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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Typically, I will focus on budgets in terms of their financial sustainability.
- three priorities, especially in terms of human services budget subcommittee.
- They are about exclusion, erasing history, limiting opportunity, and deciding who gets left behind.”
- Because of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, we have a record budget.
- budget challenges and sound long-term economic policy.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I do know that the term comprehensive school mental health system is a national term that is used in
- CS MHS a chair and so is the the term CS MHS a meaningful<00:20:25.280><c> term</c><00:20:25.600><c>
- </c> back to it I do know that the term back to it I do know that the term comprehensive<00:21:09.360
- </c><00:48:37.000><c> for</c><00:48:37.280><c> my</c> language limiting for my language limiting for
- </c> the term the term uh<00:57:57.559><c> I'm</c><00:57:57.680><c> not</c><00:57:57.880><c> to</c><00
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.93, to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, S.98, to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective a Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, our hearts go out to these families for the tragedies they are suffering, for the long-term
- Before last week, it might have seemed absurd to pass legislation to limit access to Treasury's payment
- But unilaterally shutting down congressionally authorized agencies, that's lawlessness.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Recent congressional hearings... ...their platforms have on the well-being of children and teens.
- their liability, including by limiting or removing access.
- If it was limited to, like, my inquiries with my utility, If it was limited to, like, my inquiries with
- You know, why do we have term limits in the Assembly?
- A significant portion of fixed-term installment contracts have early termination fees.
Summary:
The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open.
AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.
AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 27, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 40
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- federal president has said he may or may not do, but it is in fact part of the blueprint of the congressional
- </c><01:02:27.480><c> budget</c> blueprint of the congressional budget blueprint of the congressional
- There are going to be many employers there ranging from state, county, and congressional offices.
- 01:26:02.320><c> county,</c><01:26:03.440><c> uh</c><01:26:03.760><c> and</c><01:26:04.080><c> congressional
- </c> from state, county, uh and congressional from state, county, uh and congressional offices.<01:26
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jan 21st, 2025
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm looking forward to a productive term, and it is a great honor and really a blessing for me to be
- The problem is that there is a limited amount of money.
- As I've been on that side, there are only limited dollars, and there are consequences.
- As you mentioned, that long-term backlog is at 265,000.
- Long-term care, as our veterans age, is going to become a greater and greater issue.
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the human services finance bill, HF2434 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Yes, in a time where there is limited Yes, in a time where there is limited funding<01:22:34.080
- We had President Trump and Republican congressional candidates.
- congressional congressional candidates.<01:28:29.199><c> They</c><01:28:29.440><c> ran</c><01:28:30.000
- </c><01:32:14.239><c> care</c> nursing homes and long-term care nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- </c> were short in terms of finding beds. were short in terms of finding beds.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- to wrap it up here... ...this is a method to reassert our sovereignty as United States citizens in terms
- There have been reports from the Congressional Budget Office, Cato, the American Enterprise Institute
- I just cited reports that have been written by other nonprofits and the Congressional Budget Office,
- , occupancy levels, and any other term or condition that affects residential rental property.
- Arizona voters wanted a highly regulated and vertical market, and a limited market too.
Bills:
SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- April 1, 2025, the Honorable Jimmy Patronis was elected Representative to Congress for the First Congressional
- on April 1, 2025, the Honorable Randy Fine was elected Representative to Congress for the Sixth Congressional
- Speaker, it's an honor here to be representing the men and women of Florida's First Congressional District
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS-EIG, EIG DEFER, EIG-AEN Public Hearings 02-06-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- For those who are testifying, we're going to limit testimony to one minute per person.
- Two of them are by congressional statute: NPS and K Ohana.
- c><00:14:02.199><c> them</c><00:14:02.399><c> are</c><00:14:02.680><c> by</c><00:14:03.040><c> Congressional
- </c> uh uh two of them are by Congressional uh uh two of them are by Congressional statute<00:14:04.519
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on SB 1221 and SB 1222, both relating to storm water management and detention/retention ponds. Testifiers, including the Department of Health, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, and a family member affected by a drowning death in a poorly maintained detention pond, strongly supported stronger statewide safety standards, inspections, and maintenance requirements. Several speakers urged that the bills be combined or aligned so they would cover both existing and future ponds, and there was discussion about whether responsibility should remain with DOH or be shifted to DLNR, which members said has more relevant expertise. The committee ultimately amended SB 1221 to move responsibilities from DOH to DLNR, add two positions, and include existing ponds, then passed SB 1221 with amendments. SB 1222 was deferred.
The committees also heard SB 1432, concerning changes to the Department of Health’s responsibilities related to Kalaupapa as the patient population declines. DOH testified in support, saying the bill begins the conversation about future responsibilities after there are no longer patients at Kalaupapa. Testimony from K4dhana O Kalaupapa, descendants, and community members emphasized that the affected community and other stakeholders should be included in planning, and several speakers asked for more detail on the state’s transition plan, financial responsibilities, and preservation of the site’s cultural and historical significance. Members discussed the need for a coordinated plan among DOH, DLNR, and DHHL, and asked for more detailed cost information and a clearer roadmap. The committee passed SB 1432 with amendments, including stakeholder consultation language and a requirement for a state plan and financial details to be reported back.
