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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry moves, and Ms.
- Assembly Member Maritucci, you are recognized from the Majority Leader's desk.
- Some in attendance are choosing majors and minors in political science.
- Thank you, Madam Majority Leader.
- Majority Leader Aguilar-Curry, and... Motion to adjourn, Majority Leader Aguilar-Curry, and Ms.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures.
The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination.
The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor.
The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We did an inventory of all the major mandatory programs that we had to implement.
- We had well over 50 major mandatory projects. We didn't have the bandwidth to do them. Okay.
- It's also a major opportunity. So we looked around at the staff.
- If you went beyond that and said along with it on the child support side, major improvements and the
- It's a major tool. You need an assessment to it. You have to deal with it on an ongoing basis.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the environment, but in the same right, I feel like this is an imbalance because it focuses only on major
- During our 111 years, we have performed over $2 billion in heavy highway work and worked on all major
- Major events at our stadiums have created traffic nightmares and pulling major event tickets... raised
- Major events at our stadiums have created traffic nightmares and pulling major event tickets.
- Now we have a major deficit. So, you know, I understand where you're going.
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several transportation and climate-related bills. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature; supporters said it would expand protected regional bike networks and help climate and equity goals, while some members objected that it would divert gas-tax-funded transportation dollars away from road repairs and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions.
AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor and contractor witnesses described repeated work-zone crashes and fatalities and argued the cameras would supplement, not replace, CHP enforcement. Some members raised concerns about civil penalties and enforcement policy, but the bill advanced on a 9-? initial vote and later was approved 15-1 after the roll was completed.
AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 high-polluting vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities and improve reporting and incentive rules. Supporters said older vehicles produce a disproportionate share of emissions and that the program has already retired thousands of cars; the committee approved the bill unanimously on the floor vote and sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources.
AB 1237 would let LA Metro and VTA add a $5 fee to primary ticket sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA championship events to fund transit service, with ticket holders able to use transit on event day. Supporters said the fee would help manage congestion and security needs, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build pilot for temporary safety improvements on state highways for pedestrians and bicyclists; supporters emphasized rapid, low-cost safety fixes, while opponents said the program could divert gas-tax funds and was not appropriate for rural areas. It passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- the environment, but in the same right, I feel like this is an imbalance because it focuses only on major
- During our 111 years, we have performed over $2 billion in heavy highway work and worked on all major
- Major events at our stadiums have created traffic nightmares and pulling major event tickets... raised
- Major events at our stadiums have created traffic nightmares and pulling major event tickets.
- Now we have a major deficit. So, you know, the program, I understand where you're going.
Committee:
House Transportation
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on transportation safety, active transportation, and transit access. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report on a possible statewide program; supporters said it would expand protected bike networks and help climate goals, while some members objected that gas-tax-funded transportation dollars should prioritize roads and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions.
AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor/construction supporters cited work-zone fatalities, serious injuries, and vehicle intrusions, while opponents raised concerns about replacing CHP enforcement and shifting violations from criminal to civil penalties. Committee members largely supported the bill as a supplement to CHP, and it passed 9-1 with the roll held open.
AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities, increase incentives for the highest-emitting vehicles, and improve reporting and data collection. Supporters said the program would better target older, more polluting vehicles and improve public health equity; the bill was approved and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. AB 1237 would allow L.A. Metro and VTA to add a $5 fee to primary tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and certain NCAA championship games to fund transit service and provide same-day transit access; supporters called it a practical congestion solution, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed 11-2 and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism.
AB 891 would create a statewide Caltrans quick-build pilot program for safer routes for pedestrians and bicyclists on state highways, with six projects completed by 2028. Supporters described quick-builds as low-cost, temporary safety improvements that can be implemented quickly, while some members questioned whether the program could draw on gas-tax revenues and whether a statewide pilot was appropriate. The bill passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar and later recorded additional roll-call votes to hold the measures open for add-ons before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Paul Torkelson departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Not once in the majority.
- The year after he quit, the Republicans took the majority in the Minnesota Senate. Pretty amazing.
- took the majority in the Minnesota<00:05:17.360><c> Senate.
- When I've been in and out of the majority a number of times, but when it was time to do redistricting
- When I've been in and out of the majority a number of times, but when it was time to do redistricting
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It still requires a simple majority to pass the sort of statute where we delegate the fee.
- So with this bill, 60% of the people want a fee increase—that's the majority.
- 51% want a fee increase, they're the majority.
- Majority rule says that's the ones who should get what they want.
- The majority wants a fee increase, 51%—they should get it.
Committees:
Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Keywords:
firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive, recruitment incentive, employer contribution, employee contribution, vesting, annuity account
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll just highlight that permitting is a major barrier to these projects.
- In most of my work, and I assume that's like a major part. But we will get back to you.
- It’s a major focus of the report, and so we’re... ...and ways to prevent leakage.
- A major concern is the availability and reliability of electricity.
- A major concern is the availability and reliability of electricity.
Summary:
The Environment and Energy Committee heard testimony on House Bill 2537, which would change how energy-intensive, trade-exposed facilities (EITEs) are treated under the Climate Commitment Act. Committee staff and the bill sponsor explained that the measure would require Ecology to update its post-2034 report to include proposed allowance-reduction methods, leakage-risk adjustments, and consignment recommendations, and would add new reporting and decarbonization-planning requirements for EITEs to continue receiving no-cost allowances. The committee also briefly took up House Bill 2245, a separate Clean Energy Transformation Act bill, and later voted the proposed substitute out of committee on an 11-8 vote with 2 excused, after debate over exemptions for certain utilities and market customers.
Supporters of HB 2537, including The Nature Conservancy, NRDC, Washington Conservation Action, Climate Solutions, Clean and Prosperous Washington, Ecology, and some utility representatives, said the bill would provide needed clarity, better data, and a path for long-term industrial decarbonization while helping prevent emissions leakage. They argued that EITEs receive substantial public value through free allowances and should be required to document emissions sources, energy needs, and feasible reduction pathways so the state can design a post-2035 policy consistent with climate goals. Ecology said it generally supports the bill, though it recommended streamlining duplicative reporting and noted the work would require significant agency resources not included in the governor’s budget.
Opponents, including the Association of Washington Business, the Northwest Pulp and Paper Association, the Association of Western Pulp and Paperworkers, WISPA, the Alliance of Western Energy Consumers, Food Northwest, Simplot, Kaiser Aluminum, and Newcor Steel, warned that the bill could increase compliance burdens, expose sensitive business information, and worsen leakage risks by making Washington less competitive. They said many facilities have already made major investments and face high capital costs, limited clean electricity supply, permitting delays, and technologies that are not yet commercially viable at scale. Several speakers pointed to recent plant closures and job losses in pulp and paper, food processing, and metals as evidence that leakage is already occurring, and urged the committee to preserve flexibility, protect confidentiality, and consider targeted funding or other incentives rather than new mandates alone.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 008 Jan 22nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Rodriguez. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Majority Leader Rodriguez. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Majority Leader Rodriguez. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Majority Leader. Thank you.
- Majority Leader. Thank >> Very good. Mr. Majority Leader.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it it's a majority would be exempt.
- </c><01:45:28.080><c> to</c> part where it requires a majority to part where it requires a majority to
- He supports a majority of parents being able to object, but not just one.
- It says, "If a majority of language.
- </c> majority of parents. majority of parents.
Keywords:
child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader, yes, Mr. Speaker.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone: Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Having received the required 60 percent majority, Substitute Senate Bill 6225, as amended by the House
- I have received a constitutional majority.
- Have you received a constitutional majority?
- Have received a constitutional majority in Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1295. 48 yeas, one nay.
- Have received a constitutional majority in Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2215.
Keywords:
returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Assistant Majority Leader Garcia moved, and Ms.
- Madam Assistant Majority Leader—excuse me, Mr.
- My major was special education, and it was there when I captured an actual love for people.
- Madam Majority Leader, you were recognized.
- Assistant Majority Leader Garcia moves, and Mr.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 010 Jan 24th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Guests of Majority Leader Duran. Please join us for the pledge of allegiance.
- Thank you. >> Thank you, Assistant Majority Leader Bacon and Representative Hartzook.
- Thank you, Assistant Majority you.
- [Applause] Thank you, Madam Majority Leader. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- Okay, it's okay, Madam Majority Leader. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care (10/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Having said that, I am certainly open to the idea of a majority opinion and a minority opinion, or more
- </c><00:05:48.880><c> uh</c><00:05:49.039><c> OB3</c><00:05:49.600><c> made</c><00:05:49.840><c> major
- </c><00:05:50.160><c> changes</c> put together. uh OB3 made major changes put together. uh OB3 made major
- opinion and a the idea of a majority opinion and a minority<00:07:42.160><c> opinion</c><00:07:43.599
- Those responses having been received, I agree with the majority report. Thank you.
Summary:
The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve the prior minutes and then focused on its final report. The chair reviewed the committee’s earlier options—maintaining the status quo, adopting DNIP, adopting an HCBS carveout model, or moving fully to managed care for the aging population—and noted that ABD and developmental disabilities had already been excluded from consideration. He proposed a final recommendation that New Hampshire consider adopting DNIP as a voluntary option to better coordinate Medicare and Medicaid for dual eligibles, reduce duplication, and create a possible pathway toward future managed care, while acknowledging that a majority and minority report could be issued if needed.
Members generally supported the draft recommendation and asked questions about whether federal budget changes would incentivize states to move in that direction, how the proposal would align with current department efforts, and whether the program would remain voluntary. Director Henry Litman said he did not see a specific federal mandate in OB3, but noted incentives in rural health transformation funding and said the proposal aligned with existing managed care contract direction. He and others emphasized that DNIP should be voluntary and that implementation timing would need to account for federal deadlines and broader changes facing the department. Members also discussed PACE, with one member saying it appeared feasible mainly in more populous areas and expressing neutrality, while another raised concerns about county risk and the need to preserve patient choice and maintain three MCOs.
After discussion, members indicated agreement with the majority report approach and no further changes were proposed. The committee then moved to accept the draft language as presented and issue it as its report; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions. Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker.
- Speaker, and thanks the Majority Leader for loaning your desk for this exciting occasion.
- Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized. Mr. Speaker and members, thank you. Mr.
- Thank you, Madam Majority Leader.
- Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry moves; Ms. Sanchez seconds.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Debate — April 26 Apr 26th, 2025 at 06:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- We have received a constitutional majority. Substitute House Bill 2020 is declared passed.
- I have received a constitutional majority. House Bill 2039 is declared passed.
- Having received a constitutional majority, House Bill 2040 is declared passed.
- Having received a constitutional majority, Substitute House Bill 2051 is declared passed.
- I have received a constitutional majority. Substitute House Bill 2077 is declared passed.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon’s wife, Autumn, who had died earlier that day. Members then took up several bills on final passage, moving most of them directly from second to third reading by unanimous consent.
Substitute House Bill 2020, dealing with payment card processing activities, was described as resolving a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue by setting a 3.1% B&O tax rate and allowing certain deductions; it passed 47-0. House Bill 2039, which delays expansion of child support pass-through from 2026 to 2029, drew some opposition over reducing support to custodial parents but passed 25-22. House Bill 2040, delaying elimination of recoveries from the aged, blind, and disabled assistance program from 2025 to 2028, also passed 25-22 after similar debate about protecting vulnerable recipients.
Substitute House Bill 2051, concerning payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, passed 27-20 despite Republican concerns it was a tax increase that would be passed on to consumers. Substitute House Bill 2077, which creates taxes on certain zero-emission vehicle credit transactions, defeated an amendment that would have removed the tax on banked credits; supporters framed it as encouraging use of credits and clean transportation investment, while opponents called it a targeted “Tesla tax.” It passed 28-19.
The Senate then returned to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag policy bill. After the House refused to concur in Senate amendments, the Senate receded, adopted a striking amendment, and passed the bill 27-20. The chamber then adjourned until April 27, 2025.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Debate — April 26 Apr 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have received a constitutional majority. Substitute House Bill 2020 is declared passed.
- I have received a constitutional majority. House Bill 2039 is declared passed.
- Having received a constitutional majority, House Bill 2040 is declared passed.
- Having received a constitutional majority, Substitute House Bill 2051 is declared passed.
- I received a constitutional majority. Substitute House Bill 2077 is declared passed.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon and his family after the death of his wife, Autumn. It then took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2020, which establishes a 3.1% B&O tax rate for payment card processing activities and allows a deduction for certain related fees. Supporters said it resolves a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue; it passed 47-0.
The chamber also passed House Bill 2039, delaying the child support pass-through expansion from 2026 to 2029, and House Bill 2040, delaying the elimination of recoveries from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Assistance Program from October 2025 to October 2028. Supporters framed both as timing changes, while opponents argued they would postpone benefits for families and vulnerable people. Both bills passed 25-22.
Substitute House Bill 2051, dealing with payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Supporters said the bill helps hospitals care for patients who have nowhere else to go, while opponents argued the state should not delay payment support for these patients. The Senate also passed In Gross Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, over objections that it was a tax increase passed on to consumers.
Finally, Substitute House Bill 2077, which taxes certain business activities related to zero-emission vehicle credits, passed 28-19 after an amendment to remove or narrow parts of the tax was rejected. Supporters said the measure would encourage spending of credits and support clean transportation goals, while opponents called it a targeted tax on Tesla and warned it could raise EV prices. The Senate then concurred in amended Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag measure that increases litter penalties and keeps the planned bag-thickness increase from taking effect, and passed it 27-20. The Senate adjourned until April 27, 2025.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'll begin today by yielding to our Senate Majority Floor Leader, Peter Wirth. Thank you, Mr.
- Who is originally from Mexico, now from Santa Fe, majoring in criminal justice with a minor in political
- Then we have Michael Dobb from Las Vegas, who is double majoring in fine arts and fine arts music.
- Seeing none, I'll yield to Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth to take us to that next order of
- President and Majority Leader, for just a moment of personal privilege if I may, Members of the Senate
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/18/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:26:51.159><c> it</c> sorry no representative majorities it sorry no representative majorities
- </c> second second representative majority second second representative majority seconds<04:31:09.520
- will write the majority report I'll write<04:52:14.520><c> the</c><04:52:14.718><c> majority</c><04:
- Who will write the majority report?
- </c> calendar who will write the majority calendar who will write the majority report<04:57:50.638><c
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Simple majority is probably okay. We can do a simple majority for naming a bridge.
- </c> in that uh a 60% still a super majority. in that uh a 60% still a super majority.
- Simple majority is name a bridge. Simple majority is probably<01:05:15.039><c> okay.
- </c> super majority for cutting taxes? super majority for cutting taxes?
- </c> because it was a bipartisan uh majority. because it was a bipartisan uh majority.
Committee:
House Ways and Means