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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is why I have filed this bill for three... ...years.
- I filed House Bill 2921. I filed House Bill 29...
- And that is why I have filed this bill for three. agree that children deserve protection.
- And that is why I have filed this bill for three years.
- I filed House Bill 2921. I filed House Bill 29, House Bill 2921.
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families heard public testimony on House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015, all aimed at requiring age verification for access to online pornography. The sponsors argued the bills are needed to protect children from early exposure, exploitation, sextortion, and related harms, and said the measures mirror laws in other states and recent Texas litigation. Supporters, including the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund, pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners, child advocacy groups, the Missouri Catholic Conference, and the Attorney General’s office, testified that pornography contributes to child sexual abuse risk, addiction, and unhealthy sexual development. Committee members asked about privacy protections, enforcement, penalties, and whether third-party verification or website-based verification would be used; the Attorney General’s office said identifying information should not be retained and that enforcement would occur through court action. No one testified in opposition, and the hearing concluded with the bills remaining under consideration, with a committee substitute to follow for one portion of the legislation.
The committee then heard House Bill 2610, which would use the state legal expense fund to cover claims and judgments involving foster care, case management, and residential service providers under contract with the state. Representative Murphy and supporters said the private insurance market for these providers has become unstable and unaffordable, with some agencies facing large premium increases, repeated denials, or inability to find coverage at all. Testimony from the Missouri Coalition for Children, Missouri Alliance for Children and Families, Family Forward, and the Attorney General’s office described the issue as a market failure that could force providers to close and disrupt services for foster children. The Attorney General’s office explained how legal expense fund coverage would work, noted that it can cover negligence and intentional acts for covered entities, and said the bill would shift risk to the state in the absence of adequate private insurance. No opposition was offered.
Finally, Representative Terry briefly presented House Bill 24, describing it as the same as Representative Dolan’s grandparents’ bill and emphasizing that grandparents should have first consideration for custody if a child’s parents are unable to care for them. No testimony was offered on the bill. The committee then moved into executive session and voted do pass on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1696, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2505 and 24, and House Bill 1772, each by unanimous 14-0 votes. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He attempted to claim the prize in 1995, but the Lottery Commission refused. fused to honor Werner's
- The question that you refused to answer twice.
- And that was the year before Senator Hall filed his bill.
- . statements and financial filings that are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Well, I did that two or three times, then I filed a complaint with the Texas Lottery.
Keywords:
lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts
Summary:
The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 29th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to jump over to the Senate third reading file, file items 38 through 69.
- We have dispensed with file item 28, pass and retain on file items 29 and 30.
- This is in the Senate Third Reading File, file item number 48.
- on the daily file and without reference to file AB 182 by Assembly Member Pellerin.
- Okay, file item number 53 in the Senate third reading file.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Ways and Means May 30th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Hospital or the company, they refuse to let us do that.
- So now they just have a standing ED there. hospital or the company, they refuse to let us do that.
- And there was an amazing doctor at that ER who refused to let me go.
- This is all pre-filed testimony.
- for approximately six months to a year after we file our first resource plan.
Bills:
AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495
Keywords:
higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The secretary will read the Senate file numbers. Senate file numbers 3640 and 3800.
- </c> Senate file number 4339. Senate file number 4339.
- </c> in strong support of Senate File 3596. in strong support of Senate File 3596.
- </c> Senate file 3596. Senate file 3596.
- Senate File 3596.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/09/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- We will next move to Senate File 4909, Senator Abeler.
- Thank you for oppose Senate File 4909.
- </c> Uh, we'll next move to Senator Pappas, Senate File 1671.
- </c><00:46:33.880><c> 1671</c> MHA's opposition to Senate File 1671 MHA's opposition to Senate File 1671
- You start window, you refuse to fix it.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- or not file.
- my 33 years, I can tell you that I declined hundreds, if not thousands, of more cases than I ever filed
- because the burden— Hundreds if not thousands of more cases than I ever filed because the burden is
- the mother came to the office and I was interviewing and taking some notes and information for the file
- If an employee refuses required vaccinations for those roles, Across the world, if an employee refuses
Summary:
The committee approved the March 3 and March 10 minutes, then introduced RS 33592C1, a proposed state pilot program to study psychedelic substances for PTSD and traumatic brain injury. The sponsor said the bill would allow research on ibogaine, MDMA, and psilocybin, with no state funding requested. The committee then advanced Senate Bill 1255, which would add tribal health care facilities and tribal police officers to Idaho’s involuntary commitment process so mental health crises on reservations can be handled more quickly; tribal representatives said the change would help with a small number of cases each year and had been developed with the Department of Health and Welfare.
