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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jan 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • From the custodians, the troopers, the parking attendants, the support staff, the legislative staffs,
  • Please grant our requests for the wisdom of Solomon as legislators navigate the political journey and
  • I know that I am asking for the miraculous, but that is what you, legislators, are asking for.
  • We have the greatest legislative body in the country.
  • He'll be there again this year with more blockbuster legislation.
Bills: SCR7
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Part 2 Apr 11th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And I've bit my tongue on this to make sure legislation gets through this building.
  • tomorrow in legislator parking spaces. tomorrow in legislator parking spaces.
Summary: The House took up House Bill 1410, the state’s long appropriations bill for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches and their agencies and institutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The committee first recessed and then adopted a motion to rise, report progress, and sit again later that day. The House also adopted a motion under House Rule 14 to limit debate on House Bill 1410 to one hour during special orders on April 10, 2026, by a vote of 40-20, with four excused and one absent. During consideration of House Bill 1410, members debated Amendment J82/54A, which would require funding for wolf reintroduction to come from gifts, grants, and donations rather than general fund dollars. Supporters argued the state should not use taxpayer money for additional wolf reintroduction, especially during a budget crisis, and said rural ranchers and livestock producers are bearing the costs and impacts of wolves. They emphasized depredation concerns, the strain on rural communities, and the view that the reintroduction effort has been costly and poorly managed. Opponents of the amendment said the funding line is part of broader wolf management, not just reintroduction, and argued the state has a legal obligation to carry out Proposition 114. They said gifts, grants, and donations are not a reliable funding source for that mandate and noted the program also supports conflict minimization efforts such as range riders. One speaker also defended the ecological role of wolves, citing their benefits to ecosystems, elk management, and biodiversity. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment before the excerpt ends.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tran Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is with the Met Council and their lack of public comment on the impact of this legislation.
  • And even with that knowledge and belief, I do not support this legislation.
  • And even with that knowledge and belief, I do not support this legislation.
  • It is a legislatively directed piece on things.
  • It's a it is a legislatively directed peace on things.
Bills: HF4807
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/14/25

Rules and Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • [Music] The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order.
  • The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Friday, May 16, for the adoption
Bills: HF3321
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine turning back time, focusing on locking the clock. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many states across our nation have started to consider legislation to pick a permanent time.
  • In 2018, when I was Governor of Florida, I signed legislation that would allow the state to opt out of
  • I can talk to you about some of the conversations that I've had with state legislators, including, I
  • They've actually passed legislation to stay on permanent daylight savings time.
  • It sounds like you support my legislation to require technology. be installed in vehicles to prevent
Summary: The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.
TX
Summary: The meeting primarily centered around the discussion of newly approved House rules, which sparked significant debate among members. Notably, the Democratic representatives expressed concerns regarding the ban on Democrat chairs, which they argued undermines their power within the legislative body. Chair Ramon Romero and Representative Ann Johnson articulated the sentiment that, despite these challenges, the Democrats are committed to advocating for the needs of all Texans. They emphasized the need for honest discussions around critical issues such as public education, women's health care, and maternal mortality rates.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today, more than 20 states have active legislation, with another 15 states expected to introduce legislation
  • Today, more than 20 states have active legislation, with another 15 states expected to introduce legislation
  • about a legislator named Joe Rolette. about a legislator named Joe Rolette.
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  • There were a couple of wrinkles we felt needed to be addressed. and Legislative Liaison for the and Legislative
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I am a decided no on this, and I would just think in the last hours of this legislative session to
  • As a chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, we've heard ample testimony that I find it interesting
Bills: HCR2048
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • , and lawmakers. ...engaged and motivated to talk to their legislators, senators, and lawmakers.
  • As the 89th legislative session, there have been many policies and bills endorsed that seek to erode
  • The uncomfortable and unfortunate truth to many of these lawmakers is that you can't legislate us out
  • But the truth is, we cannot be legislated out of existence.
  • No matter the amount of bills or proposed legislation will change who I am or what I believe in.
Summary: Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy event at the Texas Capitol focused on youth participation in policymaking and opposition to recent education-related legislation. Speakers, including student organizers and SEAT leaders, argued that students should have a direct voice in decisions affecting public schools, curriculum, and school governance. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended to support the group, praised their advocacy, and referenced the idea that if young people are not given a seat at the table, they should “bring your own chair.” Several student speakers criticized the newly passed school vouchers bill as a threat to public education and said it would divert resources from public schools. Others opposed bills such as Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 13, describing them as harmful to LGBTQ+ students and inclusive education. One speaker also condemned book bans and library censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and truthful, inclusive curricula. The speakers framed these issues as matters of student rights, belonging, and free expression. SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the organization’s history of student-led activism against book bans and exclusion from school policymaking. Samuels said the group had distributed challenged books, pursued legal action over blocked internet resources, and delivered a Student Bill of Rights to superintendents and legislators. The event ended without any formal legislative vote or committee action, serving instead as a press conference and advocacy rally urging lawmakers to listen to students.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • I propose legislation to fix this problem.
  • to improve security for the bench.
  • A legislative solution should be laser-focused on non-parties.
  • Three legislative fixes seem advisable.
  • But legislation should not just be about the moment. Legislation should be about the long view.
Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • So this is a danger to our national security and our trade.
  • Transportation security, it is very highly toxic. So it is, Mr.
  • With the Department of Homeland Security, Seattle Police Department, and the Department of Homeland Security
  • Pass legislation to make this happen.
  • Maritime domain presents unique national security challenges.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Corrections & Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is an important legislative fix that will help align vehicle theft statutes with 21st-century criminal
  • And with that, the Delaware State Police do support this legislation.
  • And with that, the Delaware State Police do support this legislation.
  • So I'm assuming that similar legislation has been passed in other states.
  • We do not have any additional legislation, and unfortunately, we do not have a quorum to take care of
Bills: HB351
Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses. Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available. During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It was one of, if not the most important pieces of legislation that I... I ever created.
  • I look forward to working with you as you move this important legislation forward. Thank you.
  • Thank you so much for the opportunity to testify today on this critical piece of legislation, Senate
Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • My legislation streamlines and simplifies... existing processes, directs the funding toward projects
  • Most of our technical staff have security clearances and care.
  • Let me show you some examples of the impact on national security and the economy as a whole.
  • system, ensuring economic prosperity, and national security resiliency.
  • We want them to sell to the Department of Defense, National Security.
Summary: The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • . security.
  • and Security security agency.
  • We've heard this community speak of national security. security ask you also consider the security of
  • They says national security, cybersecurity. security, border security, these are all just sugar coats
  • By filing this legislation, taxes can remain both secure and welcoming to families like mine who wish
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency May 14th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • small businesses are increasingly getting targeted by cyber criminals who know that they lack the security
  • It ensures accountability while fostering a secure business environment and protecting our economy.
Bills: SB1540, SB2610, SB2373
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Today is day 107 of our 140-day legislative session.
  • Border security is my number one issue.
  • security and enforcing immigration.
  • and to pass strong border security legislation.
  • We’ve got to pass this legislation, House Bill 2258.
Summary: The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the Deputy Legislative Auditor for the Financial Audit Division at the Office of the Legislative
  • security program and risk management, inventory of IT hardware and software assets, security awareness
  • security program and risk management, inventory of IT hardware and software assets, security awareness
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Bills: HF1060, HF1062