Later, the committees heard SB 1339, which would create a program to characterize statewide carbon sequestration potential and underground water resources. DBEDT and the Chief Energy Officer testified in support, describing it as part of a broader coordinated effort involving DHHL, DBEDT, the University of Hawaii, and the Energy Office to advance geothermal and related research. No vote or final action on SB 1339 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections panel considers redistricting commission bill, HF550 2/24/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Two have to be before maps are drawn, and they have to be in at least every congressional district to
- That starts, if you look at the amendment, on 3.4 and goes all the way down to 3.2 seven in terms of
- </c> Representative Coulter, why is that list so limited?
- They're oftentimes here worried about us limiting their ability to spend money in our elections.
- </c><00:58:37.880><c> uh</c> here uh worried about us limiting uh here uh worried about us limiting uh
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- or footing in terms of the school operations and just as the mental...
- But I don't think that it's limited to just that.
- Would come in to the school long term.
- congressional district through there.
- The time limit is 90 days, is that what I'm reading correctly? Yes, ma'am.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 3:00 PM
Public Health and Welfare
Transcript Highlights:
- And it would also limit to eight the number of hospitals that could get dialysis units.
- It does not loosen purchase limits, and it does not weaken oversight.
- So there'll be no potency limit for THC tinctures. >> That's correct.
- That's a limitation on their negotiations. Is that what I understand?
- </c><01:14:33.680><c> Is</c> limitation on their negotiations. Is limitation on their negotiations.
Committee:
Joint Public Health and Welfare
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- This is my 3rd term on the athletic commission.
- I'd like to thank Governor Stitt for the nomination to serve a second term.
- Keith Mitchell of Hawnee to the Abbel Commission to serve a five-year term ending June 23, 2031.
- I did not know really what that term even meant.
- Andrew Rabelis will serve as a lay member for the first congressional district.
Bills:
HB2933 , HB3041 , HB3048 , HB3081 , HB3297 , HB3338 , HB3673 , HB3790 , HB3983 , HB4105 , HB4139 , HB4203 , HJR1023
Committee:
Senate Business and Insurance
Keywords:
insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, Oklahoma, fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, towing services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first, Madam President, is to limit garnishment.
- Currently, the garnishment limit is 50 times the minimum wage, $750, or 85% of a worker's gross wages
- Madam President, the fourth major provision is to reduce the statute of limitations on debt collections
- Madam President, the fourth major provision is to reduce the statute of limitations on debt collections
- We certainly can demand more of our congressional delegation, but I think that we need to focus.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a ceremonial welcome for the Duxbury Bay Maritime School crew team, which was congratulated for winning the 2025 Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association spring championship. The chamber also adopted several congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Henry Skolsky, Gregory de Rochman, Colin Bauker, and Gabriel Bennett.
The Senate then took up and passed two sick leave bank bills for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees: House No. 4104 for Daniel Yender and House No. 4161 for Mark Kratman. It also ordered a series of other calendar items to third reading without debate. The chamber later considered Senate No. 2550, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, with Senator Preen explaining that the bill would align Massachusetts with other states, reduce forum shopping, and better protect left-behind parents; the bill was amended by Ways and Means, ordered to a third reading, and passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0.
The Senate next took up Senate No. 2551, the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Senator Eldridge described provisions to raise garnishment protections, lower post-judgment interest rates, prohibit imprisonment for consumer debt, and shorten the statute of limitations on debt collection, while noting support from consumer advocates and the Attorney General. After adopting a technical Ways and Means amendment, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote. The chamber also adopted committee reports placing Senate Bills 137 and 1034 on the Orders of the Day and advanced a Ways and Means-recommended substitute draft for a bill on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder. The session adjourned in memory of Mark Sullivan.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- For counties this is a limited revenue source and it's stable.
- I do not think this is logical in terms of safety.
- Under current statute residents have limited options to hold CDD board members accountable.
- What this bill is, it will limit reimbursement for medical providers that do not have a contract with
- This has to be done by Congressional act, that's what's being put out there.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- it retroactive and sunset in July 2027, is directly tied to the Marana data center, but it's not limited
- H.C.R. 243, Congressional Term Limits Convention. Mr. Majority Leader. Mr.
- States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit
- And yes, we'd like to see term limits and budget improvements made to it, but along the way, we could
- There's no way to limit a convention's focus.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> continued improvement, this long-term continued improvement, this long-term trend<00:48:33.200><
- </c><01:38:57.840><c> of</c> place with monitoring and in terms of place with monitoring and in terms
- </c><02:36:47.600><c> partners</c> touch with our congressional partners touch with our congressional
- So, in terms of the formula funds.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- to so you're not you're not limited to so you're not limited<00:15:46.279><c> to</c><00:15:46.480><c
- </c> systems so so the um you know in terms systems so so the um you know in terms of<01:03:39.799><c
- </c> are and the length of the borrowing term are and the length of the borrowing term for<01:35:54.440
- </c> tied up with other congressionally tied up with other congressionally directed<04:58:21.718><c>
- modular strategy in terms of Enterprise modular strategy in terms of the<05:28:43.240><c> total</c><
Summary:
The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail.
The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels.
The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to make sure everybody's limited to two minutes and see how far we get because we do have
- Congressional Briefing, the same stance that she had read in the 2024 U.S.
- Congressional Briefing, at which I testified. It was asked to testify as well.
- Tomorrow from 8 to 9, we will limit that to 8 to 9.
- We will limit that to eight to nine and continue the testimony, if that's okay with the sponsors.
Committee:
House Health and Welfare