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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Three - Tuesday, May 5th
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction of special guests. Proceed, gentlemen.
- Introduction of special guests. Proceed, please.
- Introduction of special guests, I guess. Proceed.
- It passed out of Crime and Public Safety 17-0 and from Rules 12-0 in past... 17-0, and from Rules 12-
- It has been moved out of Rules.
Summary:
The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 133-0. The session then included many introductions of interns, guests, and a Teacher Appreciation Day statement. A committee report recommended passage of Senate Bill 903, and the chamber moved into third reading and amendment action on Senate Bill 1421 and related measures.
Members debated and adopted a long series of amendments covering public safety, criminal justice, schools, and corrections. Topics included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger school safety program and school bus stop-arm penalties, Clean Slate automatic expungement language narrowed to drug offenses, an Alzheimer’s task force and dementia training for law enforcement, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, banning portable electronic devices in prisons, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure protections, parental accountability for minors’ offenses, fentanyl trafficking, attorney general firearms authority, support for St. Louis and Kansas City police boards, DNA collection on arrest for additional crimes, a 25-foot buffer around first responders, a domestic violence registry, squatter and notary fraud fixes, gift card fraud, and post-conviction death penalty procedures. Several amendments drew opposition over civil liberties, school safety, prison penalties, and death penalty concerns, but most were adopted.
The most contested item was the death penalty post-conviction relief amendment, which members argued either would streamline appeals and risk wrongful executions or would provide needed finality for victims; it ultimately passed 75-68 after a roll call vote. Another notable debate centered on the St. Louis Police Board amendment, with members disputing who should pay for police overtime and liability costs. The transcript ends amid discussion of a corrections-related amendment on good-time credit and rehabilitation programming, with the amendment to the amendment being supported by members from both parties.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first discussed HB 443, which would change terms and vacancy language for members of a higher education commission. Members raised concerns that the bill was too narrow to address broader issues with commission membership, including expired appointments, attendance expectations, and whether the Department of Education could replace the commission’s role. Several members suggested the bill was not ready for action and favored holding it for further work, possibly through a subcommittee or work session. One member suggested that if attendance standards were added, no more than two unexcused absences should trigger removal, given the commission’s meeting schedule. The chair said he would defer action and form a small subcommittee to report back before the committee deadline.
The committee then moved to HB 484, dealing with repurposing Career and Technical Education classroom space after 20 years of exclusive use. The chair explained that the bill was aimed at the Milford CTE project, where shared use of space could allow a school to repurpose part of a CTE facility while still using it for CTE-related instruction. Members discussed other possible situations around the state, including Claremont, North Conway, and Jaffrey/Rindge, and whether the bill should be limited to Milford or broadened to allow local districts more flexibility. Some members favored passing the bill now to help CTE projects move forward, while others argued for an amendment removing the requirement that the space be vacated specifically to expand the CTE program occupying it.
Testimony and discussion emphasized that the Milford project had state approval but reduced funding, requiring a smaller scope and repurposing of existing space. Supporters said the bill could help preserve CTE programs while also benefiting general education space needs, and that local districts should have flexibility after 20 years. Opponents or cautious members noted that the language might not fit every district situation and asked for feedback from Director Beard and Steve Rothenberg before final action. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, and instead discussed waiting for an amendment and additional input before acting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Swearing-In Ceremony for Senators-Elect Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Michael Holmstrom Nov 18th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been quite a whirlwind to have this be so special. It really is that special.
- I just want to lay out a couple of ground rules now that you're in.
- </c><00:10:09.920><c> now</c> lay out a couple of ground rules now lay out a couple of ground rules now
- What a special time this is.
- So, I'm so excited special time this is.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To special education.
- Rule of 90? Rule of 90, yeah. Was the rule of 80, I'm married to one of those. Yeah. Rule of 80.
- This is the special education investment or investment in special education one.
- put in an early childhood special education classroom in order to meet that two to four-hour rule.
- This one for special education? Investment in special education.
Committee:
House Public Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 36 Apr 15th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mike Rhodes of Boston moves suspension of Rule 7A.
- Rule 7A is suspended.
- Rule 47 is suspended.
- Agreeably to the rules and regulations of the Constitution.
- Hacero now move suspension of the rules. In order, Mr.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee here was submits the special order for Wednesday, March 4th,
- I move the rules be waived for CSHB 273 and be read the third time by I move the rules be waived for
- I move that the rules be waived and CS for CS for H.B. 543... ...the rules be waived and the bill placed
- Orta, and the parents for making this such a special event.
- I move the rules be waived and C.S. for H.B. 975.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the Middle East conflict. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Early action included passage of CS/CS/HB 981 on tributaries of the St. Johns River and Ocklawaha River restoration after debate over environmental benefits versus concerns about impacts to Rodman Reservoir, rural communities, property values, and long-term uncertainty. The bill passed 107-3.
Members then considered CS/HB 1389 on affordable housing and the Live Local Act. The bill would expand multifamily and mixed-use allowances, limit local setback/stepback restrictions, remove local opt-out authority, address accessory dwelling units, and waive sovereign immunity for certain land-use discrimination claims. Supporters argued it would increase housing supply amid a statewide shortage; opponents objected to further state preemption of local control and the ADU provisions. The bill passed 78-29. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1085, codifying the local government cybersecurity grant program and prioritizing fiscally constrained counties, by a unanimous 109-0 vote.
The chamber next debated CS/HB 273 on special districts, which would allow certain agreements in rural areas of opportunity and impose new transparency and budget rules on larger downtown development districts. Questions focused on the meaning of “directly benefit,” the 10% administrative cap, budget approval authority, and the bill’s effect on downtown development authorities. An amendment to remove the downtown district provisions failed, and the bill passed 88-0. The House later returned to the temporarily postponed CS/HB 989 on motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers, which limits allocation of new vehicle lines to any one dealer group; it passed 109-1.
Finally, the House took up CS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency. The bill requires tentative budgets to be posted 14 days before hearings, final budgets to remain online for five years, and budget data to be searchable and downloadable, with waivers for smaller governments. Members debated whether the bill would impose costs despite the sponsor’s claim of zero fiscal impact. An amendment by Representative Cheney would have added hardship assistance for small governments and CFO support, but the transcript ends during debate on that amendment before final disposition is shown.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jan 12th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules of the Two Branch and Acting, Conner.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended. Question on the suspension of Joint Rule 12.
- The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended.
- Question out comes in suspension of joint rule 12.
- The question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. The ayes have it, and the rule is suspended.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution offered by Senator Comerford recognizing Russell Carrier’s 44 years of service to the Forbes Library. It then took up several local bills, including the Provincetown charter bill, which was passed to be engrossed, and the Greenfield charter bill, which was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 on a petition related to updating Massachusetts student transportation, referring the matter to the Committees on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The chamber then enacted two bills: one increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston, and another dissolving a special fund in Athol. A House petition concerning access to applied behavior analysis services in schools was received under suspension of Joint Rule 12 and referred to the Committee on Education. The Senate also adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in a formal session.
Later, the Senate adopted an order extending the Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries’ reporting deadline on Senate Document 58, concerning oyster shell recycling, until January 23, 2026. The Senate then agreed to adjourn in memory of Manuel B. Barros, with a lengthy tribute describing his life, family, faith, and community service, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Two of the Rules of the U.S.
- >> PURSUANT TO THE RULE.
- >> PURSUANT TO THE RULE. THE >> Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Georgia, Mr.
- PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 12 A OF RULE ONE.
- The rules are suspended.
Keywords:
internet freedom, Iran, cybersecurity, VPN, DTC technology, information access, human rights, digital tools, Emergency Reporting Act, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Disaster Information Reporting System, DIRS, network outage reporting, outage notifications, 9-1-1, public safety answering point, PSAP, emergency communications center, broadband
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study May 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Of this Uh, I got the special version, otherwise I, I can't read it, uh.
- Um, you'll find these rule reviews behind tab 9 of your binders.
- And that proposed rule would take effect June 24th of 2025.
- Now, beginning on page 7 of the actual rule document, the proposed rule amendment would establish two
- It didn't get through and now we're seeing it show up as a rule.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And a care plan needs to be in place for children with special needs.
- First, it requires the training and rules for non-restrained safe sleep policies... ...rules for non-restrained
- Fourth, it requires a documented care plan for any child with special needs.
- I appreciate that weighted blankets aren't ruled out.
- The rules that are realistic for DESE. It doesn't overly script that.
Committee:
House Children and Families
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 05:45 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, on the desk is the special order.
- Show the Tuesday, February 17 special order letter adopted.
- Also on your desk is the special order letter for...
- Chair: Session on Thursday, February 19th, as required by the rules.
- Show the special order letter adopted.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These will be referred to the Committee on Rules.
- and Executive Nominations; Senate Resolution 347, referred to Rules and Executive Nominations.
- Senate Resolution 347 referred to rules and executive nominations. Friday, June 26th.
- For a special order of business, the Chair recognizes Senator Pittman. Thank you, Mr. President.
- For a special order of business, the Chair recognizes Senator Pittman. Thank you, Mr. President.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation May 28th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- It establishes statewide rules.
- , it can mean that peer rules take over.
- of the Special Commission.
- Children can ride them without knowing road rules.
- So it was an honor to serve on the special commission.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act (S 3077), a micromobility bill based on recommendations from last year’s Special Commission on Micromobility. Administration witnesses from MassDOT and the MBTA said the bill is needed because current laws are outdated and inconsistent, and they emphasized a new speed-based framework that would classify devices by maximum speed rather than by device name. They said the bill would set statewide rules, clarify enforcement, require safety equipment and age limits, restrict unsafe modifications, improve crash-data collection, and create a working group to address future issues such as registration, licensure, insurance, and emerging technologies.
Committee members asked about crash reporting, battery safety, enforcement on shared-use paths, commuter rail access, and how the bill would apply to off-road vehicles. Several witnesses and legislators supported the bill’s general approach but raised concerns about whether the speed tiers should be tied more directly to actual operating speed on paths, whether higher-speed devices should be registered, and how police would distinguish between similar-looking devices. Representative and commission witnesses also urged more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets and Spaces, and some suggested adding default speed limits on shared-use paths and automated enforcement tools.
Public testimony was mixed. Pediatric emergency physicians strongly supported the bill but urged amendments for a minimum age to operate powered devices and a universal helmet requirement, citing rising severe injuries and deaths among children. A police chief and other safety advocates backed clearer rules and better data collection, while some moped riders objected that the bill would treat low-speed gas mopeds too harshly and should better account for mopeds as vulnerable road users. UL Standards and AAA supported the bill’s safety and clarity goals, with UL recommending tighter language on battery certification and equivalent standards. No vote was taken at the hearing.
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 7th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- modifications to kids with special learning needs.
- Not just when we're trying to ban books or opt kids out of special ed. But special, thank you.
- Procedural safeguards notice, Rule 9.02.
- It's a ruling of the chair that they are not germane. Mr.
- It is a ruling. It is a ruling of the chair that they are germane, returning to the queue.
Bills:
LB815A , LB838A , LB912A , LB972A , LB1126A , LB962A , LB1114 , LB921 , LB937 , LB803 , LB803A , LB1032 , LB1032A , LB1075 , LB1075A , LB889 , LB878 , LB933 , LB304 , LB304A , LB1096 , LB1096A , LB1165 , LB1165A , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB743 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LB787
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 36 Apr 15th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mike Rhodes of Boston moves suspension of Rule 7A.
- Rule 7A is suspended.
- Rule 47 is suspended.
- Hacero now move, suspension of the rules. In order, Mr.
- Arciero now moves suspension of the rules to take up House 5375.
Summary:
The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and received a gubernatorial message on fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The House also approved several resolutions, including honoring Abby Goodman, reaffirming Massachusetts-Taiwan friendship, recognizing the Cambodian American Khmer New Year celebration, and observing Elks National Youth Week. Senate petitions on assisted living residences and medication administration in rest homes were referred to the Committee on Aging and Independence, and the House concurred with those referrals.
The main legislative business was House Bill 5279/5375, the transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. Ways and Means recommended an amended substitute bill, and the House adopted the amendment and advanced the bill to third reading. Later, the House took up the substitute bill, House 5375, and members spoke in support of the Chapter 90 transportation package, emphasizing municipal road and bridge funding, rural road mileage distribution, housing-related infrastructure, lifecycle asset management, DCR deferred maintenance, and MBTA electrified locomotives. A roll call vote was ordered, and the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 155 in favor and 0 against.
The House also passed to be engrossed a bill authorizing the grant of easements or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston. In addition, the chamber received the certified returns for the 5th Essex District special election and adopted an order creating a special committee to escort the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Executive Council for the swearing-in of Representative-elect Andrew Francis Robert Tarr. Tarr was then administered the oaths of office by Governor Maura Healey and seated. The House later adopted an order to adjourn and recessed until the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 099 Apr 23rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> and went ahead and passed those rules and went ahead and passed those rules just<01:01:43.119><c
- </c> thought those rules were legal or not. thought those rules were legal or not.
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Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and received several committee reports and House messages. Committee reports advanced a number of bills and appointments, including Senate Bill 163, House Bill 1320, Senate Bill 160, House Bill 1210, and several board and commission appointments recommended for the consent calendar. The chamber also received House action on multiple bills, including concurrence in Senate amendments to House Bills 1239, 1262, and 1110, a request for a conference committee on House Bill 1084, and transmission of several other measures to the Revisor of Statutes.
The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 22, designating July 12-18, 2026, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week. Senator Cutter spoke in support, arguing that plastic pollution harms environmental and human health, disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, and cannot be solved by recycling alone. The resolution was adopted on a 25-9 vote, with several senators recorded in opposition, and co-sponsors were noted. The chamber also recognized guests from the Colorado Society of Enrolled Agents and the National Association of Tax Professionals, as well as visitors from the Colorado School of Mines and former Senator John Evans.
Later, the Senate considered special orders on the consent calendar, including House Bills 103, 1026, and 1051, and adopted the committee reports and the bills. House Bill 1026 was amended and House Bill 1051 was advanced to third reading and final passage. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 117, concerning permissible methods for the sale of lottery tickets. Senator Bridges explained that the bill was intended to respond to lottery rules allowing online sales and credit card purchases, but said the measure had been narrowed in committee and then raised constitutional concerns under Colorado’s prohibition on slot machines outside limited gaming areas. The transcript ends during that debate, before final action on Senate Bill 117 is shown.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Seven - Monday, May 11
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to know what the rules are.
- I just want to know what the rules are.
- I just want to know what the rules are.
- Speaker, I'm just trying to operate under the rules.
- Your legislative rules committee will be going back in.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Senate bills on special orders shall be considered. The special order for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- None of us. rules and respect each other.
- And if we want, if we have to make so many exceptions to the rule, perhaps the rule is the problem.
- Jim Waldman told me once, read the rules. If you understand the rules, you'll always win.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement guests, a Spina Bifida Week presentation, and a salute to the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot team. The chamber then adopted the special order report and moved to floor consideration of Senate bills.
Members passed several bills unanimously or near-unanimously after brief debate and, in some cases, floor amendments. CS/SB 590 clarified that changes to the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters of child abuse apply prospectively and passed 111-0. SB 418 required law enforcement autism-interaction training and allowed the blue-envelope program to be offered in electronic or physical form; it passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 addressed NICA’s actuarial soundness and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 expanded the Linking Industry to Nursing Education fund to broader health science programs and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 set baseline standards for memory care providers and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1030 revised recovery residence rules, including MAT-related provisions, and passed 168-0. CS/CS/SB 178 changed FHSAA rules so school coaches may use limited personal funds for student welfare with parent consent and passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 422 barred use of ADS-B data for airport billing and passed 108-2. CS/CS/SB 598 modernized funeral, cemetery, and consumer services licensing and passed 111-0.
The House also considered CS/CS/SB 1134, a controversial bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related official actions and contracting. Sponsor Rep. Black described broad prohibitions with numerous exceptions, while members asked about effects on observances, special events, parade participation, and local economic-vitality offices. Rep. Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing vague prongs, arguing the language was ambiguous and could chill local government action; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended. The chamber then moved into farewell remarks, including an extended address from Rep. Eskamani reflecting on her service, family, staff, constituents, and policy priorities, followed by remarks from the Speaker praising her energy and preparation. Rep. Overdorf also delivered farewell remarks highlighting his work on environmental policy, human trafficking, development regulation, property rights, and property taxes, with the Speaker commending his contributions.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 10th,
- The special order for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.
- None of us... ...rules and respect each other.
- And if we want, if we have to make so many exceptions to the rule, perhaps the rule is the problem.
- Jim Waldman told me once, read the rules. If you understand the rules, you'll always win.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. Members approved the journal and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber also recognized Sheriff Mike Chitwood as law enforcement officer of the day and later held several introductions and farewell remarks, including lengthy closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service and legislative priorities.
The House then took up and passed a series of Senate bills, often after adopting House strike-all or conforming amendments. CS/SB 590 on mandatory child abuse reporting was clarified to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism was amended to incorporate House language, including blue-envelope provisions, and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was amended to preserve House provisions and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund was amended to expand eligible health science programs and allow certain non-health-care contributions, then passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care passed 111-0.
Later bills also advanced with broad support: CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences passed 168-0 after debate over medication-assisted treatment; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed 112-0 after amendments allowing limited coach support for student-athletes with parental consent; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts passed 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services passed 111-0 after an amendment on exclusive arrangements. The chamber then began debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, which would restrict counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and contracting practices. Members questioned its scope and exceptions, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- It's very special.
- It's very special.
- It's very special.
- It's very special.
- It's<00:15:49.640><c> very</c><00:15:49.920><c> special.</c> It's very special. It's very special.