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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Those people who've qualified, their names are going to be on the ballot, whether...
- Ballots are being printed.
- Chairman, because they have to go to the ballot.
- No, they wouldn't have to go to the ballot to sell the land.
- We had to — we sold land and we had to put it on the ballot this year. You did?
Committee:
House Education
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee 2nd Revision: Agenda Revised: 10:30 a.m. Ethics Commission
A&B General Government Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, they can't work when you're on the ballot, but they can the rest of the time.
- Seen some cost increases for ballot printing. That's what the $187,000 is designed to cover.
- When we before we rolled out our current system, we tested a million ballot positions on every single
- Request for proposal that we roll out would include that.
- Well, the new voting system still maintains the paper ballot trail or will it be all electronic?
Committee:
House A&B General Government Subcommittee
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate SessionReading and Referral of Bills Feb 24th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1025 by Bettencourt, relating to the text of ballot propositions and increased taxes, to
- Senate Bill 1025 by Betancourt relating to the text of ballot propositions and increased taxes to local
- Senate Bill 1060 by Parker, relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection
- SJR 3 by Huffman, proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia
- SJR 3 by Huffman proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia
Summary:
The Senate met briefly and referred a large number of first-reading bills and resolutions to standing committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including hemp regulation, dementia research funding, parental rights and public education, municipal library funding, tax and local government issues, criminal justice, health care, education, transportation, natural resources, and election law. Several constitutional resolutions were also referred, including proposals related to the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and a severance tax revenue fund.
Most of the transcript consists of the reading of bill captions and committee referrals, with no substantive debate or testimony recorded. The listed measures included proposals on school uniforms, charter schools, Medicaid fraud remedies, insurance practices, occupational licensing for people with criminal convictions, water and sewer utility cybersecurity, agricultural protections, public meeting broadcasting, and various local and state governance matters.
No votes were taken on the bills in this segment. The only formal action reflected was referral of the bills and resolutions to the appropriate committees, followed by adjournment of the Senate until the next scheduled meeting.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 114 May 8th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in place for any future ballot decision. in place for any future ballot decision.
- So they're going and getting ballot signatures, and they're going to put things on the ballot to fix
- </c> if you uh withdraw your ballot if you uh withdraw your ballot initiatives,<04:56:43.440><c> um</
- </c> the reason we're seeing a rise of ballot the reason we're seeing a rise of ballot initiatives<05
- :00:20.400><c> our</c> put things on the ballot to fix our put things on the ballot to fix our roads<
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the proposal to move forward with with a bear hunt and and the way that staff had put it together
- And so the ballot initiative of yes on 2 was was to codify hunting and fishing in the state of Florida
- Has that had any impact on any of the proposed to springs protection zones of late?
- We just have to run it back through the new criteria is still a proposed springs protection zone that
- And once it goes through rule development, we will re proposed to Springs Protection zone for Silver
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we discussed the proposals for audit request today, I thought I'd provide a brief summary of my
- One of these audit requests is on the proposed consent calendar, so we will have four presentations.
- They couldn't beat my client at the ballot box.
- And, Senator, if someone disagrees with your proposal, it's not that they dislike you.
- They dislike the proposal that you brought forward.
Committee:
House Joint Legislative Audit
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed changes outlined in 2846 effectively address each one of our major concerns.
- The proposed changes outlined in 2846 effectively address each one of our major concerns.
- While this proposal changes what this proposal does change, excuse me, is that under current practice
- </c> Statewide the language in this proposal Statewide the language in this proposal is<00:14:55.040>
- </c><00:16:05.040><c> changes</c> consistency while this proposal changes consistency while this proposal
Committee:
Senate Elections
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Services Restoration Act on the June 2026 ballot for voter approval, and if passed, this measure can
- of the ballot initiative if voters were to pass it in June.
- And I haven't even gotten into the ballot title, which is horrifically misleading and false.
- This is just an atrociously bad proposal.
- And this is just an atrociously bad proposal.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 4849 by McQueen relating to the numbering of ballots for the Committee on Elections.
- Voting ballots voted by mail or for the committee in elections.
- HB 5029 and by law ruling the partial count of electronic voting systems ballots are for the Committee
- Provided legislative it by any number for the committee on state affairs a share 193 by hopper proposing
- A chair 195 by Titan proposing constitution meant to lengthen the period for redeeming the residential
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:04 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- The way that the amendment and everything else is proposing.
- Cook, so I would propose to amend the bill in both sections.
- Obviously, you can propose an amendment at the appropriate time.
- I would like to propose that we add treasurer.
- “Counsel, can you restate the proposed amendment for the committee?”
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities.
The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE Jun 18th, 2026
ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We did have four successful votes at the ballot box.
- We did have four successful votes at the ballot box from community members that supported a new isolated
- And without objection, the proposed emergency rules reviewed and approved.
- And without objection, the proposed emergency rules were reviewed and approved.
- Without objection, the proposed emergency rule is reviewed and approved, and the review and approval
Committee:
All ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Summary:
The Executive Subcommittee met and first considered an emergency rule from the Department of Education amending consolidation and annexation rules to implement Act 919 of 2025 and Act 157 of the 2026 fiscal session. Department staff explained the change was needed to support newly detached isolated school districts while avoiding financial hardship for the parent districts by preserving declining-enrollment funding, local tax revenue, and using existing unused department funds rather than new appropriations. Senator Irvin emphasized the policy background and financial mechanics, and the committee reviewed and approved the emergency rule without objection, effective upon adjournment of the Legislative Council meeting on June 19, 2026.
The committee then approved an emergency rule from the Department of Human Services allowing hospitals to open separate adolescent substance use disorder units and receive payment for residential services provided to adolescents. Senator Irvin requested the item be brought to the Public Health committee for an update, and the rule was approved without objection, also effective June 19, 2026. The committee next heard a waiver request from Whitehall for cooperative purchasing over $1 million for construction services tied to a specific vendor and system; the athletic director said the vendor had a strong track record and the project would begin in late August 2026 and finish in November 2026. The waiver was approved on motion.
In the director’s report, the committee adopted the same per diem, mileage, and expense allocations for the coming fiscal year, noting committees had not spent their full allocations. It also approved a motion to cancel the July 2026 Legislative Council meeting because of scheduling conflicts, while allowing subcommittees to meet in July only for items with imminent need; any July subcommittee actions will be final and reported to the full council at its August 21, 2026 meeting.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, that third-party analysis is just an option to evaluate the proposals that come in.
- And again, that third-party analysis is just an option to evaluate the proposals that come in.
- So urge your aye vote, vote how you want, I'll be voting for A when it comes on the ballot. Mr.
- Hopefully people are prepared when they come to the ballot and make their choices when they just see
- So urge your eye vote, vote how you want, I'll be voting for A when it comes on the ballot. Mr.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Mar 11th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- so I will be providing shortly an AHCS that will allow, it prevents the tax from appearing on the ballot
- , assuming everything that is being proposed right now: income tax elimination, property tax elimination
- When the cut was proposed to services, I call it my ability community in St. Charles City.
- When the cut was proposed to services, When the cut was proposed to services, the gentlewoman, myself
- ballot language ...but the proposed ballot language does not.
Summary:
The Local Government Committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on two House committee substitutes: House Bills 3283 and 3306 passed 11-1, and House Bills 1728, 2161, and 1830 passed 12-1. The committee then moved into public hearings.
Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 914, dealing with septic system regulation, was presented as a measure to replace percolation testing with soil morphology testing as the baseline standard and to address a permit fee issue. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would improve accuracy, consumer protection, and local public health administration; one witness noted the continuing-education language already exists in regulation and pointed out a minor wording change in the substitute. No opposition testified.
House Bill 3467, sponsored by Representative Houseman, would allow county developmental disability boards to seek voter approval for a sales tax of up to one-half of 1% if property tax revenue is reduced or eliminated. The sponsor and multiple witnesses from county disability boards, sheltered workshops, and related associations said the bill was intended as a safeguard to preserve services, transportation, employment supports, and community-based care for people with developmental disabilities. Some members raised concerns about shifting from property tax to sales tax and the burden on low-income taxpayers, while others supported the measure as a revenue-diversification tool. No vote was taken.
House Bill 312, relating to county treasurer duties and bank signature authority, drew testimony from the sponsor, county treasurers, auditors, and association representatives. Supporters said the bill clarifies that the county treasurer should have sole authority over county funds and reflects current practice, while also noting a forthcoming amendment to address what happens when a treasurer is absent. Some witnesses asked for stronger safeguards, including a bonded backup designee and clearer succession procedures, and one witness urged updating surety-bond requirements. The hearing closed with no opposition testimony and no committee action taken.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/30/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- a ballot dropbox.
- </c> backdoor bill that turns absente ballots backdoor bill that turns absente ballots into<02:17:37.880
- And I don't care about the voting via absentee ballot provision.
- I don't care about the voting via absentee ballot provision.
- This bill makes Granite Staters less safe. ballot in their permanent resident home ballot in their permanent
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Ways & Means
House Ways & Means Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, the State of Ohio recently passed a ballot referral to eliminate the property tax.
- Chairman, the State of Ohio recently passed a ballot referral to eliminate the property tax.
- I would be pleased that this committee in the future would consider a similar proposal.
- there should be more consistency with the value that's presented in the publicity pamphlet on the ballot
- there should be more consistency with the value that's presented in the publicity pamphlet on the ballot
Summary:
The committee began with member, page, and staff introductions, then heard reminders about public testimony limits and moved to bills. House Bill 2016 would remove late-filing penalties from taxpayers who owe zero tax. The sponsor argued it was a fairness measure that would spare small businesses and individuals from automatic penalties for paperwork only. Members generally supported the bill, though one member noted the Department of Revenue already has waiver authority and another raised a fiscal-impact question. The bill passed 8-1 with a due pass recommendation; the lone no vote said current law already allows case-by-case waivers and that an automatic exemption could weaken compliance.
The committee then took up House Bill 2104, which would bar county assessors from reclassifying agricultural property for four years after a taxpayer wins an appeal, unless there is a change in use, split, or ownership. The sponsor and supporters from the cattle and farm/ranch community said some owners repeatedly win appeals only to face the same fight the next year, creating unnecessary cost and instability. County Assessor Eddie Cook, speaking for the county assessors, opposed the bill, saying assessors must protect compliance and fairness, that some owners do not meet ag requirements, and that the State Board of Equalization is not the final avenue because further appeals are available. The State Board’s acting chairman said the board is neutral, receives annual training, and applies the law as written. After extensive debate, the bill passed 5-4 with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2105, which would require advance notice of certain property inspections and provide inspection reports to property owners. Supporters said the bill would give owners a chance to be present and better understand why agricultural status was denied, helping avoid disputes before appeals. Assessor Cook opposed the measure, saying assessors already send notices, use door hangers and business cards, and can share inspection information on request, but there is no standard inspection report and the added mailing burden would be costly. Members also raised concerns about the lack of an appropriation and the absence of a standardized form. The bill was moved for a due pass recommendation, but the transcript cuts off before the final roll call result is fully shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/20/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- to</c><05:34:12.798><c> include</c> Um the proposal seeks to include Um the proposal seeks to include
- </c> already increased the amount as proposed already increased the amount as proposed in<06:26:03.440
- ,</c> paper ballot, paper ballot, which<06:36:23.600><c> we</c><06:36:23.840><c> heard</c><06:36:24.240
- </c> maintain that paper in the secret ballot maintain that paper in the secret ballot due<06:36:36.240
- </c><06:41:17.760><c> And</c> proposed spending. And proposed spending.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Marana, who have sought to refer a city council action to the ballot, and this bill is trying to allow
- ..a decision specifically around whether data centers should be built in their communities to the ballot
- their city council to allow data centers to be built, and they sought to refer that decision to the ballot
- the will of the voters, the voices of the voters, who are trying to put this referendum onto the ballot
- Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District, is not a full long-term solution, and so this... ...proposal
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- this language to Title 67 in this legislation in Chapter 66, is to allow churches to get involved in ballot
- They would have to report every one of their donors, whether that person gave for the purpose of the ballot
- appear on the Secretary of State website with their name and amount given as if they had given to the ballot
- And you came with data and information to back up your proposal. And so really appreciate it.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first heard a resolution supporting the Idaho Caregiving Alliance’s work on a statewide strategic plan for kinship care and caregiving resources. The sponsor described kinship care as placement with relatives, tribe members, stepparents, or fictive kin, emphasized the benefits to children and the state, and cited data on grandfamilies and children raised by kin. In response to questions, the sponsor said the effort was based on existing grant funding and was not seeking new public money. The committee then voted to send the resolution to print.
Members next considered several RSs. RS 33536 would set dispensing fees and reimbursement rates for independent pharmacies and strengthen transparency rules for pharmacy benefit managers; it was sent to print after the sponsor said the Insurance Director had been consulted. RS 33535 would move the presidential primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May, and RS 33511 would codify Public Utilities Commission rules on large-load customers such as data centers to prevent infrastructure costs from being broadly socialized; both were introduced. RS 33589 would extend temporary rules until pending rules become final on July 1, and RS 33586 would exempt churches from certain ballot-initiative reporting requirements if spending stayed under 10% of prior-year receipts; both were also introduced.
The committee also heard RS 33599, a concurrent resolution urging support for wildlife crossings to improve public safety and protect migration corridors, and it was sent to print. Finally, House Bill 652, which would declare an official state sport, was presented by a fourth-grade homeschool student who advocated for hunting based on Idaho history, conservation, and outdoor traditions. Committee members praised her presentation and her family, and the bill was advanced with a do-pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They like the convenience of a mail-in ballot.
- As well as identity verification on the return of a ballot.
- And he stated to me that if you show up and you remove that ballot, you do have to sign that you are
- So it does fundamentally change by removing the ballot.
- I like to be the person that inspects the place where you put your ballot to ensure that it is still
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- people can now return a mail-in ballot without the outside envelope, without the verification of the
- So unfortunately, while there are some elements that are good in this bill, return of a ballot.
- And he stated to me that if you show up and you remove that ballot, you do have to sign that you are
- I like to be the person that inspects the place where you put your ballot to ensure that it is still
- Again, it's been almost 10 years, will be 10 years when this hopefully gets on the ballot before the
Summary:
The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long daily file of bills. Early procedural motions included a failed attempt to suspend the rules for AB 1219, followed by consideration of numerous measures on housing, veterans, education, elections, energy, wildfire prevention, public safety, and consumer affordability. Several bills drew bipartisan support and passed overwhelmingly, including AB 878 on safety accommodations for survivors of violence, AB 948 on school district facility maintenance, AB 81 and AB 88 on veterans’ mental health and student aid, AB 640 on school board fiscal training, AB 660 on housing permit timelines, AB 1048 on workers’ compensation billing disputes, AB 1119 on dual credentialing, AB 1172 on inhalable anti-seizure medication access, AB 1227 on wildfire prevention, AB 1285 and AB 696 on lithium-ion battery safety, AB 1417 on offshore wind transparency, AB 1530 on disaster recovery assistance, and AB 353 on affordable home internet. Some measures drew opposition or more divided votes, including AB 704 on sealing certain misdemeanor records, AB 1249 on early voting access, AB 1280 on thermal energy incentives, AB 1448 on offshore oil protections, AB 380 on price gouging, AB 402 on Cal Grant increases, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification, and AB 1084 on expedited gender-change and name-change court orders. The Assembly also granted reconsideration on AB 435, a child passenger safety bill, and passed it after debate on the five-step safety-seat standard.
The floor debate featured recurring themes of affordability, housing, wildfire preparedness, election access, veterans’ services, and public safety. Supporters of the election bill AB 1249 argued it would simply add a Saturday early-voting option in non-VCA counties, while opponents raised concerns about verification and county staffing. AB 30, authorizing E15 gasoline in California, was presented as an urgency measure to lower fuel costs and passed unanimously on the urgency and the bill. AB 1466 on groundwater disputes was also taken up, with the author arguing it would reduce frivolous litigation and better represent all water users; the vote was 42 ayes and 17 noes. After completing the file, the Assembly recessed for lunch, later returned, and continued with additional file items, with many measures passing on strong bipartisan votes.