The committee spent most of the meeting on Senate Bill 1257, a child protection bill that would clarify foster-care visitation rules and permanency decisions. The bill would define visitation to include in-person, video, phone, and written contact, limit in-person visits after substantiated serious abuse unless a court finds them in the child’s best interest, and allow courts to consider a parent’s likely long-term incarceration when deciding permanency. Supporters included the sponsor, the Department of Health and Welfare, foster parents, and advocates who described children being retraumatized by forced visits and delayed permanency. Opponents raised due process and parental-rights concerns, arguing the bill could give the department too much authority and could lead to termination decisions based on incarceration alone. A motion to hold the bill failed 4-12, and the committee then voted 13-3 to send Senate Bill 1257 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee also resumed testimony on House Bill 808, the expanded Medical Freedom Act. Opponents from county governments, hospitals, cities, and business groups warned that the bill could conflict with federal health rules, weaken immunization requirements in schools and child care, disrupt the state immunization registry, and interfere with employer vaccination policies and frontline emergency decisions. Supporters argued the bill protects bodily autonomy, parental choice, and informed consent, and said parents should be able to opt out of vaccine-related systems and requirements. No final action on House Bill 808 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Jun 11th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, and so we still are going to have students that are going to refuse that meal.
- Yes, and so we still are going to have students that are going to refuse that meal even if there are
- Subsequently, after that, in February of 2022, a complaint was filed against the Secretary of State,
- An appeal was subsequently filed with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- They're going to review what was filed and make a determination in light of that Louisiana case.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 97, I move to re-refer File 81, AB 710, Irwin, to the Utilities and Energy
- of the author, I am giving a one-day notice to remove Item A-20, AB 362, Ramos, from the inactive file
- Fifty-two lawsuits have been filed, funded by you, by the way, in the same.
- Fifty-two lawsuits have been filed, funded by you, by the way, in the special session that all of you
- It's a story of effort, strengthened by trial and enlarged by the people who refuse to give up on one
Summary:
The Assembly met, initially lacking a quorum, and the Clerk called the roll until a quorum was established. The chamber then proceeded through routine opening business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of Native lands, approval of procedural motions, and several unanimous-consent actions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The Assembly also recessed regular session to convene a joint convention for the Governor’s State of the State address.
In the joint convention, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State speech, focusing on California’s economic performance, education investments, housing reforms, public safety, homelessness, climate policy, insurance issues, and the state’s response to federal actions. He highlighted budget plans, including a proposed $248.3 billion general fund, increased reserves, major education funding, child care and after-school investments, housing and affordability measures, mental health and homelessness funding, infrastructure projects, clean energy goals, and wildfire recovery efforts. He also praised legislative collaboration on AI regulation, tax credits, and other policy areas while criticizing federal policies and calling for continued state action.
After the address, the Governor’s speech was ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die, and the Assembly returned to regular session. The Speaker announced the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, noted the next floor session would be Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m., and the House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 8th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pursuant to Assembly Rule 97, I move to re-refer File 81, AB 710, Irwin, to the Utilities and Energy
- of the author, I am giving a one-day notice to remove Item A-20, AB 362, Ramos, from the inactive file
- Fifty-two lawsuits have been filed, funded by you, by the way, in the same. Reached. Fifty-two.
- Fifty-two lawsuits have been filed, funded by you, by the way, in the special session that all of you
- He's even refusing to send a disaster recovery request to Congress for $33.9 billion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this was the bill I laid out that requires electric utilities to file mitigation plans with
- I don't know if a lawsuit has actually been filed, but they are trying to collect and make sure that
- We have been doing the federal government's job for them when they refuse to do what they need to do
- Because, uh, the previous administration that we had, uh, refused to take care of the border.
- Simultaneously, insurance companies are prohibited from increasing premiums solely for filing a claim
Bills:
HB 246, HB 796, HB 1056, HB 1544, HB 1846, HB 2001, HB 2618, HB 2625, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3069, HB 3114, HB 3157, HB 3228, HJR 98
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives May 19th, 2026
Louisiana House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this bill prohibits additional fees being charged in electronic filings in criminal matters.
- That's fine, but if it's not included in the filing, then we want to not pass it on to the individuals
- This bill was filed after there was a legislative audit, and the Women's Caucus took this on.
- So has a federal court ever not allowed the state to file a compensation lien in a civil rights case?
- Senate Bill 208 is a bill that protects our veterans from those when they're trying to file for their
Bills:
HR295, HR296, HR297, HR298, HR299, HR300, HR301, HR302, HR303, HR304, HR305, HR306, HR307, HCR115, HCR116, HCR117, HR286, HR287, HR288, HR290, HR291, HR292, HR293, HR294, SCR61, SCR68, SB121, SB250, SB348, SB444, SB485, HR252, HR253, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, SB268, SB283, SB414, HCR98, HR179, HR223, HR225, HR274, HCR89, HCR26, HB250, HB265, HB339, HB427, HB445, HB463, HB468, HB606, HB639, HB649, HB665, HB746, HB781, HB853, HB861, HB872, HB886, HB916, HB937, HB1054, HB1068, HB1117, HB1237, HB74, HB108, HB956, HB1085, HB1137, HB75, SB39, SB99, SB111, SB112, SB124, SB134, SB174, SB189, SB190, SB201, SB233, SB236, SB258, SB270, SB273, SB288, SB307, SB313, SB320, SB321, SB325, SB326, SB331, SB339, SB341, SB345, SB346, SB347, SB353, SB357, SB359, SB387, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB419, SB422, SB426, SB435, SB437, SB440, SB451, SB464, SB470, SB487, SB488, SB495, SB504, SB505, SB518, SB523, HR84, HB646, HB998, HB1191, SB78, SB81, SB97, SB100, SB109, SB123, SB125, SB208, SB385, SB479, SB56, SB163, SB197, HB901, HR20, HR74, HR168, HCR65, HCR71, HB284, HB302, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB149, SB382, SB441
Keywords:
Energy Caucus, Louisiana House of Representatives, energy policy, fossil fuels, oil and gas, natural gas, renewable energy, solar, wind power, nuclear power, legislative caucus, industry group, economic development, state legislature, House resolution, energy sector, victims' services, criminal justice, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Act No. 370
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, they're choosing to file these lawsuits, not these towns.
