Roman 2B; and then we took out all of Section 5 except for Section
- 3 section 4 Roman 8 section 4 four Roman 3 section 4 Roman 8 section 4 Roman<00:37:55.880><c> 11</c><
- 12 Section 3 Roman 11 section 4 4 Roman 12 Section 3 Roman Roman Roman 2B<00:38:02.599><c> and</c><00
- section 53 Roman 3 and change except for section 53 Roman 3 and change that<00:38:08.839><c> number</
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
- Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
- Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
- Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
- Turning to section four on the following page beginning on line three, this section would modify the
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, gentlelady, is under Sections 1 through 7.
- The reason why in the previous sections of the bill prior to section eight, that...
- Section B, and lines 24, 25, and then page 3 all the way down to line 7, from line 1 to line 7.
- I'm going to start on the last page, section 14.
- What's the effective date of sections 1 through 7?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Number 3, improve outreach and navigation services.
- There are, I think, at least 3 or 4 sections of this bill that go to protecting the confidentiality of
- Those are sections 5, 6, 9, and 10.
- We're serving 29% of children in that 0 to 3.
- We're over, almost 60% of 3-year-olds.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Ways and Means Committee considers agriculture finance bill, HF2446 4/21/25
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh we had referenced the five.3.
- Section three adds a new definition of handler for purposes of section four.
- On page 34, section section applicators.
- </c> section five.
- Um, oh, then with section section five.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
FL
Transcript Highlights:
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- 9-0-3-4-9-9-0-3-4-9-9-9-0-3-4-9-9-9-1-1-2-1-2-2-9-4-9-9-9-9-0-9-0-1-1-1-4-1-9-1-1-9-1-1-1-9-1-1-1-1-1
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- 9-9-0-0-0-3-0-3-9-0-3-7.
Bills:
S2500 , S2502 , S2504 , S7028 , S2506 , S2508 , S2510 , S2512 , S2514 , S2516 , S2518 , S0482 , S0678 , S0984 , S1016 , S1074 , S1706 , S7030
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
budget, appropriation, education funding, healthcare, environmental protection, infrastructure, local government, Appropriations Act, funding, education, rural development, economic assistance, collective bargaining, state employees, labor relations, impasse resolution, negotiations, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-EDT DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- 2, 32A-GA, subsection A, as follows: notwithstanding section 328G-3, any hemp processor with a permit
- </c><00:03:56.280><c> 2</c> doax and also will be amending section 2 doax and also will be amending section
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Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee met on February 12 in Room 224 and via videoconference to consider several measures. First, it heard Senate Bill 547 on water conservation, which would create an income tax credit for gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators, along with a rebate program and building code standards. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments from DOA and the Department of Health and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1633, a Green Building tax credit measure tied to the use of Hawaii-grown hemp in primary structures, and also addressing hemp and cannabinoid product regulation, including age limits, packaging requirements, THC limits, and a separate hemp program within the Department of Health. The chair recommended passing the bill with DOA amendments and a further amendment allowing hemp processors to sell certain edible or beverage cannabinoid products with limited THC content, plus a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. The motion passed with five votes in favor.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 391 on recycling, which would expand the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to cover certain lithium-ion batteries and require manufacturers to ensure their safe collection and recycling. The chair instead recommended amending the bill into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy Office to study battery end-of-life management, costs, safety, environmental impacts, in-state versus out-of-state recycling options, and related feasibility questions, with a report due before the 2026 regular session and dissolution on June 30, 2026. That amended approach was adopted unanimously, and the hearing concluded.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And under Article 5, Section 5, basically the governor had, I think, an argument at absolute removal
- I am excited to present Senate Memorial 3 with my experts this morning.
- All right, Senator, go ahead on Senate Joint Resolution 3. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- We oppose Senate Joint Resolution 3 and ask you to vote no.
- Please vote no on Senate Joint Resolution 3. Thank you. All right.
Committees:
Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:27:56.960><c> that's</c> remove that particular section that's remove that particular section
- It was reduced to $3 million.
- So if we appropriate another $3 million, and another $3 million, $6 million total, can we expect the
- $3 million and<01:28:51.920><c> another</c><01:28:52.080><c> $3</c><01:28:52.360><c> million</c><01:
- section there.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee met on March 19, 2025, and first heard SB 137 SD2 HD1 relating to electric utilities. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the Public Utilities Commission said they stood on their written comments, IBEW Local 1260 supported the bill, and Ulupono Initiative also supported it. Hawaiian Electric supported the intent but asked for an amendment, saying the bill’s definition of “acquiring entity” was too broad and could unintentionally cover purely local utility transactions. A later witness from Life of the Land supported the bill only if the merger/acquisition language were removed, arguing the PUC would not have a workable mechanism to let a cooperative intervene in a utility sale process. Committee members questioned whether the bill could still work without that section, and Ulupono said it was open to clarifying language but did not seek to remove the provision; the discussion ended without a vote in the excerpt provided.
The committee then took up SB 1220 SD2 relating to a renewable gas tariff. The Division of Consumer Advocacy and the PUC again stood on written comments. HGas strongly supported the measure, saying it would create a faster, more cost-effective path for a voluntary renewable gas tariff without requiring a full rate case, while preserving PUC oversight and consumer protections. The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas also supported the bill, emphasizing that it would expand consumer choice and help Hawaii’s clean energy goals while keeping the program voluntary and shielding non-participating customers from costs.
Henry Curtis of Life of the Land opposed the bill, arguing that HGas already had an active rate case and could have raised the issue there, and that the proposal did not increase renewable gas supply or speed up acquisition; he called it a gimmick. In response, HGas said the bill was mainly a mechanism to speed filing and that the details would be worked out in a PUC docket. Committee members pressed HGas on whether the measure would actually add renewable gas, what source would be used, and whether customers would simply be paying more for the same gas; HGas said it had two projects in development, including banagrass and hydrogen-related work, and that the tariff would be a voluntary opt-in rate for customers seeking renewable natural gas to meet sustainability goals. No vote was taken in the excerpt provided.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- So the eligibility changes in Section 1 will not impact the state budget until fiscal year 2030, when
- Sections 3 and 4 show the impact of the attendance policy change, with only centers impacted in 2027
- Sections 3 and 4 show the impact of the attendance policy change, with only centers impacted in 2027
- And finally, Section 6 repeals the requirements. million per year beginning in fiscal year 2027.
- On an actuarial basis, more valuable than those in the plans 2 and 3.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
Working Connections Child Care, child care subsidy, subsidized child care, Washington DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, low-income families, child care providers, licensed child care centers, family child care, market rate survey, subsidy rates, income eligibility, state median income, SNAP, Basic Food, collective bargaining, provider reimbursement, daily payment, half-day care, partial-day care