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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction, first reading of bills: Senate Resolution 1002, Salvatore Capitano Death Resolution.
- Salvatore Capitano Death Resolution. The reader will please read the resolution.
- Senate Resolution 1002.
- Senator Shamp, please move the adoption of Senate Resolution 1002. Thank you, Mr.
- And I really appreciate the death resolution and everyone honoring such a good man.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, then recorded attendance and approved the journal. Members recognized Radiology Advocacy Day and welcomed radiologists in the gallery. The chamber also approved a motion to request House consent for the Senate to adjourn on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after completing its work, until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The main substantive action was consideration of Senate Resolution 1002, honoring Lieutenant Colonel Salvatore Capitano, an Italian Air Force officer who served at Luke Air Force Base as an F-35 instructor and evaluator pilot. The resolution praised his leadership, service to allied training efforts, and support for Arizona’s driver’s license reciprocity legislation for allied service members. Senators and guests spoke in tribute, a moment of silence was observed, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Secretary of State.
During personal privilege, members introduced guests including a student visitor and several Italian military and diplomatic representatives. Senate Democrats also entered a statement into the journal protesting the March 26 floor handling of HB 2072, the repeal of Cesar Chavez Day, arguing that amendments were not fully heard and that the process lacked meaningful dialogue. The Senate then recessed for caucus and later adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Motions and resolutions.
- Senator Serrano. >> I move to adopt the resolution calendar. >> All in favor of adopting the resolution
- The resolution calendar is adopted. >> Please take up previously adopted Resolution 1324 by Senator Stec
- Read the resolution title only, and recognize Senator Stec. >> Secretary will read.
- The resolution is open for co-sponsorship.
Summary:
The Senate met on January 20, 2026, approved the Journal, and adopted the resolution calendar. It then took up Senate Resolution 1324, sponsored by Senator Stec, which memorializes the Governor to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week. Senator Stec described the work of medicolegal death investigators and recognized guests from several districts; the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then considered a series of bills on the calendar, including measures amending the Insurance, Labor, Workers’ Compensation, Public Health, State Finance, State Technology, Environmental Conservation, Criminal Procedure, Executive, and Veteran Services laws. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew negative votes from individual senators or small groups, including Calendar 34 (Insurance Law), Calendar 47 (Environmental Conservation Law), Calendar 61 (Public Health Law), and Calendar 74 (Veteran Services Law). Senator Murray briefly explained his support for Calendar 62, a Criminal Procedure Law bill, suggesting additional confirmation for victim notifications if email notice is expanded.
The Senate also discharged Assembly Bill 9436 from Rules and substituted identical Senate Bill 8773. After completing the calendar, the Majority Conference committee assignments were filed in the Journal. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated as legislative days.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 002 Jan 16th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Joint Resolution 1, 2, and 3. Senate Resolution 1 and 2 correctly engrossed.
- Senate Joint Resolution 2 and 3. Senate Resolution 2.
- Consideration of House amendments to Senate resolutions. Mr.
concerning <00:51:06.000>a So, joint resolution two concerning a So, joint resolution- I move for the repassage of Senate Joint Resolution 002. Any discussion?
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal from January 14, 2026, and confirmed that Senate bills and resolutions were correctly engrossed. The chamber then took up House amendments to Senate Joint Resolution 2, which concerns a joint session with the House to hear from Governor Jared Polis and appoint an escort committee. The Senate concurred with the House amendments by a vote of 34-0 and then repassed SJR 2 unanimously; Senator Bridges asked to have his name removed as a co-sponsor.
The Senate also briefly recessed to swear in staff members, who took the oath of office and were welcomed by members. During announcements, senators mentioned the upcoming junior livestock auction and noted an excused absence for Senator Catlin for next Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Majority Leader announced a corrected start time of 10:30 a.m. for the State of the Tribes address and reminded members that the Senate would later attend the State of the State joint session in the House at 11:00 a.m., with blue lanyards required for access. Security restrictions on Capitol parking circle entrances and exits were also announced during the governor's address. The Senate then adjourned until 12:00 p.m. that day.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/15/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are to motions and resolutions.
- House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, a House Concurrent Resolution relating to adjournment of the House
- number two, a House Resolution number two, a House Concurrent<00:17:20.160>
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relating <00:17:21.199>to Concurrent Resolution relating to Concurrent Resolution - The concurrent resolution is until 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to move on to item 48, House Resolution 25 for the Assembly's.
- House Resolution 25 by Assemblymember Harabedian and others relative to the Armenian Genocide.
- I rise in support of House Resolution 25 on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus.
- Resolution is adopted. commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
- Resolution passes. Assemblymember Rodriguez, you are recognized for your guest introduction.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A resolution has been presented, which the clerk will read.
- A resolution has been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr. Sear.
- The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
- Question comes on adoption of the resolution.
- Question comes on adoption of the resolution.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the Transgender Day of Remembrance Planning Committee for its observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. The chamber then took up several Ways and Means reports on local bills, including legislation authorizing Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions on land owned by Westford Gateway LLC and authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a parcel of land in Wellesley. In both cases, the rules were suspended, the committee amendments were adopted, and each bill was ordered to a third reading.
The Senate also considered a Veterans and Federal Affairs report on a petition by Senators Creem and Peisch to rescind all prior Article 5 Constitutional Convention applications. The committee recommended approval, but Senator Durant moved to postpone the matter until the next session, and it was postponed without objection. Another House bill authorizing Dartmouth to grant an additional off-premises alcohol license was taken up under suspension of the rules and ordered to a third reading.
Later, the Senate passed two bills to be enacted: House No. 2016, as amended, concerning affordable care rentals, and House No. 3912, increasing the membership of the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members. The Senate also adopted an order to reconvene the following Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in full formal session with the calendar, and then adjourned.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, now move on to motions and resolutions. Any motions or resolutions? All right.
- I have a resolution.
- So thank you for bringing that resolution. Mr. Chairman, I'd like to offer a resolution, please.
- So thank you for bringing that resolution. resolution. resolution.
- resolution please. resolution please.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 29 senators present. The chamber adopted the previous day’s journal, allowed bill introductions throughout the day, and received multiple House messages referring local bills and proposed constitutional amendments to the Committee on Local Legislation, along with a lieutenant governor’s confirmation referral to the Committee on Confirmations.
Committee reports were then received from several standing committees. The Senate confirmed a series of gubernatorial and other appointments, including Michael Kulovitz and Barbara Maul to the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees, Logan Glass to the Educational Television Commission, Ed Croll and James Harris to the Alabama Committee on Monument Protection, Matt Barnes to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, Scott Moes and Jeffrey Wilson to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Jeffrey L. Cameman to the Tuscaloosa County Civil Service Board. The Senate also received favorable committee reports on numerous bills from Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Health Care, Veterans and Military Affairs, and Local Legislation, with several bills amended or substituted and placed on the next day’s calendar.
On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar from the Rules Committee and passed several bills. Senate Bill 101 extended the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors to October 1, 2028. Senate Bill 93, as amended, allowed certain municipalities with populations of 12,000 or more and even-numbered councils to authorize a mayoral tie-breaking vote by council resolution. Senate Bill 115 created a competitive-bidding exemption for certain expenditures of $15,000 or less involving rolling stock, with quote and approval requirements. Senate Bill 131 on county subdivisions was amended and passed. Senate Bill 30, known as “Trey’s Law,” would make certain nondisclosure provisions unenforceable in cases involving sexual abuse victims; the sponsor described it as protecting survivors from being silenced, while Senator Albritton cautioned about the broader effects on settlements and institutions.
The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Joint Resolution 19 honoring the life and legacy of Anna Smith Bedsole Holmes, and Senate Joint Resolution 20 commending the Alabama Birth Equity Initiative. The Rules Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the listed bills were taken up and passed or advanced by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-AEN, AEN-HRE Public Hearings 03-31-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's move on to the next measure or set of measures: Senate Concurrent Resolution 132 and Senate Resolution
- 132 and Senate concur resolution 132 and Senate resolution<00:08:02.360>
111 <00:08:03.360> - Finally, moving on to Senate Concurrent Resolution 157 and SR 127.
- <00:08:59.000>
157 <00:08:59.640>and <00:09:00.240>sr1 resolution 157 and sr1 resolution - We appreciate your support of this resolution. Mahalo.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 345, which would establish ʻōpae ʻula as the state shrimp. The Department of Land and Natural Resources and Kua Ulu Aumo testified in strong support, saying the designation could help protect endemic shrimp in anchialine pools and increase public education and awareness. In response to questions, DLNR said it would use existing education programs, press releases, and partnerships for statewide outreach and was not seeking a separate appropriation for that purpose.
Members then took up SCR 132 and SR 111, which encourage adoption of recommendations from the UN Global Plastics Treaty and the Rapa Nui Summit Declaration on climate justice and sustainable development. Greenpeace Hawaii supported the measures, arguing that plastic production is tied to fossil fuel interests and that microplastics pose serious health and environmental risks. The committee later adopted the measures with amendments, including a change from “waste hierarchy” to “zero waste hierarchy” and technical edits.
The final measures, SCR 157 and SR 127, urged the state to adopt and implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. DLNR testified that it had only just reviewed the resolution but stood on its written testimony. The committee passed SCR 157 and SR 127 as is. The meeting also included a separate hearing on SCR 89 and SR 72, which would create a University of Hawaiʻi Community College pathway for meat processing. The Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the idea, citing workforce needs and local protein supply, while several members raised concerns about whether a formal educational pathway or degree requirement might unnecessarily limit entry into the field; discussion focused on whether the proposal should be more vocational and whether there is enough data on workforce demand. No final vote on those measures was shown in the transcript excerpt.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, thank you for hearing this resolution.
- about the opportunity this resolution about the opportunity this resolution provides<00:15:07.279
- Uh, you for hearing this uh resolution.
- support of this resolution. Thank you. support of this resolution. Thank you.
- The challenges Concurrent Resolution 55.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 36 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted.
- Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
- The resolutions are adopted. of the Armenian Genocide.
- Question comes in adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say I, oppose, no.
- The resolution. The chair recognizes Ms. Howard of Lowell.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several ceremonial resolutions. On the Committee on Rules report, members adopted resolutions commemorating the Armenian Genocide and the 50th anniversary of Black April after suspending the rules. Representative Howard also recognized April 17 as the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide, noting the Legislature’s prior designation of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day and observing a moment of silence for victims and survivors.
The House also welcomed visiting student athletes from Weston High School, including the boys’ indoor track and field team and the boys’ fencing team, both state champions. Later, the Committee on Ways and Means reported House 1, the fiscal year 2026 state budget bill, with a total appropriation of about $61.4 billion. The bill was read a second time and, on motion of Representative Mikelowitz, further consideration was postponed until April 28, with the matter laid on the table.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today to meet again Tuesday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lewis, has presented resolutions, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
- The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted. The Senate will be in brief recess.
- Lewis, has presented resolutions, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
- The question now comes in adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye, oppose.
- No, the ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted. Senator will be in brief recess.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several orders related to constitutional amendment proposals. It adopted orders calling for joint sessions to consider a proposal on agricultural and horticultural lands (Senate No. 11), a proposal to cap the state income tax (Senate No. 12, reported ought not to pass), and a proposal to require a majority vote to use Rainy Day funds (Senate No. 13, also reported ought not to pass). The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees.
The chamber adopted a resolution offered by Senator Lewis congratulating Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading on his retirement. Later, the Senate received a recognition from the Plymouth and Norfolk delegation welcoming the Duxbury High School cheerleading team and coaches, honoring their 2024 MIAA state championship in the large school co-ed division.
At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 27th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, for allowing me to present Assembly Resolution 18.
- This resolution is not just about awareness. It's about saving lives.
- I respectfully ask that you join me in supporting this resolution. Thank you.
- This is for co-authors on the resolution. All members vote who desire to vote.
- The resolution is adopted.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 014 Jan 28th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sheil, please read the title to Senate Joint Resolution 5.
- move the joint resolution. move the joint resolution. Representative<00:22:27.600>
Johnson. - <00:22:31.200>
26005 resolution 26005 resolution 26005 and<00:22:33.039>ask <00:22:33.280 - adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 005. adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 005.
- Senate joint resolution 5 is adopted.
Summary:
The House convened with 55 members present and 10 excused, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Monday, January 26, 2026, as corrected. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 5, designating Colorado 4-H Day. Representatives Johnson and McCormick spoke in support, noting the visit from 4-H members and reciting the 4-H pledge. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59-0, with six excused.
The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements and recognitions. Members highlighted upcoming legislative receptions for the Colorado Airport Operators Association and livestock groups, committee meetings including SMART Act hearings, Judiciary Committee items, Transportation/Housing/Local Government business, and a House Finance Committee meeting. Several members also recognized visiting groups and constituents, including behavioral health providers, Aurora Mental Health and Recovery, Heritage Heights Academy students, and House District 6 community leaders.