- They're not filing them against the employees.
- They're filing them against the municipalities, okay?
- We don't want folks just filing motions, incurring costs, and just harassing folks.
- But someone could file a complaint with JA and say this judge is improperly continuing this...
Keywords:
armed security, liability, concealed carry, self-defense, security officers, property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, term limits, governor, Louisiana constitution, elections, gubernatorial, constitutional convention, delegates, state election, ratification
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 4207 is the agency policy House File 4207 is the agency policy bill.<00:01:44.240><c> Uh</
- That is House File 3981.
- </c> House File 3639. House File 3639.
- When you file an eviction action, you have to file full legal name and date of birth.
- When you file an eviction action, you have to file full legal name and date of birth.
Keywords:
housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They just refused to leave.
- They just refused to leave.
- Lastly, previous... ...legislation sought to clarify that RJA claims could alternatively be filed as
- I have attended court for almost every RJA motion filed in Santa Clara County in the past two years.
- And my son refuses to use a specific bathroom where he was raped.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call.
The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call.
AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar.
Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Feb 10th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Children and Families
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is why I have filed this bill for three years.
- I filed House Bill 2921.
- And that is why I have filed this bill for three. agree that children deserve protection.
- And that is why I have filed this bill for three years.
- I filed House Bill 2921. I filed House Bill 29, House Bill 2921.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Nevada Assembly Floor Meeting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bluetooth devices were designed to... ...mind to transfer large data files over a short distance.
- estimator, given different parameters of the Bluetooth device and what distance they can download files
- I'd much rather see Congress contemplate something for the Attorney General if the Attorney General refuses
- The way that it's set up right now, you must file a petition for 35% of the number of people that voted
- Any social media company that refuses to comply with this bill and is found to be allowing children to
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a refiled bill and filed with our colleague Representative Roy.
- I supported similar legislation that was filed last year.
- Manufacturing, both filed by Senator Lovely and Representative Roy.
- Our bills to promote American manufacturing have been filed across the country.
- I'm here today to advocate for H. 3339, filed by State Rep.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several procurement-related bills. Senator Lovely and steel industry witnesses supported S. 2167/H. 3411, which would require preference for U.S. manufacturers on public construction projects using steel and other materials. They argued that Canadian and other foreign fabricators underbid Massachusetts firms because of exchange rates, subsidies, and different labor-cost structures, causing local job losses and economic leakage. Committee members asked about tariffs, market share, and whether the bill should be folded into broader municipal legislation; the witnesses said public work should stay in Massachusetts and that the bill would help preserve local industry and jobs.
The committee also heard strong support for S. 2107, a bill to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in state and municipal contracting. Work Inc. testified that a preference for contractors employing people with disabilities would expand competitive employment, reduce reliance on public assistance, and generate net savings for taxpayers. Members asked about the estimated savings and whether recent federal changes to benefits would affect the numbers; the witness said the figures may need updating but that the underlying employment opportunity remains important. Another bill, H. 3339/S. 2187, would prohibit state and municipal contracts for new artificial turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally added PFAS. Sponsors and supporters cited health risks, heat retention, injuries, and PFAS contamination, while committee members discussed local bans, disposal problems, and whether indoor facilities or alternative materials could be used.
Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in favor of H. 12 and H. 13, which would update Chapter 30B procurement thresholds and allow municipalities to bundle snow hauling and removal with plowing contracts. He said the changes would give local governments more flexibility, reduce confusion between school and municipal procurement rules, and make snow contracts more attractive to vendors. Members questioned whether quasi-public agencies and state entities should also be subject to 30B, and Shapiro said many public entities have their own procedures but that transparency and fairness should apply across the board. The committee also heard support for S. 2150, a software licensing bill aimed at preventing vendor lock-in by ensuring state agencies can run purchased software in the infrastructure that best fits their needs; the witness said restrictive licensing can drive up costs and create cybersecurity and modernization problems, and that similar laws have already passed in several other states.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Tax filing season has begun.
- We're well into the filing season in Arizona.
- People are filing their taxes.
- We should be encouraging Arizonans to file.
- They also pay taxes and they also file returns.
Keywords:
individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings