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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please have a seat. Please have a seat. All those opposed, please stand. Please have a seat.
- Please have a seat. All those opposed, please stand.
- So I'd ask you to either find a member that is here and ask the question or have a seat.
- Have a seat, Madam. Mr. Chair, point of order. Please sit down. Point of order.
- Please have a seat. All those in opposition, please stand and stand still.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including representatives of the Arizona Fair Association, Mohave County Parks and Fair officials, a constituent guest, a candidate shadowing a senator, Father David Myers, and the Doctor of the Day.
The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three bills. SB 1268/HB 2792, a veterans property tax exemption cleanup measure, was explained as clarifying that the exemption applies to a primary residence and jointly owned property for spouses; it received a due pass recommendation and later passed 29-1 with an emergency clause. SB 1051, requiring hospitals to collect and report patient immigration-status information tied to public spending, drew extensive debate over privacy, public health, cost, and immigration enforcement; supporters framed it as accountability for taxpayer spending, while opponents called it discriminatory and harmful to care-seeking, and it passed 17-13. SB 1316, creating a process for Arizona rural health transformation funds and requiring public hearings and JLBC involvement, was defended as a transparency measure for a $167 million federal rural health award; opponents argued it added bureaucracy and could delay rural care, but it passed 17-13.
After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the Senate took up third readings. HB 2792 passed 29-1 with an emergency clause, SB 1123 passed 29-1, SB 1125 passed 30-0, SB 1145 passed 29-1, SB 1316 passed 17-13, and SB 1051 passed 17-13. Several members explained votes, with repeated arguments over immigration, public health, transparency, and the role of JLBC. The Senate then announced committee meetings for the next day and adjourned until February 11, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on the Census Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Senate Committee on the Census
Transcript Highlights:
- We currently have nine congressional seats.
- That’s down from 10 after the 2010 census, when we lost a seat.
- We currently have nine congressional seats.
- That's down from 10 after the 2010 census when we lost a seat.
- I don't know. from 10 after the 2010 census when we lost a seat.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on the Census held a hearing on September 22, 2025 focused on preparations for the 2030 census, with an emphasis on Massachusetts’ role in building a complete address list and improving local participation in census-related address review programs. Chair Brownsberger and witnesses from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, the UMass Donahue Institute, Watertown, and MassGIS described the importance of accurate address data for congressional apportionment, federal funding, and state and local planning. They also discussed the first major upcoming step, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project, and the later Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process, both of which rely on municipalities reviewing and correcting census geography and address files.
John Rosenberry of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office said outreach to cities and towns is beginning now, with a likely December start for the block boundary process based on the 2020 cycle. He stressed that local officials, clerks, building inspectors, housing authorities, and GIS staff should be engaged early, especially to capture new development and conversions created under the state’s housing policies. Susan Strait of UMass Donahue explained that LUCA allows local governments to compare their address lists with the Census Bureau’s master address file, and that Massachusetts had very high participation in 2020; she cited examples where local review added hidden or newly built housing units and noted that Boston later corrected a group-quarters undercount of about 6,000 students through a post-census review program. In response to questions, she clarified that those corrections affected annual estimates and funding formulas, but not the 2020 apportionment count.
Watertown City Manager George Proakis described how local address review is complicated by accessory dwelling units, single-family to two-family conversions, and large multifamily projects, and urged continued state support for local governments doing this work. Dan Marrier of MassGIS then outlined the Massachusetts Master Address Database, explaining that it combines multiple sources, including E911, assessor, voter, and municipal data, to create a standardized residential address repository used for census preparation and other state functions. He said the database has helped improve census accuracy, including by updating more than one million Census Bureau address-point locations before 2020, and noted that local municipalities remain the final authority on addresses even as MassGIS standardizes and reconciles variants across the Commonwealth.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you want majority rule, give both seats to Democrats.
- It's about who gets a seat at the table, and who does not. It's about people's likelihood.
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at <00:24:39.360>the <00:24:39.480>table, who gets a seat at - And I'm going to take my seat on this final note.
- going to take my seat on this final<00:27:27.360>
note.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
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is <00:19:24.240>will <00:19:24.559>this <00:19:24.720>seat - Two is will this seat have a term limit? Two is will this seat have a term limit?
