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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to go ahead and call the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to order.
- Block, District 12.
- Chair and Senator Block.
- That brings up another question regarding, what do we call it...
- Senator Block, thank you, Mr. Chair.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And I call our House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee meeting to order.
- Please call roll. Representative Anya Norden. Representative Block, present.
- Representative Block. Madam Chair, I move I do pass on Senate Bill 52 as amended. Second.
- The motion for a do pass by Ranking Member Block, a second by Representative Lujan.
- Madam Chair, Representative Block, Committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We still continue to receive the SSBG block grants.
- We still continue to receive the SSBG block grants.
- behavioral health block grants that we're getting at my understanding?
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So we call it media for sure the H is silent.
- We're calling the SMC 3 Point O Innovation on February one.
- We'll start with our maternal and Child Health Block Grant the purpose of the title 5 block grants to
- The title 5 block grant funding.
- So we're continuing to cover those services through our block.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 18th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I got a call to come upstairs, please, and join us.
- Thank you, Representative Block. Thank you so much. Thank you both for being here.
- So I think what I'm saying is that Block brought up, yeah, let's finish our discussion.
- Representative Block. Thank you, Madam Chair; I really appreciate it.
- Those of you that call a city committee across the port—importance.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will call a calendar. Calendar for today, Thursday, March 5th, Day 51.
- First category: Senate bills on third reading, uncontested calendar, a block.
- Senate Bill 138 addresses contamination from PFAS, often called forever chemicals.
- Third reading uncontested of these two House bills in the block.
- So this bill does not affect Zoom calls. I ask that we accept the Senate amendments.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:16 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to ask our staff really quickly to call the roll, then we'll go to the leader and the director
- boundaries, these are kind of the basic building blocks of that census data and those census reports
- The first is a block boundary suggestion project, which is the current phase that we are issuing RFP.
- And then once the actual Census is undertaken, and population data is acquired for each of these block
- The database has to begin constructing those blocks. Thank you for. That.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 20th, 2026
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to ask our staff really quickly to call the roll, then we'll go to the leader and the director
- boundaries, these are kind of the basic building blocks of that Census data and those census reports
- The first is a Block Boundary Suggestion Project, which is the current phase that we are issuing RFP.
- And then once the actual Census is undertaken, and population data is acquired for each of these block
- The database has to begin constructing those blocks.
Bills:
HB1
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- The members will answer the roll call by indicating their presence on the electronic voting board.
- And whereas, we appreciate all the AAs, LAs, and delegates for overwhelming us with calls.
- Speaker aptly called caucus-on-caucus crime.
- Clerk will call it. Callan. Yep. Mr.
- Block voting for judges and other judicial officers will now commence.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Energy panel OKs bill to exempt electricity generated outside MN from clean energy standards 3/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By the way, I'd like to ask for a roll call on this. We will do one on pass.
- By the way, I'd like to ask for a roll call on this. We will do one on pass.
- A roll call was taken.
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OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll call the roll.
- Clerk, we'll call the roll.
- Clerk, will call the roll.
- Clerk, will call the roll.
- Clerk, will call the roll.
Bills:
SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778
Keywords:
career readiness, education reform, high school assessments, workplace skills, state education, credentialing, teacher certification, principal requirements, education administration, special education, Oklahoma education law, SB2045, Grow Your Own Educator Program, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, alternative certification, alternative teacher certification, teacher preparation, tuition reimbursement, course fee reimbursement
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 21st, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And with Representative Anita, as I call her, we're primas.
- We do have block summer practica. Again, some practica are paid.
- Madam Chair, Senator Block, I do not know.
- Madam Chair, Senator Block, excellent question.
- It's a program called Communities to Careers.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Press Conference 12/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It has support of the House Republican caucus but was blocked every time by House Democrats.
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to <00:11:04.240>resign <00:11:05.120>over - blocked by Democrats. We need to work blocked by Democrats.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:35 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have a telephone call.
- We'll put that bill on call. It's got three votes. Three to one. So we'll put that bill on call.
- We'll put that bill on call. It's got three votes. Three to one. So we'll put that bill on call.
- And you may call the roll.
- Let's lift the call first. Okay. I'm going to lift the call on item 2, SB 249 by Senator Umberg.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 2, 2025, with a quorum present and took up eight agenda items, including four consent bills. The committee first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 280, SB 621, SB 851, and SB 852, all moving forward without objection. The committee then heard several bills from Senator Umberg focused on election administration and campaign finance, along with SB 408 on voter-roll maintenance.
SB 249 would require county board of education elections to be consolidated with the statewide general election. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, argued this would increase turnout and make those elections more representative; opponents, including Orange County education officials, argued it would override local control, increase costs, and add ballot fatigue. The bill passed 5-2 and was re-referred to the Committee on Education. SB 398 would make it a crime to pay or offer contingent payments or other valuable consideration to induce voting or voter registration, closing what supporters described as a loophole involving lotteries and incentives. It passed 5-0 as amended and was re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 42 would remove the state ban on public financing for campaigns in general law cities and counties, allowing local voters to decide whether to adopt such systems. Supporters from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and many local advocates said it would broaden participation and reduce the influence of big money; opponents raised concerns about taxpayer funding, guardrails, and local oversight. The bill passed 5-2 and was re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 408 would require election officials to use U.S. Postal Service change-of-address data to help maintain voter rolls; supporters said it would improve accuracy and trust in elections, while one commenter questioned reliance on postal data. The bill passed unanimously 6-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee then completed the remaining roll calls and adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- So we own a company called David J.
- It's just a block away... ...would be recognized in that museum. It's just a block away.
- Secretary, please call the roll. Secretary, please call the roll. May I explain my vote, please?
- They're blocking the bike lanes.
- They block driveways.
Bills:
HB2003, HB2057, HB2109, HB2111, HB2112, HB2114, HB2256, HB2259, HB2317, HB2323, HB2398, HB2443, HB2446, HB2574
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from New Core Steel on its Arizona operations, emphasizing its Kingman facility, recycled-scrap steel production, high-paying jobs, safety improvements, veteran hiring, community investments, and support for infrastructure projects. Members asked about safety gains, expansion plans, scrap sources, and average pay. The company said it has invested heavily in Arizona and asked legislators to consider local steel and manufacturing when funding transportation and infrastructure projects.
The committee then took up several bills. HB 2574 would delay ADOT enforcement of a traffic judgment while an appeal is pending; the sponsor and a witness said it would close a due-process gap, and it passed 7-0. HB 2057 would lower the fee for Arizona Centennial special plates for fleet vehicles to encourage more purchases supporting the Arizona Mining, Mineral, Natural Resource Education Museum; it also passed 7-0 after discussion about possibly expanding the concept to other specialty plates.
HB 2109 would raise penalties for repeat distracted-driving violations and add an enhanced penalty when a violation results in a motorcycle crash. The sponsor and motorcycle advocates argued stronger fines are needed, but several members also wanted an education component; the committee agreed to work on a COW amendment and the bill passed 7-0. HB 2317, which would bar local governments from prohibiting cruising, drew strong testimony both for and against: supporters framed cruising as cultural and historical, while opponents from neighborhoods and law enforcement described congestion, blocked streets, sanitation issues, and safety concerns. The chair held the bill for further work. The committee also heard HB 2003, which would lower the age to get an instruction permit to 15 and extend permit periods and supervised-driving requirements; the sponsor and a motorcycle advocate said more supervised time would improve teen safety, while some members expressed concern about lowering the age and wanted to discuss changes before moving it forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 5/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I call on our Republican colleagues to also step up because this also impacts their communities as
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Summary:
House and Senate DFL lawmakers held a Capitol news conference to press for a $100 million small business relief package in response to the economic fallout from Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Jay Xiong, along with Senator Susan Pappas and other supporters, said the enforcement surge caused widespread fear, reduced customer traffic, lost wages, and closures for immigrant-owned and other small businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota. They argued the state has a history of providing disaster-style aid when communities are harmed through no fault of their own and said this situation warrants similar action.
Business and community testimony described specific losses: a Willmar restaurant closed after both parents were detained, a North Mankato grocery store opening was delayed, The Coven reported a 33% revenue drop at two locations, and Lake Street businesses were said to have lost substantial revenue and staff. Speakers said the damage affected workers, landlords, suppliers, and neighborhood corridors statewide, and several emphasized that the relief should come as grants or forgivable loans rather than additional debt. They also criticized House Republican leaders for tying the relief to changes in paid family leave and for blocking a public hearing.
In response to questions, Frazier said negotiations were ongoing through committee chairs and conference committee, with the issue still being discussed in broader leadership talks. He said the House would need only one Republican vote in committee and on the floor to advance the measure, and identified Chair Baker as a possible supporter because of harm in his district. Speakers said the Senate has already passed the relief and urged the House to act quickly before the end of session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 4/9/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We're ready to get to work, and we're calling on our Democrat colleagues to work with us to deliver these
- relief, lower healthcare costs, and Democrats have opposed those proposals over and over again, blocking
- on our Democrat colleagues to calling on our Democrat colleagues to work<00:03:23.120>
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delaying, <00:04:10.880>and entire session blocking, delaying, and - again, blocking them in committee. again, blocking them in committee.
Summary:
House Republican leaders unveiled their “North Star Comeback” budget plan, describing it as a focused effort to make Minnesota more affordable, reduce government waste, and strengthen the economy. They said the package would include a $3.8 billion tax cut proposal with one-time property tax relief, elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, childcare relief, lower car tab fees, and funding for schools through scholarship-granting organizations. They also framed the plan as a response to rising costs for groceries, housing, energy, insurance, and childcare.
A major emphasis of the rollout was government accountability, especially a strong Office of Inspector General bill and IT modernization to reduce fraud. Leaders said the OIG proposal had moved out of committee and was now in Ways and Means, with a working group continuing to reconcile House and Senate differences. On IT modernization, Chair Paul Torkelson said the plan would likely use a two-pronged approach, with about $15 million for near-term needs and a longer-term fund for ongoing technology upgrades; he said many such investments could qualify for federal matching dollars.
The leaders also highlighted Medicaid conformity, saying Minnesota should align with federal changes to avoid losing funding, and they discussed a property tax rebate proposal as a one-time $1 billion return to taxpayers to offset higher property taxes. In response to questions, they said many of the budget items were still moving through the process and some had not met finance deadlines, while others were already in bills. They repeatedly criticized House Democrats for blocking or delaying Republican proposals and said they wanted bipartisan cooperation to pass the plan this year.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The reading clerk will now call the names of the Representatives-elect who did not answer the first call
- heed their call.
- We have to put an end to this madness. called on us to reject business as usual called on us to reject
- hear why those ideas were all blocked hear why those ideas were all blocked but<03:58:58.760>
- she can tell us who decided to block she can tell us who decided to block dozens<03:59:54.960>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, can I request a roll call on this one too, please? Roll call requested. Roll call granted.
- Roll call call on this one too please?
- Roll call granted. All right, requested. Roll call granted.
- Senator Johnson Stewart. >> a roll call. >> a roll call.
- >> a roll call.