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WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 14th, 2026 at 09:19 pm
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- “Any private employer who is not in compliance with the provisions of the article…” “Any private employer
- who is not in compliance with the provisions of the article within 14 days of the Commissioner’s final
- making specific findings that the employer knowingly or willfully violated the provisions of this article
- Any private employer who is not in compliance with the provisions of this article within 14 days of the
- warning to the employer, any private employer who is not in compliance with the provisions of this article
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I hold—I'm passing out now news media articles about students doing that, student walkouts and protests
- few kids walking out here and there or being absent from school, but... ...but according to the articles
- That's Article 9, Section 1. Let's not forget that. Representative Matthias, thank you, Mr.
- understand what we're trying to do, but we can't just legislate, you know, because we read some news articles
- I would encourage everyone to go read it: Article 9, Section 1, and find out why we have education in
Committee:
House Education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- The first one being Section 1, Article 19, and it states that the induced termination of a pregnancy
- Section 1, Article 23, defines live birth as the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of human
- Now, as much as these articles work to avoid the definition of the issue, it also proves that by the
- Section 1, Article 23, defines live birth as the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of human
- Now, as much as these articles work to avoid the definition of the issue, it also proves that by the
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 4th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From the standpoint of I read the article that you wrote and you brought up this point.
- I read the article that you wrote and you brought up this point that this law actually protects churches
- President, you are exactly right that I did write an article defending City's Church in Minneapolis for
- And why didn't you write an article? ...condemn the attack on the church in Creek County?
- And why didn't you write an article then?
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized a doctor of the day, interns, and student groups in the galleries. The main item of business was House amendments to Senate Bill 743, a measure described by the author as a worship protection bill updating an old Oklahoma law. The bill was presented as protecting religious worship services from disruption and obstruction, especially in light of incidents the author said occurred in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Creek County, Oklahoma. Much of the floor discussion focused on whether the bill would affect protest and speech rights on public property, with the author repeatedly saying it would not restrict speech generally, but would create an eight-foot buffer around unwilling listeners and a 100-foot zone near entrances to prevent obstruction of people entering worship services.
Several senators questioned the bill’s constitutional basis and practical effect, especially its reliance on Hill v. Colorado and whether the U.S. Supreme Court might overturn that precedent. Opponents argued the measure could chill peaceful protest, sidewalk counseling, and other First Amendment activity near churches or other religious gatherings, while supporters said it was narrowly aimed at preventing trespass, harassment, and disruption of worship. The author emphasized that the bill was intended to protect congregants, including elderly worshippers, and to preserve access to services without interference. Debate also touched on the distinction between public and private property and whether the bill could apply to religious gatherings at the Capitol or other public places.
After questions concluded, the Senate adopted the House amendments to Senate Bill 743 and then passed the bill on final passage by a vote of 31-15. The emergency clause also passed, 36-9. The chamber then moved to announcements, including a notice that the Energy Committee would meet the next morning, and adjourned until Thursday, February 5, 2026.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 20th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
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- if you look on page six, we've explained that it would go against utility tax payments levied in Articles
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Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision, perinatal care, prenatal care, maternal health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the article of what he...
- There's all kinds of stuff, according to this article, and it would be under the purview of the bill.
- And the second page contains some links to WFAA and ABC news articles, as well as a photo of my husband
- According to the article of what he...
- There's all kinds of stuff, according to this article, and it would be under the purview of the bill.
Bills:
HB2510 , HB3589 , HB4611 , HB4655 , HB4665 , HB4666 , HB4670 , HB4700 , HB4730 , HB4798 , HB4838 , HB5136 , HB5243 , HB5302 , HB5539
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Constitution Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- He has written more than three dozen academic articles that have appeared in a variety of leading law
- You wrote a large article in December of 2010. 2023 for the New York University Law Review.
- Remember that article? Yes, I do.
- In this article you said, I'm going to quote your words, taken together these two cases demonstrate that
- And did you also say in that article, I'm going to quote again, quote, by simultaneously expressing men's
Committee:
Senate Constitution Subcommittee
Keywords:
censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- See NM Constitution Article 55 NMSA 1978-17-11991.
- that the Mexican voters entrusted to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, NM Constitution Article
- unnecessary to veto SB 5 in total as SB 5 appropriates money, it is subject to line item veto pursuant to Article
- following item or items, part or parts, which I hereby veto pursuant to the authority granted me in Article
- President Pro Tempore Stewart and members of the Senate, pursuant to my authority under Article 4, Section
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- preview related to this, but I want to thank my legislative aide for actually printing out the KPBS article
- , which any of us who still read articles that are printed, this is...