A significant portion of the floor time was devoted to a personal privilege statement by Minority Leader Caldwell, who responded to concerns about immigration enforcement, emphasized the rule of law and due process, and criticized rhetoric he said endangered law enforcement and others. The House then moved into recess later in the day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Resolution 25 by Assembly Member Harabedian and others relative to the Armenian Genocide.
- I rise in support of House Resolution 25 on behalf of the Legislative Women's Caucus.
- The resolution is adopted.
- The resolution is adopted.
- Speaker and members, for allowing me to present this important, non-controversial resolution.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims.
On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes.
The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Correctly print Joint Resolution 22 and 23, Senate Resolution 6, 2080, 137, 140, 141, 143, revised House
- I move that Senate Joint Resolution 24 lay over until Friday, April 24th, 2026.
- Senate Resolution 7 will lay over until Tuesday, April 21st, 2026.
- Consideration of resolutions, Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President.
- I move the Senate Joint Resolution 23 lay over until Monday, April 20th, 2026.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the April 13, 2026 journal, and welcomed former Senator Bob Shafer as a special guest. Committee reports were read from Transportation and Energy, Education, and Judiciary, with several measures advanced to the Committee of the Whole or Appropriations and one item postponed. The chamber also recognized Liberty Common High School’s graduating class of 2026 with a personal privilege statement praising its academic and extracurricular achievements.
On resolutions, SJR 24 (Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month), SR 7 (Second Chance Month), and SJR 23 were all laid over to later dates. On the consent calendar, House Bills 1228, 111, and 1213 were passed, with HB 1213 related to the biomass utilization grant program and its repeal under a sunset recommendation. The Senate then took up several third-reading bills: HB 1126 on firearm dealer requirements drew opposition over gun rights and dealer compliance concerns but passed 20-15; HB 1265 on law enforcement use of the federal eTrace system also drew criticism over data collection and local control but passed 23-12; HB 1302 passed 22-13; HB 1045 on housing protections for individuals with disabilities passed 23-12; and HB 135 on access to inpatient behavioral health services passed 35-0.
The House transmitted a message noting concurrence on Senate amendments to multiple House bills and a House resolution. The Senate then agreed to adjourn over the balance of the day until Thursday, April 16, 2026, after correcting the date during the motion. Several announcements followed about upcoming meetings and events, including committee hearings and a Capitol “Seek Day,” and the Senate ultimately recessed until noon.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/20/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Gounardes on the resolution.
- The resolution is adopted.
- Senator Gianaris. >> Senator Brisport would like to open the resolution for co-sponsorship. >> The resolution
- The resolution is adopted.
- Senator Gianaris. >> Senator Brisport would like to open the resolution for co-sponsorship. >> The resolution
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine formalities, approved the journal, welcomed a SkillsUSA student delegation, and then moved into budget and policy business. The chamber accepted a Rules Committee report and took up a supplemental budget extender, Senate Print 9963, which would extend state operations through April 22 and authorize $12.7 billion, including about $5.1 billion in new funding for Medicaid, payroll, and school aid. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in the budget, the lack of public detail, and unresolved issues such as CLCPA changes, auto insurance, and SEQR reforms; the sponsor said negotiations were ongoing and that school aid would likely build on the executive budget. The extender passed 57-1, with Senator Weik voting no.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 1887, sponsored by Senator Brisport, memorializing the Governor to proclaim April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month. Senators Brisport, Fahy, Salazar, and Gounardes spoke in support, emphasizing Arab Americans’ cultural, civic, and economic contributions in New York and condemning anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias. The resolution was adopted by voice vote and opened for co-sponsorship.
The chamber next considered several bills on the calendar, including a bill by Senator Cleare to prohibit state-chartered financial institutions from investing in private correctional facilities. Supporters framed it as a moral response to private prisons and rising federal use of detention facilities, while opponents argued it would overregulate state-chartered banks and affect private investment decisions. The bill passed 36-22. The Senate also passed a bill by Senator Krueger raising the nonprofit lobbying disclosure threshold from $5,000 to $10,000, after debate over transparency and whether the change would reduce oversight; it passed 35-23. Finally, the Senate passed Senator May’s bill on advanced transmission technologies and utility planning, after extensive debate over ratepayer costs, battery storage, and data center growth; supporters said it could lower energy costs through more efficient grid use, while opponents said it would raise rates and duplicate existing studies. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- First, MSD presents our bond resolutions for approval to Metro Council each year.
- <00:29:33.440>
22 House Concurrent Resolution 22. - This does not carry the weight of law, but what this resolution does, being a concurrent resolution,
- This does not carry the weight of law, but what this resolution does, being a concurrent resolution,
- This does not carry the weight of law, but what this resolution does, being a concurrent resolution,
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:04
HB 387 Discussion 01:06
HB 387 Roll Call Vote 28:30
HCR 22 Discussion 29:26
HCR 22 Roll Call Vote 31:09
HB 519 Discussion 35:36
HB 519 Roll Call Vote 38:37, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 387, which would amend MSD governance and spending rules in Louisville. The sponsor said the bill was intended to add oversight and accountability in response to large MSD rate increases, though the original rate-approval provision had been removed because of concerns about contracts and bond ratings in Oldham and Bullitt counties. MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott testified that MSD is a public utility serving more than 800,000 people through wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection services, and argued that most rate pressure comes from federal and state mandates tied to a consent decree and other orders. He said MSD already provides annual notice and bond approvals through Metro Council, offers customer assistance programs, and needs flexibility for advertising, public notices, recruitment, and compliance. Members discussed stormwater funding, aging infrastructure, flood control, and the bill’s limits on advertising and other expenditures. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill passed on a roll call vote.
The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 22, as substituted, which expressed support for exploring nuclear energy and included language noting Kentucky’s ability to use nuclear waste, uranium tailings, and spent fuel in ways described by the sponsor as cleaner. Supporters said Kentucky faces an energy shortage and that nuclear, including small modular reactors, should be part of the state’s future energy mix. Some members said they would support the resolution but wanted a feasibility study or noted that it does not carry the force of law. The resolution passed.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 519, sponsored by Representative Fugate, which would prevent utility companies from passing demolition costs for retired coal-fired or fossil-fuel plants on to ratepayers. The sponsor cited sharply rising electricity bills in eastern Kentucky, the decline in coal employment, and the burden of demolition costs from the Big Sandy plant being placed on customers. He argued that utilities should absorb those costs rather than shifting them to ratepayers. The bill was introduced with a motion and second, and the committee was preparing to hear further questions and testimony when the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 2/6/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'll move the 2025-P100 resolution, but first I have an author's amendment, the A1 amendment, which
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uh the house policies and resolutions uh the house policies and resolutions - um which is uh labeled resolution um which is uh labeled 2005-p<00:07:24.520>
100 <00:07:25.319 - thank you uh any member resolution thank you uh any member discussion<00:16:10.639>
uh <00:16: - Chair Niska: “If not, I will renew my motion that the committee adopt the 2025 resolution as amended.
Summary:
The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration met with a quorum present and began with member introductions, during which members identified their districts and, informally, their favorite restaurants. The committee then turned to a housekeeping resolution, 2025-P100, covering House policies and administrative procedures. The chair explained that the resolution consolidated routine rules updates prepared by House Research.
The committee adopted two amendments to the resolution. The A1 amendment gave members more flexibility in how they receive their postage and digital constituent communications allotment. The A2 amendment corrected titles in the resolution. Staff then reviewed the resolution’s contents, including service awards, donated leave, comp time and time cards, remote work, member business services payments, leadership compensation, expense reimbursement, stationery, postage and digital communications, member communication expenses, alcohol and drug policies, legal fee provisions, photographs and digital images, chaplain pay, the high school page program, and the undergraduate internship program.
Members asked several questions during discussion. Representative Long confirmed there were no changes to the legal-fee policy. Representative Hollins asked about the high school page stipend, and staff said it was proposed to increase from $10 to $15 per day. Representative Pursell asked about the 50-mile reimbursement threshold for members’ expenses; the chair said it is derived from IRS tax regulations. She also suggested reviewing how other states handle reimbursement. No members of the public testified.
After discussion, the committee renewed the motion and adopted the 2025 resolution as amended. The meeting then adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Feb 24, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 21
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Item number six, introduction of resolutions. Mr. Clerk, are there any resolutions for action?
- Madam Speaker, there are no resolutions for action.
- Clerk, are there any of resolutions. Mr.
- resolutions for action? resolutions for action?
- >> Madam Speaker, there are no resolutions >> Madam Speaker, there are no resolutions