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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/01/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> could</c> list of foreign adversaries that could list of foreign adversaries that could change<00
- The interests of foreign adversaries.
- ban of foreign lobbying and straight out ban of foreign lobbying and that<00:31:41.360><c> was</c><00
- of a hostile foreign adversary.
- of a hostile foreign adversary.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As a constituent of both of these...
- an unfair venue. ...and choice-of-law provisions, forcing them to resolve disputes in distant, foreign
- some foreign land, maybe in a foreign country.
- Some of them had more, some of them less.
- This class of messages by Abuse of this nature that is so invasive and so foreign to the mind, heart,
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I worked in the supervisor of elections office.
- acting on behalf of a foreign terrorist organization or a foreign country of concern and creates enhanced
- It provides that activities of the state protocol officer and the Secretary of State, and activities
- with foreign countries of concern or subdivisions.
- the interest of a foreign government or designated foreign terrorist organization.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills.
Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package.
The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I can just say this, if this was the case of a military officer. or an intelligence officer, and they
- As you know, The Office of the Director of National Intelligence provides oversight over these different
- Senator, Section 702, which authorizes the foreign collection of non-U.S. persons outside of the United
- the line of control battle spaces at this point.
- Would the private deliberations of foreign senior officials about the wisdom and timing of potential
Committee:
Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee
Keywords:
national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing
Summary:
The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
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- date of...
- this changes some of the just kind of this changes some of the the<00:24:32.320><c> verbiage</c><00:
- </c><00:31:29.679><c> However,</c> one of chapter 30 of title 36.
- However, one of chapter 30 of title 36.
Bills:
HB589 , HB591 , HB609 , HB614 , SB57 , SB280 , SB332 , HB589 , HB591 , HB609 , HB614 , SB57 , SB280 , SB332 , HB627
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Jefferson County, building regulations, zoning, public health, building commissioner, permits, construction, land use, county tax, lodging tax, Henry County, transient accommodations, hospitality industry, local act, sheriff, sheriff's office, task force, abandoned property, stolen property, unclaimed property
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We worked, of course, with the Attorney General's Office, our fellow agency, the Department of Licensing
- We worked, of course, with the Attorney General's Office, our fellow agency, the Department of Licensing
- For the record, I’m Chio Satern, here on behalf of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
- My name is Nick Field, here on behalf of the Attorney General’s Office.
- My name is Nick Field, here on behalf of the Attorney General’s Office.
Keywords:
rural county, frontier county, public facilities funding, economic development, local option sales tax, sales and use tax, workforce housing, affordable housing, county tax authority, RCW, Washington state, community economic revitalization board, CED, infrastructure funding, public works, job creation, job retention, job expansion, county planning, state auditor reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You're here on behalf of the city of Coppell, and you're... ...with the bill, is that correct?
- I serve as Mayor Pro Tem of the city of Coppell, as well as represent Coppell on the Dallas Regional
- Current law requires a A simple majority of the governing body of a taxing unit is required to approve
- Thompson is here on behalf of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas.
- Senate Bill 2873 aims to increase the efficiency within the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
municipal sales tax, street maintenance, local option tax, Tax Code Chapter 327, sales and use tax, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, water infrastructure, wastewater system, stormwater system, local election, ballot language, reauthorization, municipal finance, infrastructure funding, Texas municipalities, street and sidewalk tax, special district tax, public works, property tax
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The Office of Defense Innovation must jointly staff the commission with the Department of Emergency and
- I have yet to speak to one leader, enlisted or officer, that is in favor of this because of what it does
- , where it puts... ...or officer, that is in favor of this because of what it does, where it puts us
- those local officers of those same things.
- It seems to be that execution would also be expected of those local officers of those same things.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, telecommunications, utility relocation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Christopher Landau, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary, Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representati Mar 4th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The days of endless discussion are over in U.S. foreign policy.
- of Personnel Management, and the Office of Management and Budget, have prepared me for this role.
- The linguistic skills of our Foreign Service officers, the skills required by Constitutional law, consular
- At the time I was actually the acting director of the Office of Personnel Management.
- If confirmed, you will be overseeing the Office of Foreign Assistance, where many of these illegal and
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 5th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Those events are outside of your control.
- There are a lot of conversations that are happening that we are tracking in terms of specific assets
- Unfortunately, I think that would be a crisis, and it would be completely out of control of the state
- , logistics, are outside of the state's control.
- Or outside of the state's control, and I think that reality should shape how we think about solutions
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Costs have gone up: housing costs out of control, health care costs out of control, child care costs
- out of control, electricity bills out of control, and the price of groceries and everyday goods completely
- out of control.
- CONTROL, CHILD CARE COSTS OUT OF CONTROL, ELECTRICITY BILLS OUT OF CONTROL, AND THE PRICE OF GROCERIES
- All of it exploded, went out of control. It's a matter of fact. It's not a matter up for debate.
Keywords:
joint session, Congress, communication, President, HCR74, national emergency, government authority, Executive Order, legislative action, rule, special rule, House resolution, floor procedure, procedural resolution, firearms, gun laws, less-than-lethal weapons, weapons technology, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, undersea fiber optic cables
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Asia/California Trade and Investment Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There are over 18,963 foreign-owned enterprises throughout the state of California, supporting direct
- Just one single region controls 35 percent of that.
- From 1985 to 1990, I worked at U.S.T., or the Office of the U.S.
- And part of it is, frankly, that in this administration, when even cabinet officers are asked on Meet
- Office of Business and I tell them that, you know, this is a product and this proposal is something
Summary:
The Assembly Select Committee on Asia, California, Trade and Investment held its first informational hearing to examine California’s trade, tourism, and investment ties with Asia and the effects of federal tariffs. Chair Jessica Caloza opened by emphasizing California’s role as the world’s fourth-largest economy and a major exporter to Asia, and several members and guests highlighted the importance of subnational diplomacy, sister-city relationships, and coordinated trade missions. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis described California’s long-standing engagement with Asian partners, citing trade missions, the 2023 APEC summit in California, and the state’s large Asian American and Pacific Islander population as reasons to deepen these relationships.
The first panel focused on trade, tourism, and foreign investment. Leaders from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and Visit California said California’s economy depends heavily on Asia-linked trade, tourism, and direct investment. They warned that federal tariffs and related policy uncertainty are disrupting ports, logistics, manufacturing, education, and travel, with impacts on longshore work, shipping volumes, international students, and visitor spending. Visit California reported a decline in 2025 visitation, especially from Asia and Canada, and urged stronger promotion, partnerships, and state-level support to maintain California’s global brand.
The second panel examined tariff impacts in more detail. Glenn Fukushima and Dr. Kyle Handley said tariffs function as taxes on imports, raising costs for businesses and consumers and discouraging investment when policy changes are frequent and unpredictable. They argued California is especially exposed because of its ports, supply chains, and cross-border trade with Asia and Mexico, and warned that new vessel fees and rerouted freight could further harm California shippers. Both said tariffs are unlikely to achieve clear strategic goals quickly and may damage U.S. credibility and long-term trade relationships, while recommending that California focus on making itself more competitive through infrastructure, permitting reform, export assistance, and other measures within state control.
The final panel turned to future opportunities and the role of small businesses. Speakers from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Business Association California, and the Small Business Development Center network stressed that small and minority-owned firms often feel trade disruptions first and need more access to trade missions, capital, technical assistance, and large events that generate business spillover. They said California should continue investing in ports, business support systems, and international partnerships so that trade and tourism gains reach businesses across the state.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Troy Meink, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Duffey, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, Emil Michael, of Florida, to be Under Secretary for Research and Eng Mar 27th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, as well as the Office of the Secretary of Management
- of the National Reconnaissance Office.
- It's a huge asset in terms of research, as well as the private sector research capability.
- It also leaves us with much less visibility into the practices of foreign manufacturers, which, by the
- Okay and are you aware of any other signal communications that has gone on from the front office of the
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
Keywords:
Air Force modernization, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, air superiority, national security, recapitalization
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We're contemplating the concept of an office building on top of it, or any other ancillary facilities
- On the energy side, we have most of the major importers and distributors of fuel to the area of 40% of
- So just kind of maybe talk about your energy assets there at Tampa.
- You must have data support, but then it's more of the assets required by the private sector.
- We have a foreign trade manager at our port, and that is the focus of expanding.
Summary:
The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee held a panel discussion focused on Florida seaports and their role in the state economy. Florida Ports Council CEO Mike Rubin opened with statewide figures from a 2023 economic impact study, saying Florida seaports support about 1.2 million jobs, generate roughly $195 billion in economic value, and produce about $7.4 billion in state and local taxes. He emphasized that ports are critical for fuel, food, medical supplies, construction materials, and hurricane response, and argued that continued state and federal investment is needed to expand capacity and move projects forward faster.
PortMiami Director Heidi Webb described Miami’s cruise and cargo operations, noting the port generated about $61 billion in economic impact and 334,000 jobs. She highlighted record cruise activity, major private investment by cruise lines, the launch of shore power at cruise terminals to reduce emissions, and ongoing capital projects including a new Royal Caribbean terminal, berth reconstruction, and an inland port concept to reduce congestion. Members asked about security, hurricane procedures, AI use, infrastructure planning, collaboration among ports, and smuggling prevention; Webb said the port uses layered security with local law enforcement, CBP, Coast Guard, and radiation monitors, and that hurricane planning is coordinated in advance with county and federal partners.
Port Tampa Bay’s Raul Alfonso said Tampa is the state’s largest port by land area and a major energy hub for Central Florida, with an estimated $34.5 billion economic impact. He discussed diversification into containers, food distribution, fertilizer, and construction materials, along with major needs such as a deep-dredge project and more warehouse space. He also addressed resilience and fuel distribution during hurricanes, and said the port is preparing for future LNG and alternative-fuel demand through partnerships, land planning, and education. Jaxport’s Nick Primrose then described Jacksonville’s container, auto, breakbulk, aggregate, military, and LNG businesses, including 1.3 million TEUs last year, major state-funded crane purchases, harbor deepening, auto-processing expansion, and its role as a strategic military port. He said Jaxport is a leader in marine LNG and has trained all employees on human trafficking awareness. The discussion ended with Port Panama City being introduced as a smaller but important Panhandle economic engine, with Rubin noting its cargo, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects and its continued need for state and federal support.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of life.
- of our kids.
- of Texas?
- sex and lewd exhibitions of nudity out of the children's section of the library.
- You said you're somewhat of a student of censorship.
Bills:
HB45 , HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The principle of local control has really been under.
- the benefit of our assets.
- The record shows you're Jennifer Roschetti, you're here on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General
- The Office of Financial Transactions is involved.
- and the state could still maintain control of the park with the exception of the... with the exception
Bills:
HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042 , HB45
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I worked in the supervisor of elections office.
- of a foreign terrorist organization or a foreign country of concern and creates enhanced penalties for
- It provides that activities of the state protocol officer and the Secretary of State encouraging sister
- the interest of a foreign government or designated foreign terrorist organization.
- a foreign country of concern, and the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Barry Henriksson, I am the adjutant quartermaster for the Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign
- > Foreign</c><00:03:12.640><c> Wars</c> of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars of Minnesota Veterans of
- c> and</c> Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and they're<00:03:39.599
- I'm the executive director of the Gambling Control Board.
- director of the gambling control<00:58:58.400><c> board</c><00:58:59.240><c> um</c><00:58:59.400><c>
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Jason serves as a Deputy Executive Officer of the Monitoring and Analysis Division.
- Brendan Tewig, on behalf of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association, which are the
- air pollution control officers from all 35 local air districts, in support.
- Expanded review criteria will discourage investment and force the premature decommissioning of assets
- So it is, by nature, going to decrease the 75% number of reliance on foreign oil.
Summary:
The committee heard several climate, environmental, and housing bills. AB 1425, dealing with pit dewatering near the San Joaquin River Parkway, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the river, groundwater, floodplain conditions, tribal and cultural resources, and public access from a proposed mining project near the river. Opponents, including Cemex, labor representatives, and industry groups, said the bill would bypass the CEQA process before it was complete, threaten jobs, and create uncertainty for an existing operation. Members questioned both sides about hydrology, blasting, dewatering, and the adequacy of the ongoing environmental review. The bill was moved, but several members expressed concern about preempting CEQA and some did not vote or voted no.
AB 881, which would allow California to move forward with carbon capture and sequestration pipelines, was presented as a way to advance state climate goals and capture federal funding. Supporters, including SMUD, labor, and industry groups, said the bill would help deploy carbon capture safely and preserve jobs. Environmental justice opponents supported stronger safety direction and warned that CO2 pipelines pose serious risks and that the state should not move ahead without clearer standards. The bill received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations.
AB 1207, on the cap-and-trade allowance price ceiling and the social cost of carbon, was presented as a science-based update to California’s climate policy. The author and EDF said the bill would keep the program aligned with current economic and climate data and protect it from federal political interference. It received broad support and a due-pass recommendation. AB 1106, creating a coordinated network of air quality incident response centers, was also approved after testimony about wildfire smoke, toxic emissions, and the need for better real-time monitoring during disasters. AB 28, the Landfill Fire Safety Act, focused on the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and related health impacts in Castaic and Val Verde; residents described serious illnesses and contamination concerns, while landfill and county representatives warned about costs and asked for more study. The committee nonetheless advanced the bill with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard AB 357, which would speed Coastal Commission review of student and faculty housing projects, with supporters citing student homelessness and opponents urging caution but acknowledging the need for more housing; the bill was presented and discussed, with the committee emphasizing the need to balance housing production and coastal oversight.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I worked in the supervisor of elections office.
- of a foreign terrorist organization or a foreign country of concern and creates enhanced penalties for
- It provides that activities of the state protocol officer and the Secretary of State encouraging sister
- the interest of a foreign government or designated foreign terrorist organization.
- a foreign country of concern, and the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored retiring Senate staffer Susan Miller and recognized a veteran injured in combat. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to returning messages from the House and began taking up bills and amendments.
The Senate concurred in House amendments and passed SB 118 on RV park assessments and SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, both by 38-0 votes. It then took up the elections bill, CS/CS/HB 991, which drew extensive debate. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity by tightening citizenship verification and ID rules; opponents argued it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled voters, and others without the newly required documents. The bill passed 27-12. The chamber also passed the education package SB 182 after adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, and approved SB 474 on military affairs, SB 425 on historic cemeteries, HB 929 on local regulation of chickees, and HB 35/SB 1370 on habitual traffic offender designation, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The Senate then considered SB 902/ HB 733, the Department of Health package. Members adopted an amendment and amendment-to-amendment that preserved most Senate provisions while modifying or removing several House additions, including some early steps and medical marijuana-related changes, and the bill passed 37-0. The chamber also began work on HB 905, the foreign influence bill, with a strike-all amendment offered to expand restrictions on foreign influence, sister-city agreements, linkage institutes, and related activities, but the debate on that measure was still underway when the transcript ended. Several other returning messages and bills were temporarily postponed, and the Senate recessed briefly before resuming business.