- And I've highlighted much of the article. And I have to say it's really triggering.
- And it actually didn't even start that way, from the article.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused largely on veterans’ tax relief, disaster-related property tax rules, contractor tax compliance, and nonprofit property tax exemptions. The chair reviewed committee procedures, including the suspense file process for bills with significant revenue impacts, and noted that only one bill would be voted on immediately. Most measures were presented with supportive testimony and then referred to suspense.
SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. The author argued the bill would prevent disabled veterans from being unfairly penalized and help them remain in their homes; a VFW representative testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1053 would allow county boards of supervisors, for disasters declared on or after January 1, 2026, to extend the five-year period for transferring a damaged property’s base-year value by up to three years. Support came from the California Assessor Association, and the bill was also sent to suspense.
SB 1407 would exempt the first $40,000 of military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefit payments from state income tax for qualifying filers, with the author and witnesses arguing it would improve veteran retention in California and support the state economy. Multiple organizations and veterans spoke in support, and the committee members expressed strong sympathy for the measure, but it too was referred to suspense. SB 420 would deny charitable property tax exemption to organizations tied to private immigration detention facilities; the author and supporters said the bill would close a loophole that had allowed a detention facility in Imperial County to avoid millions in property taxes. Members voiced strong support and concern about the reported conditions at the facility, and the bill was also sent to suspense.
The only bill taken up for a vote was SB 1165, which would improve coordination between the CDTFA and the Contractors State License Board so unpaid tax liabilities by contractors could be used in licensing enforcement, while preserving due process and installment agreement flexibility. After supportive testimony from the author and the California Tax Reform Association, the committee approved a due pass motion to Appropriations on a 7-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- preview related to this, but I want to thank my legislative aide for actually printing out the KPBS article
- , which, any of us who still read articles that are printed, this is...
- And I've highlighted much of the article. And I have to say it's really triggering.
- And it actually didn't even start that way from the article.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy (06/17/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- In our last meeting, we introduced at least seven technical articles, which are included in the endnotes
- Comirnaty... ...fragments found in both the Comirnaty and the Moderna mRNA vaccine, if I remember the articles
- But the research articles that we looked at said they have some concerns with these new... ...with these
- file size because the final report from this committee was over 100 pages long, and many of those articles
Summary:
The Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy met to review its mission, approve prior minutes at a future meeting, and discuss materials related to COVID-19 vaccination guidance. Members examined a pediatric vaccination handout from a private pediatric practice and compared it with New Hampshire DHHS and AAP/AAFP immunization guidance, focusing on how COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are presented for children and adults. Committee members also discussed the scope and accuracy of the committee’s endnotes and supporting documents.
The main business was a draft letter urging the governor to direct state agencies to stop recommending COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Members revised the letter paragraph by paragraph, including changing wording about age ranges for children, clarifying references to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and adding discussion of vaccine safety concerns, alleged suppression of safety data, and federal investigations. They also debated whether to reference specific reporting systems such as VAERS and V-safe, and whether to include examples from other states, including Tennessee, Arizona, Minnesota, and Florida, as evidence of broader concern about mRNA vaccines.
After the edits were completed, Representative Villio moved to accept the letter as amended, Representative Leroy seconded, and the committee approved it by voice vote 4-0. The chair said the revised letter would be finalized and distributed later in the week. The meeting then adjourned at approximately 11:57 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2398, an act amending Section 5-301, Arizona Revised Statutes, and Title 5, Chapter 3, Article
- House Bill 2398 amends Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 5-342.01
- House Bill 2457, an act amending Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by
- House Bill 2782, an act amending Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 7 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, relating
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Kristin Robbins departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In meeting section 44-7851, a resume in Title 4, Chapter 36, Article 1, relating to firearm transactions
- Amending Title 20, Chapter 4, Article 3, A.R.S., by adding Section 28-41, Chapter 6, Article 5, A.R.S
- Section 28-41, Chapter 6, Article 5, A.R.S., by adding Section 20-14.06.11, relating to registered nurse
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege introducing guests and honoring military personnel and other visitors. Members also recognized a resident doctor in the gallery and guests from Sahuarita and Buckeye. Later in the day, the chamber paused to honor the University of Arizona men’s basketball team for its Final Four run with a legislative proclamation, and members met the team during a recess. The session also noted Motorcycle Awareness Day at the Capitol before adjournment.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole on a large consent calendar of Senate bills, adopting committee amendments and reporting numerous measures do pass as amended, including SB 1067, 1100, 1137, 1174, 1189, 1206, 1215, 1235, 1254, 1413, 1503, 1620, 1668, 1671, and 1754. SB 1428 was retained on the calendar. The chamber also sent SB 1160 and SB 1193 to an additional Committee of the Whole under House Rule 12P for further amendment, and both later returned with amendments and were reported do pass as amended.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1058, which concerned firearm transactions and merchant coding, after debate over whether it would burden businesses and financial institutions or protect privacy and Second Amendment rights. The House also passed SB 1237 on election conduct and SB 1294 unanimously. SB 1372, dealing with reimbursement for nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, drew extensive debate over rural health care access, insurance company practices, and the proper role of government; it ultimately passed 33-20. HB 2050, relating to radiologic technology, also passed and was transmitted to the governor.
The House concurred in Senate amendments to several House bills and then adjourned until Monday, April 13, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In meeting section 44-7851, a resume in Title 4, Chapter 36, Article 1, relating to firearm transactions
- Amending Title 20, Chapter 4, Article 3, A.R.S., by adding Section 28-41, Chapter 6, Article 5, A.R.S
- Section 28-41, Chapter 6, Article 5, A.R.S., by adding Section 20-14.06.11, relating to registered nurse
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1148 amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 12-119.06
- Senate Bill 1148 amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 12-119.06
- Senate Bill 1586 amending Title 41, Chapter 49, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 41-4190.2
- and convey the bill to the Senate Senate bill 1586 Senate bill 1586 amending title 41 chapter 49 article
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege recognizing guests, including a newly graduated Army servicemember, the Doctor of the Day, and members of Delta Sigma Theta visiting for Delta Day at the Capitol. The chamber also adopted a proclamation designating April 10, 2026, as Founders Day in the City of Tolleson, with remarks highlighting the city’s history and the Whoopi Days Festival. The House then appointed a conference committee on HB 2874 after voting not to concur in Senate amendments.
The House considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. On SB 1058, a floor amendment offered by Rep. Gutierrez to address gun trafficking, merchant codes, and related enforcement tools failed by a vote of 17-32, and the bill was then recommended do pass. SB 1094, dealing with civil liability related to gender transition procedures for minors, drew extended debate over constitutionality, medical liability, and impacts on physicians and patients, and it was also recommended do pass. SB 1136, SB 1422, and SB 1663 (with a Blackman floor amendment adopted) each received do pass recommendations.
Later, the House adopted Committee of the Whole reports placing SB 1075 and SB 1202 on third reading, retaining SB 1419 on the calendar, and advancing SCM 1004 and SCM 1007. On third reading, the House passed SB 1024, SB 1148, SB 1232, SB 1293, and SB 1586, with members explaining votes on issues including vehicle registration, Supreme Court administration, outdoor advertising and zoning, GPLET tax policy, and state agency matters. The chamber then recessed briefly for announcements and personal privilege remarks, and finally adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1148, amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 12-119.06
- Senate Bill 1148, amending Title 12, Chapter 1, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 12-119.06
- Senate Bill 1586, amending Title 41, Chapter 49, Article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, section 41-419.02
- and convey the bill to the Senate Senate bill 1586 Senate bill 1586 amending title 41 chapter 49 article
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Article 1, Section 4, Guarantee of Religious Liberty: bigamy and polygamy are forever prohibited in the
- Article 3, Section 24, talks about the promotion of temperance and morality.
- Then lastly, Article 3, Section 28 on marriage: a marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic
- privileges that, by the Constitution, in one state to have some privileges that, by the Constitution, Article
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll remind the committee that our standard of education happens in Article 9, Section 1, and not in
- Article 9, Section 9.
- So Article 9, Section 9 now reads, the legislature may require by law, Section 9 now reads, the legislature
- The Constitution and the rights of the people that are in Article 1 in particular, the right to speak
Committee:
House State Affairs
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Maybe it's the same—to Article 5, Section 5, part of the Constitution, where the governor, the next governor
- Absent that, Article 5, Section 5 of the Constitution gives that authority to the governor.
- Article 5, Section 5 of the Constitution gives that authority to the governor. Okay.
- Certainly looking at this, there's nothing in here that puts a threshold, and Article 5, Section 5, when
Committees:
Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone