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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- in the report.
- </c> report 119-399. report 119-399.
- </c> Report 119-399. Report 119-399.
- The clerk will report the motion. desk. The clerk will report the motion.
- The clerk will report the now resume. The clerk will report the title. title. title.
Keywords:
military funding, defense, appropriations, fiscal year, government, labor relations, collective bargaining, federal employees, workforce protection, executive order, federal labor relations, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, Clean Water Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, PERMIT Act, waters of the United States, WOTUS, EPA
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Hershey Miyamura, was one of our members.
- We did put together a little report I'm going to Go ahead and give that over to my commander from Red
- prioritizing tribal applications for transportation, housing, mental health programs, and resources, reporting
- Have you gone through either the congressional delegations of Utah, New Mexico, or Arizona to get that
- So I would really ask, really push that through your chain to get with the congressional delegation of
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Read the report. Mr.
- But the report has loopholes.
- This report does not cover air cooling, but we should know about that.
- This report does not cover air cooling, but we should know about that.
- This report does not cover air cooling, but we should know about that.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the journal, and received routine communications from the governor and House. The body then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House bills, including HB 2369 on photo-enforcement traffic citations, HB 2423 on advanced math course enrollment, HB 2481 on school district financial records, HB 2621 on access to special education in public schools, and HB 2756 on public utilities and high-load factor customers. Each of these bills received amendments and were advanced with do pass recommendations. Members discussed HB 2423 at length, with supporters saying it would better identify high-achieving students for advanced math while critics argued the larger issue was funding and teacher shortages. HB 2756 also drew debate over data centers, utility reporting, and ratepayer impacts, but was amended and advanced. The Committee of the Whole then rose and reported its recommendations, which the Senate adopted.
The Senate also adopted a proclamation supporting stronger Arizona and U.S. relations with Taiwan, and welcomed Taiwan’s Director General Jason Poyon Ma. The chamber calendared HB 2192 for additional Committee of the Whole consideration, adopted a Bolick amendment clarifying that telecom and broadband providers are not included in the definition of online hosting platform, and advanced the bill as amended. Later, the Senate took up third-reading votes on multiple measures, including HB 2249, HB 2482, HB 2641, HB 2661, HB 2662, HB 2673, HB 2745, HB 2752, HB 2895, HB 2923, and several House concurrent memorials on foreign ownership, endangered species, and related federal policy. Most passed, though several senators explained no votes on grounds such as budget concerns, policy objections, or opposition to limiting testimony or subpoena enforcement authority.
At the end of the session, the Senate also passed HB 2369, HB 2423, HB 2481, HB 2621, HB 2756, HB 2192, and other listed bills by recorded roll call, with final vote totals announced for each. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, bills were properly assigned, and committee announcements were made for the following Monday. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I move that the Committee of the Whole rise and report, yada yada yada. Yada yada.
- Read the report. Mr.
- Read the report. Mr.
- But the report has loopholes: if a utility serves 40,000 connections or fewer, it does not have to report
- The report does not cover air cooling, but she says it should.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of our rural counties have recorded that we're reporting Mr.
- Finally, the bill strengthens existing SAVE program reporting requirements for access.
- Statutes and specifies the reports are to be submitted to outlined officials.
- They're a congressional charter to do so. Thank you, Dan.
- Because they receive congressional funding, they're a congressional charter to do so.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state funds for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs training-center needs, including Wi-Fi for reserve units at joint facilities, a reimbursement program for service members using personal computers, lodging and kind for drill weekends, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for each purpose, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which added national-security restrictions on networking equipment, removed the reimbursement and lodging provisions from the underlying bill, and adjusted the funding language, passed. The sponsor and several military witnesses testified that reserve and Guard members at places like Buckeye lack Wi-Fi, adequate HVAC, and lodging, forcing soldiers to use public libraries, personal devices, or sleep in cars or on armory floors. After debate over whether the state should fund needs tied to federal reserve units and how the money would be sourced, the committee recommended HB 2348 as amended by a 4-3 vote.
The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 registered voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and reflect voter preference, noting the change from an earlier 1,000-voter cap to 2,500 after feedback from county officials. County and advocacy witnesses opposed the resolution, arguing that vote centers provide flexibility, are often more cost-effective, and are necessary in rural counties and large counties like Maricopa; they also said precinct voting would require many more locations, staff, and equipment, and could force some counties into central-count tabulation. Supporters argued precinct voting improves voter confidence and access. The committee approved HCR 2016 for the ballot by a 4-3 vote.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military, National Guard, and reserve members and to broaden acceptable identification. Arizona State Parks testified in a neutral position, saying the agency is self-funded through user fees and already offers discounts to active duty, veterans, and disabled veterans, but warned that expanding free admission could affect park revenue and rural economies. The bill discussion ended with the amendment adopted and the measure moving forward.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:57:21.040><c> districts,</c> impacted in the congressional districts, impacted in the congressional
Bills:
SB1
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Here is a graphic from a recent Congressional Budget Office report that I chopped up into pieces.
- So the Congressional Budget Report that I referenced earlier does include growth of about 19% year over
- We'll start off with the staff report, please. Thank you.
- Solving contract pharmacy and claims data reporting is part of this effort.
- Staff report, please. Thank you. Allison Ryan, staff to the committee.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
340B drug pricing, healthcare access, patient rights, discounted medications, manufacturer limitations, health professions, plasma donation, physician substitutes, medical regulation, nursing titles, healthcare, regulation, professional standards, licensure, accreditation, opioid treatment, health services, fee authority, public health
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/29/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services
Senate Health and Human Services COR
Transcript Highlights:
- So the Congressional Act, the congressional law, the CFR that was passed with Medicaid states that the
- Reports have been submitted, yet the cycle continues.
- There will be a report, and we will look at the recommendations and findings from that report so that
- You'll notice that some reports lack an associated provider type.
- The numbers reported are based on records maintained at the time.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR
Summary:
The committee continued its fourth hearing on fraud, waste, and abuse involving Arizona’s Medicaid and behavioral health systems, with a major focus on Access/ALTCS eligibility, behavioral health licensing, and payment delays. Senator Shamp presented findings alleging large gaps in ABD Medicaid asset verification, including that only a portion of enrollees were checked and that many with substantial liquid assets remained on the program. She argued the state’s waiver and lack of asset limits created a compliance and fiscal risk, and urged referrals to law enforcement, tighter verification, and broader reforms. Heather Dukes, representing behavioral health and sober living operators, testified that ADHS and Access have become overly punitive toward licensed providers, often sending technical paperwork violations straight to enforcement instead of allowing correction plans, and that zoning and licensing delays are harming legitimate businesses. Reva Stewart testified that patient brokering and fraudulent recruitment of vulnerable people into behavioral health and sober living settings remain ongoing, especially through social media, and called for stronger accountability and enforcement against bad actors.
ADHS Deputy Assistant Director Tiffany Slater said the department has received more than a thousand complaints about unlicensed sober living operations, which has diverted staff from routine oversight of licensed facilities. She said ADHS has expanded enforcement tools for sober living homes, is using a new licensing system to flag repeat bad actors, and is trying to make the application process easier, while acknowledging that inspections can tip off unlicensed operators. Access Director Virginia Roundtree described steps the agency has taken since the prior hearing, including daily staff huddles, live dashboards, added project management support, an external claims vendor, and an independent review of the Division of Fee-for-Service Management. She said Access is trying to balance fraud prevention with support for legitimate providers, and committed to follow up on a specific provider payment dispute by early the next week.
Committee members repeatedly pressed Access and ADHS on delayed claims processing, prepayment review, and whether the current system is driving providers out of business. Roundtable testimony from Access staff described the new Provider Resolution Roundtables, which are intended to work with a small number of providers facing the most claims and authorization problems. Members questioned why claims are being denied or held for long periods, why some providers are still waiting on payments from 2023 and 2024, and whether the agency’s actions are sustainable. Access also explained the Targeted Investment Program, saying it is a federally approved Medicaid initiative with large dollar amounts still being paid out on a delayed schedule, and agreed to provide more information on provider participation and payment timing. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated the committee would continue reviewing the issue and requested additional reports and follow-up information from Access and ADHS.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- What congressional district do you live in, if you don't mind me asking? So it's 38.
- Congressional 38. And before 2021, how old were you?
- How many congressional districts were there in Texas? Do you know?
- So do you also live in Congressional District 38, just like I do? I do.
- ERCOT reported that total electrical demand could nearly double by 2030.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 12th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- session, relating to collective bargaining and state employees, respectively, and any conference report
- House on February 19, 2026, relating to the Department of Management Services and any conference report
- by the House on February 19, 2026, or Senate Bill 2518, filed during the 2026 and any conference report
- It saddens me to report on the passing of former Senator Bill Posey.
- It saddens me to report on the passing of former Senator Bill Posey this past weekend.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine options to reduce catastrophic wildfire, including H.R.471, to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisd Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
Transcript Highlights:
- California State Legislature, most recently as the Executive Director of California's Democratic Congressional
- Insurers also participated in the congressionally-established Wildfire Mitigation and Management Commission
- known each other a long time when he served as the Executive Director of the California Democratic Congressional
- And when I look at the Wildfire Commission report, it seems to me that would be kind of a good North
Bills:
HB471
Keywords:
forest management, wildfire prevention, public lands, Tribal jurisdiction, Fix Our Forests Act, wildfire, forest health, hazardous fuels reduction, fuels treatment, prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, mastication, fuel breaks, fire breaks, wildland-urban interface, WUI, fireshed, fireshed management area, fireshed registry, Fireshed Center
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the ongoing crisis of wildfires exacerbated by climate change and the need for updated forest management practices. Various committee members voiced concerns about past federal management failures and emphasized the necessity for collaborative approaches involving local communities and stakeholders in forest management. As discussions unfolded, there were varying perspectives on the implications of certain provisions in the bill, particularly around regulatory changes and their likely impacts on public participation and environmental reviews.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- S210 is an act relating to access to autopsy reports. >> Are there any amendments before third reading
- We received a walkthrough, uh, from Ledge Counsel and received a general report about the input from
- </c><00:16:18.800><c> of</c> And the United Nations reports of And the United Nations reports of verifiable
- Trump, and the Vermont Congressional Delegation.
- Trump, and the Vermont Congressional Delegation. Thank you, Mr. President.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- In December, acclaimed environmental activist Erin Brockovich summed it up pretty well in a report she
- published on the Erin Brockovich summed it up pretty well in a report she published on this very same
- experienced it myself trying to run around, call all levels of government, even members of our congressional
- Even I reached out to our congressional delegation about potential federal assistance and was told there
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The photos of the helicopters are from a National Park Service report in 2017.
- this is, I think, stinknet.org, run by a friend of mine, Elena Dosamantes, that allows people to report
- Brown Congressional mandate. Thank you.
- Brown Congressional mandate. Thank you.
Summary:
The Committee on Rural Economic Development met to hear two presentations. Rep. Volk gave a lighthearted but substantive overview of invasive plant species in southern Arizona, focusing on buffalo grass and stinknet, their role in increasing wildfire risk, harming native habitat, and contributing to respiratory irritation. He described current removal efforts such as hand-pulling and volunteer work, and discussed emerging technology including drone-based mapping and targeted herbicide application. Members asked about grazing use, treatment costs, and whether the mapping covered areas farther north; Volk said the red dots represented identified but untreated stinknet locations and noted ongoing coordination with county, museum, and fire-management partners.
The committee then heard from Dr. Vishnu Reddy of the University of Arizona on space defense as an economic enabler for Districts 7 and 17, with discussion of Biosphere 2, water research, food innovation, and the university’s space situational awareness work. He explained asteroid and planetary defense, including how near-Earth objects are tracked, why early detection matters, and how objects can be nudged off course with kinetic impact methods like NASA’s DART mission. He also described the Chelyabinsk meteor event, the far side of the Moon, and the value of university, small-business, and student partnerships in this research ecosystem.
Reddy highlighted Biosphere 2’s visitor revenue, philanthropic support, and federal/state funding tied to these programs, and emphasized workforce development and small-business contracting. The presentation concluded with members handling meteorite, Moon, and Mars samples. No formal bills were considered and no votes were taken; the meeting ended with adjournment.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Four - Tuesday, January 13 - Afternoon Session - State of the State
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, I am proud to report that the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act had over 700
- I would like to thank the work of our congressional delegation, our state agencies, and our health care
- I'd also like to thank a couple of more folks and Representative Burns for working with our congressional
- giving parents and families the ability to easily discern results, all while maintaining existing reporting
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government May 5th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I literally live in a new congressional district.
- I live in Congressional District 38, and we have a burgeoning population growth.
- Currently, the purchasing agent reports to the board of judges, a group that already manages several
- Those checks remain firmly in place. place, regardless of where the purchasing agent reports.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
county jailer, jail training, veterans, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, TCOLE, criminal justice system, county jail, law enforcement training, mental health training, jail standards, correctional officers, veteran services, veteran interaction, occupations code, jailer licensing, parking, county courthouse, infrastructure, local government
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 2nd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- report? report?
- </c> report, but thank you. report, but thank you.
- </c> committee report. committee report.
- </c> committee report passes. committee report passes.
- </c> To the finance committee report. To the finance committee report.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- federal level about some suggestions to alleviate some of the issues to our representatives and congressional
- the essence of this bill: time is money, just referring back to the Legislative Finance Committee report
- the essence of this bill: time is money, just referring back to the Legislative Finance Committee report
- the essence of this bill: time is money, just referring back to the Legislative Finance Committee report
- Just referring back to the Legislative Finance Committee report that was generated in January of 2024
Summary:
The committee met on American Indian Day and first rolled Committee Substitute House Bill 110 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard House Memorial 32, which would direct the Indian Affairs Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to study the history and ongoing impacts of forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in New Mexico, including known cases, access to reproductive health services, educational policy, and possible reparations. The sponsor, survivors, and expert witnesses described personal experiences and historical research, arguing the issue remains unresolved and that New Mexico could become the first state to formally acknowledge it through a memorial and study. Support came from the Commission on the Status of Women, Planned Parenthood, ACLU of New Mexico, and others; one member objected to the phrase “reproductive justice,” but the sponsor declined to change the language. The committee approved the memorial on a 7-1 vote, with Representative Block voting no.
The committee then heard House Bill 109, which would speed up the approval and release of Water Trust Board funding by suspending the current legislative authorization step and relying on a more streamlined review process. The sponsor and NMFA witnesses said the bill would help rural and small communities avoid delays that drive up construction costs, especially given inflation, drought, and the large number of water projects needing funding. They noted the bill would still involve review by multiple state agencies and that legislators could still obtain project information from NMFA. Members asked about oversight, transparency, and whether the change would reduce legislative control, but supporters said the current process adds months and can force communities to reapply when costs rise. The committee passed the bill on a voice vote after a motion for due pass, and the meeting adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services May 20th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So I get a report of um neglect if he misses a med.
- So I'd like to have a report on that. Thank you.
- , a quality report on, on the data, uh, at the very beginning.
- We do a lot of reporting on the DD waiver and other health issues.
- We've read through all of their reports.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 097 Apr 21st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move Senate Bill 150 in the committee report.
- </c> report? See Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. report? See Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr.
- I move the committee rise and report. Motion is for the committee to rise and report.
- bills being the second reading thereof, makes the following report: The Committee of the Whole report
- I move the report. The motion is adoption of the Committee of the Whole report.