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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- ... in Tab D.
- In your printed version, these are in gray.
- In Albuquerque, likely at C&M. June in Ruidoso, July in Red River.
- come in.
- Chair, this question is in memory of my friend Phelps Anderson, who is not on this committee now, but
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- came in.
- Christ in our lives so that we may live out our life here in humility, a special way. in this building
- We do have a memorial. We do have a memorial resolution.
- HR number 4 Jackson, 7272 by Olcott in memory of Patricia Jung Williams of Willow Park the chair recognizes
- does not exist in this instance in this, in this, in these types of contracts Representative sovereign
Keywords:
education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In action in 2007.
- Farm to Market Road FM 1097 in Montgomery County as Army Specialist Joey Lenz Memorial Highway.
- Congress in D.C.
- Field in San Antonio.
- I'm in favor of the bill, in favor of House Bill 561. Please continue.
Keywords:
Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- a concern in a campaign for Roman counsel in 64 BC.
- In contrast, 60% in state and 80% in federal elections in November.
- That is correct, but also during the odd years because, again, that muscle memory kicks in. ...in the
- That is correct, but also during the odd years, because, again, that muscle memory kicks in, and people
- It's in April, and the town meeting is in May.
Summary:
The House and Senate Election Laws committees held a hearing focused on campaign finance and several local election-related bills. Office of Campaign and Political Finance Director William Campbell testified in support of H. 848 and S. 515, saying the campaign finance law needs modernization and highlighting proposals for stronger Super PAC disclosure, more timely reporting, improved security for campaign participants, and other reforms. He said the bills would help update a 50-year-old system to reflect legal, economic, and cultural changes.
A major portion of the hearing concerned H. 868/S. 507, which would require earlier and more frequent reporting by ballot question committees. Witnesses from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and others argued that ballot campaigns now involve tens of millions of dollars, much of it raised during periods with no real-time disclosure, and that moving these committees into the depository system would improve transparency without burdening grassroots signature-gathering. The committee also heard support for H. 811 and H. 812, which would allow municipalities to create citizen-funded election programs and require identifying information on political text messages, as well as S. 525/H. 875, which would bar political spending by foreign-influenced corporations.
The committee also heard testimony on S. 2605, a Canton home rule petition to move town elections from April to November. Canton residents, a select board member, and a poll worker said the change would increase turnout, better align local elections with the November voting cycle, and give newly elected officials more time to prepare for town meeting. Senator Rausch also testified in support of S. 530, requiring presidential primary candidates to disclose recent tax returns. The hearing ended with no votes taken and the committee adjourning, with a note that the next hearing was tentatively scheduled for January 13.
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:
- In Massachusetts, we believe it is in the child's best interest.
- Here in Massachusetts, I am proud that we're going in the other direction in voting on the Debt Collection
- The clerk is ordered to dispense with the printing of the calendar, and we are adjourning in the memory
- May he rest in peace. The Senate is adjourned. In memory of Mark Sullivan. May he rest in peace.
- The Senate is adjourned. memory of Mark Sullivan. May you rest in peace. Senators adjourned.
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 5th Special Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Waving in support. Tim Morris, waving in support. Bruce Duncan, waving in support.
- And it reminds us that how we legislate memory does not exist in isolation.
- The most diverse country in the world is here in America.
- Nobody in my community, nobody in your community, Senator Simon, nobody in your community, Senator Harold
- This is pushing a narrative that in this country has us in this position that we’re in today, and I’m
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary took up SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s LINE Fund for health workforce shortages beyond nursing to include broader health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit spending on scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which career paths would qualify, saying the bill should be narrowed to target particular shortage areas. Senator Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility while still focusing on health care and career technical programs, and noted the measure would not require additional state funding because the LINE Fund already has about $44 million, with another $30 million proposed. The bill was supported by several appearance forms and was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday or closing offices. Supporters, including Florida Voice for the Unborn and others, said Kirk was a significant advocate for free speech and unborn rights. Opponents from Equal Ground argued that Kirk had made racist and divisive statements and that the state should not honor him with a public commemoration. Senators also debated whether a statutory day of remembrance was appropriate and whether it could set a precedent for future requests.
Senator Jones offered a late-filed amendment to add George Floyd to the remembrance, arguing that if the legislature was going to memorialize Kirk, it should not do so selectively. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated the bill at length, with Senators Berman and Jones opposing it as an inappropriate endorsement of Kirk’s views, while Senator Simon and Senator Martin defended it as a recognition of his role in encouraging public debate and civic participation. SB 194 was ultimately reported favorably on a party-line vote, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones opposed, Senator Rodriguez and Senator Simon in support, and Chair Claudio voting yes.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Where states are in many ways having to take the lead in the absence of federal coherence.
- We shouldn't have just 3 days in the... We shouldn't have just 3 days in the Senate to look at it.
- If so, all those in favor signify by... If so, all those in favor signify by saying, 'I.' >> I.
- In chambers where the old wood creaks with the memory...
- Senator from Rutland, may I move to memorialize the remarks of the Senator from Chittenden in the journal
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- an AMA in the first place.
- Dunn, because I think our concern with the bill is, in fact, in how brief it was.
- Vice, has anybody signed in this week? We have two people signed in, if necessary.
- Higher education in general.
- So the concept here in this memorial is that call on Congress to get their act together, straighten this
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, irrigation rights, water duty, water allocation, management areas, Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I invite the members, staff, press, and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by Pastor
- In a place like this, and in fact, in most public places, we would never acknowledge our broken-heartedness
- In Jesus' name, amen.
- House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 by Representative Steele, in respectful...
- House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 by Representative Steele, in respectful memory of Bishop Kenneth
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, granted leave to Representative Jack Ladyman, and received committee reports from the Joint Budget Committee recommending passage of several bills, including House Bill 1034 with Amendment 1. The chamber also recognized numerous guests, including state troopers of the day, the doctor and nurse of the day, several constituent groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts.
The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a vote of 97-0. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001, honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a vote of 98-0. Members then took up multiple budget amendments and appropriations, with Representative Johnson explaining amendments to bills covering education, public safety, agriculture, county jail reimbursement, drug task force funding, pregnancy help organizations, tire recycling fees, and other appropriations; the amendments were adopted.
On the budget calendar, the House passed a batch of general appropriation bills and several supplemental and reappropriation bills, including House Bills 1006, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1094, 1084, and 1097. House Bill 1053, an appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19-8. House Bill 1098, a reappropriation for the Department of Parks and Heritage, was defeated after Representative Henley spoke against it and the final vote was 0-85-4. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Bob was born and raised in Winona.
- Members, in light of this loss, would you be so kind as to stand and join me in a moment of silence?
- Members, in light of this loss, would you be so kind as to stand and join me in a moment of silence?
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (1-20-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- She was interested in serving here in Frankfurt as an intern, and she actually hails from Prestonsburg
- Uh, having served in the Civil Air Patrol since 2021, but has taken on leadership roles in that organization
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This exposure in the fire service. This exposure in the fire service. - Diesel exhaust in the apparatus bay, POS chemicals in our turnout gear and foams, chronic exposure to
- Every year, our IAFF family gathers in Colorado Springs at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
Summary:
The committee began with introductions of interns and then took up two bills. House Bill 34, presented by Representative Bant with testimony from Kentucky Professional Firefighters, would expand Kentucky’s presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters. The witness argued that occupational cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters and asked that additional cancers, including prostate, pancreatic, thyroid, breast, esophageal, and multiple melanoma, be added to the law. Members asked about the fiscal impact, which was described as indeterminable, and several members voiced support for the bill and for first responders.
After discussion, House Bill 34 received a motion and second and was approved by the committee with favorable expression. The roll call showed broad support, with Representative Thomas voting no and the rest of the committee voting yes.
The committee then heard House Bill 214 from Representative Wesley, which would create a disabled veterans account program to fund accessibility ramps for disabled veterans’ residences. The bill was described as covering pre-built or custom-built ramps for homes and defining eligible recipients. It also received a motion and second, passed with favorable expression, and the roll call again showed overwhelming support with Representative Thomas voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The meeting ended with an announcement about a National Guard Association legislative breakfast the next day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Join me in honoring the in our prayers.
- And in that sacred work and memory, Linda's hand will still be guiding us. Mr.
- My journey in the next steps in life.
- Center in New York City, honoring the memory of the victims and the heroic first responders who ran
- This is a day that deeply transformed our country and persists in the American memory.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- They run three of them in the country: one in Montana that's based on hydropower up there, one over in
- It is in Pinal County, with a little bit of it in Gila and Graham County.
- It is in Pinal County, with a little bit of it in Gila and Graham County.
- We did this in 1992.
- in the 80s.
Keywords:
groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, irrigation, active management area, domestic use, stock watering, water rights, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use, industrial users, water storage, recovery well, Arizona Revised Statutes, water management
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Let sensibility, genuine compassion, and empathy rise in the hearts of our people in this body, in our
- state, and in our country.
- our state and in our nation.
- I was out in the annex.
- You're rolling in Engrossing B.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May his memory continue to inspire all of us and make a positive difference in the lives around us.
- May his memory be a blessing, and may you find comfort in knowing that Brody is watching over you from
- He was assassinated while serving in public office. His memory is worthy of dignity and respect.
- in public office.<01:54:04.320>
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would now ask for a moment of silence in memory of David C. Chuck Colburn, Sr.
- And I would now ask for a moment of silence in memory of David C. Chuck Colburn, Sr. Thank you, Mr.
- The Senate will be in brief recess. Senator will come to order.
- All those in favor say aye, oppose no.
- The ayes have it, and the Senate stands adjourned in memory of Mrs. Grace Ann Powers Walsh and Mr.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Ann Covino-Goldenberg on her 100th birthday and another recognizing the 300 Committee Land Trust on its 40th anniversary. The chamber then suspended the rules to refer a petition from Rebecca Rouse seeking legislation to enhance safety and security for candidates and professionals to the Committee on Election Laws, and also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to their respective committees.
Members adopted an order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The Senate also agreed to adjourn in memory of Grace Ann Powers Walsh, with remarks highlighting her life, family, work in Boston’s assessing department, and community involvement. A moment of silence was observed in her honor.
The Senate then adopted a second adjournment order in memory of David C. “Chuck” Colburn, Sr., a Bedford resident and retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer whose military service and community involvement were noted. After another moment of silence, the Senate adopted the motion to adjourn and stood adjourned until Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Feb 12th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES
Transcript Highlights:
- We are very grateful to live in this blessed state and in this blessed nation.
- So since it was in California, have we notified any state officials over in California?
- Managing over 800 vehicles, and it mentions in here you've got a new system in place that will prevent
- We were too understaffed in that situation. Overworked. We were too understaffed in that situation.
- In the third finding, our review of 24 instances in which employees at the Fayetteville Veterans Home
Summary:
The committee met with prayer and approved the January minutes, then heard a series of Arkansas Legislative Audit reports. Reports with findings were presented for the Department of Human Services, Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Department of Corrections, and Department of Veterans Affairs, along with a special report on law enforcement racial profiling policy compliance. Several reports without findings were also filed without objection.
For DHS, auditors reported apparent thefts involving false benefit claims in disaster nutrition assistance and Medicaid, a nearly $610,000 altered warrant cashed by a California auto body shop, and multiple asset-control issues, including missing equipment, inventory discrepancies, and improper sales tax paid on exempt vehicle purchases. Members questioned DHS about the warrant fraud and whether other agencies or California officials had been notified. For Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, auditors cited missing museum receipts and problems with change funds at Daisy State Park and War Memorial Stadium; department officials said they are considering cashless payment options and provided an update on the museum loss investigation.
For Corrections, auditors reported unauthorized personal fuel-card purchases totaling about $4,500 and a delayed disaster recovery test for critical IT systems. Department officials said staffing has been increased for fuel-card oversight and that a full production disaster recovery test is scheduled soon. For Veterans Affairs, auditors found improper pay for employees who were not working, duplicate vendor payment, and numerous overtime approvals that were not properly authorized; the department said it has tightened overtime approval procedures. The special report said only 203 of 383 law enforcement agencies had responded regarding racial profiling policies, and the Attorney General had notified the remaining agencies that they were not in compliance. The committee requested a list of nonresponding agencies and adjourned, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, join in. Gallery, please join us in prayer.
- HCR 2027, in-state education. HCR 2034, schools. HCR 2027, in-state student. HCR 2034, schools.
- Members, I rise today to share some words in loving memory of Jennifer Marie Walker Skaggs.
- In her memory, thank you, in her memory, I hope to, I'm... Thank you.
- In her memory, I hope to honor my aunt by working with all of my colleagues to ensure that every Arizona
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Jan 8th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES
Transcript Highlights:
- All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Thank you.
- in the future.
- There have been mechanisms in place.
- In Little Rock? Yes, ma'am.
- Could we have something in the rules or in your regs that if you're fired for absconding with funds,
Summary:
The committee first approved prior meeting minutes by motion and voice vote. It then took up audit reports, with several reports without findings filed without objection. The main discussion centered on the FY24 Department of Human Services audit, which contained three findings: alleged fraud involving disaster SNAP and Medicaid benefits, a delayed notification of a nearly $610,000 altered state warrant, and asset-control issues including missing or misidentified equipment and improper sales tax paid on vehicle purchases. DHS representatives said some fraud cases had been resolved with restitution, others were pending or dismissed, and they described corrective steps such as updating internal notification procedures and asset controls. Committee members questioned the missing assets, the notification delay, and the sales tax issue, and the report was deferred to the next meeting so DHS could return with written policy changes.
The committee also reviewed the FY24 Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism audit, which had two findings: loss of nearly $3,500 in museum receipts and cash-control exceptions involving $100 missing from a park camping drawer and an $80 overage at War Memorial Stadium. Agency officials said the museum loss was believed to be theft, that controls had since been strengthened with a point-of-sale and reservation system, and that the stadium issue reflected the unique mix of cash and bank balances used for events. Members asked about the investigation, reimbursement through the bond board, and whether the employee’s final paycheck could be withheld. The chair later relayed that the prosecutor’s office said the Parks and Tourism investigation remained open and that additional information had been requested from the agency, so the report was also deferred to the next meeting.