- And some Democrats have argued that we need appointments to guarantee a Democratic seat.
- However, when it is time for election, when her seat would come up under the current law in 2028, we
- , we want to see the most in that seat, we want to see the most qualified<00:57:40.000>
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Keywords:
criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's how many open seats there are.
- That is an empty slot, empty seat, right?
- I can tell you where the open seats are.
- Some of our schools do have wait lists and don't have open seats, and other schools have open seats.
- seat 20 and seats 10.
Bills:
HB 3
Keywords:
emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 47 - 1 Apr 27th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You may be seated. Mr. Floor Leader. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- You may be seated.
- Members, take your seats and take your conversations outside.
- And members, please take your seats. Thank you. Members, please take your seats.
- Please take your seats. Take your conversations outside.
Keywords:
light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare
Summary:
The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds.
A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience.
After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-18-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- that was placed in statute in 1942 and that requires that the Kentucky state treasurer lives in the seat
- So it simply removes that requirement that the treasurer live in the seat of state government.
- <00:04:39.919>
of state treasurer lives in the seat of state treasurer lives in the seat of - requirement that the treasurer live in requirement that the treasurer live in the<00:05:23.120>
seat - Uh and the the seat of state government.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:05
Attendance Roll Call: 00:09
HB 456 Discussion: 02:05
HB 456 Vote: 07:00
HB 136 Discussion: 07:54
HB 136 Vote: 09:36
HB 448 Discussion: 10:28
HB 448 Vote: 13:26
HB 220 Discussion: 14:12
HB 220 Vote: 17:14
HB 213 Discussion: 18:17
HB 213 Vote: 19:19
HB 518 Discussion: 20:23
HB 518 Vote: 23:03
HB 600 Discussion: 24:05
HB 600 Vote: 25:17
Adjournment: 26:32, 958, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Member Hatwick, your witnesses can please come up and take a seat.
- Your witnesses can please come up and take a seat. Two minutes eat, two minutes per witness.
- Would you please come and take a seat at the table.
- Tangipa, Assembly Bill 386, sir, please have a seat.
- Any primary witness in opposition, would you please approach and take a seat at the table?
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its second regular hearing of the 2025-26 session and announced that, under reinstated suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense rather than voted on immediately. The committee first heard AB 53, which would create a state income tax exemption of up to $20,000 for military retirees and certain survivor benefits. Supporters, including veterans’ groups, military retirees, and local officials, argued California is the only state taxing military retirement pay in full and that the exemption would help retain veterans and their families. Committee members voiced strong support, but the bill was sent to suspense.
The committee then heard several wildfire-related tax relief bills. AB 429 would exempt certain wildfire settlement payments from gross income for victims of fires from 2020 through 2026; the author and a Greenville fire victim described the burden of taxing settlement funds, and rural county and forestry groups supported the measure. AB 97 proposed similar relief for Bobcat Fire settlement payments, and AB 389 would create a personal income tax credit for home-hardening expenses in high fire-risk areas, with Cal Fire and realtor representatives supporting the bill as a way to reduce future losses. Each of these measures drew no formal opposition in the hearing and was referred to suspense.
AB 386 would create a tax credit for employers that help full-time employees repay student loans, up to $3,000 per employee per year. Supporters said it would help recruit and retain workers and reduce student debt burdens, while the California Tax Reform Association opposed the bill because it lacked allocation criteria and would reduce General Fund and education revenues. Committee members expressed interest but asked for clearer eligibility standards, and the bill was sent to suspense. AB 490 would allow a deduction for interest paid on qualified personal vehicle loans; the author framed it as relief for families dependent on cars, but opposition again came from the tax reform group, which argued the deduction would mainly benefit higher-income taxpayers. The bill also went to suspense.
The committee also heard AB 547, which would create a tax credit of up to $5,000 for IVF and other fertility-treatment expenses. The author and a witness who described a long and costly IVF journey said the credit would help families afford treatment and support parenthood; members responded sympathetically and asked why the proposal was structured as a tax credit rather than a health coverage mandate. Finally, AB 330 would extend the prepaid mobile telephony services collection act through 2031, preserving an 80-cent surcharge that supports 911 and local government revenues; local government representatives and cities supported the extension, and it too was referred to suspense. The hearing ended with the committee adjourning after all measures were held for suspense-file consideration.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And do you know why we got two additional seats?
- No, Trump has said that he sees about five seats coming out of Texas. That's what he said.
- Hold on a second, that they discussed how many Republican seats... ...they could get out of the state
- Washington, D.C. calls down and says, "I want five new seats."
- Why on earth would we say, "Well, okay, we'll give you five new, 15 new seats?" Maybe we should.
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
Summary:
The meeting centered around the discussion of congressional redistricting, where the committee established the procedures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Led by Senator King, the session focused on adopting a resolution that authorized a special committee dedicated to congressional redistricting and allowed for regional hearings to gather public input via videoconferencing. Concerns were raised about ensuring adequate notice for public participation, especially from marginalized communities potentially affected by proposed changes. Disagreements emerged regarding the timeline for regional hearings and how to address the implications of the redistricting process on minority districts. Overall, participants acknowledged the complex nature of redistricting and the importance of engaging constituents in the legislative process.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
Senate & Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- If y'all can give us less than zero seats, you would do it.
- If y'all can give us less than zero seats, you would do it.
- That's why Trump got to go to Texas and say he entitled to five more seats.
- If y'all can give us less than zero seats, you would do it.
- , one strong Democratic seat, and one competitive seat.
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Special Session 2026 May 5th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- This is about the taking and realignment of two congressional seats that are currently held by people
- I came and I stood today in solidarity against the taking of the seats of the people that have already
- <00:35:09.800>
or <00:35:09.960>two districts for one of those seats or two districts - for one of those seats or two rather<00:35:10.880>
to <00:35:11.080>be <00:35:11.360>- A Black man first, and I deserve to have an opportunity to have a seat at the table or be represented
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race
Summary:
The Ways and Means General Fund Committee met in special session and took up only one bill, HB 1 by Rep. Chris Pringle, which would authorize a special election for certain congressional districts if the federal court lifts its injunction and allows the state to use the 2023 congressional map. Pringle said the bill only creates a pathway for that special election, and members were told the fiscal note estimates the election could cost about $4.5 million from the General Fund. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill was tied to recent federal court and Supreme Court rulings, including Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the Purcell principle, and whether it would be too close to an election or create confusion.
Several committee members pressed Pringle on whether the bill would reduce Black representation, whether Alabama had agreed not to revisit redistricting until 2030, and whether the 2023 map had previously been found discriminatory. Pringle repeatedly said he was not offering legal advice and that the matter was pending in federal court, while also saying the bill would simply allow voters to use the legislature’s 2023 map if the courts permit it. Rep. Ford raised concerns about the cost to the General Fund and competing budget priorities, and Rep. All questioned the timing and possible administrative confusion. Pringle responded that citizens would still be able to vote for candidates of their choosing.
During the public hearing, speakers overwhelmingly opposed the bill. Jamaal Brown, Kenneth Sharpton, Eliza Jane Franklin, Pastor Richard Williams, Rep. Givan, Jacoby Bibbs, and Agnes Lover argued that the proposal would weaken Black voting power, revive a map they described as unfair or racist, and create unnecessary disruption so close to an election. Several speakers framed the issue as one of civil rights, fair representation, and trust in democracy, while others criticized the cost and said the legislature should focus on broader needs such as health care and mental health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN DEFER, CPN-HOU, CPN, CPN-EDT Public Hearings 02-03-2026
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
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- will not be applicable to the the seated will not be applicable to the the seated landscape.<00:
- Um if the seated lands would entail?
- So only using non-seated lands for the rental<00:05:13.680>
own <00:05:13.919>program. - separate the nonseated from the seated separate the nonseated from the seated lands.<00:05:22.160
Keywords:
combat sports, boxing, mixed martial arts, health regulations, safety standards, licensing, event regulation, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committees first took up SB 2071 on rent-to-own housing. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC and Hawaii Realtors, but Sierra Club of Hawaii and others opposed the bill unless it was amended to exclude ceded lands from the 99-year lease provision. Members discussed the scope of ceded versus non-ceded lands and whether an inventory exists. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including HHFDC’s proposal to make the fixed-price period flexible by tying it to an option period and Sierra Club’s language limiting the program to non-ceded state or county land.
They then heard SB 2191 on limited profit housing associations. HHFDC supported the measure, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Office of the Auditor urged caution about tax exclusions and asked for clearer, more targeted limits and measurable outcomes. The committees adopted amendments to add a statement of purpose, include measurable metrics, apply the tax provisions to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and delay the effective date to allow for administrative changes. SB 2191 was recommended for passage with amendments.
The committees also considered SB 2197, which would have replaced the five-year fixed-price period in rent-to-own housing with an option period set by HHFDC, but deferred it indefinitely because its issues were addressed in SB 2071. SB 2180 on deposits of public funds drew comments from the Hawaii Bankers Association questioning definitions and noting banks are already subject to Community Reinvestment Act requirements; decision-making was deferred to the next day in the CPN committee and to a later date for the housing committee. Finally, SB 2210 on housing discrimination received support from disability advocates and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, which asked for one additional investigator; the committees passed it with amendments adding a blank appropriation for one full-time position and planned to notify Ways and Means for possible re-referral.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Turn your seat. Hallelujah.
- Please be seated.
- The bouquet of flowers in the gallery commemorates the seat where Mark Hortman sat when Melissa was first
- All desks and seats in the chamber have a rose.
- in the chamber have All desks and seats in the chamber have a<00:09:24.480>
rose.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:01 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, first of all, unanimous consent that I can speak seated instead of standing.
- Senators, to your seats, please.
- To your seats. If you wish to vote no, please raise your hand. Thank you.
- All senators to your seats, please. We are voting. All senators to your seats.
- All senators to your seats, please. If you wish to vote no, please raise your hand.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it's called the lane system, seat.
- and then one in another seat, all running to represent the same area.
- Candidates are forced to file for a specific numbered seat. It is highly confusing.
- All of these groups are going to come and ask for more seats at the table.
- All of these groups are going to come and ask for more seats at the table.
Keywords:
foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs May 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We're only looking at things that are on the ground and then making sure that they do have cloud seating
- equipment and they're a cloud seating plane.
- We're only looking at things that are on the ground and then making sure that they do have cloud seating
- equipment and they're a cloud seating plane.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs met in executive session and considered House Bill 2656, along with House Bill 2388 as part of a committee substitute package. Representative Walshmore explained the substitute’s main changes: it replaced the term “entity” with “person” to simplify definitions, narrowed the reporting requirements to avoid unnecessary reports, focused the bill on ground-based conduct involving cloud-seeding equipment and aircraft, and clarified penalties. Under the substitute, a violation would be a misdemeanor, a second offense a low-level felony, and any offense causing injury would be a felony; civil penalties were removed in favor of allowing damages actions.
The committee adopted the substitute ending in 0.04C by voice vote. It then moved the House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2656 and 2388 to a do pass recommendation. After a roll call vote, the motion passed 8-3, with the committee voting to recommend the bills do pass. The hearing then concluded.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/11/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I thought that the parent agreement might be a suitable place to include that. >> Okay, thank you.
- We have public health that helps us understand how to teach all of us the importance of wearing seat
- teach all of us the importance<04:46:43.440>
of <04:46:43.600>wearing <04:46:43.920>seat - <04:46:44.160>
belts, <04:46:44.638>the importance of wearing seat belts, the importance - of wearing seat belts, the dangers<04:46:45.360>
of <04:46:45.680>smoking <04:46:46.080
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 Apr 29th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please be seated. Please be seated. Please be seated. Please be seated.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If I previously called you to testify and there's a seat, feel free to take it if there's not a seat,
- So please have a seat. Thank you. Welcome. Introduce yourself.
- If I call you in, have a seat. We got plenty of room.
- Welcome to take a seat around the chamber. Breath. Breath.
- Again, for the next panel, we ask these folks to be seated.
Keywords:
Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- If you would go ahead and take your seats. All in favor, 159 is beha... Ah, amen. Amen. Sorry.
- So, if we can get the members to seat themselves, we'll get going for this very quick agenda today.
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Keywords:
sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, diapers, baby supplies, baby formula, baby bottles, baby wipes, breast pump, breast milk pumping equipment, lactation, nursing bra, nursing pads, maternity wear, pregnancy clothing, postpartum clothing, menstrual products, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups